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Sausage, Kale and Veggie Soup {Low Carb / Keto}

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Whenever it’s cold outside, I crave a big pot of #soup or stew to warm my bones and forget that its Winter outside…I’m used to the NY Winters I grew up with, but down here in Florida it’s a little crazy for it to be so chilly right now!

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So I made a big pot of this #delicious Sausage, Kale and Veggie Soup, which seemed perfect for a major binge-watching session of Bridgerton on Netflix. (Have you seen it yet!? #OMG I am in #love with that show! No time for a full review here but I’ll talk more about that later in my Winter #2021 Things I Love post coming up next week..A must see if you like historical dramas!)

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Not only is this soup super comforting, but it’s #healthy, #lowcarb and #keto-friendly and quite filling too! I made it with some spicy ground Italian sausage (you can also use sweet sausage instead if you like less heat), a few big handfuls of fresh baby kale, and sautéed lots of fresh veggies too – carrots, celery, garlic, onions, parsley and zucchini. Then I simmered it all together with some beef broth, Everglades seasoning, Italian seasoning, olive oil + red pepper flakes into a big pot of goodness.

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I topped it off with more fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese and went. to. TOWN. And of course served it with a glass of crisp white wine to go with.

Feel free to substitute #vegan sausage, white cannellini beans, sliced baby Bella mushrooms, a few halved baby potatoes or cauliflower florets / cauliflower rice instead of the Italian sausage if you want to make the soup #vegan or #vegetarian…but you might want to add more seasonings and a little more olive oil if not using sausage to amp up the flavors. You can also use ground turkey or chicken instead of sausage if you prefer… (not vegetarian but a little healthier and less fat). And it’s just as delicious with chicken broth or veggie broth too.

Anyway you make it, I hope you enjoy and stay warm! What better way to spend a weekend afternoon than a good show and some comfy soup? 🙂

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Sausage + Kale Veggie Soup

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Yield: Serves 8

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups

This is a super delicious and comforting soup for the Winter made with Italian Sausage, Baby Kale, and lots of veggies like carrots, celery, garlic, onions, and zucchini all simmered together into a big pot of goodness. Topped with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese - all you need is some crusty Italian bread and a glass of crisp white wine to make it a healthy meal. Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 pound ground Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
  • 2 carrots, chopped or sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Sea salt and pepper, to taste
  • 5 cups beef broth (or chicken or vegetable)
  • 1 zucchini, halved and sliced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Everglades seasoning (or seasoned salt)
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2-3 cups fresh baby kale, shredded
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish

Instructions

  1. Sauté 1 pound ground Italian sausage in 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat in a Dutch oven for about 5 minutes until sausage was no longer pink; remove from pot with a slotted spoon into a mixing bowl.
  2. Add the carrots, onion, celery, and garlic into the same pot with additional tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper (to taste), and cook for another 5 minutes until veggies are soft.
  3. Add the cooked sausage back in to the pot and add the broth, sliced zucchini, Everglades seasoning (or seasoned salt), garlic powder, red pepper flakes (if using), tomato paste, Italian seasoning; bring soup to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer the soup over medium-low heat for 10-15 mins. Add two large handfuls of fresh baby kale (about 2-3 large cups), and chopped fresh parsley; simmer another 5-10 mins until the kale is wilted.
  5. Stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese at the end and serve hot with a little more cheese on top. Garnish with additional fresh parsley and serve with a glass of wine and crusty Italian bread, if desired.

Notes

You can sub vegan sausage, white cannellini beans, sliced baby Bella mushrooms, a few halved baby potatoes or cauliflower florets/rice instead of sausage to make it vegetarian...you might want to add more seasonings to taste, and add a little more olive oil if not using sausage for amped up flavors.

You can also use ground turkey or chicken instead of sausage if you prefer. (not vegetarian but a little healthier and less fat).

https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2021/01/sausage-kale-and-veggie-soup-low-carb-keto/

More soup recipes you may enjoy: 

Classic Minestrone Soup

French Lentil Vegetable Soup

Veggie and Bean Soup

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Hearty Beef Vegetable Soup

Beef Vegetable Soup

Beef Vegetable Soup

Fall is finally upon us and its my favorite time of year! I especially love cozy soups and stews when it starts to get chilly outside. One of my favorites is this lovely Beef Vegetable Soup made with chunks of beef roast and tons of healthy and colorful veggies like carrots, onions, celery, garlic, zucchini, tomatoes and baby peas cooked in a flavorful beef broth with a hint of red wine vinegar and fresh herbs that will fill your belly and warm your toes.

First sear the beef in a large pot over high heat in a large soup pot or Dutch oven for a few minutes. Remove the beef to a large plate, then add the veggies and fresh herbs and sauté them for about 5 minutes. Add the vinegar and cook a few more minutes. Then pour in the beef stock, tomatoes, tomato sauce, cover, and let it bubble and simmer for about an hour and a half on low heat until the meat and veggies are meltingly tender and all the flavors meld together into a big pot of savory, delicious goodness.

Add zucchini and peas

Add the pre-cooked zucchini and frozen baby peas in the pot the last 10 minutes of cooking (so they don’t get too mushy. Look at all the goodness going on in there!

 

Serve the soup with some garlic butter Texas toast for dipping along with a glass of red wine for double coziness and maximum comfort.

Beef Veggie Soup

Enjoy!

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Hearty Beef Vegetable Soup

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours

Yield: 10

Serving Size: Approx. 1 cup

Calories per serving: 209

Fat per serving: 7g

This Beef Vegetable soup is super healthy and filling and perfect for Fall. Chock full of veggies like onions, garlic, carrots, zucchini, peas and celery cooked with chunks of chuck beef roast, tomatoes and tomato sauce and beef broth. Great served with fresh parsley and a side of garlic butter Texas Toast for dipping!

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil or grapeseed oil
  • 2 3/4 pounds stew beef or chuck roast, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons kosher or sea salt
  • 2 cups yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cups celery, chopped or thinly sliced
  • 2 cups carrot, chopped or sliced
  • 1 cup zucchini, sliced and halved
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 4 1/2 cups beef broth (or more for thinner soup)
  • 1 (15-ounce) can low-sodium tomato sauce
  • 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup frozen baby peas
  • Fresh Italian parsley, chopped, for garnish
  • Garlic Butter Texas Toast, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over high heat. Season beef with pepper and 1 teaspoon of salt, and add half of the beef, sautéing until browned on all sides but still pink in the center; transfer to a plate or bowl. Add additional tablespoon of oil to the pot and repeat with the rest of the beef.
  2. Reduce heat to medium-high and heat additional tablespoon of oil. Saute the onion, carrots, celery, zucchini and garlic until soft and tender, about 5 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon salt, dried oregano, fresh thyme and 1/4 teaspoon of seasoned salt and cook for another minute. Remove zucchini and set aside to add back in later.
  3. Add red wine vinegar and cook over medium-high for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Add beef broth, tomato sauce and diced tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and cover the pot, letting the soup simmer for 1 hour 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the meat is cooked through and tender. Add frozen baby peas and sautéed zucchini in the last 5-10 minutes of cooking.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley and garlic butter Texas toast for serving. Goes great with a glass of dry red wine like Merlot of Cabernet.
https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2020/09/hearty-beef-vegetable-soup/

Other Beef Veggie soup recipes you might enjoy: 

Vegetable-Beef Soup, NY Times

Hearty Beef Vegetable Soup, Taste of Home

Hearty Beef and Freezer Veggie Soup, Southern Living

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Parisian Pasta w/ Ham, Gruyere + Caramelized Onions

Parisian Pasta with Ham + Caramelized Onions

I was invited to participate in the Frick’s Quality Meats Blogger Recipe Challenge this year and decided to make this delicious Parisian Pasta with Ham, Gruyere and Caramelized Onions. 

Parisian Pasta with Ham + Caramelized Onions

This is a heavenly Parisian-style baked pasta dish made with a cheesy creamy Mornay sauce (a béchamel made with melted Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses), sweet caramelized onions, and delicious Frick’s Hickory Smoked Sliced Gourmet Ham, all baked into a pot of melty goodness, then topped with crunchy browned croissants and fresh chives and parsley.

Frick's Gourmet Ham

Frick’s Quality Meats chooses only the finest handpicked cuts of meat, cured with real cane sugar which are slow-roasted in small batches over American hardwood to lock in their sweet, smoky flavor. They have a great selection of delicious products including Bone-in Half Ham, Sliced Applewood Quarter Ham, Gourmet Sliced Boneless Ham, Shingled (sliced) Ham, Bologna, Sausages, Smoked Meat and Turkey Drums – delivering a full range of delicious flavors that can transform any recipe into an extravagant dish.

Cook Pasta

First cook your pasta according to package directions (about 1-2 mins less than recommended cooking time, al dente). Drain and toss with a little olive oil to prevent sticking, and set aside.

Saute onions

Next, caramelize your onions by sautéing them in butter until golden,

Caramelized sweet onions

then add a pinch of salt and pepper and let them cook on low heat for about 30 minutes until caramelized, sweet and golden brown.

Frick's Gourmet Ham

Cut the ham into medium size lardons.

Shred cheeses

Shred the Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses.

make roux

Make your mornay sauce by first cooking some flour in butter and add milk, whisking in to make your roux.

Add cheeses

Add the Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses, some French grey sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, and whisk together until you get a luscious creamy cheese sauce.

baked Parisian pasta

Spray a casserole dish with some cooking spray and start layering the pasta with caramelized onions and ham. Pour the cheese sauce over the casserole and mix together so sauce coats the pasta evenly, top with additional Gruyere and Parmesan cheese. Bake in a 375 degree oven for about 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Top with croissants and broil

Top with torn croissants, turn the oven up to a high broil and cook for about 2 minutes until the croissants are crunchy and browned (being careful not to burn!)

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Top with minced chives and parsley, serve immediately. Pair this luscious baked dish with a light white crisp wine (Sauvignon or Sancerre) and a mixed greens salad with a Champagne-Dijon vinaigrette dressing. Perfect for brunch or a cozy Fall dinner!

Parisian Pasta with Gruyere and Caramelized Onions

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Parisian Pasta Bake w/ Ham, Gruyere + Caramelized Onions

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 4-6

Serving Size: 1 cup

This is a heavenly Parisian-style baked pasta dish made with a cheesy creamy mornay sauce, sweet caramelized onions, and delicious Frick's cooked ham, baked into a pot of melty goodness, then topped with crunchy browned croissants and fresh chives and parsley. Perfectly paired with a light white crisp wine (Sauvignon or Sancerre) and a mixed greens salad with a champagne-dijon vinaigrette dressing.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces dried pasta (Trivelle, Rotini, Campanelle, or Cavatappi)
  • MORNAY SAUCE:
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted premium butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese (or Fontina, Comte, Emmental)
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled and smashed
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon French grey sea salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • CARAMELIZED ONIONS:
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion, sliced thin
  • Pinch of French grey sea salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
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  • 1 cup Frick's Cooked Ham, chopped into small lardons
  • 1 large croissant, torn
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley and chives, minced

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water for 8 minutes (cook 1-2 minutes less than recommended package directions, al dente), drain, toss with 1-2 tablespoons olive oil and set aside).
  3. Make the Mornay Sauce:
  4. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk for about 1 minute to make a roux, being careful not to burn or brown.
  5. Slowly add the milk, whisking occasionally, until you get a smooth sauce consistency.
  6. Add the garlic and simmer for about 5 minutes, remove smashed garlic clove.
  7. Stir in both of the cheeses, whisk until melted and you get a thick, creamy cheese sauce. Add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, to get a thinner sauce until thickness and consistency is to liking. You can also add more butter and flour (equal parts) to make the sauce thicker. Season with grey sea salt, pepper, and nutmeg, and reduce heat to low.
  8. Make the caramelized onions:
  9. Melt butter in a small saute pan over medium heat.
  10. Add the onions and cook until lightly browned, then turn the heat down to low, add salt and pepper, and slowly cook onions for about 30 minutes, until sweet and caramelized.
  11. Make the casserole:
  12. Grease a medium casserole dish with oil spray or butter.
  13. Add cooked pasta, top with cooked Frick's ham, caramelized onions and Mornay sauce. Stir together until sauce is coating all the pasta.
  14. Top with additional shredded Gruyere and Parmesan cheese and bake for 15-17 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  15. Turn oven up to a broil, add the torn croissants on top of the casserole, and broil on high for about 2 minutes until the croissants are browned and crunchy (be careful not to burn!)
  16. Remove casserole from the oven and let cool for about 5 minutes on a trivet. Add the fresh chives and parsley, serve immediately.

Notes

I used Gruyere and Parmigaino-Reggiano cheese in this pasta dish but you can also substitute any good melty cheeses such as Comte, Fontina, Emmental or Edam, or White Cheddar. Serve with a mixed greens salad with a Champagne-Dijon vinaigrette dressing and a crisp French white wine like Sauvignon or Sancerre.

https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2018/10/parisian-pasta-w-ham-gruyere-caramelized-onions/

For more information on Frick’s Gourmet Ham, check out their website, Facebook, or Instagram

#fricks #smokedmeats #itsfrickingood

Note: This is a sponsored post in which I received product samples from the sponsor (Frick’s Quality Meats) in order to create an original recipe and blog post for the Blogger Challenge. All photos, recipes, text and opinions are my own.

Parisian Pasta with Ham + Caramelized Onions

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Fig, Almond + Orange Vanilla Tart

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Fig Almond Vanilla Tart

So Fall is here – I know, I know, aren’t we all excited?! It’s definitely been a super hot Summer and I am in full baking and cooking mode with some new Fall recipes up my sleeve!

