GRIT KITCHEN

Grandma’s Best-Ever Chicken Noodle Soup   Serves 8-10 Ingredients: 2-3 cups shredded chicken, preferably mix of white and dark 1 large onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 10 cups chicken broth 4 celery ribs, chopped 4 medium carrots, chopped 2 bay leaves 1 t. finely chopped fresh thyme (or 1/4...Read More

Watermelon Cucumber Salad 4 Cups of cubed watermelon 1 cup sliced cucumbers 3 oz cubed feta cheese 1 T. chopped mint 1 T. chopped basil Juice of one lime Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste Combine watermelon, cucumber, feta, basil, and mint in a large bowl. Squeeze the lime...Read More

Serves 8 Prep/Cooking Time: 3 hours… and worth it!! 4-4 ½ lbs. boneless beef chuck, trimmed of excess fat, cut into 1-inch pieces 9 T olive oil (plus more for sauteing meat) 8 C beef stock 1 ½ t. Worcestershire sauce 1 t. soy sauce 1 t. kosher salt Freshly...Read More

WINTER WHITE DETOX SOUP Serves: 4 PREP: 5 MINUTES COOK: 22 MINUTES TOTAL: 27 MINUTES This is a great cold-weather soup, filled with anti-inflammatory ingredients. I wasn’t sure I would like it because of the veggies—and sometimes I add shredded chicken—but it’s become a regular in my house. And it’s...Read More

SHAVED BRUSSEL SPROUT SALAD w/Creamy Maple Dressing Serves 8   20-25 medium/large Brussel sprouts ½ C. pumpkin seeds (also known as pepitas) 1 ½ C toasted pecan halves 1 large crisp apple, sliced 1 ½ C. craisins or dried cherries 1 pomegranate, seeded 1. Slice Brussel sprouts thin or shave...Read More

BLISTERED SUGAR SNAP PEAS Serves 4   2 t. olive oil, divided 1 lb. sugar snap peas, strings removed, divided 1 t. grated lime zest plus 1 T. juice ¼ t. Aleppo pepper (crushed red pepper is ok to substitute) Flaky sea salt 1. Heat large cast iron skillet on...Read More

GLAZED CARROTS (Serves 4) 2 lbs Carrots 4 T. butter ¼ C. brown sugar, packed ½ t. salt ½ t. ground pepper 1. Peel carrots (or, if they’re not too funky just wash carrots) Cut carrots in half lengthwise so all are about the same size. If the carrots are...Read More

(Serves 8) 1 T olive oil 1 pound Italian sausage, removed from casings 1 C. onion, diced 1 C. celery, diced 1 C. carrot, diced 6 fresh plum tomatoes, diced 3 zucchini, cut into bite-sized pieces 2 T. fresh garlic, minced 1/4 C. tomato paste pinch or two of red...Read More

(Serves 6) Salad: 1 package spinach (1-2 C per person) red onion, sliced thin 6-12 slices crispy bacon, crumbled 6 hard-boiled eggs, sliced ~Combine all ingredients in a salad bowl or individual bowls   Dressing: 2/3 C. organic canola oil (or oil of choice but I found olive oil too...Read More

  Grapes/Cheese (if you have time, make it into a kabob. Kids love kabobs!) Trail Mix – Make a batch of your own. Keep some in your car, at work, or anywhere to keep you from buying processed snacks. Nuts of choice raisins/craisins dried fruit/mulberries cacao nibs/choc chips seeds –...Read More

I was never a big fan of broccoli – until this recipe! I also love to eat this raw as a salad. 3-4 crowns broccoli 3-4 cloves garlic, sliced 1 t. sea salt 2 T. olive oil 1/2 lemon   Directions: Heat oven to 425. Trim broccoli into bite-size pieces,...Read More

1 lb  grass-fed beef 2 organic celery stalks 2 organic carrots 1 medium organic yellow onion 1 can organic Great Northern beans (undrained) 1 can organic kidney beans 2 cans (14 oz) organic stewed tomatoes, diced 3 cans clear organic beef broth 14 oz organic spaghetti sauce Seasonings to your preference…. Italian seasoning, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt &...Read More

1 lb butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cubed 4 T. olive oil, divided 1 C raw quinoa 2 C chicken broth (can use water) 2 T. lemon juice 1/2 t. salt 1/8 t. pepper 4 green onions, thinly sliced 1 1/2 C. blueberries 3 C mixed greens toasted walnuts Directions Preheat...Read More

1 cup uncooked quinoa, follow directions on package 12 oz Kielbasa or sausage of choice, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces 1 yellow onion, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage 1 cup organic apple or pear hard cider 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 2 cups chopped kale...Read More

          4-5 C greens 1 1/2 C sugar snap pea 2/3 C fresh blueberries 1/3 C dried cranberries 1/2 C toasted walnuts 1/2 C crumbled goat cheese   Maple Mustard Vinaigrette: 3 T balsamic vinegar 1 T real maple syrup 1 t. dijon mustard 1/2 C...Read More

Serves 4 16 oz fresh green beans, washed/pat dry 2 T olive oil 1 t. kosher salt 1/2 t. freshly ground pepper 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/4 C parmesan cheese   Preheat oven to 425. Add all ingredients (except cheese) in a bowl and toss evenly to coat. Arrange...Read More