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Zurich-Style Meat Saute

Originally called “Züri Gschnätzlets” (Zurich chopped) from the city of Zurich in Switzerland, this is a tasty and practical recipe from simple ingredients. You can use any kind of meat really, depending on your taste. Very traditionally, finely sliced liver and kidney is also mixed in with the meat and mushrooms. ⏲️ Prep time: 15 min 🍳 Cook time: 15 min 🍽️ Servings: 4 Ingredients…

Kombucha

The simple yet comprehensive guide to making tasty kombucha. This is intended to give you an initial overview of the process. I strongly encourage you to experiment with brewing times, teas, flavors, etc. The scoby is extremely tolerant, so the worst that can happen is that your resulting kombucha won’t be that great. Ingredients 5l (1 gallon) jar 3-5 tbsp black (or green) tea 2 cups sugar…

Galinha Caipira

Chicken stew ubiquitous in rural Brazil. Perfect pair with rice and beans, polenta or boiled cassava root. ⏲️ Prep time: 30 min 🍳 Cook time: 2h 30min 🍽️ Servings: Usually enough for a family of five. Ingredients A whole ckicken weighing close to 2,5kg (roughly 3 pounds). Avoid industrially grown birds, as those can make the stew very greasy and flavorless. A cup of diced onions of any kind. Half…

Grilled Mackerel with Miso Soup and Squash

⏲️ Prep time: 45 min 🍳 Cook time: 15 min 🍽️ Servings: 2 Ingredients 2 Norwegian Mackerel Fillets 1 tbsp Sake 2 tbsp Miso paste 1/2 Onion 1 Summer Squash 1 tbsp butter 1 cup Jasmine Rice (optional) Soy Sauce (optional) Directions Place the mackerel fillets in a small container at room temperature. Pour sake on both sides of the fillets and let rest in the container, covered, for 30 min. Cut onion…

Keto Coconut Bread

I created this recipe looking for a bread alternative not using any grains, processed sugar and processed oils. It is sitting between bread and cake feel and my wife loved it. I used pasture-raised eggs to my recipe, just because it is more nutritious. But regular eggs should be fine. ⏲️ Prep time: 10 min 🍳 Cook time: 45 min 🍽️ Servings: 12 Ingredients 6 Medium Eggs (or 5 Extra Large) 1 Tbsp…

Risengrød

Risengrød is part of the Nordic Christmas tradition as a dinner dish. Rice boiled with milk and a little sugar to form porridge. It is served warm with butter and cinnamon mixed with sugar. ⏲️ Prep time: ~5 minutes + ingredients prep time 🍳 Cook time: 40 minutes 🍽️ Servings: 2 Ingredients Water 3 dl Pama porridge rice 180 g Whole milk 1 liter Salt 2 pinches Sugar 4 tablespoons Cinnamon 2…

Spiced Apple Pancakes

⏲️ Prep time: 15 min 🍳 Cook time: 10 min 🍽️ Servings: 8 pancakes Ingredients 1 cup flour 1 large apple, peeled 1 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp cinnamon (or more to taste) 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla extract 2/3 cup milk 1 egg Directions In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and 1 pinch of salt. Separate the egg yolk and egg white. Add the egg yolk to the dry ingredients.…

Strawberry Compote

Strawberry Compote (клубничный компот) is a chilled sweet drink that is popular in many post-soviet countries. It is similar to strawberry jam or conserves in taste (less sweet/concentrated flavor), but resembles fruit punch in looks and consistency. It is very easy to adjust this recipe and scale it up/down. FYI, I suggest using organic strawberries for this (may be on the expensive side), it…

Tajine Maadnous

Similar to an Italian frittata or Spanish tortilla, Tunisian tajine maadnous is an easy & delicious egg omelette filled with chicken, parsley, and spices. ⏲️ Prep time: 20 min 🍳 Cook time: 35 min 🍽️ Servings: 12 Ingredients 1 lb chicken breasts diced 1 medium onion chopped 1 large potato peeled and diced 1 cup water 1 small bunch parsley (about 1.5 cups, chopped, loosely packed) 8 large eggs 6…

Granola

Granola ⏲️ Prep time: 10 min 🍳 Cook time: 40 min 🍽️ Servings: 5 Ingredients 3 cups Oats 1/2 cup Olive Oil 1/2 cup Maple Syrup 1 cup Chopped Nuts (Almonds, Pumpkin Seeds, etc) 1 tsp Ground Cloves 1 tsp Ground Cardamom 1 cup Dried Fruit (Apricots, Unsweetened Cranberries, Dates, etc) Directions Preheat oven to 315° F In a large bowl, mix: Oats, Oil, Maple Syrup, Chopped Nuts and Spices Cover two…

