Eggless Zucchini Bread

This recipe makes a double batch. Ingredients: 3 1/4 cups flour 3 cups sugar 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp baking soda 1 cup vegetable oil 1 cup smashed banana 1/3 cup water 2 cups grated zucchini 1 tsp lemon juice Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Continue reading “Eggless Zucchini Bread”

Ribeye Banh Mi with Quick Pickled Vegetables

Ingredients: 1 rib eye steak, about 1 pound and 2 inches thick Kosher salt, To Taste 1/2 cup unseasoned rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 1 small cucumber, peeled into ribbons 1 large watermelon radish, thinly sliced 1 large carrot, peeled into ribbons Canola oil, as needed 1/4 cup mayonnaise (or veganaise) 1 tablespoon sriracha,Continue reading “Ribeye Banh Mi with Quick Pickled Vegetables”

Chicken with Kale and Red Cabbage Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into 1” pieces 1 small head of cabbage, chopped (1 lb or about 6 cups) 1 lb fresh kale, stemmed and roughly chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce Pinch of red pepper flakes 1 in piece of fresh ginger, gratedContinue reading “Chicken with Kale and Red Cabbage Stir Fry”

Spiced Tilapia Tacos with Avocado Mango Salsa

Ingredients: Avocado Mango Salsa 1 mango, peeled and diced 1 avocado, peeled and diced 1 plum tomato, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro Juice of 1 lime 1/4 cup chopped red onion 1 tbsp olive oil salt and fresh pepper to taste Spiced Tilapia Tacos 1Continue reading “Spiced Tilapia Tacos with Avocado Mango Salsa”

Thai Drunken Noodles

Ingredients: 8 ounces wide rice noodles 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce or liquid aminos 4 tablespoons Thai fish sauce 2 teaspoons honey 2 tablespoons sesame oil or extra virgin olive oil 1 large shallot, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1-2 red Fresno peppers or jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped 4 green onions, choppedContinue reading “Thai Drunken Noodles”

Herb Roasted Chicken with Honey Figs

Ingredients: 1 whole roasting chicken 1 lemon, halved 2 large cloves of garlic, minced 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 sprig rosemary, leaves chopped Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper 1 small bunch of basil leaves, taken off the stems 14 small figs or 8 large ones, halved and their stems cut away 2 tablespoonsContinue reading “Herb Roasted Chicken with Honey Figs”

Skillet Hash Browns

Ingredients: ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter or 6 tablespoons ghee One 1 lb bag shredded potatoes Freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more Directions: 1. Heat 4 Tbsp. clarified butter or ghee in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add potatoes and cook, undisturbed, until a deep golden crust forms onContinue reading “Skillet Hash Browns”

Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin

Ingredients: 2 lb pork loin 6-7 slices of bacon Salt and pepper Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 425. Preheat oven safe skillet over medium-high heat. 2. Generously season loin with salt and pepper. Wrap slices of bacon around loin. 3. Place bacon wrapped loin in heated skillet and sear on all sides. About 2 minutesContinue reading “Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin”

Mediterranean Braised Chicken Thighs

Ingredients: 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 head of garlic, sliced in half 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced 1 lemon, thinly sliced, seeds discarded 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves, plus more for garnish 1 cup mixed Greek olives 2 cupsContinue reading “Mediterranean Braised Chicken Thighs”

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”