“SPAGHETTI” WITH MEAT SAUCE

“SPAGHETTI” WITH MEAT SAUCE

SERVES 6 TO 8 The vegetables and meat make this meal so hearty you won’t miss the spaghetti. Plus, this Paleo modification of spaghetti squash will leave you feeling satiated, light and energetic. INGREDIENTS FOR THE “SPAGHETTI”: 1 large spaghetti squash, halved...

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GRAPE LEAF AND CABBAGE DOLMAS

GRAPE LEAF AND CABBAGE DOLMAS

SERVES 10 Many Armenian dishes require long prep times and then cook “low and slow.” I remember spending half a day making these with my mom and grandma! So we always made dolmas in bulk for a few meals. You can halve the recipe or freeze the leftovers for another...

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SUN-DRIED-TOMATO-AND-FENNEL-BRAISED SHORT RIBS

SUN-DRIED-TOMATO-AND-FENNEL-BRAISED SHORT RIBS

SERVES 4 Beef short ribs are packed with flavor and become unbelievably tender when slowly cooked. The sun-dried tomatoes and fennel give these braised short ribs a Mediterranean twist. INGREDIENTS 2 ½ lbs/1 kg beef short ribs 2 tsp/10 g coriander 2 tsp/10 g cumin sea...

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OSSO BUCO

OSSO BUCO

SERVES 6 There are many reasons to love osso buco, one being the delectable marrow in the center that adds a delicious richness to the sauce. What makes this dish for me, though, is the gremolata, a garnish typically made from chopped parsley, garlic and lemon zest. I...

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SLOW-COOKER LAMB VINDALOO

SLOW-COOKER LAMB VINDALOO

SERVES 6 My grandma taught me that food always tastes best when it is made from scratch. Although I have curry pastes in my pantry for when I am short on time, I always jump at an opportunity to make my own. This exquisite spicy curry dish is surprisingly simple to...

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PANFRIED FILET WITH SHALLOT SAUCE

PANFRIED FILET WITH SHALLOT SAUCE

SERVES 4 Most of us reserve indulging in an elegant filet mignon for a celebratory restaurant meal. That restaurant filet can easily be made at home, with higher quality ingredients and at a fraction of the price. Even fancy restaurants are likely going to use...

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SAUTÉED BEEF OVER WATERCRESS

SAUTÉED BEEF OVER WATERCRESS

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...

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BEEF CHEEK BRAISED WITH TOMATOES

BEEF CHEEK BRAISED WITH TOMATOES

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...

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FLANK STEAK WITH CILANTRO SAUCE

FLANK STEAK WITH CILANTRO SAUCE

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...

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PALEO PERSIAN KOTLET (CUTLET)

PALEO PERSIAN KOTLET (CUTLET)

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...

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