Herby Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: 1 head Bibb lettuce, leaves washed and separated 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp, rinsed 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 head baby bok choy 2 scallions, chopped Fresh cilantro 1 lime, cut into wedges 3 tbsp Zesty Green Herb sauce from Freak Flag Foods Kosher salt and ground black pepper Sesame oilContinue reading “Herby Shrimp Lettuce Wraps”

Garlicky-Miso Pasta with Roasted Eggplant

Ingredients: 1/2 pound Japanese eggplants (regular works, too), diced into 1-inch pieces 1/2 red onion, thickly sliced 1 pinch kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 teaspoons white miso 4 teaspoons mirin (non-alcoholic) 2 teaspoon rice vinegar 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar 1 pinch red pepper flakesContinue reading “Garlicky-Miso Pasta with Roasted Eggplant”

Garlic-Butter Spaghetti with Basil and Roasted Tomatoes

Ingredients: 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp dried basil Kosher salt and ground black pepper 1 pound spaghetti 6 tablespoons salted butter 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup asiago cheese, freshly grated 1 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped crushed red pepper flakes Directions: 1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.Continue reading “Garlic-Butter Spaghetti with Basil and Roasted Tomatoes”

Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 tablespoons softened cream cheese 1/2 cup cream, for a lighter version substitute beef or vegetable broth Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 pound ground beef 1 carrot, peeled and chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup beef stock orContinue reading “Shepherd’s Pie”

Eggless Zucchini Bread

This recipe makes a double batch. Ingredients: 3 1/4 cups flour 3 cups sugar 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp baking soda 1 cup vegetable oil 1 cup smashed banana 1/3 cup water 2 cups grated zucchini 1 tsp lemon juice Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Continue reading “Eggless Zucchini Bread”

Ribeye Banh Mi with Quick Pickled Vegetables

Ingredients: 1 rib eye steak, about 1 pound and 2 inches thick Kosher salt, To Taste 1/2 cup unseasoned rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 1 small cucumber, peeled into ribbons 1 large watermelon radish, thinly sliced 1 large carrot, peeled into ribbons Canola oil, as needed 1/4 cup mayonnaise (or veganaise) 1 tablespoon sriracha,Continue reading “Ribeye Banh Mi with Quick Pickled Vegetables”

Chicken with Kale and Red Cabbage Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into 1” pieces 1 small head of cabbage, chopped (1 lb or about 6 cups) 1 lb fresh kale, stemmed and roughly chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce Pinch of red pepper flakes 1 in piece of fresh ginger, gratedContinue reading “Chicken with Kale and Red Cabbage Stir Fry”

Italian Melt

Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp red wine vinegar zest and juice of 1 lemon 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 cup mixed Italian olives, pitted and roughly chopped 1 loaf ciabatta bread, halved lengthwise 1/4 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped 6 thin slices spicy salami 6 thin slicesContinue reading “Italian Melt”

Spiced Tilapia Tacos with Avocado Mango Salsa

Ingredients: Avocado Mango Salsa 1 mango, peeled and diced 1 avocado, peeled and diced 1 plum tomato, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro Juice of 1 lime 1/4 cup chopped red onion 1 tbsp olive oil salt and fresh pepper to taste Spiced Tilapia Tacos 1Continue reading “Spiced Tilapia Tacos with Avocado Mango Salsa”

Thai Drunken Noodles

Ingredients: 8 ounces wide rice noodles 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce or liquid aminos 4 tablespoons Thai fish sauce 2 teaspoons honey 2 tablespoons sesame oil or extra virgin olive oil 1 large shallot, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1-2 red Fresno peppers or jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped 4 green onions, choppedContinue reading “Thai Drunken Noodles”