Author Archives: Eliyah Samoun

Make this Creamy, Refreshing Dip & Be Ready for a Party in Less than 5 Minutes

Make this Creamy, Refreshing Dip & Be Ready for a Party in Less than 5 Minutes

Ingredients:15-oz can chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans), drained1/2 c olive oil1 Tbsp tahini2 Tbsp lemon juice1-2 cloves garlic, minced1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped1 tsp salt1/2 c red bell pepper, roasted & chopped10 black olivesCourse: antipasti,condiment,starter,snack,appetizer,dip,antipasto,hor d'oeuvre,spread

Loaded Macaroni Salad

Loaded Macaroni Salad

Ingredients:1 lb elbow macaroni1 c mayonnaise1/2 c plain Greek yogurt1 tsp Dijon mustard1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar1 pint cherry tomatoes, chopped into quarters (1-1/2 c chopped)2/3 c black and green olives, chopped6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crispy then crumbled6 oz feta cheese, crumbled1-1/2 c cucumber, chopped1 c red bell pepper, chopped2 hard boiled eggs, chopped1…

Crispy Ravioli Formaggi

Crispy Ravioli Formaggi

Ingredients:10 oz fresh cheese ravioli1 Tbsp olive oil1 pot of boiling salted water3 Tbsp compound herb butter4 oz Portobello mushrooms, cut into 1/2″ pieces1 oz Parmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated1 oz Pecorino-Romano, finely grated1/2 c (1 stick) unsalted butter2 Tbsp parsley, finely chopped1 Tbsp sage, finely chopped1 clove garlic, minced2 tsp lemon juice1/4 tsp each of salt…

for Shrimp Scampi with Garlic and Lemon

for Shrimp Scampi with Garlic and Lemon

Ingredients:3/4 lb (12 oz) raw shrimp, cleaned and deveined3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil1/2 tsp kosher sea salt (more as needed)1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper1 Tbsp lemon zest1/2 tsp hot pepper flakes1 shallot (or small onion), finely chopped4 cloves garlic, finely chopped1/3 c white wine2 Tbsp butter1-1/2 c chicken/seafood stock (more as needed)12 oz your…

Chinese Bbq Pork Ribs

Chinese Bbq Pork Ribs

Ingredients:2 pounds baby back rib2 tablespoons honeySauce A: (for marinate)1/2 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons Chinese five spices1 teaspoon Sar Cheong powder (a type of a ginger)2 teaspoons Chinese cooking wine1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon cinnamonSauce B: (for basting)2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce2 teaspoons ground bean paste1 tablespoon sesame seed paste1 tablespoon sugar2 pieces of preserved…