Chef John’s Chicken and Mushrooms Recipe

Ingredients 2 chicken breast halves, boneless, skin-on 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 pinch salt ½ cup water 1 tablespoon butter 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees … Read more

Roasted Smashed Potatoes Recipe

Ingredients 3 ½ pounds medium yellow potatoes, washed ⅓ cup kosher salt salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste For the Infused Butter: ½ cup unsalted butter 4 cloves garlic, thickly sliced 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, or to taste 4 sprigs fresh thyme, or to taste Instructions Place … Read more

Easy Lentil Shepherd’s Pie (vegetarian) Recipe

Ingredients 1 cup brown lentils or green lentils 3-4 cups vegetable broth or beef broth if not making vegetarian 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 cup onion chopped 1 cup chopped mushrooms about 4 oz 1 carrot chopped 1 rib celery chopped 1/2 cup frozen peas defrosted 1/2 tablespoon flour 3 tablespoons red wine 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (use vegetarian Worcestershire sauce if desired) 3 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons parsley chopped salt & pepper to taste 2 1/2 cups prepared mashed potatoes Instructions Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine lentils and … Read more

Bacon Bombs Recipe

Ingredients 1/2 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons chopped onion 3 slices stale bread, cut into cubes 1/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1 egg, beaten 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 8 slices bacon toothpicks 1 tablespoon bacon drippings Instructions Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat and cook … Read more