Zaatar

This is a traditional Palestinian-Lebanese way of making Zaatar. It can be then eaten by dipping bread in olive oil and in the Zaatar or as part of another recipe. Will hold for a long time in the pantry. This recipe scales for larger amounts so long you preserve the ratios. Ingredients 1 Cup Zaatar leaves (without the stalks), cleaned and dried. 1 Cup sesame (optionally roasted). 1 Cup Sumac. 1…

Grostoli

Very popular fritter in Italian colonies throughout South Brazil. Not to be mistaken with Venetian Crostoli or Chiacchiere, even though those are still made. My grandmother’s recipe is more like Castagnole with Crostoli shape, with some post-Italian adaptations. ⏲️ Prep time: 30 min 🍳 Cook time: 10 min 🍽️ Servings: A batch like this will last for two days in a family of four. Ingredients A…

Exotic Ginger Cumin Chicken

⏲️ Prep time: 15 min 🍳 Cook time: 20 min 🍽️ Servings: 8 Ingredients 1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil, divided 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken, cut bite-size 2 tsp Garlic, minced 1/2 cup Onion, chopped 1 Tbsp Ginger Root, minced 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper 1 tsp Cumin 1 tsp Turmeric 1/2 cup Chicken Stock 1 can (19oz) Stewed Tomatoes 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste 1 tsp Sugar 3/4 cup Low Fat Plain Yogurt Directions In large…

Hakka-Style Meatballs

⏲️ Prep time: 10 min 🍳 Cook time: 20 min 🍽️ Servings: 3 Ingredients 1/2 lb Ground Beef 1/4 cup Panko Breadcrumbs 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce, divided 4 tsp Chili Garlic Sauce 1/2 oz Ginger, minced 2 medium Green Bell Peppers 1 small Onion, chopped 3/4 cup Basmati Rice 2 oz Green Peas 1/2 cup Cilantro, loosely packed 1 Tbsp Moroccan Spice Blend, divided 4 Tbsp Sweet Chili Sauce Oil Directions Preheat oven…

One-Pot Chicken Tetrazzini

⏲️ Prep time: 20 min 🍳 Cook time: 20 min 🍽️ Servings: 5 Ingredients 3 Tbsp Butter 8 oz Mushrooms, sliced 1 small Red Pepper, chopped 1 small Onion, finely chopped 1 clove Garlic, minced 3 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour 4 cups Milk 2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce 8 oz Extra Broad Egg Noodles 5 oz Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs 3 cup Deli Chicken, cooked and cut into bite-size pieces 1/2 cup Frozen Peas 1/2…

Smoked Salmon Pasta Primavera

⏲️ Prep time: 20 min 🍳 Cook time: 15 min 🍽️ Servings: 4 Ingredients 12 oz Linguine 1/2 lb Asparagus, cut into 2" pieces 1/4 lb Green Beans, halved 1 cup Sugar Snap Peas, trimmed 1/2 cup Frozen Edamame or Peas 1 Tbsp Butter 1 small Onion, minced 2 cloves Garlic, minced 3 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour 2 1/2 cup Milk 1/3 lb Smoked Salmon, cut into wide strips 1/2 cup Fresh Mint, coarsely chopped 1/2 Lemon…

Spicy Kung Pao-Style Chicken

⏲️ Prep time: 10 min 🍳 Cook time: 20 min 🍽️ Servings: 2 Ingredients 4 Chicken Thighs 3/4 cup Basmati Rice 4 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour 2 small Sweet Peppers, chopped 3 ribs Celery 2 cloves Garlic 1 Tbsp Ginger, minced 2 whole Green Onions, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp Chili Garlic Sauce, divided 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce 2 Tbsp Sweet Chili Sauce 1/4 cup Peanuts, chopped Oil Directions Heat a medium pot over medium…

Three Bean Salad

Easy recipe to expand - black turtle beans and chickpeas also work well here. ⏲️ Prep time: 10 min 🍽️ Servings: 8 Ingredients 1/3 cup Salad Oil (olive oil, canola, or sunflower) 1/2 cup Cider Vinegar 1 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp Pepper 1/4 cup Sugar 1/2 tsp Celery Seed 1 can Cut Green Beans 1 can Cut Waxed Beans 1 can Red Kidney Beans 1 Carrot, thinly sliced 1 small Onion, chopped 1 Bell Pepper Directions…

