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”

Pasta with Sausage and Shiitake Mushrooms

Ingredients: Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 ounces short cut pasta 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 16 ounces mild or spicy ground Italian sausage 3 clove garlic, minced Pinch red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon tomato paste 5 ounces shiitake mushrooms, trimmed from the stems and sliced 1 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup gratedContinue reading “Pasta with Sausage and Shiitake Mushrooms”

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”

Spaghetti with Hot Soppressata and Beef Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons EVOO5 ounces hot Soppressata or good-quality pepperoni, casing removed, grated with a box grater1 pound ground beefKosher salt and freshly ground pepper4 cloves garlic, minced1 Tbsp fresh rosemary, very finely chopped1 bay leaf1 carrot, peeled and grated1 medium onion, chopped3 tablespoons tomato paste2 cup chicken stock, dividedOne 28 ounce can whole peeledContinue reading “Spaghetti with Hot Soppressata and Beef Sauce”

Spaghetti with Turkey Ragú

Ingredients: 16 oz. spaghetti1 large onion, diced2 cloves garlic, minced1 large carrot, peeled and diced1 lb. ground turkeyKosher saltFreshly ground black pepper1 cup chicken broth1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes2 tbsp. freshly chopped rosemaryFreshly chopped parsley, for garnishFreshly grated Parmesan, for garnish Directions: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook spaghetti according to packageContinue reading “Spaghetti with Turkey Ragú”

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”

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Ingredients: Pulled pork 1 yellow onion, finely chopped3/4 c. ketchup3 tbsp. tomato paste1/4 c. apple cider vinegar1 tsp. paprika1 tsp. garlic powder1 tsp. mustard powder1 tsp. cumin1 (3- to 4-lb.) pork shoulder, trimmed of excess fatKosher salt and ground black pepperColeslaw, for serving (recipe below)Pickle chipsBuns, for serving Coleslaw 1 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons dijon mustard2Continue reading “Slow Cooker Pulled Pork”

The Best Bolognese

Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped1 celery stalk, chopped1 small carrot, peeled, chopped3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil1 lb. ground beef chuckKosher salt⅓ cup tomato paste1 bay leafPinch of finely grated nutmeg3 cups chicken stock1 cup whole milk1 lb. tagliatelle or pappardelle2 oz. finely grated Parmesan (about ½ cup), plus more for serving Directions: Pulse onion, celery,Continue reading “The Best Bolognese”