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I was invited to participate in the Keystone Pantry Allulose Blogger Recipe Challenge this year and decided to make a lovely Fig, Almond and Orange Vanilla Tart. It’s probably the most delightful thing I have ever made, tasted or set my eyes upon – why?

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Because, FIGS. Fresh ones. Nestled into a silky mascarpone and vanilla almond layer of creamy goodness with a hint of orange, spread on top of crunchy, light, buttery puff pastry. And topped with a few dollops and drizzles of orange fig jam and crushed almonds just to make life and this tart that much sweeter. (no pun intended)

Keystone Pantry Allulose

The good news is, the pastry cream is lower in sugar and calories because I substituted Allulose in place of honey and regular table sugar. Allulose is a rare natural sugar found in very small quantities in dates, dried figs, raisins and wheat, and also in other brown caramelized products such as caramel sauce, maple syrup and brown sugar.  It has the same chemical formula as fructose but because it isn’t metabolized by the body, it does not raise blood sugar or insulin levels (and studies show it can reduce blood sugar levels!) and has zero net carbs and only 21 calories per teaspoon.

It provides a taste and texture similar to sugar, and doesn’t have a bitter aftertaste like most non-sugar sweeteners. But, you will need to use a little more than regular sugar because it isn’t as sweet. It does have the same volume and browning characteristics as white sugar when used in baking, but browns faster than regular sugar so it may require a slightly lower temperature when cooking with it. It also comes in powdered/crystalline forms or as a liquid syrup.

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This recipe could absolutely be made with any other fruit you like that’s in season – maybe plums? or apricots? or berries? But there’s something so good about the sweet and tart figs mixed with the almond, vanilla and orange flavors that make this a harmonious dessert, perfect for brunch or to top off a weeknight Fall dinner.

Prepare puff pastry

First, defrost your puff pastry (if frozen, I use Dufour brand which is super light and crispy and buttery and delicious) and roll it out into a 9×13 inch rectangle (or any shape you like but about 1/2 inch thick). Sprinkle with a little flour on both sides on a silicone mat or parchment paper. Then score an edge around the pastry (or roll it over to create a rustic looking edge), and brush the edges with an egg white and water mixture to give the crust a lovely sheen.  Bake the pastry for about 20-25 minutes at 400 and let it cool on a wire baking rack while you make the Almond Vanilla Cream. 

ingredients

Mix all the ingredients (mascarpone cheese, almond paste, Allulose, agave, orange flower water and vanilla) in the bowl of a food processor,

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until the mixture is blended smooth and creamy. 

spread cream on pastry

Spread the Vanilla Almond Cream on the baked puff pastry evenly with a spatula. 

add fresh cut figs

Top the pastry with quartered fresh figs,

add fig jam and crushed almonds

a few drizzles and dollops of orange fig jam, and crushed almonds. Cut into squares and serve immediately. 

Finished Tart

Devour. Repeat. 

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Fig, Almond + Vanilla Orange Tart

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Yield: Serves 8.

Serving Size: 1 square slice (1/8 of tart)

A gorgeous Fall dessert made with puff pastry, fresh figs, almonds layered in a vanilla orange almond pastry cream made with Keystone Pantry Allulose, for a lighter and less sweet treat.

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet of puff pastry (if frozen - defrosted, Dufour brand)
  • 3 1/2 ounces almond paste, cut into small pieces
  • 2/3 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Keystone Pantry Allulose
  • 1 tablespoon agave syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon orange flower water
  • 7-8 fresh figs (quartered, stems removed)
  • 4 tablespoons orange fig jam, for garnish
  • 1/2 cup crushed almonds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Unwrap defrosted puff pastry sheet on a floured surface. Unfold, remove inner parchment papers and dust both sides lightly with flour.
  3. Score a 1-inch border on inner edges of pastry sheet or roll edges in to create a border. Brush border with egg wash and prick holes in the center of the pastry sheet with a fork. Place on a silicone mat on a baking sheet (or parchment paper).
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and flaky. Let cool on a wire rack to the side while you make your pastry cream.
  5. In the bowl of a food processor, add all the ingredients (almond paste, mascarpone, Allulose, agave, vanilla, orange flower water) and blitz on high for about a minute or so. Scrape the sides and process again, until the mixture is blended well and creamy.
  6. With a spatula, spread a generous amount of the pastry cream on the cooled puff pastry.
  7. Top with fresh quartered figs in a rustic pattern on top of the cream.
  8. Dollop or drizzle the orange fig jam on top of the figs. Top with crushed (or sliced) almonds.
  9. Serve immediately.

Notes

You can also substitute other fruit to top this tart with (berries, apricots, plums,). Delicious for brunch or a weeknight dinner dessert.

https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2018/09/fig-almond-orange-vanilla-tart/

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For more inspiration and information about Allulose, check out Lang’s Chocolate and Keystone Pantry products on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest. #Keystonepantry #Alluloserecipe

 

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Pork Chops w/ Caramelized Pear & Ginger Sauce

Pork Chops w/ Caramelized Pear + Ginger Sauce

Hey guys! I’m so excited that Fall is finally here! I absolutely love Summer, but Fall cooking is one of my favorites with all the gorgeous produce, herbs, spices and warm flavors that come along with the season. 

Ingredients

I was invited to participate in the Keystone Pantry Allulose Blogger Recipe Challenge this year and decided to make a gorgeous recipe for Pork Chops with Caramelized Pear and Ginger Sauce.  

Pork Chops

I used some boneless pork chops which were sautéed in a skillet until lightly browned.

Caramel Sauce in the making

Then I made a simple caramel sauce using some Banyuls vinegar and Allulose (in place of regular white sugar) until it was a dark amber caramel color,

Pour in wine and broth

and added some white wine and chicken broth to make the base for the sauce.

Stir in ginger and cinnamon and pears

Next I simmered the sliced pears and ginger in the broth with a dash of cinnamon until they were soft and tender,Stir in cornstarch slurryand stirred in a cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce and added a few sprigs of thyme for some fresh herb flavors. Pork Chops in Pear Ginger SauceAs a complimentary side dish, I sautéed butternut squash noodles with fresh garlic in some butter with a dash of lemon juice to serve with the pork chops and then drizzled the sauce over the top of the dish. OMG – it was absolutely delicious! (And sugar-free and low-carb to boot!)

Pork Chops with Caramelized Pear + Ginger Sauce

So what exactly is Allulose anyways? It is a rare natural sugar found in very small quantities in dates, dried figs, raisins and wheat, and also in other brown caramelized products such as caramel sauce, maple syrup and brown sugar. 

Keystone Pantry Allulose

It’s better for you than regular sugar and is a very low-calorie natural sweetener that is Non-GMO, Gluten Free, and works with Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo and Vegan diets. 

Allulose has the same chemical formula as fructose but because it isn’t metabolized by the body, it does not raise blood sugar or insulin levels (and studies show it can reduce blood sugar levels!) and has zero net carbs and only 21 calories per teaspoon.

It provides a taste and texture similar to sugar, and doesn’t have a bitter aftertaste like most non-sugar sweeteners. But, you will need to use a little more than regular sugar because it isn’t as sweet. It does have the same volume and browning characteristics as white sugar when used in baking, but browns faster than regular sugar so it may require a slightly lower temperature when cooking with it. It also comes in powdered/crystalline forms or as a liquid syrup.

For more inspiration and information about Allulose, check out Lang’s Chocolate and Keystone Pantry products on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.  #Keystonepantry #Alluloserecipe

Pork Chops w/ Caramelized Pear + Ginger Sauce

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Pork Chops w/ Caramelized Pear & Ginger Sauce

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 pork chop with 1/4 pear ginger sauce

A gorgeous Fall dish of sautéed pork chops in a caramelized pear and ginger sauce is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Made with Keystone Pantry Allulose in place of regular sugar, this meal is gluten free, Paleo and low carb/Keto friendly and healthy.

Ingredients

  • 4 (4 ounce) boneless pork chops, 1 inch thick, trimmed
  • Garlic salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons Banyuls vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 3 tablespoons Keystone Pantry Allulose
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 firm ripe pear (Bosc or Anjou), cored and cut into eighths
  • 1/4 cup fresh ginger, peeled and cut into thin julienne strips
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water (to make slurry)
  • 2 sprigs of fresh thyme, plus extra chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season pork chops with garlic salt and pepper and cook until browned and slightly cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and keep warm with tented foil.
  2. Add the vinegar and Allulose to the skillet and stir to dissolve. Continue to cook over medium-high heat until a syrup forms and turns a dark caramel amber color, about 10-15 seconds (be careful not to burn!)
  3. Pour in the wine and bring to a simmer, stirring often. Add the chicken broth, pears, ginger and cinnamon and cook uncovered for about 5 minutes at a steady simmer until the pears are soft and tender.
  4. Add the cornstarch slurry mixture and stir, cooking for another few minutes until the sauce starts to thicken. Add the fresh thyme sprigs and reduce to the heat to low.
  5. Return the cooked pork chops to the pan (along with any juices) and toss with the sauce in the pan.
  6. Serve with the pear and ginger sauce on top of the pork chops alongside a vegetable dish and garnish with additional fresh thyme if desired.
https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2018/09/pork-chops-w-caramelized-pear-ginger-sauce/

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One Pot Chili Mac Soup {Gluten Free}

One Pot Chili Mac Soup {Gluten Free}

It’s a cold, rainy Fall day in NYC, and what better than to make a big pot of cozy comfort food for the soul?

One Pot Chili Mac Soup {Gluten Free / TresOmega Pasta}

I was invited to join the TresOmega Blogger Recipe Challenge and I thought my One Pot Chili Mac Soup recipe would be the perfect thing to make with their gluten free pasta incorporated. This recipe is a cross between chili, tacos, mac and cheese and soup – all mixed together into a delicious pot of goodness..trust me, you’re gonna love this!!!

TresOmega Gluten Free Pasta

TresOmega Gluten Free Quinoa Elbows Pasta is made with a unique blend of Organic Royal Bolivian Quinoa – a nutrient packed superfood, organic amaranth, an ancient grain rich is vitamins and minerals, and organic white rice. The pasta is gluten-free, corn-free and certified organic and GMO-free, and has 3 grams of fiber and 6 grams of protein in each serving.

Tresomega Pasta + Coconut Oil

First I cooked the pasta and tossed it in some TresOmega Virgin Coconut oil  to add to the soup later.

Brown beef, garlic and onions

Next I browned the ground beef, garlic and onions in a little more coconut oil and added some taco seasoning to the mixture in a large dutch oven.

Add veggies and beans and chiles to the pot

Then I added all the delicious veggies to the pot – corn, three types of beans, tomatoes, and chiles, and mixed it all together with the ranch seasoning. Just cover the pot and let simmer on low for about an hour, adding the cooked pasta in the last 5 minutes of cooking. Guys, this is so easy..and soooo good!

One Pot Chili Mac Soup {Gluten Free}

You can top this soup with whatever your heart desires – sour cream, jalapeños, shredded Mexican cheese, green onions, corn chips, maybe even a little parsley or cilantro for some extra green…go nuts!

One Pot Chili Mac Soup {Gluten Free}

This one-pot recipe is so simple to make and so delicious and best of all gluten free! So you can have a big pot of comfort food without all the guilt and feeling weighted down. Although on a cold rainy day like today, it might just warrant taking a nice nap afterwards. Enjoy 😉

One Pot Chili Mac Soup {Gluten Free}

One Pot Chili Mac Soup

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One Pot Chili Mac Soup {Gluten Free}

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Yield: 1 bowl

Serving Size: 6-8

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Tresomega Virgin Coconut oil, divided
  • 2 pounds ground beef or turkey
  • 2 onions, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • One 15 1/2-ounce can pinto beans
  • One 15 1/2-ounce can black beans
  • One 15 1/2-ounce can kidney beans
  • One 8.75-ounce can whole kernel corn, drained
  • One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • One 14 1/2-ounce can tomatoes with chiles
  • Two 4 1/2-ounce cans diced green chiles
  • One 1 1/4-ounce package taco seasoning mix
  • One 1-ounce package ranch salad dressing mix
  • One package Tresomega Gluten Free Elbows
  • Corn chips, for garnish
  • Sour cream, for garnish
  • Shredded Mexican cheese blend, for garnish
  • Chopped green onions, for garnish
  • Pickled jalapenos, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat one tablespoon of Tresomega Coconut Oil over medium high heat in a large skillet. Add the ground beef, onions and garlic and brown for about 5-7 minutes; drain the excess fat. Transfer the mixture to a large stockpot or Dutch oven, stir in taco seasoning.
  2. Add the beans, corn, tomatoes, green chiles and ranch dressing mix, and simmer over low heat for about 1 hour in the pot on the stove.
  3. Meanwhile, cook Tresomega Elbows according to package directions, drain, toss with a tablespoon of Tresomega Coconut Oil and set aside.
  4. Add cooked pasta to the pot in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  5. To serve, ladle soup into bowls. Top with corn chips, sour cream, shredded Mexican cheese, green onions and jalapenos.

Notes

Note - you can also cook the soup in a slow cooker over low heat for 6-8 hours.

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Wild Rice Turkey Bowl w/ Citrus Vinaigrette

Wild Rice Turkey Bowl with Cranberries and Oranges

This is another favorite recipe I developed for my client Seven Barrels using their Meyer Lemon Olive Oil and Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar to make a lovely sweet and tart dressing, perfect for salads around the holidays. I wanted to make a recipe that incorporates Thanksgiving leftovers and create something light and easy after such a big, rich, and heavy meal.

