Buckwheat and Bacon

by Laura Woitovich | Jun 14, 2020 | Side Dishes

“This alternative to rice pairs buckwheat with bacon to create a meaty-tasting side dish.” Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil  2 shallots, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 bacon strips, chopped 1/4 cup uncooked medium roasted buckwheat groats 3/4 cup...

Pineapple Fried Rice

by Laura Woitovich | Jun 14, 2020 | Entrees

Ingredients: 1 cup brown rice, uncooked 3 cups water 1/2  pound chicken breast 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cups pineapple 3 medium carrot, grated 2 stalk celery, sliced 1 medium sweet onion, chopped 2 tablespoon soy sauce, gluten free 2 tablespoon sesame oil 1...

Chicken Zucchini Alfredo

by Laura Woitovich | Jun 14, 2020 | Entrees

Ingredients: 3 large zucchini 2 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided 3/4 pounds chicken breast kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 3/4 cup half-and-half (or whole milk) 4 oz cream cheese 1/2 cup...

Slow Cooker Mustard Chicken with Potatoes

by Laura Woitovich | Jun 14, 2020 | Entrees

Ingredients:  8 large chick thighs (I like bone-in but I take the skin off) 1/2 cup ground mustard 1/4 cup honey 1 tsp salt  1 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tablespoons oil 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, sliced in half 2 cups carrots, peeled and...

Authentic Carnitas- Mexican Slow Cooked Pulled Pork

by Laura Woitovich | Jun 14, 2020 | Entrees

Ingredients: 4 pound boneless pork butt, fat trimmed and cut into 2 inch cubes 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 3/4 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 onion, peeled and halved 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoons dried oregano 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 cup water 1 medium...