warm balsamic pear salad
INGREDIENTS 5oz spring mix Microgreens, optional but encouraged 1 bosc pear, sliced from top down into 8 pieces 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Diced sweet potatoes and thinly sliced shallot* 1/3 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped 2oz goat cheese Chives, finely chopped for the dressing 1 tsp whole grain mustard 1 tsp […]
basil vinaigrette pasta salad
INGREDIENTS 1 box pasta (I use gluten free jovial fusilli) 5oz arugala 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped Fresh basil Fresh chives, roughly chopped For the basil vinaigrette 2-3 cups fresh basil (I use 1 bunch) 1 lemon, zest & juice 1 small shallot, roughly chopped 1/3 cup olive oil, more as needed 1/4 […]
grilled veg with herb vinaigrette
INGREDIENTS for the veggies: 1 zucchini, sliced diagonally into thick rounds 1 yellow squash, sliced into thick rounds 1 bell pepper, cut into large chunks 1 red onion, cut into wedges 1 pint cherry tomatoes 1 small head of broccoli, cut into florets with a flat surface for direct contact to the grill olive oil […]
chorizo x beef meatballs
INGREDIENTS for the meatballs: 1/2 pound ground chorizo 1/2 pound ground beef 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped or grated 1/4 cup shredded cheddar 1 egg 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro 1/2 teaspoon salt fresh black pepper for the zhug sauce: 1/2 cup cilantro 1/2 cup parsley […]
4 ingredient chocolate mousse
INGREDIENTS 6oz dark chocolate (3 bars, my favorite refined sugar free chocolate is this one) 1/2 cup warmed milk or cream (nut milk works too if you are df) 1 egg yolk, room temp 3 egg whites, room temp 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Optional: whipped cream or dollop of yogurt, chocolate shavings, raspberries, blackberries, mint […]
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 […]
stuffed peppers
INGREDIENTS the filling: 1 pound ground beef 1 pound pork 1 cup fresh grated parm or pecorino 2 eggs, whisked 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp salt Fresh black pepper 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes 2 cloves garlic, grated 1 cup cooked rice (basmati or white) 1 cup diced onion (1 small or 1/2 large) […]
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 […]
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 […]
citrus marinated olives
INGREDIENTS 1 cup castelvetrano olives 1 cup kalamata olives 1 orange, zest peeled into 3-4 slices with a vegetable peeler Squeeze of lemon Splash of red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes Parsley, finely chopped Fresh oregano, about 1 sprig, finely chopped (1 teaspoon if using dried) Note: the herb […]