Buffalo Chicken Penne – Leftover Edition

Serves 2 (assuming your man eats for 2) if not, a little bit of EXTRA left overs never hurt anyone! Ingredients 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast, equal to 1 lb. (THIS I had leftover) 14.5 oz. diced tomatoes, undrained, (1 can) 2 cups chicken broth 8oz penne 1/4 – 1/2 cup buffalo sauce – your preference of amount and heat! 4 oz. cream cheese, softened and cubed …

Gnarly Turkeyloaf

As I’ve grown up with meatloaf cooked on a pan such as this — I feel it necessary to share the updated ‘loaf’ I have come up with. Why turkey? Honestly, it looked more appealing than the burger choices at Aldi. Recipe was nice. Not as greasy and held together great. 9/10! PREP TIME: 10 …

Gnarly Chicken and Dumplings

A delicious hearty meal to satisfy your chilly evenings in. Think Chicken noodle soup but way less broth and a lot more gnarly. PREP TIME: 15 minutes | COOK TIME: 35 minutes | TOTAL TIME: 50 minutes INGREDIENTS 6 tablespoons butter 1 cup chopped yellow onion 1 cup matchstick carrots 1 cup diced celery (NOTE: …

Gnarly Sweet Potato Wraps

Do you classify egg roll wraps to be healthy? Probably not given the traditional take on what’s found inside. WHAT IF we were to switch up the inside for something much more healthy and tasty!  The best thing about this recipe, is that after fried — you can freeze them for later eating!   YIELD: …

Tom & Broc Salad

Two guys by the name of Tom and Broc got together to create a salad. Tom knew his medley of cherry tomatoes would be a great addition to any salad but what kind of salad? He pondered the thought all spring and into the summer and as he strolled the parks surrounded by trees, IT …

Gnarly Carrot Salad

Oooooh matchstick carrots, the ease you bring to our Gnarly lives. Do you drop them in soup? Do you munch on them as they are? OR do you make a gnarly a** salad with them!? We chose the latter — yum yum, chickety check it! Yield: 1-4 (Make a whole bag and keep in the …

Gnarly ‘Cranberry’ purple striped beans

This time last year, Zach and I were living in Manchester, NH and I was a regal vendor at the Downtown Manchester Farmers Market. Upon being a vendor and meeting other hard working farmers, bread makers, fisherman and more — many are so generous in sharing and spreading the love of their products. Case in …

Gnarly Broccoli Bites

Whether a side or an appetizer these little babies are the perfect match to any dinner! You can make 100 of these bites, freeze them and reheat them! They are packed with a nice veggie flavor and great for dipping in our veggie dip (with plain greek yogurt!) Yield: 4 • 2 cups of broccoli …

Gnarly Green Beans Fries

Vegetables as fries!? Ahhhh, YEAH! We substitute traditional flour for our Like Mayo blend — creating a MUCH more flavorful breading! To make things even better — we baked the green beans rather than frying them! Yield: 2-4 (Depending on side or appetizer) • 1/2 cup Gnarly Pepper Like Mayo Blend • 1/2 cup egg …

KETO BrEGG Breakfast Sammie

Keto or not, this breakfast sandwich is a wonderful healthier alternative to stay away from carbs…bread…muffins…etc! Yield: 1 • 2 (1/4 cups) of egg whites • Left over bacon (make some if you want!) • 1/8th of an avocado • Small amount of Sharp cheddar cheese • A spread of Gnarly Pepper Veggie Dip mixture …

Gnarly Broc-ON Salad

This is one of my favorite salads that my aunt brings to holidays. This style below is vegetarian but you can sure add BACON BITS and its amazing as well. Yield: 2 • 1 medium broccoli head plucked to small florets • 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt • 1/4 cup of Vanilla Almond Silk (or …

Gnarly Ranch Dressing

THEE HEALTHIEST DRESSING ON THE MARKET TO DATE! Ranch has shaped the lives of many from an early age into their adult life — You dunk your bar snacks in it, it makes chicken nuggets a staple meal for decades, it tastes great with those buffalo wings, and of course — it’s your go-to salad …

Gnarly Broccoli-ZA

Cauliflower has had its hay day in the ‘pizza crust’ world…but what about its flavorful cousin broccoli?  We experimented (without parchment paper — hope you have some!) and what we came up with was pretty damn delicious! BROC ON! Yield: 2 • 2 Tear packets of Gnarly Pepper Veggie Dip (1 whole packet + 2 …

Gnarly Zuoodle Soup!

