Lentil Soup

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 55-60 minutes Materials: 2 cups lentils 1 large onion chopped 3-4 large garlic cloves diced 3 ribs of celery chopped 1 large carrot chopped 14 oz. tomato sauce 8 cups chicken or vegetable stock 1/2 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp cumin 1 tsp marjoram 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp oregano…

Chili Mac & Cheese

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30-40 minutes Materials: 1 lb. ground turkey 3 garlic cloves 1 large onion 14 oz. tomato sauce 4 cups chicken stock 2 cups short pasta 1 can black beans 1/4 cup heavy cream 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 2 cups short pasta 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp marjoram…

Turkey Chili

Prep time: 15-20 minutes Cook time: About 1 hour Materials: 1 lb. ground turkey 1 large red onion chopped 5 garlic cloves diced 2 jalapeño peppers diced 1 can black beans drained and rinsed 1 can red kidney beans drained and rinsed 1 cup larger beer 2 tbsp. tomato paste 1 cup tomato sauce 1…

Easy Focaccia Bread

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20-23 minutes Rest time: 10 hours Materials: 2 cups flour 1 1/4 tsp instant yeast 1 tbsp. salt 1 cup warm water 6 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. Italian seasoning 1 tsp oregano Coarse salt to taste Process: In a mixing bowl combine the flour, salt and instant yeast….

Seared Cod

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 8-10 minutes Materials: 4 cod fillets Juice of 1 lemon 4 garlic cloves diced 4 tbsp. unsalted butter melted Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes 1 tbsp. olive oil Fresh parsley for garnish Process: Season the cod with a sprinkle of lemon juice. Set aside…

Baked Mac & Cheese Cups

Prep time: 15-20 minutes Cook time: 25-30 minutes Materials: 3 cups of short pasta 3-4 strips of bacon cut into small pieces 1 cup shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded Gouda cheese 1 cup whole milk 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 tbsp. flour 1 egg 1 tbsp. garlic powder 1 tbsp. onion powder…