Quinoa Salad

Quinoa Salad

1 2/3 C. quinoa, rinsed1/3 C. Extra virgin olive oil1/3 C. balsamic vinegar2 Tbsp. maple syrup1 C. craisins1 C. toasted chopped pecans½ sweet red pepper cut in ¼ inch cubes4 green onions sliced thin diagonallyCook quinoa in 3 C. water for 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork...
Kale with Carmelized Onions and Basamic Vinegar

Kale with Carmelized Onions and Basamic Vinegar

3 C. cleaned, chopped kale2 Tbsp. olive oil1 medium onion sliced in ¼ inch half moons½ tsp. brown sugar1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegarHeat olive oil in a large sauté pan and fry onions until they start to turn golden brown. Add sugar to enhance caramelization. Watch...
Raspberry Glazed Pork Chops

Raspberry Glazed Pork Chops

1 T olive oil8 pork chops¾ C. seedless raspberry jam4 T Dijon mustard3 T raspberry or balsamic vinegar1 ½ tsp. crushed thyme1 ½ tsp. orange zestCombine all ingredients, but olive oil and chops, in a pan. Cook down until reduced to a thick glaze consistency.Fry chops...
Pesto Stuffed Flank Steak with Sundried Tomato Cream Sauce

Pesto Stuffed Flank Steak with Sundried Tomato Cream Sauce

Note: This is a complex recipe. I recommend separate steps to make it easier. The marinade, pesto stuffing, and demi-glace can be made up to three days ahead and kept in the refrigerator until you put all together, cutting down on the total finish time. The sauce,...
Dijon and Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb

Dijon and Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb

An eight boned rack of lamb½ C. finely grated Asiago cheese½ C. breadcrumbs¾ tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary1 ½ Tbsp. chopped parsley½ tsp. lemon zest¼ tsp. salt1/8 tsp. black pepper1 ¾ Tbsp. olive oil¼ C. Dijon mustardPreheat oven to 475ºF. Wash with water and pat...
Salmon with Rose Grapefruit Sauce

Salmon with Rose Grapefruit Sauce

450º F4 – 6oz. salmon filets½ C. fresh squeezed grapefruit juice from 1 – 2 grapefruits (reserve peel)10 large rose geranium leaves, finely chopped1 ¼ C. Chardonnay2 medium French shallots, diced2 Tbsp. raspberry vinegar3/4C. Chilled butter cut into small...