Lamb Rogan Josh

  Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Onion Paste 1 large red or brown onion roughly chopped Water Ginger Garlic Paste: 4 cm piece ginger peeled and chopped 5 garlic cloves peeled and chopped Water Roganjosh Spice Mix: 1 teaspoon fennel seeds ▢ 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 3 teaspoon ground coriander ½ teaspoon […]

Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos

Yield: 6-8 Tacos; prep time: 30 min Tacos 1.5 pounds mahi mahi fillets skinless 6-8 6-inch corn tortillas warmed 1 Recipe Avocado Crema 15 Minute Marinade 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce 1 1/2 tsp EACH paprika, chipotle chile powder, brown sugar 1 tsp EACH ground cumin, […]

Curry Puff with Potato and Chickpea

Yield: 8 puffs Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Curry Filling 1 can garbanzo, drained 2½ tablespoons olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced 2 tablespoons garlic, minced 2 tablespoons ginger, finely minced 1 cup yukon gold potatoes, ¼ inch cubes 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon curry powder ⅛ teaspoon ground turmeric […]

Apple Slab Pie

Ingredients For the crust: 3 ¾ cups (470 grams) all-purpose flour 1 ½ tbsp sugar 1 ½ tsp table salt 3 sticks (12 oz or 340 grams) unsalted butter, cubed and kept very cold ¾ cup very cold water For the apple filling: (maybe 1.5 or 2x this part?) 3 ½ to 4 pounds apples, […]

Street Corn Chicken Rice Bowl

Ingredients For the Chicken: 2 large chicken breasts, diced 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp cumin 1 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper to taste For the Rice: (I think I like my other cilantro lime rice recipe better, but this one is easier) 1 cup long-grain […]

Gumbo

For the Roux: 1 C flour, heaping 2/3 C oil (vegetable or canola) For the Gumbo: 1 bunch celery, diced, leaves and all 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 large yellow onion, diced 1 bunch green onions, finely chopped 1 bunch fresh chopped parsley, finely chopped 2-3 cloves garlic 1-2 Tbsp Cajun seasoning 6-8 C […]

Cajun Seasoning

3 tablespoons paprika (I prefer smoked paprika) 2 tablespoons fine kosher salt 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1/2 Tbsp to 1 tablespoon ground black pepper 1/2 Tbsp to 1 tablespoon ground white pepper 1 tablespoons onion powder 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1/2 tsp to 1 tablespoon cayenne 1/2 tablespoon dried thyme (I cut down the heat with the first measurements listed and thought it was good.  […]

Chicken Enchiladas

Total time: 60 min Yield: 8 servings   Ingredients 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil) 1 small white onion, peeled and diced 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into small 1/2-inch pieces 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 8 […]

Enchilada Sauce

Ingredients 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 cup chili powder (see note below) 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock fine sea salt, to taste   Cook the roux and spices: Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. […]

Beef Empanadas

1½ hours Yield: 36 empanadas For the Dough 4 ounces lard or butter, plus more for brushing tops 1½ teaspoons fine sea salt 750 grams all-purpose flour, about 6 cups, more as needed For the Filling 1 pound beef chuck, in ⅛-inch dice (or very coarsely ground) Salt and pepper Lard or olive oil, or […]