Za'atar Chicken Bulghur Bowls

⏲️ Prep time: 10 min 🍳 Cook time: 20 min 🍽️ Servings: 4 Ingredients 4 Chicken Breasts 1 cup Bulghur Wheat 1 oz Mixed Olives, drained 4 oz Baby Spinach, chopped 2 Tbsp Za’atar Spice Blend 2 Roma Tomatoes 1 Lemon 1/2 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled 2 Garlic Cloves, minced/grated 2 Tbsp White Vinegar 1 tsp Sugar Oil Directions Preheat oven to 450F. Add 1 1/2 cup water and 1/4 tsp salt to a medium…

Beef and Broccoli

⏲️ Prep time: 15 min 🍳 Cook time: 20 min 🍽️ Servings: 3 Ingredients 1/2 lb Beef, cut into strips 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil 1 Tbsp Ginger, minced 2 cloves Garlic, minced 1 cup Carrots, sliced Snow Peas Bean Sprouts 1 cup Broccoli Pieces 1/2 cup Beef Bouillon 1 Tbsp Corn starch 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce Directions Heat oil, add beef and stir-fry until meat is browned and push to sides of pan. Add broccoli and…

Egyptian Lentils

⏲️ Prep time: 5 min 🍳 Cook time: 40 min 🍽️ Servings: 5 Ingredients 1 cup Lentils 1 cup Elbow Macaroni 2 Fresh Chili or Bell Peppers 2 Tbsp Lime Juice 1 1/2 cup Regular Rice 3 Tbsp Oil 2 medium Tomatoes, chopped 1 large Onion, diced Directions Place lentils in a saucepan and cover by 1" or more of water. Turn heat to high and bring to a boil, then turn down heat to simmer, and cook covered for 35…

Fajitas

⏲️ Prep time: 20 min 🍳 Cook time:15 min 🍽️ Servings: 4 Ingredients 1/4 cup + 1/2 tsp Lime Juice, divided 3 Tbsp Olive Oil, divided 4 cloves Garlic, crushed 3 tsp Soy Sauce, divided 1 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp Liquid Smoke 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper 1/4 tsp Black Pepper 1 lb Chicken Breasts or Skirt Steak, bones/skin removed 2 Tbsp Water 1 large Spanish Onion, thinly sliced 1/2 each Green, Red, and Yellow…

Irish Potato Casserole

⏲️ Prep time: 5 min 🍳 Cook time: 45 min 🍽️ Servings: 6 Ingredients 2 cups Potatoes, peeled and shredded 1/2 cup Butter, melted 2 whole Eggs, beaten 1 tsp Onion, minced 1 tsp Salt 1/4 tsp Paprika 1/2 cup Milk 1/2 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded Directions Preheat oven to 350F. Butter a 1.5 quart baking dish. In a medium bowl, combine the potatoes, butter, eggs, onion, salt, and paprika. Mix…

Mexican Meat Loaf

⏲️ Prep time: 10 min 🍳 Cook time: 60 min 🍽️ Servings: 4 Ingredients 1 lb Lean Ground Beef 1 cup Black Beans (canned), rinsed and drained 1 cup Salsa, divided 1/2 cup Corn (frozen) 1/2 cup Bread Crumbs Cooking Spray Directions In bowl, place all ingredients except spray and using 3/4 cup of the salsa - mix well. Spray a loaf pan (approx. 5"x9"), and add above mix. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes - sit…

Smoked Salmon Quiche

⏲️ Prep time: 60 min 🍳 Cook time: 30 min 🍽️ Servings: 6 Ingredients 1 3/4 cups Flour 1 cup + 2 1/2 Tbsp Butter, divided Up to 1/3 cup Water, chilled 1/2 cup Onion, finely chopped 14 ounces Smoked Salmon, chopped 2 tsp Fresh Chives, chopped 1 clove Garlic, chopped 2 tsp Fresh Basil, chopped 5 whole Eggs 1 cup Milk 1 cup Whipping Cream Directions Combine all pastry ingredients in a food processor…

Tabouleh

⏲️ Prep time: 15 min 🍳 Cook time: 30 min 🍽️ Servings: 12 Ingredients 2 cups Cracked Wheat (bulghur) 2 cups Very Hot Water (or as directed) 1 Cucumber, chopped 2 small Tomatoes, chopped 1 bunch Green Onions, sliced 1/2 cup Mint (fresh), chopped 2 cup Parsley (fresh), chopped 1 clove Garlic, minced 1/2 cup Lemon Juice (fresh) 3/4 cup Olive Oil 1 Tbsp Pepper 2 tsp Salt Directions Soak the cracked…

