4 bone-in chicken breasts or 2 large summer squash (or a combination) Freshly ground black pepper Kosher salt Olive oil Fresh oregano sprigs, for garnish For the vinaigrette: 2 cloves of elephant garlic 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon honey Read on!
Chicken and Summer Squash Chowder with Basil & Wild Rice
1 onion, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 chicken carcass, meat removed and set aside 4 oz mushrooms, sliced 1 pound summer squash, sliced 1 small tomato, diced 1 c cooked wild rice ½ c white wine 1 piece parmesan Read on!
Bison & Basmati Stuffed Peppers with Parmesan & Herbs
4-6 bell peppers or sweet Italian peppers 1 pound ground Bison olive oil, salt & pepper 1 small onion, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 small summer squash, grated ½ c chopped tomato ½ c. red or white wine 2 Read on!
Thai Green Curry with Pumpkin and Basil
(courtesy Jam at Thai Fresh) 2 Tbs. green curry paste 2 cans coconut milk (do not shake) 1 coconut milk can can water 1 Tbs fish sauce (or to taste) ½ small pumpkin, peeled and cut into chunks 1 pound Read on!
Heirloom Tomato Salad with Mozzarella and Basil
Slice tomatoes into various shapes—wedges, slices and chopped Layer with slices of mozzarella cheese and basil torn into large pieces. Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar, sprinkle with sea salt and grind black pepper over. I also like Read on!
Grilled Chicken and Roasted Pepper Salad with Feta
2 bone-in chicken breasts 6 thyme sprigs 2 minced garlic cloves butter lettuce microgreens 1 ear corn, shucked 1 cucumber, cut into slices 6 peppers, roasted, peeled, and torn into pieces ¼ c. crumbled feta ¼ c. olie oil 2 Read on!
Roasted Pumpkin & Wild Rice Salad
1 pumpkin (or other winter squash), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes extra-virgin olive oil sea salt 12 tiny red onions or shallots, peeled (OR 3 medium red onions peeled and quartered) 2 cups cooked wild rice* 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds Read on!
Refrigerator Pickles
Wash jars: Run gallon or quart canning jars through the dishwasher or wash thoroughly (smaller jars can be used if desired). Prepare your brine: To each quart of water that has been boiled and brought to room temperature, add ¾ Read on!
Caramelized Onion & Roasted Pepper Frittata
1 tablespoon olive oil 1 thinly sliced sweet or white onion 4 large eggs 6 large egg whites 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons milk salt & pepper 6 peppers, roasted, peeled, and torn into pieces 1. Preheat Read on!