Super simple and oh-so-satisfying, this buttermilk ranch seasoning mix can be used to make dip, dressing or to season meat and vegetables! This is a dry mix made using buttermilk powder which you can find online or occasionally in baking sections of your grocery store. …
Homemade taco seasoning is one of the hand blended spice mixes that I always have stocked for simple easy meals. With no crazy additives like MSG or anti-caking agents that are commonly found in packaged mixes, you can be sure you’re keeping your diet clean. …
Comfort foods have been in high demand at our house and these chipotle stuffed peppers have absolutely been in rotation a few times this past month. I’ve been exhausted balancing the kids school work with trying to maintain running our consulting business. Add in that we’re cooking more meals than usual with the kids home for lunches now full time due to distance learning so easy foods are a necessity. I must say though that this really has been a beneficial time to regroup and collect our thoughts on what’s truly important in our lives. Part of this learning has been to recognize which pieces of our lives we really want to return to “normal” after all of the stress and uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic passes. I, for one, want to refocus on creating more recipes again. This past year was focused primarily on prioritizing our new consulting business and now that it’s under control and growing, I’m looking forward to business returning to normal and my cooking creativity being able to be cultivated once again.
I realize that chipotle stuffed peppers aren’t a massive creative effort, but these certainly aren’t the same stuffed peppers I had in my youth. Mouthwatering Spanish inspired flavors of paprika, garlic and onion, are blended with fire roasted tomatoes and chipotle peppers in adobo for a smokey spicy combo. I’ve upped the health factor in this panacea of comfort by incorporating riced cauliflower with the brown rice and using ground turkey for variety. You can totally use all riced cauliflower to keep it grain free or you use just rice as well. I personally love having a mix of each which also means that the kids don’t even notice that it’s cauliflower until I tell them after they’ve finished smacking their lips with empty plates. Chipotle stuffed peppers are easily customizable in the spice department as well and are full of flavor that even the pickiest eaters will enjoy!
We’re heading to a Superbowl gathering this Sunday and I had to look up which teams are playing…ha! That’s how I roll when it comes to sports. Unless my kid is in it, I’m blissfully unaware of the sports world in most cases. I may …
It has been far too long since I’ve posted a recipe. I’ve been indulging in all things summer from spending time with family to relaxing and learning new skills in the form of a consulting business. While the hubby is the main product (consultant), I’m …
Oh my goodness! I think summer has FINALLY arrived in Minnesota! Not that we every stopped grilling, even under multiple feet of snow but summer grilling is much easier than shoveling out the grill first. Ha! In addition to the yummy brats, burgers and whatever else is thrown on the grill, summer season grilling calls for fresh barbecue friendly sides like this zesty jalapeno coleslaw. Combining jalapenos and lime give this coleslaw a spicy tang that’s sure to please your palate. Jalapeno coleslaw is super simple to make which means it’s a great dish to take to potlucks or serve at your next outdoor barbecue. Zesty jalapeno coleslaw is perfect for outdoor barbecue parties since it is made without mayo and doesn’t have dairy. This means it can sit out longer without concern.
This is a great make ahead dish as well so you’ll have plenty of time to prepare other portions of the meal. Simply toss all of the ingredients together in just minutes and let it sit for an hour. You can eat it right away but the extra lounge time is ideal for all of the flavors to mix and mingle into a tasty tantalizing topper. Try it on burgers, tacos, sandwiches or use it as a stand alone side dish. The cabbage base also holds up very well so you can store any leftovers for a few days in the fridge for delish zesty jalapeno coleslaw leftovers!
Now, I know Salisbury steak is not a glamorous meal but it’s one of those meals that is super economical, family friendly and doesn’t take much time to make. I have fond memories of having this as a kid… except it had been incorporated into …
I first had panna cotta when I was in Florence, Italy over a decade ago. How I miss those decadent Italian desserts! Panna cotta is traditionally made with a sweetened cream combined with gelatin. Use a high quality gelatin made from pasture raised beef for the best …
Why, hello you handsome plate of braised venison! Old Nordic recipes like this one remind me of growing up on the farm, especially in the winter when the Minnesota wind whips your face and it’s so cold that hell may have actually frozen over. The recent polar vortex this past week had me craving slow cooked, belly warming comfort food like this Nordic braised venison. The venison is complements of my hunter husband who also took our daughters on the annual hunt this year. Like me, my kiddos are growing up eating wild game and respecting how the animal is harvested and observing that direct link from nature to our food chain.
Traditionally, winter braised meats in the Nordic region were often reindeer but since I don’t have a surplus of reindeer running around here, venison or beef are equally suited to the task. I’ve used venison in this case but feel free to use a cut of beef in this dish if you prefer. A good low and slow braise in spices like allspice and juniper berries with a splash of vinegar and wine take the edge off game meat and turn it into something magical. The result is tender morsels of dark flavorful bites that go amazingly well over any type of root vegetable. You can also choose to not reduce the braising sauce quite as far and turn it into a savory gravy!
Delicata satay as a title is a bit misleading since satay technically refers to “meat on a skewer” if you go with the Indonesian roots to this dish. So, now I’m a rebel and breaking all the satay rules by a) using delicata squash and …