Tofu and Cashew Chow Mein

Precooked thick wheat noodles are typically found in the refrigerated section of the supermarket. Preparing soba noodles is a worthy substitute. ⏲️ Prep time: 15 min 🍳 Cook time: 10 min 🍽️ Servings: 3 Ingredients 10 oz Precooked Thick Wheat Noodles 3 Tbsp Soy Sauce 2 Tbsp Oyster Sauce 2 tsp Sesame Oil 2 Tbsp Peanut Oil or other suitable frying oil 6 oz Firm Tofu, cut into cubes 1 Carrot,…

Cuca "Italiana"

Sweet bread with a crumbly top. The name derives from German “Streußelkuchen”, but while German colonists in Southern Brazil kept it identical to the mainland version, North Italian colonists took it and turned it into a tall loaf. ⏲️ Prep time: 2h 30min 🍳 Cook time: 40 min 🍽️ Servings: 8 Ingredients For the dough: 3 cups of all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups of sugar 3/4 of a cup of warm…

Teriyaki Beef Wok

If you have no wok, a regular pan will suffice. ⏲️ Prep time: 10 min 🍳 Cook time: 15 min 🍽️ Servings: 2 Ingredients 2 dL water 2 tbsp cornstarch 1 tbsp honey 1/4 tsp ginger 3 tbsp soy sauce Sesame oil Beef slices or strips Carrot, sliced (optional) Broccoli, florets (optional) Baby corn (optional) Water chestnut, sliced (optional) Bean sprouts (optional) Chili pepper, diced (optional) Noodles or…

Cheddar-Crusted Chicken

Suggested sides: Roasted green beans as well as sweet potatoes mashed with sour cream and butter ⏲️ Prep time: 10 min 🍳 Cook time: 20 min 🍽️ Servings: 2 Ingredients 2 Chicken Breasts 2 Tbsp Mayonnaise 1/4 cup Panko Breadcrumbs 1/4 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded 1 Tbsp Smoked Paprika-Garlic Blend Directions Combine panko, cheese, and smoked paprika-garlic blend in a shallow dish. Preheat oven to…

Colcannon Bake

⏲️ Prep time: 20 min 🍳 Cook time: 70 min 🍽️ Servings: 6 Ingredients 3 Potatoes, peeled and quartered 7 Tbsp Butter, cut into small chunks 1/2 cup Sour Cream 1 Egg 1 Tbsp Milk 3 cup Cabbage, shredded 2 Leeks, chopped 1 small Onion, chopped 2 cubes Chicken Bouillon 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded Directions Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, then…

Easy Chicken and Rice Casserole

⏲️ Prep time: 5 min 🍳 Cook time: 40 min 🍽️ Servings: 4 Ingredients 1/2 cup Onion, chopped 1/2 cup Celery, chopped 2 Tbsp Butter or margarine 2 cups Chicken, cooked and chopped 1 3/4 cups Hot water 2/3 cup Long Grain White Rice 1 can (10 oz) Mushrooms with liquid 1 cup Frozen Peas and Carrots 1 tsp Dried Thyme and Rosemary Directions In large fry pan, cook onion and celery in butter until soft.…

Fall Vegetable and Chickpea Curry

Can be served over rice or on its own with a dollop of yogurt. ⏲️ Prep time: 15 min 🍳 Cook time: 25 min 🍽️ Servings: 4 Ingredients 1 Tbsp Butter 1 Onion, chopped 2 Tbsp Thai Red Curry Paste 1 Tbsp Ginger, minced 1 large Sweet Potato, peeled and cut into half-inch chunks 1 small Zucchini, cut into half-inch chunks 1 Red Pepper, cut into half-inch pieces 28 oz can Chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1…

Ham and Lentil Soup

For more flavour, boil down a soup bone and use the broth when filling the crock pot. ⏲️ Prep time: 5 min 🍳 Cook time: 8 hour 🍽️ Servings: 6 Ingredients 2 cup Lentils 1/2 lb Ham, diced 1 Onion, chopped 1 Bay leaf 2 ribs Celery, chopped 1 clove Garlic, minced Directions Combine all ingredients with 2 quarts water in the Crock Pot. Cook on low, covered, 8 to 10 hours. Adjust seasonings and serve.

