Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta

Ingredients: 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 pints cherry tomatoes 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 2 anchovy filets 1 Parmesan rind 2 large sprigs basil, plus 1/2 cup basil leaves, torn if large 1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more 8 oz. campanelle or other tube pasta 1Continue reading “Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta”

Mint Chimichurri

Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic 1 Serrano pepper, chopped 1 cup fresh mint leaves, packed 1 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves, packed 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Directions: 1. Place garlic and Serrano in the bowl of a food processor andContinue reading “Mint Chimichurri”

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”

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”

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”

Spaghetti with Ground Chicken and Oregano Pesto

Ingredients: 1/2 cup oregano leaves, packed 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped 1/4 cup whole almonds 1/4 cup fresh, grated, parmesan plus more for serving Kosher salt and ground black pepper Olive oil 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (1-1 1/4 lbs) 1 yellow onion, diced 1 lb spaghetti   Directions: 1. Bring a large pot ofContinue reading “Spaghetti with Ground Chicken and Oregano Pesto”

Lamb Ragu with Morel Mushrooms and Fettucini

Ingredients: 1/2 lb fettuccine 3 tbsp olive oil 1 lb ground lamb 1 medium onion, diced 1 large carrot, diced 1 stalk celery, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp tomato paste 3 cups or more, chicken stock 1/4 cup fresh herbs, chopped (oregano, thyme, rosemary) 1 lb fresh morels, halved 3/4 cup frozen peas,Continue reading “Lamb Ragu with Morel Mushrooms and Fettucini”

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”

Microgreens and Arugula Salad

Ingredients: FOR SALAD: 1 cup of mixed microgreens (e.g. beetroot, radish, basil, parsley, coriander/cilantro, sunflower, red cabbage, kale, broccoli or pea sprouts) 1 handful of arugula or baby spinach leaves 1 medium cucumber, sliced thinly 12 cherry tomatoes, halved Sesame seeds DRESSING: 2 Tbsp good quality olive oil 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tspContinue reading “Microgreens and Arugula Salad”

Pasta Sabina

I had a leftover grilled chicken breast that I diced up and added with the kale and sun dried tomatoes. I like the protein! (And using up leftovers) This is a vegetarian dish if you chose to use vegetable broth or wine in place of the chicken broth. Enjoy!! Ingredients: 8 oz mostaciolli 1/2 cupContinue reading “Pasta Sabina”