Spaghetti and Meatballs with Pistachios and Lime Zest

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef1 lb ground porkKosher salt and ground black pepper1/4 cup Asiago cheese1/4 cup packed Italian parsley leaves1/4 onion, roughly chopped2 garlic cloves1 Tbsp Olive oilZest of one lime1/4 cup pistachios, choppedJar of store bought or homemade marinara1 lb Spaghetti2 Tbsp unsalted butter1/4 cup Parmesan Directions: Preheat the oven to 425° F.Continue reading “Spaghetti and Meatballs with Pistachios and Lime Zest”

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”

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”

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”

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”

Grown-up Spaghettios

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 garlic cloves mined 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 6 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock 2 cups tiny pasta like ditalini, alphabet, etc Parmesan crips for garnish (optional) Directions: Heat a saucepan over medium heat and add the oliveContinue reading “Grown-up Spaghettios”

Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients: 10-20 cabbage leaves 1 lb ground beef 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown) 1 small yellow onion, diced 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 tomato, seeded and diced 2 cups baby spinach leaves 1/2 tsp paprika Kosher salt and ground black pepper 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme 2 Tbsp fresh chopped Italian parsley 1/4Continue reading “Cabbage Rolls”

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”

Spicy Lamb and Sweet Potato Skillet

Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes 1 pound ground lamb 1 yellow bell pepper, diced 1 large leek cleaned and sliced 3 cups arugala roughly chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2-3 Fresno peppers, finely chopped 2 tablespoons ghee or butter 1/2 cup chicken stock 1 teaspoon cumin 1/4 cupContinue reading “Spicy Lamb and Sweet Potato Skillet”