Recipes

Spicy Tuna Sauce 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 small red onion, finely chopped 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 5oz cans of tuna in oil 16oz can tomato paste 8 oz of water 3 tablespoons kalamata olives, chopped 1 tablespoon capers, chopped 1 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Red…

2 lb fresh cod, cut to 3 inch cubes Kosher salt Marinade 1/4 cup olive oil 2 teaspoons chili oil or 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon sweet paprika Salt and black pepper, to taste 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh dill Preheat oven to 400°F. Place fish on a plate…

Avocado oil, for frying 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 medium leeks, white and pale green parts only, finely chopped 5 oz kale 5 oz baby spinach 1 bunch Italian parsley 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 cup potato starch 1/2 cup gluten free panko Salt & pepper 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp granulated…

1 cup extra virgin olive oil 12 garlic cloves, peeled 10oz cherry tomatoes Preheat oven to 350°F. Place oil, garlic and tomatoes in an ovenproof dish and bake for 20 minutes. Set aside. 8oz Feta Cheese 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt Lemon zest 2 tbsp garlic confit Freshly ground black pepper Place Feta, yogurt, zest…

Bright, earthy and deeply refreshing, this salad brings together the forest-like aroma of fresh herbs with a sweet and nutty crunch. 1 bunch fresh parsley, roughly chopped 1 bunch fresh mint, roughly chopped 1 small bunch fresh dill, roughly chopped 1 small bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped 1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds…

1 pinch of saffron in 1 cup of boiling water Allow to sit for a few minutes until water turns a deep amber 1/4 cup olive oil 2 medium leeks, chopped or 1 large onion, chopped 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cubed 4 celery sticks, with leaves, diced 2 medium carrots, diced 1 red bell…

Meatballs 1 lb ground beef 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp sweet paprika 1 Tbsp chili oil 1 egg 1 medium onion, finely grated 1 cup Italian parsley, finely chopped 1 cup potato starch In a medium bowl, mix all the ingredients together until well combined. Set aside. 1/4…

1 large onion, finely diced8 large Russet potatoes, peeled and quartered1 dozen eggs1 bunch fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped1 tablespoon turmeric 2tablespoons consommé (optional)Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying Squeeze of lemon, for serving Boil potatoes and coarsely mash, leaving a few chunks. Preheat oven to 400 F.Sauté onions…

12 lemons, washed and dried 
1 cup kosher salt Remove the stem of the lemon. Quarter the lemon lengthwise, with two cuts three-quarters of the way. Make sure that the lemon stays intact.
Stuff all sides of the lemon with a generous amount of salt and squeeze lemon closed. 
Place lemon inside a glass jar with…

1 lb tricolor cherry tomatoes, halved lengthwise1 small red onion, thinly sliced1 bunch basil, torn1 ball burrata cheese1/4 cup olive oil1 lemon, juicedSalt and pepper, to tasteGenerous drizzle of balsamic glaze Arrange cherry tomatoes, purple onion and basil around the edges of a shallow bowl. Dress the salad with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and…

Yields 12-18 tarts (depending on size of the squares) 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, defrosted and cut into squares 2-3 ripe peaches, diced 1/3 cup blueberries 1/3 cup raspberries 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1 Tbsp cornstarch 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground cardamom Pinch of salt 1 tsp fresh lemon…

Meat Filling 2 table spoons olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 pounds beef (cheek, brisket or chuck) 1  tea spoon salt 1 teaspoon white pepper 1  tea spoon cumin 1  tea spoon coriander 1 tablespoon sweet paprika 1 bay leaf 1  cup water 1 14 oz can crushed tomatoes 1  cup chopped cilantro 2 tablespoons…

4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 tsp salt 1 tsp finely ground black pepper 2 tsp garlic powder2 tsp sweet paprika 2 tsp turmeric6 garlic cloves, minced 3 Roma tomatoes, chopped 1 lb tiny cherry tomatoes 1 lemon juiced1 lb fresh green beans In a large fry pan, warm…

2 Tbsp avocado oil
2 large onions, finely chopped
6 large garlic cloves, minced
3 Roma tomatoes, chopped
2 cups butternut squash,
peeled and diced
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp turmeric
1 cube chicken consommé
4 tbsp sugar
2 lemons, juiced
1 14 oz can chopped tomatoes
2 cups water
Salt and pepper 
1 package frozen okra In a large pot, warm oil over medium heat, then add…

3 pounds boneless chicken thighs Marinade: 1/4 cup olive oil 2 Tbsp sweet paprika  1 Tbsp cumin  1 tsp sumac  1 tsp Aleppo pepper 1 tsp kosher salt  3 large garlic cloves, grated  1 large juicy lemon, juiced  In a small bowl, combine the oil and all the spices and whisk until smooth. Add the…

Bourbon Sauce 4 ounces unsalted butter1 cup brown sugar1/2 cup heavy cream2 teaspoons bourbon1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon salt In medium pot, melt butter over medium heat until foamy.Add brown sugar, stir well and cook for 3-5 minutes.Stir in cream, bourbon, vanilla and salt, then continue stirring.After mixture has bubbled and tripled in size, remove…

2 1/2 cups lukewarm water2 tsp active dry yeast1 tbsp sugar8 cups bread flour1 cup sugar1 tsp salt4 eggs¼ cup honey3/8 cup avocado oil1 egg, divided, for egg wash 1. Preheat oven to 380°F.2. Combine the yeast, water, and tablespoon of sugar in a bowl, then cover with a towel and set aside to proof…

4 8oz packs cream cheese1 cup castor sugar6 large eggs, at room temperature2 cups heavy whipping cream2 tsp vanilla extract1 tsp kosher salt1/2 teaspoon lemon zest1/3 cup all purpose flour Preheat oven to 425°F.Press two slightly overlapping pieces of scrunched parchment paper into a 10’ springform pan.Beat the cream cheese on medium speed for three…

2 large russet potatoes1/2 lb of feta cheese, crumbled1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese2 eggsBoil the potatoes in a pot over medium heat until fork tender, 7-10 minutes.Peel the potatoes and place in a medium bowl. Mash the potatoes and allow to cool.Add the Feta and Parmesan cheeses and the egg. Mix all the ingredients…

2 whole branzino, butterflied Salt and pepper Extra Virgin Olive Oil Preheat oven to 425°F. Sprinkle the flesh of the fish with salt and pepper. Drizzle lightly with olive oil. Place flesh down on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Drizzle oil over the skin, then add a light sprinkle of salt. Place fish…

2-3 lbs salmon, cut into squares 1/4 cup olive oil 2 teaspoons sweet paprika 2 teaspoons coriander 1 teaspoon cumin 3 russet potatoes, sliced into 1/4” rounds1 large onion, cut into rounds2 Roma tomatoes 10 cloves garlic, chopped 2 carrots, chopped into sticks1 red Anaheim pepper 1 green Anaheim pepper 2 tablespoons harissa4 tablespoons tomato…