Irish Stew 3 lb lamb shoulder (cut into 1 1/2" pieces)4 tbsp flour3 tbsp vegetable oil2 tsp salt2 tsp pepper3 garlic cloves (minced)2 medium Fresh from the Start yellow onions (medium diced)1 tbsp tomato paste22 oz Guinness beer5 cups beef broth2 bay leaves1/2 tsp rosemary (chopped)1/2 tsp thyme (chopped)6 medium sized carrots (peeled & cut [...]

Hot Cauliflower Bites 1 head fresh cauliflower1 1/2 quart Corn Oil1 cup Red Hot1/2 stick Unsalted Butterdash Worcestershire sauce1/2 cup corn starch1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour1 cup seltzerSalt and Pepper to taste Cut cauliflower into floretsMake the batter by whisking together corn starch, flour and seltzer with salt and pepperIn 5-6 quart heavy bottom saucepan, heat [...]

Bourbon Sweet Potatoes 1 lb Fresh from the Start™ Sweet Potatoes1/2 stick Butter2 Tbsp. Light Brown Sugar1/4 Cup Bourbon Peel and chop the potatoesBring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until soft (20-30 minutes)Strain the potatoesMash or use mixer to blend potatoesIn a separate pan, cook bourbon, butter [...]

Butternut Squash Soup 2 Tbsp butter1 small onion1 medium carrot (peeled and cubed)2 medium parsnips (peeled and cubed)2 Tbsp fresh ginger (chopped)1 medium butternut squash (peeled, seeded and cubed)1 container chicken stock Melt butter in large potAdd onion, carrot, parsnips and squashCook for 5-10 minutes until lightly brownedAdd ginger and sauté for 2 minutesPour chicken [...]

Pureed Cauliflower Soup 4 medium sized Carrots (diced)4 stalks Celery (diced)1 yellow Onion (chopped)2 heads Cauliflower2 TBSP Olive Oil4 cups Chicken Stock1 cup Heavy Cream Heat olive oil in medium size pot Place onions, carrots and celery and sauté until softAdd cauliflower florets and sauté until softAdd 4 cups chicken stockCook on medium heat for [...]

Yellow Potato Leek Soup 1 1/2 lbs Yellow Potatoes1 cup Sliced Leeks4 slices Cooked Bacon (diced or crumbled)3-4 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth1 Garlic Clove2 tablespoons Olive OilSalt and Pepper to taste2 teaspoons Fresh Rosemary (chopped) Peel potatoes and diceIn a medium to large saucepan, cook leeks and bacon until leeks are transparent and bacon [...]

Borsht 4 medium Red Beets (peeled and diced)1 medium Yellow Onion (peeled and chopped)3 medium Carrots (diced)1/2 small head Cabbage (shredded)6 oz Tomato Paste2 tablespoons White Sugar1 clove garlicSalt and Pepper (to taste)1 cup Sour Cream1 tablespoon Fresh Dill (chopped) Fill large saucepan with 2 quarts of water or chicken stockAdd beets, carrots and onions [...]

Broccoli Bites 5 cups Broccoli1 med Shallot1 Garlic Clove1 1/2 cups Panko4 Eggs1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese2 Tbsp Scallions1 Cup Cheddar, Pepper Jack, White Sharp Cheese (Mixed)Salt and Pepper to taste Cut broccoli florets and blanch in boiling water for one minuteTransfer to food processor or chop by handChop shallot, scallions and garlic into small diceWhisk [...]

Broccoli Quiche 1 cup Broccoli3/4 cup Milk4 Eggs1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese1/4 tsp. Garlic PowderSalt and Pepper to taste Preheat oven to 375Add broccoli to salted boiling water for 1 minute and let cool down in a ice bathChop the broccoli into small piecesWhisk together eggs, milk, cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper Add broccoli and [...]

Fresh Summer Watermelon Salad 1/4 Fresh Watermelon (diced)2 bags Arugula1/3 cup Feta Cheese (crumbled)Dressing3 Tbsp. Olive Oil1 Tbsp. Red Wine VinegarGround Fresh Pepper to taste Mix dressing ingredients together, set aside.Dice watermelon and mix with arugula and feta cheese.Add dressing to salad.Serve immediately.