SERVES 6 Beef Burgundy, also know as Beef bourguignon, is an iconic French recipe. It is a sumptuous and comforting slow-cooked stew. It is delicious over mashed potatoes or cauliflower mash. INGREDIENTS 6 pieces bacon, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 2 large carrots,...
KHORESHT LUBIA SABZ (PERSIAN GREEN BEAN STEW)
SERVES 4 Unlike most Persian dishes, Khoresht Lubia Sabz is actually fairly simple to make. The traditional stew calls for diced tomatoes but my mom improvised with sun-dried tomatoes. We all preferred her new version! INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp/30 g ghee 1 cup/150 g onion,...
KALE, SHITAKE MUSHROOM AND BEEF SOUP
SERVES 4 Soup is one of our favorite meals. We love the flexibility it offers, as our fridge is always filled with a variety of vegetables from local farms. Soup allows us to get creative in the kitchen and mix and match combinations. This soup is one of our...
HOPAR’S CHUNKY GAZPACHO
SERVES 8 When I was growing up, my hopar (Armenian for dad’s brother) owned an Italian restaurant. I loved the gazpacho they served, so refreshing on hot Los Angeles summer nights. It truly hit the spot! I asked him for the recipe and he didn’t remember the amounts,...
GARLIC SOUP WITH BROCCOLI RABE AND POACHED EGGS
SERVES 4 Most garlic and egg soup recipes I have seen call for day-old bread. By swapping out the bread for broccoli rabe, we end up with a more flavorful and nutritious meal. The slightly bitter and spicy flavor of the broccoli rabe pairs perfectly with the rich...
CURRIED CHICKEN AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
SERVES 6 Butternut squash makes for a naturally sweet and luxuriously creamy soup. With the addition of diced chicken, the soup is surprisingly filling and can be served as a main course. INGREDIENTS 4 tbsp/60 g butter 1 cup/150 g white onion, chopped 2 tbsp/15 g...
CARAMELIZED ONION AND BEET SOUP
SERVES 6 The sweet and smoky caramelized onions paired with the earthy beets give this soup a rich and satisfying flavor that simultaneously evokes sophistication and comfort. INGREDIENTS 2 lbs/907 g fresh beets, peeled and chopped 5 cups/1183 ml Chicken Broth ½ tsp...
THAI BEEF AND CUCUMBER SALAD
SERVES 4 This pungent, tangy and remarkably fresh salad makes a delicious and filling meal! INGREDIENTS FOR THE MARINADE: 1 ½ lbs/680 g flank steak ⅓ cup/80 ml coconut aminos 2 tbsp/30 ml lime juice 1 tbsp/15 g fresh ginger, minced 2 garlic cloves, crushed ½ tsp sea...
TABBOULEH SALAD
SERVES 8 Tabbouleh is traditionally made with bulgur. The riced cauliflower is a perfect replacement, adding a hint of the light color associated with tabbouleh. Since parsley is the dominant flavor in tabbouleh, you don’t miss much with this swap. This salad is also...
SPICY WATERMELON AND MINT SALAD
SERVES 8 This sweet, spicy and tangy salad is a perfect accompaniment to BBQ! INGREDIENTS 1 cup/150 g red onion, chopped Filtered water 4 cups/720 g seedless watermelon, chopped 2 cups/360 g cucumber, partially peeled, chopped 1 serrano pepper, minced 2 tbsp/3 g fresh...