Soba Noodles with Chicken, Red Pepper, and Pea Pods

Ingredients: 14 oz chicken tenders, cut into 1” pieces 8 oz Soba noodles or spaghetti noodles 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil plus more 1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper 2 Tbsp Tahini 1 lime, juices 3 Scallions, chopped 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 2 C Snow Peas, trimmed 1 red belledContinue reading “Soba Noodles with Chicken, Red Pepper, and Pea Pods”

Taco Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 16 oz rotini pasta (or other medium sized noodle) 1 lb ground beef 3 TBSP taco seasoning 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped 1 cup diced green bell pepper 2-3 cups Mexican Style Shredded Cheese (or mild cheddar) 4 cups shredded lettuce 1/4 cup taco sauce or 1/2 cup of French dressing 3 cupsContinue reading “Taco Pasta Salad”

Chicken and Veggies Noodle Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 2 cups chopped, cooked, chicken 2 large carrots, thinly sliced 1/4 red cabbage, thinly sliced 4 scallions, chopped Small handful fresh cilantro, chopped One package fresh Yaki-soba stir fry noodles with sauce base. Vegetable oil 3/4 cup water Directions: 1. Heat 1 Tbsp vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add vegetables and sauté until veggiesContinue reading “Chicken and Veggies Noodle Stir-Fry”

Pho

Ingredients: 4 pounds beef soup bones 1 onion, unpeeled and cut in half 1 large finger fresh ginger, sliced 1 tablespoon salt 2 pods star anise 2 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce 4 quarts water 1 (8 ounce) package dried rice noodles 1 lb chicken breasts 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon chopped green onion 1Continue reading “Pho”

Mojo Marinated Pork

Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup lightly packed cilantro, chopped 1 tablespoon orange zest Juice of one orange 1 tsp lime zest Juice of one lime 1/4 cup lightly packed mint leaves, chopped 8 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon oregano, chopped 2 teaspoons ground cumin Kosher salt and black pepper 3 1/2 poundsContinue reading “Mojo Marinated Pork”

Garlicky Noodles with Bok Choy

Ingredients: 16 oz fresh Chinese noodles 1 Tbsp peanut oil 1 lb bok choy, cut into 3” pieces if the leaves are large 1 large carrot, shredded 1/2 c vegetable broth (we prefer low sodium) 2 Tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp sesame oil 2 Tbsp ginger 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup loose cilantro leavesContinue reading “Garlicky Noodles with Bok Choy”

“Smoked” Beef Brisket Pizza

Ingredients: 1 1/2-2 pound beef brisket 1/4 cup liquid smoke 4 cups water 1/4 cup sweet BBQ rub (recipe below) 1 store bought pizza crust 3 tbsp marinara sauce 3 tbsp chipotle BBQ sauce 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 Roma tomato, sliced 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2Continue reading ““Smoked” Beef Brisket Pizza”

Pork Belly Tacos

Ingredients: 2 lb pork belly, sliced in strips (similar to bacon) Flour tortillas Fresh cilantro, picked from stems Queso Fresco, crumbled Tomatillo salsa Spice rub Tomatillo Salsa 6 medium tomatillos, husk removed and rinsed 1 large jalapeño 2 garlic cloves, unpeeled 1/2 cup chicken, beef or vegetable stock 1 tsp salt Large handful of cilantroContinue reading “Pork Belly Tacos”

Salsa Rice and Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked basmati rice, rinsed 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed 1-15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup salsa 1 cup chicken broth 1-½ teaspoons cayenne pepper (add amount according to spice preference) 1 teaspoon oregano ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 2 large chicken breasts, halved 1 cup crumbledContinue reading “Salsa Rice and Chicken Casserole”

Pineapple and Cucumber Salsa

It is summer and it is patio season. This is a bright, fun and different salsa for outdoor eating! Served best with tortilla chips or as a topping on fish tacos! Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups pineapple, diced 1/2 cup English cucumber, diced 1/2 red onion, diced 1 small jalapeño, seeded and diced 1/2 bunch ofContinue reading “Pineapple and Cucumber Salsa”