Pan-seared Pork Chops with Garlic & Greens

SOURCE: Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Garlic and Greens Recipe (simplyrecipes.com) SERVINGS: 4 PREP TIME: 5 mins COOK TIME: 20 mins INGREDIENTS: For the brine: 5 cups water 4 tbsp sugar 3 tbsp salt 3 bay leaves, broken into pieces 1/2 tsp coriander seed, lightly crushed 1 sprig thyme 4 wide strips lemon peel For the…

Loaded Sheet Pan Quesadilla

SOURCE: Loaded Sheet Pan Quesadillas Recipe (simplyrecipes.com) SERVINGS: 8 PREP TIME: 20 mins COOK TIME: 40 mins INGREDIENTS: 2 tbsp olive oil 1 pound ground beef 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 red pepper, chopped 1 (15oz) can black beans, drained & rinsed 1 (5oz) can mild green chiles 3 tbsp taco seasoning 1/2 tsp salt,…

Pumpkin Cookies

SOURCE: Old-Fashioned Pumpkin Cookies (simplyrecipes.com) SERVINGS: 48 Cookies PREP TIME: 15 mins COOK TIME: 15 mins INGREDIENTS: 1 cup butter, room temperature 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup pumpkin purée 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/3 cups old-fashioned oats 1 teaspoon baking soda…

Hearty Pumpkin Chili

SOURCE: Hearty Pumpkin Chili Recipe (simplyrecipes.com) SERVINGS: 4-6 PREP TIME: 30 mins COOK TIME: 30 mins INGREDIENTS: Small 1-pound pie pumpkin, or other hard winter squash 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large onion, diced 2 jalapeños, diced & seeds removed 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon cumin 1 teaspoon ground black…

Twice Baked Potato Casserole

SOURCE: Twice Baked Potato Casserole Recipe (simplyrecipes.com) SERVINGS: 8 PREP TIME: 20 mins COOK TIME: 100 mins INGREDIENTS: 3 pounds russet potatoes 12 ounces sliced bacon (about 12 slices) 1 cup sour cream 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup whole milk 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted, plus more for greasing 2 1/2 cups grated…

Skillet Chicken Thighs w/Potatoes, Carrots, & Greens

SOURCE: Skillet Chicken with Potatoes, Carrots & Greens Recipe (simplyrecipes.com) SERVINGS: 4-6 PREP TIME: 15 mins COOK TIME: 45 mins INGREDIENTS: 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on, chicken thighs Salt & pepper to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, 1-inch chunks 4-5 medium Carrots 3 whole, unpeeled cloves garlic, smashed flat 1 bunch…

Sweet Corn & Goat Cheese Quesadillas

SOURCE: Sweet Corn and Goat Cheese Quesadillas Recipe (simplyrecipes.com) SERVINGS: 4-8 PREP TIME: 10 mins COOK TIME:15 mins INGREDIENTS: 3 cups fresh corn kernels 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups zucchini, diced no more than 1/2-inch thick 3 scallions, chopped, green…