I made this tonight and it was a home run. I love mondoglian beef at the good Chinese restaurants. This recipe was spot on. The only thing I might add a little red pepper flakes to the sauce to spice things up. Ingredients: 2 tsp coconut oil 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic 1 tsp grated…
Apple Brandy Stuffed Pork Chops
These amazing pork chops go well with roasted veggies and a glass of your favorite white wine (Christi prefers a nice Moscato). Marinade: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 oz. Apple Brandy 1 large clove minced/grated garlic 4 sprigs thyme chopped 2 bay leaves slightly broken apart Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to…
Italian Style Meatloaf
This is NOT your mama’s meatloaf. It is very easy to prepare. I don’t put any of the ketchup/tomato paste on top as this recipe does not need it. It will be very moist with extreme flavor! Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 2 eggs, beaten 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs (1/3 cup Coconut Flour…
Mango Bourbon BBQ Pulled Pork
Don’t let the mango turn you off, even if you don’t prefer mangos. The sweet flavor it gives this recipe is amazing! Be sure to make plenty of this recipe because it will go fast – even if there are leftovers, they store well for a long time in the refrigerator. As an added touch,…
Ranch and Rosemary Chicken Kabobs
The flavor these kabobs have, with the fresh rosemary, is incredible. Make sure to let the chicken marinate for at least 1 to 2 hours before assembling your skewers. In addition to the ingredients below, I like to add chunks of onion and pepper, and whole mushrooms. Prep time: 1-2 Hours (includes assembling the skewers…
Bourbon Chicken
Ingredients: 10 skinless, boneless chicken thighs 1 ½ teaspoon grated ginger (use microplane) 1 teaspoon (about two cloves) grated garlic (use microplane) ½ cup soy sauce 3 tablespoons minced onion ½ cup packed dark brown sugar ½ cup bourbon ¼ cup coconut oil Black pepper to taste Number of Servings: 4-6 Prep Time: 30 minutes…
Pork Carnitas – Pressure Cooker
Pressure Cooker Pork Carnitas have amazing flavor! The house smells like a Mexican restaurant. I normally double the following recipe (the leftovers are outstanding!): Ingredients: 3 tablespoons Olive oil 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes 2 fresh poblano peppers, roughly chopped, or more to taste 3 jalapeno peppers, roughly chopped, or…
Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash
Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash. 2 Acorn squash cut in half, seeded 1 tbs Olive oil Fresh ground pepper to taste 1 pound ground sausage 1 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms (optional) 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 egg beaten 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning 1/2 cup Greek yogurt 1/2 tsp baking…