Recipes

Ingredients Aromatics 1-1/2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces 1 Tablespoon grapeseed or vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 teaspoon garlic powder Spices 1 -3/4 teaspoons salt 3/4 teaspoon pepper 3/4 teaspoon mustard powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano Chili Base 3 large tomatoes, chopped 14.5oz can petite diced tomatoes 2-3 […]

Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20-25 minutes Ingredients 12 ounces short-cut pasta (elbow macaroni, gemelli, shells, penne, etc.) 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 ½ cups milk* 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup frozen or canned […]

Yields: 6-8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: Varies by method (see instructions) Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes Salt and black pepper to taste 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2-3 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced (adjust for desired spice level) 4 cloves garlic, minced […]

Ingredients Salad 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped 1 cup corn kernels (freshly cooked, frozen and thawed, or canned and drained) 1 (15oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 red bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro Optional additions Grilled chicken or shrimp 1/2 cup diced avocado 1/4 […]

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound Italian sausage (sweet or spicy, casings removed if needed) 1 medium onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat) 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes 4 cups chicken or […]

Yields: 6-8 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30-45 minutes (longer simmering develops more flavor) Ingredients Base 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 pounds ground beef (or your choice of ground meat – turkey works well too) 1 large yellow or white onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 4-6 cloves garlic, minced Seasonings 4 […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30-35 minutes Ingredients For the chicken 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to an even thickness) 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon olive oil For the sauce and vegetables 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves […]

Ingredients For the Roasted Poblano Salsa 3-4 large poblano peppers 1/2 medium onion, chopped 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon chili powder Salt and pepper to taste For the Chicken Filling 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Chill Time: At least 30 minutes (recommended) Ingredients Tuna 2 (5-ounce) cans of tuna in olive oil, drained (or water-packed tuna with an extra drizzle of olive oil) Veggies ½ cup chopped cucumber (seeded for less moisture) ½ cup chopped red onion ½ cup chopped red bell pepper […]

Ingredients For the Buffalo Chicken 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (Frank’s RedHot is classic) 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and black pepper to taste For the Salad 6-8 cups chopped romaine lettuce 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup chopped cucumber 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese 1/2 […]