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

Chef John’s Grilled Garlic and Herb Shrimp Recipe

Ingredients 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves 1 tablespoon chopped fresh lemon thyme leaves 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or as needed 2 pounds extra large shrimp (16-20), peeled … Read more

Cilantro Lime Dressing Recipe

Ingredients 1/2 cup cilantro leaves and stems, packed 1 clove garlic minced 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 cup light olive oil or canola oil 1 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar salt & pepper to taste Instructions Add all ingredients except olive oil to a blender or small food processor. Pulse a few times to chop up the cilantro. Turn blender onto low and slowly add … Read more