Author Archives: Eliyah Samoun

Skillet Lasagna Topped with Ricotta

Skillet Lasagna Topped with Ricotta

Ingredients:1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes3 T. chopped fresh basil3 cloves of garlic, minced1 pound ground beef10 curly-edged lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch lengths3 T. extra-virgin olive oil, divided1 medium onion, finely chopped1/2 t. dried oregano1/2 c. plus 2 T. Parmesan cheese1/8 t. crushed red pepper flakes1 c. ricotta cheese…

Butternut, Chicken and Feta Risotto

Butternut, Chicken and Feta Risotto

Ingredients:2 cups Arborio ricefreshly ground black pepper to taste4 to 6 split (2 to 3 whole) chicken breasts without the skin4 cups of butternut, peeled and cubed1 1/2 cups Feta cheese3 garlic cloves minced3 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onion cut into piecesParmesan cheesesalt and pepperchopped spring onions or fresh parsley5 cups chicken or vegetable stockCourse:…

Steak Salad With Roasted Potatoes and Fennel

Steak Salad With Roasted Potatoes and Fennel

Ingredients:1 1/2 pounds steak, 1 inch thick (I use fillets)1 large or 2 small fennel bulbs5 mediums new potatoesOilSalt and pepper1/2 a shallot, roughly chopped1/4 cup mayo1/4 cup red wine vinegar2 Tb. dijon mustard2 Tb. oil1 Tb. honey or agave5 oz, arugula leaves1/2 cup golden raisinsCourse: side dish,lunch,salad,main course,main dish,dinner

Summery Tomato Soup with Pasta and Chickpeas

Summery Tomato Soup with Pasta and Chickpeas

Ingredients:1/2 teaspoon amchoor (dried mango) powder (optional)1 small carrot, diced2/3 cup (1/2 14 oz can) cooked chickpeas1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced1 clove garlic, crushed or minced2 green chiles, seeded and minced1/2 teaspoon ground coriander1/2 teaspoon ground cuminfresh ground black pepper to…

Spinach Soup With Wontons

Spinach Soup With Wontons

Ingredients:1 teaspoon chopped basil (or ¼ t basil flakes)4 14.5 oz. cans chicken broth2 teaspoons chili sauce (available in the Asian section of your market)150 grams Frozen spinach, thawed1/2 cup part skim ricotta cheese1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup scallions, thinly sliced2 tablespoons soy sauce32 wonton wrappersCourse: soupCuisine: Chinese,Asian