Day: January 25, 2015

Collard Greens Soup

Ingredients 1/2 lb. stew beef cut into small pieces (or other cut that will render lots of flavor- I used some leftover braised short ribs) 1 large bunch collard greens 2 quarts chicken stock 1 cup white beans (cannellini or northern beans) or 1 can, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup coarse...

Honey Garlic Chicken in the Slow Cooker

Ingredients: 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup blackberry jam 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup onion, diced 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 sliced scallions 2 teaspoons sesame seeds...

White Bean Chicken Chili

Ingredients 2 slices bacon, chunked (my personal favorite these days is Vermont Smoke & Cure) 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts salt and pepper 1 teaspoon smoky paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, chopped 6 cups chicken stock 1 can (28-oz.) diced tomatoes 2 cups cooked...