Recipes

Ingredients 2 (13-14 ounce) packages smoked kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1-inch rounds 1 cup sweet chili sauce 1 cup barbecue sauce (use your favorite kind) Instructions 1. Prep the kielbasa: Slice your kielbasa into 1-inch rounds. For more surface area and sauce absorption, you can cut the pieces on a diagonal. 2. Combine the ingredients: […]

Yields: 6-8 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 4 hours on HIGH or 8 hours on LOW Ingredients Core Ingredients 1 pound ground beef (or Italian sausage, or a mix) 1 medium onion, chopped 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 (6 ounce) can […]

Ingredients Pork: 3-4 lb boneless pork shoulder (also known as a pork butt) Seasoning 1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, but adds a nice depth) Oil: 1 tablespoon olive oil, or other neutral high-heat oil Sauce 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/3 cup bourbon 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon […]

Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 5-6 hours on LOW, or 3-4 hours on HIGH. Ingredients For the Cuban Pulled Pork 1.5-2 lbs boneless pork shoulder or pork butt 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 orange, juiced 1 […]

Ingredients 1 lb lean ground beef 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (like Rotel), undrained 1 (10 oz) can red enchilada sauce (choose your spice level) 2 tablespoons taco seasoning […]

Ingredients For the Carnitas 3-4 pounds boneless pork shoulder (also known as pork butt) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1 large orange, juiced 1/2 cup chicken broth For Serving Eggs Avocado, sliced Fresh […]

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 […]