Ingredients: 2 c chicken cooked, shredded 8 oz cream cheese softened 1 c buffalo sauce 1 c ranch dressing 1 1/2 c cheese divided bleu cheese crumbles Instructions: In a bowl mix chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing and 1 cup of the cheese. Mix until combined well. Pour into a greased 9×9 dish. Sprinkle with bleu cheese and ½ cup of cheese. Bake at 350 for […]
Dinner & Lunch
Chicken and Snap Pea Stir-Fry
INGREDIENTS: 4 servings 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 2½ cups snap peas 1¼ cups boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 teaspoons Sriracha (optional) 2 tablespoons sesame […]
Pork Chops with Bloody Mary Tomato Salad
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. olive oil2 tbsp. red wine vinegar2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce2 tsp. prepared horseradish, squeezed dry1/2 tsp. Tabasco1/2 tsp. celery seedsKosher salt and pepper1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved2 celery stalks, very thinly sliced1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced4 small bone-in pork chops (1 in. thick, about 2¼ lbs total)1/4 c. flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped1 […]
Smoky Grilled Chicken with Cherry Pepper Relish
INGREDIENTS: 8 Bone-in, Skin-on Chicken Thighs (about 2 1/2 Lb.) 3 Tsp of Kosher Salt (divided) 1 Tsp of Black Pepper (freshly ground, divided) 3 Tsp of Smoked Paprika (divided) 1/2 Tsp of Garlic Powder 1 Jar (16 ounces) of Sliced Hot Cherry Peppers (drained, reserving 1 Tbsp brine) 6 Ounces of Roasted Red Peppers […]
Sausage with Skillet Potatoes and Buttered Cabbage
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 12 ounce package cooked chicken-apple sausage links 3 tablespoons butter 1 ½ pounds Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 1 1 pound head Savoy cabbage, roughly chopped ½ cup dill, parsley, and/or chives, coarsely chopped ¼ teaspoon coarse salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon coarse ground mustard Directions: Step 1:In a 12-inch […]
Hot Dogs With Quick Cast-Iron Beans
INGREDIENTS: Canola oil, for grill grate1 tbsp. olive oil1 small onion, diced1 (15-ounce) can small white beans, rinsed4 plum tomatoes, chopped2 cloves garlic, chopped2 tbsp. molasses Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper2 tsp. red wine vinegar2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce6 hot dogs6 hot dog buns Ketchup, mustard, and relish for serving DIRECTIONS: Set up grill […]
Super-easy, Salami, Pepperoni and Cheese Quesadillas
Ingredients: 2 flour tortillas 2 sliced of pepperoni, diced 2 slices of salami, diced 1 Tablespoon cream cheese 1 tablespoon cheddar cheese 1/8 teaspoon oregano 1/8 teaspoon paprika Instructions: Spread cream cheese on top of one flour tortilla. Sprinkle diced meats on top of cream cheese. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top. Sprinkle seasonings on top. […]
Vegetable Lasagna
Ingredients: 2 firm, medium eggplants (about 1 1/2 pounds) salt and pepper 2 firm, medium zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1/2 cup EVOO, plus more for brushing 1 head garlic 2 cups fresh ricotta 2 cups grated parmigiano-reggiano 1 ball mozzarella (1 lb), shredded 1/4 cup finely chopped mint and parsley (2 tbsp each) 1 […]
Five-spice chicken
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken pieces (bone in,skin on) 1 tbs olive oil 1/2 lemon (juiced) 1 tsp Chinese five-spice 2 tsp sea salt flakes Method: 1-Preheat oven to 220°C (200°C fan-forced). Toss chicken pieces in oil, lemon juice, a pinch of the five-spice and a pinch of the salt. 2-Place chicken on an oven tray […]
Salsa Verde Quinoa With Chicken Thighs
INGREDIENTS: 4medium chicken thighs (bone in, skin on, 4 ounces each) Pepper 1cup dry quinoa 1jar (15 ounces) salsa verde DIRECTIONS: Heat oven to 400°. Heat a large, oven-safe sauté pan over medium-high. Season chicken with pepper. (Since salsa verde has plenty of salt, we don’t recommend adding any.) Place chicken skin side down in pan and […]