Thai Ground Chicken Two Ways

Ingredients: • 1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and minced • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 3 scallions, chopped • 1 small onion, finely chopped • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 pound ground chicken • 1/4 cup water • 2 teaspoon sugar • 3 tablespoons fish sauce or coconut aminos • 1 tablespoon soyContinue reading “Thai Ground Chicken Two Ways”

Egg Roll in a Bowl

Ingredients: 1 pound ground pork 6 cups coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage 4 cloves garlic minced 1 tablespoon ginger minced 3 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free if needed) 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1 tablespoon sesame oil Salt and pepper Directions: • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and season with saltContinue reading “Egg Roll in a Bowl”

Harissa Spiced Pork Shoulder

Ingredients: 2 TBSP tomato paste 2 TBSP harissa 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 TBSP red wine vinegar 1 3-4 lb pork shoulder or butt 1 can cannellini beans (or any white bean), drained Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. 2. Mix first 4 ingredients together in a small bowl. Rub mixture on pork shoulderContinue reading “Harissa Spiced Pork Shoulder”

The Easiest Roasted Chicken…Ever

Ingredients: 1, 4-5 pound whole chicken 2 Tablespoons Trader Joe’s “Everything But the Bagel” Seasoning 1 cup chicken broth Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degree. 2. Season chicken with seasoning. Season inside the cavity as well as entire outside of chicken. 3. Place chicken on roasting pan, breast side up. Poor broth in theContinue reading “The Easiest Roasted Chicken…Ever”

Roasted Sesame Cauliflower

Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower florets 1 TBSP olive oil 2 tsp toasted sesame oil Salt and pepper 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (optional) Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 2. Place cauliflower florets on baking sheet. Toss with olive oil and salt and pepper. Drizzle sesame oil over seasoned florets. Top with sesame seeds. 3.Continue reading “Roasted Sesame Cauliflower”

Hoisin Glazed Meatloaf

Ingredients: • Cooking spray • 1 1/4 cups whole wheat panko breadcrumbs (gluten free is an option) • 1/2 cup whole milk (or water) • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro • 1/4 cup minced fresh basil leaves • 4 scallions, minced • 4 garlic cloves, finely minced • 1/2Continue reading “Hoisin Glazed Meatloaf”

Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1. 1, 3-4 pound boneless roast beef chuck or round roast 2. 1 cup beef broth 3. 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 4. 1 tablespoon Montreal seasoning 5. 1 small yellow onion, chopped 6. 1 clove of garlic smashed 7. 6 hamburger buns of preference Directions: 1. Season beef roast with Montreal seasoning. 2. CombineContinue reading “Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Sandwiches”

Vietnamese Beef and Noodle Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: • 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced • 1 tablespoon canola oil • 1/2 lb rice vermicelli noodles, cooked according to package instructions • 1/2 English cucumber, diced • 2 carrots, grated • 1 head green leaf lettuce, leaves separated • 1 bunch fresh cilantro (leaves only) • 1 bunch fresh mint (leaves only) •Continue reading “Vietnamese Beef and Noodle Lettuce Wraps”

Jerk Chicken Thighs

I’m telling you, you have to make this chicken!! It is so flavorful and tender. I served this with Caribbean rice and beans. The recipe is also posted. This recipe is from Trisha Yearwood. http://www.foodnetwork.com Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ground allspice 2 tablespoons brown sugar  2 tablespoons garlic powder  1 tablespoon onion powder  1 tablespoon kosherContinue reading “Jerk Chicken Thighs”

Caribbean Rice and Beans

This brought me back to the Caribbean! The coconut milk and homemade Creole seasoning makes this dish! I served it with grilled, jerk, chicken thighs. Recipe for the chicken is also posted. Ingredients: • 2-3 garlic clove , minced • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 medium onion , diced • 2 teaspoons creole spice,Continue reading “Caribbean Rice and Beans”