Category: Recipes

Oven Baked General Tso’s Chicken

This is a combination of an oven baked recipe from half-baked harvest and Allrecipes for general tso’s. The result is a healthier version of a classic!

Pesto!

Pesto (modified from https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/fresh_basil_pesto/) 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed  1/2 cup freshly grated Romano or Parmesan-Reggiano cheese (about 2 ounces) 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup walnuts or pine nuts  3 garlic cloves, minced (about 3 teaspoons) 1/4 teaspoon salt, more to taste 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, more to taste Lemon juice…
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Eric’s Hashbrowns

These hash browns can consist of anything you have left in the fridge though we recommend some of the ingredients below. (Ishi also like to add bell peppers but this is highly contentious) Ingredients 2 TB vegetable oil 2TB butter 1 lb russet or golden potatoes ¾ lb sweet potato (large to med size) 1…
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Robert’s Waffles/Pancakes

This is my dad’s waffle recipe. Can be used for either pancakes or waffles but I am team #waffle Serves 4 (Eric & I usually half this) Ingredients: 1 cup Buttermilk 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 1 tbsp sugar 1 cup flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/2…
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Chicken Schwarma, Hummus, & Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad

source: Chicken, Salad Chicken Schwarms & Yogurt Sauce Ingredients For 2 lbs of chicken : 1 large garlic clove , minced (or 2 small cloves) 1 tbsp ground coriander 1 tbsp ground cumin 1 tbsp ground cardamon 1 tsp ground cayenne pepper (reduce to 1/2 tsp to make it not spicy) 2 tsp smoked paprika 2 tsp salt Black pepper 2 tbsp lemon juice 3 tbsp olive oil Optional Yogurt Sauce: 1 cup Greek yoghurt 1 clove garlic ,…
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Fajita Spice Mix

source: Allrecipes We love this recipe and cook it near weekly! Ingredients Per 1.5 lbs Chicken: 1 tablespoon cornstarch  2 teaspoons chili powder  1 teaspoon salt  1 teaspoon paprika  1 teaspoon white sugar  ½ teaspoon onion powder  ½ teaspoon garlic powder   ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon ground cumin Instructions Stir cornstarch, chili powder, salt,…
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Spicy Peanut Butter Noodles

source: EatWithClarity Ingredients 16 ounces brown rice noodles 3 large cloves garlic or 4-5 small 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger  1 tbsp oil  ⅔ cup creamy peanut butter 4 tbsp soy sauce 1/3-1 cup hot water hot water mixes with peanut butter more easily than cold 1 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil 1-2 tbsp sriracha 1-2 tbsp maple syrup or honey ½ tsp red pepper flakes can omit for less spice 2 tsp chili garlic sauce Instructions Bring a…
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Creamy Parmesan Orzo & BBQ Chicken

source: BBQ Chicken, Orzo Orzo Time: 20 min Ingredients: 2 tablespoon olive oil 4 tablespoon butter unsalted 1 onion chopped 4 cloves garlic minced 2 cups Orzo, dry 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste 1/4 teaspoon pepper or to taste 2 cups chicken broth 2 cups half and half 1 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated 2…
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Chicken Parmesan with Caesar Salad

Sources: Caesar salad( Martha Stewart), Chicken Parm (allrecipes) Caesar Salad For the Croutons 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted  1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil  1 loaf rustic Italian bread (8 to 10 ounces), crusts removed, cut into 1/4-inch cubes  2 teaspoons salt  1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper  1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper  For the Salad…
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