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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
SERVES 6 TO 8 Liver is rich in iron and other minerals, choline and B vitamins, especially vitamins B6 and B12. In addition, it’s a good source of the fat-soluble vitamins A, D and K. Heart is a rich source of Coenzyme Q10 and a helpful substance that supports many...
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...
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,...
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...
Chili Mahi-Mahi (Total Time: 20 MIN| Serves: 4) Ingredients: 1/3 cup chopped Green Chilies 4 Mahi Mahi Fillets 2 tbsp. Butter, melted ¼ tsp Salt ¼ tsp Pepper 1 ½ cups Water Directions: Melt the butter in your Instant Pot on SAUTE. Sprinkle the fish with salt and...
