Makes ~5 bowls 12~16oz Kielbasa sausage1 Medium yellow onion, diced~5 Cloves garlic, crushed .5 lb Lentils4 tsp Better Than Bouillon stock concentrate (Chicken preferred, but use whatever you want)5 Cups water14 oz Diced Tomatoes1/2 tsp sugar1 Tablespoon Thyme2 tsp Hot sauce1.5 Teaspoon Cayenne 1.5 Tablespoon Butter1.5 Tablespoon Flour Cut sausage into half circles, at most… Continue reading Sausage and Lentil Soup
Old Bay Cheddar Grits with Andoulle & Tomatoes
Serves 4. Prep time = 30 minutes 12 oz – Andouille Sausage, cut diagonally into1/2” slices 1 – medium Yellow Bell Pepper, chopped 4 cloves – garlic, finely sliced 1 pint – grape tomatoes 1/4 tspn – kosher salt 1 TBSP – butter 2/3 cups – Instant Grits 1 cup – cheddar cheese, shredded 1/2… Continue reading Old Bay Cheddar Grits with Andoulle & Tomatoes
Spicy Mexican Street Corn Salad
Serves 12 – Courtesy of iheartvegetables.com 2 14oz bags – frozen corn 1 Tbsp – Olive Oil 1/4 cup – Mayonnaise 8 oz – Feta Cheese, crumbled 1/2 Jalapeno – finely diced 1/2 cup – Cilantro, chopped 3 cloves – garlic, minced 1 lime, halved Salt & Black pepper – to taste Red Pepper Flakes… Continue reading Spicy Mexican Street Corn Salad
Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Satisfies the chinese take out want! Materials: 1 1/3 cups soy sauce 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground ginger 2 pinches red pepper flakes 4 tablespoons of water 4 tablespoons of cornstarch 4 teaspoons of vegetable oil 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into chunks (Slice thin at an angle rather than cube… Continue reading Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Southwestern Chicken and Rice
Serves: 6 , about 550 calories per serving Materials: 2 pounds chicken breast, cut in half to be skinny 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 poblano pepper, diced 2 Jalapeños, diced 1 sweet onion, diced 2 cloves garlic,… Continue reading Southwestern Chicken and Rice
Sweet and Spicy Chili Chicken (General Tso’s)
2 pounds chicken breast 2 cups rice 3 1/2 cups water 4 egg whites 4 tbsp soy sauce 3 cups corn starch 1 1/2 tbsp salt 1 tbsp pepper 8 oz chili garlic sauce (Huy Fong is good – same brand as sriracha with the rooster) 10 oz sweet chili sauce (Mae Ploy) 8-12 dried… Continue reading Sweet and Spicy Chili Chicken (General Tso’s)
Frittata
18 eggs 2 lbs hot ground sausage 1 large onion, diced 4 potatoes, skinned and sliced 1 lbs sharp cheddar shredded 4 cloves garlic 1 lbs bacon, chopped 3 cups milk (1 cup / 6 eggs) Large oven safe skillet or dish (15 inch cast iron works well) Preheat oven to 375 F Whisk eggs,… Continue reading Frittata
Shrimp Po’ Boy Sliders
Recipe modified from Blue Apron Sandwich – famous for recipes featuring constant seasoning with salt and ground black pepper. Serves 5. 1 French Bread Baguette 1 TBSP – Olive Oil 1 small shallot, fine chopped 1 Serrano Pepper, finely chopped 1 Tsp – Olive Oil 1 lb – large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 egg… Continue reading Shrimp Po’ Boy Sliders
Shrimp Po’ Boy Sandwich
Recipe modified from Blue Apron – famous for recipes featuring constant seasoning with salt and ground black pepper. Serves 6. Total time: 35 minutes 2. pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined 6 Ciabata Sandwich Buns or 2 Ciabata baggettes 2 ears – corn, kernels cut off cob 1/2 lb – tomatoes, sliced 2 Tbsp –capers,… Continue reading Shrimp Po’ Boy Sandwich
Cilantro-Tomato Salsa for Pasta
Serve with pastas, bean-rice recipes, or chips 2 – large tomatoes, chopped 2 – jalapenos, finely chopped 6 – green onions, chopped – greens and bulbs 1/4 to 1/2 cup (to taste) – cilantro, chopped 1 – lime, juiced (approx 2 TBSP)