Author Archives: Eliyah Samoun

Moroccan Spiced Chicken Under A Brick

Moroccan Spiced Chicken Under A Brick

Ingredients:1 whole chicken (3-4 lb.), backbone removed, butterflied4 garlic cloves1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves2 teaspoons sea salt1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest1/4 teaspoon saffron threads4 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon paprika1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste

Bacon and Arugula Quiche

Bacon and Arugula Quiche

Ingredients:8 ounces baby arugula or baby spinach leaves, coarsely chopped6 bacon slices, cut into 1/2-inch pieces2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar1/4 teaspoon Black pepper, to taste2 Eggs, beaten1 cup heavy creamA 9-inch pre-baked pastry crust1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 cup chopped shallots3/4 cup shredded Gruyere, Emmental or Swiss cheeseCourse: side dishCuisine: Mediterranean,French,European

Grilled Masala Prawns With Pineapple-Mint Raita

Grilled Masala Prawns With Pineapple-Mint Raita

Ingredients:Large Fresh PrawnsRed or Green Capsicums-seeded& cut to bite size wedges3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Mint leavesGreen Chillies to taste1 teaspoon tsp Salt ¾ Ground Cumin1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper3/4 teaspoon Ground Tumeric1 teaspoon Tbsp Pounded Garlic 2 HoneyExtra Mint200 grams Plain Natural Yoghurt-unsweetened4 tablespoons Oil100 grams Finely diced ripe Pineapple1 teaspoon SaltCourse: side dishCuisine:…

Dark Chocolate Chunk Quinoa Granola Bars

Dark Chocolate Chunk Quinoa Granola Bars

Ingredients:1 cups old-fashioned oats1 cup quinoa, uncooked1 cup sliced almonds1 cup shredded coconut (mine was sweetened)½ cup toasted wheat germ3 tablespoons coconut oil, measured out while hard (at room temperature)⅔ cup honey (some vegans will eat honey, others won't, so keep that in mind!)¼ cup dark brown sugar, packed1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract¼ teaspoon salt½…

Pastitsio

Pastitsio

Ingredients:8 tablespoons (1 stick) of butter1 pound ziti, penne, elbows, or other cut pasta4 tablespoons plain bread crumbs, preferably fresh3 cups milk1/4 cup flour1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, plus a little more if desiredSalt and freshly ground pepper to taste4 eggs, beaten2 cups freshly grated parmesan or hard feta cheese4 cups meat sauce, Bolognese-style (Ragu)…

No-bake Toasted Coconut Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Macaroon Cookies

No-bake Toasted Coconut Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Macaroon Cookies

Ingredients:4 medium avocados1 cup dark cocoa or carob powder4 tbsp chocolate chips, melted1/2 cup toasted coconut1/2 cup coconut oil2/3 cup dates1/2 cup maple syrup2 tbsp almond or peanut butter1 1/2 cup pecans (or nut)1/2 C unsweetened coconut1 vanilla bean or 1 tsp vanilla extractCourse: side dish

Cranberry Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites

Cranberry Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites

Ingredients:1/2 c. almond butter (or any kind of nut butter)1/3 c. honey1 c. old fashioned rolled oats1 tsp vanillapinch of salt (if needed or using no added salt nut butter)- 6 tbsp. 100% pumpkin puree2 tsp. pumpkin spice1/2 c. ground flax (optional, could use another dry ingredient, wheat/oat/germ bran, other nuts/seeds)1 c. dried cranberries1/2 c.…