Moussaka Cottage Pie
4 TBSP. Butter Or Olive Oil 2 Medium Onions, Diced 3 Or More Large Cloves Garlic, Minced 1 Tsp. Ground Cinnamon 1/2 Tsp. Ground Cloves 2 Pounds Grassfed Ground Beef 2 Cups Chopped Tomatoes Or Canned Crushed Tomatoes 1/3 Cup…
Barbecue Braised Short Ribs
My standard formula for braising is two caramelized onions, some garlic and herbs, bone broth, and some kind of acidic liquid. Short ribs will benefit from the brine described in the recipe section, as the salt will help to draw…
Beef Roast
Plan ahead. Thaw out the roast overnight. Do not use a micro-wave. Pat dry with a paper towel. Brown/sear with two tablespoons of good oil in a hot roaster (preferably cast iron). Add one sliced onion, some parsley, a clove…
Goat Chili
2 lbs. Lean Goat Meat 2 TBSP. Sesame Oil 1 Tsp. Fresh Cracked Black Pepper 2 Large Onions, Chopped 4 Cloves Garlic, Minced 1/4 Tsp. Ginger 1 TBSP. Virgin Olive Oil 3 Cans Kidney Beans 2 Cans Stewed Tomatoes 1…
Italian Chuck Roast with Root Vegetables
1 Chuck Roast 1 Cup Chopped Bacon/Pancetta 3 TBSP. Olive Oil 2 Cloves of Garlic Sliced Carrots Sliced Beets Quartered Sweet Potatoes 2 Sprigs fresh Thyme Pinch of Nutmeg Salt and Pepper to Taste 4 TBSP. Red Wine or 2…
Roasted Eggplant Cilantro Dip
2 Medium Eggplants (Peeled, Cut Into 1-Inch Cubes) 2-3 Cloves Garlic (Peeled) 1 TBSP. Olive Oil 2-3 TBSP. Olive Oil 1 Cup Fresh Cilantro (Chopped) Juice Of 2 Lemons Soak eggplants in a bowl of cold water for 20 minutes.…
Green Salsa
1/2 Cup Diced Tomatillos 1/2 Cup Minced Scallions 1 1/2 TBSP. Finely Chopped Garlic 1/3 Cup Finely Chopped Poblano 1/2 Cup Coarsely Chopped Cilantro 2 TBSP. Lime Juice 1/2 Tsp. Salt 2 TBSP. Of Water Mix It Up And ENJOY!
Summer Garden Ratatouille
2 Onions (Chopped) 4 Cloves Garlic (Minced) 1 Bay Leaf 3 TBSP. Olive Oil 1 Medium Eggplant (Chopped) 1 1/2 TBSP. Fresh Basil (Chopped; Or 2 Tsp Dried) 1 TBSP. Fresh Rosemary (Chopped; Or 1 Tsp Dried) 1 1/2 TBSP.…
Shrimp, Avocado, & Tomatillo Salad
Boil 1 pound of shrimp, cool and remove the shells. Marinate in 1/4 cup lime juice for 1 hour. Drain and combine with: 1/4 lb. Diced Tomatillos 6 Sliced Green Onions, 2 Chopped Jalapenos, 1/2 Cup Chopped Cilantro, 2 Cloves…
Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
1 1/2 lbs. Fresh Tomatillos 5 Fresh Serrano Chiles 3 Garlic Cloves, Unpeeled 1/2 Cup Fresh Cilantro 1 Large Onion, Coarsley Chopped 2 Teaspoons Coarse Salt Preheat broiler. Remove husks from tomatillos and rinse under warm water to remove stickiness.…