CHUNKY QUICK TURKEY CHILIOlive oil2 T. tomato paste2 T. chili powder1 T. ground cumin1 green bell pepper, roughly chopped5 green onions, sliced (white and green parts kept separate)Salt, black pepper1 lb. ground turkey1 (28-oz.) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes2 c. chicken…
CRISPY GRILLED TOMATO AND BRIE SANDWICHES¼ c. Miracle Whip or mayo1 T. minced garlic, mashed with pinch kosher salt to make a paste1 T. fresh lemon juicePinch red pepper4 (3/4”) thick slices ciabatta bread3 oz. cold brie, thinly sliced2 small…
HONEY GLAZED GOAT CHEESE POPPERS1/3 c. flour1 t. black pepper1 egg1 t. sea salt2 T. water2/3 c. panko bread crumbs1 (11-oz.) log soft goat cheese, room temperature2 c. canola oil1 T. good quality honeyChopped fresh chives, garnishDried crushed red pepper,…
CREAMIER CORN CASSEROLE½ c. butter¼ c. flour¼ c. sugar2 eggs, well beaten1 c. whole milk1 (15.25-oz.) can whole kernel sweet corn, drained1 (14.75-oz.) can creamed-style sweet cornSalt/black pepper to taste Preheat oven 350. In saucepan, heat butter, swirling pan until…
HEALTHY HERB ROASTED CARROTSOlive oil spray2 lbs. fresh carrots (peeled and cut into ½” pieces at an angle (about 6 cups)2 T. extra virgin olive oil1 T. fresh minced thyme leaves¼ c. fresh Italian parsley, plus more to garnish2 T…
INDULGENT CREAMY TUSCAN CHICKEN1 lb. Yukon gold baby potatoes, halved or quartered1/3 c. water2 large chicken breasts3 T. flour1 t. salt1 t. garlic powder1 t. onion powder½ t. paprika3 T. butter, divided2 T. olive oil1 T. oil form jarred sun-dried…
GOING DOWN-EASY LEMON DROP SHOTS¾ oz. vodka¾ oz. fresh squeezed lemon juice1 sugar cube Combine all the ingredients into a stainless steel shaker filled with ice. Shake until sugar has dissolved. Pour into shot glasses.
SIMPLE TORTELLINI ANTIPASTO SKEWERS WITH LEMON BASIL VINAIGRETTELEMON BASIL VINAIGRETTE:1 ½ c. fresh basil leaves2 T. fresh thyme leaves2 T. toasted pine nuts¼ c. grated parmesan cheese1/3 c. good quality olive oil1 T. honey2 T. red wine vinegar1 T. lemon…
SIMPLE SLOPPY JOE CASSEROLE SANDWICHES4 T. butter, divided2 large carrots, peeled and grated½ onion, diced1 green bell pepper, fine chop4 T. minced garlic2 ½ lbs. ground beef1 ½ c. catsup2 T. brown sugar1 T. chili powder1 t. dry mustard2 c…
SNAPPY STREET CORN SALAD½ c. chopped fresh cilantro or parsley¼ c. fresh lime juiceKosher salt/black pepper3 T. olive oil4 c. fresh corn kernels1 c. thinly sliced radishes1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved½ c. crumbled Cotija or Feta CheeseTabasco to taste Combine…