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Iraqi Lamb and Eggplant Stew with Pitas
By ROBandSEAN
In a bowl, dissolve 2 teaspoons of salt in 1 quart of water
- Kosher salt
- 1 large eggplant (1 1/2 pounds), sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick
- 1/4 cup plus 2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 lamb shanks (about 1 1/4 pounds each)
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 large white onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup pomegranate molasses (see Note)
- 1/2 cup dried yellow split peas (3 ounces)
- 4 dried red chiles
- 2 teaspoons baharat spice blend (see Note) or garam masala
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 8 small pita breads, warmed and torn into large pieces
Classic Macaroni Salad
By ROBandSEAN
Directions Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil
- 4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 cup grated carrot (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers (optional)
Spinach Salad with Grilled Peaches
By ROBandSEAN
Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- For the salad:
- Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 4 ripe peaches, pitted and quartered
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
- 1/2 pound hickory-smoked bacon, roughly chopped
- 8 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- For the dressing:
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) crumbled Danish blue cheese
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
PALEO PUMPKIN COFFEE CAKE
By ROBandSEAN
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line an 8" x 8" cake pan with parchment paper
- PUMPKIN COFFEE CAKE:
- 4 large eggs
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 3/4 cup canned pumpkin
- 1/4 cup coconut oil melted and cooled
- 3/4 cup coconut flour
- 1 cup finely ground almond flour
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- PECAN STREUSEL TOPPING:
- 1 cup raw pecans chopped
- 3 Tbsp coconut oil melted
- 2 Tbsp coconut sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch sea salt
Sweet Potato Hash (with Fried Eggs!)
By ROBandSEAN
What’s better than sweet potato hash? Sweet potato hash with fried eggs! If you’ve got a food processor, this...
- For the hash:
- 1 large garnet yam (I use the term yam and sweet potato interchangeably)
- 1 big pinch of kosher salt
- Several turns of freshly ground black pepper
- A few shakes of garlic powder
- A couple of dashes of onion powder
- A sprinkle of dried herbs (I used Penzeys Parisien Bonnes Herbes)
- 2 tablespoons fat of choice (I used lard)
- Aleppo pepper (optional)
- For the eggs:
- 4 large eggs (2 per serving)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Aleppo pepper (optional)
Chocolate Hazelnut Napoleon
By ROBandSEAN
For the pastry cream, heat the evaporated milk and milk in a medium saucepot until just below a simmer
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup 2% milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons hazelnut liqueur
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup pure hazelnut butter, well-stirred
- Puff Pastry sheets
- icing sugar, for dusting
Paleo Mongolian Beef
By ROBandSEAN
Jump To Recipe This Instant Pot Paleo Mongolian Beef is a dinner must-make! Made with tender, flavorful beef in a ...
- 1 pound flank stead, cut into 1/4-inch thick pieces against the grain
- 2 teaspoons arrowroot or tapioca flour
- 2 tablespoons butter or avocado oil
- 1/2 cup coconut aminos
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 3 garlic cloves, minced (divided)
- 3 teaspoons ginger, grated (divided)
- 2 teaspoon sesame oil (divided)
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 2 medjool dates, pitted and finely chopped*
- Sautéed Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 carrots, cut into match sticks
- 2 cups, napa cabbage thickly sliced
- 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Garnishes
- 1 bunch green onion, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon white sesame seed, for garnish
The Vegan Eggplant Crunchburger [GF]
By ROBandSEAN
This burger is vegan and gluten-free and it’s the most delicious of all the burgers I’ve ever made
- For the Horseradish Mustard Mayo
- 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 2 Tbs. Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbs. prepared horseradish
- A pinch of dried tarragon
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- For the eggplant burgers
- 1 large or 2 medium eggplants, peeled and cubed
- 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 shallot, finely minced
- 1 cup vegan cheese shreds, any flavor
- 1 clove garlic, minced or grated
- 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1 Tbs. fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup gluten-free bread crumbs
- For the toppings
- 1 cup vegan cheese, either slices or shreds (as long as it melts)
- 4 gluten-free buns
- 4 slices beefsteak tomato
- 4 leaves romaine lettuce
- 4 slices red onion
- Horseradish Mustard Mayonnaise (recipe above)
- 4 handfuls of potato chips
Chicken Marsala
By ROBandSEAN
This delicious chicken marsala recipe turns an Italian classic into a quick and easy family favorite
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- Cooking spray
- 1 (8-ounce) package presliced mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup dry Marsala wine
- 1/2 cup frozen green peas
- 2 tablespoons half-and-half
- 4 cups hot cooked fettuccine (about 8 ounces uncooked pasta)
Caramel Apple Crumble Pie
By ROBandSEAN
Directions Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- FOR THE CRUMBLE TOPPING
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- FOR THE PIE
- 1 (9 inch) single pie crust
- 6 apples - peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce