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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PALEO KOOFTEH (PERSIAN MEATBALLS

PALEO KOOFTEH (PERSIAN MEATBALLS

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...

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BANGKOK MEATBALLS

BANGKOK MEATBALLS

SERVES 6 This twist on a traditional meatball is to die for! Thai flavors are some of my favorites and I jump at every opportunity to experiment with them. Thai chili peppers are sometimes hard to come by. If you can’t find some, serrano peppers make a good...

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Paleo meals

Paleo meals

Classic Lobster Tomato Stew (Total Time: 15 MIN| Serves: 4) Ingredients: 4 lobster tails, defrosted 2 cups cherry tomatoes, chopped 2 cups fish stock 1 cup celery, finely chopped 2 shallots, diced 2 cups heavy cream 3 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp butter Spices: 1 tbsp Old...

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Paleo food list

Paleo food list

Classic Fish Stew (Total Time: 30 MIN| Serves: 6) Ingredients: 2 lbspollock fillets, skinless 1 lb king prawns, raw shelled ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 small onions, finely chopped 2 celery stalks, finely chopped 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves,...

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Paleo cookies

Paleo cookies

Clams in a White Wine Sauce (Total Time: 15 MIN| Serves: 4) Ingredients: 2 cups Veggie Broth ¼ cup White Wine 2 tsp minced Garlic 2 tbsp. Lemon Juice 2 ½ pounds Clams ¼ cup Olive Oil ¼ cup chopped Basil Directions: Heat the oil in your Instant Pot on SAUTE. Add garlic...

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