Author: chris

Chorizo Empanadas W/ Chipotle Crema

Chorizo Empanadas Ingredients ½ lb chorizo2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced1 poblano pepper, roasted, peeled, and diced½ small yellow onion, diced1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese½ tsp ground cumin12 empanada dough discs1 egg, beatenSalt and pepper Chipotle Olive Oil Ingredients ½ cup sour cream2 tbsp mayonnaise2 tbsp Chipotle Infused Olive Oil1 tbsp Key […]

Chicken Marsala

Chicken Marsala Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts ½ cup all-purpose flour½ teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper4 tablespoons Butter Infused Olive Oil, divided8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced1 large shallot, finely minced2 garlic cloves, minced¾ cup dry Marsala wine¾ cup chicken broth1 teaspoon fresh thyme leavesFresh parsley, chopped, for garnish Directions   Slice Chicken […]

Grilled Peach & Burrata Salad

Grilled Peach & Burrata Ingredients 2 ripe peaches, halved, pitted, and cut into wedges 2 cups mixed lettuce2 medium tomatoes, sliced ½ cup fresh blueberries 1 ball burrata EVOO (for grilling and drizzling)Blueberry Dark Balsamic (for drizzling)½ tsp Italian seasoning Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Directions   Preheat a grill or grill […]

Hot Honey Pulled Pork Sliders

Balsamic BBQ Sauce Ingredients 3lb boneless pork shoulder2 tbsp Garlic Infused Olive Oil2 tsp kosher salt1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp chili powder1 tsp ground cumin1 tsp black pepper1 medium yellow onion, sliced1 cup chicken broth1/3 cup Hot Honey Vinegar 2 tbsp brown sugar1 tbsp Dijon mustard12–16 slider buns2 cups prepared cabbage slawPickled jalapeños, optional Hot Honey […]

Quinoa Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Quinoa Stuffed Poblano Peppers Ingredients 4 large poblano peppers1 cup cooked quinoa1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed1 cup corn, fresh or frozen1/3 cup diced red onion2 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons Persian Lime Olive Oil1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus […]

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad Ingredients Salad1 lb Brussels sprouts1 large crisp apple, thinly sliced½ cup pomegranate seeds½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped ½ cup crumbled blue cheese Dressing3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 tbsp Maple Balsamic1 tbsp Oregano White Balsamic1 tsp Dijon mustard½ tsp fresh thyme, finely chopped¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepperPinch of salt, to […]

Balsamic BBQ Sauce

Balsamic BBQ Sauce Ingredients 1 cup Great Lakes Olive Oil Balsamic Vinegar3/4 cup Ketchup1/3 cup brown sugar, packed1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard3 cloves garlic, finely minced1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp ground pepper1/4 tsp cayenne pepper Directions  1. In a saucepan, whisk all ingredients together and bring to a boil over Medium-High heat.2. Reduce heat to Low and simmer […]

Brown Sugar Bourbon Marinade

Brown Sugar Bourbon Marinade Ingredients 1/2 cup bourbon1/3 cup brown sugar, packed1/4 cup Great Lakes Balsamic Vinegar2 tbsp Great Lakes Olive Oil 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard4 cloves garlic, minced1 tsp dried rosemary2 tsp. salt Ground pepper to taste Directions  1. Mix bourbon, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, mustard, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper in bowl.2. […]

Spaghetti Sauce

Spaghetti Sauce Ingredients 1 lb ground beef1/2 lb ground sausage1 1/2 tbsp Great Lakes Olive Oil4 cloves garlic, minced1 container of baby bella mushrooms, sliced1 medium onion14 oz can diced tomatoes12 oz can tomato paste2 cups water1 tbsp fresh parsley1/2 tsp ground pepper1/2 tsp fresh oregano2 tsp salt1 tsp sugar Directions  1. Brown meat and onion […]