Steak Fajita Rice Bowls

Ingredients: 2 cups rice Juice of one large lime Cilantro, large handful roughly chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 yellow onion, sliced 2 red bell peppers, sliced 1 lb steak, cut into 1” cubes ( I used leftover NY strip steak) 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning, recipe below Shredded cheddar cheese Shredded iceberg lettuce I RomaContinue reading “Steak Fajita Rice Bowls”

Cucumber and Avocado Salad

Ingredients: 1 english cucumber, diced 4 roma tomatoes, diced 3 ripe avocados, diced ½ red onion, diced ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped 1 lemon, juiced Kosher salt, to taste pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Directions: Toss cucumbers, tomatoes, avocados, red onion, and parsley in a bowl with olive oil, lemon juice,Continue reading “Cucumber and Avocado Salad”

Black Bean and Rice Bowls

Ingredients: 1 cup dry rice 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 cans black beans , drained and rinsed 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 small red onion, diced Kosher salt 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp coriander 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 cup vegetable broth or water 2 vine ripe tomatoes,Continue reading “Black Bean and Rice Bowls”

Cowboy Spaghetti

Ingredients: 1 pound spaghetti 3 slices thick bacon , diced 1 pound ground beef 1 medium onion, diced 1 orange bell pepper, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced Kosher salt and ground black pepper 2 teaspoons sriracha 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup beef broth 15 ounce can diced fire roasted tomatoes 8 ounce can tomatoContinue reading “Cowboy Spaghetti”

Green Chicken Chili

Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 lb chicken breast, cubed Kosher salt and ground black pepper 2 tsp cumin 1 tsp coriander 1 -2 tsp chili powder 2 tsp dried oregano 1 yellow onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 small jalapeño, seeded and diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup corn kernels 1Continue reading “Green Chicken Chili”

Lamb Curry

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 large onions, thinly sliced 2 large tomatoes, diced 4 garlic cloves, smashed 1” portion fresh ginger 2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder 2 teaspoons garam masala 2 pounds lamb stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks 1/2 cupContinue reading “Lamb Curry”

Creamy Potato and Beef Soup

Ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 pound ground beef Kosher salt and ground black pepper 1 medium onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 6 cups of chicken broth 6 cups of peeled & diced Russet or red potatoes 2 carrots, peeled and sliced 2 cups frozen corn, thawed 1 Tbsp dried basil 1 Tbsp driedContinue reading “Creamy Potato and Beef Soup”

Pumpkin Curry with Chicken Thighs

Ingredients: 2 lbs bone in, skin on chicken thighs Kosher salt and ground black pepper 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium shallot, minced 2 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 small red chili or serrano pepper, seeds removed, thinly sliced 2 red or yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced 4 cups chopped broccoliContinue reading “Pumpkin Curry with Chicken Thighs”

Pomodoro Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs. fresh tomatoes 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 yellow onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (such as a combination of basil, oregano, and parsley) Kosher salt and ground black pepper For serving: cooked pasta; grated Parmesan cheese; additional fresh herbs Directions: Halve the tomatoes andContinue reading “Pomodoro Sauce”