Directions: Whisk together the lemon juice, vegetable oil, plain yogurt, garlic, tomato paste, salt, oregano, pepper, allspice, cinnamon, and cardamom in a large bowl; add the chicken and toss to coat. Transfer the chicken mixture into a large plastic bag; refrigerate at least 4 hours. Anthocyanins are flavonoid category of poly-phenolic compounds found...
Directions: Halve the eggplants and rub them with a tablespoon of olive oil. Broil the eggplants in the oven until soft and mushy. Be sure to turn them as needed so that they cook all over and don’t burn. Remove the eggplants from the broiler and put them directly onto the exposed flame...
Directions: In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, 2 teaspoon of olive oil, lemon juice and tahini. Blend well and scoop out into a large bowl. Set aside. Heat up 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat in a large skillet. Once hot, add the onions and jalapeño and sauté for...
Directions: Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Let sit 20 minutes before serving.Fruits are low in calories and fat and are a source of simple sugars, fiber, and vitamins, which are essential for optimizing our health.Fruits provide plenty of soluble dietary fiber, which helps to ward off cholesterol and fats from the...
Directions: Combine first 6 ingredients; chill. Combine bulgur and 2 cups water in a medium bowl. Let stand 30 minutes; drain bulgur through a fine sieve, pressing out excess liquid. Combine bulgur, lamb, and next 7 ingredients (through red pepper) in a food processor; process just until smooth. Cover and chill 30 minutes.Form...
Directions: Prepare a gas grill for direct-heat cooking over moderately high heat. Cut 8 thin slices from lemons, then squeeze enough juice from remainder to measure 2 tablespoons and put in a bowl. Halve cheese diagonally, then cut each triangle, cut side down, into 1/3-inch thick slices.Mince garlic and mash to a paste...
Directions: Combine the water, sugar, and yeast, and let it stand for about 10 minutes until foamy. Meanwhile, combine the flour and salt in a large bowl. Add the olive oil and work it in with your fingers. Make a well in the center, add the yeast and water mixture, and stir to...
Directions: Heat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion and bell pepper. Cook gently until very soft, about 20 minutes. Add garlic and cook until tender, 1 to 2 minutes; stir in cumin, paprika and cayenne, and cook 1 minute. Pour in tomatoes and...
In a large bowl add the ricotta and stir well with a spatula (you’re looking to smooth out the cheese). Add the sugar and flour and stir thoroughly with the ricotta. Add the eggs one at a time and thereafter blend in the cinnamon, orange zest, vanilla, and salt. Move the bater to...
Ingredients 250 g water spinach 5 cloves garlic, chopped roughly Trim and discard thickest parts of vegetable stems. Cut into 4 cm lengths. Separate stem and leaf parts. Rinse.Heat oil over a low flame, add garlic, ginger, and chilli. Fry till fragrant. Bring the flame to a high heat. Add stem sections. Stir...
Blanch pork in a pot of boiling water. Throw out water. Put pork back in pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 30 minutes. Heat a wok and add sauce ingredients. Mix well and bring to a boil. Add pork and cook each surface for a few minutes...
In a clay pot or casserole dish, brown chicken in vegetable oil.Add garlic and ginger and fry for a couple of minutes.Mix sesame oil, rice wine, soy sauce, chillies and sugar, add to pot. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Place basil on top of chicken, cook for a...
Soak mushrooms and wood ear in water until soft (about 20 minutes).Cut up tofu, pig's blood, carrot, and bamboo shoots.Slice pork into very thin strips. Put in a bowl and add 2 teaspoons of cornstarch.Mix well and let stand.Trim mushrooms and wood ear stems and slice thinly. Place stock in a large pot...
Ingredients 300 g (11 oz) bamboo shoots, cut into small chunks *250 g (9 oz) pork chops or spareribs, chopped into 5 cm (2") pieces 5 cups water I cup of chicken stock Salt to taste Method Place bamboo in a pot with plenty of water, bring to boil, simmer uncovered for 20...
Along with rice and wheat, soybeans are one of the world’s great staples. Of the three, soybeans are the most nourishing. They are very high in protein (37%), much higher than meat (15 – 20%) and any other plant, and the only plant source of complete protein. Furthermore, soy protein is considered very...
Serves 4–5 Ingredients Noodles: 200 g (7 oz) dried noodles 100 g (3.5 oz) chicken breast 60 g (2 oz) oriental cucumber 60 g (2 oz) carrot Dressing: 1/2 cup cool water 4 teaspoons sesame paste 2 teaspoons peanut butter 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons white sugar 4 teaspoons soy sauce 4...
