Fresh Lettuce with Cilantro and Walnuts

Combining cilantro, lettuce and walnuts makes for a delicious combination! The Ingredients You Need: 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tbsp lemon juice: fresh squeezed is best Salt & Fresh ground black pepper 10 medium size radishes: thinly sliced 5 scallions: sliced thinly 1 head lettuce: Use small leaves and tear the larger leaves 2 tbsp cilantro leaves: chopped 3 tbsp … Continue reading Fresh Lettuce with Cilantro and Walnuts

Collard Greens and Kale Pesto

We normally don’t recommend blanching tender herbs like basil, but when you blanch it with collards and kale, it can make for a delicious dish. The Ingredients 1 bunch collard greens with stems removed 1 bunch Tuscan kale with stems removed Kosher salt 3 chopped garlic cloves ½ cup grated Parmesan 1 c olive oil ½ c roasted peanuts, unsalted 1 tbsp lemon zest, finely grated 1 tbsp lemon juice Ground black pepper   The … Continue reading Collard Greens and Kale Pesto

Pork with Squash and Apples

There is nothing that says summer than a meal with squash! And this recipe is so easy, you’ll want to fix again and again.   The Ingredients 1 tsp fresh nutmeg, grated One and half tsp minced garlic 2 tbsp fresh sage, chopped 2 One pound trimmed pork tenderloins Kosher salt and ground pepper 1 butternut squash, small, peel & cut 2 cooking size apples, … Continue reading Pork with Squash and Apples

Mediterranean Baked Penne

This recipe takes a classic American casserole and adds an Italian inspiration, creating a one-dish delight that provide bone health, healthy aging and is great for the diabetic. Not only is it delicious, but it is high in calcium, fiber but low in calories, making it hearth healthy too. The Ingredients 1/2 c dry breadcrumbs, finely chopped 1 TBSP extra-virgin olive oil 2 small chopped zucchini … Continue reading Mediterranean Baked Penne

Salad with Roasted Beets and Citrus Reduction Dressing

Fresh beets are one of the healthiest vegetables we can have in our diet. They provide a great color, and a rich flavor. But it can be intimidating to prepare them if you don’t have any direction to go toward. We have found a delicious salad recipe you can enjoy with the beets you receive in your Figbo box. The Ingredients 4 medium size beets Cooking spray Three-forth c fresh … Continue reading Salad with Roasted Beets and Citrus Reduction Dressing

Slow Cooker Pork Chops

The Ingredients: 3/4 c all-purpose flour, divided 1/2 tsp ground mustard 1/2 tsp blended garlic & pepper 1/4 tsp seasoned salt 4 pork loin chops, boneless 2 tbsp canola oil 1 can (14.5 oz) chicken broth Start Cooking: Pour ½ cup flour, mustard, garlic/pepper blend, seasoned salt into a large re-sealable plastic bag. Add one pork chop at a time then shake around to coat well. … Continue reading Slow Cooker Pork Chops

Good Eats Meatloaf

The Ingredients Needed: 6 oz croutons, garlic flavor 1/2 teaspoon each cayenne pepper & ground black pepper 1 teaspoon each chili powder & dried thyme Half medium size onion, chopped One carrot, peeled and broken Three cloves garlic, whole Half one red bell pepper 18 ounces each ground chuck & ground sirloin One and half tsp kosher salt 1 egg Glaze Ingredients: half cup catsup … Continue reading Good Eats Meatloaf