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 …
Mummy Calzone
My mummy probably wouldn’t give me an A+ on my work here. But, my mummy sure would have liked this calzone! At Gnarly Pepper, we took a recipe found online and spruced it up with our Onion Dip Blend paired with Plain Greek yogurt! CHANGES: 1. More olives (like, as many as you want — …
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 Jam Pork Sliders
Gnarly Pepper teamed up with long-time Sioux City Company, Palmer’s Candy to create a tailgating recipe for this fall season! Palmer’s Candy has extended its Candy shoppe by caring unique specialty foods, including our very own; Gnarly Pepper Onion Dip and Veggie Dip! We are featured on page 53 of the Fall Being Better in …
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 Spicy Tuna
NO MAYONNAISE Tuna Salad! A revamped recipe, kicking up tuna salad, fiesta style! Yield: 4 (street taco style) • 2 cans of Tuna (5oz) • 1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt • 2 tsp Gnarly Pepper Like Mayo • 1 jalapeno • 1 lime • 1/2 cup cilantro (loosely packed) • 1/4 cup red onion • …
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 Grilled Potatoes!
Same ‘ol – Same ‘ol on the grill potatoes this, potatoes that. Get Gnarly with our Gnarly Pepper Onion Dip blend! The dehydrated onions puff up, the flavor blends throughout the potatoes and the plain greek yogurt keeps the potatoes nice and fresh! Yield: 2-4 • 8-9 Small/Medium sized Gold Yukon Potatoes • 1 Tear …
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 …
Emily’s Gnarly Taco Bake
One of the Gnarliest ladies I know — Emily, created an amazing fiesta flared dish topping it off with our Onion Dip! FROM EMILY: I felt like a real Gnarly chef today ??? Here’s a healthy/delicious taco bake recipe I wanted to share/created! Best of all, it’s Grady approved ?? 1 lb of ground turkey …
Gnarly Non-Flat Iron Steak!
Nothing flat about these flat iron steaks! A nice mix of balsamic and Gnarly Pepper Onion Dip! Yield: 2 • 2 – 6oz flat iron steaks • 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar • 1 Gnarly Pepper Onion Dip tear packet • 2 TBS of olive oil Marinade steaks with 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar + …
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 Poblano, Pork
So you’ve set a pork shoulder out again, let it thaw and think, Damn — Guess we’ll just eat this pork on a bun….AGAIN! Fear not, there are other ways to enjoy that stress free slow cooker pork! We say, its ‘NO Poblano!’ Check it out! Yield: 6 • 6 tsps of Gnarly Pepper Onion …
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 …
Egg Wake n’ Bake
Easy-peasy onion dip egg bake! Scramble and Bake — thats it!? YEP! Yield: 4 • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese • 6 eggs (whisked) • 1 small/medium red onion (diced) • 1/2 red pepper (diced) • 1/2 orange pepper (diced) • 3 TBS of Milk • 2 slices of bread (cubed) • 2 TBS of …
Gnarly Guacamole
From finding the perfect avocados, to peeling to mashing — to make bulk guacamole can be expensive and hard! Not only is adding in Gnarly Pepper Onion Dip blend delicious, the plain Greek yogurt it helps spread the Guacamole into MORE! Yield: 8 (appetizer style) • 3 avocados (peeled and mashed) • 1 tsp of …
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 …
Breakfast Sammie
Craving breakfast for supper? In the savory realm, this sammie is a great recipe to meet your desired flavor! Crunchy, salty, gooey, and yum-yum! Yield: 1 (times x amount for how ever many people!) 1 tsp of Gnarly Pepper Like Mayo 1/4 cup of Plain Greek Yogurt 2 slices of bacon 1 slice Munster Cheese …
Summer Bites with Onion Dip
Summer time! What better way to spread onion cheer, with a beer… than SUMMER BITES! A variety of options, stacks galore, enjoyment out of this world! Yield: 6-10 appetizer style 6 small cucumbers – sliced semi thick Bundle of Cherry Tomatoes (14-20) 3/4 cup of Plain Greek yogurt (OR 1 5.3oz cup) 3 tsp of …
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 Onion Steak Butter
Gnarly Pepper Onion Dip not ONLY for Plain greek yogurt! BUTTTTTTer try this on your steaks the next time you grill! Yield: Depending – • 1/2 tsp of Gnarly Pepper Onion Dip per • every 1 TBS of Salted Butter Soften Butter Mix in Gnarly Pepper Set in freezer to harden When you’re about to …
Gnarly Bratwurst Wrap
Brat in a wrap!? Inventive or not, it was a delicious switch up from the traditional ‘bun’ norm. With the sour of the sauerkraut and the bitterness of the mustard, the pepperiness of the brat, we added Gnarly Pepper Like Mayo to tone it all down for a wonderful balance of flavors. Wonder if we’ll …
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 …
Melty Horseradish Steak Sliders
I grew up with leftovers. I rarely complained, but in my mid-late 20s I decided if leftovers are a continued thing, the ‘second’ time around, they need a little extra love/ pick-me-up. This recipe had left over steak. Reheating steak can easily become dried out. A simple fix to the too-good-to-toss leftover steak: GNARLY SLIDERS! …
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 Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
On the menu tonight: The best chicken you’ve ever had! In my 20s I was never a big fan of chicken. Not sure if I was cursed from the raw chicken sandwich I had from a local chicken joint, or if it was because I had it dried out on the grill too many times. …
Gnarly Spring Peas with Bacon + Mint
