Indian Spiced Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets 1 teaspoon salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 1-1/2 teaspoons garam masala 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes, drained 1/2 cup frozen peas 1 medium lemon, sliced into wedges Directions: Place cauliflower in large saucepan. Cover with water; bring to boil.Continue reading “Indian Spiced Shepherd’s Pie”

Duck Fried Rice

Ingredients: 4 duck breasts Kosher salt 1 teaspoon olive oil 3 tablespoons duck fat 4 scallions, chopped, white and green parts separate 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced 1 to 3 small, hot chiles, seeded and chopped 3 cups cooked jasmine rice 2 carrots, peeled and diced small 1 cup peas, freshContinue reading “Duck Fried Rice”

Sheet Pan Gnocchi Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1 lb fresh gnocchi 1 large crown of broccoli cut into florets (4 cups florets) 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced 1 leek, cleaned and cut into half moons 8 oz sliced crimini mushrooms 2 Tbsp Ghee 1 Tbsp olive oil Kosher salt and ground black pepper 2 Tbsp tomato paste 2 TbspContinue reading “Sheet Pan Gnocchi Stir Fry”

Spicy Sesame Chicken and Noodles

Ingredients: 1/3 cup, plus 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1-2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes 1/3 cup raw cashews, roughly chopped 2-3 strips orange or clementine peel 8 ounces ramen noodles 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds 1 lb pound ground chicken 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced 1Continue reading “Spicy Sesame Chicken and Noodles”

Charred Green Bean and Pork Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 10 oz green beans 1 lb ribeye pork chops, sliced 1/2 yellow onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp ginger, grated 2 1/2 Tbsp vegetable or canola oil SAUCE 1 Tbsp dark soy sauce 1 Tbsp Chinese cooking wine 1 tsp sugar 1 1/2 tsp Chili Garlic Sauce Directions: 1. Mix Sauce ingredientsContinue reading “Charred Green Bean and Pork Stir-Fry”

Mango Chutney

Ingredients: 3 cups diced mango 1/2 cup red onion, diced 1/3 cup golden raisins 1/3 cup brown sugar 5 cloves garlic, minced 3 Tbsp ginger root, grated 3 Tbsp white wine vinegar 1/4 tsp Kosher salt 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes Directions: 1. Combine all of the ingredients in a medium saucepan. Set over medium-lowContinue reading “Mango Chutney”

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”

Sesame Cauliflower and Bok Choy

Ingredients: 4 cups cauliflower florets 2 heads bok choy, roughly chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon corn starch 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce Garnish: scallions, toasted sesame seeds Sauce 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 teaspoons sesame oil 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoonsContinue reading “Sesame Cauliflower and Bok Choy”

Asian Style Meatballs

Ingredients: Meatballs 1 lb. lean ground beef 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp grated ginger root 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp sesame oil Sauce 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tsp cornstarch 1 Tbsp honey 1 tsp hot sauce 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tsp gratedContinue reading “Asian Style Meatballs”

Cilantro and Mint Chutney

Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped onion 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 bunch cilantro, tender stems ok 1 cup mint leaves, packed 1 medium jalapeno, sliced, per taste 2 teaspoons sliced ginger 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2  teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon sugar or honey 2-3 tablespoon water Directions: Blend all ingredients in a blender orContinue reading “Cilantro and Mint Chutney”