SINGLE SIZE! Many times…back in the day… I had to cook for a single, solo, uno, MUAH! Many times it was difficult, more often than not it brought out some creativity. These days, Zach and I rarely eat separately…but sometimes I crave something brothy and he’s all like musclie and needs his MEAT and LARGE …

Gnarly Roasted Cauliflower

Roasted cauliflower can be tasty in many different flavors, styles and forms. Here at Gnarly Pepper, we just LOVE how the plain greek yogurt locks in a great flavor. Yield: 4 • 1 tsp of Gnarly Pepper Like Mayo • 2 tsp of Gnarly Pepper Veggie Dip • 1/2 cup of Plain Greek yogurt • …

NO MOO NOODLE TOFU

We are VEGAN FRIENDLY! Yield: 2 • 1 12.3oz (or close to) Firm Tofu (cut into 2) • 4 TBS of Soy Sauce • 2 Veggie Dip Blend Tear Packet • 2 packs of Ramen Noodles (toss seasonings) • 2 Cups Plain coconut yogurt (or two 5.3oz cups) • 3 Green onions (chopped) Heat a pan …

Heirloom Salad

Refreshing summer salad. A great side for any grilled/summer dish! Yield: 4 • 3 Medium/Large heirloom tomatoes • 1 Veggie Dip Tear Packet • Cheese Curds NOTE: Find items at the farmers market! Chop tomatoes, sprinkle with Veggie Dip seasoning and toss in cheese curds! WHOA! THAT’S IT!!? YES!

Eggcellent Veggie Wrap

Add a nice spread of Veggie Dip to your egg breakfast wrap, or maybe its super… Yield: Individual • 1 tear packet of Veggie Dip • 1 5.3oz cup of plain Greek yogurt • 1 spinach tortilla wrap • 1 egg • chopped red onion • real bacon bits • shredded cheddar cheese Stove top …

Gnarly Shrimp Smalls

Garden tomato season!!! If you can’t wait for them to ripen, eat the GREEN ones! These small bites, make for a great appetizer all summer long! Yield: 8 (depending meal or appetizer style) • 6 Medium sized Green Tomatoes (about 2 lbs) • 3/4 cup of plain Greek yogurt • 5 tsp of Gnarly Pepper …

Gnarly Macaroni Salad

Who wants seconds!!? This recipe saves you 1200 calories subbing out the traditional mayonnaise for plain Greek yogurt with Gnarly Pepper Like Mayo blend! Yield: 4-6 2 cups of dry elbow macaroni 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (any brand) 5 tsp. Gnarly Pepper Like Mayo blend 2 Tbsp. Red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard …

Badass Veggie Balsamic Salad

This salad is a loaded nutrient based salad with very few ingredients and #flavorful! Yield: 4 – 6 (Depending) • 1 bag of Baby Kale • 1 cup quinoa (cooked) • 1 can of chickpeas • 1 1/2 TBS of Balsamic Vinegar • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese (optional) • 1/2 cup of plain greek …

Gnarly Crusted Halibut

Cooked some Halibut for the Hell-of-it! Dieting?-NO. Change of pace?-YES. And my OH MY was it delicious! We purchased Orca Bay frozen halibut with only 3 filets for $16.99. Pretty high, but I tell ya what, when I opened the sealed package, NO FISHY SMELL! After cooked it was flaked to perfection, and the Gnarly …

Balsamic Granch Meatloaf

“And I will do an-y-thi-ng for love…” And I love a good MEATLOAF! This full of flavor recipe puts a spin on traditional meatloaf, by making smaller loafs, coated with our Granch aka Ranch — using our three blends: Onion Dip, Veggie Dip and Like Mayo — mimicking a Ranch flavor + Balsamic Vinegar. Yield: …

Gnarly Steph Curry ‘Wrap’

Need a flavor switch up from the traditional lunch? Have left over chicken? Whether or not its leftover chicken, this recipe will meet your tastebud needs! Savory, curry-packed, current splashed mouth, mix-up is a wonderful wrap. Did we mention it’s a SLAM DUNK!? Heyyyyy Steph Curry! Yield: 1 (double, triple etc for more!) • 4oz …

Gnarly Burg Enchiladas

The main source of enchiladas is the SAUCE and the CHEESE! Many times though, the inside is this bland, dried out hamburger that could use 1,000 splashes of hot sauce. FEAR NOT — with Gnarly Pepper Onion Dip you’re able to have a flavorful, creamy inside to go alongside your hamburger (could be chicken, pork …

