Roasted Rutabaga with Brown Butter

Ingredients: 1 large rutabaga, peeled and cut into 1/2” cubes 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Juice of 1/2 lemon 2 tablespoons chopped parsley Directions: Preheat the oven to 450°F. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and cook for about 5 minutes, until the butter foams thenContinue reading “Roasted Rutabaga with Brown Butter”

Not So Sloppy, Sloppy Joes

Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 lb ground beef 1 yellow onion, finely diced Kosher salt and ground black pepper 1/4 cup Freak Flag Organics, Beet Ketchup 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup yellow mustard 1/4 dill pickle juice 1/2 cup water or chicken broth Dill pickle chips 8 hamburger buns Directions: Heat oil inContinue reading “Not So Sloppy, Sloppy Joes”

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”

Spicy Beef and Udon Noodles

Ingredients: 12 ounces fresh udon noodles 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup rice vinegar 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 pound ground beef 1 red or orange bell pepper, sliced 1 small broccoli crown cut into florets 1 inch fresh ginger grated 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped 1/3 cupContinue reading “Spicy Beef and Udon Noodles”

Fried Potato and Avocado Salad

Ingredients: 4 slices prosciutto, cooked and chopped 2 avocados, halved, seeded, peeled and diced 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (1/2 lime) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 large russet potatoes, washed and cut into 1/4 inch slices 1/2 cup canolaContinue reading “Fried Potato and Avocado Salad”

Easy Shredded Chicken Taco Meat

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast 1 cup chicken broth 1/2 prepared salsa 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp coriander 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 300°. In a large Dutch oven, mix together broth, salsa, and spices.Continue reading “Easy Shredded Chicken Taco Meat”

California Stacks

Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups cooked short-grain brown rice, from 1/2 cup uncooked 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 8 ounces cooked snow crab meat 1 cup diced cucumber, about 1 small 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives 1/2 cup mashed avocado, about 1 medium 4 teaspoons sesame seeds 4 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, or gluten-free 4 teaspoons mayonnaise,Continue reading “California Stacks”

Spicy Sesame Chicken and Noodles

Ingredients: 1/3 cup, plus 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1-2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes 1/3 cup raw cashews, roughly chopped 2-3 strips orange or clementine peel 8 ounces ramen noodles 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds 1 lb pound ground chicken 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced 1Continue reading “Spicy Sesame Chicken and Noodles”

Asian Cucumber Salad

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon rice vinegar2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped4 celery stalks, thinly sliced1 English cucumber, thinly sliced6 scallions, thinly slicedKosher salt and freshly ground pepper Directions: Whisk vinegar, oil, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Add cilantro, celery,Continue reading “Asian Cucumber Salad”

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 small yellow onion, diced1 stalk celery, diced1 large carrot, peeled and diced1 cinnamon stick2 garlic cloves, mincedKosher salt and ground black pepper4 cups chicken stock1 teaspoon ground coriander2 cups roasted butternut squash Directions: Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until hot. Add the onion,Continue reading “Roasted Butternut Squash Soup”