Cornbread

1 C cornmeal 2 C flour 1 1/2 C sugar 1 Tbsp. baking powder 4 eggs (separated) 1/2 tsp. salt 3/4 C melted butter 1 C evaporated milk 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 C butter Combine dry ingredients. In another bowl combine melted butter, evaporated     milk, vanilla, and egg yolks. Pour into dry ingredients, mix. […]

Orzo with Parmesan and Basil

2 Tbsp. butter 1 C uncooked orzo pasta 1  (14.5 oz. ) can chicken broth 1/2 C grated parmesan 1/4  C chopped fresh basil Salt and pepper to taste 2  Tbsp. chopped fresh basil Melt butter at medium high heat.  Stir in orzo and sauté until lightly browned Stir in chicken stock and bring to […]

Gnocchi with Thick Marinara Sauce

SAUCE: 1 Tbsp olive oil                 2  C  chopped onion ( about 1 onion) 1/2  C  tomato puree        2  minced garlic cloves 1 tsp. sugar                      2  C  chopped seeded plum tomato 1/4  tsp. salt                     1/2  tsp. dried oregano […]

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

1 stick of butter 6 slices of white bread (remove crust and tear into pieces 5  1/2 C milk 1/2 C flour 2 tsp. salt 1/4  tsp. Nutmeg 1/4  tsp. pepper 1/4 tsp. cayenne 4  1/2 C grated sharp cheddar cheese 2  C grated gruyere cheese (or cheddar cheese;     or 1 1/4 C grated […]

Meatloaf

2 Tbsp butter 2 medium onions, finely chopped (2 C) 1 Tbsp minced garlic 1 medium celery rib, finely chopped 1 medium carrot, peeled and finely chopped 3 scallions, finely chopped (½ C) 2 tsp salt ¾ tsp pepper 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce ⅔ C ketchup divided 1 ½ lbs ground beef chuck ¾ lb […]

Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops

4 (¾ inch thick) center-cut pork loin chops (about 2 lbs total) Salt and pepper 2 Tbsp olive oil 8 small shallot, peeled, leaving root ends intact, and quartered ⅔ C balsamic vinegar 1 ½ tsp sugar Pat pork dry and sprinkle with ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper Heat oil in 12 inch […]

Carnitas

3 lb boneless pork shoulder or country-style ribs 6 cloves garlic, halved Zest of 1 orange, cut into strips ¾ C fresh orange juice Sea salt (we keep using fine sea salt, but I think the recipe means coarse because when we use fine it’s too salty) 1 Tbsp canola oil, if needed 12 purchased […]

Polenta with BBQ Turkey

2 C polenta 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp cumin 1 lb lean ground turkey 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 1 medium red pepper, chopped 1 C frozen corn kernels ½ C barbecue sauce Salt and pepper to taste 1 ½ C shredded mozzarella Cook polenta according to instructions.  Add […]

Teriyaki Chicken

1 cup soy sauce 1 cup granulated sugar 1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar 6 cloves garlic, crushed in a press 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 3-inch cinnamon stick 1 tablespoon pineapple juice 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs 2 tablespoons cornstarch In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients except […]

Butter Chicken

Marinade: 4 chicken breasts 1 cup plain yoghurt 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp coriander 1/2 tsp cayenne/red pepper 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp tumeric 1 tsp garam masala 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp methi powder Sauce: 2 Tbsp butter 1 small onion, diced 3 tsp garlic, minced 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp tumeric […]