Queso Mashed Potatoes

Queso Mashed Potatoes

4 cups cooked potatoes 1 can diced  tomatoes with green chiles, drained 1 can green chiles 1 can evaporated milk 1 pound shelf-stable cheese, cut into cubes Kosher salt and pepper In a mixing bowl, mash potatoes until mostly smooth. Stir in tomatoes and chiles.  In a saucepan, stir together milk and cheese until cheese […]

Stew with Eggplant and Tomato

Stew with Eggplant and Tomato

2 pounds venison or beef chuck or leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes 2 onions, sliced 1 eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 teaspoons instant coffee 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon cayenne Kosher salt and black pepper Cilantro, for garnish Rice, for […]

Chermoula-Marinated Chicken

Chermoula-Marinated Chicken

Chermoula: 1 preserved lemon, flesh removed, skin roughly chopped  4 garlic cloves, chopped 1 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 cup chopped cilantro 1 teaspoon saffron threads, soaked in 2 tablespoons hot water  1 teaspoon smoked paprika  1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes  1 teaspoon ground cumin 4 tablespoons olive oil 4 tablespoons lemon juice Kosher […]

Quinoa Tabbouleh

Quinoa Tabbouleh

2 cups water  1 cup quinoa, rinsed 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, finely minced 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup finely chopped mint  1 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup golden raisins  1 cup diced English cucumber  Kosher salt and black […]

Citrus with Labne and Cinnamon Syrup

Citrus with Labne and Cinnamon Syrup

1 1/2 cups water 1 cup sugar 2 cinnamon sticks 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt  1 cup labne or whole milk Greek yogurt 1 grapefruit, peeled and segments separated 1 each blood orange and cara cara or navel orange, peeled and segments separated  1 cup pistachios, toasted and roughly chopped  In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, […]

Tex-Mex Fried Rice

Tex-Mex Fried Rice

4 cups leftover cooked rice 1 cup pico de gallo 3 green onions, sliced 1 cup diced cooked meat  1 tablespoon chili powder 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed 1/2 cup cooked black beans  2 eggs, scrambled Vegetable oil Salt and pepper  Cilantro and lime wedges, for serving  Add 2 tablespoons oil to large skillet […]

Olive Oil Polenta Cake

Olive Oil Polenta Cake

1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup instant polenta 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 5 large eggs, at room temperature 2 large egg yolks 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 1/3 cups sugar Heat the oven to 350F. Spray a 9-inch springform pan […]

Roasted Cauliflower with Zhoug

Roasted Cauliflower with Zhoug

1 pound cauliflower florets  3 jalapeños, seeded 1 cup cilantro, tightly packed 1 cup fresh parsley, tightly packed 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 cup roasted salted almonds 1/2 Tsp cumin 1/2 Tsp coriander 3 Tbsp lemon juice 1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for cauliflower  Salt and pepper Heat oven to 425F. Line a sheet […]

Harissa Glazed Carrots

Harissa Glazed Carrots

2  pounds small carrots with tops, trimmed and peeled  2 tablespoons harissa paste   1 tablespoon granulated sugar   2 teaspoons ground cumin   1 teaspoon ground coriander   2 tablespoons vegetable oil   Salt and pepper   Heat oven to 425F.  In a large bowl, mix harissa, sugar, cumin, coriander and 1 tablespoon oil. Add […]

Fruited Couscous

Fruited Couscous

2 cups couscous 2 cups water or broth  2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup dried apricots, diced 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro  Salt  Pour couscous into a medium bowl. Heat water or broth to a boil. Pour over couscous. Cover and let stand until couscous has absorbed liquid, about 5 […]

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