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26
Sep, 2020
Italian Lasagne in Padella

Italian Lasagne in Padella

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Italian Lasagne in Padella

Italian Lasagne in Padella

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The name Lasagna, or Italian Lasagne, is derived from the Ancient Greek word ‘Laganon’ which refers to a flat dough. Lasagna is #11 on the world's best food list voted by CNN readers. Make the tomato sauce ahead of time and cook this delicious comfort food with layers of ricotta, kale, and mozzarella on any weeknight quick and easy in a pan ("in padella").
 
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Hands-on Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz lasagna*
  • 1/2 lb ground meat e.g. beef, pork
  • 2 cups tomato puree
  • 8 oz ricotta
  • 1 bunch lacinato kale chopped
  • 8 oz mozzarella thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup parmesan grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil
  • olive oil
  • salt

Lasagne Culinary Spice Kit

  • Onion, oregano, basil, marjoram, sage, garlic, chile, celery 

Instructions
 

Sauce**

  • In a PAN, heat 2 tbsp oil.
  • Careful of splatters, add tomato puree, ground meat, salt to taste, and Lasagne spices.
  • Cook over medium-low heat for 30 to 90 minutes.

Ricotta

  • In a BOWL, mix ricotta with 4 tbsp of the sauce.

Lasagne

  • In a large PAN, spread one ladle of the sauce on the bottom.
  • Create a layer of pasta, crossing the sheets slightly between them.
  • Add the following layers in this order:
  • sauce, ricotta, kale, mozzarella.
  • Make sure all layers are thin.
  • Repeat the layers until the pasta is used up.
  • Finish with a layer of parmesan and basil.
  • Cover with a LID and cook the lasagne in the PAN for about 15 minutes over medium-low heat until the pasta is cooked.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use pasta that doesn't require precooking.
** The sauce is best when made 1-3 days ahead.
▪ Substitute kale with spinach.
▪ Use one layer of ham instead of the ground meat.
▪ Omit the meat for a vegetarian version.
▪ Substitute ricotta and mozzarella with your favorite sliced cheese or with a béchamel sauce.
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26
Sep, 2020
French Ratatouille

French Ratatouille

French Ratatouille

French Ratatouille

Classic French vegetable stew seasoned with Herbes de Provence.

Ratatouille Culinary Spice Blend:
European Hyssop, thyme, rosemary, savory, oregano, sage, marjoram
Indispensable Ingredients

1 large eggplant

1 large zucchini

2 bell peppers (any colors)

2 large onions

3 cloves garlic

1 cup tomato puree or 2 tomatoes

2 cups vegetable broth

Optional Protein
  • any type of protein, mild seasoned, from fish to poultry or beef
    (see recommendations in recipe notes)
Suggested Sides
  • bread slices (fresh French baguette or any bread you like)
  • cooked or steamed rice
  • boiled potatoes
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FAQ

  • Our Herbes de Provence blend which includes an uncommon herb: European hyssop. This ‘holy herb’ has a minty, slightly bitter, but pleasurable taste, different from North American anise hyssop.
  • Plenty of fresh vegetables are fried before they are cooked in a tomato-broth.
  • Make it a stew or soup (all versions recipe).

The cooking steps are  minimal and quick. Here are some extra tips for time efficiency:

  • Make the dish the day before.
  • Make it a side dish to leftover rice or potatoes, or use up some bread.
The preparation of this dish is quiet easy:
  • Cut vegetables.
  • Fry vegetables.
  • Cook vegetables.

The Breeze Way recipe is the stew version with optional sides.

  • The challenge here is not to burn the vegetables in the first frying step. Please stay close to the pot during these 10 minutes. If some of the vegetables are burnt, take them out and cut the burnt parts off.
  • During the cooking step, please make sure to check the softness of the vegetables, so you get the result that you prefer.

 

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1
Sep, 2020
Turkish Urfa Kebab

Turkish Urfa Kebab

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Turkish Urfa Kebab

Turkish Urfa Kebab

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Urfa Kebab has a chocolate aroma with mild heat from Urfa pepper. Both can be widely found in Southern Turkey. The irregular shaped flakes of Urfa biber, also known as Isot pepper, are a versatile condiment that can be sprinkled on cheese, salad, or vegetables of any kind for a new distinct flavor. They might become a favorite condiment in your kitchen.
 
