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Tomatillo Salsa Verde

Ingredients2 pounds tomatillos3 jalapeños4 garlic cloves2tsp of olive oil1 medium-large onion2/3 cup fresh cilantro leavessalt to taste ToolsBaking PansOvenFood ProcessorGloves (if you don’t want to have jalapenos on your fingers) Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C) Remove husk from tomatillos and wash as they will be very sticky. Do the best youContinue reading “Tomatillo Salsa Verde”

Chicken Salad

Ingredients2-3 cups cooked chicken (I use thighs/legs, but breasts or a mix work fine as well)1 cup chopped cranberries1/2 cup chopped pumpkin seeds (or you can use nuts if you want)1/2 cup diced red onion1/2 cup mayo (whatever kind you prefer)2 tsp celery seedjuice of one lemonsalt to tastepepper (I use 10 cracks but itsContinue reading “Chicken Salad”

Tangy and Sweet Salmon

IngredientsSalmon cut into 4-6 oz pieces (I personally buy them frozen in that size) 3 TBS Dijon or Stone Ground Mustard (NOT yellow)1.5 TBS Maple Syrup1 tsp Smoked Paprika (my suggestion below)Salt Tools Baking Pan Parchment paper or Aluminum Foil Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (107 degrees C) Season the fish pieces with aContinue reading “Tangy and Sweet Salmon”

Lace Cookies

Makes minimum 24, but sometimes 30 Ingredients1 stick (1/2 cup) of unsalted butter 2 1/4 cups of brown sugar (light or dark)2 1/4 cups of rolled oats (NOT quick oats or steel cut oats)2 TBSP of all purpose flour (or chickpea flour for GF cookies)1 egg1/2 - 1 tsp of vanilla (depending on how muchContinue reading “Lace Cookies”

Lemon Basil Pesto

Guest Blogger: Lori NicholsYields 1 cup Ingredients1/4 cup pine nuts2 cups lemon basil leaves (if you only have regular basil the recipe becomes Basil Pesto instead of - you guessed it - Lemon Basil Pesto)1/4 - 1/2 cup Parmesan (shredded or shred before you use)1 garlic clove1/2 cup olive oil ToolsBlender or Food Processor ToastContinue reading “Lemon Basil Pesto”

Mango Instant Pot Chicken

Ingredients6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (you could also use chicken breasts they will just be a bit drier)2 mangoes12 oz cranberry sauce preferably with whole berries1 TBSP brown sugarSalt ToolsInstant Pot (sorry if you don’t have one this recipe is not for you) Cut mangoes into one inch squares as best you can understanding aContinue reading “Mango Instant Pot Chicken”

Pavlova

Ingredients4 egg whites, room temp (if you forget to get out ahead of time like I do you can place eggs in a bowl of warm - not hot - water for five minutes)1 cup sugar for base plus a handful for whipping cream1 tsp cornstarch or potato starch (for Passover)1 tsp cider vinegar (notContinue reading “Pavlova”

Roasted Red Pepper Pesto

Ingredients2 red bell peppers (or 12 - 16 oz jarred roasted red peppers)2-3 cloves of garlic (depending on how much you like garlic)Olive Oil1/2 - 1 cup loosely packed basil leaves1/4 - 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese ToolsSalt (optional)Baking PanFood Processor To Roast The Peppers (if you are not using jarred) Preheat your broiler. CutContinue reading “Roasted Red Pepper Pesto”

Asparagus Two Ways

This one is a twofer. Roasted or Steamed, the choice is yours! IngredientsServes 41 bunch of asparagus (or two if you want to do both ways) Salt (read my Kale Chips recipe for my thoughts on how to measure salt) For Roasting Olive Oil 1 tsp of Roasted garlic powder, garlic powder or 1 TBSPContinue reading “Asparagus Two Ways”

Latkes

Ingredients5lb bag potato (recommend Russet) 2ish eggs2 fresh onions (trust me don’t use frozen!) Handful of flour (any kind)1 tsp of saltOil (big container) ToolsGrater (or if you have a fancy machine)Skillet (s)Ability to have your kitchen smell Peel, cut and grate potatoes using a fancy machine if you have one and hand grater ifContinue reading “Latkes”