Wild Rice + Turkey Bowl with Cranberries and Oranges

This Wild Rice + Turkey Bowl with Citrus Vinaigrette uses all that gorgeous leftover cooked turkey, some wild rice, crisp romaine, fresh oranges and orange zest, crunchy celery, red onion, dried cranberries and toasted walnuts, drizzled in a gorgeous lemon and raspberry vinaigrette dressing with a touch of cinnamon, cumin and tarragon.

Wild Rice + Turkey Bowl w/ Cranberries and Oranges

Feel free to experiment too with the bowl ingredients – you can substitute any other healthy whole grain like quinoa or farro or brown rice, and you could also try using cooked chicken in place of the turkey and try dried tart cherries and pistachios in place of the cranberries and walnuts. Any way you make it..I promise it will be delicious!!!

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Wild Rice + Turkey Bowl with Cranberries and Oranges

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Yield: Serves 4

This is a great recipe for using leftover Thanksgiving turkey - a healthy delicious bowl salad with wild rice, romaine, orange, celery, red onion and dried cranberries and toasted walnuts, drizzled in a gorgeous lemon and raspberry vinaigrette dressing with spices and tarragon.

Ingredients

  • Turkey
  • 2 cups roasted turkey (light and/or dark meat – large slices or shredded)
  • Vinaigrette
  • 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons Seven Barrels Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Seven Barrels Meyer Lemon Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, grated
  • 1 teaspoon minced orange zest
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Bowl
  • 3 cups wild rice, cooked
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest, minced
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 6 cups romaine hearts, sliced
  • ¾ cup fresh orange segments, halved
  • ¾ cup celery, sliced
  • ½ cup red onion, sliced
  • ½ cup dried cranberries

Instructions

  1. Prep the cooked turkey breast by shredding the meat into bite sized pieces or slicing it into large pieces for the salad.
  2. For the vinaigrette, whisk together orange juice, Seven Barrels Raspberry Balsamic Vinegar, Seven Barrels Meyer Lemon Olive Oil, tarragon, grated garlic, 1 teaspoon orange zest, cumin, pepper, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. For the bowl, combine cooked wild rice with 1 teaspoon orange zest. Toast chopped walnuts in a small sauté pan over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes until lightly golden brown, set aside.
  4. Divide cooked turkey, rice, romaine, orange segments, celery, red onion and dried cranberries among four serving bowls; drizzle with vinaigrette and garnish with toasted walnuts.

Notes

You can also substitute dried tart cherries, and cooked chicken breast for the cranberries and turkey.
Try experimenting with other grains too - quinoa, farro, or brown rice in place of wild rice.

https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2017/11/wild-rice-turkey-bowl-with-cranberries-and-oranges/

Enjoy and Happy Holidays!

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Spice Up your Halloween w/ Spooky & Delicious Cocktails

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Hey friends, Happy Halloween! It’s my favorite holiday of the year (well, besides Thanksgiving and Christmas) and what better way to celebrate than making some spooky and delicious cocktails for your #Halloween party!

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I love Captain Morgan Caribbean spiced rum, and they have a new kid in town – Jack-O-Blast! It’s the same delicious rum but has all the seasonal flavors of Fall incorporated like pumpkin spice and cinnamon..yum! I wanted to share a few cocktail recipes with you to try with this delicious elixir that will spice up your #Halloween festivities this year.

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And actually, it’s so darn good, you could sip it on ice all by itself! But pick some up quick because it’s limited edition meaning they only sell it in the Fall. Hope you have a Jack-O-Blast time whatever you’re doing for the holiday! Enjoy 🙂

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Apple Jack-O

  • 1.5 oz. Captain Morgan Jack-O’Blast
  • 4 oz. chilled apple cider

DIRECTIONS: Combine all ingredients in a glass filled with ice, stir and serve.

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Mutiny Mule

  • 1.5 oz. Captain Morgan Jack-O’Blast
  • 3 oz. ginger beer
  • 0.5 oz. lime juice

DIRECTIONS: Combine all ingredients in a glass filled with ice, stir and garnish with a lime wedge.

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Captain’s Cauldron

  • 1.5 oz. Captain Morgan Jack-O’Blast
  • 2 oz. orange juice
  • 1 oz. cranberry juice
  • Optional: 1 oz. club soda topper
  • Lemon wedge – squeezed

DIRECTIONS: Combine all ingredients in a glass filled with ice, stir and garnish with a lemon wedge.

I’d love to hear what fun and spooky cocktail recipes you all are making (or would make!) too..cause, you can never have enough delish cocktails in your life, right? Please comment below! 

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Celebrating Fall Flavors: Buckwheat Bucatini w/ Truffled Wild Mushroom Sauce

Buckwheat Bucatini with Truffled Wild Mushroom Sauce

Now that Fall is finally here, I’m so excited to start cooking comfort food again with flavorful seasonal ingredients like wild mushrooms, truffles, sage, prosciutto, toasted nuts, hearty greens, whole grains…yum. Fall is definitely my favorite season of the year when it comes to food 🙂

Buckwheat Bucatini

In particular, I love making homemade pasta and one-pot dishes, which is so easy to do with my KitchenAid® Gourmet Pasta Press that attaches to my KitchenAid® Stand Mixer.

KitchenAid Gourmet Pasta Press

It makes six different types of pasta in a snap: Bucatini, Spaghetti, Rotini, small and large Macaroni, and Rigatoni simply by swapping out a different disc for each pasta cut…how cool is that?!?

Sauce Ingredients

I decided to make a homemade Buckwheat Bucatini with Truffled Wild Mushroom Sauce, Prosciutto, Spinach, Pecans and Sage. I love Buckwheat pasta because of its rustic flavor, and it’s perfect for fall pasta dishes. Similar to the traditional Italian Pizzoccheri (flat buckwheat fettuccine), buckwheat noodles have hearty depth of flavor, and pair perfectly with warm fall flavors and ingredients like wilted greens, potatoes, cabbage, cheese and garlic.

Truffled Wild Mushroom Sauce

My pasta dish is topped with a luscious savory sauce made with crispy prosciutto and sage, nutty toasted pecans, garlic, shallots and wild mushrooms (portabella, porcini, oyster, beech, cremini, and shiitake) that I sautéed in olive oil and butter, then made into a luscious sauce with chicken broth and truffle oil.

Buckwheat Bucatini with Truffled Wild Mushroom Sauce

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Celebrating Fall Flavors: Buckwheat Bucatini w/ Truffled Wild Mushroom Sauce

Yield: Serves 6.

This homemade pasta dish is topped with a luscious savory sauce made with crispy prosciutto and sage, nutty toasted pecans, garlic, shallots and wild mushrooms (portabella, porcini, oyster, beech, cremini, and shiitake) that I sautéed in olive oil and butter, then made into a luscious sauce with chicken broth and truffle oil.

Ingredients

  • Buckwheat Pasta Dough
  • Ingredients:
  • 1 cup buckwheat flour
  • 1 cup bread flour
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic pepper
  • ¼ cup hot water
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • Method:
  • To make the fresh Bucatini pasta, measure out equal parts buckwheat and cake flour, sea salt and garlic pepper; blend together in your KitchenAid 14-cup Food Processor. Then beat the eggs into the hot water and add to the flour mixture through the tube with the food processor running, and turn it off. Give the dough about ten 3-second pulses until it gathers into a ball and clears the side of the bowl.
  • Then lightly knead the dough on a work surface for a couple of minutes until it’s smooth and supple, and wrap the disk in plastic film to rest for about 20 minutes before cutting into quarters and using the pasta press.
  • To make the buckwheat Bucatini, you need to attach your KitchenAid Gourmet Pasta Press (with the Bucatini pasta cutter inserted) to your KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer by unscrewing the black knob and removing the front silver cap. Pop in the attachment and secure it tightly with the knob until it stays in place.
  • Remove the dough from the plastic wrap and press it out on to a floured work surface, then cut the pasta dough into 3 or 4 portions. Turn your stand mixer on the highest setting (speed 10), and slowly feed walnut-sized balls of dough into the hopper; dough should self-feed through the auger – just wait until the auger is visible before adding the next piece. Use the combo tool to push dough only if the dough becomes caught and no longer self-feeds.
  • Once the dough starts coming through the bottom of the press, use the attached cutter to cut pasta at desired length as it exits the press (for Bucatini approx. 9.5 inches long).
  • Separate the pasta after extrusion, and place long noodles on a drying rack or in a single layer on a tea towel placed on a baking sheet or flat surface. Dry the pasta for about 30 minutes, turning them occasionally.
  • Next, bring some salted water to a boil in your KitchenAid Stainless Steel Stockpot with Strainer and cook the fresh pasta for about 3-4 minutes.
  • Drain and toss into your KitchenAid Ceramic Mixing Bowl with a little olive oil and set aside while you prepare the pasta sauce.
  • Makes about 1 pound of fresh pasta, cooked. You can also double the recipe and freeze a portion of it to use later.
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  • Truffled Wild Mushroom Sauce with Prosciutto, Spinach, Pecans and Sage
  • Ingredients:
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 3 tablespoons chilled butter, divided
  • 6 thin slices aged Prosciutto de Parma, torn into large pieces
  • 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
  • 12 whole fresh sage leaves
  • 2 pounds assorted fresh wild mushrooms (Portabella, Porcini, Oyster, Beech, Cremini, and Shiitake), sliced
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 large shallots, minced
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon black truffle oil
  • Sea salt and garlic pepper, to taste
  • ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. To make the Truffled Wild Mushroom Sauce with Prosciutto, Spinach, Pecans and Sage, begin by prepping your fresh ingredients (shallots and garlic) on your KitchenAid Wood Cutting Board. Measure out the other ingredients (prosciutto, sage, wild mushrooms, spinach, chicken stock, olive oil, butter, truffle oil, and grated Parmesan cheese) in small bowls and set aside.
  2. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in your KitchenAid Anodized Nonstick 12” skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the prosciutto in batches for a few minutes until crispy and browned, drain on paper towels and set aside.
  3. Add the pecans to the skillet and toast for a few minutes until lightly browned with a nutty aroma (being careful not to burn); remove nuts from pan and set aside.
  4. Add a tablespoon of butter to the skillet and sauté the sage leaves until crisp, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to paper towels.
  5. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in the same pot over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, shallots, garlic and sauté until mushrooms are brown and liquid evaporated, about 10 minutes. Add the spinach and sauté for another 2 minutes until wilted and transfer mixture to a mixing bowl.
  6. Pour in the chicken stock to the same pot and bring the liquid to a boil. Scrape up the browned bits and cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and add truffle oil, mushroom mixture, cooked prosciutto, pecans and sage. Mix together well, season with sea salt and garlic pepper to taste.
  7. Serve the cooked bucatini pasta tossed with the sauce and garnish with shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
  8. Sauce can be made up to 2 hours ahead; let stand at room temperature.

https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2016/10/buckwheat-bucatini-w-truffled-wild-mushroom-sauce/

I’d love to hear how you would use the KitchenAid Pasta Press and what recipes you would make! Share your take on my Buckwheat Bucatini & Truffled Wild Mushroom Sauce recipe on KitchenAid’s Instagram page using #MadeWithKitchenAid for a chance to be featured.

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Classic Comfort Food :: Beef Bourguignon

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So Old Man Winter is finally back in town, despite the crazy warm weather we’ve been having lately in New York City. Temperatures drop and there’s nothing better than a big pot of comfort food and a bottle of red to make a girl happy, right? Sometimes it’s the simple things in life that make everything OK…(*sigh). So I did just that this weekend, and made a huge batch of some classic Beef Bourguignon..you know, the classic French braised beef stew with veggies and red wine that Julia Child made famous.

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I made it in a large 6-quart ceramic Dutch oven (KitchenAid brand is my fav!), and it’s chock full of savory deliciousness – sautéed pancetta, braised beef, shallots, garlic and carrots sautéed into a roux with some flour, flambeed brandy (my secret ingredient!), a whole bottle of red (yes, really!) and some beef stock, along with a bouquet garni of fresh herbs (1 bay leaf, 2 sprigs of fresh thyme, 3 sprigs of rosemary wrapped in cheesecloth) slow cooked in the oven for 2 hours.

Beef Bourguignon

The finishing touch of mushrooms and caramelized Cippolini onions sautéed in butter are added in at the end to add tons of buttery, savory flavor to the stew. YUM.

Beef Bourguignon

I don’t think I’ve ever tasted anything so delicious in my life – and I’m quite sure if Julia was still alive, I would make her damn proud, if I do say so myself.

Beef Bourguignon

It’s a flavor bomb in a bowl, my friends, and perfect for a lovely  holiday dinner party for a crowd. Serve in big bowls garnished with fresh Italian parsley over mashed potatoes, polenta or egg noodles, of course accompanied with a bottle of red (Pinot Noir or Burgundy) and some crusty French bread to mop up the sauce. All around a big table of friends and family to partake in all the goodness.

Happy Holidays! 

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Beef Bourguignon

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Total Time: 3 hours

Yield: 10 to 12 servings

This is a delicious heartwarming French Beef Stew made with beef chuck, red wine, brandy, fresh herbs, shallots, garlic, cippolini onions, carrots and pancetta. Perfect one-pot dish for Winter or the holidays!

