Author Archives: Eliyah Samoun

Pork Chops With Dried Cranberries, Mushrooms and Chestnut Stuffing

Pork Chops With Dried Cranberries, Mushrooms and Chestnut Stuffing

Ingredients:1/4 apples peeled, seeded and chopped4 bone in pork chops2 tablespoon butter1/2 cup vacuumed sealed chestnuts chopped8 Crimini mushrooms, stalk removed, sliced and chopped¼ cup dried cranberries1 cup low sodium chicken stockOlive oil1 teaspoon finely chopped parsley1 whole pomegranate, squeezing the juices and the grains outSalt and pepper1 whole shallot finely sliced and chopped2 tablespoons…

Pork Shoulder Tacos with Chipotle Greek Yogurt and Coleslaw

Pork Shoulder Tacos with Chipotle Greek Yogurt and Coleslaw

Ingredients:¼ cup apple cider vinegar1 carrot, grated1/2 can chipotle chilies in adobo sauce (3-4 peppers chopped)2 Cloves garlic, minced1 cup Greek yogurt1 green onion stalkJuice of 1 lime2 cups chopped mushrooms3 tablespoons olive oil1 5-lb pork shoulder roast1 head purple cabbage1/2 cup red wine2 tablespoons saltSalt pepper to taste1 cup vegetable broth1 yellow onionCourse: lunch,main…

Pumpkin Pecan Streusel Cake – gluten free, soy free, vegan

Pumpkin Pecan Streusel Cake – gluten free, soy free, vegan

Ingredients:1/2 teaspoon aluminum free baking soda2 teaspoons aluminum free baking powder1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar2 medium ripe bananas, mashed1/4 cup brown rice flour (Bob's Red Mill flours)3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar1 bag Enjoy Life brand mini chocolate chips1 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 cup gluten free oat flour1/2 cup…

Red Quinoa, Kale, Blood Orange and Pom Salad With Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette

Red Quinoa, Kale, Blood Orange and Pom Salad With Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette

Ingredients:2 cups waterJuice and zest of 1 Meyer lemonSalt1 cup red quinoa1 tablespoon olive oil2 shallots, sliced into strips1 bunch black kale1 tablespoon apple cider vinegarZest of 2 Meyer Lemons3 inches small blood oranges, cut ⅛s1 package pomegranate seeds, one 8-ounce package1 15-ounce can garbanzo beansZest of 2 Meyer lemons (juice reserved)2 tablespoons honey1/4 cup…

Red Velvet Cupcake

Red Velvet Cupcake

Ingredients:1 teaspoon baking sodacup ¾ (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, softened1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour1 teaspoon ½ cider vinegar12 ounces cold cream cheese2 eggs, at room temperature1 1/2 pounds (1 ½ boxes) powdered sugar, sifted2 oz. red food coloring (two bottles) or 4 oz beet juice (1 teaspoon salt1 1/2…

Refrigerator Carrot and Cucumber Pickles

Refrigerator Carrot and Cucumber Pickles

Ingredients:2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar1 pound – 16 oz baby carrots6 baby cucumbers, quartered length wise1 bay leaf2 bay leavesCarrot Pickles1 teaspoon fennel seeds6 sprigs fresh dill2 garlic cloves, smashed1 teaspoon granulated sugar1 teaspoon kosher saltCucumber Pickles1/2 cup water1 cup distilled white vinegarCourse: side dish

Roasted Vegetable Tacos

Roasted Vegetable Tacos

Ingredients:1 tablespoon apple cider vinegarAvocado1 can black beans, drained4 tablespoons chicken stock1 tablespoon chili powder1 teaspoon cumin1 ear corn, boiled and kernals removedQueso fresco or Goat cheeseGreen onion1 tablespoon grapeseed or olive oil1 teaspoon paprika1 pasilla chile1 red bell pepper, chopped½ red onion, sliced1 teaspoon salt or to taste1 small sweet potato, choppedCourse: side dishCuisine:…

Sage and Brown Butter Sauce With Whole Wheat Pasta

Sage and Brown Butter Sauce With Whole Wheat Pasta

Ingredients:1 pound Whole Wheat Spaghetti2 pounds Sugar Pie Pumpkin or Butternut Squash (peeled, seeded an3 tablespoons Olive Oil1/2 pound Fresh Sweet or Spicy Pork Sausage (casings removed)1 medium White Onion (diced)1 medium Apple (Fuji or Gala) Diced1/2 cup Butter1 tablespoon Fresh Sage (finely chopped)Kosher SaltCoarse Ground Black Pepper