We recently experienced this soup while traveling to Ireland (of all places), at the palatial “Adare Manor” in County Claire. While there isn’t anything “Irish” about this soup, the flavors were so warming and comforting, that we had to recreate it when we got home. A perfect soup for Spring (when there’s still a littleContinue reading “Sweet Potato, Ginger, & Coconut Soup”
Category Archives: Serves 6-10
Jeweled Coconut Rice & Shrimp
Don’t let a fancy name fool you; jeweled rice simply means a plain rice that you’ve added colorful ingredients to like green pistachios, red pomegranate seeds, black dried currants, herbs, or anything else that sounds good. We utilize a few of these additives to create a beautiful and healthy rice and shrimp dish for easyContinue reading “Jeweled Coconut Rice & Shrimp”
Pickle Dip
An unexpected but delicious quick dip that can be made with pantry staples. Whether you enjoy dill, hot, or bread and butter, all styles of pickle can be used. Bon Appetit, and Get Cheffy! GET CHEFFY TIP!- Before you read through the ingredient list below, remember that one of the goals of Get Cheffy isContinue reading “Pickle Dip”
Spring Rolls
Looking for something satisfying and full of flavor, but also nutritious and healthy? Very often the flavors of Asia tik all of these boxes, especially foods from South East Asian countries like Thailand, and Vietnam. Spring rolls, and the many variations on them, are inexpensive, packed with flavor, and are fun to eat. With swimsuitContinue reading “Spring Rolls”
Buttermilk Ranch
If you’re like us, you grew up with a bottle of Hidden Valley Ranch in your fridge. There’s, truly, nothing wrong with this store bought staple, or with any other store bought salad dressing. However, it’s a good skill to know how to make vinaigrettes and salad dressings, like Ranch, out of pantry staples. OnceContinue reading “Buttermilk Ranch”
Frutti di Mare
“Fruits of the sea”, is the exact translation of this dish and, like the name implies, this is a pasta dish for seafood lovers. We use three types of seafood (detailed below), but you can easily use just one, or swap in your favorite seafood that we don’t use below. Bon Appetit, and Get Cheffy!Continue reading “Frutti di Mare”
Potato Soup
On cold days, soups, stews, and chowders bring warming comfort that salads simply can’t touch. Of those warming soups, our Get Cheffy classic potato soup is one of the most comforting, yet economical soups you can make. Best of all, it’s so simple, you barely need a recipe. FOR THE SOUP: 1 Pound of RussetContinue reading “Potato Soup”
Shephard’s Pie
Tracing its roots back to Ireland, Shepard’s Pie is a humble dish of meat and vegetables, topped with mashed potatoes. When making something simple as this you can run the risk of being boring and forgettable if not properly executed, and not properly seasoned. Follow our steps below to Get Cheffy and dress up standardContinue reading “Shephard’s Pie”
Chili Con Carne
Chili is warm, comforting, and a perfect dish to serve when cold weather is here. However for being such a humble dish of vegetables, meat, and spices, chili has a surprising groups of followers, and aficionados, who take it seriously. Purists hotly debate whether or not the dish should contain beans (our Get Cheffy ChiliContinue reading “Chili Con Carne”
Osso Buco
The Italian cousin to beef bourguignon, Osso Buco is a staple of Northern Italy. Traditionally made with slow braised veal shanks (veal leg), our Get Cheffy version swaps out the veal for more readily available beef shoulder/chuck. Think of Osso Buco as a fancy way of saying “beef pot roast”, with some unique flavors (lemon,Continue reading “Osso Buco”
Thai Slaw with Peanut Dressing
One of our favorite salads/slaws made from pantry staple ingredients. Thinly shaved vegetables are tossed in a peanut/satay dressing that combines the spice of ginger, and the richness, and naturally high fat content, of peanuts. Rich, complex, and satisfying, this is an excellent salad for those who “don’t like salad“, and pairs beautifully with barbecuedContinue reading “Thai Slaw with Peanut Dressing”
Breakfast Pizza
