Speedy Gonzales Chili 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and chopped 1 tablespoon chili powder 1ВЅ pounds ground beef One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded, deribbed and chopped ВЅ teaspoon onion powder Вј teaspoon garlic...

Shrimp Cobb Salad 4 bacon strips 1 pound extra-large shrimp (16- to 20-count), peeled and deveined Вј teaspoon paprika Вј teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Вј teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1ВЅ tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons Dijon...

Jicama Pear And Grapefruit Salad 1 red grapefruit 3 or 4 ripe pears, cored and sliced thin 1 small jicama, peeled and julienned Вј cup minced fresh mint leaves 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 1 lime) 2 tablespoons olive oil ВЅ teaspoon salt Вј...

Grilled Galamari Salad 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons for salad 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice, plus 1 tablespoon for salad 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced Вј teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 pound baby calamari, rinsed and...

Green Turkey Chili Green Turkey Chili 2 tablespoons oil or cooking fat of choice, plus 1 tablespoon for sauting 2 pounds ground turkey or chicken 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and chopped 2 poblano peppers, seeded and minced 1 fresh jalapeo pepper, seeded and minced 5...

Greek Salad FOR THE DRESSING: 2 cloves garlic, peeled, crushed and minced 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon dried oregano ВЅ teaspoon Dijon mustard ВЅ teaspoon dried basil ВЅ cup olive oil FOR THE SALAD: 1 large head...

Creamy Tomato Soup 2 tablespoons oil or cooking fat of choice 1 large onion, peeled and chopped 4 cloves garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped One 28-ounce can crushed, diced or whole peeled tomatoes (San Marzano or home canned are best!) 1ВЅ cups chicken stock (use...

Creamy Cauliflower And Chichen Soup 1 tablespoon oil or cooking fat of choice, plus 1 tablespoon for sautГ©ing 1 pound boneless chicken breasts or thighs, chopped into bite-size pieces 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and diced 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 5 cups...

Clam Chowder 4 bacon strips 1 cup minced onion 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 3 cups cauliflower florets 1 cup chicken or fish stock 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk 2 cups clam juice 1 teaspoon dried thyme Two 10-ounce cans clams, drained Salt and freshly ground...

Cioppino 2 tablespoons oil or cooking fat of choice 1 large yellow onion, peeled and finely diced 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried rosemary ВЅ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes One 24- or 25-ounce jar of your favorite...