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Here's a great, nutritious side dish for recipe for you. I learned how to make this when I was working at a small bistro in St. Louis. It has it's roots in Italian cuisine, but has evolved here in America. It's tasty, healthy, easy, and a perfect side dish for a weeknight meal. I hope you like it! What ya need: 6 cups of fresh cut broccoli florets 2 bunches of fresh green beans, left uncut 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon of dried red pepper flakes 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 tablespoons of freshly grated Romano cheese, if desired kosher sea salt, to taste Ok, so- Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a roiling boil. Season this water, once boiling, with a few pinches of sea salt. Now, fill a large bowl with ice water and set aside. Throw the broccoli in the pot of boiling water and let cook for 3 minutes. Immediately remove from the boiling water and toss it in the bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Repeat the cooking and shock

It's winter, and I think winter is the season for soups. So here's a delicious, warm bisque for all of you vegan/gluten-free folks to enjoy when it's cold outside! What ya need: 3 cups of vegetable stock 4 cups of butternut squash, peeled and cubed 3/4 cups of carrots, diced 1/2 cup of coconut milk 1/2 cup of onion, diced 1 tablespoon of canola oil 1 tablespoon of vegan butter, unsalted 1/2 teaspoon of kosher sea salt 1/2 teaspoon of fresh ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg Ok, so- In a large pot, melt the vegan butter in the oil over medium heat. Stir in the diced onions until tender and translucent. At that point, add the carrots, squash, vegetable stock, salt, pepper, and nutmeg and increase the heat to bring it all to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it all simmer until the carrots are fork tender. Now, transfer this mixture, a little at a time, to a blender and puree until smooth. Once it's all pureed, return the mixture

For many a century, cheese has been a tasty addition to many dishes. As Wisconsin has grown to be the heartland for American cheese, many Wisconsin recipes have come forth to create an especially cheesy cuisine. I learned how to make this soup on a short tour of Wisconsin. It’s an easy and quick crowd pleaser that works as a rich side soup for any occasion. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of butter 1 ½ teaspoons of salt 1/3 cup of chopped celery ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper 1/3 cup of chopped onions 4 cups of diced peeled potatoes 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese 3 cups of chicken broth 2 cups of milk 1 dash of paprika Ok, so: In a big pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Saute the celery and onion in the butter until the celery gives and the onions are tender. Add in the potatoes and the broth then let this simmer for about 12 minutes, covered, or until the potatoes are tender. In small batches, puree this potato mixture in a blender or food processor. Return this

It's almost Thanksgiving and some people are asking for creative, new ideas for Thanksgiving side dishes. I posted this earlier this year, but decided to re-post it now, for ease. Enjoy!!! --- So sweet potatoes are good. Whiskey is good. So, logically, why not mix them together and see what happens? I tried. It's good. What ya need: 2-1/2 cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes 4 Tablespoons butter, softened 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar Pinch of salt 1/3 cup Jack Daniel's Whiskey Ok, so: Preheat the oven to 350ºF. In a big bowl, mix together the sweet potatoes, butter, brown sugar, salt, and whiskey. Spoon this mixture into a greased casserole dish or pie pan. Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes. Oh hey, you're done.

**NOTE: The use of a smoker is highly recommended for this recipe. The results are not nearly as delicious without it.** Here's the deal, pulled pork is delicious. Another thing, pulled pork takes time to be delicious. So, this recipe takes at least one day, and likely better to start one night and finish for dinner the next night. Don't worry, it's not a solid day of work, but it will take one day from start to finish. Ready? Ok, let's do this- The meat: 8 pound Boston Butt  What ya need for the brine: 8 ounces of quality molasses 12 ounces of pickling salt, or fine ground sea salt (make sure it's non-iodized salt) 56 ounces of clean water  8 ounces of Merlot What ya need for the rub:  1 tablespoon of onion powder 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika 1 teaspoon of whole fennel seed  1 teaspoon of chili powder 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes 3/4 teaspoon of ground coriander 3/4 teaspoon of ground cumin Ok, so:      In a large (seriously big) ca

Cobbler. It's delicious. Blackberries. Also delicious. An easy, delicious cobbler. Duh. What ya need: 2 pounds of frozen blackberries 1 cup of sugar 1 cup of pancake or waffle mix. 3 tablespoons of quick-cooking rtapioca 2 tablespoons of honey 3/4 cup of quality cream soda 2 ounces of spiced rum Some non-stick cooking spray Ok, so: Coat a medium slow-cooker with cooking spray. In a large bowl, mix the blackberries, honey, sugar, and tapioca together. Put this mixture in the slow-cooker and sprinkle the waffle mix over the top. Then, slowly pour the cream soda and spiced rum over the top of the whole situation. . Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours. Serve this warm with some whipped cream. It's just a nice plate of delicious. Enjoy!!

It's getting chilly and some of my friends out east have had their first snow. So, to me, this mean soup season! Here's a great soup recipe that is just delicious. Give it a shot! What ya need: 1- 28oz can of peeled tomatoes, diced 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cups of quality chicken stock 3/4 cup of heavy cream 1/2 cup of white wine 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, finely chopped 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon of kosher sea salt 1 teaspoon of chopped garlic 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice 3 tablespoons of dill, finely chopped Ok, so: In a large pot, mix all of the ingredients except for the parsley, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and heavy cream. Cook this over medium heat for 30 minutes, or until the tomatoes are tender. Add the rest of the ingredients, stir, and let simmer for 10 more minutes.  Super easy, super tasty! Enjoy!

Ok, so most people look at a crock-pot, or "slow cooker," with really simple, unimaginative glares. Well, let's stop doing that, ok? I dare you to try this out. It's a tasty Moo Shu Pork recipe that benefits from the ease of a crock-pot. What ya need: 1 1/2 pounds of boneless pork loin, cut into thin strips 16 ounces of quality hoisin sauce 3 tablespoons of quality soy sauce 4 scallions, finely chopped 2, 16 ounce bags of cole slaw mix 10 flour tortillas 1 tablespoon of freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon of coarse sea salt Ok, so: In a large bowl, toss the pork with the salt and pepper. Add this to your crock-pot (you'll need a 5qt cooker, at least) with the hoisin sauce and soy sauce. Stir this all together. Set the crock-pot to "high", cover, and cook for 90 minutes. At the end of 90 minutes, add 1/2 of the scallions, and the cole slaw mix and stir. Cook, covered, for another 90 minutes. When that's done, transfer to a large dis