Category: Sides

Garlic Asiago Dip

2/6/2021

1 head garlic
16 oz cream cheese
2 cups shredded asiago cheese

1⁄3 cup heavy cream
1⁄4 cup parsley, chopped
1⁄2 cup mozzarella, shredded

Cut garlic head in half and roast cut side down 40-45 minutes at 400
Squeeze garlic out of skins
Blend or whisk together cheeses, heavy cream, parsley, and garlic
Place in baking dish and top with mozzarella
Bake 20 minutes at 350, until bubbly and golden
Serve with bread, crackers, etc

Baked Apples

1/15/2021

apple
1-3 tsp honey per apple
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup brown sugar

1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger
1/2 stick butter, melted

if apples don't stand up slice off bottom
cut 1 in opening on other side and scoop out middle
fill new hole with honey
combine all other ingredients and fill apples
bake at 350 for 40-55 minutes, until topping is golden and apples are soft

Roasted Vegetables

1/12/2021

onion, sliced
1/2 tbs sugar
garlic, minced or crushed
brussel sprouts, sliced and blanched
carrots, sliced

soy sauce
paprika
beef broth
red wine
butter

saute onions in hot oil
add salt and sugar to break down and caramelize
cook in carrots, blanched brussel sprouts, garlic, soy sauceand seasoning
deglaze with broth and/or wine
Stir in butter until melted

Pangritata Broccoli

12/27/2020

1 large broccoli or 2 small , cut into florets
2 tbs olive oil
1/2 tsp salt & pepper
garlic, minced or powder

1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
3 tbsp finely grated Parmesan
1 tbsp extra olive oil
Salt

Toss broccoli in oil, salt, pepper, and garlic
Roast for 10 minutes at 350
Combine ingredients on right and place on tray next to broccoli
Roast all for about 12 minutes until breadcrumbs are golden
Combine and serve

Spaghetti Squash

12/8/2020

spaghetti squash
green vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, spinach, etc
garlic
white pepper

Italian seasoning
paprika
ginger
parmesan cheese

Halve squash and scoop out seeds and innards
Season, brush with oil, and bake cut side down for 50 minutes at 400 degrees
Cook vegetables and seasoning
Shred squash and remove from shells
Mix together and return to shels
Dust with parmesan cheese and broil for 10 minutes

Pumpkin Chicken Tortilla Soup

12/5/2020

2 tbs olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
6=7 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup green chilies, chopped
1 cup sweet peppers, diced
1 can chipotle peppers, chopped
2 tbs cilantro, chopped
2 chicken breasts or shredded chicken
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic powder

2 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 can black beans, drained & rinsed
1 can pumpkin puree
2 cans fire roasted tomatoes
1 cup sweet corn kernels
16 oz chicken broth
100 ml cream
1-2 limes, juiced
1/2 cup rice, rinsed and drained

Saute onions and peppers until softened
Add garlic, chilies, and spices and saute until fragrant
Add chicken pumpkin, vegetables, broth, water, cream, and tomato paste
Simmer for 25-35 minutes and remove chicken
Stir in juice, rice, chipotles, and cilantro
Add chicken back in and simmer 2-3 minutes until rice is cooked
Serve with cilantro, lime wedges, fried tortilla strips, avocado, cheese, etc

Texas Red Chili

12/1/2020

A Chef Tim Love recipe

2 ancho chili, deseeded
2 guajillo chili, deseeded
2 arbol chili, deseeded
2 white onions, diced
2 red bell peppers, diced
1/4 cup garlic, minced
10 roma tomatoes, halved and grilled
1/4 lb ground beef

1/4 lb tenderloin scrap, seasoned & seared
1 tbs chili powder
1.25 oz cumin
1/2 cups chipotle puree
12 oz Shiner Bock or IPA
5 red corn tortillas, cooked & crushed
1/2 quart chicken stock
salt & pepper to taste

Heat oil and brown ground beef
Add in onions, bell peppers, garlic and dry spices
Once meat is browned, strain off grease and return meat to pot
Add chilies, tomatoes along with any juice & tenderloin
Cook for 2-3 minutes.
Deglaze with beer and simmer for 2 minutes
Add chicken stock, bring to boil and reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes
Serve with crushed tortilla strips and cheese

Sweet Potato Casserole

11/27/2020

1/2 stick butter, melted
3 to 4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup milk
1/4 - 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg

Topping:

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup flour
1/2 stick butter, softened

Simmer potatoes until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
Drain, cool, and mash sweet potatoes
Whisk together all ingredients and place in baking dish
Mix flour, sugar, butter until clumps together and spread over potatoes
Bake 350 for 30 minutes, or until crispy

Baked Brie

11/26/2020

1-2 triangles of brie
1 can Pillsbury crescent rolls
berries (raspberries, pomegranate seeds, etc)

Wrap dough around cheese, either around the large pieces or cut into smaller ones
Place berries either inside or on top of dough
Bake at 400 on bread is done

Macaroni and Cheese

11/26/2020

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp white pepper
3 cups milk
1 pinch ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp salt
3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Cook the elbow noodles in boiling water
in a saucepan melt butter then stir in flour and cook until yellow
Add thyme, paprika, white pepper and continue cooking
Whisk in milk in batches and bring to simmer
Stir in nutmeg, Worcestershire, and salt and simmer until thickened
Stir in 2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, mustard, and turn off heat
Combine noodles and sauce in casserole dish and dust with more cheese and breadcrumbs
Bake at 400 until crumbs are golden and cheese is bubbly, about 20 minutes

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Pangritata Broccoli

Spaghetti Squash

Pumpkin Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Sweet Potato Casserole

Baked Brie

Macaroni and Cheese

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