This is a creamy and luscious way to add a complexity of flavor and sophistication to something as simple as a few leaves of butter lettuce served on a chilled glass plate or as complex and heavy as a chopped cobb salad. I adapted this from a recipe I first encountered in 1996. This dressing…
Our #1 Recipe Salsa Stewed Chicken
This is the one everyone loves best. Simple and satisfying. Make it in minutes and take advantage to the hours I put into the creation of this simmer sauce. If you have a few boneless chicken breasts or a package of boneless thighs and jar of Salsa, you are all set. You can omit the…
Celebrate Earth Day Any Day with Gourganics Green Chile Stew
It was a rainy, icky day here in Connecticut. Early Spring is soo moody in these parts. So I decided to create a yummy, comfort food meal for my family. Hope you enjoy. Here’s what you need: 3 tablespoons organic olive oil, 1 organic onion, chopped, 2 pounds organic pork loin, cut into 1 inch…
Bake your own gluten-free tortilla strips using pre-bought corn tortilla
I love chips. It’s a problem. And when I run out and the pantry is bare, I often bake my own. Here’s one recipe I love. More to follow! To make gluten-free homemade tortilla strips you will need: 8 (6 inch) corn tortillas cut into strips (about 1/2 inch wide) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil salt…
Spicy Vegetarian “Sausage” Soup
Skipping meat for Lent? Are you a Vegetarian? This warm and comforting soup using Field Roast veg sausage (this is an excellent brand, or whatever you like) GourGanics spicy salsa and a delicious medley of veggies and some spinach tortellini. Feel free to change up the recipe based on the contents of your your veggie…
GourGanics Girl Scouts Guacamole – best…gauc….ever!
We had a few of the cutest little helpers in the kitchen this week. Girl Scouts working on their legacy badges in cooking.I taught them a quick and simple snack idea. GourGanics Girl Scout Guacamole After going over basic knife skills and sanitary kitchen practices, we got down to business. I taught the girls the…
GourGanics Easy Tortilla Soup
I am a soup girl. I usually make about two pots of soup every month. Not only does soup warm and satisfy. It can be a cost effective way to feed a family or large group. I have been searching for a better tortilla soup recipe, one that is easy to make and delivers big,…
NACHO Typical Queso! 5 minutes to a yummy dip for the Superbowl.
I am looking forward to the Superbowl, mostly because I like the commercials… and the food. This year is a special one because we have two teams from our own backyard right there on the big screen, so this artsy girly girl is actually WATCHING the big game. One of my favorite creamy and delicious…
Spiced up chicken thighs with GourGanics salsa and broccolini
Ready for serious skillet magic? I think I got the original recipe from Cooks magazine and modified it. I like to make this dish in my cast iron skillet but a nonstick is probably more practical. Use organic chicken thighs and broccolini for unique flavors that really pop. In case you were wondering what the…
GourGanics Pulled Pork with Black Beans and Mango for the slow cooker.
There’s nothing more delicious than a GourGanic pulled pork sandwich with mango and black beans. I served this recipe to a group of friends on Thursday and the crowds went wild. It’s easy, not as simple as some slow cooker recipes but definitely worth the extra time. Here’s what you need: 1 4-5 lb organic…