Bacon and Pepper Jack Skillet Mac-n-Cheese
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Spicy pepper jack cheese adds a little kick to your traditional macaroni and cheese, the crispy smoky applewood bacon sends it over the top!
- 12 ounces dried pasta (ones with ridges work best)
- 6 slices thick-cut applewood smoked bacon (chopped)
- 1 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion (finely diced)
- 1/2 red bell pepper (finely diced)
- 1 small jalapeno (seeded and minced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup cream cheese (softened )
- 8 ounces pepper jack cheese (grated)
- kosher salt (to taste)
- freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
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Ree's Chipotle Chicken Chili
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A deliciously smoky and spicy chicken chili that'll no doubt satisfy you.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 12 ounces Mexican beer (or any beer)
- 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 3 chipotles in adobo (minced)
- 1 (14 ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 (14 ounce) can pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoons kosher salt (I added two teaspoons)
- 1/4 cup masa harina (corn flour)
- 1 medium lime (juiced)
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Braised Pork Shoulder with Cheesy Fontina Grits
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Braised Pork Shoulder served over fontina grits is the cozy comfort in a bowl. Slowly braised pork nestled into creamy cheesy grits, topped with red wine pan juice gravy, pickled red onions and fresh minced parsley. It doesn't any cozier than this.
- 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons light olive oil (ro bacon fat plus more as needed)
- 1 large yellow onion (roughly chopped)
- 3 carrots (roughly chopped)
- 3 celery stalks (and any leafy green parts, roughly chopped)
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 head garlic (halved)
- 1 bunch parsley (stems and leaves)
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup coarse corn grits or polenta
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup freshly grated fontina cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- minced fresh parsley
- pickled red onions
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Crispy Baked Onion Petals + Fry Sauce
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Spicy and crispy baked onion petals dipped in a super easy and delicious fry sauce.
- 4 egg whites (whisked until frothy)
- 1 large sweet onion (halved and slice vertically {discard the thick center pieces})
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons all-purpose season salt (divided)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (divided)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (divided)
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup ketchup
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Lighter Fettuccine Alfredo
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This lighter fettuccine alfredo is so scrumptious! A deliciously fun and lighter twist on the beloved and classic fettuccine alfredo.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium shallot (diced small)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (or substitute with chicken broth)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated )
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 12 ounces fresh fettuccine noodles
- kosher salt (to taste)
- coarse black pepper (to taste)
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Toasted Cornmeal Pancakes with Honey Butter Maple Syrup
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In these Cornmeal Silver Dollar Pancakes, toasted cornmeal mixed with the usual pancake ingredients and made into the cutest silver dollar pancakes. Once golden, I love to drizzle with a homemade honey butter maple syrup. This recipe yields 45 silver dollar pancakes or 12 regular size.
- 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup coarsely ground polenta (or yellow corn grits)
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1¾ cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 6 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
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Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Toasted Walnut Parsley Pesto
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Cauliflower "steaks" seared, roasted and smothered in fresh, parsley and toasted walnut pesto.
- 1 large head of cauliflower (sliced into four 1-inch "steaks")
- olive oil
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup walnuts (toasted)
- 4 cloves garlic (peeled and roughly chopped)
- 1 bunch parsley (roughly chopped)
- 5 green onions (light green and dark green parts only, roughly chopped)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- freshly ground black pepper
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Roasted Vegetable Pasta Primavera
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A colorful mix of fresh vegetables are roasted and tossed with spaghetti, Parmesan cheese and seasonings for a delicious and healthy pasta dish.
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 medium shallots (sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 medium carrots (peeled and sliced into thin half-moons)
- 1 bunch broccoli (trimmed into florets)
- 8 ounces crimini mushrooms (quartered)
- 6 asparagus spears (trimmed into 1 inch pieces)
- 1 small yellow squash (halved and cut into half-moons)
- 1 small zucchini (halved and cut into half-moons)
- 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes (or your favorite, halved)
- 1/2 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup frozen petite peas (thawed)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan (plus more for serving)
- 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- kosher salt (to taste)
- freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 12 ounces spaghetti noodles
- 1/2 cup pasta water (reserved from cooking pasta)
- 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
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Bacon, Tomato + Avocado Smashed Toast with Balsamic Drizzle
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Toast topped an inch thick with smashed fresh avocado, crispy bacon, ripe tomatoes and drizzled with a thick, glossy balsamic reduction.
- 3 slices thick-cut applewood bacon (cut in half)
- 2 slices whole wheat bread (toasted)
- 1 small avocado
- 1 wedge lemon ( or lime)
- 1 medium tomato (sliced)
- 1 pinch kosher salt (to taste)
- freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
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Grilled Steak Salad with Blue Cheese + Grilled Grapes
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My favorite things in life; steak, salad, grilled grapes and blue cheese all on one plate.
- 4 cloves garlic (grated or finely minced)
- 1 tablespoon steak seasoning (Use McCormicks or Simply Organic Chophouse Seasoning (see notes))
- 1/4 cup low-sodium tamari
- 3 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2½ tablespoons worcestershire Sauce
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 cup grapeseed oil
- 2 pounds steak (I use ribeye)
- 2 bunches seedless red grapes
- 10 ounces salad greens
- 1 medium medium shallot (sliced thin)
- 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese
- 1/3 cup roasted sunflower seeds ( or pepitas)
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