Recipes

Ingredients: Tortilla Chips: A large bag of sturdy restaurant-style tortilla chips. Cooked Chicken: 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works great!) Taco Seasoning: 1 tablespoon store-bought or your favorite homemade blend Cheddar Cheese: About 2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese (sharp cheddar provides more flavor) Optional Toppings: Diced tomatoes Diced red onion Sliced jalapeños […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients: Salmon: 4 (6-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets Olive oil: 2 tablespoons Lemon: 1 large, half sliced into thin rounds, half juiced Fresh Dill: 3 tablespoons, chopped Garlic: 2 cloves, minced Salt: 1 teaspoon Black pepper: ½ teaspoon Equipment: Baking dish or baking sheet Aluminum […]

Ingredients For the Filling: 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean to fat ratio is ideal) 1/4 cup water 3-4 tablespoons taco seasoning (store-bought or try the homemade mix below) For the Tacos: 12 corn tortillas Vegetable oil for frying Toppings: Shredded lettuce Shredded cheddar cheese Diced tomatoes Optional: chopped onions, sour cream, hot sauce, etc. […]

Ingredients: Chicken & Marinade: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (breasts can work but thighs are juicier) 3 tablespoons taco seasoning (store-bought, or use your favorite blend) Juice of 2 limes 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Secret Sauce: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour cream Juice of 1/2 lime 1 teaspoon garlic […]

Ingredients: Chicken Marinade: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thinly sliced or cubed) 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Burrito Fillings: 4 large flour tortillas 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: Ground Beef Mixture: 1 pound ground beef (80/20 or 85/15 works best) 1 packet taco seasoning (use your favorite brand or a homemade mix) 1/2 cup water Salad Base: 1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 large tomatoes, diced […]

Ingredients: 1 pound Brussels sprouts: Look for firm, fresh sprouts. 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar: Use a good quality balsamic. 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup: Adds sweetness to balance the balsamic. 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Optional additions: 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, 2 tablespoons dried cranberries Equipment: […]

Yields: About 2 cups Prep time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 3 ripe avocados (Hass variety is excellent for guacamole) 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro 1-2 serrano or jalapeño peppers (seeded and minced, adjust based on desired heat level) Juice of 1 large lime (or about 2-3 tablespoons) 1/2 teaspoon […]

Yields: About 8-10 biscuits Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 18-20 minutes Ingredients: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon fine salt 10 tablespoons (1 ¼ sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional, but adds richness) ½ cup chopped […]

Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1-2 cloves garlic, finely minced (adjust to your preferred garlic intensity) 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives 1/4 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Instructions: Prep the ingredients: Allow the butter to soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes before starting. Mince the garlic […]