Homemade Organic Chunky Garden Dip

This recipe is best with fresh organic ingredients, but dried herbs may be substituted.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• 1/4 cup organic sour cream
• 1/4 cup organic cream cheese
• 1-2 Tbsp. organic grass-fed whole milk
• 1 organic roma tomato, diced
• 1 organic green onion stalk, sliced
• 1 small organic carrot, chopped small
• 1 organic rib of celery, chopped small
• 1 stalk of fresh organic dill, chopped; OR 2 tsp. organic dried dill
• 1-2 stalks of fresh organic parsley, chopped; OR 2 tsp. organic dried parsley
• 1/2 tsp. Real Salt
• 1/8 tsp. organic freshly ground peppercorn blend
• 1/4 tsp. organic granulated garlic (fresh may be substituted if one really enjoys raw garlic)

Here’s How I do it:

1. In a small mixing bowl, mix the sour cream and cream cheese until smooth.  (A stand mixer would make this easier, but it’s not necessary.)
2. Stir the vegetables, herbs and seasonings to the cheese mixture by hand.
3. Enjoy!

Homemade Organic Marinara Sauce

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• 2 lbs. organic Roma tomatoes
• 2-3/4 cup diced organic yellow onion
• 12 organic garlic cloves, minced
• 4-1/2 Tbsp. organic basil leaves, finely chopped; *OR 1-1/2 tsp. organic dried basil
• 4-1/2 Tbsp. organic oregano leaves, finely chopped; *OR 1-1/2 tsp. organic dried oregano
• 1-1/2 tsp. organic fennel seed
• 2 Tbsp. Real Salt
• 1/4 tsp. organic freshly ground peppercorn blend
• 24 oz. jarred organic crushed tomatoes
• 3 cups Homemade Organic Chicken Stock, Homemade Organic Turkey Stock, Homemade Organic Pork Stock or Homemade Organic Beef Stock

Here’s How I do it:

1. Combine all ingredients in a large 8qt. stockpot.
2. Bring to boiling over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
3. Reduce heat; Simmer, covered, for 2 hours while stirring occasionally or until thickened and flavors blend.
4. Cool; Place into 3 qt. Mason jars with tight fitting lids, refrigerate then freeze (Make sure that you have enough headspace in your jars.)
5. 1 quart of sauce is enough for 1/2 lb. of cooked pasta.
6. Enjoy!

Homemade Organic Barbequed Pulled Turkey Soup

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• 4 cups leftover Homemade Organic Barbequed Pulled Turkey
• 3 cups Homemade Organic Vegetable Stock
• 3 cups Homemade Organic Turkey Stock
• 2-3 cups organic frozen corn kernels
• 1 organic bell pepper, diced
• 1 organic yellow onion, diced
• 3 organic Roma tomatoes, diced; OR 1 large organic tomato, diced
• 5-6 organic garlic cloves, peeled
• 3 organic celery ribs, sliced
• 1 Tbsp. Real Salt
• 2 Tbsp. Homemade Organic Kansas City Barbeque Rub
• 1 cup shredded organic swiss cheese
• sliced Homemade Organic Pickled Jalapenos, to garnish if desired
• organic celery leaves, to garnish

Here’s How I do it:

Slow Cooker:

1. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

Stovetop:

You’ll also need turkey schmaltz for this version; Also reduce the garlic to 3 cloves and mince.

1. In a large stockpot over medium high heat, warm 3-4 Tbsp. schmaltz until bubbly.
2. Saute the celery, onion and bell pepper for 5 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic to the onion and peppers and saute for an additional 3 minutes.
4. Pour the vegetable and turkey stocks into the stockpot and stir.
5. Add the corn, tomatoes, BBQ turkey mixture, salt and BBQ rub seasoning to the pot and mix well.
6. Bring the mixture to a boil, and reduce to a simmer; Simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
7. Sprinkle with shredded swiss cheese and top with celery leaves.
8. Enjoy!

 

Homemade Organic Italian Salad

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• 1 head organic Romaine lettuce, torn
• 1-1/2 cups shredded organic radicchio or shredded organic purple cabbage
• 2 organic Roma tomatoes, halved then sliced
• 1/2 small organic red onion, sliced into thin rings
• 1 cup sliced organic cremini mushrooms
• 1 medium organic carrot, shredded
• 1/4 cup sliced organic pepperoncini
• 1/2 cup organic black olives
• 1 Tbsp. fresh organic oregano OR *1 tsp. organic dried oregano
• 1/4 cup grated organic parmigiano reggiano cheese
• 1/2 cup (more or less to taste) Simple Homemade Organic Italian Dressing, Homemade Organic Fresh Italian Dressing or Homemade Organic Creamy Italian Dressing

Here’s How I do it:

1. Add all of the ingredients except for the dressing.
2. Toss to combine ensuring that it’s well mixed.
3. Place the salads in bowls and drizzle with dressing.
4. Enjoy!

Homemade Organic Chi-Chi’s Garden Fresh Salsa

I loved Chi Chi’s salsa.  Now I can make it anytime that I want, and you can, too.  I modified this recipe to make my own organic version of this salsa.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• 15 fresh organic Roma/Plum tomatoes, diced
• 1 bunch organic cilantro including stems, chopped fine with food processor
• 1 large organic yellow onion diced
• 2 fresh organic serrano peppers (If you substitute the pepper it won’t make the same salsa; I use 2 whole Homemade Organic Pickled Serranos and brine to taste, when I can’t find fresh organic serrano peppers)
• 3 organic cloves of garlic
• 1 bunch organic green onions chopped (green and white parts)
• 2 organic limes or about 1/4 cup organic lime juice
• 1 Tbsp. Real Salt
• 3 Tbsp. organic ground cumin
• 1 Tbsp. Homemade Organic Chili Powder
• 1 Tbsp. organic garlic powder or organic granulated garlic
• 1 tsp. organic pepper
• 1 tsp. organic cane sugar

Here’s How I do it:

1. Put about 1/3 of the diced tomatoes in a blender with the serrano peppers, garlic, lime juice and all of the spices.
2. Blend them until it is a pinkish orangish looking thick liquid.
3. Mix it back into the rest of the ingredients.
4. Refrigerate to marry the flavors.
5. Enjoy!