2 C penne, uncooked 2 C chopped tomatoes 1/2 red onion, sliced 2 garlic cloves, sliced 1 Tb tomato paste 4 1/2 C water 1 Tb chicken stock concentrate salt and pepper to taste 2 Tb good quality olive oil 3 Tb fresh basil, chiffonade Place all ingredients in braising pan or dutch oven. Bring […]

2 C cavatappi noodles (rotini will work, but reduce cooking time a bit) 3 C water 1 Tb chicken stock paste 1 – 13oz can coconut milk A few shakes Curry Powder 1/2 C chopped onion 1 C chopped tomato 2 tsp tomato paste 2 tsp coconut oil 1 C sliced zucchini (add halfway through […]

6 – 8 ears sweet corn (corn cut off cob) 1/3 C finely sliced shallots 1 large tomato – chopped 12 stalks grilled asparagus – chopped 1/2 C loosely packed basil – torn into pieces 1/8 C Basil Balsamic 1/3 C olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste. Whisk together balsamic, olive oil and salt […]

3 Tb sunflower oil (or canola, any high heat oil works) 1 medium yellow onion, sliced 4 garlic cloves, chopped 4 carrots, sliced into angled rounds 2 bell peppers, sliced 2 C broccoli florets 1 C mushrooms, sliced 1 C asparagus, in 1 -2 inch pieces 1/2 C soy sauce 1 tsp lemon juice 1/4 […]

3 lbs beef tenderloin – sliced into 1″ thick slices (We love 1,000 Hills beef) Salt and pepper, for seasoning 3 Tb olive oil 6 pieces thick cut, lean bacon, diced (Fisher Farms of course!) 2 Tb butter 1 large onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 ½ cups dry red wine 2 C beef stock […]

1/3 C Basil Balsamic 1/8 C extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp Sel de Cuisine 2 steaks (I prefer tenderloin but most cuts are fine) Place steaks in ziploc bag & pour marinade in Let steaks marinate 1/2 hour. Place steaks on grill or in oven ( reserve marinade). Cook steaks until desired doneness. Cabernet […]

4 bunches of beets 2 Tb extra virgin olive oil 1 Tb lemon juice 1/8 C Herbes de Provence Vinegar 1 Tb honey 1 tsp. fresh thyme 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/8 cup coarse ground mustard Freshly ground salt & pepper to taste 1/4 lb goat cheese 1 lb mixed greens Trim root ends & remove […]