Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6–8 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40–50 minutes Total Time: 55–70 minutes (includes 5–10 minutes resting) Pan: 3–4 qt heavy saucepan (thick-bottomed) Quick Ingredients ¾ cup (150 g) short-grain rice (arborio or sushi) 5 cups (1.18 L) whole milk, divided ¼ tsp fine sea salt 6–8 green cardamom […]
Skillet Brown-Butter Apple Crisp with Toasted Oats & Pecans and Warm Bourbon Caramel
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Prep: Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Peel/core/slice 6–7 tart apples (about 2½ lb / 1.1 kg). Toss with 2 tbsp lemon juice, ¼ cup (50 g) sugar, 1 tbsp flour, 1 tsp cinnamon, pinch salt, and 1 tsp lemon zest. Brown the butter: In a 10–12 in (25–30 cm) oven-safe skillet, […]
Crock Pot Baked Beans Recipe
Ingredients: 1 pound dried navy beans (about 2 cups) 8 ounces bacon, diced 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup ketchup 1/4 cup molasses 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons your favorite barbecue sauce 1 tablespoon yellow mustard 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup […]
Crock Pot Cheeseburger Fries with Special Sauce Recipe
Ingredients: For the Cheeseburger Topping: 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 or 85/15 for best flavor) 1 large yellow onion, chopped 1/2 cup beef broth 1-1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon gluten-free Tamari or soy sauce (omit Tamari for gluten-free) Salt and pepper to taste For the […]
Apple Tarragon Chicken Salad Recipe
Ingredients: Chicken: 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie, grilled, poached, or baked all work well) Apple: 1 large crisp apple (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Gala, Pink Lady), diced Celery: 1 cup celery, finely chopped Nuts: 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, toasted Onion: 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped (optional, for a flavor boost) Fresh […]
Chipotle Cheddar Turkey Burgers Recipe
Ingredients: For the burgers: 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean for healthier option) 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped (adjust for heat preference) 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for extra smokiness) Salt […]
Easy Gluten Free Green Bean Casserole Recipe
Yields: 6-8 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30-35 minutes Ingredients: 1 pound fresh green beans (trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces) or 2 (15-ounce) cans cut green beans (drained) 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 ounces sliced mushrooms 2 cloves garlic (minced) 1/4 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour 2 cups milk (your choice of regular […]
Bacon-Wrapped BBQ Shrimp with Chimichurri Sauce Recipe
Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 10-15 minutes (dependent on cooking method) Ingredients: For the Shrimp: 1 lb jumbo shrimp (about 16-20 count), peeled, deveined, tails left on 8 slices thin-cut bacon 1 tablespoon olive oil BBQ Seasoning: 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black […]
Baked Pesto Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 – 30 minutes Ingredients: Chicken: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to an even thickness) Salt and pepper: to taste Breadcrumbs: 1/2 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs Panko breadcrumbs: 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese: 1/4 cup grated Egg: 1 large, lightly beaten Olive oil: 1-2 tablespoons Pesto: 1/2 […]
Bacon-Wrapped Almond-Stuffed Dates Recipe
Yields: About 20 pieces Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20-25 minutes Ingredients 20 large Medjool dates, pitted 20 whole raw almonds 10 slices of thin-sliced bacon, cut in half crosswise Optional: Goat cheese (for a sweet and savory twist) Equipment Baking sheet Wire rack (optional, but highly recommended) Toothpicks Parchment paper or aluminum foil […]

