Yearly Archives: 2018







Ingredients 3 tbsp butter grassfed preferably 1 white onion diced 1/4 cup garlic whole or crushed cloves, skin off 1 cabbage (use half if very large cabbage – whole head if small) sliced into thin strips Instructions Heat butter in […]

CARAMELIZED CABBAGE & ONIONS



Ingredients 3 tablespoons lard or shortening, divided 1 large onion, chopped 6 garlic cloves, minced 1-1/2 pounds smoked ham hocks (optional) 6 cups water 2 teaspoons seasoned salt 1 to […]

Old Time Collard Greens




Ingredients 1 pound purple snap beans, trimmed 1/4 tsp kosher salt 5 tbsp olive oil divided 1/2 shallot finely chopped 1/2-inch piece ginger peeled, finely grated (1/2 tbsp ginger paste) 1 garlic cloves finely grated Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup salted roasted peanuts, chopped 1/2 tsp finely […]

Purple Beans with Peanuts, Ginger and Lime













Ingredients 5 Ancho Peppers 3 large Eggs, divided 3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour 2 cups Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese 4 cups Vegetable Oil, or corn oil For the Sauce: 2 tablespoons […]

Chile Rellenos















Ingredients 4 ancho dried chilis 2 tomatoes 1 medium-sized onion 2 garlic cloves 2 cups stock 3 cups shredded chicken (2 boneless breasts or rotisserie chicken) 1/2 cup Jack cheese 8-10 corn tortillas 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste) freshly ground […]

ANCHO CHICKEN ENCHILADAS







Ingredients 1 acorn squash, peeled 1 eggplant   1 medium onion 14 oz finely chopped tomatoes, canned 1 tbsp fresh basil finely chopped 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp sugar 1 tbsp butter 1 1/2 tbsp flour 1 cup milk 240ml 1/2 cup swiss cheese, shredded  5 sheets lasagna pasta 4-6 depending on your […]

Squash and Eggplant Lasagna
















Ingredients 1 lemon 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper 12 wedges yellow or red watermelon, rind removed 1 pint of cherry and/or grape tomatoes 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 12 ounces fresh mozzarella, thinly […]

Watermelon & Tomato Salad




































4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled 2/3 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour cream or thick yogurt 1/4 cup well-shaken buttermilk 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon runny honey 1 tablespoon garlic scapes Freshly ground black pepper Caynne-based […]

Bang Up Blue Cheese Dressing






Ingredients 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 2 slices bacon 1 small onion, chopped 1 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1 large bunch of collard greens, cut into 2 inch pieces Directions Heat […]

Kickin’ Collards