Garlic Topped Flank Steak Roulade

Garlic Topped Flank Steak Roulade

This elegant yet simple recipe was featured on the US Wellness Meats website when I was lucky enough to have been selected as one of their featured chefs, which means that this steak is sort of a celebrity. You can make this star-studded meal anytime if you make it...

read more
Cowboy Burgers

Cowboy Burgers

This amazingly flavorful burger was inspired by my local Whole Foods. There are days when I’m standing at the meat counter at 5:00 p.m. staring longingly at all the pre-prepped foods, wishing they were not breaded or didn’t contain sugar or canola oil. In this...

read more
Apricot Orange Pork Chops

Apricot Orange Pork Chops

One of the easiest ways to create a delectable sauce for meats with little effort is to utilize all-fruit, no-sugar-added jams from your local natural food store. Or better yet, make your own! Apricot jam is one of my favorites, and it goes amazingly well with chicken...

read more
Pecan Stuffed Chicken Thighs

Pecan Stuffed Chicken Thighs

TUFFING INGREDIENTS 1 TBSP coconut oil¾ cup chopped raw pecans2 stalks celery, diced (about ½ cup)¼ cup chopped fresh parsley3 medium carrots, diced (about ¾ cup)¾ cup diced white or yellow onion2 cloves garlic, mincedPinch of sea saltPinch of freshly ground black...

read more
Mango Cilantro Chicken

Mango Cilantro Chicken

The sauce for this chicken is so scrumptious that I caught my husband eating it by the spoonful! It’s also versatile since it’s great on pork and fish too. Sometimes a weeknight cook’s best tool is a flavor-packed sauce that is easy to make and works with many dishes....

read more
Macadamia, Garlic & Basil Crusted Chicken

Macadamia, Garlic & Basil Crusted Chicken

I really love the combination of crunchy macadamia nuts, fragrant basil, and sweet honey in this chicken. The topping can be temperamental when applying it to the chicken, but don’t worry—even the ugly pieces will taste amazing! CRUST 1½ cups raw macadamia nuts½ cup...

read more
Osso buco

Osso buco

The name of this classic means “bone with a hole” in Italian. What the name doesn’t tell you is that the hole is full of some really tasty bone marrow. The name doesn’t say anything about what kind of meat to use. Traditionally, this dish is made with veal. We have...

read more
Venison-stuffed peppers

Venison-stuffed peppers

I look forward to fall for so many reasons. The leaves change color, football is in full swing, and I get to go climb trees in search of venison. Bow season here starts in mid-September. I’ve owned a bow for years but seemed to always find a reason to keep it in the...

read more
Chicken fried steak

Chicken fried steak

Throw this one in my top 5 for tasty, comforting, and just plain awesome. This protein and fat amalgamation is sure to make anyone happy. I know what you’re saying . . . isn’t it going to taste like coconut? If there is a hint of it in there, it’s from the coconut...

read more