This nice refreshing salad is a brunch go-to for those that want something ‘a little bit different’. We are fans of tradition, but once in a while you have to throw a salad in the mix to make others at the table oooh and ahhhh over its unique and fun ‘change up’ from what they are …
Gnarly Savory Gravy
We don’t know about you, but any family holiday Gnarly Pepper has been to has had GRAVY! This delicious gravy is a temptation tester for dousing your plate with it. We suggest to do that… but it is great for ham, potatoes and a nice homemade bread. Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | …
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 …
Gnarly Deviled Eggs
Who can pass up a Deviled Egg on Easter? Not only are our Deviled Eggs healthier, they are unique with the Onion Dip Blend added. A bold flavor for an amazing crowd favorite. Yield: 12 deviled egg halves Ingredients 6 hard boiled eggs 1/4 cup Plain Greek Yogurt (any brand) 1 tsp Gnarly Pepper …
‘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 …
Healthy Tuna Sandwich
Free the Guilt with this Healthy Tuna Sandwich — NO MAYO just our Alternative spread, Like Mayo! Simply mix with any brand of Plain Greek Yogurt! Yield: 1 • 1 pouch tuna • 1/4 cup of plain greek yogurt • 1 tsp Gnarly Pepper ‘LIKE MAYO’ blend (add more if desired) • toasted bread • …
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 – …
Gnarly Zucchini Fries
As featured in the Being Better Magazine! Yield: 4 • Appetizer Style • 2 medium zucchinis – quartered lengthwise • 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan • 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs • 3 tsp Gnarly Pepper Onion Dip Blend • 1/2 T fresh ground pepper • 1/2 cup plain Greek Yogurt • 2 T …
Guilt Free Potato Salad
The traditional Potato Salad recipes call for MOUNDS of Mayonnaise! STOP! FREE THE GUILT by using plain Greek yogurt with our Like Mayo blend! Once all the ingredients start rolling together, you wouldn’t know the difference! Yield: 6-8 • picnic style • 3 lbs Red Potatoes – halved • 8 eggs (hard boiled) • 8-9 …
Summer Chicken Salad
Free the Guilt eating this Chicken Salad! NO MAYO USED!!! Just simply use plain Greek yogurt with our Like Mayo blend! Saves you 600+ calories per half cup! Yield: 1 good sized sandwich — could share with a friend… • 1/2 cup Plain Greek yogurt • 2 tsp of Gnarly Pepper Like Mayo Blend • …
Gnarly Charlie BLT Dip
“This is really great – you have a great company here.” – Charlie Stone Yield: 4-6 • Appetizer style • 1 cup – Plain Greek Yogurt (your choice of brand) • 4tsps – Gnarly Pepper Like Mayo or (1 Tear Packet of Like Mayo) • 1/2 cup – Real Bacon Bits (add more or less if …
Burnt Cheddar Burg Rolls
Certainly not our healthiest dish, but DAMN who doesn’t like burnt cheddar!!? Yield: 6 to 8 Seeing Like Mayo in a new way! • 1/3 of a 2lb block of Sharp Cheddar Cheese – largely grated • 1 pound of hamburger – browned • large Tortillas (# depends on spreading / The video above used 8) • packet …
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 …
Spicy Tuna Salad
This spicy Tuna Salad has just the right amount of a kick — place it on a tortilla or crisps for a nice, different lunch! Yield: 2 • 2 (5oz) canned tuna • 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt • 2 tsps. Gnarly Pepper Like Mayo • 1/4 red onion – diced • 1 lime – squeezed • 1 jalapeño – …
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 …
Gnarly Spinach Artichoke
Serve this recipe hot or cold! Yield: 4 • Appetizer Style • 1 can (8-10oz) Jarred artichoke hearts • Half Bag of fresh Spinach (8oz-ish) • 3/4 cup of Feta Cheese • 1 cup of Plain Greek Yogurt • 4tsp of Gnarly Pepper Onion Dip Blend or (1 Tear Packet of Gnarly Pepper Onion Dip) …
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 …
Flavorful Onion Dip Pork Sliders
These sliders are epic for grab and reheat mode. You can make these ahead of time for any event. Your choice to eat hot or cold. Love love love! Yield: 32 sliders (if you cut along bun lines) • 2 bags of Hawaiian buns (bun count / bag = 16) • 2lbs pork loin, shredded …
Jimmy John’s #6 Gnarly Remix
Jimmy John’s is a Gnarly Pepper favorite. For an event, we decided to share our love for the vegetarian #6, but we remixed it with…..LIKE MAYO (instead of real or ez mayo)! So amazing! We loaded it up, because we are already freeing the guilt. It was more flavorful and enjoyable! #extrasproutsplease Yield: 2 • …
Gnarly Chicken Salad Pinwheels
Pinwheels are a hit for any occasion. They aren’t terrible to make, but once you take a bite… you might find yourself having 2…3…6..9! What’s in there? You ’bout know damn right it’s mayonnaise or sour cream. QUICK switch to light beer, wait YOU WERE ahhhh SUNDAY FUNDAY just literally turned into MOPEY MONDAY from …
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 …
Gnarly Chicken Salad
Our classic go-to vendor sampling chicken salad recipe. A sure hit for the sales, a sure hit for your lady lunch or man saving salad beerunch. Yield: 2 – 3 • 1 (9.75oz) Canned Chicken • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries • 1/2 cup Real Bacon Bits • A little bit of Red Onion • 1/2 …
Gnarly Giddy-Up Dip
My WHOLE life this recipe has been made with Mayonnaise!!! Don’t get me wrong people, I enjoy mayonnaise from time to time, a nice spread on a BLT, but the excess amount for a dip to be indulged with more than 5 chips needs a REVAMP! SO GOOD! A Pepper People favorite! Yield: 10-12 • …