Jamaican Jerk Chicken Marinade

1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp ground allspice 2 Tbsp brown sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp cayenne 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp lime juice 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast Instructions Combine all spices, olive oil and lime juice in a plastic or […]

Chapati

3 C flour 1 1/2 C warm water 1 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar Vegetable oil Add the flour to a large mixing bowl.  In a separate bowl, combine the salt, sugar, two tablespoons of vegetable oil and one cup of water.  Mix until the salt and sugar dissolve. Pour the liquid mixture into the […]

Chewy Lime and Coconut Sugar Cookies

Was very limy (I used zest of 2 small limes).  Maybe try subbing coconut extract for the vanilla, or do a coconut extract powdered sugar mixture for the top) 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter softened 1 1/2 cups white sugar 1 […]

Alfajores

1 1/2 C flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp baking powder 2 1/2 C cornstarch 1 1/2 C unsalted butter 1 C granulated sugar 5 egg yolks 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 12 oz jar dulce de leche 1/2 C shredded coconut Whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder and cornstarch together and set aside. […]

Empanadas

Yield: 24 empanada Filling: 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 lb ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 red pepper, minced 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1/2 tsp each: salt, pepper, oregano 1 tsp each: ground cumin, paprika, chili powder 1 C beef broth 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar 1/4 C raisins 1/2 C pitted green olives, sliced […]

Tom Kha Gai

1 Tbsp cooking oil 2 Tbsp ginger, finely sliced (or maybe figure out the grated equivalent) 4 tsp Thai red curry paste 6 C chicken broth 1 Tbsp brown sugar 3 Tbsp fish sauce 28 oz. coconut milk 3/4 lb sliced mushrooms 1 lb boneless chicken breast strips 2 Tbsp lime juice 1/4 C cilantro […]

Sweet Sticky Rice with Mangos

Time: 1 hour and a half-not active time Serves: 8-10 people 1 1/2 C uncooked sticky rice 2 C water 1/4 tsp salt 2 tsp tapioca starch or corn starch 2 cans coconut milk 1 C + 1 Tbsp sugar 2-3 fresh ripe mangos, peeled, pitted and sliced Bring the rice and water to a […]

Smoked chicken

1 Tbsp salt 1 Tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika 1 Tbsp (packed) dark brown sugar 2 tsp ground black pepper (for kids, try 1 tsp) 1/4 tsp celery seeds 2 3 1/2 to 3 4/3 lb chickens, each cut in half, backbones removed (or about three pounds of boneless skinless thighs)   1 C water (maybe […]

Lamb Curry

2 lbs lamb shoulder or leg, cut into 1 inch cubes Salt and pepper 2 Tbsp olive or vegetable oil 2 Tbsp butter 1 C coarsely chopped onions 2 Tbsp minced green bell pepper 2 Tbsp minced celery 2 tsp minced garlic 2 Tbsp curry powder, to taste 1 Tbsp tomato paste 1 1/2 C […]