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 […]

Quick Pickled Red Onions

Uses: in Mexican foods, bowls, sandwiches, salads, burgers, etc. 1/2 large red onion halved, thinly sliced (1/8-inch) 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup water 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt (or table salt) Optional Add ins: 1 clove garlic crushed pinch red pepper flakes 1 […]

Instant Pot Corned Beef

Serves 4-6 Cook Time: About 2 hours from start to finish 3 pound flat cut corned beef brisket with seasoning packet 4 cups of beef broth 1 large onion, quartered 8 cloves of garlic Rinse the corned beef under cold water to remove excess salt and gel. Combine the seasoning packet, onion, and garlic in […]