paccheri pistachio pesto
INGREDIENTS 4 cups basil leaves 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1/2 cup pistachios + 1/4 cup chopped for topping 1/2 cup parmesan cheese or pecorino romano, grated 1 lemon, zest and juice 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 cup olive oil, more as needed to adjust consistency salt and pepper 1lb paccheri pasta, or any large […]
spicy sausage skillet lasagna
INGREDIENTS 1 pound spicy Italian chicken sausage, casing removed (regular sausage works too)* 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 shallots, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped zest of 1 lemon 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 8 oz lasagna noodles (I use my favorite gluten free brand linked here) 1 24 oz jar marinara sauce […]
spicy peanut chicken lettuce wraps
INGREDIENTS 1 pound ground chicken 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 teaspoon ginger, finely chopped 4 green onions, chopped 1 cup shredded carrots 1 tsp red pepper flakes (more or less depending on your spice preference) 1/3 cup cilantro 1/4 cup toasted peanuts or cashews, chopped 1 can sliced water chestnuts, roughly chopped 1 teaspoon […]
jalapeño glazed salmon
INGREDIENTS 2 wild salmon filets 1/4 cup coconut aminos (or soy sauce) 1 scallion, thinly sliced 1 jalapeño, finely sliced (use as little or as much as you like based on heat preference) 1 teaspoon hot honey 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon butter, softened Salt and pepper
chorizo & chicken paella
INGREDIENTS ½ pound chicken thighs ½ pound chorizo sausage, ground or sliced 1 clove of garlic Sprig of fresh rosemary, sage or thyme 1.5 cups chopped yellow onion (1/2 a large or 1 small) 1 red bell pepper, chopped ½ cup roughly chopped green onions (scallions) ¾ cup fresh tomato puree 1 cup red wine […]
skirt steak tacos
INGREDIENTS 1 pound skirt steak (flank steak works too) Tortillas (I use grain free, these are my favorite) Avocado, cubed and gently mashed Salsa For the steak marinade: 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 white onion, sliced 1 lime, juiced 1/4 cup olive oil 1/3 cup roughly chopped cilantro 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon cayenne […]