Ingredients 2 Pounds skinless chicken tender breasts 1 Tablespoon pomegranate molasses 3-4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon ground adobe spices 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil Preparation: Place chicken in a large bowl or Ziploc bag. Add lemon juice, olive oil, pomegranate molasses, mustard, lemon juice, adobe spices, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, salt and pepper. Mix all well. Place in the fridge and marinade for at least 2 hours. Meanwhile preheat the grill to medium-high. Place marinated chicken into the grill and cook…
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Continue ReadingIngredients for the Kibbeh Shells 1 1/2 cup fine wheat Bulgur 1 onion, grated 1 pound beef, finely ground 1 1/2 teaspoon allspice, ground 1 teaspoon coriander, ground 1/4 teaspoon cloves, ground 1/2 teaspoon dried mint 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Vegetable oil for frying Water to help form the shells and for soaking bulgur Ingredients for the Kibbeh Filling 1 onion, finely chopped 1/2 pound of beef, ground 1/2 cup pine nuts, slightly toasted 1/2 teaspoon coriander, ground 1/3 teaspoon nutmeg, ground 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground Salt and Pepper TT, to taste 1/2 teaspoon sumac 2-3 Tablespoon…
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Continue ReadingSpanish Tapas or French hors d’oeuvres is a delicious combination of small bites of very tasty flavors to stimulate your guest’s appetite before your meal. Enjoy a mixed of green and black olives tapenade, nuts, mixed cured meat as prosciutto, salami, mortadella, and different cheeses. Enjoy next to a crispy and warm homemade baguette, YUM!!
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Continue ReadingThis family delicious recipe is one of my favorites. Baked and made in NO TIME and you will definitely add it to your Thanksgiving Family and Friends Dinner Table. Enjoy it! Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon nutmeg, ground 2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground 1/2 teaspoon allspice, ground 1/2 teaspoon ginger, ground 3/4 cup grape seed or vegetable oil 4 eggs, room temperature 1/2 cup pineapple juice 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped 1-2 cup of carrots, shredded 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 4 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Cream…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 2 1/2 cups All Purpose flour, sifted 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar 4 eggs, separated 2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground 1/2 teaspoon ginger, ground 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, ground 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup whole or 2% milk 1 cup milk chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350 grades Fahrenheit. Grease a Bundt pan and set aside. Use a stand mixer or by hand beat butter and both sugars until creamy for about 2-3 minutes. Add egg yolks one by one, and vanilla.…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 cups All-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup salted butter, melted 1 1/2 cup mini-chocolate chips 1/4 cup whole milk 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract 1/2 cup melted chocolate chips 3/4 cup confetti Milk or Ice cream, for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 350 grades Fahrenheit. In a large bowl, with an electric hand mixer beat melted butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until creamy and smooth. Stir in vanilla and milk. Add flour, baking soda and mix until well combined. Fold in chocolate chips. Take inverted muffin pan and…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 1 cup tricolor Quinoa, uncooked rinsed in colander 2 cups water or vegetable broth 4-5 Persian cucumbers, unpeeled 3 cups kale, finely chopped 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup golden raisins 1 apple, small diced 1 avocado, small diced 1 cup black olives, pitted and diced Raspberry Vinaigrette 4 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 Tablespoon raspberry vinegar 2 Tablespoon pomegranate glaze 2 Tablespoon of fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Preparation In a medium sauce pan, place 2 cups of water or vegetable broth and bring it to a boil…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 1 1/2 pounds fresh mussels, cleaned 1/2 pound shrimps , cleaned and deveined 1 pound fresh calamari cut in rings, cleaned 4 garlic cloves, minced juice and zest of 2 lemons 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 3 Tablespoons of parsley, finely chopped 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil Preparation Heat a gas grill at medium-high heat. Place fresh mussels, shrimps and calamari into a heavy-duty foil pan. Add salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper. Drizzle olive oil and wine over mussels and calamari. Cover pan with…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 12 ounces uncooked Orzo Pasta 3 Tablespoon extra virgin Olive Oil 1 large red onion, diced 4 Zucchini, half moon cut 2 Tablespoon lemon juice 1 Tablespoon marinara sauce (see my recipe) 1 Tablespoon oregano, ground 2 diced tomatoes 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 teaspoon granulated garlic 2 garlic cloves, minced Preparation Bring water to boil over high-heat. Stir in orzo pasta and cooked uncovered for about 10 to 12 minutes or according to package instructions. Drain well.2. Heat oven at 400 grade Fahrenheit and roast zucchini, diced red onions. Drizzle with olive oil. Add…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 1 1/2 chuck pot roast meat, cut into 3/4-inch pieces 4 yellow potatoes, cut into 2-inch pieces 4 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 4 diced Roma tomatoes 1 large onion, diced 2 cups of peas, frozen 2 bay leaves 4 cups of unsalted beef broth 2 Tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup of red wine 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground thyme 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped 3 cloves of garlic, minced 2 Tablespoon all-purpose flour Preparation Preheat olive oil at medium-low heat in a heavy pan. Incorporate pieces of…