Ingredients: 2 ounces fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup pine nuts toasted 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 6 roasted, stemmed, (seeded per heat preference) Fresno peppers-you can substitute with Jalapeños 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Juice of 2 lemons 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 lb linguine 2 cupsContinue reading “Roasted Fresno Pepper Pesto Pasta”
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Basic Bitch Pot Roast
Ingredients: 2-3 lb beef roast Kosher salt and ground black pepper 2 tbsp canola oil 8 red potatoes, quartered 1 yellow onion, quartered 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into thirds 3 cloves garlic, smashed 3 sprigs fresh rosemary 5 springs fresh thyme 4 cups water Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. 2.Continue reading “Basic Bitch Pot Roast”
Easy Pickled Peppers
Ingredients: 1 pound banana or Jalapeño peppers (or any pepper), washed and sliced 1 large clove fresh garlic, smashed and peeled per jar 3 cups distilled white vinegar 2 cups water 2 tablespoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon sugar Directions: 1. In a medium pot add the vinegar, water, salt and sugar. Bring to a boil,Continue reading “Easy Pickled Peppers”
Creamy Pumpkin Sage Pasta
Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti — or any other long, thin noodle, such as linguine or fettuccine 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups nonfat milk 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) 3 ounces cream cheese, cut into chunks and at room temperature (do not use fatContinue reading “Creamy Pumpkin Sage Pasta”
Braised Short Rib Taco Sliders
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef short ribs, bone in 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 large carrot, chopped 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, smashed 1 Serrano pepper, seeded and diced I-15 oz can diced tomatoes 1/2 cup water 1 Tbsp cumin 1 Tbsp Coriander 1 tsp chili powder Extra virgin olive oil Kosher saltContinue reading “Braised Short Rib Taco Sliders”
Lemon Sage Braised Chicken Thighs
Ingredients: 8 pieces chicken thigh bone-in with skin 2 lemons 1 stick of butter 1 1/4 cup water, divided 4 garlic cloves, crushed 12 Fresh Sage leaves Salt and Pepper 1 tsp smoked paprika Directions: 1. Preheat your oven to 350°. 2. Heat an oven safe skillet over medium heat. Melt butter in skillet. Season chickenContinue reading “Lemon Sage Braised Chicken Thighs”
Sweet BBQ Pulled Pork
Ingredients: 3-4 pound pork shoulder 2 TBSP vegetable oil 2 cups water Sweet BBQ rub (recipe below) Burger buns Dill pickle chips Sweet BBQ rub: 1 cup turbinado sugar 1/2 cup kosher salt 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons chili powder 3 tablespoons smoked paprika 2 tablespoons granulated garlic 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 1/2Continue reading “Sweet BBQ Pulled Pork”
Chili Mac and Cheese
Ingredients: 8 ounces dry elbow macaroni 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt ground black pepper to taste 2 cups milk 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided 2-3 cups leftover beef chili Directions: 1. Preheat broiler to high. 2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbowContinue reading “Chili Mac and Cheese”
Butter Cake
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened 2 cups sugar 4 large eggs, room temperature 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk BUTTER SAUCE: 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter, cubed 1/4 cup water 1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extractContinue reading “Butter Cake”
Herb Crusted Lamb Chops
Ingredients: 1/2 cup loosely packed flat-leaf parsley, chopped 3 Tbsp. loosely packed rosemary, chopped 1-1/2 Tbsp. loosely packed sage, chopped 1 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 12 bone-in lamb rib chops, 1/2-inch thick Olive oil for coating the skillet Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. 2. Using your fingers,Continue reading “Herb Crusted Lamb Chops”
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