honey orange green beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 orange, zested
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 dash ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tomato, diced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• stir the honey, orange zest, garlic, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, pepper, and water together in a bowl. add the green beans and toss to coat. allow to soak for 20 minutes, mixing every 5 minutes.
• heat the olive oil in a saucepan over low heat; add the green beans to the hot oil and cover the saucepan. pour the green beans and sauce into the pan and cook, shaking the pan regularly, until the beans are slightly tender, about 5 minutes. add the tomatoes to the green beans, replace the cover, and continue cooking until the green beans are cooked though yet slightly crispy, about 5 minutes more.

Grilled Radishes

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 20 ounces radishes, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 cube ice
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat the grill for high heat.
• place the radishes, garlic, butter, and ice cube on a double layer of aluminum foil large enough to wrap contents. season with salt and pepper. tightly seal foil around contents.
• place foil packet on the grill, and cook 20 minutes, or until radishes are tender.

sheboygan grilled brats

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 4 (12 ounce) bottles dark
• 2 pounds fresh bratwurst
• 10 hot dog buns

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 47 mins Ready Time: 52 mins


• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
• melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the sliced onions for 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender and translucent. add the chopped garlic and cook, stirring, for an additional 2 minutes. add the and let simmer while the bratwursts are cooking on the grill.
• grill the bratwursts for 30 to 35 minutes, turning often. be careful not to poke holes in the casing. remove the bratwursts from the grill and simmer in the sauce for an additional 10 to 15 minutes. serve hot with onions on the rolls.

baked salmon ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 tablespoons light olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 (6 ounce) fillets salmon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs


• in a medium glass bowl, prepare marinade by mixing garlic, light olive oil, basil, salt, pepper, lemon juice and parsley. place salmon fillets in a medium glass baking dish, and cover with the marinade. marinate in the refrigerator about 1 hour, turning occasionally.
• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• place fillets in aluminum foil, cover with marinade, and seal. place sealed salmon in the glass dish, and bake 35 to 45 minutes, until easily flaked with a fork.

Guacamole

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. stir in cayenne pepper. refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.

Honey Citrus Turkey Brine

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 4 cups orange juice
• 2 cups water
• 4 (8 ounce) jars honey
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 2 oranges, sliced
• 3 tablespoons ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 (7 pound) bags of ice, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• place orange juice, water, honey, brown sugar, lemon, oranges, black pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic, and bay leaf in a large pot; bring to a boil. cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, 10 minutes. remove from heat and gradually stir in ice to start chilling the brine.
• pour brine into a large bucket; add more ice to finish cooling.

Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 (8 ounce) containers plain yogurt
• 2 cucumbers - peeled, seeded and diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in a food processor or blender, combine yogurt, cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, dill and garlic. process until well-combined. transfer to a separate dish, cover and refrigerate for at least one hour for best flavor.

tofu-veggie stir fry and gravy

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrot
• 1 cup chopped red pepper
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup snow peas, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
• 1 (12 ounce) package extra firm tofu, diced
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 (8 ounce) can baby corn, drained

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• whisk together the cornstarch with water until smooth, and combine with vegetable broth, garlic, onion salt, black pepper, thyme, basil, and parsley in a saucepan over medium-low heat. bring the gravy mixture to a simmer, and cook and stir until gravy is hot and thickened, about 5 minutes.
• heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok, and stir-fry the carrot, red pepper, broccoli, and snow peas over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes, until just tender. stir in the tofu, mushrooms, and baby corn, and stir and cook about 1 more minute, until mixture is heated through.
• pour the gravy over the vegetables and tofu, stir to combine, and serve hot.

Hummus Iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cups canned garbanzo beans, drained
• 1/3 cup tahini
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cloves garlic, halved
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pinch paprika
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• place the garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, salt and garlic in a blender or food processor. blend until smooth. transfer mixture to a serving bowl.
• drizzle olive oil over the garbanzo bean mixture. sprinkle with paprika and parsley.

eggplant with almonds

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 large eggplants, cut into cubes
• salt
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 large onion, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup whole almonds, skin removed
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved and seeded
• 4 mint leaves, sliced
• 2 tablespoons
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 35 mins


• place the eggplant in a colander and sprinkle with salt. set the colander in the sink to drain off liquid, about 20 minutes. pat the cubes with paper towel to remove excess salt.
• heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook the onion in the oil until translucent. add the garlic; cook and stir another 2 minutes. stir in the eggplant and almonds, cooking and stirring until the eggplant is tender, but not mushy, about 20 minutes.
• when the eggplant is cooked through, mix in the tomatoes, mint, , sugar, salt, and chili powder. cook mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally; remove from heat and garnish with parsley.