Arugula Eggula

At the Z+S household • 9 out of 10 breakfast recipes incorporate Gnarly Pepper. Whether it’s the seasoning itself with the eggs or a dollop of the dip at the end, or a spread for a proper fresh everything bagel — It’s being USED! We have recently developed a love for ARUGULA!!! Therefore, we’re showing …

Zoodle Steak a la Toodle

Zucchini Noodles with Steak — a great way to start off the warmer weather! Yield: 2 • 1 tear packet of Gnarly Pepper Veggie Dip (or 1 TBS) • 2 Medium to small Zucchini’s (Veggetti style) • 2 cups of Tomatoes (Medley blend or mix of Cherry and Baby Yellow Tomatoes) • 12oz  Top Sirloin …

Gnarly Parm Roasted Carrots

A Pepper People person is in LOVE with our Veggie Dip Blend with Roasted carrots! Here we are taking that delicious approach and adding parmesan cheese! A nice, rich addition that embraces a whole new flavor of YUM.  Prep Time: 10 mins  |  Cook Time: 25 mins  |  Total Time: 35 mins Yield: 2 -4 servings  (double for …

Gnarly Granch Mashed Potatoes

Mashed Potatoes — a traditional go-to in many homes, but usually served plain or whipped in with heavy cream, cream cheese or sour cream. With our Granch Mashed Potatoes, one is able to enjoy the mashed potatoes guilt free with the Plain Greek Yogurt added instead.  And with our three flavors combined, mimicking a Ranch Flavor, this …

‘Granch’ Buffalo Chicken Dip

Big Batch — Mix a larger batch for a party, buffalo chicken wraps, snacking & more! Ingredients  • 3 -5oz Cans of Chicken (Shred with forks) • 3 – 5.3oz cups of Plain Greek Yogurt (or 16 oz – about half- of a 32oz container) • 2 TBS of Red Hot Sauce (add more or less, …

Healthy Veggie Pizza

Veggie Pizza is another great example of LOAD UP THE CREAM CHEESEEEEEE. We have revamped the recipe to plain greek yogurt — better than cream cheese, more flavorful andddd more guilt free! YEILD: 8-10 (party style • snacking size pieces) • 10oz Crescent Roll dough • 4 teaspoons of Gnarly Pepper Veggie Blend • 1 …

Gnarly Halloween Crescents

Happy Halloween! These crescents can be shaped into any holiday icon! They’re a great side to the soup, ham and turkey! Get creative and let your inner child be expressed!  Yield: 8 crescents 2 – 5.3oz Plain Greek Yogurts (any brand) 1 – Tube of Crescents 1 – Small can of Sliced Olives 1 – …

Date Night Flank

Date nights are so special and we love them to-no-end. When Sara, founder of Gnarly Pepper, cooks for her fiancé, she tries to get that ‘date night’ vibe every time. This is a perfect go-to to blow the socks off your loved one. The best part? It incorporates all 3 of our blends (with strawberry …

Strawberry Salad

This refreshing salad is fabulous! We recommend pairing it with a steak entree aka (Date Night Flank)! Yield: 2 (split with a big meal) OR 1 for meal • 2 large hand fulls of mixed spring salad • 5 strawberries sliced • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese • 4 tsps of Gnarly Pepper Like Mayo Or 1 Tear …

Chickpea Salad

This recipe if a very slick, easy, unique salad that should be added to your lunch mind-menu.  At Gnarly Pepper, we don’t mind the leafy stuff, but it sure is nice to switch things up! The Aroma and flavors that get locked into the chickpeas while cooking is amazing. The dollop of Veggie Dip (with …

Veg-Pep Pasta Salad

Yield: 6 or so (side dish style) • 1 box noodles – cooked as directed • 1/4-1/2 cup virgin olive oil • Chopped peppers of your choice • sliced black olives • feta cheese – crumbled • Gnarly Pepper Veggie Dip Blend (add 1 tsp. at a time to noodles, peppers, olives — total of about 6+ tsps. The choice …

Cucumber Salad

Whether sliced or chopped, this cucumber salad is SO refreshing and delicious! Have a garden full of them? Get to mixing this recipe! Share with neighbors, at potlucks and summer events! Yield: 4 or so (side dish style) • 2 Medium Cucumbers (sliced or diced) • 1/2 Medium Red Onion • 1/2 cup Plain Greek …