Author Archives: Eliyah Samoun

Chinese Style Stewed Meatballs

Chinese Style Stewed Meatballs

Ingredients:400 grams ground beef80 grams ground pork3 tablespoons cold water1/2 cup canola oil600 grams Napa cabbage1 cup beef stock1 tablespoon sliced green onion1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger1 egg1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 tablespoon soy sauce1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 tablespoon Shaoxing wine1 tablespoon cornstarch1 tablespoon soy sauce1/2 teaspoon sugar2 tablespoons teaspoons cornstarch+ 1 water1/2 teaspoon sesame oilCourse: lunch,main…

Leek and Potato Soup (Vichyssoise)

Leek and Potato Soup (Vichyssoise)

Ingredients:2 1/2 cups chicken stock (or broth for Vichyssoise)2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves (wash and dry before chopping)1 garlic clove, minced3 tablespoons half and half (or cream for Vichyssoise)2 mediums leeks (white parts only), halved lengthwise, washed well, and sliced thin crosswise1/2 medium onion, chopped fine1 medium boiling potato (about ½ pound)1 tablespoon…

Paprika and Coriander Rubbed Steaks With Orange-Coriander Salsa

Paprika and Coriander Rubbed Steaks With Orange-Coriander Salsa

Ingredients:2 1/4 inches steaks (preferably grass fed)1 teaspoon paprika powder1 teaspoon coriander powder1/2 teaspoon peppersalt to tasteolive oil for frying2 navel oranges, segmented and chopped1 clove of garlic, sliced finely1 spring onion, both green and white parts chopped finely1/2 cup fresh coriander, chopped finely1 tablespoon olive oilpinch of dried chilli flakessalt and pepper to tasteCourse:…

Trinidadian Chicken Potato Curry

Trinidadian Chicken Potato Curry

Ingredients:2 lbs chicken thighs, bone in and skin on½ yellow onion, diced3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped1 Tsp. fresh thyme1 Tsp. scotch bonnet pepper sauce¼ Tsp. powdered ginger¼ tsp. curry powder1 Tsp. coconut oil1 Tsp. cilantro, finely chopped1 scallion1 Tbsp. vegetable oil½ yellow onion, sliced3 garlic cloves, minced1 ½ Tbsp. curry powder1 Tsp. amchar masala½ Tsp.…

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