Ingredients: 3-4 pears, peeled and diced Zest and juice of one lemon 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup water Directions: 1. Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes or until pears are soft andContinue reading “Vanilla Spiced Pear Butter”
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Oven Dried Grape Tomatoes
Ingredients: 1 pound grape tomatoes, sliced in half 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees 2. Combine tomatoes, olive oil and salt in a large bowl and toss to combine. 3. Spread in one layer on a rack fitted on a baking sheet. (If youContinue reading “Oven Dried Grape Tomatoes”
Pickled Avocados
Ingredients: 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon whole coriander seeds 1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds 2 ripe but still firm avocados 6 fresh cilantro sprigs 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced 1/2 jalapeno or serrano chile, stemmed, seeded and cut into thick matchsticks Zest of 1 lime, removedContinue reading “Pickled Avocados”
Crispy Salt and Vinegar Potatoes
Ingredients: 2 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes, halved, quartered if large 1 cup white vinegar 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives Flaky sea salt (I used Maldon) Directions: 1. Combine potatoes, 1 cup vinegar, and 1 Tbsp. kosher salt in a mediumContinue reading “Crispy Salt and Vinegar Potatoes”
Ground Pork And Black Bean Tacos
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 shallot, minced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 pound lean ground pork 1 15.5-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/8 teaspoonContinue reading “Ground Pork And Black Bean Tacos”
Ramp Butter
Ingredients: 1 bunch ramps (4 oz), rinsed and trimmed 2 sticks unsalted butter, cut into cubes (8 oz) 1 teaspoon kosher salt Directions: 1. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Fill a medium bowl halfway with ice water. Toss the ramps into the boiling water and cook 30 seconds to blanch. UsingContinue reading “Ramp Butter”
Blackberry Rhubarb Compote
Ingredients: Fresh rhubarb, chopped (approximately 4 cups) 1/2 pint of fresh blackberries 3/4 cup granulated sugar Juice of one lemon 1/2 cup water Pinch of salt Directions: 1. Place all ingredients into a medium pan. Heat over high heat until ingredients come to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer stirring occasionally for 30-40Continue reading “Blackberry Rhubarb Compote”
Grilled Parsnips
This is an easy, delicious, grilled side dish! Parsnips are readily available starting in the spring and summer and always fresh at my local farmer’s market. Ingredients: 4 parsnips, peeled and cut into wedges Extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper Directions: 1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat 2. In a medium bowl, toss parsnipsContinue reading “Grilled Parsnips”
Beef and Zucchini Skillet
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 2 small zucchini quartered lengthwise, sliced 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 can (14.5 oz each) Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, undrained 1 cup water 1/2 cup white rice, uncooked 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend (optional) Directions: 1. Cook beef, zucchini,Continue reading “Beef and Zucchini Skillet”
One-pot Cheeseburger Pasta
Ingredients: • 1 lb ground beef • 1 cup onion, diced • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced • 1 teaspoon salt • ½ teaspoon pepper • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce • 2 tablespoons ketchup • 4 cups beef broth • 16 oz fusilli pasta • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese • ½ cup milk • greenContinue reading “One-pot Cheeseburger Pasta”
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