COMFORTING PORK AND HOMINY STEW (POZOLE VERDE).

2 teaspoon olive oil, divided 1 lb. boneless pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 cup chopped onion 4 cloves garlic, crushed 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup salsa verde 1 (28-ounce can) hominy, drained 2 fresh corn tortillas, diced…

The Best Creamiest Baked Mashed Potatoes.

5 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cubed 8 tbsp salted butter, melted 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed 1 c half and half 1/2 tsp salt Pepper Optional: chives on top Preheat oven to 350. Peel the potatoes and cut them into medium-sized cubes. Rinse the potatoes thoroughly with water and drain. Add the…

Slow Cooker Beef Tips.

1 small onion, sliced 8 oz baby Bella mushrooms, sliced 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 lb sirloin steak, cut in strips, excess fat trimmed Salt & pepper 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce ¼ cup dry red wine + splash for deglazing 2-½ cups fat-free beef broth 2 tbsp cornstarch + ¼ cup cold water,…

One-Pot Braised Chicken with Kale and White Beans.

2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, about 3 lbs 1 large shallot, minced (about 1/2 cup) 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1 tbsp dijon mustard 2 tbsp salted butter, cold 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tsp freshly chopped tarragon…

HARVEST STEW WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE.

Olive oil 1 (12 ounce) package of beef smoked sausage, sliced into circles 1 onion, diced Pinch salt 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning ½ teaspoon black pepper ¼ paprika 3 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press 2 medium-large carrots, peeled and diced 2 medium-large parsnips, peeled and diced 2 ribs celery, diced 6 baby yellow potatoes,…

CRAB RANGOON DIP.

1 (12-ounce) package 2-inch won ton wrappers, halved diagonally 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature ¼ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup sour cream 12 ounces lump crab meat 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese, divided ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 3 green onions, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1…

Italian Sausage White Bean Soup.

1 pound Italian sausage see note 4 strips bacon 1/2 medium onion chopped 3 cloves garlic minced 4 (14 ounce) cans white beans (cannellini) drained 4 cups chicken broth 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary 2 small carrots peeled & chopped small 2 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach Salt & pepper to taste…

Sicilian Chicken Soup.

4 bone-in-skin-on chicken thighs, 2 pounds 1 medium onion, chopped, about 1 cup 3 celery ribs, chopped, about 2 cups 3 medium carrots, chopped, about 1 1/2 cups 1 large yellow bell pepper, chopped 2 medium russet potatoes (1 pound), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 (14.5 oz) can no-salt…

Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon.

▢6 slices bacon ▢3 lbs chuck roast ▢1 teaspoon Kosher salt divided ▢1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper ▢1 pound crimini mushrooms cut in half ▢3 carrots peeled and cut into 1″ chunks ▢4 cups beef broth * ▢3 tablespoons tomato paste ▢3 garlic cloves minced ▢4-5 stalks fresh thyme ▢1 bay leaf ▢1/2 pound…

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs.

2 pounds about 8 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless 1/3 cup soy paste 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1/3 cup honey 4 Tablespoons sriracha or to taste 1 Tablespoon oyster sauce 2 teaspoons sesame oil 2 Tablespoons ginger 6 cloves garlic minced 2 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar 2 Tablespoons cornstarch + 1/4 cup water 16…