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Spiced Chicken with Spaghetti Squash, Pomegranate, and Pistachios

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Description:Really interesting Ingredients:1 medium spaghetti squash (2–2 1/2 pounds), halved lengthwise, seeded1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided1 medium red onion, peeled, quartered2 teaspoons ground turmeric1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice, divided1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, divided4 chicken legs (thigh and drumstick)4 tablespoons olive oil, divided2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses (see cooks’ note)1/2 cup roasted … Read more

Authentic Mexican Picadillo

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Ingredients:2 Large Potatoes Diced2 Large Carrots Diced1 can Green Peas1/2 Onion Diced1 lb ground beef1 chile ancho, deveined and deseeded1 cup Beef Stock1/4 white onion2 Red tomatoes1 chipotle pepper in adobo2 cloves garlic1 stick cinnamon1/4 tbsp cumin3 sweet peppercorns1/4 tbsp thyme1/4 bunch cilantro finely chopped1 tbsp oreganosalt to taste1 tbsp oil Directions:Start by sauteeing the … Read more

Braised Chicken Thighs with Squash and Mustard Greens

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Ingredients:4 pounds skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 12), patted dryKosher salt, freshly ground pepper2 tablespoons vegetable oil8 scallions, white and pale green parts sliced into 1-inch pieces, dark green parts thinly sliced4 dried chiles de árbol1 (2-inch) piece ginger, peeled, thinly sliced1 cup dry white wine1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce3 tablespoons dark brown sugar2 tablespoons … Read more

Apple Cider Bundt Cake with Maple Icing

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Ingredients:1 Box cake mix – you will just use the dry cake mix it can be white, yellow or spice3/4 cup apple cider – see my homemade apple cider recipe1/4 cup water1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 cup apple sauce1 tablespoon brown sugar1 teaspoon vanilla3 eggsICING2 Tablespoons unsalted butter1/3 cup maple syrup1 cup confectioners sugar – sifted1/8 teaspoon … Read more

Aunt Lettie’s Date Nut Roll

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Marieda Dalton Ingredients 2 cups sugar1 cup pet (evaporated milk)1 cup finely chopped dates2 tablespoons corn syrup1 cup chopped nuts1 teaspoon vanilla Directions Cool to a boil, stirring.Cook to soft ball stage.Add 1 cup chopped nuts.Add 1 tsp vanilla.Cool slightly.Beat until holds shape.Pour out on damp cloth.Knead.

Skillet Roast Chicken with Fennel, Parsnips, and Scallions

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Ingredients:3 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 3½–4-lb. chickenKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper1 fennel bulb, sliced lengthwise ½” thick2 large parsnips, peeled, sliced ½” thick on the diagonal1 bunch scallions3 wide strips lemon zestLemon wedges (for serving) Directions:Preheat oven to 425°. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high. Season chicken inside … Read more

Copycat Cheesecake Factory Madeira Chicken

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Ingredients:Kosher salt1 bunch asparagus, woody ends removed2 large chicken breasts (about 1 lb. total), each cut into 2 cutlets and pounded ½” thick1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)1 lb. white button or cremini mushrooms, sliced2 garlic cloves, minced2 tbsp. all-purpose flour1/2 c. Madeira wine1 … Read more

Pepper Pot

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Ingredients:12 oz. pork shoulder12 oz. beef shoulderKosher salt, to taste2 tbsp. canola oil4 cloves garlic, finely chopped1 medium white onion, roughly chopped1/4 habanero chile, stemmed, seeded, and chopped1 lb. taro root, cassava, or potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4″ cubes1 cup chopped scallions16 cups beef stock1 tbsp. ground allspice, preferably freshly ground1 tbsp. freshly ground … Read more

Toasted Gruyere and Cranberry Cups

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Ingredients:One 10-ounce bag frozen or fresh cranberries1/4 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon orange zest plus 1/4 cup orange juice4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature1 cup grated Gruyere cheese48 frozen prebaked phyllo cups or hors d’oeuvre cups2 tablespoons chopped chives Directions:Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.Mix the cranberries, sugar … Read more

Mom’s Famous Raw Vegetable Dip

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Ingredients:1 cup sour cream1 cup mayonnaise2 teaspoons minced onion2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill2 teaspoons seasoned salt Directions:Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, onion, parsley, dill, and seasoned salt in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/229126/moms-famous-raw-vegetable-dip/