Ingredients: for the chili: 1 lb cubed sirloin or stew meat 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, diced 2-3 jalapenos, diced 20 oz (2 cans) diced tomatoes with chopped chiles, drained 30 oz (2 cans) dark red kidney beans, drained 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle 1 1/2 tablespoons New Mexican chili powder sea salt freshly ground […]
weeknight meals
Slow Cooker Japanese Beef & Sweet Potato Curry Rice
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb cubed stew beef 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, grated 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger 1 large Russet potato, cubed 3 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch chunks 1 large Murasaki sweet potato, cubed 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons Japanese curry powder (like S & B Oriental Curry Powder) hot, cooked Japanese […]
Spiced Acorn Squash Pulled Pork Sliders
Ingredients: 2 1/4 lb boneless pork roast 1 onion, cut into half-moon slices 4 cloves garlic 1 cup roasted acorn squash pulp (from 1 acorn squash) 1/4 cup unfiltered apple cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamon (optional) 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1/2 teaspoon allspice […]
Daube de Bœuf à l’Orange et aux Épices (in the Slow Cooker)
Ingredients: 2 lb cubed sirloin or stew meat 12 oz chopped white parts of leeks* 2 carrots, cut into rounds 4 cloves garlic, sliced 1 juice and zest of large juicing orange 1 1/2 cups fruity, dry red wine 1 cinnamon stick 1/4 teaspoon ground star anise 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 […]
Split Pea Soup with Winter Squash and Paprika Toasted Squash Seeds
Ingredients: 16 oz dried split peas 1 onion, chopped 1 carrot, diced 1 stalk celery, diced 1 large Russet potato, peeled and cubed 1 Thema Sanders squash, peeled and cubed* (seeds reserved) 6 cups ham, chicken or turkey stock 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon crushed rosemary 1/2 teaspoon ground sage 1 bay leaf freshly […]
Mystery Chili
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb cubed sirloin or stew meat 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup cubed roasted beets 4 cubanelle peppers, diced 1 onion, diced 15 oz (1 can) fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained 10 oz (1 can) diced tomatoes with chopped chiles, drained 30 oz (2 cans) dark red kidney beans, drained 1/2 teaspoon […]
Honeycrisp Apple Pulled Pork
Ingredients: 1 large onion, sliced into half-moons 1 1/2 lb honeycrisp apples, sliced 2 1/2 lb boneless pork butt 12 oz bottle chili sauce (like Heinz) 1 teaspoon ground mustard (powder) 1 teaspoon cayenne 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon granulated garlic sea salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Place the onions and apples in the […]
Classic Red Beans and Rice
Ingredients: 16 oz dried small red beans* 4 cups chicken or ham stock 3 stalks celery (with leaves), diced 1 onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, sliced 3 cubanelle peppers, diced 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 1/2 tablespoons Creole seasoning freshly ground black pepper salt 1 lb andouille sausage, […]
Cauliflower + Beef Chili
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb cubed sirloin or stew meat 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets 1 onion, diced 2-4 jalapenos, diced 15 oz fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained 10 oz (1 can) diced tomatoes with chopped chiles, drained 30 oz (2 cans) dark red kidney beans, drained 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle […]
Chipotle Summer Squash and Sirloin Chili
Ingredients: 1 lb cubed sirloin or stew meat 3 cloves garlic, minced 2-3 small zucchini or yellow squash, sliced into coins 1 onion, diced 7 oz chipotles in adobe, minced (with sauce) 20 oz (2 cans) diced tomatoes with chopped chiles, drained 30 oz (2 cans) dark red kidney beans, drained 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle […]