MOROCCAN MEATBALLS

MOROCCAN MEATBALLS

SERVES 6 to 8 Morocco has long been on my list of must-visit countries. Twisting alleys, markets crowded with vendors, scampering trained monkeys... I need to see it all. The country sits in the northwestern corner of Africa, and the influence of Arab and Moorish...

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THE BEST CHICKEN YOU WILL EVER EAT

THE BEST CHICKEN YOU WILL EVER EAT

SERVES 6 to 12 art The grill is not always kind to our lean, reliable friend, the skinless, boneless breast. But this recipe unlocks the secrets of juicy, flavorful meat with minimal work. Infused with zing from a relatively quick brining and coated in a fragrant...

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CINNAMON BEEF STEW WITH ORANGE GREMOLATA

CINNAMON BEEF STEW WITH ORANGE GREMOLATA

SERVES 6 to 10 Stews are lovely because, while they simmer, I forget that I’m the one who made them. When it’s time to sit down and eat, I feel as if someone else cooked for me. What a treat! In this flavorful stew, the cinnamon and herbs create a mellow, earthy gravy...

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PAD THAI

PAD THAI

SERVES 2 Sometimes you just want a pile of something spicy, creamy, and comfortable, like Pad Thai. But the original dish uses rice noodles (fail), soy sauce (fail), peanuts (fail), and sugar (fail) to create the delicate Thai balance of sour, sweet, and salty. This...

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GARLIC-BROWNED GROUND MEAT

GARLIC-BROWNED GROUND MEAT

SERVES 6 to 8 A pan of freshly-browned ground meat is pure potential, a culinary blank canvas. Sometimes, the aroma is so tempting, I eat it just like that – with a spoon, from a bowl – so I can experience the pure meat-ness of it. Later, combined with vegetables and...

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GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS

GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS

SERVES 6 to 8 Fresh off the grill, this chicken is crisp and garlicky with a satisfying char. Dressed up with seasonings, sauces, and vegetables, the leftovers are so versatile, they’re easily transformed from a “basic ingredient” to a meal worthy of licking your...

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Cajun Turkey and Rice

Cajun Turkey and Rice

Servings: 6 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cook time: 1 hour and 10 minutes Ready in: 1 hour, 25 minutes Ingredients • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 onion, chopped • 1 pound ground turkey • 1 1/4 cups tomatoes, diced • 1 cup organic tomato sauce •...

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Beef Veggie Soup

Beef Veggie Soup

Servings: 5 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Ready in: 40 minutes Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef • 1/2 cup onion, chopped • 2 cups organic tomato sauce • 1/2 cup celery, chopped • 1 cup carrots, sliced • 1-1/4 cups mushrooms, chopped • 1-1/4...

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Chicken Salad Surprise

Chicken Salad Surprise

Servings: 8 Ready in: 1 hour and 45 minutes Ingredients • 1 large pasture-fed, free-range egg • 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard • 1/2 cup avocado oil • 1/2 cup olive oil • 1/4 teaspoon unrefined sea salt • 1/4 teaspoon ground white...

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Stir-Fried Beef with Flax seeds

Stir-Fried Beef with Flax seeds

Servings: 4 Preparation time: 40 minutes Cook time: 9 minutes Ready in: 49 minutes Ingredients • 4 tablespoons and 1 teaspoon olive oil • 4 tablespoons coconut aminos • 4 tablespoons raw honey • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 2 green onions, chopped • 1/2 teaspoon...

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