Recipes

Sicilian Cauliflower and Black Olive Gratin

Ingredients 1 generous head green or white cauliflower (2 to 2 1/2 pounds) Salt 1 small onion, finely chopped 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 16 imported oil-cured black olives, pitted and cut in half 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Freshly ground pepper ½ cup freshly grated Pecorino or Parmesan, or a combination Directions Break up the cauliflower into small florets while you bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Simple Hot Cocoa for One

Dessert

Simple Pie Crust

Makes one large single-layer pastry. Ingredients 1-1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup crisco 1/2 tsp salt 5-7 tsp of ice water Directions Combine salt and flour.

Skillet Apple Brownie

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup melted butter 2 cups apples - peeled, cored and chopped 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 tablespoon butter Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Dessert

Skillet Chicken

Ingredients 2 lemons, juiced ⅓ cup olive oil 6 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground paprika ½ teaspoon ground turmeric 1 ½ pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 4) 1 yellow onion, peeled and chopped 1 ½ cups long-grain white or sprouted short-grain brown rice 2 ¾ cups boiling water 1 cinnamon stick ½ cup raisins ½ cup chopped fresh mint, for serving 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for serving Plain yogurt, for serving Lime wedges, for serving Directions Combine the lemon juice, 1/4 cup of the olive oil, the garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, cumin, paprika and turmeric in a large resealable plastic bag along with the chicken pieces.

Skillet Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs With Roast Potatoes

Juicy honey garlic chicken thighs and crispy roast potatoes are seared and baked in the most FLAVORFUL honey garlic sauce in this no-fuss one skillet dinner!

Slow Cooker Chickpea Pumpkin Curry

Slow Cooker Honey Lime Ginger Pork

Ingredients 2.5 pounds pork loin 1 Tablespoon Olive oil Salt and Pepper Honey Lime Ginger Marinade: 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Juice of one lime 2 garlic cloves minced 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger 2 Tablespoons cornstarch Optional garnish: Fresh lime wedges chopped cilantro Directions In a large skillet heat the oil over medium high heat.

Spinach Lasagna

Split Pea Soup

Ingredients 2 1/4 cups dried split peas 2 quarts cold water 1 1/2 pounds ham bone 2 onions, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 pinch dried marjoram 3 stalks celery, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 1 potato, diced Directions In a large stock pot, cover peas with 2 quarts cold water and soak overnight.