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Turkey Lemongrass Meatballs
By chezus
This easy and budget friendly main dish that is full of flavor while being healthy and affordable
- 1 lb ground turkey, I use ground turkey thighs
- 3/4 cup bread crumbs or panko
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons minced lemongrass
- 1 teaspoon (or more for spicier) minced Fresno chili
- 1/2 cup cilantro, minced
- 1/2 cup basil, minced
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon safflower oil
- 1/2 cup water
French Moules
By chezus
An easy French Mussel recipe
- 1 1/2 pound mussels
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup shallots
- 5 cloves garlic
- 3/4 cup white wine
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
HERB CITRUS CRUSTED LAMB CHOPS
By chezus
Elegant lamb chops are seasoned with fresh herbs and citrus to make this easy holiday meal that will surely impress...
- 4 organic lamb french rib chops
- 1 orange, peel zested
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- rosemary, handful, minced
- olive oil
- maldon sea salt to taste
Flourless Chocolate Cake
By chezus
Preheat oven to 350. Butter a tart pan with 2 tablespoons of butter
- 12 oz good quality bittersweet chocolate
- 8 oz + 2 tablespoons good quality unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened coco powder, sifted
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Old-Fashioned Sausage Bread Stuffing
By chezus
This is the only stuffing recipe you will ever need; inspired by my grandmother and Better Homes and Gardens
- 2 cups finely chopped celery
- 1 cup finely minced yellow onion
- 4 cloves of garlic, finely minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh herbs, finely minced (I use sage, rosemary and thyme)
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 8 cups dry bread cubes (I use ciabatta bread)
- 1 1/2 - 2 cups chicken or veggie stock or water
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 1/2 pound of your favorite sausage, casings removed
Lamb Souvlaki Meatballs
By chezus
In a mixing bowl combine the lamb, panko, egg, lemon juice and zest, oregano, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper
- 1 pound of ground lamb
- 1/2 cup panko
- 1 egg
- 1 small lemon, juice and zest
- 1 large garlic clove, minced finely
- 1/4 cup fresh oregano, roughly chopped
- kosher salt
- fresh cracked black pepper
- 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
- 2 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup white wine
Raclette
By chezus
In a large covered pot fitted with a steam basket, steam potatoes over rapidly boiling water until fork tender, abo...
- 24 small red new potatoes
- 2 1/2 pounds prosciutto, ham or bresaola, thinly sliced
- 2 pounds raclette cheese, sliced thinly
- 2 jars (14 oz ea) cornichons, drained
- 24 medium sized white mushrooms, cut in half
- oven roasted yellow onions, cut into slices
- baguettes or ciabatta bread
Lavender Honey Glazed Ham
By chezus
Melt butter in a small saucepan, add thyme, honey and vinegar
- 4 tablespoons of butter
- 3 tablespoons thyme, minced
- 1/2 cup lavender honey
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 baked ham
Chicken and Orzo
By chezus
Quick, easy and budget friendly entree that is sure to please your entire family
- 4 chicken breasts with skin and bone in (more flavor)
- 1/2 yellow onion, finely minced
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 3 medium roma tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup orzo
- 1/4 pound freshly washed spinach leaves
Bangers and Mash with Caramelized Onions
By chezus
Crowd pleaser recipe to serve during St
- 6 yellow potatoes
- 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter
- 1/8 cup whole milk
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- sprinkle kosher salt and black pepper
- 4 bangers or your favorite sausage
- 2 cups stout or favorite Irish beer