Ingredients Tzatziki: ½ cup grated persian cucumbers ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup Greek yogurt 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice 1-2 cloves garlic, pressed or grated 1 teaspoon fresh dill weed Chicken: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs) ½ teaspoon EACH: kosher salt AND black pepper ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon EACH: fresh […]
Ingredients Tzatziki: ½ cup grated persian cucumbers ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup Greek yogurt 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice 1-2 cloves garlic, pressed or grated 1 teaspoon fresh dill weed Chicken: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs) ½ teaspoon EACH: kosher salt AND black pepper ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon EACH: fresh […]
Ingredients Salad 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar ½ teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon ground pepper ⅛ teaspoon salt ½ cup crumbled or diced feta cheese (about 2 ounces) ½ English cucumber or 2 baby cucumbers, halved and thinly sliced ½ cup grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise ¼ cup […]
Ingredients 2 (6 ounce) cans salmon, drained and flaked 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 3 teaspoons Sriracha 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 6 sheets nori 2 cups cooked and cooled short- or medium-grain rice 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds 2 Persian (mini) cucumbers, cut into matchsticks 1 large carrot, cut into matchsticks 2 scallions, halved lengthwise and cut […]
Ingredients 1 (8.7 oz) package Sea Cuisine Potato & Herb Cod 4 ounces mixed baby greens 6 ounces green beans, trimmed 2-3 eggs, cold ½ cup olives (use green, Kalamata, etc.) 2 medium tomatoes, sliced 2 Persian cucumbers, sliced Dressing: 4 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon EACH: minced garlic AND […]
Ingredients beef shawarma: 2 tablespoons shawarma seasoning (homemade or store-bought 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 ½ – 2 pounds flank or skirt steak vermicelli rice pilaf: 3 tablespoons ghee ¾ cup vermicelli pasta 2 cups long-grain parboiled rice 4 cups warm water or low sodium chicken broth optional toppings: sliced onions, cucumbers, […]
Ingredients For the chicken: 1 lb. of uncooked chicken breasts 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon EACH: Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, smoked sweet paprika, sea salt AND garlic powder For the salad: 2 cups uncooked orzo pasta 2 persian cucumbers, quartered then thinly chopped 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved […]
Ingredients to make sesame ginger salmon salad: Salmon: I like to use fresh salmon for this recipe. We marinate it in a few select seasonings before tossing it on the grill. Honey: there’s honey in the marinade for the salmon as well as the sesame ginger dressing Soy Sauce: Soy sauce adds a deep umami […]
Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 6 Persian cucumbers 2 teaspoons granulated sugar ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup thinly sliced red onion ¼ cup white-wine vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill ¼ teaspoon ground pepper Directions Instructions Checklist Step 1 Using a mandoline (or a knife), thinly slice cucumbers 1/4 inch thick. Transfer the cucumber slices to a […]
Ingredients kofta: 1 – 1¼ pound 90% lean ground beef (or lamb) ½ cup chopped parsley 1 small yellow onion, finely minced ½ teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground sumac ½ teaspoon saffron salt and pepper to serve: pitas, lettuce, parsley, sliced onions, cucumbers etc. garlic tahini sauce: ⅓ cup tahini paste 1-2 cloves garlic, […]