Quinoa and Vegetable Soup

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 3 carrots, peeled and chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 to 2 cups chopped seasonal vegetables, like zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper, sweet potatoes or butternut squash 6 garlic cloves, minced ½ teaspoon dried thyme 1 large can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes 1Continue reading “Quinoa and Vegetable Soup”

Eggless Brownies

Ingredients: ¾ cup all purpose flour ¼ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder a pinch of salt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips ½ cup unsweetened applesauce ½ cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees 2. Use aContinue reading “Eggless Brownies”

Brown Butter and Crab Poutine

Ingredients: 1 bag of frozen french fries (you can definitely make your own, but why?) Olive oil 1 teaspoon Old Bay spice seasoning 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 garlic clove, minced 3 tablespoons flour ¾ cup seafood or chicken stock ¾ cup whole milk 4 oz gruyere cheese, grated 4 oz fontina cheese, grated 1Continue reading “Brown Butter and Crab Poutine”

Eggless Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients: Cake 1 ½ cups all purpose flour ¾ cup white granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ cup overripe banana mashed ¾ cup milk ⅓ cup canola or vegetable oil 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 teaspoons white distilled vinegar For frosting: 4 oz cream cheese softenedContinue reading “Eggless Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting”

Chimi Verde Chicken and Pasta

Ingredients: 8 oz spaghetti 1.5 lbs chicken breasts (3-4 breasts) 3 cloves garlic, smashed 1 pint grape tomatoes Olive oil Kosher salt and ground black pepper 1 jar Freak Flag Organics Chimi Verde Sauce Shredded mozzarella cheese 1/3 cup fresh basil, chiffonade Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. 2. Grease a sheet pan.Continue reading “Chimi Verde Chicken and Pasta”

Beef Pad Thai

Ingredients: 8 oz dried rice noodles 1/4 cup fish sauce 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 3 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 cloves garlic , minced 1 lb ground beef , pork, or chicken (or a combination) 1 cups chopped green onions (1 bunch),Continue reading “Beef Pad Thai”

Chicken Piccata

Ingredients: 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, butterflied and then cut in half Kosher salt and ground black pepper All-purpose flour, for dredging 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup chicken stock 1/4 cup brined capers, rinsed 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped Directions: 1. Season chickenContinue reading “Chicken Piccata”

Veal and Ricotta Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: Meatballs 1 pound ground veal 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs 1 clove garlic, minced Kosher salt & ground black pepper to taste 3 Tbsp Italian parsley, chopped Sauce 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 yellow onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 (28 Ounce) can dicedContinue reading “Veal and Ricotta Meatballs in Tomato Sauce”

Fajita Seasoning

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon Kosher salt 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon white sugar 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Directions: 1. Stir cornstarch, chili powder, salt, paprika, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and cumin together in aContinue reading “Fajita Seasoning”

Avocado Crema

Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted 1/3 cup packed cilantro leaves Juice of 2 limes 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and roughly chopped 1 small clove garlic, roughly chopped 1/2 tsp kosher salt Directions: 1. In a food processor, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. *Use as a dip or to top tacos, fajitas, nachos,Continue reading “Avocado Crema”