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Aug, 2023
Mediterranean Watermelon Feta Salad

Mediterranean Watermelon Feta Salad

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Mediterranean Watermelon Feta Salad

Mediterranean Watermelon Feta Salad

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Beat the heat with a refreshing and delightful Mediterranean watermelon feta salad! This colorful and mouthwatering summer dish combines the sweetness of juicy watermelon, the savory richness of feta cheese, and the freshness of mint leaves, creating a perfect balance of flavors, with a twist of pink pepperberries and citrus herbs.
Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or looking for a light and healthy side dish, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Ready in just a few minutes, this salad will become your go-to summer favorite!
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hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Fresh Produce

  • 6 cups cubed fresh watermelon bite-size
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice or more to taste

Dairy

  • 1/2 cup crumbled or small cubed feta cheese (about 5-6 oz) [1]

Packaged Goods/Staples

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt & pepper

Optional

  • 1-3 tsp honey or syrup or fresh berry puree [2]
  • 1/8 cup black olive slices
  • some fresh mint leaves for garnish

Suggested Side

  • Roasted bread slices, drizzled with olive oil

Culinary Spice Kit

  • Lemon balm, pink pepperberries, tangerine peel, mint, Marash chili, marjoram, tarragon

Instructions
 

Dressing

  • In a CUP, mix lemon juice, oil, Watermelon Feta Salad spices.
  • Season with sweetener (optional) and pepper to taste.

Salad

  • In a large BOWL, combine watermelon, cheese, and olives (optional).
  • Add the dressing and toss everything together until the ingredients are evenly coated.
  • Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning to your preference.
  • Keep the salad in the fridge for 30-60 minutes.
  • Serve with roasted bread slices.
  • Optionally, garnish the Watermelon Feta Salad with a few extra mint leaves for an added pop of color.

Notes

[1] Alternatives: firm cotija, queso fresco, halloumi, or tofu
[2] Adjust the sweetness to your liking.
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Aug, 2023
Indian Masala Burger

Indian Masala Burger

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Indian Masala Burger

Indian Masala Burger

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This Indian masala burger is a delicious fusion of traditional Indian spices and Western-style fast-food. The patty is made from ground meat infused with aromatic masala spices, and the addition of grated or pureed beetroots adds a unique sweetness and vibrant color. Served on a burger bun with an exotic yogurt coconut dressing, this burger is a flavorful and satisfying treat.
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hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Coconut Raita

  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut unsweetened
  • 1 Persian cucumber grated
  • 1-2 tbsp fresh cilantro or mint leaves chopped
  • 1 fresh green chilies or to taste finely chopped

Masala Burger

  • 1 lb ground meat beef, lamb, pork, or poultry
  • 1 cup raw beetroot, grated 3.5 oz
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs or ground nuts
  • 4 burger buns

Culinary Spice Kit

  • Turmeric, coriander, cumin, black pepper, fennel, cardamom, cinnamon, ajwan, nutmeg, cloves, saffron

Instructions
 

Coconut Raita

  • In a small BOWL, mix coconut, cucumber, and yogurt.
  • Season with cilantro, chili and salt to taste.
  • Cool in the fridge for about 30 minutes.

Masala Burger

  • In a large BOWL, add the meat, beetroot, egg, breadcrumbs, Masala Burger spices, and salt to taste (1/2-1 tsp). Knead well.
  • Form burger patties of the same size and thickness and create a slight indent in the center.
  • Preheat your GRILL or stovetop GRIDDLE or PAN over medium-high heat.
  • Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes over medium-high on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
  • While the patties are cooking, you can lightly toast the burger buns on the grill or in a separate pan.
  • Once the patties are cooked to your liking, remove them from the heat and let them rest for a minute before your assemble your burgers.
  • Serve the delicious beetroot beef burgers with the coconut raita and your choice of sides like fries or a fresh salad.
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Aug, 2022
Indian Tandoori

Indian Tandoori

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Indian Tandoori

Indian Tandoori

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Well-known Tandoori BBQ develops its flavor in a fragrant yogurt-marinade. The spice blend includes ajowan, an extraordinary aromatic Indian spice. Ajowan has a thyme-anise-like taste, slightly bitter and nutty. Dip the grilled goodness into a mint chutney from fresh herbs.
 
