Cuban Style Pork Loin

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon oregano 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons paprika 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 oranges, juiced 1 lemon, juiced 1 teaspoon Kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 (2- to 3-pound) pork loin, boneless, center cut Directions: If your pork loin isn’t wrapped in string you canContinue reading “Cuban Style Pork Loin”

Chive and Dill Potatoes

Ingredients: 3 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1” pieces 4 cloves chopped, minced 1/4 cup chives, chopped 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped 1/4 cup dill 2 tbsp. oil 1 tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. Kosher salt 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1/4 tsp. garlic powder Directions: Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowlContinue reading “Chive and Dill Potatoes”

Pickle Coleslaw

Ingredients: 1/4 cup honey 1/2 cup pickle juice 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon spicy mustard 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 package of coleslaw mix 1 small red onion, thinly sliced Your favorite pickles, chopped (optional) Directions: Whisk together the honey, pickle juice, mayonnaise and mustard in aContinue reading “Pickle Coleslaw”

Indian Spiced Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets 1 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 1-1/2 teaspoons garam masala 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes, drained 1/2 cup frozen peas 1 medium lemon, sliced into wedges Directions: Place cauliflower in large saucepan. Cover with water; bring to boil.Continue reading “Indian Spiced Shepherd’s Pie”

Sheet Pan Herbed Chicken and Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic, minced Kosher salt and ground black pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs 2 large lemons, each cut into thick rounds 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, de-stemmed 5 sprigs fresh thyme, de-stemmed 12 sage leaves 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves 1 lb fingerling potatoes, washed 1 bunchContinue reading “Sheet Pan Herbed Chicken and Potatoes”

Chicken and Sweet Potato Curry

Ingredients: 2 – 3 Tbsp coconut oil 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced 1/2 yellow onion, diced 4 garlic cloves minced 1 inch ginger, minced (1 Tbsp) 8 curry leaves or 2 bay leaves 2 1/2 Tbsp curry powder 1 cinnamon stick Kosher salt 1 tsp chili powder (less if you like it lessContinue reading “Chicken and Sweet Potato Curry”

Porcini Mushroom Chicken Cacciatore

Ingredients: 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs Kosher salt and ground black pepper 1 oz. dried porcini mushrooms 2 1/2 cups chicken broth, divided 1 carrot, diced 2 celery stalk, diced 1 small yellow onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped 1/2 – 1 tsp crushedContinue reading “Porcini Mushroom Chicken Cacciatore”

Pumpkin Curry

Ingredients: 1 1/2 Tbsp coconut oil (or avocado or grape seed oil) 1 medium shallot, diced 2 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced 2 Tbsp garlic, minced 1 small jalapeño or serrano pepper (stem + seeds removed, thinly sliced) 1 large red bell pepper (thinly sliced lengthwise) 3 Tbsp red Thai curry paste 3 1/2 cups pumpkinContinue reading “Pumpkin Curry”

Pumpkin Butter

Ingredients: 4 cups pumpkin puree canned or fresh (about two 15oz cans) 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup pure maple syrup 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp ground allspice 1 1/2 cups water Directions: Combine all ingredients in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to a boil, thenContinue reading “Pumpkin Butter”