Ingredients: 1 pounds ground turkey or chicken 1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese kosher salt and black pepper 3 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped 1 yellow onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 carrots, chopped 2 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth 2 bay leavesContinue reading “Coq au Vin Turkey Meatballs with Mashed Cauliflower”
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40 Clove Chicken
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (broiler/fryer) cut into 8 pieces 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil 10 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried 40 peeled cloves garlic Salt and pepper Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet overContinue reading “40 Clove Chicken”
Garlicky Chicken and Green Bean Pasta
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1” pieces 8 oz. Spaghetti ¼ Cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 4 Cloves Garlic, minced Red Chili Flakes, a few pinches to taste 6 oz. Green Beans, chopped on a diagonal Salt & Pepper, to taste Freshly Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese, optional for topping Directions: 1. Bring a largeContinue reading “Garlicky Chicken and Green Bean Pasta”
Heirloom Tomato and Herb Salad
Ingredients: 2 pounds heirloom tomatoes Sea salt flakes Freshly ground black pepper Extra-virgin olive oil Aged balsamic Vinegar Sprinkling of herbs (tarragon, basil, chives, and Italian parsley), chopped Directions: 1. Gather 2 pounds of ripe heirloom tomatoes (choose a variety of colors and sizes, as well as the most perfect tomatoes you can find atContinue reading “Heirloom Tomato and Herb Salad”
Roasted Fresno Pepper Pesto Pasta
Ingredients: 2 ounces fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup pine nuts toasted 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 6 roasted, stemmed, (seeded per heat preference) Fresno peppers-you can substitute with Jalapeños 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Juice of 2 lemons 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 lb linguine 2 cupsContinue reading “Roasted Fresno Pepper Pesto Pasta”
Detroit Style Pizza
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 batch Pizza Dough, recipe follows 8 ounces sliced pepperoni, about 1/8 inch thick (optional) 16 ounces brick cheese mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch cubes Pizza sauce, store-bought or homemade, recipe follows Pizza Dough: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon rapid rise yeast 1 teaspoon sugarContinue reading “Detroit Style Pizza”
Italian Chicken Pasta Salad
Meals could get very interesting at the Pletcher house over the next two weeks! We are moving to a new house and I really want to try and use as many ingredients in my fridge, freezer and pantry as possible before moving. So….ta-dah!! Here’s my first concoction! Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni 2 cupsContinue reading “Italian Chicken Pasta Salad”
Basil-Broccoli Pesto Pasta
Ingredients: 1 head of broccoli florets, (about 8 oz.) Kosher salt 6 ounces orecchiette or other short pasta ½ cup grated Parmesan ½ cup (packed) fresh basil leaves 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Freshly ground black pepper Directions: 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt water generously.Continue reading “Basil-Broccoli Pesto Pasta”
Roasted Beet and Carrot Salad with Arugula
Ingredients: Salad 3 red beets 2 large carrots, peeled and julienned into 1/2” pieces olive oil salt and pepper to taste 3 oz baby arugula Dressing 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon minced rosemary salt and pepper to taste Directions: 1. Heat ovenContinue reading “Roasted Beet and Carrot Salad with Arugula”
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”
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