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 […]

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 […]

3 C cooked wild rice 1 C chopped SweeTango apple 1/2 C chopped dried cherries 1/2 C loosely packed parsley, chopped 1/2 C loosely packed basil, chopped 1/2 C toasted pecans 1/2 C chevre, crumbled Cider Vinaigrette (recipe below) Toss together all ingredients, except pecans and chevre. Right before serving, stir in pecans and chevre. […]

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 […]

3 Tb olive oil 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/2 C shallots, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 2 C cherry tomatoes, halved 2 C fresh spinach 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes Pinch of smoked paprika 1/2 tsp dried basil Salt & pepper, to taste 1 C dry white wine 1 lb shrimp, […]

1 lb pasta (gemelli is a nice shape for this dish), cooked according to box 2 Tb butter 1 tsp oil, from sun-dried tomato jar 4 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 1 onion, minced 4 C butternut squash, diced small Kosher salt and pepper, to taste 1 C chicken stock 1/2 C heavy cream 1 lb shrimp […]

1 C uncooked wild rice blend (3 C cooked) 2 Tb olive oil or butter 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1-1 1/2 lb smoked kielbasa or sausage, sliced 5 C cubed squash (butternut, acorn, or kuri squash work well) 5 C is about 2 lb squash Kosher salt and pepper, to taste 1/2 C chicken […]

1 loaf focaccia 1 or 2 heirloom tomato, sliced into thick rounds 1 head butter lettuce 8 slices thick cut bacon Kosher salt and pepper, to taste Pesto Mayo (recipe follows) Corn Coulis (recipe follows) Cook bacon to desired crispness. Slice focaccia into squares or triangles (depending on which shape you have). Spread a little […]

2 slices thick cut bacon, chopped 1 Tb butter 1 small onion, finely diced 1 small bell pepper, finely diced 2 celery stalks, finely diced 1 carrot, finely diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 lb ground beef 2 Tb tomato paste 2 tsp Chili Seasoning 1 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp kosher salt […]

2 boneless chicken breasts, pounded to uniform thickness 1 1/5 C red or Yukon potatoes, diced large 1 lemon, sliced thick – save one wedge for Veggie Foil Packet Olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste 1 Tb Dynamite Herbs (or your favorite herb blend) Foil and parchment paper Prepare foil by placing 2 large pieces in […]