A large, one-tray dish, like this pizza, is an excellent way to feed a crowd who’ve gathered for a breakfast or brunch. We replace pizza’s traditional pepperoni, marinara, and mozzarella, with eggs, scallions, bacon, and a cream based sauce that would please anyone. Enjoy with a Bloody Mary or Mimosa. FOR THE DOUGH: 3 cupsContinue reading “Breakfast Pizza”
Hummus (with variations)
Hummus has seen an enormous increase in popularity over the past 10 years. This popularity has given rise to inventive new flavor combinations but, in its purest form, hummus is a combination of Chickpeas/Garbanzo beans, Tahini (ground Sesame Seed paste), Lemon Juice, Garlic, and Olive Oil. Our Get Cheffy Hummus recipe below provides step byContinue reading “Hummus (with variations)”
DIY Pumpkin Liqueur
The warmer, cozier, red-headed cousin to the White Claws you enjoyed this summer. Pumpkin Liqueur, or Pumkincello, can easily be made at home with a few simple ingredients. Your friends will roll their eyes when you bring a bottle of your homemade, Pumpkincello to the next bonfire, but their opinions will change when they tasteContinue reading “DIY Pumpkin Liqueur”
Shrimp, Chicken, & Sausage, Gumbo
Throughout the history of the United States, the ports of New Orleans were second only to New York’s Ellis Island in volume, and variety, of immigrants who were coming to the new world. Due to this unique blend, New Orleans food, much like its culture, stands apart, as it combines French, Spanish, Caribbean, and AfricanContinue reading “Shrimp, Chicken, & Sausage, Gumbo”
Summer Vegetable Gratin
Gratin (gra-TAN) is a fancy word for any dish cooked in a shallow pan. Usually topped with breadcrumbs, cheese, and butter, the potato gratin is a common variation that you’re probably most familiar with (and, to be fair, that box-top recipe for “potatoes au gratin” is actually pretty good). With high summer winding down, Eggplant,Continue reading “Summer Vegetable Gratin”
DIY Pickles (with Bread & Butter and Sour Dill variations)
Claussen is the pickle brand we reach for in our supermarket. Crisp and refreshing, with a “snap” in their texture, the brand routinely wins “best in show” in pickle taste testings (yes,…that is a thing). What’s the difference between Claussen and other brands? A Claussen pickle is never heated; never heated in the brine, neverContinue reading “DIY Pickles (with Bread & Butter and Sour Dill variations)”
Sausage & Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
Rich and delicious, with a complex flavor profile, serve these little beauties to your friends the next time they come over, or make a tray for yourself and eat appetizers for dinner. 1 pound pork sausage Any type of sausage can be used here from breakfast sausage to Bratwurst to Italian Sausage (ensure you removeContinue reading “Sausage & Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms”
Pulled Pork (with variations)
Convenience cuts (chicken breast, pork chops, steaks, etc.) are quick cooking, lean, and generally come with a higher price tag for their “out-of-the-package” handiness that allows them to go from pan to plate in minutes. However, on the other end of the spectrum, the most economical cuts of beef, pork, and chicken require longer cookingContinue reading “Pulled Pork (with variations)”
Grilled Fajitas with Cilantro Crema
Tex-Mex cuisine is not classified as authentic Mexican. That doesn’t make it any less delicious. The term “fajita” has been around since the 1930’s, but the concept of grilled, and sizzling meat/vegetables wasn’t popularized until the 1990’s in Texas. Our fajitas use a humble spice mixture, and a few simple techniques on the grill toContinue reading “Grilled Fajitas with Cilantro Crema”
5 Ingredient Macaroni & Cheese
Ready in under 20 minutes, this is an all American classic. The techniques described below quickly create a creamy, cheesy, sauce with just a handful of ingredients (no milk, or cream needed here). The technique used to create our Get Cheffy Macaroni & Cheese can be applied to any pasta dish (alfredo, carbonaro, etc.) thatContinue reading “5 Ingredient Macaroni & Cheese”
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