Charcuterie boards are one of my favorite ways to entertain or snack. They are easy to change up or curtail to specific tastes and can take minutes to prepare if you’re in a rush. The following essentials will help you build the perfect cheese board FOR YOU! 1. CHEESE: The Starting Point What’s a charcuterieContinue reading “HOW TO: Charcuterie”
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Costco Garlic Confit
ACTIVE TIME: 5 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 3 HRS. I MAKES: ~ 48 OZ. Ingredients: 3 pound bag of peeled garlic 2 liter bottle of Kirkland Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Instructions: Preheat the oven to 250°. Add the garlic cloves to a large dutch oven or oven-safe, deep baking dish with a lid. Liberally cover theContinue reading “Costco Garlic Confit”
The Best Turkey Brine
ACTIVE TIME: 10 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 24-36 HRS. Ingredients: 2 gallons of cold water 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 2 oranges, sliced 2 lemons, sliced 1 sweet onion, quartered 6 – 8 whole garlic cloves 2 tablespoons peppercorns 4-5 cloves 5-6 bay leaves 1 – 2 sprigs of rosemary 1 1/2 cups kosher saltContinue reading “The Best Turkey Brine”
Simple Holiday Simmer Pot
ACTIVE TIME: 5 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 5 MIN. Ingredients: 1 cup cranberries 1 orange, sliced 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 – 3 cinnamon sticks 2 – 3 Rosemary twigs Instructions Combine all of the ingredients in a large pot and fill with water. Bring to a simmer and enjoy.
Homemade Meat Sauce
ACTIVE TIME: 60 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 2 HR. I MAKES: ~ 64 OZ. Ingredients: 1/4 cup of olive oil 8 minced garlic cloves, about 2 tablespoons 1 1/2 cups diced yellow onions 2 lbs. ground Italian sausage 48 oz. of your favorite prepared pasta sauce, I use Classico Roasted Garlic 2 cups warm waterContinue reading “Homemade Meat Sauce”
Easy Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup
ACTIVE TIME: 15 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 15 MIN. I MAKES: 16 OZ. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of butter 1-2 cloves of garlic, minced 1/2 cup finely minced mushrooms 1 tablespoon dried onion 1 cup vegetable broth 1 cup cold almond milk (or any other type) 3 tablespoons cornstarch A pinch of kosher salt and blackContinue reading “Easy Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup”
Easy Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup
ACTIVE TIME: 15 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 15 MIN. I MAKES: 16 OZ. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of butter 1-2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 tablespoon dried onion 1 cup chicken stock or broth 1 cup cold almond milk (or any other type) 3 tablespoons cornstarch A pinch of kosher salt and black pepper Instructions: InContinue reading “Easy Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup”
The Perfect Ribeye
ACTIVE TIME: 20 MIN. I MARINATE TIME: > 20 MIN. TOTAL TIME: 40 MIN. Ingredients: Ribeye steaks Worcestershire sauce Granulated garlic Flaky kosher salt Instructions: Marinate steaks with a drizzle of Worcestershire sauce and season liberally with both salt and granulated garlic. Let marinate at least 20 minutes and bring to room temperate before cooking.Continue reading “The Perfect Ribeye”
