CLASSIC ROAST
Ingredients 4-5 lb beef roast (such as sirloin or ribeye) 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1/2 tablespoon black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 4-5 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 2 sprigs of fresh thyme 2 cups beef broth 1 cup red wine 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Directions Preheat […]
CHICKEN FAJITAS
Ingredients 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 green bell pepper, sliced 1 onion, sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and pepper, to taste Flour tortillas Toppings (such as shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, and […]
LEMON GARLIC ROAST CHICKEN
Ingredients 1 whole chicken (4-5 pounds) 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 lemon, zested and juiced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Fresh thyme sprigs Directions Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, combine the garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pat the chicken […]
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
Ingredients 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced 4 eggs, separated 1/4 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup heavy cream Directions In a double boiler, melt chocolate and butter together. In a large bowl, beat egg yolks and 1/4 cup white sugar until thick and pale. Stir in melted […]
WHOLE WHEAT BREAD
Ingredients 3 cups whole wheat flour 1 1/2 cups warm water 1/4 cup honey 2 teaspoons active dry yeast 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons salt Directions In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast and salt. Add warm water, honey and oil and mix well. Knead the dough for 10 minutes until it’s smooth and […]
CHEESECAKE
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup white sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1 1/4 cups white sugar 4 eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup all-purpose flour Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup white […]
CAPRESE SALAD
Ingredients 2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste Directions Arrange the sliced tomatoes and fresh mozzarella cheese on a large platter. Sprinkle the fresh basil leaves over the top of the tomatoes and mozzarella. Drizzle the olive […]
ROASTED BEET SALAD
Ingredients 4 medium beets, peeled and chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste 6 cups arugula 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup olive oil Directions Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, toss the chopped beets with […]
FRENCH DIP SANDWICH
Ingredients 1 lb beef roast (such as sirloin or ribeye) 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, sliced 4 garlic cloves, minced 3 cups beef broth 1/2 cup red wine 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon dried thyme 4-6 French rolls 6-8 slices provolone cheese Directions Preheat the […]
BAKED LEMON BUTTER COD
Ingredients 4 cod fillets (6 oz each) 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 lemon, juiced and zested 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Fresh parsley, chopped Directions Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. […]