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds beef chuck, cut into medium-large cubes
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 pound pancetta, diced
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 5 large shallots, finely diced
  • 3 large carrots, finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup brandy
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 bottle dry red wine (Pinot Noir or Burgundy)
  • 4 cups beef or veal stock
  • 1 bouquet garni (1 bay leaf, 2 sprigs thyme, 3 sprigs Italian parsley)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
  • 5-7 small to medium Cippolini onions, quartered
  • 1 pound mushrooms, sliced (White button or Cremini)
  • Flat leaf Italian Parsley, minced, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Place beef in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and season with a couple teaspoons of Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Heat a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat for several minutes to get it hot.
  4. Add pancetta and cook until crispy and browned, drain on paper towels and set aside.
  5. Increase the heat to high and add the beef in to the pot in a single layer and brown on all sides, turning with tongs (be careful not to crowd or overfill the pot as you will need to cook beef in batches to get a nice browning).
  6. Place the browned beef back on to the baking sheet and set aside.
  7. Add the oil and diced shallots and carrots to the Dutch oven and cook for a few minutes. Lower the heat to medium-high and continue to saute until they begin to soften, about 10 minutes.
  8. Add the brandy and flambe (light it in the pan with a long lighter or match) and let the flames keep going for as long as possible, until they go out to burn off alcohol.
  9. Reduce heat to medium, add flour and stir together with the vegetables for a few minutes to make a roux base for the stew.
  10. Next deglaze the pan by pouring in the red wine, a little bit at a time, stirring well to incorporate and remove any lumps, scraping the brown bits off the bottom of the pan (these babies are full of flavor!)
  11. Add 3 3/4 cups of the stock, browned meat and bouquet garni and bring to a boil over high heat.
  12. Remove pot from the heat, cover and cook the stew in the oven for 2 hours, until meat is fork tender. (The meat should shred/fall apart easily when you pierce it with a fork - if not, place it back in the oven for another 15-20 minutes).
  13. While stew is cooking, caramelize the onions in a medium saute pan with 1 tablespoon of butter and salt and pepper, until the onions are lightly browned.
  14. Add the remaining 1/4 cup stock and cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and glazed and liquid is evaporated.
  15. Transfer onions to a bowl and set aside.
  16. In the same pan, turn the heat up to high. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter, the mushrooms, salt and pepper to taste, sear over high heat until mushrooms are lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and mix into the caramelized onions, set aside.
  17. Remove the stew from the oven and gently stir in cooked pancetta, mushrooms and onions. Adjust seasonings (salt and pepper to taste).
  18. Serve the stew in bowls with a sprinkling of fresh parsley over mashed potatoes, polenta or egg noodles, with a glass of red and crusty bread to mop up the sauce of course!

Notes

Recipe adapted from Mother's Best Comfort Food Cookbook.

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https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2015/12/classic-comfort-food-beef-bourguignon/

Beef Bourguignon

Other Beef Bourguignon recipes you may enjoy:

Julia Child’s Beef Bourguignon

Slow-Cooked Beef Bourguignon The Kitchn

Martha Stewart Beef Bourguignon

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Lemony Rosemary Chicken Pasta with Greens and Beans, Ricotta & Toasted Walnuts

Lemony Rosemary Chicken Pasta with Greens and Beans

Today was one of those days – rainy, overcast, dreary, and oh, Monday. I also had a ton of things in my fridge that I need to clean out and organize. What a better day than today to do that, and whip up something delicious with all those goodies that needed to be used up.

Lemony Rosemary Chicken Pasta with Greens and Beans

I had a whole spatchcocked chicken that I had already grilled and roasted last week, plus a bunch of spinach, shallots,  some white beans and garlic. I thought I’d make a healthy and delicious Lemony Rosemary Chicken Pasta with Greens and Beans served in a silky, savory sauce made with lemon zest and juice, white wine, butter, olive oil and chicken stock; infused with red pepper flakes, rosemary,  aged Ricotta Salata and topped off with some toasted walnuts for extra crunch.

Lemony Rosemary Chicken Pasta with Greens and Beans

It’s such an easy and satisfying dish to make and it’s super healthy too, with tons of protein from the chicken and beans, and vitamin c from the spinach and lemon..and the silky savory sauce is just beautiful – light and bright, perfect for Spring. I also used a whole wheat penne pasta for some extra fiber and nutty flavor to go with the toasted walnuts which give a super nice crunchy texture.

Lemony Rosemary Chicken Pasta with Greens and Beans

All you need is a glass of lovely white wine, and maybe some crunchy toasted bread with olive oil and more grated cheese to go with it. And forget that the sun isn’t out today. And that it’s cold and dreary. And that it’s Monday.

And just be happy where you are, right here. Right now.

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Lemony Rosemary Chicken Pasta with Greens & Beans

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups

This is a light and bright lemony pasta dish with roasted shredded chicken, sauteed spinach, white beans, garlic, shallots, and rosemary in a light wine and chicken broth sauce with grated ricotta salata cheese and topped with toasted walnuts for extra crunch.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 shallot, diced
  • 1 1/2 bunches of fresh spinach
  • 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 can cannelini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup white wine or dry sherry
  • 1 lemon, juice and zest
  • 1/3 cup half and half
  • 1/2 cup aged ricotta salata cheese (or grated parmesan)
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (grilled or rotisserie)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 8 ounces whole wheat penne pasta
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, crushed and toasted

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
  2. Wash and trim spinach, cut shallots and garlic, drain white beans, zest and juice lemon and set aside along with other prepped ingredients (broth, wine, half and half, cheese, rosemary, red pepper flakes.)
  3. Heat olive oil and butter in a large saute pan over medium heat. Saute shallots for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent. Add garlic and saute for another minute.
  4. Increase heat to medium high, add spinach, red pepper flakes and rosemary; saute together for about 5 minutes until spinach is wilted, but still bright green.
  5. Add the cannelini beans and saute, stirring together for another few minutes until heated through.
  6. Add chicken broth, wine, lemon juice and zest and continue cooking with spinach and beans for a few minutes. Add the half and half and grated ricotta cheese, stir to combine.
  7. Stir in the cooked shredded chicken and cook until warmed through. Season with salt and pepper to taste, keep warm on medium-low heat.
  8. Meanwhile, cook the pasta and drain, reserving a few tablespoons of the pasta water. Add the pasta to the saute pan with the chicken, greens and beans, adding the reserved pasta water and stir to combine.
  9. Crush the walnuts into small pieces and toast over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes in a small saute pan until lightly browned and nutty flavor.
  10. Serve the pasta in large bowls with additional grated cheese, toasted walnuts, and salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

This recipe calls for whole wheat penne but you can use any pasta you desire.
You can also experiment with other types of greens - chard, beet greens, dandelion greens, etc.
Grated Parmesan or Romano cheese can also be used if you can't find aged Ricotta Salata.
Toasted pine nuts or breadcrumbs would also be great in place of the toasted walnuts.

https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2015/04/lemony-rosemary-chicken-pasta-with-greens-and-beans-ricotta-toasted-walnuts/

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Chicken Meatball Soup with Kale, Chickpeas & Orzo

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There’s nothing better than a big pot of soup in the Winter – and this has been the longest one..ever. I’ve always loved my Gram’s Minestrone soup – chock full of veggies, ground beef and pasta and thought I would make a spin on it by making it a combination of her Minestrone and Italian Wedding Soup just for fun. I made a batch of chicken meatballs with lots of parmesan cheese, garlic, onion and fresh parsley..browned them up a bit before adding some kale, carrots, chickpeas, chopped tomatoes and orzo and let it all simmer up into a big batch of healthy, heartwarming goodness. I topped it off with some extra grated parmesan, sea salt and fresh cracked pepper and mopped it up with some fresh baked Italian Rosemary bread from Todaro Bros. down the street.

Who says you can’t have some fun during a blizzard? I’m happy as a clam right now. Or as a meatball, bathing in that gorgeous broth with veggies.

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Chicken Meatball Soup with Kale, Chickpeas & Orzo

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes

Yield: 8

Ingredients

  • Chicken Meatballs:
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs (plain, dried)
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg, whisked
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon minced dried onion
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Tony Chacere's Creole Seasoning (or sub seasoned salt or poultry seasoning)
  • pinch of cayenne
  • pinch of nutmeg
  • dash of red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Deliciously Dill Blend (The Spice Hunter)
  • Sea salt
  • Fresh ground black pepper
  • Soup:
  • 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 20 baby carrots, sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water (use 3 or 4 if you like a thinner soup)
  • 1 (28 ounce) can chopped Italian tomatoes
  • 1 bunch kale, torn (ribs and stems removed)
  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 1 cup orzo or other small pasta (ditalini, pastina, risi or stars)

Instructions

  1. Make the meatballs:
  2. Preheat a dutch oven over medium heat and spray with some cooking oil.
  3. Add all ingredients into a large mixing bowl and stir. Mix together well with your hands and roll into small meatballs (about 1 1/2 inch size), place on a baking sheet or plate.
  4. Brown meatballs in batches for about 6-8 minutes until lightly golden brown (but not cooked all the way through).
  5. Remove meatballs, cover and set aside while prepping soup ingredients.
  6. Make the soup:
  7. Add additional 2 tablespoons of oil to the Dutch oven and saute onions, garlic and carrots for about 6 minutes until soft and translucent.
  8. Stir in broth, water, and tomatoes; cook over medium-high for about 5-7 minutes until liquid comes to a boil.
  9. Add kale, chickpeas, orzo to the pot, let soup come to a steady rolling boil for about 5 mins or so.
  10. Add browned meatballs, cover and let simmer for about 20-30 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until orzo and meatballs are cooked through. Add additional salt and pepper to taste.
  11. Serve in large soup bowls topped with additional grated parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley for garnish and a side of crusty Italian bread or Rosemary Foccacia bread for mopping up the soup.
  12. Don't forget the wine, fireplace, and your Valentine to make it a complete meal.

https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2014/02/chicken-meatball-soup-kale-chickpeas-orzo/

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Recipe adapted from my Grandma’s Classic Minestrone Soup and Italian Wedding Soup by Whole Foods.

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Halloween Cocktail Recipes

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It’s that time of year again – Halloween! My favorite holiday of all times. I love the crisp Fall air, the falling colored leaves, pumpkins, apples, fresh cider and glazed doughnuts from the cider mill and the crazy fun goblins, ghost, monsters and whacky costumes creeping around the city at the annual Halloween parade in Greenwich Village in NYC.

Here are some fun Halloween cocktails you can make to celebrate the season, from top mixologists at some of NYC’s best restaurants including Courvoisier, JIMMY at The James, David Burke Kitchen, Bagatelle & more. It’s a selection of great drinks with a little something for any costume party!

Beetle Juice
Beetle Juice

Beetle Juice

Ingredients:

1.50 parts Courvoisier Rosé
.50 parts DeKuyper Crème de Cassis
Orange Juice
Directions:
Build cocktail in an ice filled highball glass. Garnish with a lime squeeze.

 

Graveyard Gruel
Graveyard Gruel

Graveyard Gruel

Ingredients:
1.25 parts Courvoisier VSOP
.75 parts DeKuyper Rootbeer Schnapps
1 part Pineapple Juice
Directions:
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a cherry.

Bloody Punch
Bloody Punch

Bloody Punch

Ingredients:
1.25 parts Courvoisier Rosé
.75 parts DeKuyper Red Apple
1.50 parts Fresh Lemon Sour
1.50 parts Pineapple Juice
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Directions:
Build cocktail in an ice filled highball glass. Garnish with a pineapple wedge on the rim.

Pumpkin Head
Pumpkin Head

Pumpkin Head

Served at JIMMY at The James NY

Ingredients:
1 oz Tito’s vodka
1 oz Drambuie liquor
1/2 oz Lime Juice
1 oz Orange Juice
Bar spoon of Pumpkin Puree

Directions:
Shake with ice, strain into a tall glass
Add ice and stir in hard cider
Garnish with a thyme sprig

Bobbing for Apples
Bobbing for Apples

 

Bobbing for Caramel Apples

Served at David Burke Kitchen

Ingredients:
1.5 oz Stoli Salted Caramel vodka
.75 oz Stirrings Apple Pucker

Directions:
Freeze apple cubes- use as ice
Pour vodka and Apple Pucker over “apple ice”
Top with apple cider

Calico Jack - Bagatelle
Calico Jack – Bagatelle

Calico Jack

Served at Bagatelle

Ingredients:
50ml Bourbon whiskey aged with figs
10ml Capim Santo (Brazilian ingredient similar to lemongrass) infused with lemon
15ml of tonic citrus

Directions:
Pour ingredients in highball glass and serve on skull-shaped ice

Black Devil Martini
Black Devil Martini

Other Halloween Cocktail Recipes you may enjoy:

Food and Wine Halloween Cocktails

Food Network Halloween Cocktails

Real Simple Halloween Cocktails

Cooking Channel Halloween Cocktails

HGTV Halloween Cocktails

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Sinfully Good: Pierogi Casserole

Pierogie Casserole

Pierogie Casserole

Today is one of those dreary Fall days where it’s cold and rainy and I’m in need of a little pick me up from some classic comfort food. One that involves BACON. And CHEESE. And PASTA. And all those yummy yums that aren’t that good for you. I was looking through some of my family recipes and this one came up that looked perfect for the mood I’m in today. It’s a sinfully good baked Pierogi casserole that my family used to make around the holidays – I remember sitting around the table with my family devouring this tasty dish with absolutely no shame. It’s not fancy. It’s easy to make. Has layers of flavor from the crispy bacon, earthy mushrooms, creamy sauce and tangy sauerkraut. And it’s so darn GOOD.

Traditional Pierogies are like Polish or Ukrainian Ravioli, made with fresh made dough that is filled with potatoes and cheese, meat or sauerkraut, and usually boiled or sauteed in butter with golden brown fried onions. This recipe takes the main ingredients of Pierogi (butter, mushrooms, sauerkraut, bacon, fried onions, pasta and cheese) and blends them together into a bubbling baked one-pot dish of goodness you’re gonna die for. It’s the ultimate comfort food perfect for a chilly dreary day that will keep you coming back for more…trust me.

