“SPAGHETTI” WITH MEAT SAUCE

“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

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

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

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

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...