Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice Casserole

Ingredients: 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil kosher salt and ground black pepper 1 yellow onion, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 1 pound boneless chicken breasts, cut into cubes 2 tablespoons salted butter 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice 1/2 cup dry orzo pasta (use gluten free, if needed) 2 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 3 1/2 cupsContinue reading “Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice Casserole”

Heirloom Tomato and Herb Salad

Ingredients: 2 pounds heirloom tomatoes Sea salt flakes Freshly ground black pepper Extra-virgin olive oil Aged balsamic Vinegar Sprinkling of herbs (tarragon, basil, chives, and Italian parsley), chopped Directions: 1. Gather 2 pounds of ripe heirloom tomatoes (choose a variety of colors and sizes, as well as the most perfect tomatoes you can find atContinue reading “Heirloom Tomato and Herb Salad”

Butternut Squash and Leek Soup

Ingredients: 4 1/2 pounds butternut squash, halved lengthwise 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 large leeks, white and tender green parts, coarsely chopped 7 fresh thyme sprigs or 1 teaspoon dried 5 cups chicken stock or unsalted canned broth 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 8 slices of bacon Heavy whipping cream forContinue reading “Butternut Squash and Leek Soup”

Bulgogi Inspired Quesadillas

Ingredients: Beef Marinade: 2/3 cup soy sauce 1 Tbsp Sambal Orlek 2 Tbsp sesame oil  2 Tbsp sesame seeds  2 Tbsp white vinegar  1 Tbsp mirin  1/2 Asian pear, coarsely chopped  1 pounds ground beef  Pickled Onions: 1 red onion, sliced thinly 1 cup white vinegar  1/4 cup sugar  1/4 cup kosher salt  To serve:Continue reading “Bulgogi Inspired Quesadillas”

Homemade Pumpkin Purée

Ingredients: 2 lb whole pie pumpkin or sugar pumpkin (*do not substitute with a standard pumpkin) Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil. 2. Slice the pumpkin in half lengthwise (depending on how tough the pumpkin stalk is, you can either slice throughContinue reading “Homemade Pumpkin Purée”

Herbalicious Burger with Cabbage Slaw

Ingredients: Slaw 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (2 limes) 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce 2 tablespoons sugar 1 small red cabbage, cored and very thinly sliced 1/2 cup chopped parsley 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 4 green onions, chopped Kosher salt and ground black pepper Burgers 1 pound ground beef 1Continue reading “Herbalicious Burger with Cabbage Slaw”

Roasted Fresno Pepper Pesto Pasta

Ingredients: 2 ounces fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup pine nuts toasted 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 6 roasted, stemmed, (seeded per heat preference) Fresno peppers-you can substitute with Jalapeños 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Juice of 2 lemons 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 lb linguine 2 cupsContinue reading “Roasted Fresno Pepper Pesto Pasta”

Basic Bitch Pot Roast

Ingredients: 2-3 lb beef roast Kosher salt and ground black pepper 2 tbsp canola oil 8 red potatoes, quartered 1 yellow onion, quartered 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into thirds 3 cloves garlic, smashed 3 sprigs fresh rosemary 5 springs fresh thyme 4 cups water Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. 2.Continue reading “Basic Bitch Pot Roast”

Creamy Pumpkin Sage Pasta

Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti — or any other long, thin noodle, such as linguine or fettuccine 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups nonfat milk 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) 3 ounces cream cheese, cut into chunks and at room temperature (do not use fatContinue reading “Creamy Pumpkin Sage Pasta”

Braised Short Rib Taco Sliders

Ingredients: 2 lbs beef short ribs, bone in 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 large carrot, chopped 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, smashed 1 Serrano pepper, seeded and diced I-15 oz can diced tomatoes 1/2 cup water 1 Tbsp cumin 1 Tbsp Coriander 1 tsp chili powder Extra virgin olive oil Kosher saltContinue reading “Braised Short Rib Taco Sliders”