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Here’s a yummy vegetarian recipe from my colleague Julianna , who was riffing on this one. I made some modifications and added some steps to my version. Ingredients: Olive oil 2 medium eggplants, halved and scored 1 cup walnuts / pecans, chopped 1 cup mushrooms, sliced or chopped 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp cumin…

This recipe comes from Nan, a friend of my friend Maria in Holland. I’m still trying to dial it in, but love how fluffy these come out. Might need to steam them for a bit after frying on both sides. Instructions Sift together into a bowl: 2 cups all purpose flour, 4 teaspoons baking powder,…

This super easy, no fuss recipe is really delicious. Ingredients 3 lbs of chicken (I prefer drumstick + thighs) 1 sweet potato, halved and cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoon harissa 1/2 teaspoon cumin 5 tablespoons olive oil 2 leeks, sliced thinly 1/4 yogurt (I prefer…

I’ve done a bunch of variations of roast chicken over the years. This version I’ve found to be my favorite. Spatchcocking makes the bird cook faster, crisp up more, and break down easier when it’s done. And it’s kind of fun to do, once you get the hang of it. Ingredients 3 ½ to 4-pound…

YIELD 4 to 6 servings TIME 45 minutes, plus marinating INGREDIENTS 2 lemons, juiced ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 cloves garlic, peeled, smashed and minced 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons paprika ½ teaspoon turmeric  A pinch ground cinnamon  Red pepper flakes, to taste 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 large…

FOR THE CAKE: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ¾ teaspoon salt 3 cups grated carrots (you can grate the carrots in a food processor fitted with a shredding blade) 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans 1 cup shredded coconut, sweetened or unsweetened ½ cup moist, plump raisins (dark or golden) or dried…

I love this nutty, low-carb, creamy sauce that goes with about everything. I enjoy this over zucchini noodles, roasted chicken, or any roasted veggies. INGREDIENTS 2 cups cashews 1–2 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon salt INSTRUCTIONS Place cashews in a bowl. Cover with water and soak for about 2 hours. Drain and rinse thoroughly. Place soaked cashews in…

I love this recipe from “Struggle Meals” : Lemon and Herb Spatchcock Chicken with Brussel Sprouts. This was the first time I’ve ever spatchcocked a chicken, and it was so easy and resulted in a perfectly roasted, crispy chicken. I’m going to do it this way all the time from now on. The brussel sprouts…