Lauren

  • Buffalo Chicken with Carrot and Celery

    Buffalo Chicken with Carrot and Celery

    Prep Time 25 mins Cook Time 15 mins Serves 3-4 Ingredients Steps 1 Submerge chicken in buttermilk for 1 hour or up to overnight. Remove from the refrigerator for 30 mins prior to frying to come to room temperature. 2 Prepare the dredge for the chicken by combining flour, 1 tsp salt, paprika, granulated…

  • Stuffed Shells with Summer Squash

    Stuffed Shells with Summer Squash

    Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 45 mins Serves 4-6 Ingredients Steps 1 Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat and add in onions. Stir to fully coat the onions in butter and continue cooking on medium low heat for 30 mins, stirring occasionally until onions are golden.  2 After the onions…

  • Burrata Caprese Salad

    Burrata Caprese Salad

    Prep Time 3 hours Cook Time 10 mins Serves 3-4 Ingredients Steps 1 Grate the large tomatoes on a box grater and strain through a fine mesh strainer. Reserve the pulp for later use and set the strained liquid aside in a shallow bowl or dish. 2 Add the 1/4 tsp salt and chopped…

  • Hatch Green Chile Cheesy Chicken

    Hatch Green Chile Cheesy Chicken

    Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 30 mins Serves 3-4 Ingredients Steps 1 Remove chicken breasts from the refrigerator and season on both sides with chile lime seasoning (check the label to see if there is salt in the seasoning. If not season with salt as well) 2 To a foil or parchment lined…

  • Creamed Corn

    Creamed Corn

    Prep Time 30 mins Cook Time 10 mins Serves 6-8 Ingredients Steps 1 Cut the corn off the cob and set aside. Reserve the cobs to “milk”. Scrape the cobs with a butter knife to extract as much liquid as possible over a bowl (I got about 1/4 cup from five cobs). Strain the…

  • Heirloom Tomato Galette

    Heirloom Tomato Galette

    Prep Time 30 mins Cook Time 45 mins Serves 6-8 Ingredients Pistachio Basil Pesto Steps 1 Cut up the stick of butter in small 1/2 inch cubes and place in the freezer while you prepare the rest of the dough ingredients.  2 In a food processor, pulse together flour, cornstarch and salt. Add in…

  • Ratatouille with Goat Cheese Polenta

    Ratatouille with Goat Cheese Polenta

    Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 10 mins Serves 3-4 Ingredients Sauce tomate maison (French equivalent to pomodoro) Steps 1 If you’re making the sauce from scratch start by scoring the tomatoes just enough to cut the skin. Place in boiling water for 3-4 mins or until the skins start to peel away. Remove…

  • Teriyaki Marinated Ribeye

    Teriyaki Marinated Ribeye

    Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 15 mins Serves 4 Ingredients Steps 1 Remove the steaks from the refrigerator and allow them to come to room temperature for 15 mins. Add the steaks and teriyaki to a small dish, coat the steaks and marinate for 30 mins to one hour on the countertop. 2…

  • Watermelon and Feta Salad

    Watermelon and Feta Salad

    Prep Time 15 Serves 3-4 Ingredients Watermelon vinaigrette Steps 1 In a small bowl add the watermelon jelly and microwave for 15 seconds. You could alternatively add the tiniest amount of water and whisk so the jelly becomes thinned. Add in the olive oil and champagne vinegar to the same bowl and whisk until…

  • Shrimp Salad with Buttered Toast

    Shrimp Salad with Buttered Toast

    Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 10 mins Serves 4-6 Ingredients Steps 1 Spread butter evenly over bread and toast as desired ( I like mine about a 4) 2 Mix mayo, creme fraiche, dill, lemon juice, and shallot together in a large bowl. Taste and then add salt and pepper as desired. Fold…