Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 8-10 minutes Ingredients Salmon 4 (4-ounce) salmon fillets (skin on or off, wild-caught is recommended) Salt and freshly ground black pepper Small-Batch Pesto 1 packed cup fresh basil leaves, torn 1 tablespoon walnuts (or pine nuts) 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 large garlic clove, […]

Yields: 6-8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 8-10 hours on Low, or 4-6 hours on High Ingredients 1.5-2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1 ½ inch cubes 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 3-4 cloves garlic, minced 4 medium […]

Ingredients Base 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and diced 1 large yellow onion, diced 2-3 carrots, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 5 cups vegetable or chicken broth 1 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper Broccoli 1 large head of broccoli, cut into small florets (about 4 cups) […]

Yields: 24 bites Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients 1 (17.3-ounce) package frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed according to package instructions 1 (8-ounce) wheel of Brie cheese, rind removed 1/4 cup jam or preserves (any flavor you prefer: cranberry, apricot, fig, etc.) 1/4 cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds) Optional: Fresh herbs […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 – 30 minutes Ingredients Base 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 pounds potatoes (Yukon gold, red, or russet), peeled and diced into ¾ inch cubes Flavor Options (Choose What You Like): Protein ½ pound cooked breakfast sausage, crumbled […]

Yields: 2-3 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Ingredients 1 (16-ounce) package shelf-stable gnocchi 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 medium zucchini, diced 1/2 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen) 1/4 cup diced onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 cup heavy cream or half & […]

Yields: 2-3 servings Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10-15 minutes Ingredients 1 (16-ounce) package shelf-stable gnocchi (potato, sweet potato, or cauliflower gnocchi all work) 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons butter (vegan butter is a good substitution) 2 tablespoons capers, drained 1/4 cup white wine (or substitute with vegetable broth for an […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20-25 minutes Ingredients 12 ounces bacon, diced 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 tablespoon homemade seasoned salt (recipe below) or store-bought seasoning blend 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more if needed) 16 ounces gnocchi (shelf-stable or refrigerated) […]

Yields: 8-10 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Bake Time: 10 minutes (crust), 20-25 minutes (filling) Chill Time: Minimum 2 hours Ingredients Crust 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full sheets) 1/2 cup sliced almonds 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Filling 1 cup heavy cream 8 ounces […]

Yields: 8-10 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Chill Time: At least 4 hours, ideally overnight Ingredients Graham Crackers: 1 (9 oz) package of chocolate graham crackers (you can also use regular ones if you prefer, or try other flavored varieties) Whipped Cream: 3 cups heavy whipping cream Sweetener: 1/2 cup powdered sugar Cream Cheese: 8 […]