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Shish Taouk with Toum (Chicken Kebabs with Garlic Sauce)
By lorik
1. The night before you want to cook: Mix the first 9 ingredients, from the yogurt to the pimentón, in a large bow...
- For the shish taouk:
- 1 cup Greek-style yogurt
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon za'atar
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/8 teaspoon pimentón (smoked paprika)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 12 crimini mushrooms
- 12 peppadew peppers
- 12 cipollini onions
- 2 zucchini, cut into large chunks
- 2 blocks of halloumi cheese, cut into large chunks
- 2 lemons for grilling, cut into rounds or wedges
- 4 rounds of fresh Syrian bread
- 1 bunch fresh thyme, finely chopped
- For the toum (garlic sauce):
- 6 cloves of garlic
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Large pinch of kosher salt
- 1 large egg white
- 2/3 cup canola oil
- Small bowl of ice water
- Up to 1/2 cup of high-quality mayonnaise
Toasted Pearl Couscous with Chicken and Chickpeas
By lorik
Tip: Don't stir the onion too often as it cooks
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 cup pearl couscous
- 1 medium yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 teaspoons ground sumac, divided
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and halved
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced on diagonal
- 15 ½ -ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus 1½ tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ cup lightly packed fresh mint, chopped
Homemade Chipotles in Adobo Sauce
By lorik
In a medium saucepan, combine the chiles with the water
- 20 dried morita chipotle chiles (about 1 1/4 ounces, stems removed)
- 3 cups of water
- 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1/3 cup cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Saltine Toffee Cookies
By lorik
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C)
- 4 ounces saltine crackers
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
Scotcheroos
By lorik
1. Place corn syrup and sugar into 3-quart saucepan
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 6 cups Kellogg's® Cocoa Krispies® cereal
- OR --
- 6 cups Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal
- 1 package (6 oz., 1 cup) semi-sweet chocolate morsels
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
Drying Herbs
By lorik
Wash and dry the herbs, then remove the leaves from the stems
- Bunch of basil, sage, thyme, or herb of your choice
Orange-Vanilla Smoothies
By lorik
Make this your morning breakfast smoothie!
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1/4 cup instant plain oatmeal
- 2 cups of ice
- 1 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Smoked Baby Back Ribs with Espresso BBQ Sauce
By lorik
Season ribs with salt and pepper and smoke for 3 hours at 225 in preheated smoker
- For BBQ Sauce:
- 6 lbs (3 racks) pork baby back ribs
- Sea salt
- Black Pepper
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup honey
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup double shot espresso from instant or strong brewed coffee
Dan Dan Pork with Cilantro
By lorik
Whisk together broth, sherry, soy sauce, peanut butter, chili garlic sauce, cornstarch, brown sugar, and sesame oil
- WHISK:
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup dry sherry
- 2 Tbsp. each low-sodium soy sauce and creamy peanut butter
- 1 Tbsp. chili garlic sauce
- 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 2 tsp. brown sugar
- 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
- HEAT:
- 1 Tbsp. peanut oil
- 1 lb. ground pork
- 1 Tbsp. each minced fresh garlic and ginger
- 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
- Cooked stir-fry noodles or spaghetti
- Chopped dry-roasted peanuts
Beef Satay
By lorik
Meat that is partially frozen is easier to slice into thin strips
- Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce:
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice from 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons Asian chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1 teaspoon)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 scallions white and green parts, sliced thin
- Beef Satay:
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Asian chili sauce, or more to taste
- 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
- 4 scallions, white & green parts, sliced thin
- 1 recipe Spicy Peanut Sauce