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 […]

Italian Lentil Stew

Start to Finish: 2 hours Serves 4 8 C water 1 Turkish bay leaf or 1/2 California bay leaf Generous 1 C small Italian lentils or small French green lentils, picked over and rinsed 2 oz fresh pork fat, chopped, or 3 bacon slices, chopped (1/2 C) 3 Tbsp olive oil 4 slices Italian bread […]

Pelmeni

  Dough: 3 cup flour (depending on brand, you may need to add more) 2/3 cup luke warm water 3 eggs 1 tsp salt Filling: 2 lb ground meat (chicken, turkey and mixing in ground beef) 1 large onion grated 1/2 tbsp salt to taste 1 tsp pepper to taste Dough:  Sift the flour with […]

Brown Butter Spatzle

1 1/4 C all purpose flour, sifted 2/3 C whole milk 2 large eggs Salt and pepper 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg or to taste (optional) 2 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp minced fresh chives, parsley, or dill (optional) Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Meanwhile, combine the flour, milk, eggs, 1/2 tsp […]

Chicken Biryani

Takes about an hour if you have all the ingredients prechopped Maybe 1.5 hours including all the chopping. 5 minutes high pressure with natural release 2 Tbsp Ghee or butter 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1 cinnamon stick 3 or 4 whole cloves 4 or 5 black peppercorns (we didn’t use and it was fine without) […]

Kalua Pig in a Slow Cooker

1 (6 pound) pork butt roast  1 ½ tablespoons Hawaiian sea salt  1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring Pierce pork all over with a carving fork. Rub salt then liquid smoke over meat. Place roast in a slow cooker. Cover, and cook on Low for 16 to 20 hours, turning once during cooking time. Remove meat from […]

Creamy Mushroom Soup with Ham and Peas

3 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 lb white mushrooms, sliced 1 small yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 Tbsp flour 1/4 C dry white wine 2 C chicken broth 6 oz cooked ham, cubed (optional) 1/4 C fresh or frozen peas (optional) 3 Tbsp heavy cream Salt and pepper In a […]

Teriyaki Chicken Salad with Pineapple Sesame Dressing

  Ingredients 1 Recipe Sweet Chili Teriyaki Chicken SALAD 1 small head romaine lettuce, chopped 1/2 red cabbage, thinly sliced 1 fresh pineapple chopped (will use 1 cup in dressing) (grilled makes it better) 1 cup Matchstick carrots 1 red bell pepper julienned then cut into thirds 1 cup snow peas julienned then cut into […]

Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad

Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (2-3 breasts) 1 tablespoon olive oil Lemon Pepper Ranch Chicken Marinade 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice 3 tablespoons ranch seasoning dressing mix 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning 1/4 teaspoon salt Garden Salad** 1 5 oz. package […]

Hoagie Rolls

Ingredients 3 1/2 – 4 cups bread flour/448-512 grams 1 1/4 cups plus 2 Tbl – 1 1/2 cups warm water (110-115F degrees) / 308-355 grams 2 Tbl sugar 1 packet instant yeast (2 1/4 tsp of RedStar Platinum Yeast) 1 tsp kosher salt 4 Tbl cold butter, cubed Instructions Using Active Dry Yeast? Start […]