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Sinfully Good: Pierogi Casserole

Yield: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. spiral pasta or Girelle (little spiral tops)
  • 6-8 strips bacon, fried and crumbled
  • 1 large sweet onion (Vidalia), chopped
  • 1 stick (8 ounces) butter, divided
  • 4 oz. fresh mushrooms, chopped
  • 1-14 ounce package sauerkraut, rinsed well
  • 2 cans Cream of Mushroom soup
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • Fresh ground pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Boil pasta 7-9 minutes and drain, set aside.
  3. In a large saute pan, fry bacon over medium heat about 6-8 minutes until crispy, drain and crumble, set aside.
  4. Sauté onions in same saute pan with 1/2 stick of butter for another 7-8 minutes until soft and translucent. Remove from pan and set aside.
  5. Add the other 1/2 stick of butter and and sauté mushrooms about 8 minutes until tender.
  6. Stir all ingredients together in large mixing bowl, adding soup and 2% milk, sauerkraut, sautéed onions and mushrooms, shredded cheese, and fresh ground pepper to taste.
  7. Pour mixture over cooked pasta into a greased rectangle casserole dish, mix thoroughly and cover with foil.
  8. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 mins.
  9. Remove foil and turn up oven to 500 degrees, bake for another 5-10 minutes until top gets golden brown.
  10. Let cool before serving.

https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2013/10/sinfully-good-pierogi-casserole/

Bacon

Fry the bacon until crispy.

Saute Mushrooms

Saute the mushrooms in some butter until soft and golden.

Bacon with Mixture

Mix together crumbled bacon, sauteed mushrooms, sauerkraut, mushroom soup, milk and black pepper, stir.

Mixture

Add the shredded cheese and mix together well. Pour over cooked noodles in the casserole dish and stir it all together.

Pierogie Casserole

Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes at 375. Uncover and bake another 10 minutes on 500 until it gets crispy and golden on top. Let cool.

Devour.

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Other recipes you may enjoy:

All Recipes Pierogi Casserole

How Sweet Eats Pierogi Casserole

Kraft Easy Pierogi Casserole

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Rochester-Style Chicken French & Lemon Broccolini

NYT Food Section featuring Kristen Hess

Hey guys! I was just featured in the NY Times Food Section yesterday (online and print versions) talking about Chicken French from my hometown Rochester NY!

Chicken French

Here’s a link to the article online discussing where it’s from and how it’s made, and a recipe from staff food writer Julia Moskin,  and a few quotes from me and my sister Jen who lives and works in a few Rochester restaurants!

Rochester-Style Chicken French & Lemon Broccolini
Rochester-Style Chicken French & Lemon Broccolini

Chicken French is an amazing dish that is popular in my hometown in Rochester, NY and on almost every menu. The Italian-American immigrants first introduced this dish in NYC and then migrated Upstate. The recipe also known as Chicken Francaise, uses lightly-floured chicken cutlets, which are then coated with a parmesan cheese and egg batter, then sauteed until golden brown. The luscious sauce is made with garlic, butter, lemon, white wine or sherry, and parsley which is served over the top of the golden brown chicken. You can serve the dish over pasta (my favorite is a linguine) or rice or a green veggie, and I decided to serve this with broccolini, a Chinese broccoli that is similar to Broccoli Rabe, and topped it with the lemon butter sauce and an extra splash of fresh lemon juice for a light and healthy dinner.

This dish has a lovely tangy, buttery flavor with the lemon, wine and garlic, and the flour coating is super light as I made it with an ultra-fine flour (Wegman’s Pan-Searing Flour, or you could use Wondra flour), and I seasoned it with salt and pepper and a hint of cayenne. If you want to use sherry instead of a white wine, this will give you a sweeter flavor to the sauce. I made my sauce with a Marlborough New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc which is light and fruity and gives it a nice semi-sweet tangy flavor.

Serve the chicken and broccolini with some crusty french bread or some fresh pasta (i love linguine with more lemon-butter sauce, parmesan cheese and parsley over the top!) and a glass of dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinto Grigio. Enjoy!

Chop the parsley

Mince the parsley for the egg, cheese and parsley mix.

Prep the wet and dry ingredients

Prep the wet and dry ingredients to dip the chicken in (flour first, egg-cheese-parsley mixture second).

Saute the chicken in olive oil for approx. 6 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Saute the chicken in olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat for approx. 4 minutes on one side.

Flip chicken over and saute another 6 minutes until golden brown.

Flip chicken over and saute another 4 minutes until golden brown. Remove from pan and set aside, covered in a foil tent. Discard the cooking oil except for 1 tablespoon.

Remove chicken and set aside. Saute minced garlic for 1-2 minutes.

Saute the minced garlic on medium low for about a minute until lightly browned, being careful not to burn.

Add wine, and bring to a boil.

Add the wine, scraping up brown bits from the bottom of the pan, and bring to a boil.

Add broth and lemon juice and turn heat to high, bringing to a boil.

Add the chicken broth and lemon juice and let cook for approx. 5-7 minutes to reduce liquid by half. Stir in the cold butter and red pepper flakes (if using).

Return chicken to the pan and bring to a boil, cooking for another 5 minutes to let liquid reduce and infuse flavors in the chicken.

Return chicken to the pan and bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for another 4-5 minutes to let liquid reduce further and infuse flavors in the chicken. Throw in some extra chopped parsley. Remove from heat.

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Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Insert steamer basket with broccolini and steam covered for about 5 minutes.

Lemon Broccolini

Remove cover and let cook over boiling water for another 5 minutes or so, until broccolini is fork tender but still bright green.

Plate the chicken and broccolini and spoon the lemon-wine-garlic butter sauce over the top of both. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Plate the chicken and broccolini and spoon the lemony wine and garlic butter sauce over the top of both. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Garnish with fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley.

Garnish with fresh lemons and additional chopped parsley, if desired.

Enjoy with a glass of white wine and some crusty Italian bread.

Enjoy with a glass of dry or fruity white wine (like a Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio) and some crusty Italian bread or pasta (with some of that luscious buttery-lemon-wine sauce over the top).

Bon appetit!

Bon appetit!

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Rochester-Style Chicken French & Lemon Broccolini

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 4

This is an amazing dish that is popular in my hometown in Upstate Rochester, NY. The Italian-American immigrants first introduced this dish in NYC and then migrated Upstate. The recipe stems from the French Veal Francaise or Chicken Francaise dish, which uses lightly-floured thin veal or chicken cutlets, which are then coated with a parsley-parmesan cheese-egg mixture and sauteed until golden brown.

The luscious sauce is made with garlic, butter, lemon, white wine or sherry, and parsley which is served over the top of the golden brown chicken. I decided to serve this with steamed broccolini, a Chinese broccoli that is similar to Broccoli Rabe, and then topped it with the lemon butter sauce for a fresh and healthy Sunday dinner. It has a lovely tangy and buttery flavor with the lemon, wine and garlic, and the coating is super light as I made it with an ultra-fine flour (Wegman's Pan-Searing Flour) or you could use Wondra, or a regular flour then season it with salt and pepper and a hint of cayenne.

If you want to use sherry instead of a white wine, this will also give you a sweeter flavor to the sauce. I made this with a Marlborough New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc which is light and fruity and gives it a nice semi-sweet tangy flavor.

Ingredients

  • CHICKEN FRENCH:
  • 1/4 cup olive oil/canola oil blend for sauteing (I used Colavita Garlic Oil Blend)
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast cutlets
  • 2-3 eggs
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
  • Dash of cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup of superfine flour (Wegmans Pan Searing flour or Wondra)
  • LEMON BUTTER WINE SAUCE:
  • 1-2 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1/2 cup white wine (or sherry for a sweeter flavor)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • Juice from 1 1/2 lemons (about 1/4 cup)
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces
  • Lemon wedges, for garnish
  • 1-2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
  • BROCCOLINI:
  • 1 bunch broccolini, trimmed
  • Lemon Butter Wine sauce (see above)
  • Fresh lemon juice and salt and pepper, for garnish

Instructions

  1. CHICKEN FRENCH:
  2. Heat oil in a large non-stick saute pan over medium heat.
  3. Meanwhile, whisk together eggs, cheese, salt and pepper, cayenne (if using) and fresh parsley in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Place flour in another flat bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Rinse and pat dry chicken breasts, then dredge each one in flour first (left hand), then egg mixture (right hand).
  6. Place chicken into the heated saute pan and cook for 4 minutes on one side. Flip chicken over and saute for another 4 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Remove from pan and set aside, covered with a foil tent.
  8. LEMON BUTTER SAUCE:
  9. In the same skillet, saute the minced garlic for 1 minute, being careful not to burn.
  10. Add the wine and bring liquid to a boil over high heat, scraping up the brown bits in the pan.
  11. Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice and red pepper flakes (if using) and let reduce by half, another 5-7 minutes.
  12. Stir in the cold butter and whisk until it melts and creates a velvety sauce and consistency.
  13. Reduce the heat, and add the cooked chicken back into the pan with the sauce, let simmer another 4-5 minutes.
  14. Place chicken on serving plate with the steamed broccolini (and/or cooked pasta) and spoon the lemon butter sauce over the top of the dish.
  15. Garnish with lemon wedges and additional chopped parsley if desired.
  16. BROCCOLINI:
  17. Steam broccolini for about 5 minutes, covered. Remove lid and steam for another 5 minutes until fork tender but still bright green.
  18. Top broccolini with Lemon Butter sauce, additional lemon, salt and pepper to taste.

https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2013/03/rochester-style-chicken-french-lemon-broccolini/

Other recipes you may enjoy:

Veal Francese

Closet Cooking’s Chicken Piccata

Martha Stewart’s Chicken Paillards in Lemon Butter Sauce

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A Taste of Martha’s Vineyard: Black Dog Tavern’s Clam Chowder

On Labor Day weekend I fell in love. With Martha’s Vineyard, that is. And an amazing clam chowder from a famous little place called The Black Dog Tavern in Vineyard Haven on the harbor. The Black Dog’s story began in 1971 on the beach in Vineyard Haven when Captain Bob Douglas opened an 88 seat restaurant named for his beloved black dog. The tavern has grown from a small island haunt to a nationally renowned restaurant with stores and merchandise branded in the Black Dog Tavern name. No trip to the Vineyard is complete without a meal at The Black Dog, especially to try their infamous Quahog (Clam) Chowder that’s been on the menu since 1971!

Black Dog Tavern ChowderQuahogs are hard shell clams, different from soft shell clams, otherwise known as “steamers”. This recipe is from The Black Dog Summer on the Vineyard Cookbook that I acquired on my recent trip. It is fairly easy to make, and a little more time consuming if you are using fresh clams but totally worth the effort for that fresh flavor. It’s rich and creamy, has a touch of thyme and paprika and lots of delicious clams, potatoes, celery and onion making it the perfect chowda’ for a Fall afternoon.

Serve with crusty bread, oyster crackers or croutons and a glass of white wine or a locally brewed ale. Now all you need is the gorgeous view of Martha’s Vineyard harbor to make it a true New England experience!  Oh, and stay tuned for the full report and photos of my Boston and Martha’s Vineyard Labor Day weekend trip. More foodie fun to come! Enjoy.

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A Taste of Martha’s Vineyard: The Black Dog Tavern’s Quahog Chowder

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Yield: 8-10 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 oz salt pork, rind removed (or 8-10 slices of bacon, diced)
  • 2 c diced onion
  • 1 c diced celery
  • 3 c diced potatoes
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 4 c shelled quahogs with juice - 6 lbs in shell (or use jarred whole baby clams)
  • 1/2 c salted butter (1 stick)
  • 1/2 c all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 qts. light cream (or 1 qt heavy cream + 1 pint half and half)

Instructions

  1. Dice the salt pork or bacon and saute in a large pot until translucent. If using bacon, saute over high heat until cooked through, then drain fat except for 2 tbsp. and return to the pot. Add the onions and celery and saute for 5 minutes.
  2. Pour in about 1 1/2 cups of the clam juice and add the potatoes and seasonings. Simmer the mixture until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
  3. Melt the butter in a small saucepan. When it is bubbling, add the flour and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often. This is called a "roux".
  4. Roughly chop the quahogs, reserving any liquid (if you use whole baby clams you can skip this step).
  5. When the potatoes are tender, add the quahogs to the large pot and simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in the roux and continue simmering for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently. This is your chowder base.
  7. In a separate saucepan, scald the cream by heating it on high until small bubbles appear around the edges of the pan. Do not boil.
  8. Stir in the hot scalded cream into the chowder base, mix together, and remove from the heat.
  9. At The Black Dog, they serve it topped with croutons and a dollop of butter, accompanied by oyster crackers or crusty bread. Garnish with paprika and enjoy!

https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2011/09/a-taste-of-marthas-vineyard-the-black-dog-taverns-quahog-chowder/

Dice the salt pork or bacon and saute in a large pot until translucent. If using bacon, saute over high heat until cooked through, then drain fat except for 2 tbsp. and return to the pot. Add the onions and celery and saute for 5 minutes.

Pour in about 1 1/2 cups of the clam juice and add the potatoes and seasonings. Simmer the mixture until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.

Roux

Melt the butter in a small saucepan. When it is bubbling, add the flour and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often. This is called a “roux”.

Roughly chop the quahogs, reserving any liquid (if you use whole baby clams you can skip this step).

When the potatoes are tender, add the quahogs to the large pot and simmer for 2 minutes.

Stir in the roux and continue simmering for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently. This is your chowder base.

Scalded Cream

In a separate saucepan, scald the cream by heating it on high until small bubbles appear around the edges of the pan. Do not boil.

The Black Dog Tavern Quahog Chowder

Stir in the hot scalded cream into the chowder base, mix together, and remove from the heat.

