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Creamy Orzo with White Beans and Asparagus

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Chicken Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta

Ingredients: 1 pound angel hair pasta 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1” pieces 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 cup chicken broth Zest and juice of 1 lemon, plusContinue reading “Chicken Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta”

Roasted Rutabaga with Brown Butter

Ingredients: 1 large rutabaga, peeled and cut into 1/2” cubes 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Juice of 1/2 lemon 2 tablespoons chopped parsley Directions: Preheat the oven to 450°F. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and cook for about 5 minutes, until the butter foams thenContinue reading “Roasted Rutabaga with Brown Butter”

Blackberry-Fig Preserves

Ingredients: 1 pint blackberries, rinsed10-12 fresh figs, stems removed and quartered1 cup granulated sugarzest and juice of a small lemontwo sprigs thyme Directions: Add all ingredients to a medium sauce pan. Heat over medium-high heat and bring to a rapid boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring frequently.

Chicken and Lemon-basil Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts 1 Tbsp Montreal grill seasoning 1/2 lb rigatoni or other short pasta Kosher salt Ground black pepper 1/4 tsp garlic salt, or to taste 1/2 cup olive oil plus 1 Tbsp Zest of 1 lemon plus juice 1/4 cup fresh basil 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese,Continue reading “Chicken and Lemon-basil Pasta Salad”

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”

Chive and Herb Butter

Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 tablespoon chives, minced 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, minced zest of 1 lemon and juice of ½ lemon Directions: In small bowl, combine all ingredients until well mixed. Lay out large piece of plastic wrap on counter. SpoonContinue reading “Chive and Herb Butter”

Cilantro and Mint Chutney

Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped onion 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 bunch cilantro, tender stems ok 1 cup mint leaves, packed 1 medium jalapeno, sliced, per taste 2 teaspoons sliced ginger 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon sugar or honey 2-3 tablespoon water Directions: Blend all ingredients in a blender orContinue reading “Cilantro and Mint Chutney”

Braised Greek Chicken Thighs

Ingredients: 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 medium yellow onions, sliced 8 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves 1 cup chicken stock Juice of 1/2 of one lemon 1/2 cup pitted Greek olives 1/2 cup feta cheese chunks Lemon slices for garnish (optional) Directions:Continue reading “Braised Greek Chicken Thighs”

Shaved Parsnip Salad

Ingredients: 1 pound parsnips 1/2 cup parsley (roughly chopped) 1/4 cup minced red onion 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper (to taste) 3 cups arugula Directions: 1. Use a vegetable peeler to remove the peel of the parsnips. Shave thin ribbons of parsnip until youContinue reading “Shaved Parsnip Salad”