Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma

Ingredients: 1 cup plain greek yogurt 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp ground cardamom 2 tsp ground tumeric 2 tsp ground cinnamon 2 tsp Kosher salt Ground black pepper 3 large boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced into 1inch strips 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 large red bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch thin stripsContinue reading “Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma”

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”

Rotisserie Chicken Poke Bowl

Ingredients: 1/3 cup mayonnaise 4 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce 8 oz rice noodles or 1 cup uncooked sushi (short grain) rice 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon honey 1 cup of cooked, shelled edamame 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced 1/2 small cucumber,Continue reading “Rotisserie Chicken Poke Bowl”

California Stacks

Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups cooked short-grain brown rice, from 1/2 cup uncooked 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 8 ounces cooked snow crab meat 1 cup diced cucumber, about 1 small 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives 1/2 cup mashed avocado, about 1 medium 4 teaspoons sesame seeds 4 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, or gluten-free 4 teaspoons mayonnaise,Continue reading “California Stacks”

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”

Spicy Cucumber Salad

This is my favorite way to use all those summer cucumbers! Ingredients: 6 cups sliced cucumber 1 cup sliced yellow onion 1 jalapeño, sliced 1 cup white vinegar 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup salt Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Store in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours before serving.

Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

Ingredients: Salad: 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 red onion, sliced 1 large cucumber, ends trimmed, halved lengthwise, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces  1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste  2 heirloom tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch wedges  Vinaigrette 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil  2 tablespoonsContinue reading “Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Basil Vinaigrette”

Microgreens and Arugula Salad

Ingredients: FOR SALAD: 1 cup of mixed microgreens (e.g. beetroot, radish, basil, parsley, coriander/cilantro, sunflower, red cabbage, kale, broccoli or pea sprouts) 1 handful of arugula or baby spinach leaves 1 medium cucumber, sliced thinly 12 cherry tomatoes, halved Sesame seeds DRESSING: 2 Tbsp good quality olive oil 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tspContinue reading “Microgreens and Arugula Salad”

Caramelized Shallot and Beef Noodles

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sesame oil 3 shallots, thinly sliced 1 pound ground beef 4 cloves garlic, minced (or 2 teaspoons garlic powder) 1 inch fresh ginger, grated (or 2 teaspoons dried ginger) 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari 1 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons fishContinue reading “Caramelized Shallot and Beef Noodles”

Vietnamese Caramelized Pork Bowls

Ingredients: 1 1/2 tbsp peanut oil 1/2 red onion , finely diced 2 tsp ginger , grated 2 garlic cloves , minced 1 jalapeño, deseeded and finely chopped 1 lb ground pork 5 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp fish sauce For serving: 2 green onions, sliced 8 oz cooked vermicelli noodles cucumber slices Carrot ribbonsContinue reading “Vietnamese Caramelized Pork Bowls”