Newfoundland Cod Chowder

⏲️ Prep time: 10 min 🍳 Cook time: 30 min 🍽️ Servings: 8 Ingredients 4 Slices Bacon 2 Onions, sliced 1 tsp Savoury 6 Potatoes, peeled and cubed 3 Carrots, sliced 1 1/2 lbs Cod Fillets 1 can Evaporated Milk 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley or Chives, chopped Directions In a large, heavy saucepan, cook bacon over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes or until crisp. Chop coarsely and set aside. Drain off all…

Panang-Style Beef Curry

⏲️ Prep time: 10 min 🍳 Cook time: 315 min 🍽️ Servings: 4 Ingredients 1/2 lb Ground Beef 1 can (400mL) Coconut Milk 1 Red Chili Pepper 1/2 cup Red Curry Paste 4 tsp Peanut Butter 3/4 cup Jasmine Rice 2 Tbsp Cilantro 1 Sweet Bell Pepper 1/2 Onion (2 oz), chopped 1 Tbsp Garlic Puree 1 oz Peanuts, chopped 1/2 Tbsp Soy Sauce 2 Tbsp Mild Curry Paste Directions Start rice. While water comes to a boil,…

Perfect Potato Salad

⏲️ Prep time: 15 min 🍳 Cook time: 5 min 🍽️ Servings: 8 Ingredients 5 Potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-size chunks (about 2 lbs) 1 cup Plain Yogurt 1/2 cup Mayonnaise 1 Tbsp Prepared Horseradish 4 Radishes, thinly sliced 2 stalks Celery, diced 2 large Green Onions, thinly sliced 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped 1/4 cup Fresh Dill, chopped Directions Place potatoes in a pot and just cover with…

Turkish Red Lentil Soup

Serve with a squeeze of lemon and alongside turmeric flatbread. ⏲️ Prep time: 10 min 🍳 Cook time: 30 min 🍽️ Servings: 6 Ingredients 1 cup Red Lentils 5 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 Tbsp Paprika 1/2 Tbsp Red Paper Flakes 1 large Onion, finely diced 1 large Carrot, diced 4 tsp Tomato Paste 2 tsp Cumin 1/2 tsp Dried Mint 1/2 tsp Thyme or Oregano 4 cup Vegetable Broth 4 cup Water Directions Reserve half the…

Turkish-Style Spiced Chicken

⏲️ Prep time: 10 min 🍳 Cook time: 30 min 🍽️ Servings: 4 Ingredients 2 Chicken Breasts 1 Tbsp Turkish Spice Blend 1 oz Almonds, sliced 3/4 cup Basmati Rice 12 oz Sweet Potato 2 oz Onion, chopped 100 mL Greek Yogurt 2 Tbsp Parsley 1 Lemon 1/2 tsp Garlic Salt 1 1/2 cup Chicken Broth 1 tsp Sugar Directions Cut sweet potatoes into 1/2 inch pieces. Combine and toss sweet potatoes, half the onions,…

Turmeric Flatbread

A great companion to Turkish Red Lentil Soup. ⏲️ Prep time: 20 min 🍳 Cook time: 10 min 🍽️ Servings: 4 Ingredients 1 cup Wheat Flour (white or whole) 1/2 Tbsp Ground Turmeric 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt 1/4 tsp Baking Powder 2 Tbsp Olive Oil Directions Combine flour, turmeric, salt and baking powder. Stir in 1/3 cup water and the olive oil. Knead until smooth (1-2 min). Cover and set aside 15 minutes.…

Winter Risotto

⏲️ Prep time: 15 min 🍳 Cook time: 40 min 🍽️ Servings: 4 Ingredients 3/4 cup Arborio Rice 1 cup Baby Spinach 2 Garlic Cloves 4 1/2 cup Vegetable Broth 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, shredded 1/2 lb Baby Tomatoes 1 Tbsp White Wine Vinegar 1/4 cup Walnuts, chopped 1/2 cup Leek, sliced 1 cup Mushrooms 3 Tbsp Unsalted Butter Directions Combine vegetable broth in a medium pot. Cover and bring to a gentle…

Autumn Soup

You can cook the veggies on the stove instead of baking them, just pay more attention to avoid burning. You can also use pumpkin instead of squash. ⏲️ Prep time: 20 min 🍳 Cook time: 40 min 🍽️ Servings: 4 Ingredients 1 Medium Squash 3 Potatoes 4 Carrots 1 Small Onion 1 Chicken Bullion Cube 1 cup Water 2 cups Milk Salt Pepper Directions Peel and chop squash, potatoes, carrots, and onion, add to…

