BBQ Hotdog Bites

BBQ Hotdog Bites

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...
Ginger-Scallion Turkey Meatballs with Chili Mayo

Ginger-Scallion Turkey Meatballs with Chili Mayo

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...
CITRUS & HERB WHOLE ROASTED CHICKEN

CITRUS & HERB WHOLE ROASTED CHICKEN

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...
Easy BBQ Wings

Easy BBQ Wings

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...
SWIRLY CRUSTLESS QUICHE

SWIRLY CRUSTLESS QUICHE

This is a great go-to recipe that you can freeze and reheat in a toaster oven. Try using different types of vegetables and spices to change the flavors each time you make it. If you have ground meat on hand, turn it into Italian Sausage using the Spice Blend , and mix...