Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped 2 carrots, sliced into coins 1 lb Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 turnip, cubed 1 large eggplant, cubed 1 1/4 lb cubed sirloin or other beef for stew 1 1/2 cups beef stock 1/4 cup cognac vinegar (can sub red wine vinegar) 1 tablespoon Herbes de Provence 1 bay leaf […]
weeknight meals
Chipotle-Squash Lamb Tacos
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, cut into rings 3 1/2 lbs boneless leg of lamb 2-3 large banana leaves* for the sauce/marinade 1 (7-oz) canned chipotle peppers in adobo 1 small onion, quartered 4 cloves garlic 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 cup roasted acorn squash (about 1/2 […]
Apple Butter Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese
Ingredients: 1 large onion, cut into rings 2 1/2 lb boneless pork roast 1 cup Musselman’s apple butter 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 teaspoon granulated garlic sea salt freshly ground black pepper 12 slices sourdough bread 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar butter Directions: Place the onions in a single layer in the bottom of a […]
Butternut Squash Pork Tacos
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lb boneless pork roast 1 1/2 lb (peeled, seeded) butternut squash, cut into 2 inch half moons* 2 jalapenos, sliced 1 onion, sliced 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon granulated garlic to serve: taco sized tortillas shredded Mexican cheeses sour cream hot sauce lettuce Directions: Place the butternut squash in the […]
Chorizo Autumn Vegetable Soup
Ingredients: group #1 1 acorn squash, cubed 2 carrots, cut into coins 2 very large parsnips, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 1 Walla Walla onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ground peri peri 8 cups Swanson chicken broth* sea salt freshly ground black pepper group #2 1 bunch lacinato kale 12 oz Portuguese-style […]
Peanut Butter & Cocoa Chili
Ingredients: 2 lb cubed beef 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 serrano chiles, diced 1 onion, diced 1 shallot, minced 30 oz fire roasted (canned) tomatoes, drained 15 oz canned dark red kidney beans, drained 2 1/2 tablespoons peanut butter 1 tablespoon cocoa 1/2 teaspoon cayenne 1/2 teaspoon Ancho chile 1 1/2 teaspoon Hot New Mexican […]
Slow Cooker Thyme Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients: 1 lb Brussels sprouts 1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced 1/2 cup chicken stock 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder* 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 1/2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves sea salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Place all […]
Slow Cooker Pork Chops & Sauerkraut
Ingredients: 32 oz finely shredded sauerkraut 1 onion, halved and thinly sliced 4 thick cut boneless pork chops 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons yellow mustard seed 1 1/2 tablespoons strong German mustard 1 1/2 tablespoon prepared horseradish 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds 1 teaspoon sugar or 1 teaspoon liquid turbinado sugar 1 bay […]
Mango Chipotle Chicken Chili
Ingredients: 2 lb ground chicken 1 mango, cubed 7 oz chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped 30 oz canned black beans, drained 30 oz canned fires roasted diced tomatoes, drained 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 large onion, chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon paprika sea salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Saute the pork […]
Southern-Inspired Beef Stew
Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped 2 carrots, diced 3 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 stalks celery, diced 8 oz cubed crimini mushrooms 1 1/2 lb cubed sirloin or other beef for stew 28 oz canned diced tomatoes 1 cup beef stock 1/2 lb okra, diced 9 oz fresh or frozen lima beans 6 oz […]