KILLER CHICKEN AND WHITE BEAN CHILI2 (15-oz.) cans white beans, rinsed and drained4 c. chicken brothOlive oil3 lbs. whole bone-in chicken breastsSalt, black pepper2 Vidalia onions, chopped3 T. minced garlic2-3 fresh jalapenos, seeded and chopped2 (4-oz.) cans roasted green chilies,…
CROCK POT VEGGIE CHILI CON QUESO2-3 c. chopped zucchini and/or yellow squash1 (15-oz.) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained1 (15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained1 (15-oz.) can chili beans in chili gravy1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained1 c. chopped…
LAST MINUTE CHICKEN CHILI2 T. olive oil, divided2 lbs. ground chicken breastsSalt, black pepper2 T. minced garlic1 large onion, finely chopped1-2 fresh jalapenos, seeded and diced2 T. hot chili powder2 t. ground cumin1 (14.5 oz.) can chicken broth1 (14-oz.) can…
RIBOLLITA, SLOW-COOKER STYLE4 medium carrots, rough chop4 celery stalks, rough chop3 c. sliced green cabbage6 oz. pancetta, diced1 c. dried cannellini beans, picked over and rinsed¼ c. tomato paste½ c. grated parmesan cheese, plus 2” piece of the rindSalt, black…
OPRAH’S FAVORITE KALE AND FARRO SOUP1 T. olive oil1 small yellow onion finely chopped1 leek, white and light green parts only, halved and rinsed and thinly sliced2 medium carrots, diced2 celery stalks, diced2 c. pearled farro, rinsed and drained1 lb.…
FRENCH ONION SOUP VIA INSTANT POT2 T. butter2 T. olive oil3 lbs. yellow onions, thinly sliced3 T. minced garlic1 T. sugar6 sprigs fresh thyme, plus more for garnish3 T. flour½ c. dry white wine6 c. beef stock2 T. Worcestershire1 t.…
CHARLIE G’S SMOKED DUCK AND ANDOUILLE GUMBO4-5 lb. Duckling2 onions, chopped4 celery ribs, chopped2 bell peppers, chopped2 T. minced garlic2 c. Dark Roux2 T. seasoned salt1 T. Tabasco1 lb. andouille sausage1 T. white pepper¼ c. green onions, chopped¼ c. chopped…
TACO STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS3-4 medium fresh zucchini, cut in half lengthwise½ lb. lean ground beef (can use ground chicken or turkey)½ c. diced onion1 T. minced garlic1 t. chili powder1 t. ground cumin1 t. dried oreganoSalt/black pepper to taste1 (4-oz.)…
CUBAN RICE, BEAN, CORN SIDE DISHOlive oil2 ears fresh corn, kernels removed1 (15.5-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed4-6 oz. assorted cherry tomatoes½ c. chopped onion½ c. chopped red onion2 fresh jalapenos, seeded and diced½ of each assorted bell peppers…
FLAVORFUL FRIED CORN3 slices bacon, chopped1/3 c. butter6 c. fresh corn kernels, blanched1 poblano pepper, diced1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced1 T. minced garlicKosher salt/black pepper1 T. fresh lemon juiceFresh basil, garnish To blanch corn kernels, add to large pot…