Super simple 4 ingredient Veggie Burgers

Looking for a “meatless alternative” that doesn’t come from a box? I created this recipe especially for you—tested it out on my book group and we found it to be quite yummy. See what you think. Feel free to email me with any suggestions on ways to improve it. Thanks! info@gourganics.com Here’s what you need:…

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GourGanics Spicy Braised Chicken with escarole, tomatoes and olives

This is a spicy, satisfying dish that is succulent and delicious. Here’s what you need: 1 tablespoon organic olive oil 1 3 1/2 pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces Organic Kosher Salt and organic black pepper 2 medium organic sweet onions 12 cups torn organic escarole (about one head) small 8 ounce can of organic…

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GourGanics Vegetarian Tamales

Have you ever made homemade tamales? This is very fun, simple enough more work than most recipes here but  oh so delicious. This is an Old Guatemalan recipe that I have adapted from Vegetarian Times Magazine. Some Latin markets and Whole Foods carry frozen banana leaves (many organic). Here’s whatcha need: Flour (MASA) 3 1/2…

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GourGanics Crock Pot Pulled Chicken

This is a super simple recipe that I made AGAIN this weekend. The work was all done while I  played at the beach with my family. I used this recipe to make pulled chicken enchiladas, a more elaborate dish I will post soon, but you can just serve it warm over rice, toss with pasta…

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GourGanics HAPPY SUMMER Mahi Mahi Mango Fish Tacos

I love a good fish taco. You can go out for tacos right here in Fairfield, CT. If you are local, I suggest the Mahi Mahi fish tacos at Bodega.  I tried my first fish taco in California about 16 years ago and I was hooked. Pun intended. I loved crispy crunch of a deep-fried…

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GourGanics Spicy Vegetarian Spanakopadillas

What a crazy idea we came up with here in Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. Traditional Greek spanakopita meets the traditional quesadilla. The result is a non-traditional creation that spinach lovers, cheese lovers, and tortilla lovers will adore. The two cultures unite and take over in this crazy MEXIGREEK fusion dish that tastes nothing short of AMAZING! Here’s…

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GourGanics very-spicy-slightly-misogynistic eggplant tapanade

With apologies to Gloria Steinem and Betty Friedan! I made some homemade tapanade yesterday based on a recipe I found on the Gluten-free goddess Website. And I thought it was missing a little flavor but I loved the consistency and texture. So I tossed in a half of a jar of our local GourGanics USDA…

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Lobster with Angel Hair, Lemon and Spicy GourGanics

We are on Cape Cod enjoying an amazing week of good weather, food and family time. We ordered up three (3 lb) select lobsters, steamed and cracked and ate our fill with my Mom, Memere. Nobody can get more meat out of a lobster than Mem. So after we ate, she and I picked the…

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Wild Caught Fish Fillets with Fennel and Spicy GourGanics Salsa

This is a great salty, sweet recipe that I will be making with fresh Cod on the Cape this week. The fennel adds an unexpected licorice taste that really works with the heat of the salsa. It sounds a little crazy but fresh fennel adds a lot to this dish. Here’s what you need: 5…

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