A ubiquitous recipe for little smokies cooked in BBQ sauce and grape jelly is floating around church potlucks. I created a healthier, naturally-sweetened version using grass-fed, uncured hotdog bites, homemade BBQ sauce, and a grape juice reduction. I couldn’t keep…
If you’ve never tried sambal oelek—chili garlic sauce used primarily in southeast Asia—you should! It not only adds heat, but also a wonderfully garlicky kind of flavor. It’s easy to find in regular grocery stores in the Asian food section and is just as versatile as…
One of the easiest ways to save money on protein is to buy whole animals, and chickens are no exception. Several people can eat a whole chicken for dinner, and the carcass can be used to make bone broth. PREP TIME 10 minutes COOKING TIME 60-120 minutes YIELD 4-6…
This is such a versatile, adaptable recipe! You can use any combination of barbecue rub and sauce you like. The rub recipe referenced is a great all-purpose blend that would go with any of the barbecue sauce recipes in the Pantry Basics chapter (shown here) or any of…
Makes 4 servings Total prep time: 1 hour Ingredients 1 cup sweet potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped 1 pound/450 grams salmon fillet or 1 14.75 oz/400 grams good quality canned salmon, drained 1 onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons scallion 1 large egg, lightly beaten…
For this recipe, you can use any type of wild-caught white fish such as cod, grouper, halibut or snapper. Serve with sautéed asparagus. Makes 4 Servings Total Prep Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 2 salmon fillets 2 cod fillets 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved a few sprigs…
Makes 4 Servings Total Prep Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 4 salmon fillets A pinch of sea salt and black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil Sauce 1 red onion, sliced 2 tablespoons honey 4 tablespoons lemon juice ¼ cup water half a ripe mango, chopped ¼ cup mint leaves,…
Chermoula is a North African spice paste that is used as a marinade. You can substitute store-bought spice mix but it’s so easy to do, I prefer to make my own. Makes 4 Servings Total Prep Time: 3.5 hours Ingredients 1 organic pastured chicken, cut into pieces or 6 to…
This Argentinean sauce is the perfect condiment to steak. You can also use the sauce as a marinade for the steak. Serve with a simple salad of spinach, pear and walnuts. Makes 4 Servings Total Prep Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 steaks…
Makes 4 Servings Total Prep Time: 3 ½ hours Ingredients 2 pounds/900 grams beef brisket sea salt and black pepper 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 yellow onions, chopped 4 carrots, diced 4 celery ribs, diced 3 bay leaves 1 cup chicken stock 1 can crushed tomatoes Directions…
Makes 4 servings Total Prep Time: 30 Minutes Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 slices nitrate-free bacon, chopped 2 shallots, finely chopped 1 pound/450 grams Brussels sprouts, trimmed Sea salt and black pepper 1 cup chicken stock, preferably homemade 1 teaspoon…
Great flavor does not have to mean time-consuming preparation. Oven-baked sweet potatoes can be jazzed up with different proteins, spices, and goodies to keep interest. Try experimenting with the varieties of sweet potatoes. Each has a distinct flavor that is fun to…