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Hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Turkish
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground meat e.g. lamb or beef
  • 1/2 yellow or orange bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1 large tomato finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp parsley finely chopped
  • 2 cups yogurt plain
  • skewers*
  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • 1 lemon for juice
  • oil
  • salt

Urfa Kebab Culinary Spice Kit

  • Urfa biber flakes

Suggested Sides

  • lettuce of your choice shredded
  • flatbread e.g. pita or lavash or cooked rice

Instructions
 

Yogurt Sauce

  • Mix yogurt with 1-2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp oil, and a pinch of salt.

Prepare Kebab

  • In a large BOWL, add bell pepper, tomatoes, parsley, garlic, Urfa Kebab spices, and salt to taste (1 tsp recommended).
  • It’s best when all ingredients are very finely chopped.
  • However, don’t use a food processor to avoid making a paste.
  • Mix well. Add meat.
  • Knead thoroughly for 5-10 minutes.
  • Wrap 2 tbsp of meat tightly around each skewer.

Fry Kebab

  • In a PAN, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium-high heat.
  • Fry kebab until crisp and cooked through.

Serve

  • Serve kebab in bread or with rice and topped with lettuce and yogurt sauce.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

*If using wooden skewers, soak them for 30 minutes.
Vegetarian:
  • Substitute meat with 2 additional tomatoes.
  • Spread mixture on prepared pizza dough and bake according to package instructions.
  • Serve pizza with yogurt sauce.
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Turkish Urfa Kebab

Turkish Urfa Kebab

Urfa Kebab has a chocolate aroma with mild heat from Urfa pepper. Both can be widely found in Southern Turkey. The irregular shaped flakes of Urfa biber, also known as Isot pepper, are a versatile condiment that can be sprinkled on cheese, salad, or vegetables of any kind for a new distinct flavor. They might become a favorite condiment in your kitchen.

 

  • 1 lb ground meat (e.g. lamb or beef)
  • 1/2 yellow or orange bell pepper (finely chopped)
  • 1 large tomato (finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp parsley (finely chopped)
  • 2 cups yogurt (plain )
  • skewers*
  • 2 cloves garlic (grated)
  • 1 lemon (for juice)
  • oil
  • salt

Urfa Kebab Culinary Spice Kit

  • Urfa biber flakes

Suggested Sides

  • lettuce of your choice (shredded)
  • flatbread (e.g. pita or lavash or cooked rice)

Yogurt Sauce

  1. Mix yogurt with 1-2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp oil, and a pinch of salt.

Prepare Kebab

  1. In a large BOWL, add bell pepper, tomatoes, parsley, garlic, Urfa Kebab spices, and salt to taste (1 tsp recommended).
  2. It’s best when all ingredients are very finely chopped.
  3. However, don’t use a food processor to avoid making a paste.
  4. Mix well. Add meat.
  5. Knead thoroughly for 5-10 minutes.
  6. Wrap 2 tbsp of meat tightly around each skewer.

Fry Kebab

  1. In a PAN, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium-high heat.

  2. Fry kebab until crisp and cooked through.

Serve

  1. Serve kebab in bread or with rice and topped with lettuce and yogurt sauce.
  2. Enjoy!

*If using wooden skewers, soak them for 30 minutes.

Vegetarian:

  • Substitute meat with 2 additional tomatoes.
  • Spread mixture on prepared pizza dough and bake according to package instructions.
  • Serve pizza with yogurt sauce.
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urfa pepper
4
Jul, 2020
Greek Souvlaki

Greek Souvlaki

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Greek Souvlaki

Greek Souvlaki

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Souvlaki is one of many national Greek dishes. Marinated meat is grilled on a stick and eaten straight off the skewer. The origins of souvlaki date back to ancient Greece where pieces of meat were grilled on a spit. During the Medieval era, Greek street vendors sold souvlaki in bread. However, in Turkey, it's believed that the Turkish shish kebab found its way to Greece and became the Greek souvlaki.
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Hands-on Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb pork tenderloin or lamb shank cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 2 cups Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 English cucumber grated
  • 1-2 lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic or more to taste, grated
  • olive oil
  • salt & pepper
  • 4-12 skewers