Greek Salad

⏲️ Prep time: 15 min 🍽️ Servings: 4-6 Ingredients 2 cup assorted Lettuce, chopped or torn 4 whole Tomatoes, wedged or sliced 1 whole Cucumber, seeded and sliced 1 Bell Pepper, seeded and sliced 1 small Onion, sliced 1/2 cup pitted Black Olives (preferably brine-cured), coarsely chopped 3/5 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled 6 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 tsp Red Wine Vinegar 1/2 tsp Fresh Garlic, chopped 1/2 tsp…

Gypsy Soup

The vegetables used in this soup are flexible. Any orange vegetable can be combined with green. Such as peas or green beans to replace peppers, or carrots and/or squash to replace the sweet potato. ⏲️ Prep time: 40 min 🍳 Cook time: 30 min 🍽️ Servings: 4 Ingredients 3 Tbsp Olive Oil 2 cup Chopped Onion 2 cloves Chopped Garlic 2 cup Sweet Potatoes, chopped and peeled 1/2 cup Chopped Celery 1 cup…

Ratatouille

⏲️ Prep time: 12 min 🍳 Cook time: 75 min 🍽️ Servings: 12 Ingredients 3 1/2 lbs Tomatoes 1 1/2 lbs Eggplant 1 lb Zucchini 3 Bell Peppers 2 lbs Onions 6 cloves Garlic Herbes de Provence (Basil, Thyme, Parsley) Olive Oil Salt Pepper 140g Tomato Paste (optional if tomatoes aren’t yummy) Directions Peel and drain the tomatoes (don’t mind the seeds): cut out the stem cores; drop the whole…

Red Lentil Dahl

⏲️ Prep time: 10 min 🍳 Cook time: 50 min 🍽️ Servings: 6 Ingredients 3 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 medium Yellow Onion 1 Tbsp Fresh Ginger, grated 4 Garlic Cloves, minced 2 Tbsp Yellow Curry (mild madras) 1 tsp Sea Salt 1 cup dried Red Lentils 4 - 5 cups Water 5 Plum Tomatoes, chopped juice of 1 Lemon 1 cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped and lightly packed Dried Red Chili’s or cayenne pepper, to taste 1/4…

Shrimp and Chicken Jambalaya

Warm up your stock with raw shrimp shells to infuse additional flavour, if desired. Serve dish with french bread and your favourite beer. ⏲️ Prep time: 20 min 🍳 Cook time: 40 min Ingredients 1/4 tsp Cayenne 3/4 tsp White Pepper 1 tsp Kosher Salt 1/4 tsp Thyme 1/2 tsp Rubbed Sage 1/4 tsp Dried Basil 1/2 tsp Black Pepper 1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter 1/2 cup Diced Andouille (or Chirozo sausage) 1/2 cup…

Spinach-Rice Casserole

⏲️ Prep time: 10 min 🍳 Cook time: 40 min 🍽️ Servings: 6 Ingredients 4 cups Brown Rice, cooked 2 lbs raw Spinach, chopped 1 cup Onion, chopped 2 cloves Garlic, minced 3 Tbsp Butter 4 Eggs, beaten 1 cup Milk 1 1/2 cups Cheddar, grated 1/4 cup Parsley, chopped 2 Tbsp Tamari 1/2 tsp Salt (or more, to taste) 1/4 cup Sunflower Seeds A few dashes each - Nutmeg; Cayenne; Paprika Directions Saute onions…

Chipolata Sausage in Balsamic Vinegar

Easy to prepare Italian dish with lots of flavour great for a relaxing evening dipping bread and sipping wine. ⏲️ Prep time: 5 min 🍳 Cook time: 60 min 🍽️ Servings: 4 Ingredients 12 chipolata sausages 4 red onions 500g of cherry tomatoes (preferably mixed species) 4 garlic cloves Fresh basil leaves Black balsamic vinegar 1 loaf of ciabatta bread Directions Pre-heat the oven to 200c (400f) Put the…

Tunisian Couscous

Credits to creator of recipe, Mike Benayoun , (original recipe) . I decided to post it on here to be more available. Couscous is a staple in most Maghreb cuisines. It is known as the national dish in Tunisia, but also in Algeria and Morocco, as well as Mauritania and Libya. Tunisian couscous is one of the countless variations of this delicious and versatile dish. ⏲️ Prep time: 20 min 🍳 Cook time:…