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ROASTED SWEET POTATOES

INGREDIENTS : * 3 large sweet potatoes. (cut into small cubes) * 1/2 cup olive oil. * 1/4 softened butter. * 1 tablespoon brown sugar. * 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. * 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg. * 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger. * Salt to taste. INSTRUCTIONS : FIRST STEP : Preheat oven to 350 degrees and […]

Vegetable Stir Fry

Ingredients Vegetable Stir Fry: * 1 large carrot sliced * 2 cups medium broccoli florets * 8 oz can baby corn spears drained * 8 oz mushrooms (white or brown) sliced or quartered * 1 whole pepper (red, yellow or orange) seeded and sliced * 2 Tbsp cooking oil (extra light olive oil or canola) […]

Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Vegetables

Ingredients: * 4 chicken breasts * ½ red bell pepper * ½ green bell pepper * ½ red onion Chicken Kabob Marinade: * ½ cup ranch dressing * 3 tablespoons oil * 2 cloves garlic minced * 2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed * ¾ teaspoon salt or to taste * ¼ teaspoon ground […]

Sourdough Banana Muffins

Ingredients: * 1 1/4 cups (150 g) all-purpose flour * 1 teaspoon baking powder * 1 teaspoon baking soda * 1/2 teaspoon salt * 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon * 3 large ripe bananas about 1 and 1/2 cups mashed * 6 Tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted * ⅔ cup (135g) packed light or dark […]

Crispy Cheesy Hashbrowns

INGREDIENTS: * 3 small potatoes * 1/3 cup plain flour * 1 egg * 2 tbsp butter, softened * 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese * Pinch of sea salt * Pinch of pepper * Vegetable oil, for frying DIRECTIONS: Boil a pot of water over a high heat. Peel and wash your potatoes, then add […]

Chicken Salad

Ingredients * 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken chopped * 1 cup grapes quartered * 1 cup pecans chopped * 4 green onions chopped * 1/2 cup celery finely diced * 1 cup mayonnaise * Juice from ½ lemon * 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard * Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: In a medium sized bowl […]

Grilled Shrimp Foil Packets

INGREDIENTS: * 1 1/2 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined * 2 cloves garlic, minced * 2 smoked andouille sausages, thinly sliced * 2 ears corn, each cut crosswise into 4 pieces * 1 lb. red bliss potatoes, chopped into 1-in pieces * 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil * 1 tbsp. Old Bay seasoning * […]

Cabbage and Sausage Foil Packets

Ingredients: * 1 pound Polish sausage cut into 1 inch pieces (or your favorite smoked sausage) * ½ head of cabbage cut into ½″ wedges * 20 small potatoes quartered * 1 small onion sliced * Garlic butter store bought or homemade * Salt & pepper to taste * 4 ice cubes Instructions: Preheat your […]

Roasted Tomatoes

Ingredients: * 2-3 pounds tomatoes * 1 tablespoon olive oil * ½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar * 1 clove garlic minced * 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil or ½ teaspoon dry basil * 2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese optional * Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Preheat oven to 450°F. Wash tomatoes and cut in half […]

BANANA FUNNEL CAKE BITES

Ingredients: * 1 large egg * 2 Tbs granulated sugar * 3/4 cup whole milk * 1 tsp vanilla extract * 1 cup + 2 Tbs all-purpose flour * 3/4 tsp baking powder * Pinch of sea salt * 2 large bananas * Oil for frying * Powdered sugar for dusting * Caramel sauce for […]