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”

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”

Asian Pasta Salad with Shrimp

Ingredients: For dressing: 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 1 tsp ginger, grated 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp Sriracha 1 Tbsp soy sauce 3 Tbsp honey or agave 3 tsp granulated sugar 2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil 1/3 cup canola or olive oil 1/4 tsp Kosher salt 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper 1 TbspContinue reading “Asian Pasta Salad with Shrimp”

Vegetable Lo Mein

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 Tbsp sesame oil 12 oz ramen noodles (cooked according to package instrucitons) 2 cups broccoli florets 8 oz. cremini mushrooms, sliced 1/4 of a head of green cabbage, sliced 1 large red bell pepper sliced 1 medium onion slicedContinue reading “Vegetable Lo Mein”

Falafel

Ingredients: 16 ounces dried chickpeas, soaked overnight, drained1 onion, coarsely chopped1 jalapeño, coarsely chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed1 1/2 cups chopped fresh cilantro1 cup chopped fresh parsley1/3 cup flour2 Tablespoons kosher salt2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons ground cardamom1 teaspoon ground cuminVegetable oil (for frying; about 8 cups) Directions: Pulse chickpeas in a food processor, scraping downContinue reading “Falafel”

Ground Beef and Napa Cabbage Stir Fry

Ingredients: 4 medium carrots, peeled and grated 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated 1 small bunch green onions, chopped 1 lb ground beef 1 Tbsp coconut oil 1 medium head napa cabbage, thinly sliced 2 cups sugar snap peas, chopped Pinch of crushed red pepper 2 tsp honey sesame seeds 1/4 cupContinue reading “Ground Beef and Napa Cabbage Stir Fry”

Ground Pork and Noodles

Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork 1 Tablespoon canola oil 1 lb fresh Shanghai-style noodles , can substitute with udon or cooked fettuccine noodles Kosher salt and ground black pepper 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger, grated 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups thinly shredded Napa cabbage 8 oz sliced crimini mushrooms 1/2 cup shredded carrot 2 greenContinue reading “Ground Pork and Noodles”

Mexican Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 lb ground buffalo (ground beef is easy substitute) 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 bunch fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped 1/2 cup white rice (plus 1/2 cup water) 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground Mexican oregano 1 tsp ground paprika Kosher salt and ground black pepper 1Continue reading “Mexican Meatballs”

Sheet Pan, Buckin’ Buffalo Chicken and Vegetables

Ingredients: 4-6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 lb Brussels sprouts, cleaned and halved 2 large parsnips, peeled and cut into 2” pieces 4 medium purple potatoes (or any other potato) cleaned and cut into large bite size pieces Kosher salt and ground black pepper Extra virgin olive oil Freak Flag Organics, Buckin’ Buffalo Dipping SauceContinue reading “Sheet Pan, Buckin’ Buffalo Chicken and Vegetables”

Sheet Pan Gnocchi Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh gnocchi 1 large crown of broccoli cut into florets (4 cups florets) 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced 1 leek, cleaned and cut into half moons 8 oz sliced crimini mushrooms 2 Tbsp Ghee 1 Tbsp olive oil Kosher salt and ground black pepper 2 Tbsp tomato paste 2 TbspContinue reading “Sheet Pan Gnocchi Stir Fry”