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hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1.25 lb chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces

Fresh Produce

  • 3 cloves garlic grated
  • 1.5 inch ginger grated
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1 lemon for juice

Dairy

  • 2/3 cup yogurt plain

Packaged Goods/Staples

  • 12 skewers *)
  • salt
  • oil

Tandoori Culinary Spice Kit

  • [1] Paprika, cinnamon, cardamom, ajowan, turmeric, cloves, cumin, white pepper, coriander
  • [2] Chili flakes

Suggested Sides

  • 2 cups basmati rice cooked or steamed

Instructions
 

Marinade

  • In a BOWL, add yogurt, Tandoori [1] spices, 2/3 of the garlic and ginger, salt and Tandoori [2] spices to taste. Mix well.
  • Coat chicken with the marinade.
  • Cover and let marinate in the fridge for 2 to 24 hours.

Mint chutney

  • In a FOOD PROCESSOR, blend mint, cilantro, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/3 of the garlic and ginger, salt and Tandoori [2] spices to taste.
  • Add water as needed to create a thick sauce.
  • Cover and keep cool until serving.

Bake

  • Preheat OVEN to 425°F.
  • Thread chicken onto skewers.
  • Place skewers in a BAKING DISH lined with aluminum foil.
  • Roast in the OVEN for 20 to 30 minutes, until cooked through, turning midway.

Serve

  • Serve tandoori with rice or bread, the mint chutney, and optionally a fresh salad.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

*) If using wooden skewers, soak them first for 30 minutes in water.
▪ Substitute chicken with lamb loin, sirloin beef, veal, mushrooms, potatoes, and/ or boiled paneer or tofu.
▪ Substitute cilantro with parsley.
▪ Substitute rice with naan or chapati bread.
 
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Aug, 2022
Maghrebi Chermoula Tagine

Maghrebi Chermoula Tagine

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Maghrebi Chermoula Tagine

Maghrebi Chermoula Tagine

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Chermoula is an aromatic marinade from North Africa. It's popular in the Maghrebi countries from Tunisia to Morocco. With its base of fresh herbs it's similar to South American chimichurri. It's mainly used in slow cooked tagines with fish or chicken. Alternatively, try it as a seasoning on grilled meat, fish, or vegetables.
 
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hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Algerian, Libyan, Moroccan, Tunisian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1.5 lbs fish filet * for instance: salmon, halibut, sea bass, or red snapper

Fresh Produce

  • 6 tbsp finely chopped herbs: cilantro and parsley 50:50 **
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice

Packaged Goods/Staples

  • olive oil
  • salt & pepper

Chermoula Culinary Spice Kit

  • Paprika, cumin, garlic, tangerine peel

Optional

  • harissa chili paste or fresh chopped chilies

Suggested Sides

  • fresh bread
  • finely chopped tomatoes + cucumbers
  • carrot, potato, or couscous salad ****

Instructions
 

Prepare chermoula

  • Mix herbs, garlic, lemon juice, 3 tbsp oil, and Chermoula spices.
  • Optionally, add chilies to taste.

Marinate

  • Spread a thin layer of oil on the bottom of a BAKING DISH.
  • Place the fish * (skin-side down) in the BAKING DISH.
  • Season it with salt & pepper to taste.
  • Coat it evenly with chermoula.
  • Cover it with aluminum foil.
  • Let it marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes to 2 hours.

Bake

  • Preheat the OVEN to 300°F. ***
  • Bake the fish for 15-20 minutes (for the meat: 1-2 hours), until it's cooked through.

Easier alternative (instead of marinate and bake):

  • Season chermoula with salt & pepper to taste.
  • Spread it over grilled fish, meat, or vegetables.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

* Substitute with 2 lbs chicken legs or lamb chops.
** If necessary, substitute cilantro with parsley.
*** Optionally, add carrots and/or bell pepper slices on top of the fish or chicken.
**** Couscous salad
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Jun, 2021
Chimichurri Chicken by SimplyStacieBlog

Uruguayan Chimichurri Rojo

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Chimichurri Chicken by SimplyStacieBlog

Uruguayan Chimichurri Rojo

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Chimichurri Rojo is the red version of this savory sauce with plenty of parsley. It's very popular as a BBQ condiment in Uruguay and Argentina, the neighbors of the Rio de la Plata. Everyone mixes its own version. So, feel free to use more or fewer tomatoes, garlic, and chili flakes. Make this recipe for marinated fish or chicken, or serve the sauce with any grilled meat or vegetables.
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Hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Uruguayan
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs fish filet e. g. salmon
  • 2 cups parsley finely chopped, packed
  • 1-2 large tomatoes finely chopped
  • fresh bread e. g. ciabatta
  • garlic grated (to taste)
  • 0.5 cup red wine vinegar
  • olive oil
  • salt & pepper

Chimichurri Culinary Spice Kit

  • [1] Paprika, black pepper, garlic, oregano, lime peel
  • [2] Red chili flakes

Optional

  • a fresh salad of your choice

Instructions
 

Chimichurri sauce

  • Mix parsley, tomatoes, garlic, vinegar, and 1 tbsp oil.
  • Season with Chimichurri Spices ([1] all + [2] to taste) and salt to taste.

