Chocolate Kiss Cookies

Ingredients: 1 (14 oz) package milk chocolate kisses 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1 1/2 tsps vanilla extra 2 cups all-purpose flour Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375. Remove wrappers from milk chocolate kisses. Set aside. 2. In a large bowl, mix together the butter,Continue reading “Chocolate Kiss Cookies”

Braised Chicken Thighs

Ingredients: • 6 chicken legs, thigh and drumstick together • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste • All-purpose flour, for dredging • 4 to 5 tablespoons unsalted butter • ¾ cup chicken stock or water • 1 large yellow onion, peeled and diced • 1 large carrot, peeled and diced • 2 celery stalks,Continue reading “Braised Chicken Thighs”

Roasted Rutabaga with Brown Butter

Ingredients: 1 large rutabaga 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Flaky salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons finely chopped Directions: Heat the oven to 450°F. Peel the rutabaga with a vegetable peeler and cut into 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch cubes. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and cook for about 5 minutes, untilContinue reading “Roasted Rutabaga with Brown Butter”

Caprese Stuffed Pork Loin

Ingredients: • 1 pork loin, butterflied • 1 lb fresh mozzarella, sliced • about 2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves • 1 small red onion, sliced thin • 1 large tomatoe, sliced For marinade/reduction: • 1/2 cup olive oil • 1 cup spicy tomato sauce • 2 TBSP Dijon mustard • 2 TBSP onionContinue reading “Caprese Stuffed Pork Loin”

Mediterranean Braised Chicken Thighs

Ingredients: 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs Kosher salt and ground black pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil 12 garlic cloves 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves, plus more for garnish 1 cup mixed Greek olives Juice of 1 lemon I cup chicken broth Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350°. SeasonContinue reading “Mediterranean Braised Chicken Thighs”

Roasted Parsnips and Potatoes

Ingredients: • 1 TBSP olive oil • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 TBSP rosemary, chopped • 1 tsp thyme, chopped • pinch of salt, to taste • 1 lb baby yellow potatoes, cut into bite sized pieces • 2 large parsnips peeled and cut into bite size pieces. Directions: 1. Preheat the oven toContinue reading “Roasted Parsnips and Potatoes”

Pork Butt Roast with Vegetables

Ingredients: • garlic powder to taste • 3-5 pounds pork butt roast • 1 yellow onion, sliced • 2 russet potatoes, peeled and chopped • 6 carrots, peeled and cut into 2” pieces • Salt and pepper • 1 cup chicken stock • 3 cups water • 2 Tbsp canola oil Directions: • Preheat ovenContinue reading “Pork Butt Roast with Vegetables”

Braised Chicken With Leeks and Turnips

Ingredients: • Extra-Virgin Olive Oil • 4 chicken breasts • Salt and pepper • 1 Leek (thinly sliced and rinsed thoroughly) • 2 medium Turnips (washed and cut into 1/2″ pieces) • 2 Carrots (cut into 1/2″ pieces) • 3 Garlic Cloves (smashed) • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar • 1/2 tsp dried tarragon •Continue reading “Braised Chicken With Leeks and Turnips”

Turkey and Sweet Potato Chili

Ingredients: • 1 yellow onion, chopped • 1 lbs. ground turkey • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 2 tablespoons chili powder • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning • 2 sweet potatoes, chopped • 2 cloves garlic • 2 cups water • 2 cups broth (I used chicken broth) • 1 14-ounce can black beans • 1/4Continue reading “Turkey and Sweet Potato Chili”

Veal and Pumpkin Ragú

Ingredients: • 2 thick-cut slices of bacon, chopped • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 1/2 cup chopped carrot • 1/2 cup chopped celery • 1/2 cup chopped onion • 3 large garlic cloves, minced • Kosher salt • 1 pound ground veal • 1 sage sprig • 1 parsley sprig • 1 bay leafContinue reading “Veal and Pumpkin Ragú”