Creamed Corn
20 oz frozen corn kernels, thawed 2 cups whole milk 1 tsp pure salt 2 TBSP natural sugar rounded 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 TBSP real butter 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese. Bring everything (except cheese) to a boil in a 2 qt saucepan. Reduce to a simmer & cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally so the bottom doesn’t burn. Add cheese. Blend with an immersion blender to desired consistency (or transfer to traditional blender and give it a few quick pulses). _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Notes: ~ So...
Read MoreMarinated Antipasto Salad
2 lbs assorted antipasto vegetables (kalamata olives, green olives, artichoke hearts, and roasted red peppers – everything drained) 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 8 cloves garlic, crushed 9 sprigs of fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme 4 bay leaves Toss everything together in a large bowl and cover You can serve this immediately, but it’s best marinated for at least a few hours or overnight (in the fridge) As it marinates, be sure to toss every once in a while Before serving, remove the bay leaves (and thyme sprigs if using)...
Read MoreRicotta Honey Cheesecake
12 oz whole milk ricotta 16 oz mascarpone cream cheese @ room temp 3/4 cup natural sugar 1/4 cup honey 1 TBSP lemon or orange zest 4 large eggs Place two 9 x 11 Pyrex dishes filled with water on the bottom rack. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter or coconut oil and set aside. Blend the ricotta in a food processor (with S blade) until smooth. Add the cream cheese and sugar and blend well, stopping the machine occasionally to scrape down the sides. Blend in the honey and zest. Add the eggs and pulse until just blended. Pour the cheese mixture into the...
Read MoreChicken Pot Pie [minus the pie] Casserole
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2 TBSP real butter 1 large onion, chopped 4 carrots, chopped 4 celery stalks, chopped 1 jalapeno, chopped (optional) Whole head of garlic, peeled & crushed [insert rock-n-roll hand sign here] 1 cup broth 1 cup whole milk or half & half or cream Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste Heaping 1/2 cup frozen corn Heaping 1/2 cup frozen peas 2 boneless / skinless chicken breasts, cooked & shredded 8 to 10 ounces wide, egg noodles, cooked according to package directions LOTS of fresh sage (optional) Heat butter in a large saute pan (I used a 5 qt pan) over medium heat, and...
Read MoreGarlic & Bread Soup w/ Chorizo & Kale
2 TBSP coconut oil (or butter) 2 large onions, thinly sliced 1 jalapeno, chopped (optional) 12 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 lb chorizo sausage, crumbled 1 bunch kale (about 12 large leaves), stems removed and torn into pieces 4 cups high-quality, sour-dough bread toasted & broken into small chunks (optional) 4 cups chicken (or vegetable) broth 1/2 tsp pure salt freshly ground black pepper to taste shredded cheese (optional) (I like swiss on this!) chopped chives or scallions for garnish (optional) Melt coconut oil in a large stock pot and saute onion over medium heat until lightly...
Read MoreChicken Francese
4 skinless, boneless, chicken breasts Unbleached flour, for dredging Salt & freshly ground black pepper 3 eggs 3 TBSP water (or milk if you prefer) (real) Butter for frying 1 lemon, with rind, cut into thin rounds ½ cup dry white wine 1 cup chicken broth ½ of a lemon, juiced (about 2 TBSP) More butter (optional) ¼ cup chopped parsley Place chicken on cutting board, cover with wrap or paper (I use unbleached parchment paper) and pound with a flat meat mallet until each are about ¼-inch thick Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper Put some flour in a wide, shallow bowl In a...
Read MoreSweet Potato Mash
about 3 pounds sweet potatoes 1/4 cup whole milk or cream 2 TBSPs butter 2 TBSPs pure maple syrup 1/4 tsp pure salt sprinkle of cinnamon (to taste) Bake the potatoes as you would if you were making baked potatoes (wash, prick with fork, and bake for 45 – 60 minutes at 400 degrees). When done, remove from oven and let cool off enough to handle. Meanwhile, add the remaining ingredients to a bowl large enough to eventually hold the potatoes. Peel off and discard the potato skin (simply pull it off with your fingers – it will be a little “baggy” after the potatoes have...
Read MoreHawaiian Fried Rice
1 lb chorizo, casing removed (optional) 1 medium onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup) 1 large clove garlic, minced or crushed 1 TBSP coconut oil (not necessary to add oil if you’re using a meat product) 2 TBSP tamari 2 cups uncooked rice (cooked and then cooled if possible) 2 cans (14 ounces each) pineapple chunks 1/4 cup (about 2 oz) raisins 4 eggs, scrambled in a separate pan (can omit if including meat) Cook rice ahead of time (if possible) and let cool to room temp (or can refrigerate). In large saute pan (5 qt works well) on medium heat, saute the chorizo until cooked...
Read MoreChicken Cacciatori
1 chicken cut into parts (legs, thighs, breasts, wings) chicken-herb-rub to coat chicken (or simply use salt & pepper) 3 tablespoons butter, ghee, or coconut oil 1 large bell pepper (any color), chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 3/4 cup dry white wine (optional) 1 (28-ounce) package diced tomatoes with juice 3/4 cup chicken broth (increase to 1 & 1/4 cups if omitting wine) 1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives (or 3 tablespoons drained capers) 1 & 1/2 tsps dried oregano 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves, divided...
Read MoreChocolate Mousse
6 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped or broken in pieces 4 TBSP butter 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 2 TBSP strong coffee (brewed) —OR— 4 tsps light rum or brandy 4 large eggs, separated 2 TBSP natural sugar 1/2 cup heavy cream Melt chocolate in a double boiler (or simulated double boiler – see below). Whisk butter into melted chocolate, 1 TBSP at a time. Stir in salt, vanilla and coffee (or rum/brandy) until completely incorporated. Whisk in yolks one at a time, making sure that each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Set chocolate mixture aside. Stir...
Read MoreTaco Meat Seasoning
4 TBSP chili powder 2 TBSP ground cumin 4 tsps black pepper 3 tsps pure salt 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp paprika Combine all ingredients and store in a sealed container. _____________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ This is a great mix to keep on hand. Simply saute ground beef with a some of this seasoning mix (about 2 tablespoons per pound of meat), and lay out a spread of shredded cheese, lettuce, diced tomato, guacamole, salsa, sour cream, rice if you’d like, and...
Read MoreChiles Rellenos Casserole
2 TBSP coconut oil 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed 8 New Mexican green chiles cut in half lengthwise, stems / seeds removed and discarded 8 oz Monterey Jack cheese, cut into strips High quality tortilla chips, crushed (I used blue chips this time) enough freshly grated cheddar cheese to cover top of casserole (2 – 3 oz) 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/4 tsp pure salt Roast the peppers, let cool for a few minutes, and peel off their skin. Saute the onion and garlic in the oil until soft and lightly browned, about 5 – 7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. Lay...
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