Lentil/ Orzo Soup

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 70-80 minutes Materials: 3 links hot Italian sausage (casings removed) 1 onion chopped 1 carrot chopped 2 ribs of celery chopped 2 garlic cloves minced 2 tbsp. tomato paste 8- 10 cups vegetable or chicken stock 1 cup orzo pasta 1 cup lentils 1 tsp oregano 2 tsp paprika…

Chicken Pot Pie Baked Potatoes

Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 60-70 minutes Materials: 6 large Russet potatoes 2-3 tbsp. olive oil 1 cup shredded chicken 1 onion 1 carrot 2 ribs celery 1 cup frozen peas 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 tbsp. flour 1 1/2 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 tsp thyme 1 tsp oregano 1…

Potato Skins

Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 60-70 minutes Please don’t throw the inside of the potatoes out. You can use as a cooks treat or a separate dish. Place in a casserole dish and bake with some salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder until fully cooked through. Top with some cheddar cheese and enjoy….

My Go To “Breakfast Toast”

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 0 minutes Materials: Dry toast of your choice (you can also use toasted bread) Cottage cheese w/ chives Mini cucumbers sliced Cherry tomatoes sliced in half Fresh dill chopped Salt and pepper to taste Process: Place the toast on a plate and top with your desired amount of cottage…

Chicken Nuggets

Prep time: 15-20 minutes Cook time: 5-6 minutes per batch Materials: 1 lb chicken breasts 2 eggs 2 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp paprika 1 tsp onion powder Salt to taste 2/3 cups flour 2/3 cup corn starch 1/3-1/2 cup warm water Neutral oil for frying (about 2-3 cups) Process: In a food processor…

Clam Chowder

Prep time: 10-15 minutes Cook time: 35-45 minutes Materials: 1 onion chopped 3 garlic cloves minced 3-4 Russet potatoes cubed 4-5 slices of bacon chopped (reserve 2 tbsp. of rendered fat in pot) 3 tbsp. unsalted butter 3 tbsp. flour 3 cups vegetable stock 2 (6.5 ounce) cans clams (reserving 1/2 cup clam juice) 1…