by Admin | Jul 14, 2020 | Main Dishes
SERVES 6 Inspired by a delicious meal at a Vietnamese restaurant in New York City, this dish skips the oyster sauce but stays true to the notion of beef sautéed with lots of onions, garlic and scallions, and served over watercress. The sweetness of the well-cooked...
by Admin | Jul 14, 2020 | Main Dishes
SERVES 6 Beef cheeks, called joues de boeuf in French, are an inexpensive and often overlooked cut of meat. As a result of the extensive chewing cows do, they are one of the toughest cuts of meat on the cow. When cooked properly, the connective tissue softens and the...
by Admin | Jul 13, 2020 | Main Dishes
SERVES 8 I liberally use fresh herbs in my cooking, partly due to my background. Both Armenian and Persian cuisines are very herb heavy. One of my favorite ways to use fresh herbs is to make sauces to serve with grilled meats. This simple cilantro sauce adds a zesty...
by Admin | Jul 13, 2020 | Main Dishes
SERVES 4 This was one of my favorite meals my mom made for us growing up. She often served the kotlets with homemade French fries. I have made a few minor Paleo adjustments to her original recipe: I have omitted white flour and swapped out the white potato for sweet...
by Admin | Jul 13, 2020 | Main Dishes
SERVES 4 (MAKES 10 MEATBALLS) Like most Middle Eastern dishes, koofteh takes a while to make because the meatballs are simmered in broth, low and slow. This dish is perfect for a leisurely weekend dinner. Traditionally this recipe calls for white rice, but I’ve...