Taco Seasoning I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 1 min Ready Time: 1 min


• in a small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. store in an airtight container.

italian sausage, peppers, and onions

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 (4 ounce) links sweet italian sausage
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 yellow onion, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 cup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• place the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, and brown on all sides. remove from skillet, and slice.
• melt butter in the skillet. stir in the yellow onion, red onion, and garlic, and cook 2 to 3 minutes. mix in red bell pepper and green bell pepper. season with basil, and oregano. stir in . continue to cook and stir until peppers and onions are tender.
• return sausage slices to skillet with the vegetables. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until sausage is heated through.

chinese green bean stir-fry

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 13 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
• 5 tablespoons minced garlic
• 5 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 2 (8 ounce) bottles black bean sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• in a large wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. stir in green beans; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes. stir in garlic and ginger; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes. season with salt and pepper, and then stir in black bean sauce. continue cooking until green beans are tender.

Best Green Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 pound sliced bacon, diced
• 4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 clove garlic, diced
• 2 (15.5 ounce) cans french cut green beans
• 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce

Recipe

• place bacon into a large saucepan over medium heat. cook until browned, stirring occasionally. add the mushrooms and garlic, and reduce the heat to medium-low. let cook for a few minutes to soften the mushrooms. stir in the green beans and soy sauce, and heat through.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3/4 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
• mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 (8 ounce) containers plain yogurt
• 2 cucumbers - peeled, seeded and diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in a food processor or blender, combine yogurt, cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, dill and garlic. process until well-combined. transfer to a separate dish, cover and refrigerate for at least one hour for best flavor.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3/4 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
• mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

Tri-tip Rub

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
• 2 pounds tri tip roast

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
• in a medium bowl, combine garlic powder, salt and pepper. mix together and coat both sides of tri tip.
• sear both sides on hot grill then cook 20-25 minutes or until center is light pink. slice at an angle.

Guacamole

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. stir in cayenne pepper. refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.

Avocado Tzatziki

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 large avocado, peeled and pitted
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lemons, juiced
• 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
• 1/2 cup chopped seeded cucumber
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• in a medium bowl, combine the avocado, garlic, lemon juice, sour cream and cucumber. mash with a fork until smooth. if your avocado is not quite ripe enough, you may wish to use a food processor. season with red pepper flakes, cilantro, mint, salt and pepper, and mix well. cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Taco Seasoning I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 1 min Ready Time: 1 min


• in a small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. store in an airtight container.

Maple Salmon

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pound salmon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• in a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, garlic salt, and pepper.
• place salmon in a shallow glass baking dish, and coat with the maple syrup mixture. cover the dish, and marinate salmon in the refrigerator 30 minutes, turning once.
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• place the baking dish in the preheated oven, and bake salmon uncovered 20 minutes, or until easily flaked with a fork.

honey mustard brats

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 10 fresh bratwurst sausages
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced into long strips
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced into long strips
• 1 large sweet onion, sliced into rings and separated
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
• 2 cups honey mustard barbecue sauce
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can , or as needed
• 10 hoagie rolls, split lengthwise

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ready Time: 5 hrs 15 mins


• place half of the bratwurst in the bottom of a 5 quart slow cooker. arrange half of the green pepper, red pepper, and onion over them. layer the remaining bratwurst over the top, and top with the remaining red and green bell peppers and onion. throw in the garlic and bay leaves. in a separate bowl, mix together half of the honey mustard sauce, liquid smoke and . pour into the slow cooker. add more if necessary to cover everything in the pot. cover, and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours.
• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate. remove bratwurst from the slow cooker, but leave onions and peppers inside. place bratwurst on the grill and baste with some of the remaining honey mustard sauce. turn occasionally until slightly charred.
• place bratwurst on rolls, and use tongs to pull out a few of the onions and peppers from the slow cooker and drape them over the sausage. the onions and peppers are very tasty so don't forget this part!

italian sausage, peppers, and onions

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 (4 ounce) links sweet italian sausage
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 yellow onion, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 cup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• place the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, and brown on all sides. remove from skillet, and slice.
• melt butter in the skillet. stir in the yellow onion, red onion, and garlic, and cook 2 to 3 minutes. mix in red bell pepper and green bell pepper. season with basil, and oregano. stir in . continue to cook and stir until peppers and onions are tender.
• return sausage slices to skillet with the vegetables. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until sausage is heated through.

