Author Archives: Eliyah Samoun

Creamy Chicken Tikka Masala

Creamy Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients:1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 can (8 ounce) tomato sauce1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 teaspoons ground cumin1 cup heavy cream1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons paprika1/4 teaspoon salt3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces1/2 cup unsalted…

Curried Cauliflower Gratin

Curried Cauliflower Gratin

Ingredients:1/4 cup breadcrumbs1 (14.5-ounce) can coconut milk2 lb head of cauliflowerGARNISH: ½ cup minced fresh cilantro1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon cumin seedscurry powder, to taste2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom1/2 teaspoon ground cumin2 pinches ground nutmeg1 teaspoon kosher salt2 tablespoons peanut oil5 tablespoons minced shallot (1 large)2…

Dan Dan Noodles

Ingredients:2 leaves bok choy, julienned1 carrot, julienned1 celery rib, julienned¾ cup chicken broth2 teaspoons chile paste3 teaspoons chile paste12 ounces cooked spaghetti5 garlic cloves, minced1 pound ground chicken½ teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon honey1½ teaspoons oyster sauce2 teaspoons oyster sauce2 teaspoons peanut oildash white pepper1 tablespoon rice wine2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar2 scallions, chopped1 tablespoon soy…

Easy Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients:3 chicken breasts cut into bite size cubes4 tablespoons of vegetable oil or grape seed oil1 large onion chopped2 cloves of garlic finely chopped1 teaspoon garam masala (spice mixture)1 teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon coriander1/4 teaspoon turmeric1/8 teaspoon cardamon1/4 teaspoon cinnamon2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely chopped1/2 teaspoon cayenne1 tablespoon paprika1 teaspoon tomato paste1 tomato chopped1/2 cup water1…

Fall Classic: Carrot Cake

Fall Classic: Carrot Cake

Ingredients:2 tsp baking powder2 tsp baking soda¾ cup packed brown sugar¼ cup butter, softened1 cup Crisco Vegetable or Canola Oil3 cups finely grated carrots (approx. 1 lb/454g)2 tsp cinnamon4 eggs1 cup granulated sugar4 cups icing sugar1 cup regular or low fat cream cheese, softened1 tsp salt1 tsp vanilla extract2 cups whole wheat white flourCourse: antipasti,starter,snack,appetizer,antipasto,hor…