Author Archives: Eliyah Samoun

Sourdough Stuffing with Sage Sausage and Apples

Sourdough Stuffing with Sage Sausage and Apples

Ingredients:1 lb of sausage4 Tbsp. butter, divided4 shallots, sliced2 cloves garlic, minced2 celery stalks, diced1 apple, peeled, cored and diced1 cup portabello mushrooms, diced2 Tbsp. fresh thyme3 Tbsp. fresh sage, mincedĀ¼ cup dry white wine1 loaf whole wheat sourdough bread, stale and diced into 1 inch cubes3 cups chicken brothsalt and pepper to tasteCourse: side…

Soy Ginger Glazed Halibut w/ Ginger Peach Relish

Soy Ginger Glazed Halibut w/ Ginger Peach Relish

Ingredients:2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar2 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped1 pound halibut fillets1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped1/2 lime1 tablespoon olive oil1 large ripe peach1 heaping tablespoon red onion, finely chopped1/2 cup Soy SauceĀ¼ cup white wine (I used sauvignon blanc)Course: lunch,main course,main dish,dinner

Spanish Gazpacho Soup In The Raw With Broiled “Cheese” Toast

Spanish Gazpacho Soup In The Raw With Broiled “Cheese” Toast

Ingredients:3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar3/4 of an English cucumber, peeled and seeded2 teaspoons dried parsley4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil3 garlic cloves1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes1/4 orange bell pepper, diced4 tablespoons Panko bread crumbs1/2 red onion, diced2 slices rye bread1/8 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons fine sea salt1/2 cup Daiya vegan cheddar crumbles3 ripe on the vine…

Spring Salad with Radishes and Beets

Spring Salad with Radishes and Beets

Ingredients:1 1/2 cup baby spinach1/3 cup roasted golden beets (see directions for roasting beets)1 medium watermelon radish, thinly sliced2 medium French breakfast radishes, thinly sliced1/4 medium avocado, sliced1/3 medium fuji apple, sliced1 Tbs feta cheese1/2 Tbs sliced roasted almonds1 to 2 Tbs olive oil (for roasting beets)salt and pepper to tasteCourse: side dish,salad

Spring Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette

Spring Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette

Ingredients:1/3 cup apple cider vinegar1 large carrot, peeled and choppedĀ½ teaspoon dried basil1 small bulb fennel, thinly sliced3 ounces (1/2 a bag) spring greens1/8 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon honey2 large ripe kiwis, peeled and chopped1 mandarin, peeled and seperated into pieces1/4 teaspoon dried oreganoĀ¼ red onion, very thinly sliced2 large ripe strawberries, stems removed and…

Strawberry Upside Down Cakes with Vanilla Bean

Strawberry Upside Down Cakes with Vanilla Bean

Ingredients:33 g arrowroot1/2 tsp baking powder100 g sucanat or raw cane sugar, plus a bit more100 g solid coconut oil, plus a bit more1 tsp flaxmeal34 g millet flour33 g oat flour1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 cup of fresh strawberries, chopped100 g unsweetened applesauce1/2 a vanilla bean, scraped1/2 tsp xanthan gumCourse: side dish

Sweet & Spicy White Cheddar Cheese Ball W/apples & Bacon

Sweet & Spicy White Cheddar Cheese Ball W/apples & Bacon

Ingredients:1/2 cup dried apple slices2 teaspoons Applejack Brandy (I used 1 T. of Finger Lakes Distilling Maplejack)1 teaspoon pure maple syrup6 slices of bacon8 ounces cream cheese, or lowfat (NOT nonfat) cream cheese, softened10 ounces of Adams Reserve New York Extra Sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 teaspoons dark brown sugar1 cup Trader Joes…

Sweet and Spicy Country-Style Ribs

Sweet and Spicy Country-Style Ribs

Ingredients:2 pounds country-style pork ribs or beef short ribs2 tablespoons lard (pork), tallow, or vegetable oil (1 small yellow onion, finely chopped1 clove garlic, minced2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 1/2 cups tomato saucecup apple cider vinegarcup honey1 tablespoon bottled pepper sauce or hot sauce (I used Sriracha)2 teaspoons cayenne pepper2 teaspoons ancho chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2…

Tasty Easy Meatloaf

Tasty Easy Meatloaf

Ingredients:1 cup breadcrumbs3 Tbs brown sugar ā€“ packedĀ½ lb bulk sausage2 8 oz cans tomato sauce – divided3 Tbs Cider vinegarĀ½ tsp cumin1 egg beaten1 tsp garlic powder1 lb Ground Beef1 small onion ā€“ diced.Ā½ tsp pepper1 Ā½ tsp saltĀ½ cup water2 Tbs good quality whole grain mustard2 Tbs WorcestershireCourse: lunch,main course,main dish,dinner