Puerto Rican Spaghetti

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil6 large chicken thighsKosher salt and ground black pepper1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced1 yellow onion, thinly sliced4 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons tomato paste1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes2 bay leaves1/2-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper1/2 cup chopped cilantro1 pound spaghetti Directions: 1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oilContinue reading “Puerto Rican Spaghetti”

Creamy Pasta with Salami and Peas

Ingredients: 8 ounce dry penne pasta 1 cups frozen green peas 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp butter 1 shallot, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced Kosher salt and ground black pepper 8 ounces thinly sliced hard salami 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 oz cream cheese Directions: 1. Bring a large pot of lightlyContinue reading “Creamy Pasta with Salami and Peas”

Gator Bites

Ingredients: 1 pound alligator meat, cut into bite-size pieces 1 tablespoons vinegar salt and pepper to taste Canola oil for frying 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup cornmeal 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons black pepper Directions: 1. Place alligator meat in a medium bowl, and mix with vinegar, salt, andContinue reading “Gator Bites”

One-Pan Lemon Chicken and Orzo

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 pound chicken breasts kosher salt and pepper 1 lemon, sliced 2 tablespoons butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup orzo pasta 3 cups low sodium chicken broth 1/2 a bunch kale, roughly chopped Crumbled feta cheese Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. 2. HeatContinue reading “One-Pan Lemon Chicken and Orzo”

Taco Meatballs for Taco Bowls

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1/4 cup Freak Flag Foods “Chimi-Verde” 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp coriander 1/2 tsp chili powder 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup white rice 3 lines Handful fresh cilantro, chopped Iceberg lettuce 1/2 red onion, chopped Tortilla chips (Doritos) Shredded cheddarContinue reading “Taco Meatballs for Taco Bowls”

Crispy Buttermilk Chicken Tenders with Cheesy Thyme Waffles

Cheesy Thyme Waffles Ingredients: 1 cup milk (or water, or non dairy milk of choice) 2 Tablespoons lemon juice (juice from 1 lemon) 3 Tablespoons canola (or other mild cooking oil like grapeseed, vegetable or coconut oil) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 Tablespoons baking powder 3 Tablespoons sugar 1Continue reading “Crispy Buttermilk Chicken Tenders with Cheesy Thyme Waffles”

Sesame Noodles with Chicken and Broccoli

Ingredient: 1/4 cup soy sauce 3 Tbsp honey 2 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil 2 Tbsp rice vinegar 1 tsp Sriracha 8oz spaghetti 3 cups fresh broccoli florets 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into small strips (about 1 1/2-inches) 1 1/2 Tbsp canola or vegetable oil 3 garlic cloves 1 Tbsp ginger, grated 1Continue reading “Sesame Noodles with Chicken and Broccoli”

Crawfish Mac and Cheese

Ingredients: 16 ounces cavatappi or elbow macaroni 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 (16-ounce) package crawfish tail meat 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese 1 cup shredded gouda cheese 1 cup shredded fontina cheese 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon salt 1/2Continue reading “Crawfish Mac and Cheese”

Citrus Kale Salad

Ingredients: 3 large oranges 2 Ruby Red grapefruit 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 (5-oz)package baby kale 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onionContinue reading “Citrus Kale Salad”

Chicken, Leek, and Pea Pasta Bake

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter , plus extra for greasing 8 oz spaghetti pasta olive oil 2 leeks, cut into half moons and washed 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 cup chicken stock 1 cup frozen peas 2 cooked chicken breasts, diced 1 cup milk 1/3 cup ricotta cheese 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese Directions: 1. PreheatContinue reading “Chicken, Leek, and Pea Pasta Bake”