Braised cabbage

1 pack (3.25oz) of Trader Joe's fully cooked bacon, chopped
1 large head of green cabbage (about 3 lbs), outer layer discarded, washed and chopped into large bite-sized pieces
1 large red pepper, diced
1 large green pepper, diced

1 large yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1.5 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes


In a large pot over medium heat, brown the bacon. Add the cabbage, bell peppers, onion, and garlic (it may not fit at first, but it will cook down). Cook for about 10 mins.

Sprinkle in the onion and garlic powders, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook everything for another 5 mins or so.

Collards with bacon

1 pack (3.25oz) of Trader Joe's fully cooked bacon, chopped
1 onion, diced
1 tsp garlic, minced
2 cups chicken bone broth
3 bunches of collards, washed, destemmed, and chopped
1/2 tsp salt or seasoning salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon white vinegar

In a stockpot over medium heat, brown the bacon. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened. Add garlic and then collards. Pour in the chicken broth and simmer for 10-20 mins. Add salt, red and black pepper, and vinegar near the end of cooking.

Small batch blueberry jam

2 cups frozen wild blueberries
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice


Simmer all ingredients on medium-low in an uncovered saucepan for about 20-25 mins until thickened to your liking. Smash blueberries with a potato masher partway through cooking. Fits perfectly in a half-pint jar.

Lamb meatballs

2 lbs ground lamb

2 yellow onions, very finely chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced

zest of 2 lemons

1 cup fresh parsley, chopped

4 tsp cumin

2 tsp dried oregano

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

3/4 tsp black pepper

2 tsp salt

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line three baking sheets with foil.

2. Add the lamb, onion, garlic, lemon zest, parsley, cumin, oregano, cayenne, and salt and pepper to a bowl and mix. Roll the meat into 2 tablespoon-sized balls (will make 10-12 meatballs), placing them on three prepared baking sheets. Transfer to the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the meatballs are crisp or cooked through on the inside.

Sourdough waffles

2 cup (454g) sourdough starter, unfed/discard
4 cups (908g) buttermilk
4 cups (480g) all purpose flour (or a mix of whole wheat and all-purpose)
4 tablespoons (56g) granulated sugar


4 large eggs
1/2 cup (100g) avocado oil or 7 tablespoons (114g) butter, melted
2 teaspoons baking soda
1.5 teaspoon table salt

In a large bowl, stir together the unfed starter, buttermilk, flour, and sugar.

Cover and let rest at cool room temperature (about 65°F to 70°F) for about 12 hours, or overnight.

To make the batter: In a small bowl or mixing cup, beat together the eggs and oil or butter. Add the egg mixture to the overnight sponge, stirring just to combine.

Add the baking soda and salt, stirring to combine. The batter will expand and may bubble a bit.

To cook the sourdough waffles: Pour the batter onto a preheated, greased waffle iron, and cook for about 2-2.5 mins (until steam diminishes). Repeat with the remaining batter.

Spinach, potato, bacon, and caramelized onion frittata

butter or oil
1 large (or 2 small) onion, thinly sliced
2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
6 strips of bacon, cooked until crispy and chopped into bite-size pieces
5 oz spinach or other greens
12 eggs
1 cup shredded gruyere
1 tsp herbes de Provence
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper


1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Place potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast the potatoes in oil until light golden brown.

2. Lower the oven to 375°F. Heat additional oil in a large pan and carmelize the onions. Add the spinach and saute. Turn off heat, add the potatoes and becon.

3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and add the gruyere, herbes de Provence, salt, and pepper.

4. Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray and add onion/potato/greens mixture. Pour on eggs and cook for 20-30 mins until light golden brown.

Chocolate chip oatmeal peanut butter cookies

½ cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup (125g) creamy peanut butter
6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ tsp baking soda
2 cups oats
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup candy-coated chocolate candies (or chopped candy bars, mini peanut butter cups, or additional chocolate chips)

Position two racks as close to the center of the oven as possible and preheat to 350ºF. Line two large, rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, peanut butter, and melted butter and whisk until well combined, about 30 seconds.

Add the egg, vanilla, and salt and whisk until smooth, thick, and glossy, about 30 seconds.

Whisk in the cornstarch and baking soda. Fold in the oats, chocolate chips, and chocolate candies with a spatula and stir until well mixed. The dough will seem a little dry and crumbly, but don’t worry.

Use a 1½ tablespoon cookie scoop or a heaping tablespoon to portion the dough into 24 cookies, 12 on each prepared baking sheet. Press the dough tightly in the scoop or use your hands to press each ball together tightly.

Bake the cookies until set and light golden, 14 minutes, switching racks halfway through baking.

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets. (They will firm up as they cool.) Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.