Category Archives: Cooking

The Ingredients Whole Chicken (I prefer NAE, if possible)Whole, Unpeeled Carrots (8)Celery Stalk (1)Large Yellow Onion (1)Green Onions (1 bunch)Shallot (1)Minced GarlicFresh Parsley (1 bunch)Maple SyrupChicken Broth 32 oz (2)Celtic Sea SaltCoarse Black PepperExtra Wide Egg Noodles (1 bag) The Recipe There really is nothing quite like a great bowl of chicken noodle soup onContinue reading “Chicken Noodle Soup”

The Ingredients The Sauce:Crushed Fire Roasted Tomatoes (28 oz can) (2)Tomato Paste (6 oz can) (1)Minced GarlicItalian SeasoningCoarse Black PepperCeltic Sea Salt The Crust:Artisan Bread Flower (2 cups)Active Dry Yeast ( 1 Packet)Sugar (about 2 Tbsp)Celtic Sea Salt (about 1 Tbsp)Extra Virgin Olive Oil The Toppings:Sliced Mozzarella or Burrata CheeseFresh Basil Leaves (preferably straight fromContinue reading “Margherita Pizza”

Ingredients Lean Ground Beef (1-1.5 lbs)Ground Sweet Italian Sausage (1-1.5 lbs)Sweet Green Bell Pepper (1)Large Yellow Onion (1)Large Red Onion (1)Stewed Fire Roasted Tomatoes (1 28 oz can)Dark Red Kidney Beans (1 14.5 oz can)Tomato Sauce (1 8 oz can)Guinness Stout (1 bottle)Worcestershire SauceMinced Garlic (4 cloves)Celtic Sea SaltCoarse Black PepperCrushed BasilGround CinnamonDill WeedChili PowderPaprikaDarkContinue reading “Matthew’s Chili”

Do this soon. It singularly beckons Autumn into your home, and it’s simple. The credit for this recipe goes to Megan Scraper . The Ingredients Apple Butter (Freshly cut apples will do the trick if you need a substitute)Orange Peels (We often use an entire sliced orange)NutmegPumpkin SpiceCinnamonBourbonMaple SyrupWater The Recipe Combine those ingredients inContinue reading “Autumn Scent Boil”

The Ingredients Ciabatta Bread (1 Loaf)Extra Virgin Olive OilGarlic SaltCoarse Black PepperSalted Butter (Kerrygold)OreganoRosemarySage The Recipe I believe that food brings people together. Because of that, I’ve intentionally designed my kitchen in the way that I’ve intentionally designed my life…to facilitate community. When you come into my kitchen (or my life), you’ll find thoughtfully designedContinue reading “Garlic & Herb Ciabatta Toast”

The Ingredients Green BeansCarrots1 Red Onion4-5 New PotatoesExtra Virgin Olive OilGarlic SaltCoarse Black PepperItalian Seasoning The Recipe I regularly prepare a lean meat along with a vegetable of some sort as part of my daily diet. I am convinced of a couple of things as a result of my dietary experiments over the past twoContinue reading “Roasted Pan Vegetables”

The Ingredients Air Chilled Chicken BreastBourbon BBQ SauceGarlic SaltCoarse Black PepperDill WeedExtra Virgin Olive Oil The Recipe This recipe is one of my staples. Though I love a recipe that requires extensive preparation, and enjoyable evening at home doesn’t have to be time consuming or expensive. I love this recipe because in addition to costContinue reading “Roasted BBQ Chicken”

The Ingredients Broccoli Florets (1 bunch)Red Onions (4)Polska Kielbasa Bone-In Chicken Thighs and Drumsticks (3 lbs)Olive OilBalsamic VinegarCeltic Sea SaltCoarse Black PepperGarlic PowderRed Pepper Flakes The Recipe Abstract though it might be, I’ve always looked at the calendar year as if it were a day. Spring is the morning. It’s a time for birthing newContinue reading “Sheet Pan Chicken and Sausage”

The Ingredients Sirloin Steaks (2)Carrots (4)New Potatoes (4)Medium Yellow Onion (1)Baby Bella Mushrooms (8)Olive OilSalted ButterGarlic (3 Cloves)Sam Adams Boston Lager (1 Bottle)Beef Broth (4 Cups)Worcestershire SauceTomato Paste (1 Can)PaprikaSugarCeltic Sea SaltCoarse Black PepperAll Purpose FlourFresh Parsley (Minced) The Recipe Before I begin, you should know a few things about the way that I cook.Continue reading “Boston Lager Beef Stew”