Lemon Drop Pepper Mustard

Ingredients: 10 Lemon Drop peppers 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups granulated sugar 1 1/3 cups yellow mustard 1 1/3 cups cider vinegar 1/2 cup water Pinch of Kosher salt Directions: 1. Remove the seeds and stems from the peppers. Place in a food processor and process until they are chopped to the size youContinue reading “Lemon Drop Pepper Mustard”

Lavender, Lemon, and Honey Butter

Ingredients: 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature 1 Tbsp fresh lavender leaves 1 Tbsp honey Zest of 1 lemon Directions: 1. Place all ingredients into a food processor. Blend until fully incorporated. Scrape sides down and blend again. Do not over mix. 2. Use immediately. To store; place into a log shape on plastic wrap.Continue reading “Lavender, Lemon, and Honey Butter”

Thai Basil and Cashew Pesto

Ingredients: 2 cups thai basil leaves, packed 4 cloves garlic ¼ cup salted cashews 3 tablespoons sesame oil 1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon agave nectar 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon lime juice Kosher salt, to taste Directions: Place the Thai basil, garlic, cashews, sesame oil, rice vinegar,Continue reading “Thai Basil and Cashew Pesto”

Slow-Cooker Fig Butter

Ingredients: 2 pounds whole figs about 20 1 cup granulated sugar ½ cup brown sugar ⅓ cup molasses 3 tsp vanilla extract 2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp pumpkin spice Directions: Cut the stems off the figs & slice them in half. Place figs in the slow cooker. Add sugar, brown sugar, molasses,Continue reading “Slow-Cooker Fig Butter”

Lamb Bolognese

Ingredients: 1 lb ground lamb 1/2 cup carrots chopped 1/2 cup onion chopped 1 Tbsp tomato paste 4 garlic cloves minced 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1/2 cup chicken broth Directions: In a large skillet, combine the ground lamb, carrots, onion, salt, and pepper. Cook together until meatContinue reading “Lamb Bolognese”

Chili Verde with Sausage and Butternut Squash

Ingredients: For the salsa verde: 1 1/2 pounds tomatillos (6 to 8 medium) 2 jalapeno peppers, stemmed (plus seeds, if you can take the heat) 3 cloves garlic, peeled 1 large white onion, peeled and sliced 1/2 inch thick 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro Freshly ground black pepperContinue reading “Chili Verde with Sausage and Butternut Squash”

Tomatillo Enchilada Sauce

Ingredients: 1 pound tomatillos, husks removed 1 cup diced white onion 2 garlic cloves 1 jalapeno, quartered (seeded, if desired) 1 cup water Kosher salt and ground ground pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon white vinegar Pinch of sugar Directions: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cookContinue reading “Tomatillo Enchilada Sauce”

Italian Herb Bruschetta Chicken Spaghetti

Ingredients: 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1” pieces 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning 3 cloves garlic, minced Kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 lb spaghetti 4 Roma tomatoes seeded and finely chopped 1/4 of a red onion finely chopped 4 tablespoons shredded fresh basil 2Continue reading “Italian Herb Bruschetta Chicken Spaghetti”

Taco Chicken Caesar Salad

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Ghee or olive oil 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup veganaise or mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons adobo sauce from canned chipotles 2 teaspoons garlic saltContinue reading “Taco Chicken Caesar Salad”

Chicken Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta

Ingredients: 1 pound angel hair pasta 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1” pieces 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 cup chicken broth Zest and juice of 1 lemon, plusContinue reading “Chicken Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta”