Creamy Pasta with Salami and Peas

Ingredients: 8 ounce dry penne pasta 1 cups frozen green peas 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp butter 1 shallot, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced Kosher salt and ground black pepper 8 ounces thinly sliced hard salami 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 oz cream cheese Directions: 1. Bring a large pot of lightlyContinue reading “Creamy Pasta with Salami and Peas”

Chicken Ragú with Tagliatelle

Ingredients: 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 large shallot, chopped 1 small stalk celery with leafy top, chopped 1 small carrot, peeled and grated 2 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper 2 sprigs fresh rosemary leaves stripped and finely chopped (about 1 tbsp.) 1 bay leaf 2 tbsp. tomato paste A pinch of nutmeg 1 cupContinue reading “Chicken Ragú with Tagliatelle”

Lobster Mac and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni 1 (2 pound) lobster, split 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 small shallot, chopped 10 black peppercorns 2 cups milk 5 tablespoons butter 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 pound shredded Gruyere cheese 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 1 cup grated RomanoContinue reading “Lobster Mac and Cheese”

Dan Dan Noodles

Ingredients: 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons sesame oil 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (more depending on preferred spice level) 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup hoisin sauce (make sure to use GF, if needed) 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 3 tablespoons tahini 8 ounces Chinese styleContinue reading “Dan Dan Noodles”

Herbed Beef Stroganoff

We have an egg allergy in my house so I can’t use egg noodles which is the usual pasta used for stroganoff. Also, gluten free noodles and gluten free flour can be used to make this a gluten free recipe! ❤️ Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked noodles 1 pound ground beef 2 tablespoons extra virgin oliveContinue reading “Herbed Beef Stroganoff”

Ground Pork And Black Bean Tacos

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 shallot, minced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 pound lean ground pork 1 15.5-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/8 teaspoonContinue reading “Ground Pork And Black Bean Tacos”

Chicken and Cauliflower “Fried Rice”

I previously posted this recipe using pork. Today I made it again using the other white meat, chicken. Still delicious!! Ingredients: • 1 head of cauliflower • Olive oil • 1 Tbs minced garlic • 1 small shallot, chopped • 2 Tbs low sodium soy sauce more or less to taste • 1 tsp sesameContinue reading “Chicken and Cauliflower “Fried Rice””