Shrimp Tacos with Strawberry Salsa
1 1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled and de-veined 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (We love the Wild Mountain Cumin from Burlap & Barrel!) 1/4 tsp smoked paprika 1 Tb BBQ Herbs A few shakes of kosher salt and black pepper 1/4 tsp chili pepper flakes 2 Tb fresh […]
Read MoreHoney Butter Pork Tenderloin with Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes
5 Tb butter 3 Tb honey 2 lb pork tenderloin (be sure the silver skin is trimmed) Kosher salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste 1/3 C apple cider or chicken stock Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes (recipe follows) Preheat oven to 350 F. Melt butter and honey in oven safe pan. Salt and pepper tenderloin, […]
Read MoreChicken Curry
2 tsp olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into pieces 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tb fresh ginger, minced 1 tsp paprika 1 Tb Curry Powder 1 can crushed tomatoes 1 1/2 C chicken or veggie stock 1/2 C heavy cream Salt and pepper, to taste Fresh cilantro […]
Read MoreChipotle Butternut Soup with Maple Cream
1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced 1 large onion, chopped 3 celery stalks, large diced 3 carrots, peeled and diced 1 Tb chipotle pepper + 1 tsp sauce (from jar of Chipotles in Adobo) Olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste 1 qt stock (Any stock works well here!) Maple Cream (recipe follows) […]
Read MoreGrandma Rita’s Dressing
3 strips thick cut bacon, chopped 1 large yellow onion, diced 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 granny smith apple, peeled and chopped 1 lb ground beef 1 tsp Stuffing Spices 5 C unseasoned bread cubes 2 C chicken or turkey stock 1/2 C craisins Cafe Grind Black Pepper and salt, to taste Pecans, for garnish Butter […]
Read MoreSauteed Squash with Chestnut Mushrooms
2 C peeled and thinly sliced squash 2 Tb butter Olive oil 1/4 C chicken stock 2 C chestnut mushrooms 1 cipollini onion, thinly sliced 1 Haralson apple, diced 1/2 C crumbled honey chevre Salt and pepper, to taste Melt butter and a splash of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Working […]
Read MoreStuffed Turban Squash
3 lb turban squash Olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste 1 lb pork sausage (We love the Hillbelly sausage from Smoking Goose. It has nutmeg, clove, and ginger in it!) 1 C celery, chopped 1 C mushrooms, sliced 1 C onion, chopped 1/3 C sour cream 1/2 C Parmesan cheese, divided 1 egg, lightly […]
Read MoreKuri Adobo Soup
4-5 lb red Kuri squash, roasted 2 Tb olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced Salt and pepper, to taste 1 can chili in adobo 5-6 C chicken stock In a medium dutch oven saute onion over medium heat. When translucent, add garlic and cook until fragrant. Spoon a little chopped chili and […]
Read MoreChicken Pot Pie
*This recipe can be easily made in an 11X13 pan or works nicely in two 8X8 pans* 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken 2 1/4 C chicken stock 4 Tb butter 1 small onion, finely chopped 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4″ half moons 3 celery ribs, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp Dynamite Herbs […]
Read MoreChicken & Veggies Sheet Pan Dinner
4 bone in, skin on chicken breasts 1 bell pepper, sliced 1 onion or shallot, sliced 1 sweet potato, peeled and sliced into rounds 6 carrots (multi colored is fun!), peeled and cut into chunks 2 C broccoli florets 1 delicata squash, sliced into rounds 1 pint cherry tomatoes (or 2 tomatoes, largely diced) 8-10 […]
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