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Chicken Sausage over Lentils
By courtneyepowell
1. In a medium lidded pot, combine lentils, bay leaf, thyme sprig and 6 cups lightly salted water; bring to a boil
- 1 1/4 cups dried French green lentils
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup finely diced fennel
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 large carrot, peeled and finely diced
- 1 rib celery, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 12 ounce package fully cooked roasted garlic chicken sausage
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Adobo-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Black Bean Pico de Gallo
By courtneyepowell
For pork: Preheat oven to 350°F
- Pork
- 6 tbsp paprika
- 2 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp coarse salt
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 pinches cayenne pepper
- 24 oz pork tenderloin, trimmed, cut into 3- to 4-oz pieces
- 1/2 cup arugula, loosely packed
- Pico de gallo
- 2 cups cooked black beans
- 4 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp minced jalapeño pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
"Kitchen Sink" Pizza
By courtneyepowell
Spread a thin layer of marinara across the flatbread
- 3-4 tandoori naan flatbreads (any brand will do, but I prefer Stonefire)
- 1/4-1/3 cup marinara
- 2-4 tablespoons pesto
- 1/2-1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 grilled chicken breast, diced
- 2 ounces canadian bacon, diced
- 1 yellow pepper, sliced
- 1 red pepper, sliced
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 1-2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cremini mushrooms, halved
- Parmesan Cheese
- Fresh basil leaves, sliced
Grilled Lamb Meatballs with Salsa Verde
By courtneyepowell
STEP 1 Meatballs: Working in batches, pulse bread into coarse crumbs in a food processor
- MEATBALLS
- 3 slices white sandwich bread, torn into large pieces
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 small onion, quartered
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 large egg white
- 2 teaspoons coarse salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
- SALSA VERDE
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons juice
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
- 2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (from 1 bunch)
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves (from 1 bunch)
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Baby-Artichoke and Chicken Soup
By courtneyepowell
STEP 1 Heat a medium heavy pot over medium-high heat
- 1 teaspoon fennel seed
- 2 tablespoons safflower oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 leek, trimmed and thinly sliced, washed well and drained (about 1 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- Pinch of red-pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 12 baby artichokes (about 2 pounds), steamed and halved or quartered lengthwise
- 1 bunch arugula, leaves torn if large (2 cups)
Strawberry Crumble
By courtneyepowell
1. Place a rack in center of oven and preheat to 375ºF
- 1 1/2 pounds strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons almond meal (or all-purpose flour)
- 1/3 cup rolled oats
- 3 tablespoons sliced almonds, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Chipotle-Cocoa Bison Burgers
By courtneyepowell
In a large bowl, gently mix ground bison with remaining ingredients
- 1 lb ground bison
- 3 T barbecue sauce
- 2 T cocoa powder
- 2 chopped canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 chopped shallot
- 2 t fresh thyme
- 1 t cumin
- 1/4 t each salt and black pepper
- Provolone or Swiss cheese
- 4 whole wheat hamburger buns
Caramelized Squash Salad with Pistachios and Goat Cheese
By courtneyepowell
1. For marinade, in a small bowl stir together orange juice, maple syrup, mustard and ginger
- 1 cup orange juice
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, halved crosswise and cut into 1/2-inch wide strips
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 small head radicchio, cored and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup roasted salted pistachio nuts
- 3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (optional)
Blueberry and Mango Delight
By courtneyepowell
Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and add brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 mangoes, peeled, pitted and sliced
- 3 teaspoons grated lime zest
- Juice of one lime
- Dash nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups Texas blueberries
Tofu Jerky
By courtneyepowell
Tofu jerky makes a wonderful vegetarian friendly protein rich snack
- 1 pound firm tofu
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon water