Sam Talbot

Sautéed Squash with Olive Oil, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, and Pecorino

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, smashed and finely chopped
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
2 large yellow squash, cut into 1/3 inch thick half moons
1/4 cup thinly sliced flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons finely grated pecorino cheese

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Directions

In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, shallot, and pumpkin seeds and cook until the pumpkin seeds are toasted and the garlic and onions are translucent, 2 t0 3 minutes. Add the squash and cook, stirring frequently, until the squash is golden brown and fork tender, 4 to 6 minutes.

Toss in the parsely and chives and season well with salt and pepper. Top each serving with a sprinkle of pecorino cheese.

Chicken Noodle Soup with Collards and Soul

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
6 celery ribs, diced
2 turnips, peeled and diced
2 carrots, diced
1 medium onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh ginger
2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 bay leaves
1 large bunch collard greens, stems and ribs removed, cut into 1/2 inch wide ribbons
2 1/2 quarts low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
4 dashes hot sauce
2 large boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 cup whole wheat pasta bow ties
1/2 cup loosely packed hand-town flat-leaf parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a large soup pot, heat the oil and butter over medium heat. Throw in the celery, turnips, carrots, onion, garlic, ginger, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, and cumin and cook, stirring constantly, until the onion is translucent and the vegetables have softened, about 3 minutes.

Add the bay leaves and collards and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the broth, vinegar, hot sauce and chicken. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook fro 50 minutes.

Add the pasta and cook until the pasta is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Turkey Paillards with Cranberry Piccata Sauce

Ingredients

Cranberry Piccata Sauce

1 medium fennel bulb (about 3/4 pound), stalks discarded, cored, and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
1/2 bunch celery, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup fresh cranberries
1/4 cup hand-torn flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon drained capers
1 to 2 tablespoons stevia extract
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground pink peppercorns
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Turkey Paillards:

1/2 cup whole milk
2 cage-free organic eggs
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup almond flour
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 thick slices (6 ounces each) fully cooked turkey breast
2 tablespoons canola oil

Directions

To make the sauce: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Spread the fennel on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, and bake until browned on the edges, about 6 minutes. Set aside to cool to room temperature.

In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions, celery, and fennel seeds and cook until the onions and celery are translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the white wine, cook for 2 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan to deglaze it. Add the toasted fennel, cranberries, parsley, capers, sweetener, pink pepper, and butter and cook for 2 to 3 minutes to heat through. Remove the pan from the heat.

To cook the paillards: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs to make egg wash. In another shallow bowl, combine the panko, flour, and Parmesan. Dip each piece of turkey in the egg wash, coating both sides, then dip into the breading mixture. Shake off any excess breading.

In a large skillet, heat the canola oil over medium-high heat. Add the turkey and paillard topped with 1/4 cup of the cranberry piccata sauce. You will have leftovers for another meal.

This recipe is featured in Sam’s book, “The Sweet Life: Diabetes Without Boundaries.” Photo Credit: Tara Donne

Vodka with Acai and Cinnamon

Featured on CBS This Morning!

Ingredients

1 1/2 ounces Vodka
3/4 ounces Veev
2 ounces Club soda
1/2 fresh lemon juice
1 stick Cinnamon Bark/Stick
1 lemon wedge for garnish

Directions

Pour over Ice and stir with Cinnamon Bark/Stick. Garnish with Lemon wedge. Enjoy!

Sam on CBS This Morning

In case you missed it, Sam was featured on CBS This Morning this past weekend talking about diabetes, his book, and a couple of his recipes!

The recipe for Sam’s Vodka with Acai and Cinnamon can be found here.

Sam in Rolling Stone Magazine

See below where Sam was recently featured in Rolling Stone Magazine with the Beastie Boys’ Mike D while helping out at Rockaway Beach!

Sam in People Magazine

See below where Sam was recently featured in People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive issue!

Q&A with Chop Chop Magazine

The Sweet Life

Sam recently did a Q&A with Chop Chop Magazine. Read all about it here!

Autumn Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Ingredients

Zest of 1 lemon
2 cups of pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1 cup of halved almonds
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 tablespoon of sea salt
1 tablespoon of apple butter

Directions

Pre-Heat oven to 325 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, toss the ingredients together. Spread the mixture on the baking sheet and bake until seeds are a golden brown and toasted (approximately 15-20 minutes). Transfer to a bowl after so everyone can enjoy! Happy Halloween!

Thank You For Your Help – Mezzetta Foods Contest

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