Author Archives: Eliyah Samoun

Boeuf Bourgignon

Boeuf Bourgignon

Ingredients:1 pound button mushrooms, quartered2 tbsp butter2 strips of un-smoked bacon, chopped1 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil3 pounds well-trimmed boneless beef chuck, cut into 2″ cubes1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped2 medium shallots, finely chopped2 medium carrots, slicedSalt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste1 tbsp flour (see head note)1 cup cognac, (see head…

Dutch Oven Paella

Dutch Oven Paella

Ingredients:1 lb. large shrimp (21/25), peeled and deveinedsalt and pepperextra virgin olive oil8-9 garlic cloves, minced1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat, cut crosswise in half8 oz. Spanish chorizo sausage, sliced 1/2 inch thick1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch wide strips1 . onion, chopped fine1 (14 1/2 oz.)…

Korean Sweet n Sour Chicken

Korean Sweet n Sour Chicken

Ingredients:•2 carrots, cut into thin pieces2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips•3 tbsp cider vinegar•2 tbsp corn starch (+ 2 tbsp water mixed together)•2 tbsp cornstarch•1 cup edamame•1 beaten egg•½ cup flour•1 medium size onion, cut into strips•1/4 cup pineapple juice (optional if available)•2 tbsp soy sauce•3 tbsp sugarVegetable Oil•1 cup of waterCourse: lunch,main…

Aloo Baingan

Aloo Baingan

Ingredients:1/2 Tablespoon chili powder2 tablespoons coconut oil1 teaspoon cumin3 small-to-medium eggplants1 cup fire roasted diced tomatoes (canned)1/2 tablespoon • Garam Masala1/2 teaspoon garlic1 teaspoon • Ground coriander1/2 Tablespoon lemon juice1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes1/2 cup sweet potato puree (canned or homemade)1 tablespoon turmericCourse: side dish

Oven Baked Tomato Sauce

Oven Baked Tomato Sauce

Ingredients:3 bell peppers – any color – sliced1/2 teaspoon black pepper1 pound 12oz – can crushed tomatoes1 tablespoon capers1/2 cup fresh basil – chopped1/2 cup fresh parsley – chopped1 clove garlic1 jalapeño pepper – sliced – with seeds4 tablespoons Olive Oil1/2 cup olives – pitted – any color1 large onion – sliced1 tablespoon dried oregano1/2…

Spicy Seasoned Loaded Guacamole

Spicy Seasoned Loaded Guacamole

Ingredients:2 avocados, fairly soft, peeled and pit removed1 tablespoon lime juice¼ teaspoon white wine vinegar½ red onion, minced1 Serrano pepper, minced2 tablespoons chopped cilantro1 roma tomato, pulp removed, then diced½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/8 teaspoon cumin1/8 teaspoon garlic powderCourse: antipasti,condiment,starter,snack,appetizer,dip,antipasto,hor d'oeuvre,spreadCuisine: Mexican

Smoky Chicken Tacos

Ingredients:2 avocados, seeded and chopped finelyShredded cabbage1 TBSP chili powder2-3 TBSP cilantro, finely chopped2 cups cooked cornCorn tortillas1 TBSP cuminEVOO (extra virgin olive oil)1 TBSP garlic powderGarlic powder, salt and pepper to taste1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, deveined, and finely choppedJuice of 1 limeZest and juice of 1 limeExtra lime for garnish1 TBSP onion powder1 tsp…

Chicken and Spring Mix Salad with Spicy Pineapple Dressing

Chicken and Spring Mix Salad with Spicy Pineapple Dressing

Ingredients:•2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or vinegar + 1 tsp sugar)•1/2 tsp garlic powder•1 tbsp olive oil (extra-virgin if available)•1 tbsp orange juice (or apple juice)•1 tsp paprika (or chili powder)•1 cup cubed fresh pineapple (about 8 ounces), divided•1/3 red bell pepper, thinly sliced•1/4 red onion, thinly sliced•1/2 tsp salt•1/2 Serrano pepper, seeded (or habanero)3/4…