Culinary Spice Kit

  • Oregano, garlic, dill weed, ground dill seeds, cinnamon, mint, chili, nutmeg

Optional Vegetable Addition for Skewers

  • 1-2 zucchini or bell pepper cut into 1/2-inch pieces or slices
  • 1 medium onion quartered

Suggested Sides

  • flatbread pita
  • French fries
  • baked potatoes wedges
  • cooked rice

Instructions
 

Prepare

  • In a CONTAINER, add 1/8 cup lemon juice, 1/8 cup olive oil, and Souvlaki spices. Mix well.
  • Add meat and salt to taste. Mix well.
  • Let marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Thread meat onto skewers.
  • Optionally, add vegetables in between.

Tzatziki

  • In a BOWL, add cucumber, garlic to taste, yogurt, and 2 tbsp olive oil. Mix well.
  • Season with salt & pepper to taste.

Grill

  • Grill or fry the skewers until cooked and browned on all sides.

Serve

  • Sprinkle 1-2 tbsp lemon juice over the meat.
  • Serve Souvlaki with Tzatziki and preferred sides.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

▪ Substitute pork with chicken breast or thighs, beef tenderloin, or 8 oz halloumi cheese.
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18
May, 2020
Georgian Badrijani

Georgian Badrijani

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Georgian Badrijani

Badrijani

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The Georgian cuisine developed unique spice blends influenced by their East European and Middle Eastern neighbors. Every family has a secret recipe for the traditional Khmeli-Suneli blend. Walnuts play a prominent role in their daily diet. Enjoy this rich eggplant-walnut dish with an exotic spice blend.
 
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Hands-on Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Georgian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Shopping list

  • 2 eggplants cut into round slices, 1/4 inch thin
  • 2 cup walnuts unshelled
  • fresh bread of your choice

You might have

  • 3 cloves garlic or more to taste
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • olive oil
  • salt

Optional

  • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 8 oz  prosciutto or other thin ham 
  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds

Culinary Spice Kit

  • Khmeli-Suneli (coriander, fenugreek, marigold, hyssop, paprika, mint, black pepper, turmeric, savory, methi, basil, cinnamon, and cloves)

Instructions
 

Prepare

  • In a BOWL, add eggplant slices sprinkled with 1 tsp salt.
  • Let sit for 30 minutes.
  • Rinse, press water out, and pat dry.

Walnut Paste

  • In a FOOD PROCESSOR, grind walnuts, garlic, cilantro (optional), and vinegar.
  • Gradually add water (up to 1/2 cup) to create a thick spread.
  • Season with about half of the Badrijani spices and salt to taste.

Optional

  • Add raw or fried onions. Mix well.

Cook

  • In a PAN, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Fry eggplants on both sides until they are cooked and turn slightly brown.

Finish & Serve

  • Spread walnut paste on each eggplant slice.
  • Serve badrijani with fresh bread.
  • Optionally, top badrijani with ham and/ or garnish with pomegranate seeds.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • Substitute walnuts with pecan or other nuts.
  • Substitute eggplants with four zucchini.
  • Without a food processor:
    Use a store-bought nut butter.
  • For badrijani rolls:
    Slice eggplants lengthwise. After the walnut paste is spread on top, roll them up.
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19
Mar, 2020
Pesto homemade

Italian Pesto Genovese Homemade

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Pesto homemade

Quick Homemade Pesto

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Are you a fan of fresh homemade pesto? The original recipe for Pesto Genovese from the region of Genoa in North Italy dates back to the 8th century. Want to try it? We made it a bit easier for you. It takes only a few minutes - Promise!
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Cuisine Italian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup olive oil good quality!
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan or mixed with pecorino
  • 1 tbsp pine nuts
  • 2-3 cloves garlic optional
  • sea salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Wash the basil leaves, pat dry, and place them in a container in the freezer for 1/2 hour.
  • Put the bowl and blades of the food processor in the fridge for 1/2 hour.
  • Blend all ingredients, except the basil, in the food processor until it becomes a smooth paste.
  • Add the basil and blend until the pesto consistency looks right to you.
  • Enjoy!
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