SPICY KALE WITH BRAISED CHICKEN THIGHSKosher salt, black pepper6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs2 T. olive oil2 large red onions, thinly sliced2 c. large-diced peeled fresh carrots1 jalapeno, sliced into rings5 garlic cloves, sliced1 ½ c. dry white wine1 (12-oz.) can…
CREAMY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER PIECRUST:1 ¼ c. dry-roasted, salted peanuts½ c. sugarPinch ground cloves¼ c. butter, melted6 oz. bittersweet chocolate¼ c. heavy creamFILLING:1 ½ c. milk2 eggs1 c. powdered sugar2 T. cornstarchPinch salt4 oz. cream cheese, cut into pieces½ c…
DELIGHTFUL HONEY-ROASTED RAINBOW CARROTS AND GREEN BEANS1 (12-oz.) pkg. Bolthouse Rainbow Baby Cut Carrots1 (8-oz.) pkg. French Green Beans½ c. good quality honey½ c. good quality olive oil¼ c. good quality balsamic vinegarKosher salt/black pepperZest of 1 lemon Preheat oven…
SWEET-TANGY BEEF STEW2 lbs. beef stew meatSalt, black pepper1 (12-oz.) bottle ginger beer or ginger ale¼ c. teriyaki sauce2 T. minced garlic¼ c. sesame seeds2 T. cornstarch2 T. cold water2 c. frozen peas, thawedHot cooked rice In large nonstick skillet,…
EASY CARAMEL FRAPPUCCINO4 c. ice½ c. black coffee, cooled¼ c. whole milk1 t. vanilla extract2 T. caramel sauce or syrupWhipped cream, caramel sauce-garnish Process all ingredients in blender until smooth.Pour into 2 large glasses.Top with whipped cream and drizzle with…
MUGFUL OATMEAL PUMPKIN PIE½ c. 1% milk1/3 c. quick cooking oats¼ c. canned pumpkin puree1 t. brown sugar¼ t. pumpkin pie spicePinch of salt Combine milk, oats, puree, sugar, spice and salt in microwave safe mug.Microwave for 2 minutes.Stir and…
BRUSSELS SPROUT, BACON AND GRUYERE FRITTATA½ lb. thick-cut bacon, diced3 shallots, halved and thinly sliced1 lb. Brussels sprouts, halved and sliced ¼” thickKosher salt, black pepper8 large eggs3 T. whole milk1 c. shredded Gruyere cheese¼ c. chopped chives Preheat broiler…
MUFFINETTES½ lb. bulk hot Italian sausage3 T. dried minced onion2 T. minced chivesSalt, black pepper1 (8-oz.) pkg. refrigerated crescent rolls4 large eggs, lightly beaten2 c. shredded Swiss cheese1 c. cottage cheese1/3 c. grated parmesan cheesepaprika In large skillet, brown sausage…
DELICIOUS PAPAYA-BANANA SMOOTHIE1 c. milk¼ c. Greek yogurt1 t. vanilla1 small ripe banana, peeled and sliced½ large, ripe papaya, peeled, seeded and chopped1 c. ice cubes Combine the milk, yogurt, vanilla, banana, papaya and ice cubes in blender.Blend until smooth.Pour…
COMFORTING BANANAS FOSTER MUFFINSPECAN STREUSEL:1/3 c. plus 2 T. flour¼ c. sugar½ t. ground cinnamon¼ t. kosher salt2 T. butter, meltedBANANAS FOSTER CARAMEL:1/3 c. firmly packed light brown sugar2 T. rum2 T. banana liqueur1 t. light corn syrup2 T. heavy…