Author Archives: Eliyah Samoun

Bruschetta Stuffed Potatoes

Bruschetta Stuffed Potatoes

Ingredients:6 large baking potatoes, washed & driedCoconut or olive oil1/2 large red onion, finely chopped1 large ripe tomato, diced1 tablespoon garlic, minced (about 5 large garlic cloves)2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated or choppedcup cultured dairy (kefir, piima or other)2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons olive oilSea salt & pepperCourse: side dishCuisine: Mediterranean,Italian,European

summer vegetable pizza

summer vegetable pizza

Ingredients:1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil2 cups thinly sliced onion1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme2 cups thinly sliced red bell pepper1 eggplant5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears)1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper1 refriger (16- ounce) fresh pizza crust dough5 ounces thinly sliced fresh mozzarella cheesecup (1 1/2 ounces) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese1…

Thai Sausage Salad

Thai Sausage Salad

Ingredients:6 Chinese sausages2 large cucumbers1 cup fresh bean sprouts4 green onionsFresh flat leaf parsley or cilantro leaves for garnish1 thinly sliced hot, fresh red chili pepper (optional)Cooked jasmine rice1/2 cup fresh lime juice3 teaspoons granulated sugar2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce1 teaspoon soy sauceCourse: side dish,lunch,salad,main course,main dish,dinnerCuisine: Thai,Asian

Pumpkin Ravioli With Browned Butter Sage Sauce

Pumpkin Ravioli With Browned Butter Sage Sauce

Ingredients:Dough1/2 cup sour cream1 egg2 cups + flour to make a doughSplash of milk1 cup pumpkin puree1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 egg yolk1 teaspoon rubbed sage1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepperWaterParmesan cheese for topping, if you wishSauce1/2 stick butterCourse: side dish,lunch,main course,main dish,dinnerCuisine: Mediterranean,Italian,European

Best Chicken Parmesan

Best Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients:2 cups Italian style bread crumbs8 (3-ounces each) chicken cutlets3 eggs beaten1 cup Flour4 cups mozzarella cheese (depending on how much cheese you like)1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (Grated fresh, not from a green can)vegetable oil for frying (you can bake them too, but they’re better fried!)Course: lunch,main course,main dish,dinnerCuisine: Mediterranean,Italian,European

Thai Veggie Slaw with Peanut Dressing and Crispy Wontons

Thai Veggie Slaw with Peanut Dressing and Crispy Wontons

Ingredients:12 square wonton wrappers1/2 t. Chinese five spicepinch of cayenne1 c. dry-roasted unsalted peanuts, divided1/2 c. canola oil, divided3 T. fresh lime juice1 T. fish sauce2 t. light brown sugar1 t. sriracha1/2 t. finely minced ginger1 garlic clove, finely minced1 small head of napa cabbage, shredded (about 3 c.)1/2 a small head of red cabbage6…

Moroccan Chicken Pitas

Moroccan Chicken Pitas

Ingredients:1 package pita bread1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon coriander1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon cuminof cayenne pepper2 teaspoons minced garlic1 teaspoon ginger1 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons olive oil2 bunchs fresh Italian parsley, choppedcup quinoa, cooked2 cans petite diced tomatoes, drained and rinsed1 small yellow onion, diced2 lemons, juiced4 Mahjool dates, pitted and diced small1/4…

Mughlai Malai Kofta Curry

Mughlai Malai Kofta Curry

Ingredients:1/2 teaspoon Red chilli powder2 Thai Green chillies, finely chopped1 teaspoon Coriander powder1/4 cup Cornflour/ corn starch1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro, finely chopped1 teaspoon Garam Masala1 Tbsp, Garlic Paste1 Tbsp, Ginger paste1/4 cup Golden Raisins + Chopped Cashew2 Green Chillies, finely chopped1/2 cup Fresh Cream / Half & Half1 teaspoon .Cmin powder2 % Milk, as needed3…

Beet and Cashew Croquettes With Tahini Sauce

Beet and Cashew Croquettes With Tahini Sauce

Ingredients:4 Lg Beets (about the size of a baseball), peeled and cut into 1inch (2.5cm) cubes3/4 cup (200gm) Raw Unsalted Cashew Nuts2 pinches Coarse Sea Salt1 tablespoon (15ml) Corn Starch2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oilSalt and Pepper to taste3/4 cup (200ml) Plain Soy Milk4 tablespoons (60ml) Tahini (well-stirred)2 smalls or 1 large clove of garlicCourse: side…