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WARNING! This is NOT your mother’s chicken spaghetti. This is MY mother’s chicken spaghetti. There are no tomatoes. There is no Velveeta. That is something different. Ingredients 2-3 chicken breasts – leftover, baked, boiled, rotisserie, etc. 2 stalks celery – chopped (TIP – when you buy an entire head of celery, chop all of it,Continue reading “Kathy’s Chicken Spaghetti”

Ingredients 3 chicken breasts 2 large carrots 1 medium yellow onion 3 cloves garlic 12 oz. frozen peas 2 cups spiralized butternut squash 1 bunch green onions 4 oz. shredded fontina cheese 4 oz. port salut cheese (brie would work great too) 20 oz. (two cans) cream of chicken soup (the Pacific brand is glutenContinue reading “Chicken and Vegetable Pot Pie with Gnocchi”

Ingredients Cherry tomatoes Bite sized potatoes – Or dice any potato you have into bite sized pieces 12 eggs 1 clove garlic 1 Tbsp. dried parsley 1 tsp Nature’s Seasons 3 sprigs fresh rosemary 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 cup shredded mozzarella – Or other mild, melting cheese 1/2 cup parmesan Salt to taste DirectionsContinue reading “Tomato and Potato Frittata”

Ingredients 2 lbs. ground sirloin 5 carrots 2 parsnips 1 turnip 1 purple onion 3 large cloves garlic 1 cup frozen green beans 1 cup frozen green peas 1 cup frozen lima beans 1 can golden hominy 1 Tbsp. dried parsely 1 Tbsp. Nature’s Seasons 10 cups water Salt and pepper to taste Directions InContinue reading “Beef and Vegetable Soup”

Ingredients 1 1/2 – 2 lbs. crab legs 1 fennel bulb, including fronds 1 bunch asparagus 1 yellow onion 1 fresno chili 1 lemon 2 cloves garlic 1 Tbsp. fresh dill 1 cup instant polenta 8 oz. brie 4 Tbsp. salted butter 3 Tbsp. olive oil 2 cups chicken stock 4 cups water (1 forContinue reading “Crab Legs and Polenta”

Ingredients 6 bunches fresh basil 1/2 cup pistachios 1 cup olive oil 1 clove garlic 1-2 lemons 2 Tbsp. parmesan salt and pepper to taste Directions Wash the basil and remove any wilted leaves. Roughly chop pistachios and garlic. Zest and juice 1-2 lemons. Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth.Continue reading “Basil Pistachio Pesto”

Ingredients 1 lb. ground turkey 2 sweet potatoes (stick with me…I promise it adds incredible flavor!) 1 cup frozen spinach 30 oz. whole milk ricotta 24 oz. small curd cottage cheese 8 oz. shredded mozzarella 1 1/2 cups parmesan 3 cups heavy cream 1-2 boxes oven ready lasagna noodles (I use the Barilla, gluten free)Continue reading “Turkey and Hidden Vegetable Lasagna”

Stew Ingredients 2 chicken breasts 1 lb. chorizo 2 russet potatoes 1 can black beans 1 can golden hominy corn 1 can white hominy corn 1 can diced tomatoes 2 poblano peppers 1 can mild enchilada sauce 1 cup heavy cream (optional) 2-3 cups water 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp redContinue reading “Chicken and Chorizo Stew with Black Bean and Spinach Taquitos”

Ingredients Miso Soup 6 cups water 1/2 cup bonito flakes 1 packet miso green onions Stir Fry 2 pork chops – trimmed of fat and thinly sliced 1 bunch broccolini – chopped 1-2 ramen cakes 2 oranges – zested and juiced 1 clove garlic – minced 1 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup mirin 2 Tbsp.Continue reading “Miso Soup with Orange Pork, Broccolini, and Ramen Stir Fry”

Ingredients 2-3 chicken breasts 2 15 oz. cans cannellini beans 2 15 oz. cans great northern beans 1 15 oz. can white hominy corn 1 7 oz. can salsa verde 1 4 oz. can diced green chiles 1 yellow onion – diced 2 cloves garlic – minced 1 bunch kale – torn 10-12 cups waterContinue reading “White Chicken Chili with Kale”