B.D. Quahog Chowder

At The Black Dog, they serve it topped with croutons and a dollop of butter, accompanied by oyster crackers or crusty bread. Garnish with paprika and enjoy!

Serves 8 to 10.

The Black Dog Summer Vineyard Cookbook

The Black Dog Tavern Martha's Vineyard

The Black Dog Tavern Martha's Vineyard

The Black Dog Tavern

View of Martha's Vineyard harbor from The Black Dog

The Black Dog Tavern

More Clam Chowder Recipes you may enjoy:

Thick and Creamy New England Clam Chowder – Food.com

Epicurious Clam Chowder Recipe

Dave Lieberman’s Clam Chowder

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Smokin’ Chipotle Homestyle Meatloaf

smokin' chipotle meatloaf

smokin' chipotle meatloaf

Fall is finally here – the time of year when sweaters and jeans come out of the closet. Cooler mornings and evenings are a nice break from the Summer heat. And most of all, my craving for some homey comfort food is on the rise! When I think of classic comfort foods, Meatloaf is one of those meals that comes to mind. It reminds me of when I was a kid, when my Mom used to make it for dinner on a chilly night.

To spice things up a little bit, this recipe has a delicious smoky Chipotle glaze, with shallots and garlic, giving it a nice kick and a unique flavor. It goes great with a side of mashed potatoes and buttery corn or some roasted baby potatoes and root vegetables. You can make the glaze ahead of time, and even make a little extra to use as a barbeque glaze on chicken, beef or pork dishes. You might even want to experiment with a mixture of ground veal, pork and beef to give it more flavor – but this recipe works with ground beef because the Chipotle sauce gives it such a great flavor. Great with a dash of hot sauce too if you like it spicier!

Ingredients

Glaze:

¼ c Chipotle Sauce (Tavern on the Green)
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp ketchup
2 tbsp light brown sugar

Meatloaf:

2 lbs ground beef
3 shallots, finely chopped
1 tbsp garlic, finely chopped
2 tbsp butter
2 large eggs, whisked
1 tsp ketchup
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 c breadcrumbs or ground whole wheat cereal (Chex or Fiber One)
1 1/2 tsp Paula Deen House seasoning (salt, pepper, onion, garlic powder)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Preheat a small sauté pan over medium heat.

In a small bowl, mix together glaze ingredients and set aside.

Chop shallots and garlic. Melt 2 tbsp butter in sauté pan. Cook shallots for about 5 minutes until lightly golden brown and soft. Lower sauté pan heat to low, add chopped garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce,  breadcrumbs (or cereal), Paula Deen House seasoning; add onions and garlic. Mix well and place mixture in a baking pan coated with cooking spray, forming a loaf. (You can also place the mixture in a loaf pan if you want a perfect rectangular shaped meatloaf).

Brush glaze over meatloaf and cook for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush additional glaze over meatloaf; cook another 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let meatloaf rest for 5 minutes. Slice and serve. Add additional glaze on top before serving if desired.

Serves 8.

Other Meatloaf Recipes you may enjoy:

Aretha Franklin’s Holiday Meatloaf
Alton Brown’s Good Eats Meatloaf
Recipe Girl’s Turkey Meatloaf
Simply Recipes Classic Meatloaf
Kalyn’s Kitchen Best Meatloaf Recipe
Bobby Flay’s Roasted Vegetable Meatloaf with Balsamic Glaze

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Coconut Chicken Veggie Soup

My Coconut Chicken Veggie Soup is a lovely riff on traditional chicken soup – and it’s super healthy too. Chock full of antioxidants and fresh veggies like celery, carrots, onion, garlic and zucchini along with turmeric, chicken broth, coconut milk and fresh cilantro. It has loads of savory flavors and you’re going to absolutely love it!

Poach Chicken

I started out by poaching my chicken in hot boiling water for about 25-30 minutes,

then shred the chicken breasts into chunks and set aside.

 

Cook Veggies

Next I sautéed all the veggies in olive oil with seasoned salt (I use Everglades Seasoning which you can find on Amazon) and black pepper for about 12-15 minutes until soft.

Let Soup Simmer

Once the veggies were done, I added the turmeric and cooked shredded chicken back in the same pot; poured in the coconut milk and chicken broth and gave it all a good stir; letting it simmer on low heat for another 15-20 minutes to let the flavors all meld together.

Chicken Coconut Veggie Soup

I served it hot with fresh cilantro leaves to give it a nice bright pop of flavor. So good and easy and healthy too! Hope you enjoy. 🙂

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Coconut Chicken Veggie Soup

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Yield: 6

Loving this super healthy and #delicious Chicken Coconut Veggie #Soup I made, and I guarantee you will too!

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and thinly sliced
  • 4 large carrots, thinly sliced
  • 4 stalks celery, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning or Everglades seasoning**see note
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 13.5 ounce can coconut milk
  • 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless breasts (approximately 3)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Fill a large pot with several inches of water, enough to cover chicken by 1-2 inches. Bring water to a full rolling boil. Add chicken and bring water back to a boil. Turn off heat. Let chicken sit in hot water for 20-30 minutes. Remove chicken and shred or cut into bite sized pieces. Cover and set aside.
  2. Cook onions, zucchini, carrots, and celery. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large soup pot. Add onions, zucchini, carrots, celery, seasoned salt and pepper. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft and starting to caramelize, for 14-16 minutes.
  3. Add aromatics. Add chopped garlic, turmeric, and poultry (or Everglades) seasoning and continue to sauté for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until spices and garlic are fragrant.
  4. Add broth and coconut milk. Add chicken broth and coconut milk to the pot, scraping up any stuck-on bits, and bring to a simmer on low until the veggies are tender – about 15-20 minutes.
  5. Add shredded chicken into to the soup. Return chicken to the pot. Bring back to a slow simmer and allow chicken to warm through, about 5 minutes or so.
  6. Season and serve. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper and serve garnished with fresh chopped cilantro.

Notes

- You can also use curry powder or paste in place of turmeric.
- Everglades seasoning is an all purpose seasoning with spices, onions, and garlic to boost flavor. You can also use Sazon or any seasoning you like. You can find Everglades seasoning online here: https://amzn.to/45ujket

https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2023/09/coconut-chicken-veggie-soup/

Other chicken soup recipes you may enjoy:

Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

Creamy Chicken Soup with Vegetables

Chicken Vegetable Soup

Creamy Chicken Soup with Pasta and Spinach 

26 Chicken Soup Recipes – Eating Well

 

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Nashville Hot Chicken Tacos w/ Creamy Labne

Nashville Chicken Tacos

I was recently invited to participate in a great blogger recipe challenge for Karoun Dairies to help develop new recipes for some of their popular dairy products. I absolutely love their Mediterranean-style Labne Spread and Dip, which is is a centuries old Mediterranean style spreadable kefir cheese. It has a distinctive tangy flavor and is smoother and thicker than yogurt. and it has a lovely creamy texture with a slight tang that pairs perfectly with spicy dishes.

Karoun Dairies Labne

Since I’m now in San Antonio TX I am obviously obsessed with all things Tex-Mex and spicy food, so I decided to make these Nashville Hot Chicken Tacos for the contest. And I’m so glad I did!!

Nashville Hot Chicken Tacos

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

They’re made with juicy chicken thighs that are marinated in the labne, along with Nashville hot sauce and Nashville chicken seasoning for a few hours.

Nashville Chicken Tacos

Then they are grilled to perfection, and drizzled with more hot sauce, fresh lime, shredded Mexican cheese, cilantro and a generous dollop of labne on top, all assembled in a warm, toasted, buttery tortilla that will melt in your mouth!

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Nashville Chicken Tacos w/ Creamy Labne

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Yield: 4-6

Serving Size: 1-2 tacos

Spicy, creamy, crunchy, tangy and totally satisfying! These Nashville Chicken Tacos will tantalize your tastebuds and you'll never be the same, I promise!

Ingredients

  • 3.5 lb boneless chicken thighs, fat trimmed, sliced into strips or bite sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup Karoun Dairies Original Labne Sauce + Dip, plus extra for garnish
  • 1 cup Frank's Red Hot Sauce
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp fresh ground pepper
  • vegetable oil
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese, for garnish
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • Fresh limes
  • 6 butter flour tortillas

Instructions

  1. Add buttermilk, labne, and chicken to a large freezer bag.
  2. Mix together the hot sauce and spices in a separate bowl, reserving extra for garnish.
  3. Add the Nashville hot sauce to the chicken in the bag and toss well to coat the chicken.
  4. Place in the fridge for a few hours to soak up the marinade and tenderize the chicken.
  5. Remove the chicken pieces from the bag, shaking off excess marinade and transfer to a large clean plate.
  6. Heat oil over medium to medium-high heat in a large skillet or grill pan; cook 8-12 minutes until chicken is nicely browned and cooked through. Set aside.
  7. Prepare toppings by chopping the cilantro, slicing limes and getting the Mexican cheese ready.
  8. Heat the tortillas in a sauté pan over medium heat until lightly browned and warmed through.
  9. Make the tacos by topping the warmed tortillas with the spicy Nashville chicken, additional Nashville hot sauce, shredded cheese, a drizzle of fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, and a dollop of labne topped with additional Nashville hot seasoning, if desired.
  10. Devour. Repeat!
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Vegan Kung Pao Noodles

Vegan Kung Pao Noodles

I recently was invited to participate in another fun #Blogger Recipe contest, this time held by Big Mountain Foods… they sent me a few of their tasty #vegan products to play with and use to create a new #recipe. I absolutely LOVE spicy Asian food and noodle dishes and had a craving for it, so I decided to create these Vegan Kung Pao Noodles for the contest and oh my GOODNESS. They are super delish you guys!

Vegan Kung Pao NoodlesHey, it’s a New Year, so why not try to lighten up a little with some healthier recipes that are meat-free and dairy-free but still have tons of flavor? There’s so many good things in this dish that you won’t even miss the meat, I promise.

Lion's Mane Mushroom Crumbles

 

Big Mountain Foods is an all women-owned company based out of Vancouver, BC. They offer a superb lineup of fresh, vegan, #plant-based products that are flavorful, #gluten-free and #non-GMO/#organic. I used their Lion’s Mane Mushroom Crumbles in this recipe which has a blend of organic lion’s mane, portobello and shiitake mushrooms along with a mixture of other healthy ingredients like carrots, pea protein, yellow split peas, hemp seeds, sunflower seeds and coconut oil. They are absolutely delicious and a perfect substitution for ground beef, or ground chicken, with a great umami flavor and nice texture.

Prep ingredients

This recipe for Vegan Kung Pao Noodles is a fun twist on a traditional Asian favorite, Kung Pao. I made it with buckwheat soba noodles, sautéed Lion’s Mane mushroom crumbles, fresh ginger, shallots, red peppers, and water chestnuts tossed in a sweet and spicy Kung Pao sauce (soy sauce, sesame oil, apple cider vinegar and coconut palm sugar and Asian chile garlic sauce) topped with sesame seeds, crunchy peanuts and crispy fried garlic. Oh, the flavors!!!

Stir Fry veggies

First, heat oil in a wok or large pan and sauté the shallots, ginger, water chestnuts and red bell peppers for a few minutes until soft.

Add Mushroom Crumbles

Add the Lion’s Mane Mushroom Crumbles to the pan and cook a few minutes more until heated through.

Add Kung Pao Sauce

Stir in the Kung Pao sauce and let it simmer on low heat for a few more minutes to infuse all the delicious flavors together. Add a little corn starch slurry to thicken the sauce even more.

Stir Noodles and Veggies with Sauce

Toss in the cooked soba noodles and stir to coat. Add in the sesame seeds, peanuts and crispy garlic; mix together into a big pot of sweet and spicy, crunchy goodness.

Vegan Kung Pao Noodles

Serve immediately and enjoy with a glass of white wine (like a Sauvignon Blanc).

Vegan Kung Pao Noodles

Feel free to substitute other pasta for the soba noodles: rice noodles, spaghetti or linguine noodles work great. You can also add an extra teaspoon of chili garlic sauce or drizzle Sriracha sauce on top to kick the heat up a notch…(I absolutely did!!)

Vegan Kung Pao Noodles

If you want to experiment with some other veggies, try adding broccoli, carrots, snow peas, or sliced green onions to the stir fried noodles.

Vegan Kung Pao Noodles

If you add more veggies, you may need to make a little extra sauce depending on how much you add, so the noodles don’t get too dry. Just play with it and get it to the consistency and flavor you like.

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Vegan Kung Pao Noodles

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 6

This is a fun twist on a traditional Asian favorite, Kung Pao, with buckwheat soba noodles tossed with sautéed Lion's Mane mushroom crumbles, fresh ginger, shallots, red peppers, and water chestnuts in a spicy savory sauce topped with sesame seeds, peanuts and crispy fried garlic.

Ingredients

  • 1 package buckwheat soba noodles (12 oz)
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
  • 1 package Big Mountain Foods Lion's Mane Mushroom Crumbles
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, julienned
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1 (5 oz) can water chestnuts, diced
  • 1 small red pepper, sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons coconut palm sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Asian chili garlic sauce
  • 1/3 cup cold water
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons crispy fried garlic

Instructions

  1. Cook soba noodles in boiling water for approximately 5 minutes, until soft. Drain and toss with 1 teaspoon sesame oil; set aside.
  2. Heat additional teaspoon of sesame oil and 1 tablespoon of peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
  3. Add ginger, shallot, water chestnuts and red pepper; sauté for about 2-3 minutes until soft. Stir in the Lion's Mane Mushroom Crumbles and cook for another 2-3 minutes, then lower heat to medium-low.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce (or tamari), sesame oil, apple cider (or rice) vinegar, coconut palm sugar, chili garlic sauce and pour into the skillet with the Mushroom veggie mixture, stir and toss to coat.
  5. Whisk the corn starch and water together and pour into the wok/skillet and mix together well. Let mixture cook for an additional minute or so until the sauce thickens.
  6. Toss in the peanuts, sesame seeds and fried garlic, stir together.
  7. Serve hot immediately, top with additional peanuts and crispy garlic if desired, for garnish.

