Part of the beauty of this dish is that is showcases low cost beef, turning it into a star. The marinade has plenty of acidity to tenderize normally tough stew meat. Any vegetables will do but here are my favorites. It is helpful to remember that while baking is science.. cooking is art. A dash…
Category: nightshade free
Nightshade Free Taco Seasoning
True story.. I love Mexican food. The sad part is, all of the nightshades. Here is a pseudo-Mexican seasoning mix that will bring back taco Tuesday. Clove and ginger fool the tongue while garlic onion and green herbs round out the flavor. This makes a small jar of mix. I like to make it…
Butternut squash puree
Another mashed potato substitute. This is heavenly with chicken, pork or lamb. Not quite as sweet as sweet potato, play up it’s savory qualities with garlic and herbs. It whips up butter smooth and delicious. INGREDIENTS: 2-3 cups goat milk 1 butternut squash cut lengthways 2 cloves of garlic 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened ½…
Sage and Butternut Squash Risotto
Butternut squash is a delicious addition to creamy risotto. These squash are plentiful during the fall but available year round. The sweet flavor is dreamy with pork and chicken. I like to puree the squash but it can be added whole and cooked down. INGREDIENTS: 4 cups chicken broth 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 butternut squash…
Salt Crusted Seared Lamb
The more I cook, the more I find that hard means you can’t do it in the microwave. Lamb is not a “hard” dish to prepare. It requires a bit of precision and 2 minutes too long overcooks it. Beyond the not so “hard” it requires few ingredients and is absolutely divine. Get this one…
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