My Favorite Recipes

If you know me, you know I love to cook and try new recipes. I am not one to venture outside of my comfort zone with new foods, but I like to try new ingredients and flavors. My sister and I share the same passion for cooking and since I’m home, we have been spending quite a bit of time in the kitchen together. In my blog, I want to share some of my favorite go-to recipes!

My first recipe is one of my all-time favorites. It’s a chicken marinade that pairs well with any side dish.

Ingredients:

½ cup EVOO

½ cup balsamic vinegar (or any type of vinegar)

¼ cup soy sauce (I love to use Liquid Aminos which is a natural soy sauce)

¼ cup Worcestershire sauce

Juice of 1 lemon

¾ cup brown sugar

2 tsp dried rosemary

2 tbsp Dijon mustard

2 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

2 tsp garlic powder

I combine everything in a measuring cup, starting with the liquids, and whisk together. I've made it so often that I just kind of dump ingredients in until it looks right! In my opinion, I don’t think you can really mess this recipe up. You can marinate 6 chicken breasts for little as four hours and up to 24. It’s the best on the grill and basted with the remaining marinade, but the stovetop works just as well. I like to eat the chicken over rice, or just alone with a side of green beans and potatoes.

My second recipe is another staple in the Hartings’ house. The recipe is a delicious turkey burger that satisfies a burger craving, without the calorie guilt.

Ingredients:

1 lb ground turkey

1 cup diced red onion

1 cup shredded cheese

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp onion powder

½ tsp salt

½ tsp paprika

½ tsp garlic powder

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and form into medium sized patties. Cook turkey burger until the center is no longer pink. I love to top my burger with homemade guacamole and Dijon mustard in between a toasted bun. The best side dish for this burger are seasoned sweet potato fries!

Every good dinner comes to an end… with dessert! I am the type of person who needs something sweet before leaving the table. This recipe actually comes from a cooking class I attended a couple years ago.

Ingredients:

4 cups 1” angel food cake pieces

2½ cups berries (strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries)

4 tbsp sugar, divided

1 tsp lime zest

½ cup heavy cream

2 tbsp sour cream

Preheat oven to 375°. Spread angel food cake pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet and toast until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes. Stir together your choice of berries with 2 tablespoons sugar and lime zest in a small bowl. Beat the heavy cream, sour cream and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in a bowl until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes. Layer cake, berries and cream mixture in a tall, narrow glass or bowl and top with zest. It’s the perfect dessert for an outdoor dinner during the summertime!