Aunt Vina’s Chili Rellenos

This is my great Aunt Vina’s wonderful recipe for chili rellenos. They have far less cheese and fat than most recipes, but couldn’t be more delicious.  8 fresh poblano…

Turkey & Black Bean Chili

Adapted from Mat Martinez 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound ground turkey 1/4 cup sweet white onions, chopped 2 large cloves garlic, sliced 1 tablespoon paprika (I use…

Oven Baked Turkey Tacos with Swiss Chard

Inspired by my friend, Caroline’s recipe as well as Betty Crocker’s Easy Oven-Baked Tacos. Ingredients 1 package Stand ‘N Stuff or Regular pre-baked taco shells 1 lb ground turkey…

David Chang’s Momofuku’s Bo Ssam

Recipe from NYTcooking. Here is a video of David Chang preparing this dish on Martha Stewart. [untested recipe] Pork Butt: 1 (8-10lb) bone-in pork butt 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup kosher salt…

Carnitas

Adapted from America’s Test Kitchen Milk Street Recipe 5-6POUNDS BONELESS PORK BUTT, NOT TRIMMED, CUT INTO 2-INCH CUBES 1LARGE YELLOW ONION, HALVED AND THINLY SLICED 10MEDIUM GARLIC CLOVES, SMASHED AND…

Zaatar Flat Bread (Manakeesh)

My favorite brand of Zaatar is Salloum Bros (see photo below).  To make your own see recipe here. Ingredients 3 tablespoons of olive oil  1/4 cup of za’atar 12 inch bread…

Gluten-Free Sourdough Flatbread

This is a wonderful recipe for Gluten-Free Sourdough Flatbread. They taste a lot like gluten pitas and have almost identical texture. This is a great recipe for your sourdough…

Gluten Free Pizza Dough (Potato Base)

Adapted from Food Network This makes an excellent gluten free pizza crust. 14 ounces white or red potatoes (about 2 large) 1/3 cup warm water (110 -F) 2 teaspoons…

Orzo with Shrimp and Artichoke Hearts

Inspired by Ellie Krieger’s Herbed Salmon and Orzo Casserole with Feta. I get all the ingredients, except for the orzo from Trader Joe’s. My favorite brand of whole wheat orzo…