Luscious Spaghetti and Peas

Ingredients: 1/2 lb Peas, frozen 1/2 lb spaghetti 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth, plus more if needed 1 small onion, diced 1 Tbsp olive oil Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste Directions: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.Continue reading “Luscious Spaghetti and Peas”

Braised Pork Shoulder with Winter Vegetables

Ingredients: Kosher saltOne 3- to 4-pound boneless pork shoulder5 oz diced pancetta2 sprigs plus 6 leaves fresh sage6 cloves garlic2 carrots, peeled and cut into 2” pieces1 rutabaga, peeled and cut into 2” pieces1 turnip, peeled and cut into 2” pieces1 large yellow onion, quartered 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon miso paste 5 cupsContinue reading “Braised Pork Shoulder with Winter Vegetables”

Grown-up Spaghettios

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 garlic cloves mined 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 6 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock 2 cups tiny pasta like ditalini, alphabet, etc Parmesan crips for garnish (optional) Directions: Heat a saucepan over medium heat and add the oliveContinue reading “Grown-up Spaghettios”

Chickpea Curry

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped into ½ inch dice Salt and pepper 1 small yellow onion, chopped 1 leek, cut in half and into half moons 1 to 2 fresh red or green chili peppers, seeded and finely chopped 1-inch fresh ginger, grated 3 cloves garlic, mincedContinue reading “Chickpea Curry”

Braised Greek Chicken Thighs

Ingredients: 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 medium yellow onions, sliced 8 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves 1 cup chicken stock Juice of 1/2 of one lemon 1/2 cup pitted Greek olives 1/2 cup feta cheese chunks Lemon slices for garnish (optional) Directions:Continue reading “Braised Greek Chicken Thighs”

Brown Butter and Crab Poutine

Ingredients: 1 bag of frozen french fries (you can definitely make your own, but why?) Olive oil 1 teaspoon Old Bay spice seasoning 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 garlic clove, minced 3 tablespoons flour ¾ cup seafood or chicken stock ¾ cup whole milk 4 oz gruyere cheese, grated 4 oz fontina cheese, grated 1Continue reading “Brown Butter and Crab Poutine”

Herbed Beef Stroganoff

We have an egg allergy in my house so I can’t use egg noodles which is the usual pasta used for stroganoff. Also, gluten free noodles and gluten free flour can be used to make this a gluten free recipe! ❤️ Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked noodles 1 pound ground beef 2 tablespoons extra virgin oliveContinue reading “Herbed Beef Stroganoff”

Butternut Squash and Leek Soup

Ingredients: 4 1/2 pounds butternut squash, halved lengthwise 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 large leeks, white and tender green parts, coarsely chopped 7 fresh thyme sprigs or 1 teaspoon dried 5 cups chicken stock or unsalted canned broth 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 8 slices of bacon Heavy whipping cream forContinue reading “Butternut Squash and Leek Soup”

Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded 3 celery stalks, diced 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced 1 large yellow onion, diced 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter  1/4 cup all-purpose flour  2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 chicken bouillon cube  1/2 cup frozen peas  3/4 cup heavy cream  2 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped 1Continue reading “Chicken Pot Pie”