DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

4 large sweet potatoes , scrubbed well
extra-virgin olive oil , for drizzling (EVOO)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 lb chorizo sausage , usually one package, casing removed and sliced into half moons
1/2 cup chicken stock (eyeball it)
3 tablespoons butter , softened
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 garlic clove , grated
1 chipotle chile in adobo , finely chopped, plus
1 tablespoon adobo sauce
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/2 orange, juice of
1 tablespoon honey
1 pinch nutmeg
1 cup shredded smoked cheddar cheese
1-2 scallion , green and white parts thinly sliced

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Place the potatoes on a [...]

INGREDIENTS

6 cups water
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups grits (not instant)
1/2 cup butter
3 eggs , beaten
1 lb medium cheddar or sharp cheddar cheese , shredded and divided

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; add salt and grits.
Cook according to the package directions, for the minimum time recommended.
Remove from heat.
Stir in remaining ingredients except for 1/4 cup of cheese.
Pour into buttered 2 quart baking dish (I use a [...]

INGREDIENTS

12 large baking potatoes
1 cup butter , melted, divided
1 cup milk , warmed
8 slices bacon
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley , minced
1 teaspoon seasoning salt

DIRECTIONS

Bake potatoes at 375F for 1 hour or until tender.
Cook bacon and crumble; set aside.
When the potatoes are done, cut a thin slice off the top of each and discard; scoop out pulp, leaving shells intact.
In a bowl, mash potato pulp with 3/4 cup of butter.
Stir [...]

INGREDIENTS
MEAL 1 - Savory Beef Stew
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 lb lean stewing beef, cut into bite size pieces
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup red wine
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup sliced button mushrooms
2 medium yukon gold potatoes , peeled and cubed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves (Omit if you prefer, we liked it) (optional)
1 (10ounce)can condensed French onion soup
1 (10ounce)can condensed golden mushroom soup
1 (14 1/2ounce)can condensed beef broth
2 cups chicken broth (or use another can of beef broth)
MEAL 2 - Stroganoff Topped potatoes
1/2 cup low-fat sour [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 head garlic
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 large baking potatoes
1 cup sour cream
8 ounces fontina or muenster cheese , shredded
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
4 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled

DIRECTIONS

Cut a thin slice off of the garlic head and place on a sheet of tinfoil. Drizzle with oil and wrap foil loosely around the garlic.
Prick potatoes.
Bake both potatoes and garlic in a 400 degree oven for 1 hour.Remove from oven.
Cut potatoes in half crosswise. Scoop out [...]