Kale Pesto Quinoa with Grilled Vegetables

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked quinoa 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth 1 medium zucchini, ends cut off and cut in half lengthwise 3 Roma tomatoes, halved and seeded 1 large jalapeño, cut lengthwise and seeded 1 small red onion, halved 2 Tbsp olive oil Kosher salt and ground black pepper Freak Flag Organics, Kale Pesto 1/4Continue reading “Kale Pesto Quinoa with Grilled Vegetables”

Banh Mi Tacos

Ingredients: 2 lb pork tenderloin 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 shallot, roughly sliced 2 cloves garlic, smashed 3 Tbsp fish sauce 2 Tbsp canola oil 3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce 2 Tbsp sesame oil 1 tsp ground black pepper 1 large or 2 small radish, peeled and thinly sliced 1 cup shredded carrots 1/4Continue reading “Banh Mi Tacos”

Meatball Burgers on Garlic Buns

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1/4 lb mortadella, chopped 2 Tbsp Italian parsley, chopped 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 4 slices provolone cheese Marinara sauce, heated 4 hamburger buns Unsalted butter Garlic salt Directions: 1. In a largeContinue reading “Meatball Burgers on Garlic Buns”

Not Your Average Grilled Chicken

This grilled chicken had big flavor and was so juicy!! Ingredients: 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. brown sugar 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp. fresh chopped thyme 1 tbsp. fresh chopped rosemary 4 chicken breasts Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Directions: 1. In a medium bowl, whisk togetherContinue reading “Not Your Average Grilled Chicken”

Blackened Mahi-mahi Tacos

Ingredients: 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika 1 ½ teaspoons dark brown sugar ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¾ teaspoon cumin ¼ teaspoon chili powder ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 ½ pounds Mahi Mahi filets, cut lengthwise into smaller pieces if needed 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 flour orContinue reading “Blackened Mahi-mahi Tacos”

Grilled Scallops

Ingredients: 1 lb. medium scallops, patted dry Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper extra-virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp butter Lemon wedges for serving Directions: 1. Heat grill to medium-high. Drizzle scallops wit olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. 2. Grill, covered, 4 minutes without disturbing. Flip and grill uncovered, until opaque throughout, 1 to 2 minutesContinue reading “Grilled Scallops”

Sweet BBQ Ribs

Ingredients: Sweet BBQ Rub 1 cup turbinado sugar 1/2 cup kosher salt  1/2 cup granulated sugar  3 tablespoons chili powder  3 tablespoons smoked paprika  2 tablespoons granulated garlic  1 tablespoon onion powder  1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon ground cumin  1 teaspoon ground black pepper  Ribs 2 racks baby back ribs 1 cup low-sodium chickenContinue reading “Sweet BBQ Ribs”

Grilled Parsnips

This is an easy, delicious, grilled side dish! Parsnips are readily available starting in the spring and summer and always fresh at my local farmer’s market. Ingredients: 4 parsnips, peeled and cut into wedges Extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper Directions: 1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat 2. In a medium bowl, toss parsnipsContinue reading “Grilled Parsnips”

Caveman Pops (Turkey Drumsticks)

Ingredients: 3-6 turkey legs 1 tablespoon seasoned salt 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon black pepper Canola or olive oil, for grilling Directions: 1. Preheat grill to 350°F. Combine seasoned salt, chili powder, kosher salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Rub legs with oil then liberally rub mixture ontoContinue reading “Caveman Pops (Turkey Drumsticks)”

Caribbean Chicken with Cilantro Rice and Beans

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 6 chicken drumsticks 1 cup uncooked white rice 2 cups water 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed 2Continue reading “Caribbean Chicken with Cilantro Rice and Beans”