Fish

  • Place the fish in a BAKING DISH and season it with salt & pepper.
  • Spread about half of the Chimichurri sauce over it. Cover.
  • Keep it in the fridge for 2 hours to overnight.
  • Keep the rest of the sauce in the fridge.

Preheat the OVEN to 350°F.

  • Cover the fish with aluminum foil and bake it until it is cooked through. Check frequently.

Serve

  • Serve the fish with fresh bread, the remaining sauce, and optionally a fresh salad of your choice.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Substitute the fish with chicken breast. Substitute parsley with cilantro.
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Uruguayan Chimichurri Rojo

Uruguayan Chimichurri Rojo

Chimichurri Rojo is the red version of this savory sauce with plenty of parsley. It’s very popular as a BBQ condiment in Uruguay and Argentina, the neighbors of the Rio de la Plata. Everyone mixes its own version. So, feel free to use more or fewer tomatoes, garlic, and chili flakes. Make this recipe for marinated fish or chicken, or serve the sauce with any grilled meat or vegetables.

  • 1.5 lbs fish filet (e. g. salmon)
  • 2 cups parsley (finely chopped, packed)
  • 1-2 large tomatoes (finely chopped)
  • fresh bread (e. g. ciabatta)
  • garlic (grated (to taste))
  • 0.5 cup red wine vinegar
  • olive oil
  • salt & pepper

Chimichurri Culinary Spice Kit

  • [1] Paprika, black pepper, garlic, oregano, lime peel
  • [2] Red chili flakes

Optional

  • a fresh salad of your choice

Chimichurri sauce

  1. Mix parsley, tomatoes, garlic, vinegar, and 1 tbsp oil.

  2. Season with Chimichurri Spices ([1] all + [2] to taste) and salt to taste.

Fish

  1. Place the fish in a BAKING DISH and season it with salt & pepper.

  2. Spread about half of the Chimichurri sauce over it. Cover.

  3. Keep it in the fridge for 2 hours to overnight.

  4. Keep the rest of the sauce in the fridge.

Preheat the OVEN to 350°F.

  1. Cover the fish with aluminum foil and bake it until it is cooked through. Check frequently.

Serve

  1. Serve the fish with fresh bread, the remaining sauce, and optionally a fresh salad of your choice.
  2. Enjoy!

Substitute the fish with chicken breast. Substitute parsley with cilantro.

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2
Jun, 2021
Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

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Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

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When visiting Jamaica or the Caribbean Islands, you'll most likely be invited by a lovely aroma coming from these little traditional houses called Jerk huts. In a casual outdoor dining setting, you can experience jerk chicken grilled the traditional way over green pimento wood. Enjoy the authentic taste of Jamaican pimento at home with our jerk chicken spice blend.
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hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Jamaican
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken legs or thighs with skin
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 shallots roughly cut
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 1-2 tbsp brown sugar to taste
  • 1 lime or lemon quartered
  • oil
  • salt

Jerk Culinary Spice Kit

  • Pouch [1] Allspice (Jamaican pimento), thyme, black peppercorn, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg
  • Pouch [2] Habanero chili very hot!

Suggested Sides

  • Cooked rice or baked potatoes.
  • Slices of fresh mango or papaya.
  • Caribbean rice & beans (recipe link in the notes)
  • Caribbean coleslaw (recipe link in the notes)

Instructions
 

Marinate

  • In a BLENDER, add garlic, shallots, tamari, vinegar, sugar, 2 tbsp oil, Jerk [1] spices, and a pinch of salt.
  • Add Jerk [2] spices to taste.
  • Blend into a smooth paste.
  • In a CONTAINER, add the chicken pieces and mix them well with the marinade.
  • Let them marinate in the fridge for 24 hours. Turn the chicken pieces occasionally.

Bake

  • Preheat OVEN to 400°F. Place chicken pieces on a greased BAKING SHEET.
  • Bake in the center of the OVEN, turning occasionally, for 20-30 minutes until all chicken pieces are cooked through.
  • When they are browned enough on the outside, turn the heat down to 350°F.

Serve

  • Sprinkle the jerk chicken pieces with lime juice to taste and serve them with your preferred sides. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Grill the marinated chicken at your next BBQ.
  • For a darker skin, brown the chicken pieces over high heat on a greased GRIDDLE or PAN before you bake them in the OVEN until cooked through.
  • Caribbean rice and beans recipe
  • In the Caribbean, rice and beans are often called rice and peas because, originally, the dish is made with pigeon peas. Today, kidney beans are most commonly used.Caribbean Coleslaw
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