Doner Kebab

Doner Kebab

1 pound ground beef 1 pound ground lamb 1 medium onion, grated on a box grater 1/2 cup full fat Greek yogurt 6 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons sea salt 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Garnishes: tahini, sumac, sliced onions, sliced tomatoes, pickles Heat oven to 400° F. Cut […]

Churro Cheesecake Bars

Churro Cheesecake Bars

Cinnamon sugar: 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 16 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 egg 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 (8-ounce) tubes crescent rolls Heat oven to 350F.  In a small bowl, stir together cinnamon and 1/3 cup sugar. […]

Pork Saltimbocca

Pork Saltimbocca

4 boneless pork loin chops 6 ounces fontina, cut into slices 8 sage leaves 4 slices prosciutto 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 cup chicken broth Juice of 1/2 lemon Salt and pepper Heat oven to 350° F.   On a cutting […]

Roasted Carrots

Roasted Carrots

1-pound small carrots, cut in half lengthwise 1/4 cup plus  2 tablespoons olive oil, divided Juice and zest of 1 orange  1/2 teaspoon whole grain mustard 12 mint leaves, cut into thin strips 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds Kosher salt Heat oven to 450F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.  Spread carrots out on prepared pan, […]

Taco Soup

Taco Soup

Seasoning Mix: 3 teaspoons kosher salt  2 teaspoons cumin 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprika  1 teaspoon garlic powder  Soup: 2 pounds ground beef  2 onions, diced  1 (28-ounce) can diced or crushed fire-roasted tomatoes  4 cups chicken or beef broth  1 (15-ounce) can black or pinto beans  1 cup corn kernels  Broken […]

Broccoli-Cheddar Soup

Broccoli-Cheddar Soup

5 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 cup flour 1 quart half-and-half 2 cups chicken or  vegetable stock 1 head broccoli, cut into very small pieces 1/2 pound sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (not pre-shredded cheese) Chili oil, for garnish (optional) In a large saucepan or Dutch […]

Zach’s Green Chile Pork Stew

Zach’s Green Chile Pork Stew

About 3 pounds pork shoulder, cut into  1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons ground cumin  3 tablespoons vegetable oil  1 white onion, diced  4 cloves garlic, minced  1 (16-ounce) jar mild or    medium Hatch green    chiles, chopped (505 brand    if available)  1-pound small yukon gold potatoes, cut into wedges  1 (14.5-ounce) can Ro-tel 1 […]

Harissa-Honey Sweet Potatoes

Harissa-Honey Sweet Potatoes

1/2 cup harissa 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into  1/2-inch cubes Heat oven to 425F. Line a sheet pan with parchment. In a mixing bowl, whisk together all ingredients except potatoes. Add potatoes and toss to coat. Spread out […]

NY-Style Health Salad

NY-Style Health Salad

1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 10-ounce package cole slaw mix In a mixing bowl, whisk together all ingredients except coleslaw until sugar is dissolved. Add coleslaw mix and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 4 hours, toss again and serve. 

Thai Red Curry Pork Chops

Thai Red Curry Pork Chops

4 (1-inch thick) bone-in pork loin chops 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons red curry paste 1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 tablespoon fish sauce Salt and pepper  Cilantro, for garnish  Season pork chops with salt and pepper on both sides. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat […]