Beef Wellington Bites

1 Tbsp Vegetable oil 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, defrosted 2 lbs beef tenderloin, trimmed nad cut into 1″ cubes 1 Tbsp. butter 6 oz cremini mushrooms, minced 2 shallots, minced 1 Tbsp rosemary, chopped (plus whole sprigs for garnish) 1/4 C Dijon mustard 1 Egg, lightly beaten Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Step 1 […]

Lasagna

1 pound sweet Italian sausage ¾ pound lean ground beef ½ cup minced onion 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes 2 (6.5 ounce) cans canned tomato sauce 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste ½ cup water 2 tablespoons white sugar 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil […]

Tzatziki Recipe

Yield: 1 C ¾ English cucumber or 1 slicing cucumber peeled 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups Greek yogurt (nonfat works great) 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill 2-3 garlic cloves minced 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste […]

Spiced Pear Jam

8 C peeled finely chopped ripe pears (about 5.5 lbs) 4 C sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon (or more) 1/4 tsp ground cloves Add all the ingredients to a dutch oven. Bring mixture to a boil and stir constantly. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring frequently, for 2 hours or until thickened. Skim off foam […]

Old-Fashioned Raspberry Jam

Total Time 20 minutes plus canning time Makes 4 cups (1 L) (more–maybe 7 C?) 4 cups (1 liter) granulated sugar 4 cups (1 liter) raspberries Place sugar in an ovenproof shallow pan and warm in a 250°F (120°C) oven for 15 minutes. (Warm sugar dissolves better.) Place berries in a large stainless steel or […]

Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Honey Lime Chicken

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup mild salsa verde (medium for a kick) (I use roasted Herdez in the jar) 1/3-1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup lime juice 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 […]

Chipotle Lime Shrimp Burrito Bowls

Time: 30 minutes? SHRIMP 1 lb. jumbo shrimp (approximately 24 shrimp) deveined and peeled 2 tablespoons, plus 2 teaspoons olive oil divided 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice about 1 medium lime 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce finely minced (about 1/-2-1 tablespoon) 1 teaspoon adobo sauce liquid from can of peppers 2 garlic cloves minced […]

Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing

1/3 cup packed cilantro 2 tomatillos husks removed and roughly chopped 1 jalapeno deveined, seeded, roughly chopped 2 garlic cloves peeled 1 cup real mayonnaise 1 cup sour cream may sub Greek yogurt 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice use less if using Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix (1 oz. packet) – see DIY […]

Mediterranean Rice Bowls

MEAT-PICK ONE (OPTIONAL) 10 minute Greek chicken recipe at bottom Greek meatballs  Greek chicken  chicken shawarma doner chicken kebabs  harissa chicken  ROASTED VEGETABLES AND CHICKPEAS 1 small head cauliflower cut into bite-size florets (about 5 cups) 1 large sweet potato chopped into 1/2-inch cubes 1 15 oz. can chickpeas rinsed and drained 1/4 cup extra […]

Greek Meatballs (Keftedes)

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: tzatziki hummus Greek lemon rice Greek orzo pasta salad In a pita With TikTok Feta Pasta Greek pasta salad In Mediterranean rice bowl   1/2 small red onion 2 eggs 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon minced fresh […]