Broccoli Cheddar Soup

August 19, 2023 - 2 mins read

If you long for cool days and hospital Panera food, this soup is for you. Pair with a crusty bread for a fast soup that feeds 6. Ingredients 2 Lg Carrots, grated 1 Lg White Onion, grated 1 Stick Butter 1/4C AP Flour + 1/4C AP Flour as needed 8C Chicken Stock (No/Low Sodium) 3 Broccoli heads, cut into florets and stalks shaved and cubed 8oz White Sharp Cheddar, grated from a block 8oz Yellow Extra Sharp Cheddar, grated from a block 2C Whole Milk Notes: This recipe’s salt content can get out of hand quickly.

Tuscan White Bean with Bacon

August 15, 2023 - 2 mins read

White beans are one of the most versatile canned ingredients in the kitchen. Easily dressed up and perfect for a fast pantry dinner and it only cost around $10 for the whole meal. This recipe calls for a few odds and ends that you may not have in your kitchen, leave them out! It’ll be better with them, but still a decent dinner without them. Ingredients 1/2 White Onion, chopped 1 14oz Can Spinach, drained and chopped roughly 2 14oz Cans White Beans (Cannellini) 1 14oz Can Petite Tomatoes, strained, liquid reserved 2 C dry Ditalini pasta 4 C Chicken Broth 1T Parsley 1T Italian Seasoning 1t Rosemary Salt & Pepper Fancy Additions Sun-dried Tomatoes in Oil Carrots and Celery for a real mirepoix Fresh instead of dried herbs 1T Red Wine Vinegar 1C White Wine (Chardonnay) 5 Bacon Strips, cut into postage stamp sized pieces Chicken Thighs or leftover rotisserie Chicken Parmesan Cheese, grated Steps In a large bowl combine chicken broth, ditalini, and dried herbs.

Pork Meatballs and Spicy Sauce

February 20, 2023 - 3 mins read

This dish is super versatile. Mix up the meatballs for meatball subs, or spaghetti. Make them tiny for soup, or giant for whatever reasons. Paired with the rigatoni and a bright and spicy sauce, this is sure to be a family favorite. Meatball Ingredients 2lb Pork Sausage, mild 1Lg Onion, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2C Whole Milk 1/2C Italian Seasoned Panko Bread Crumbs 3-4 dashes Worchestershire Sauce 1T Onion Powder 1T Garlic Powder 2-3T Italian Seasoning 2t Black Pepper Meatball Preparation Place a large stainless bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes.

Yellow Curry with Roasted Potatoes

February 9, 2023 - 3 mins read

This quick and delicious curry is a wonderful introduction to Indian food. With a spicy and fragrant sauce, and a variety of textures, this is bound to excite everyone at the dinner table. Don’t worry if you’re not a spice fan, take a quick dip in the raita for a cool relief. Serve with a fresh roti or naan or add in a quick-dish of Saag Paneer or vegetable Korma if serving a crowd.

Chicken Noodle Soup

January 31, 2023 - 2 mins read

A homestyle soup that’s perfect for a pantry clean-out or a turn of cool weather. Dress up with a chopped rotessierie chicken or keep it quick with canned chicken. Ingredients 2 Leeks, halved and sliced 2 Lg Carrots, quarted and sliced 2 Celery Ribs, halved and sliced 2 Garlic cloves, minced 1C Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay 2 Bay Leaves 1/2T Thyme 1/2T Rosemary 64oz Chicken Stock 1T Chicken Stock Powder 1 Lg Potato, peeled and diced 10oz (2 Cans) Chicken Breast, drained 6oz No Yolk Egg Noodles, Dumpling cut, broken Salt & Pepper EVOO Note: I usually allow the kids to break the noodles while I work on the soup.

Pasta Puttanesca

January 13, 2023 - 1 min read

Don’t let the sardines in this dish scare you! Sardines lend a great umami flavor to this deep meaty dish. A welcome reprieve from the traditional Sunday sauce. Ingredients 1Lg Yellow onion, minced 1 Stalk Celery, diced 1Lg Carrot, brunoised 100g Sardines in oil, drained (most tins are ~100g) 1lb (450g) Beef mince 500ml Red wine, Merlot 1 bunch Parsley, minced 1/4lb (100g ) Brown mushrooms, cleaned, sliced 1/2" wide 2Tbsp Tomato Paste 1Tbsp ea.

Beef Stroganoff

January 10, 2023 - 2 mins read

This is my absolute favorite dish in the entire world. It’s phenomenal hot off the oven, and even better reheated after a few days in the fridge. If Hamburger Helper is your only experience with this Russian classic, please try the below. It takes a little longer, but we promise it will be worth the time. Some notes from the kitchen: Don’t be afraid of the MSG! It’s a flavor booster that’s going to help keep the sodium low in an already hearty dish.

Shakshuka

January 7, 2023 - 1 min read

Shakshuka is a middle eastern breakfast staple and one you’ll be happy to have welcomed to your table! Ingredients 6 Eggs 2 14oz Cans, Diced Tomatoes 1 Lg Red Bell Pepper, minced 3 Cloves Garlic, minced 1T Paprika 1t Smoked Paprika 2t Cumin 2T Italian Parsley, minced Salt, Pepper, Olive Oil Parmesan, minced Parsley, Calabrian Chili flake, Olive Oil, for garnish Toast or Pita for dipping Steps In a large brazier, heat olive oil and saute bell pepper until transluscent.

Cabbage and Beef Bake

November 26, 2022 - 2 mins read

This quick low-calorie meal makes use of pantry staples and can be ready with little fuss. A chopped onion, a shredded cabbage, and some tinned tomatoes and you’re ready to eat! I’ve not included a picture as it is not photogenic by any means. Serve with buttered dinner rolls and finish with a flaky salt or go heavier with the seasonings throughout. Ingredients 1lb (450g) Ground Beef 1/2 White Onion, minced 2 Garlic cloves, minced 1/2t (3g) Paprika 1t (7g) Garlic powder 1t (7g) Onion powder Salt and Black pepper to taste 3/4 head Cabbage, shaved 28oz (800g) Diced tomato with Italian herbs 14oz (400g) Tomato sauce 1C short grained rice, Jasmine 1.

Japanese Golden Curry

November 14, 2022 - 2 mins read

Great with Beef, but enjoyable with pork, chicken, and shrimps. This is a favorite around our table and is a welcome detour from soups when cool weather comes around. This can be easily adapted for pressure pots, and modifications are included inline for doing so. Ingredients 2Lg Onions, cut into 16pcs ea. 2Lg Carrots, sliced faux tourne 1Lg Waxy Potato, cut into 8 pcs 1Lb (450g) Beef Rump Roast or Pork Butt/Shoulder cut into 2"x2" pcs Water to cover, roughly 3qts ( 2.