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Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients A head of cauliflower rinsed and chopped to bite size pieces Breadcrumbs (I used panko) 1/2 Cup Flour 1 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 cup water cilantro and green onion for garnish optional – fried onion and peppers chipotle mayo sauce […]

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Chicken Picadillo

Recipe brought to you by Margot Serves 2 Ingredients 1 pound ground chicken or pork (I used chicken things) 2 teaspoon olive oil 1 cup of chopped onions 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 cloves of chopped garlic 1 cup of bottle salsa (medium) 1/3 cup of raisins […]

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Ahi Tuna

We bought a Ahi Tuna steak (not sushi grade – do not eat raw, which means no poke) from Save-ons and marinate it with the following for at least 30 min or overnight: 2 tablespoon regular strength soy sauce 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon Asian toasted sesame oil (found in the Asian aisle) 2 teaspoon garlic […]

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Red Lentil Dahl Coconut Curry

Serves 4. Cook time 20 min. Ingredients 1 or 2 onions chopped 4 cloves of garlic minced 2 teaspoon minced ginger 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon coriander 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon garam masala or other curry 1.5 cups of split red lentils 3 cups vegetable broth 1 cup coconut milk 1 […]

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Pork Bao

After going to Momofuku last year in Toronto, we wanted to see if we could make this from scratch. This recipe is based of David’s Chang’s Momofuku Pork Belly. Step one – The cure 3 pounds of skinless pork belly 1/8 cup table salt  2 tbsp white sugar 1 tsp black pepper Combine the sugar, salt and black pepper and […]

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Butternut Squash Lasgna

Butternut Squash Filling 2 cups butternut squash puree – instructions below (about half of squash) 1 cup ricotta cheese 1/2 cup milk or more, if needed 1/4 teaspoon salt plus 1/8 teaspoon more 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg For this filling, you will need to have pre-cooked butternut squash puree. Using food processor, combine 2 cups of butternut squash puree with Ricotta cheese, milk, salt and nutmeg. Add more milk if […]

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Pork Ribs Adobo

Based on the NYT Cooking Serves: 4. Time : 1.5 hr. Ingredients 1 cup apple cider vinegar, preferably organic and unfiltered update: reduce by half or add brown sugar to taste 1 tablespoon soy sauce 3 small bay leaves 1 side baby-back pork ribs (about 2 pounds), cut into individual ribs 2 teaspoons sea salt 6 garlic cloves, peeled 2 teaspoons […]

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Grilled Turbot Fish

Serves: 4. Time : 20 min. Ingredients Frozen turbot fish (defrosted over night) Fresh ginger Salt Tip – no oil required as turbot fish have lots of oil! Instructions Pre- heat BBQ on high. Rinse and dry the fsh and use paper towel to rub away black lining in the tummy. Use knife to make […]

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Miso-Glazed Eggplant

Based NYT Cooking – Easy Weeknight Meals Serves : 4 Time : 45 min. Ingredients 2 eggplants or 4 small Italian eggplants (about 3/4 pound)  Salt to taste 1 teaspoon sesame oil, plus additional for the baking sheet 1 tablespoon mirin modified : rice wine plus teaspoon of honey 1 tablespoon sake or white wine 2 tablespoons white or yellow […]

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Mayo-Marinated Chicken With Chimichurri

Based on the NYT – Easy Weeknight dinners Serves: 2-4. Time: 10 mins. Ingredients 4 chicken breast cutlets (4 to 5 ounces each), pounded about 1/4-inch thick  Kosher salt and ground black pepper ⅓ cup store-bought or homemade mayonnaise 1 cup chimichurri  Instructions Season chicken cutlets on both sides with salt and pepper and set aside. Whisk together […]

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Sheet pan Sausages and Brussels Sprouts With Honey Mustard

Based on the NTY Cooking – Easy Weeknight Dinners. Serves : 4. Time : 30 mins. Ingredients 1 pound fresh sausage 1 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise 1 pound small potatoes, halved 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed 4 teaspoons honey 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds (optional) Optional – carrots, sweet potato, […]

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Spring Rolls

Easy to make! Essentially stir fry vegetable filling ingredients (or parboil). Cool them in the fridge. Wrap and Fry! Ingredients 1 package of store bought spring roll wrappers Bean sprouts Mung bean (cellophane), “clear” noodles, soaked in hot water for 10 mins. Carrots, julienned Napa cabbage, shredded Shitake mushrooms Garlic, minced Option – ground pork […]