Chili Chocolate Cookies

1 1/2 cups pecan halves 1 3/4 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup butter at room temperature 2 eggs, beaten 1 tsp ancho chili powder 4 oz. dark chocolate, chopped Preheat the oven to 350 F.  In a non-stick skillet on medium low toast the pecans for 5… Continue reading Chili Chocolate Cookies

Herb Mustard Chicken Breasts

2 chicken breasts 3 tbsp white wine 3 tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 scallion, minced 1/2 tsp italian herbs 1 clove garlic, crushed cracked pepper salt 2 tbsp brown mustard Combine the wine, olive oil, vinegar, scallion, herbs, garlic, and some cracked pepper.  Mix in the mustard. Lay the chicken in the mixture… Continue reading Herb Mustard Chicken Breasts

Blackened Cod

2 cod fillets cracked pepper 1/4 tsp dry oregano 1/2 tsp dry thyme 1/2 tsp cayenne sea salt 2 garlic cloves, crushed 3 tbsp panko peanut oil lemon juice Combine the oregano, thyme, cayenne, garlic, and panko. Season the fish with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat a drizzle of peanut oil in a… Continue reading Blackened Cod

Mushroom Swiss Burgers

1 egg 1/2 cup panko 1 scallion, minced 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce the juice of half a lemon salt 1/2 tsp cayenne 1 lb lean ground beef swiss cheese, sliced 1/4 lb mushrooms, sliced olive oil mayonnaise dijon buns Combine the egg, panko, scallions, worcestershire sauce, lemon, 1 tsp salt, cayenne and ground beef. Form into… Continue reading Mushroom Swiss Burgers

Buttermilk Pancakes

1 1/2 cups flour 2 tbsp sugar 3 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1 egg, beaten 2 cups buttermilk 1 tbsp canola oil Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and soda.  Stir in the salt. Mix in the egg, buttermilk and oil. Pan fry scoops of the batter on both… Continue reading Buttermilk Pancakes

Collard Greens

1 bunch collard greens, washed, thick veins and stalks cut out, and leaf cut in a chiffonade 3 thick slices bacon, diced 3 cups water 1/4 tsp salt 2 tsp cajun seasoning Fry the bacon until limp in a dutch oven. Add the onion and saute 1 minute. Pour in the water and bring it to a… Continue reading Collard Greens

Creamy Brussel Sprouts

enough brussel sprouts for 2 people salt butter 1 scallion, minced 1 tbsp flour 2 tbsp light cream 1/4 cup chicken stock 1/4 tsp white pepper Cook the brussel sprouts in boiling salted water. Meanwhile, melt 1 tbsp of butter in a saucepan.  Saute the scallion. Stir in the flour for 2 minutes.  Add the stock… Continue reading Creamy Brussel Sprouts