Notes

Feel free to substitute other pasta for the soba noodles: rice noodles, spaghetti or linguine noodles work great. Add extra tablespoon of chili paste to kick the heat up a notch. You can also add extra vegetables to the stir fried noodles but you may need to make extra sauce so the noodles don't get too dry if adding them.

https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2022/01/vegan-kung-pao-noodles/

Vegan Kung Pao Noodles

Any way you make these Kung Pao noodles they are absolutely delish and a #healthy vegan dish to kick off the New Year with!

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Spicy Pork Udon Noodle Soup

Thai Chicken Peanut Noodles

Sweet + Spicy Shrimp Noodle Salad

 

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Sweet + Spicy Shrimp Noodle Salad

Sweet Spicy Shrimp Noodle Salad

Serious Foodie recently invited me to participate in their Blogger Recipe Contest and I decided to make a delicious Sweet + Spicy Shrimp Noodle Salad using their awesome Asian Fusion Sweet Spicy Rub and Vietnamese Sweet Chili Hot sauce.

Sweet + Spicy Shrimp Noodle Salad

This dish is an absolute flavor bomb!!! Featuring spicy grilled shrimp, served over rice noodles sauteed with baby kale and cilantro bathed in a sweet chili sauce.

spice rub on shrimp

First I sprinkled the spice rub on the shrimp and let it sit in the fridge for about 15 minutes to infuse the flavors. I grilled the shrimp in a grill pan for about 5 minutes until the shrimp were cooked through and had nice grill marks.

sauteed shrimp noodles and kale

Then I sautéed the Shirataki noodles with the Sweet Chili Sauce, kale and cilantro for about 5 minutes or so until the kale was wilted.

Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Noodle Salad

To serve I added some pomegranate seeds for some juicy fruity flavor, and some chopped macadamia nuts for extra crunch, and additional cilantro and chopped chives for garnish.

Serious Foodie Sauces and Rubs

Serious Foodie, based in St Pete Florida,  has a great line of other sauces and rubs too. They created each of their sauces and rubs based on places they have traveled to; featuring the flavors and ingredients from the regions and from the chefs that have shared their secrets with them. You can find their product at over 500 stores in the U.S and online! Check out their website for more info and great ideas for more recipes!

Sweet Spicy Shrimp Noodle Salad

Sooooo easy and so delish… only serious foodies will understand!

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Spicy + Spicy Shrimp Noodle Salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 4

The dish is an absolute flavor bomb featuring spicy grilled shrimp, served over rice noodles sauteed with baby kale and cilantro bathed in the sweet chili sauce. 

To serve top with pomegranate seeds for juicy, fruity flavor, chopped macadamia nuts for extra crunch, additional cilantro and chopped chives for garnish. 

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon Serious Foodie Spice rub
  • 1 package Shirataki noodles, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup Serious Foodie Sweet Chile Sauce
  • 2 handfuls baby kale
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
  • 1/4 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate arils
  • 1 teaspoon minced chives

Instructions

  1. Spray a grill pan with cooking spray and heat to medium-high heat.
  2. Sprinkle Serious Foodie rub on the shrimp and cook on the grill for 6 minutes, flipping halfway. Remove from the grill and set aside.
  3. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and add shirataki noodles, stir fry for a minute.
  4. Add the Serious Foodie Sweet Chile Sauce and stir to coat.
  5. Mix in the baby kale and 1 tablespoon of cilantro and cook until the kale is slightly wilted.
  6. Stir the shrimp back in to the noodle mixture and add additional sauce if desired.
  7. Serve on a platter and garnish with additional cilantro, macadamia nuts, pomegranate arils, and minced chives.

Notes

Feel free to sub glass noodles, rice noodles, soba noodle or spaghetti in place of the Shirataki noodles. You can also serve over quinoa or brown or white rice too!

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Happy Labor Day + Some End-of-Summer Cocktails

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Happy Labor Day everyone..I can’t believe how fast the Summer has flown by!

St Pete Pier

It’s definitely my favorite time of year and I’ve been so busy traveling and working lately that it went by in the blink of an eye! I guess that’s not a bad problem to have, but I feel the end-of-Summer blues coming on…

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To keep that relaxed Summer feeling going, I’ve rounded up a few cocktails for you that are light and refreshing and will keep you in that beach-y state of mind!

Hornitos Tequila Zarza

Hornitos Tequila Zarza

This lovely Summer cocktail blends spicy, smoky Hornitos Resposado Tequila with fresh blackberries and lemon juice and a floater of DeKuyper Creme de Cassis liqueur.

Pinnacle Light & Ripe Apricot Honeysuckle Green Tea

Pinnacle Light & Ripe Apricot Honeysuckle Green Tea

The ultimate refreshing Summer cocktail blends Pinnacle Apricot Honeysuckle vodka with green tea, honey and peach slices with soda water.

On The Rocks The Cosmopolitan

On The Rocks The Cosmopolitan

The classic Cosmopolitan martini never goes out of style – especially at a pool party or backyard BBQ. The best part? This Cosmo is already pre-mixed with Effen vodka so all you need to do is pour it in a glass and garnish with a fresh lime and enjoy!

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Happy Labor Day + Some End-of-Summer Cocktails

Ingredients

  • Hornitos Tequila Zarza
  • 2 parts Hornitos Reposado Tequila
  • 1-part Simple Syrup
  • 1-part Fresh Lemon Juice
  • Blackberries
  • Float: DeKuyper Creme de Cassis Liqueur
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  • Pinnacle Light & Ripe Apricot Honeysuckle Green Tea
  • 1.5 parts Pinnacle Apricot Honeysuckle
  • 3 parts Unsweetened Green Tea
  • .25 oz (½ Tbsp) Honey
  • 2 Peach slices
  • Soda Water
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  • On The Rocks The Cosmopolitan
  • A wildly popular cocktail, the Cosmopolitan is a simple cocktail with a big history. This classic cocktail blends flavors of cranberry, triple sec, lemon zest and lime - cut through with smooth EFFEN Vodka.

Instructions

  1. Hornitos Tequila Zarza
  2. Combine all ingredients, excluding liqueur. Shake well. Strain and serve over crushed ice in a rocks glass. Float liqueur on top. Garnish with fresh blackberries.
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  4. Pinnacle Light & Ripe Apricot Honeysuckle Green Tea
  5. In a highball cocktail glass, gently muddle peach slices and honey. Add Pinnacle Light & Ripe Apricot Honeysuckle, green tea and ice. Stir to combine. Top with soda water and garnish with additional peach or apricot slices.
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  7. On The Rocks The Cosmopolitan
  8. Simply pour over ice and enjoy!

https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2021/09/happy-labor-day-some-end-of-summer-cocktails/

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Enjoy the last days of Summer, with a lovely cocktail in hand….!

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Garlic Basil Parmesan Chicken + Zucchini Bake

Garlic Basil Parmesan Chicken + Zucchini Bake

This is such an easy recipe, and perfect for a weeknight at the end of Summer; especially when you have lots of zucchini left over! This Garlic Basil Parmesan Chicken and Zucchini Bake features chicken breasts seasoned with garlic, basil, Trader Joe’s Italian Soffrito, salt and pepper.

Prep the Chicken and zucchini

Then drizzled with melted butter (or ghee) and Basil Parmesan olive oil (I love Harry and David’s brand!) and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese over the top.

Baked Chicken + Zucchini

The chicken is roasted together in one pan with chunks of zucchini that get super tender and caramelized in the oven, especially with the baked crunchy Parmesan cheese on top. You guys… this recipe is soooo good…and it’s healthy, #lowcarb and gluten-free too…(bonus!)

Garlic Basil Parmesan Chicken + Zucchini Bake

To serve, I topped the chicken and zucchini with some fresh parsley, red pepper flakes (optional) and a squeeze of lemon juice to give the dish bright, tangy flavors with a little extra heat just before serving.

Garlic Basil Parmesan Chicken + Zucchini Bake

It’s perfect served with some crusty bread, mashed potatoes or cauliflower, or pasta to soak up the savory juices, (but just as good served alone!) and you’ve got a delicious end-of-Summer meal that’s fresh, full of flavor and super easy to make!

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Garlic Basil Parmesan Chicken + Zucchini Bake

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Yield: 4

This is such an easy recipe, and perfect for a weeknight at the end of Summer; especially when you have lots of zucchini left over! This Garlic Basil Parmesan Chicken and Zucchini Bake features chicken breasts seasoned with garlic, basil, Italian soffrito and Parmesan cheese, drizzled with melted butter and Basil Parmesan olive oil and topped with Parmesan cheese; which are roasted with chunks of tender caramelized zucchini.

Ingredients

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 medium zucchini, sliced into 1-inch chunks
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon Trader Joe’s Italian Style Soffrito Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Harry and David Basil Parmesan olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or ghee
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup torn fresh parsley, for serving
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, for serving
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425 degrees. Pat chicken dry with paper towels, and season all over with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Place zucchini on a rimmed baking pan, and season with a little more salt and pepper.
  2. In a small bowl, combine garlic, dried basil and Italian Soffrito.
  3. Place chicken on the baking pan with the zucchini pieces and brush the melted butter/ghee and olive oil over the top. Sprinkle evenly with garlic, basil, soffrito mixture then top with Parmesan cheese.
  4. Roast in the oven until chicken is cooked through and zucchini is browned and caramelized, 30 to 40 minutes.
  5. Remove the pan from the oven, and drizzle lemon juice on top. Garnish with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes.

Notes

You can substitute chicken thighs if you wish and also do bone-in chicken, adding an extra 10 minutes to the cooking time.

https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2021/09/garlic-basil-parmesan-chicken-zucchini-bake/

This recipe serves four people, so just double the ingredients for a larger crowd (making it on two sheet trays instead of one). Feel free to use chicken thighs if you prefer, or bone-in chicken (just add a little extra cooking time to the recipe). 

Garlic Basil Parmesan Chicken + Zucchini Bake

Adios Summer, Hello Fall! Enjoy 🙂

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Korean BBQ Beef Tostadas

Korean BBQ Beef Tostadas

Kalbi Korean BBQ Beef Tostadas

Happy Friday friends! I can’t believe this Summer has flown by and we are almost going into Labor Day! Speaking of, I was thinking of some fun appetizers and things to make for the occasion and wanted to try making something with this Kalbi Korean BBQ sauce I received from Lucky Foods for their #Blogger #Recipe challenge.

Kalbi Korean BBQ Beef Tostadas

Kalbi Sauce is a traditional Korean BBQ Marinade and staple in Korean cooking. It has a combination of sweet and savory flavors, with a little extra zingy kick of ginger and sweetness from pineapple juice. It’s often used to marinate short ribs but also good on steak and ground beef.

Kalbi Korean BBQ Beef Tostadas

These Korean BBQ Beef Tostadas are so delicious..and easy to make too! They are the perfect mashup of Korean + BBQ + Taco flavors all in one bite. The homemade tostada shells are baked until crispy and golden brown and  then topped with ground beef sautéed with Kalbi BBQ sauce, Gochujang chili paste, green onions and charred corn, then topped with lots of shredded Mexican blend cheese with more corn, green onions and crispy fried onions for extra crunch!

Kalbi Korean BBQ Beef Tostadas

And because this sauce is so versatile and tastes great you can also use it with short ribs or steak, shredded or grilled chicken and pork… or try tofu, seitan or meatless chicken if you are #vegan/#vegetarian and play with the toppings! Any way you make them I guarantee they’ll be amazing…they’re like crunchy deconstructed Korean BBQ tacos with ALL THE FEELS 🙂

Kalbi Korean BBQ Beef Tostadas

Bet you can’t eat just one!

Kalbi Korean BBQ Beef Tostadas

 

Have a great weekend and Labor Day holiday 🙂

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Kalbi BBQ Beef Tostadas

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 2 tostadas

These Kalbi BBQ Beef Tostadas are the perfect mashup of Korean flavors!
The tostada shells are baked and ready in only 15 minutes and then topped with savory BBQ beef, green onions and charred corn with some crispy fried onions and Kimchi Gochujang for extra crunch and a kick of heat!

Ingredients

  • Olive oil cooking spray
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 1/2 cup cooked corn kernels (fresh or frozen, defrosted)
  • 2 tablespoons Lucky Foods Gochujang Chili Paste
  • 1/4 cup Lucky Foods Kalbi BBQ Sauce
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
  • Extra corn, for garnish
  • Extra green onions, for garnish
  • Crispy fried onions, for garnish
  • Kalbi BBQ sauce, for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Make the tostadas:
  2. Preheat oven to 400 F. Spray two large baking sheets with cooking spray.
  3. Lightly spray both sides of the tortillas with cooking spray and place in a single layer on prepared baking sheets. Lightly season with salt.
  4. Bake for 5 minutes, flip them over and bake for another 5 minutes until the tortillas are crispy and golden brown. Remove from oven, sprinkle with sea salt and let cool for a few minutes; set aside.
  5. Make the Kalbi BBQ Beef:
  6. Spray a large sauté pan with cooking spray and heat over medium high heat.
  7. Add the ground beef and half the green onions; season with salt and pepper and cook for about 5-7 minutes until no longer pink. Drain fat and return to the pan.
  8. Stir in half the cooked corn kernels and cook for another minute.
  9. Add the Gochujang chili paste and Kalbi BBQ sauce and stir together until heated through.
  10. To serve:
  11. Top the tostadas with the BBQ beef mixture, shredded cheese, additional corn, green onions and crispy fried onions. Drizzle with extra Kalbi Bbq sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

These are so delicious and the BBQ sauce actually goes with any protein so feel free to sub shredded chicken, or pork, or even tofu!

https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2021/08/korean-bbq-beef-tostadas/

Kalbi Korean BBQ Beef Tostadas

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Spicy Korean Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Spicy Korean Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Spicy Korean Chicken Lettuce Wraps

I was recently invited to participate in another great blogger recipe challenge– this time for Lucky Foods, a family-owned business and premiere Asian food brand. For the contest, I decided to make some Spicy Korean Chicken Lettuce Wraps made with two of their popular sauces – Gochujang chili paste and Kimchi Mayo.

