SLOW-COOKER HAWAIIAN OXTAIL SOUP

SLOW-COOKER HAWAIIAN OXTAIL SOUP

SERVES 6 TO 8 Oxtail is a tough but flavorful cut of meat that becomes very tender when cooked slowly. This Hawaiian version of oxtail soup is thin and light. The toppings are reminiscent of a Vietnamese pho. Traditionally this soup calls for peanuts but due to their...
SLOW COOKER BEEF BURGUNDY

SLOW COOKER BEEF BURGUNDY

SERVES 6 Beef Burgundy, also know as Beef bourguignon, is an iconic French recipe. It is a sumptuous and comforting slow-cooked stew. It is delicious over mashed potatoes or cauliflower mash. INGREDIENTS 6 pieces bacon, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 2 large carrots,...
KHORESHT LUBIA SABZ (PERSIAN GREEN BEAN STEW)

KHORESHT LUBIA SABZ (PERSIAN GREEN BEAN STEW)

SERVES 4 Unlike most Persian dishes, Khoresht Lubia Sabz is actually fairly simple to make. The traditional stew calls for diced tomatoes but my mom improvised with sun-dried tomatoes. We all preferred her new version! INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp/30 g ghee 1 cup/150 g onion,...
KALE, SHITAKE MUSHROOM AND BEEF SOUP

KALE, SHITAKE MUSHROOM AND BEEF SOUP

SERVES 4 Soup is one of our favorite meals. We love the flexibility it offers, as our fridge is always filled with a variety of vegetables from local farms. Soup allows us to get creative in the kitchen and mix and match combinations. This soup is one of our...
HOPAR’S CHUNKY GAZPACHO

HOPAR’S CHUNKY GAZPACHO

SERVES 8 When I was growing up, my hopar (Armenian for dad’s brother) owned an Italian restaurant. I loved the gazpacho they served, so refreshing on hot Los Angeles summer nights. It truly hit the spot! I asked him for the recipe and he didn’t remember the amounts,...