Broccoli With Garlic Butter And Cashews

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup chopped salted cashews

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• place the broccoli into a large pot with about 1 inch of water in the bottom. bring to a boil, and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender but still crisp. drain, and arrange broccoli on a serving platter.
• while the broccoli is cooking, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. mix in the brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, pepper and garlic. bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. mix in the cashews, and pour the sauce over the broccoli. serve immediately.

Unbelievable Grilled Garlic Bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon half-and-half
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1 (1 pound) loaf french bread, halved lengthwise

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat grill for medium heat.
• in a medium bowl, mix the mayonnaise, garlic, and parmesan cheese. in a saucepan over medium-low heat, mix the cheddar cheese, half-and-half, and paprika. stir constantly until melted and smooth. pour into the bowl with mayonnaise mixture, stirring until well blended.
• place the french bread on the grill cut side down, and let it toast for a few minutes. remove from the grill, and spread the cheese mixture on each side. place the halves back together, and wrap the loaf in aluminum foil. return to the grill for about 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the loaf is heated through and the cheese mixture is hot.

baked salmon ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 tablespoons light olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 (6 ounce) fillets salmon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs


• in a medium glass bowl, prepare marinade by mixing garlic, light olive oil, basil, salt, pepper, lemon juice and parsley. place salmon fillets in a medium glass baking dish, and cover with the marinade. marinate in the refrigerator about 1 hour, turning occasionally.
• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• place fillets in aluminum foil, cover with marinade, and seal. place sealed salmon in the glass dish, and bake 35 to 45 minutes, until easily flaked with a fork.

Quinoa And Black Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3/4 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
• mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. bring the mixture to a boil. cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

calabacitas con elote (zucchini with corn)

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 pound zucchini, sliced
• 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• 1 fresh poblano chile pepper - seeded, deveined, and chopped
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• place the corn in a saucepan with enough water to cover; bring to a boil. place a cover on the saucepan, reduce heat to medium, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. drain.
• heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir the onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes. mix the zucchini and tomato into the onion and garlic; cook together 5 minutes. stir the corn kernels into the mixture; add the poblano pepper. season with salt and pepper; stir. cover the skillet with a lid and cook until the zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes. sprinkle with the cotija cheese to serve.

sauteed mushrooms in garlic

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 pounds sliced fresh mushrooms
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 cup red

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. add the mushrooms and garlic; cook and stir until the mushrooms are a light golden brown, about 10 minutes. stir in the basil.
• reduce heat to low, and pour the into the skillet. simmer until most of the has evaporated. serve immediately.

Extra Easy Hummus

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained, liquid reserved
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• in a blender or food processor combine garbanzo beans, garlic, cumin, salt and olive oil. blend on low speed, gradually adding reserved bean liquid, until desired consistency is achieved.

New Year's Day Black-eyed Peas

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 pound dry black-eyed peas
• 2 cups chopped cooked ham
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• 2 onions, diced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole tomatoes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ready Time: 3 hrs 15 mins


• place black-eyed peas in 8 quart pot. add enough water to fill pot 3/4 full. stir in ham and diced onions, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. place tomatoes in a blender or food processor, and blend until the tomatoes are liquefied. add tomatoes to pot. bring all ingredients to boil. cover the pot, and simmer on low heat for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the peas are tender.

spicy cannellini dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
• 3/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 3/4 teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups mild chunky salsa
• garnish:
• 6 fresh parsley leaves, or to taste
• 2 pinches paprika, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 20 mins


• blend cannellini beans, olive oil, and lemon juice in a food processor until smooth; add pumpkin puree, parsley, paprika, garlic, chipotle pepper, salt, and pepper. continue to process until just blended; spoon into a mixing bowl. gently fold salsa through the bean mixture, avoiding crushing the vegetables.
• cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate to allow flavors to blend, at least 4 hours. stir dip and garnish with parsley leaves and paprika before serving.

Extra Easy Hummus

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained, liquid reserved
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• in a blender or food processor combine garbanzo beans, garlic, cumin, salt and olive oil. blend on low speed, gradually adding reserved bean liquid, until desired consistency is achieved.

Maple Salmon

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pound salmon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• in a small bowl, mix the maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, garlic salt, and pepper.
• place salmon in a shallow glass baking dish, and coat with the maple syrup mixture. cover the dish, and marinate salmon in the refrigerator 30 minutes, turning once.
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• place the baking dish in the preheated oven, and bake salmon uncovered 20 minutes, or until easily flaked with a fork.

Guacamole

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. stir in cayenne pepper. refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.