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 […]

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 1 Tbsp canola oil, if needed 12 purchased corn tortillas Guacamole for serving Salsa Fresca for serving Refried Beans and/or red rice for serving Cut off any big pieces […]

Chicken or Shrimp Curry

About 1 hour 1 C chopped onions 4 tsp olive oil, divided 1 green or red bell pepper, cut into strips 1 lb uncooked chicken (cut into bite sized cubes) or shrimp 1 Tbs red curry paste 2 Tbsp water 1 C coconut milk (14 oz can) 1 tsp curry powder 1-2 tsp salt (2 […]

Asian Barbecue Chicken

¼ C packed brown sugar ¼ C soy sauce 1 Tbsp lime juice ½ tsp crushed red pepper ¼ tsp curry powder 3 garlic cloves, minced 8 (6 oz) chicken thighs, skinned Lime wedges (optional) Green onions tops (optional) 1-Combine first 6 ingredients in a large zip-lock plastic bag; add chicken.  Marinate 4 hours or […]

Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients 1 1/2 Lbs chicken breast, chopped into bite size pieces Marinade: 1 cup plain yoghurt 2 Tbsp lemon juice 2 tsp cumin 2 tsp red pepper 2 tsp black pepper 2 tsp garam masala 1 tsp methi powder (we’ve been noticing this recipe is tasting bitter lately and wonder if it’s the methi so […]

Chicken Pot Pie

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cubed 1 cup sliced carrots 1 cup frozen green peas 1/2 cup sliced celery GRAVY: (One to one and a half times this)  1/3 cup butter 1/3 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon celery salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tsp thyme ¾ tsp […]

Beef and Cheese Manicotti

Note: if doubled, makes enough for 3-4 8 oz packages of manicotti. Ingredients 4 teaspoons olive oil 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 1 pound ground beef Salt and freshly ground black pepper 14 (8-ounce package) manicotti 1 (15-ounce) container whole-milk ricotta 3 cups shredded mozzarella 1 cup grated Parmesan 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley […]

Steak Marinade

Ingredients (Makes enough marinade for about 4-5 pounds of meat) 1/3 cup soy sauce 1 tbsp (heaping) brown sugar 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder 3 tablespoons dried basil 1 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes 1 teaspoon ground pepper 1/4 teaspoon […]

Grilled Salmon

1 ½ pounds salmon fillets  ½ teaspoon lemon pepper to taste ¼ teaspoon garlic powder to taste ½ teaspoon salt to taste ⅓ cup soy sauce ⅓ cup brown sugar ⅓ cup water ¼ cup vegetable oil Season salmon fillets with lemon pepper, garlic powder, and salt. In a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, brown […]