Be sure to get the kale as dry as possible. If there is moisture on the leaves, the kale will steam, not crisp. Ingredients 4 giant handfuls of kale, torn into bite-sized pieces and tough stems removed (about 1/3 pound) 1-2 tablespoons olive oil sea salt or kosher...
An Indirect Route
Quick Chicken Chili
A mild chili that's very quick to make. Of course, you can always add more chili powder! Prep: 20 minutes; Cook: 20 minutes; Total time: 45 minutes Ingredients 1 rotisserie chicken, skin and bones removed and meat shredded 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1...
Crispy Oven-Baked Parmesan Chicken
Everything sits on a Ritz... Except in this recipe, the Ritz sits on the chicken. A go-to chicken recipe that is easy to prepare - haven't found anyone who doesn't like it! Prep: 15 minutes; Bake: 45 minutes; Start to finish: 1 hour Ingredients 1 roll ritz crackers ¾...
Sloppy Joes
Quick and classic dinner. Start to finish: about 1/2 hour Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan 1 1/4 lbs. ground beef sirloin 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon steak seasoning blend, such as McCormick brand Montreal...
Sausage Ragu with Eggplant and Tomato
Most of my favorite veggies... Start-to-finish time: about 1 hour Ingredients 12 ounces chicken sausages, sliced on the diagonal ¼” thick 2 cups eggplant, cut into ¼ - ½” dices 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half 2 zucchini, cut into 1” dices 1 leeks, cut in 1/4 inch...
Greens and Potato Gratin
Another variation on the frittata theme. Start to finish: Over 1 hour Ingredients 2 1/2 pounds greens, (chard, beet greens, kale, spinach) 3/4 pound small potatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup parsley, chopped to...
Pumpkin Bread
Our favorite! Thanks to Fresh and Honest/Henrietta's Table chef for the recipe. Ingredients 3 cups sugar 1 1/8 cups oil 5 eggs 4 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 2 1/4 cups pumpkin...
Beef Stew
A classic! Minimal hands on time, but allow 2+ hours from start to finish. Ingredients 2 lbs. stew beef 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cups water 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 clove garlic, peeled 1 to 2 bay leaves 1 medium onion, sliced 1 teaspoon salt 1...
Oatmeal Banana Bread
Ingredients1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup unpacked brown sugar1/2 teaspoon table salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon allspice3 teaspoons canola oil1 large egg, beaten2 medium egg whites, beaten3 large bananas, ripe1 cup uncooked old...
