Jalapeno Monterey Jack Grits Print Author: Christopher Kosovich Ingredients 1 tbsp butter 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips (about 1½ cups) 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips (about 1½ cups) 1 tbsp minced seeded jalapeño chili 1 garlic clove, minced 3 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth 1 […]
Monthly Archives: January 2014
Tomatillo Chicken and Black Bean Tacos in Slow Cooker
Tomatillo Chicken and Black Bean Tacos in Slow Cooker Print Author: Christopher Kosovich Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, roughly chopped 6 oz store-bought tomatillo (green) salsa 5 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 1 tbsp brown sugar ½ tsp Mexican oregano 2 15-oz cans black beans, drained and rinsed ½ tsp […]
Baked Tortilla Chips
Dipping fresh, warm chips into salsa is easier that you might think. This is also a great way to make a small portion of chips so that a giant bag of chips from the store doesn’t go stale before using them. Baked Tortilla Chips Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 15 mins Total […]
Spinach Pesto Lasagna
Spinach Pesto Lasagna Print Author: Christopher Kosovich Ingredients 3 cups ricotta cheese 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1 large egg 2 10-oz packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry 1 7-oz package prepared pesto 4 cups bottled chunky pasta sauce 12 no-boil lasagna noodles from one 8-ounce package 2 cups grated Fontina cheese Instructions […]
Course Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes with Garlic and Olive Oil
A delicious side item with solid garlic flavor. Course Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes with Garlic and Olive Oil Print Author: Christopher Kosovich Ingredients 2 pounds medium-size unpeeled Yukon Gold potatoes, each cut into wedges 6 tbsp olive oil, divided 8 large garlic cloves, peeled, halved 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme Instructions Boil potato wedges […]
Fresh Fettuccine with Pulled Rotissiere Chicken, Pesto, and Roasted Peppers
This is a great dinner recipe inspired by Sara Moulton. I have added more garlic than the original recipe. Fresh Fettuccine with Pulled Rotissiere Chicken, Pesto, and Roasted Peppers Print Author: Christopher Kosovich Ingredients ⅔ cup basil pesto 9-oz package fresh fettuccine 1 tbsp olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups pulled cooked […]
Texas Chili Peanuts
This is a great snack on the backpacking hiking trails or at home. Requires a food dehydrator. Texas Chili Peanuts Print Author: Christopher Kosovich Ingredients 1 16-oz jar dry-roasted, unsalted peanuts ½ cup water ¼ cup Tabasco sauce 1-1/2 tbsp chili powder 1 tsp ground cumin ½ tsp red pepper ⅛ tsp ground oregano […]
Focusing on evolution rather than revolution in social media and law enforcement
There is a natural tendency to often view new technology as revolutionary, completely changing the game, and wiping away everything that came before it. While social media practices and technology seem to change at a rapid pace, at the core is community building and connection – things that have existed long before any social media […]
Penne with Vodka Sauce & Capicola
Penne with Vodka Sauce & Capicola Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 35 mins Author: Christopher Kosovich Serves: 6 Ingredients 12 ounces penne 1 2-ounce piece capicola or pancetta, finely diced 1 small onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped ½ cup vodka 1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes ¼ […]
Antipasto Sausage Skewers
This is a great appetizer option with an Mediterranean or Italian theme. This recipe was inspired by a Food Network recipe but I had to add some cheese to the mix. Antipasto Sausage Skewers Print Author: Christopher Kosovich Ingredients Cooking spray 12 oz fully cooked Italian-style poultry sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces ½ cup […]