Spicy Korean Chicken Lettuce Wraps

These delicious spicy chicken lettuce wraps are full of flavor, light on carbs and the perfect mixture of sweet and spicy, crunchy and creamy all in one bite! The gochujang chili paste gives it a nice kick of heat and the kimchi mayo rounds out the flavor with some creamy tangy goodness to top it all off.

Lucky Foods Gochujang

Gochujang is a Korean chili pepper paste made from fermented red chili peppers and it has a nice spicy bite with a subtle sweetness and umami flavor from the fermented soybeans.. It’s great on noodles, in fried rice, as a marinade, or drizzling on soups, stews and salad bowls.

Lucky Foods Kimchi Mayo

Their Kimchi mayo is also a delicious condiment made with spicy fermented kimchi (cabbage) and vegan mayonnaise.

Spicy Korean Chicken Lettuce Wraps

First I sautéed some fresh garlic, sliced scallions and ginger over medium heat until softened, about 2 minutes. Then I increased the heat to medium high and added the diced chicken and zucchini and sprinkled with sesame seeds and some salt and pepper, sautéing for about 4 minutes until browned.

Spicy Korean Chicken Lettuce Wraps

To make the spicy sauce, I whisked together the Gochujang chili paste, hot honey, soy sauce and rice vinegar, then added it into the pan with the chicken and zucchini. Then I tossed in the cooked cauliflower rice, honey roasted peanuts and sliced carrots and let the mixture cook for another 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickened and liquid was reduced.

Spicy Korean Chicken Lettuce Wraps

To serve, I spooned the spicy chicken mixture inside the lettuce leaves, then garnished the wraps with more grated carrots, cilantro, sesame seeds,  and a drizzle of spicy Kimchi Mayo with extra on the side.

Spicy Korean Chicken Lettuce Wraps

You guys – this is the most delicious thing I have ever tasted! The balance of spicy / sweet / umami flavors along with the crunchy and creamy textures is absolutely DIVINE.  And these sauces will go great with any protein you choose – try it with tofu or shrimp or beef. And it’s low carb, paleo and keto-friendly too!

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Spicy Korean Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Yield: Serves 8.

Serving Size: 2-3 lettuce wraps

These delicious spicy chicken lettuce wraps are full of flavor, light on the carbs and the perfect mixture of sweet and spicy, crunchy and creamy all in one bite! The gochujang chili paste gives it a nice kick of heat and the kimchi mayo rounds out the flavor with some creamy tangy goodness to top it all off.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moon wedges
  • 1 pound chicken thighs, fat trimmed, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, plus additional for garnish
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 teaspoons Lucky Foods Gochujang chili paste
  • 2 tablespoons hot honey
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 package frozen cauliflower rice, cooked
  • 1 cup honey roasted or spicy peanuts
  • 6 baby carrots, sliced
  • Butter lettuce leaves, for serving
  • Grated carrots, for garnish
  • Cilantro leaves, for garnish
  • Lucky Foods Kimchi Mayo, for drizzling/dipping

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable and sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the fresh garlic, sliced scallions and ginger and cook over medium heat until softened, about 2 minutes.
  2. Increase the heat to medium high and add the chicken thighs and zucchini, sprinkle with sesame seeds and some salt and pepper, to taste, sautéing for about 5-6 minutes until chicken is browned and cooked through. 
  3. Whisk together the Gochujang chili paste, hot honey, soy sauce and rice vinegar to make a spicy sauce, then add it into the pan with the chicken and zucchini. Stir to coat with the sauce.
  4. Add in the cooked cauliflower rice, peanuts and sliced carrots and stir; let mixture cook for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickened and liquid mostly evaporated. 
  5. To serve, scoop the spicy chicken mixture inside the lettuce leaves, then garnish the wraps with more grated carrots, cilantro, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of spicy Kimchi Mayo with extra on the side for dipping.

Notes

Feel free to substitute tofu, shrimp or beef for the chicken or use chicken breasts instead of thighs.

https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2021/08/spicy-korean-chicken-lettuce-wraps/

Spicy Korean Chicken Lettuce Wraps

To get more info on Lucky Foods products, check out their website. Their product line ranges from traditional and gluten-free spring rolls to Asian fusion sauces and BBQ sauces, kimchi and Korean pancakes. All of their products are free from MSG, GMOs, and added colors and preservatives. Their products only feature wholesome produce and fresh, aromatic spices, which is something I absolutely love!

They have more great recipe ideas on their Instagram & Facebook pages, and you can buy their products online or find them locally at Whole Foods, Giant, Acme and Food Lion.

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Note: I received complimentary products to use and try out for this Blogger recipe challenge. All opinions, writing, recipes and photos are my own.

 

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Blackened Scallops w/ Grilled Basil Butter Corn + Watermelon Jicama Salsa

Blackened Scallops w/ Basil Butter Corn + Watermelon Jicama Salsa

Summer is in full swing and there’s nothing I love better than some fresh seafood and grilling outside with friends and family. Living in St Pete, Florida, I am spoiled with all of the fresh seafood options here – and one of my favorites is Blackened Scallops, (and any blackened seafood really!). This inspired my recipe  Blackened Scallops with Grilled Basil Butter Corn + Watermelon Jicama Salsa for the Sam’s Salsa Recipe Challenge… and it’s full of fresh, bright, tropical flavors and summertime goodness.

Blackened Scallops w/ Basil Butter Corn + Watermelon Jicama Salsa

Sam’s Fresh Salsa started in the 70’s on a family farm in New Jersey, and is still going strong making delicious homemade salsas with only the freshest fruits, vegetables and ingredients.

Blackened Scallops w/ Basil Butter Corn + Watermelon Jicama Salsa

Their salsas have no preservatives or artificial ingredients, and are free of additives too. And they taste just like homemade; the kind you would find in an authentic Mexican restaurant or made fresh at home. They also have several other delicious salsa flavors such as Cantina Medium Salsa and Salsa Verde, and a variety of fresh salsas ranging from Mild to Extra Hot.

Basil Butter Corn

I made the Basil Butter by creaming the two ingredients together with a little bit of fresh lime juice and creole seasoning and let it sit for about 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together, then I mixed in the butter with the shaved grilled corn, sautéed shallots, and green onions.

Blackened Scallops

I blackened the sea scallops in a hot cast iron pan in some clarified butter for a few minutes on each side to get them nice and browned.

Blackened Scallops w/ Basil Butter Corn + Watermelon Jicama Salsa

I plated the Blackened Scallops on top of the Grilled Basil Butter Corn and topped the dish with some lovely Watermelon Jicama Salsa and more green onions, fresh basil and a few pieces of chopped watermelon for garnish.

Blackened Scallops with Watermelon Salsa

You guys..this dish is a FLAVOR BOMB!!! The spicy scallops over the savory, buttery corn with basil and shallots mixed with a hint of sweetness from the Watermelon Jicama salsa is absolutely SPECTACULAR!!!

Blackened Scallops with Grilled Basil Butter Corn and Watermelon Jicama Salsa

Summer on a plate, really. And totally delightful. 

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Blackened Scallops with Grilled Basil Butter Corn + Watermelon Jicama Salsa

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 2-3 scallops/1/2 cup corn

Ingredients

  • Grilled Basil Butter Corn:
  • ½ cup salted butter
  • ¼ cup torn fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper or creole seasoning
  • 4 ears corn on the cob, unhusked
  • Oil spray
  • 1 small shallot, chopped
  • Sea salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • Blackened Scallops:
  • 2 tablespoons clarified butter/ghee or canola oil
  • Sea salt
  • 8 sea scallops (about 1/2 pound)
  • Blackening seasoning - (pre-made or homemade)
  • 1 green onion, sliced, for garnish
  • Fresh basil, for garnish
  • 2-3 chunks fresh watermelon, diced, for garnish
  • Sam’s Fresh Watermelon Jicama Salsa, for garnish

Instructions

  1. To make the Grilled Basil Butter Corn, cream the butter (room temp) with fresh basil, lime juice and cayenne pepper/creole seasoning; cover and let sit for 30 mins to let the flavors meld together.
  2. Preheat grill over medium heat and lightly oil the grates. Place the corn on the grill and cook with the cover on for about 20-25 minutes until the corn is charred and tender. You can also grill the corn in a grill pan on the stove or buy frozen pre-grilled corn kernels.
  3. Meanwhile, heat some oil or butter in a cast iron pan over medium heat and sauté the shallots until soft and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  4. Once corn is done, slice off the corn kernels with a large knife into a large mixing bowl. Toss the corn with the basil butter and sauteed shallots; season with salt and pepper to taste, set aside. Rinse the scallops and pat dry.
  5. To cook the blackened scallops, raise the heat on the cast iron pan to high until it begins to smoke. Brush the scallops on both sides with butter/ghee or oil and season with sea salt. Dredge each side of the scallops in the blackening seasoning in a medium shallow bowl. Place them in the hot pan spice side down. (You may want to have your windows open and fan on because you’ll get some smoke while blackening.)
  6. Cook for 1-2 minutes to get a nice browned crust, then flip scallops over and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes. You can also finish the scallops in the oven for 4-5 minutes at 350 degrees F.
  7. Serve scallops over the Grilled Basil Butter Corn and top with the Watermelon Jicama Salsa, green onions, fresh basil and diced watermelon for garnish.

Notes

This would also be delicious made with blackened shrimp or fish (like grouper!)
for another layer of flavor, serve the grilled basil butter corn and scallops over some mashed cauliflower or mashed potato puree.

https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2021/07/blackened-scallops-w-grilled-basil-butter-corn-watermelon-jicama-salsa/

Blackened Scallops with Grilled Basil Butter Corn and Watermelon Jicama Salsa

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Keto Bacon & Cheese Egg Muffins

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Spring is finally here! I love this season because everything starts coming to life again and with all the fresh produce available I’m so motivated to cook some fresh and healthy food that’s low carb and #keto friendly too.

Bacon Egg Cheese Muffins

I usually make a big batch of these #Keto Bacon + Cheese Egg Muffins in a 12-muffin tin, and then I have a healthy breakfast for the rest of the week that’s great for on-the-go and days I don’t want to cook.

They’re loaded with lots of healthy protein with #organic #eggs, applewood smoked #bacon, cheddar #cheese, grated Parmesan cheese and a little half and half. And they’re loaded with lots of antioxidants with veggies like #garlic, onions, and chives and some hot pepper flakes for a little kick.

Bacon Egg Cheese Muffins

First cook your bacon in the oven, which is the best way to get it crispy and less greasy and messy. While you’re doing that, sauté the onions and garlic in some healthy olive oil about 5-6 minutes, and set aside. Then you whip up your eggs with some half and half, shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, S+P and chives. Spray the muffin tin with some olive oil spray and add the bacon, and cooked #veggies to the eggs and stir together. Pour the egg mixture about 3/4 of the way into each tin and bake on 350 F for 25-30 minutes until the eggs are cooked through and fluffy. Let cool for a few minutes.

Bacon Egg Cheese Muffins

They should pop right out of the muffin tin and they’re ready to eat! I usually eat mine with some hot sauce too. Oh, and some extra crispy bacon on the side never hurt either. Feel free to add any other veggies you want to the mix (bell peppers, zucchini, tomatoes and mushrooms are all good #lowcarb options). Serve with a side of fresh mixed berries or greens if you like, too.

Bring on Spring! 

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#Keto Bacon & Cheese Egg Muffins

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Yield: 12 egg muffins

Serving Size: 1

These Bacon Egg and Cheese Muffins are a great low carb / keto breakfast on the go! They're loaded with lots of protein with organic eggs, applewood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese and a little half and half. And  they're loaded with lots of antioxidant veggies too like garlic, onions, and chives and some hot pepper flakes for a little kick.

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • 5 slices applewood smoked bacon
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons minced chives
  • 8 large eggs
  • 3 tbsp. half and half
  • 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • Himalayan pink sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350º and spray a 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil cooking spray.
  2. Place the bacon on a wire rack over a foil lined baking sheet and bake until crispy, about 15 minutes. Drain the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate, then chop or crumble into small pieces.
  3. Add chopped onion to a skillet with some olive oil or butter, and cook over medium heat until soft, 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, half and half, red pepper flakes and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Fold in cooked vegetable mixture, bacon, chives, Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses. Pour mixture into prepared muffin tin.
  6. Bake until cooked through and golden, about 25-30 minutes.
  7. Let the muffins cool for a few minutes before serving.
  8. Store in the fridge in an airtight container until ready to eat.

Notes

Feel free to substitute any veggies you like as well as cheeses. This is a great flexible recipe you can make your own and switch up easily.

https://www.theartfulgourmet.com/2021/04/keto-bacon-cheese-egg-muffins/

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