Pappardelle with Brown Butter and Sage Meat Sauce

Ingredients: 5 tbsp. butter 24 fresh sage leaves, stemmed 1 lb. ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper 1/8 tsp freshly grated nutmeg 1 cup chicken stock 1 cup whole milk A chunk of Parmigiano-Reggiano rind, plus 1 cup grated cheese 1 pound pappardelle Directions: 1. Bring a large potContinue reading “Pappardelle with Brown Butter and Sage Meat Sauce”

Sausage, Lentil, and Kale Stew

Ingredients: 3 slices thick-cut bacon, sliced 1 large yellow onion, diced 3 large carrots, diced 3 celery stalk, diced 2 bay leaves 8 oz lentils 1 lb andouille sausage, cut into half moons 2 cups kale, roughly chopped 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth Kosher salt and ground black pepperContinue reading “Sausage, Lentil, and Kale Stew”

Quick One-Pot Chili

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15 oz) can chili beans Salt and pepper to taste 1 Tbsp chili powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tspContinue reading “Quick One-Pot Chili”

Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Bake

Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked pasta, any short pasta 1 large head of broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets  2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small white onion, diced 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons flour 1 cup chicken stock 1 1/2 cups milk 1 teaspoon Freak Flag Foods “Smoked Red Mustard”, orContinue reading “Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Bake”

Roasted Tomato Soup

Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs Roma tomatoes, halved, seeded, and cored 1 medium yellow onion, cut into eighths 2 garlic cloves, smashed 5 sprigs fresh thyme 2 tbsp olive oil 3 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred) 2 bay leaves Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream (or milk) Directions: 1. Preheat oven toContinue reading “Roasted Tomato Soup”

Mediterranean Braised Chicken Thighs

Ingredients: 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 head of garlic, sliced in half 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced 1 lemon, thinly sliced, seeds discarded 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves, plus more for garnish 1 cup mixed Greek olives 2 cupsContinue reading “Mediterranean Braised Chicken Thighs”

Angel Hair Amatriciana

Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 4 oz. thinly sliced guanciale, pancetta, or chopped unsmoked bacon 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 3/4 cup minced onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 28-oz. can peeled tomatoes with juices, crushed by hand Kosher salt 12 oz. dried angel hair 1/4 cupContinue reading “Angel Hair Amatriciana”

Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded 3 celery stalks, diced 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced 1 large yellow onion, diced 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter  1/4 cup all-purpose flour  2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 chicken bouillon cube  1/2 cup frozen peas  3/4 cup heavy cream  2 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped 1Continue reading “Chicken Pot Pie”

Quick Yellow Mustard Potato Salad

This is one of my favorite summer salads! It is adapted from Rachael Ray’s recipe. I use vegan mayo because my oldest son has an egg allergy. Using vegan mayo also keeps us safe from spoiling at summer BBQ’s. Enjoy!! Ingredients: 3 medium-large potatoes, peeled and cubed 3 ribs celery, finely chopped 1/2 small toContinue reading “Quick Yellow Mustard Potato Salad”

Chicken and Cabbage Pasta

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts-cut into small pieces Salt and Pepper 2 teaspoons paprika 1 large yellow onion, diced 5 cloves garlic, minced 2 large carrots, small dice 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 1/2 cups chicken stock 1 large cabbage, chopped 1/2 pound thin spaghetti Fresh choppedContinue reading “Chicken and Cabbage Pasta”