1 cup flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups bran 1/3 cup lightly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1 egg, beaten 1 cup buttermilk 2 tbsp canola oil Preheat the oven to 400 F. Combine the flour, baking powder, soda, and salt. Blend in the… Continue reading Chocolate Bran Muffin
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
Halibut with Horseradish Butter
1 tbsp horseradish 1 scallion, green parts only, minced butter sea salt and cracked pepper 2 halibut steaks olive oil Combine the horseradish with the scallion and 1/4 cup butter. Shape into a log and wrap in wax paper. Chill. Season the halibut with the salt and pepper on both sides. Heat 2 tsp of… Continue reading Halibut with Horseradish Butter
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
Risotto with Acorn Squash
olive oil 1/2 onion, minced 1 small acorn squash, peeled, seeded, diced small 1 1/4 cups arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 cup chicken stock 7 cups water, mixed with 5 tsp chicken oxo butter 1/2 cup parmesan, grated maldon salt cracked pepper Heat 3 tbsp of olive oil in a dutch oven… Continue reading Risotto with Acorn Squash
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