Breakfast Meatballs

2 lb ground chicken thighs (dark meat)*

1 tsp thyme

2 tsp sage (leaves) or 1 tsp rubbed sage

1 tsp marjoram (leaves) or 1/2 tsp ground marjoram

1 tsp all-spice

1 tsp garlic powder

2 tsp kosher salt

1 T maple syrup

1 T olive oil

1 32 oz carton of chicken broth 

*If you can't find this, combine 1 lb ground chicken (white meat) with 1 lb ground pork.  The ground white meat chicken alone is way too dry.

Pour broth into pot and heat to a boil.  Combine meat, spices, maple syrup, and olive oil.  Use disher (small ice cream scoop) to scoop meatballs into broth, once boiling.  Simmer for 10 minutes, or until done.

Pork Breakfast Sausage

Similar to Jimmy Dean sausage.

1 lb ground pork

1 tsp salt

1 tsp sage

1 tsp dry mustard

1 tsp brown sugar

Mix together.  Cook as patties on griddle.

Beef Enchilada Bowl

Sauce:
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp arrowroot
1 Tbsp almond meal
14 oz chicken broth
1-1/2 Tbsp chili powder
1 small chipotle chili (minced) + 1 Tbsp sauce from can

Make roux with oil, arrowroot, almond meal.  Whisk in broth.  Add chili powder, chipotle, and sauce.  Simmer until reduced and thickened.

Filling:
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground beef

Cook together until browned.

Garnish:
green onion
cilantro
avocado
poblano peppers
bell peppers
salsa
tomatoes
pico de gallo

Mom's Baked Potato Soup

4 large baking potatoes
2/3 cup butter
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups milk
3/4 tsp salt*
1/2 tsp pepper
4 green onions, sliced
12 slices bacon, crumbled
5 oz cheddar cheese, grated (1-1/4 cup)

Bake potatoes at 400 F for 1 hour, or until done.
Let potatoes cool, then peel; discard skins.
Melt butter in large pot over medium-low to medium heat.
Add flour in gradually (~2 Tbsp at a time), stirring with whisk each time until smooth.
Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Add milk in gradually (~1/2 cup at a time), stirring with whisk each time until smooth.
Cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbly.
Add potatoes, salt, pepper, and 1 cup cheese.
Cook until heated and cheese melted.
Serve with additional cheese, bacon, and green onions.

*This is my mom's original recipe.  I usually add in another 1/2 tsp salt.  Salt to your own taste.

Seasonal Eating

Okay, it's from the BBC, but I love this table because it does meat and fish as well as fruits and vegetables.

BBC Seasonality Table

Riddle Love's Seasonal Meal Plans

Quick Green Curry

1 lb cooked shrimp (or chicken)
1 bag stir fry vegetables
1 can coconut milk
2 tsp thai seasoning (kaffir lime + lemongrass + sweet basil)
2 tsp green curry paste (or more to taste)
coconut oil

Heat pan.  Heat coconut oil.  Saute bag of veggies and curry paste. Push to side and warm shrimp. Add coconut milk and seasoning; heat until warm.

Eat as is, or serve with rice.

Italian Omelette

Leftover Chicken Cacciatore
Mushrooms, sliced
Red Bell Peppers, sliced

Eggs
Butter
Olive oil