Spaghetti with Hot Soppressata and Beef Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons EVOO5 ounces hot Soppressata or good-quality pepperoni, casing removed, grated with a box grater1 pound ground beefKosher salt and freshly ground pepper4 cloves garlic, minced1 Tbsp fresh rosemary, very finely chopped1 bay leaf1 carrot, peeled and grated1 medium onion, chopped3 tablespoons tomato paste2 cup chicken stock, dividedOne 28 ounce can whole peeledContinue reading “Spaghetti with Hot Soppressata and Beef Sauce”

Grown-up Spaghettios

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 garlic cloves mined 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 6 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock 2 cups tiny pasta like ditalini, alphabet, etc Parmesan crips for garnish (optional) Directions: Heat a saucepan over medium heat and add the oliveContinue reading “Grown-up Spaghettios”

Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients: 10-20 cabbage leaves 1 lb ground beef 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown) 1 small yellow onion, diced 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 tomato, seeded and diced 2 cups baby spinach leaves 1/2 tsp paprika Kosher salt and ground black pepper 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme 2 Tbsp fresh chopped Italian parsley 1/4Continue reading “Cabbage Rolls”

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 large jalapeno pepper, diced very small (the seeds are where the heat is concentrated; included or discard them based on preference) 4 garlic cloves, minced 32 ounces (4 cups) low-sodium chicken broth two 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes and juice one 15-ounce can black beans,Continue reading “Chicken Tortilla Soup”

Italian Stallion Burger

Ingredients: 1.5 lbs 80/20 ground beef4 slices mortadella4 slices salami4 slices mozzarella4 hamburger buns2 Tbsp butter1 Tbsp olive oilKosher salt1 vine ripe tomato, sliced1 yellow onion, slicedIceberg lettuceDill pickle chipsFreak Flag Organics, Beet Ketchup Directions: Form ground beef into 4 equal rounds. Generously season the top with kosher salt. Heat large skillet over medium heat.Continue reading “Italian Stallion Burger”

Walleye Po’Boy

Ingredients: 2 eater-sized walleye fillets4 hoagie rolls, sliced, buttered, and toasted1 cup New Orleans-style fish fry breading¼ cup yellow cornmeal1 cup milkVegetable or canola oil for frying1 fresh tomato, thickly sliced Cabbage Slaw 3 cups green cabbage, shredded1 lime, juiced1 lemon, juiced2 tbsp. apple cider vinegarSalt and pepper to taste Sauce ½ cup mayo2 tbsp.Continue reading “Walleye Po’Boy”

Fried Green Tomatoes

Ingredients: 4 large green tomatoes 2 large eggs eggs 1/4 cup water 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cornmeal 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs 1/2 tsp garlic powder 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 quart vegetable oil for frying Directions: Slice tomatoes 1/2 inch thick. DiscardContinue reading “Fried Green Tomatoes”

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”

Pappa al Pomodoro

Ingredients: 1 small yellow onion, chopped 3 Tablespoons olive oil 4 garlic cloves, minced 4 cups prepared tomatoes (see step 1) 3 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn 4 cups stale Italian bread, crust removed and cut into cubes Kosher salt & ground black pepper Good extra virgin olive oil and groundContinue reading “Pappa al Pomodoro”

Chicken Tortilla Roasted Tomato Soup

Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Roma tomatoes, halved and seeded 1 yellow onion, cut into eighths 4 cloves garlic, smashed 2 Tbsp police oil 4-6 sprigs fresh thyme 2 bay leaves 16 oz Freak Flag Organics, Chicken Tortilla Bone Broth Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. 2. PlaceContinue reading “Chicken Tortilla Roasted Tomato Soup”