Taco Chicken Caesar Salad

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Ghee or olive oil 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup veganaise or mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons adobo sauce from canned chipotles 2 teaspoons garlic saltContinue reading “Taco Chicken Caesar Salad”

Kale Taco Bowls

Ingredients: One bunch kale, destemmed and thinly sliced 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped, plus more for serving Juice of two limes, more lime wedges for serving 1/2 red onion thinly sliced 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp Kosher salt, divided 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, divided 2 lb ground beef 1 tsp cumin 1Continue reading “Kale Taco Bowls”

Cilantro-Mint Chicken with Naan

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts or thighs cut into 1” pieces 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp lime juice 3/4 tsp Kosher salt 1 tsp ground black pepper 1 Tbsp ginger, grated 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp ground fried onions 1/4 cup Greek yogurt 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/4 tsp turmeric 1 tsp cuminContinue reading “Cilantro-Mint Chicken with Naan”

Falafel

Ingredients: 16 ounces dried chickpeas, soaked overnight, drained1 onion, coarsely chopped1 jalapeño, coarsely chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed1 1/2 cups chopped fresh cilantro1 cup chopped fresh parsley1/3 cup flour2 Tablespoons kosher salt2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons ground cardamom1 teaspoon ground cuminVegetable oil (for frying; about 8 cups) Directions: Pulse chickpeas in a food processor, scraping downContinue reading “Falafel”

Banh Mi Tacos

Ingredients: 2 lb pork tenderloin 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 shallot, roughly sliced 2 cloves garlic, smashed 3 Tbsp fish sauce 2 Tbsp canola oil 3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce 2 Tbsp sesame oil 1 tsp ground black pepper 1 large or 2 small radish, peeled and thinly sliced 1 cup shredded carrots 1/4Continue reading “Banh Mi Tacos”

Fried Potato and Avocado Salad

Ingredients: 4 slices prosciutto, cooked and chopped 2 avocados, halved, seeded, peeled and diced 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (1/2 lime) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 large russet potatoes, washed and cut into 1/4 inch slices 1/2 cup canolaContinue reading “Fried Potato and Avocado Salad”

Asian Cucumber Salad

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon rice vinegar2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped4 celery stalks, thinly sliced1 English cucumber, thinly sliced6 scallions, thinly slicedKosher salt and freshly ground pepper Directions: Whisk vinegar, oil, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Add cilantro, celery,Continue reading “Asian Cucumber Salad”

Taco Stuffed Acorn Squash

Ingredients: 2 acorn squash, halved lengthwise and seededOlive oilKosher salt and Ground black pepperPaprika to season1/2 yellow onion, dicedSmall bell pepper (any color), diced3 cloves garlic, minced1 lb ground beef6 oz pork chorizo1 tsp cumin1 tsp coriander1/2 tsp chili powder1/2 tsp Mexican oregano1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed andContinue reading “Taco Stuffed Acorn Squash”

Elote

Ingredients: 1/4 mayonnaise or veganaise 1/4 cup sour cream or Mexican crema 1/2 cup finely crumbled Cotija, plus more for serving 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves, plus more for serving 4 ears shucked corn 1 lime, cut into wedges Directions: 1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat forContinue reading “Elote”

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients: 8 oz rice noodles, cooked according to package directions 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound ground chicken 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 shallot, diced 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger 1 tablespoon Sriracha, plus more for serving Handful chives, chopped 1/4 cup mint leaves,Continue reading “Chicken Lettuce Wraps”