SERVES 6 I have been perfecting the recipe for a slow-cooker chicken mole for several years. I think I finally got it right! The dark chocolate adds richness and complexity, while the peppers add a smoky flavor and the tomatoes brighten up the dish. INGREDIENTS 2...
LEMON-GARLIC CHICKEN
SERVES 4 Lemon-Garlic Chicken is our go-to chicken dish; a good friend we can always count on. The flavors are fresh and bright and the dish is versatile enough to serve with almost any vegetables that you have on hand. We sometimes even whip it up quickly after a...
FRUIT-STUFFED CHICKEN
SERVES 4 This is an impressive dish to make for a holiday gathering in the fall, when apples are in season. The sweet and tart flavor of the apples combined with the zesty orange will fill your house with the comforting scents of autumn. INGREDIENTS 1 roasting chicken...
BALSAMIC ROSEMARY ROASTED CHICKEN AND YAMS
SERVES 4 The balsamic vinegar balances out this one-pot meal by adding the perfect hint of sweetness and acidity. I recommend using a high-quality balsamic vinegar for the best results. INGREDIENTS 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces sea salt and pepper 2 tbsp/30 g...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...