Author Archives: Eliyah Samoun

Black Bean Mango Stir Fry with Cilantro Lime Coconut Sauce

Black Bean Mango Stir Fry with Cilantro Lime Coconut Sauce

Ingredients:2 tablespoons peanut oil2 cups snow pea pods1 cup thinly sliced or julienned carrot1 cup thinly sliced or julienned cucumber1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage2 cups corn (I highly recommend fresh)2 cups canned black beans, drained1 mango, peeled and cut into strips2 cups imitation crab meat/shrimp (we used both)2 packages (8 ounce) rice noodlesSriracha Sauce/Red…

Gluten Free Vegetarian Spring Rolls With Thai-Style Peanut Sauce

Gluten Free Vegetarian Spring Rolls With Thai-Style Peanut Sauce

Ingredients:1 1/4 ounces dry rice vermicelli (thin rice noodles), or enoug1 1/4 cups shredded carrots1 1/4 cups shredded cabbage2 scallions (white and green parts) sliced very thin15 fresh basil leaves, chopped15 fresh mint leaves, chopped2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped1/4 cup peanuts, crushed1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated1 tablespoon gluten free soy sauce (Tamari)1/2 tablespoon fresh lime…

Chinese Style Stewed Meatballs

Chinese Style Stewed Meatballs

Ingredients:400 grams ground beef80 grams ground pork3 tablespoons cold water1/2 cup canola oil600 grams Napa cabbage1 cup beef stock1 tablespoon sliced green onion1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger1 egg1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 tablespoon soy sauce1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 tablespoon Shaoxing wine1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon soy sauce1/2 teaspoon sugar2 tablespoons teaspoons cornstarch+ 1 water1/2 teaspoon sesame oilCourse: lunch,main…

Leek and Potato Soup (Vichyssoise)

Leek and Potato Soup (Vichyssoise)

Ingredients:2 1/2 cups chicken stock (or broth for Vichyssoise)2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves (wash and dry before chopping)1 garlic clove, minced3 tablespoons half and half (or cream for Vichyssoise)2 mediums leeks (white parts only), halved lengthwise, washed well, and sliced thin crosswise1/2 medium onion, chopped fine1 medium boiling potato (about ½ pound)1 tablespoon…

Paprika and Coriander Rubbed Steaks With Orange-Coriander Salsa

Paprika and Coriander Rubbed Steaks With Orange-Coriander Salsa

Ingredients:2 1/4 inches steaks (preferably grass fed)1 teaspoon paprika powder1 teaspoon coriander powder1/2 teaspoon peppersalt to tasteolive oil for frying2 navel oranges, segmented and chopped1 clove of garlic, sliced finely1 spring onion, both green and white parts chopped finely1/2 cup fresh coriander, chopped finely1 tablespoon olive oilpinch of dried chilli flakessalt and pepper to tasteCourse:…

Trinidadian Chicken Potato Curry

Trinidadian Chicken Potato Curry

Ingredients:2 lbs chicken thighs, bone in and skin on½ yellow onion, diced3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped1 Tsp. fresh thyme1 Tsp. scotch bonnet pepper sauce¼ Tsp. powdered ginger¼ tsp. curry powder1 Tsp. coconut oil1 Tsp. cilantro, finely chopped1 scallion1 Tbsp. vegetable oil½ yellow onion, sliced3 garlic cloves, minced1 ½ Tbsp. curry powder1 Tsp. amchar masala½ Tsp.…