Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, 4 – 6 pounds 2 (14 oz) cans coconut milk 3 tablespoons coconut oil (can be substituted with olive oil) 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste 1 small onion, thinly slice 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger lemon grass (optional) lime leaves (optional) 2 red bell peppers, sliced…

INGREDIENTS: FOR THE MEATBALLS 1 pound ground beef or chicken  1/2 cup shredded Gruyère cheese  1/4 cup bread crumbs  2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 large egg 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon onion powder  Salt and pepper to taste   FOR THE SAUCE 4 tablespoons butter 2 large onions, thinly sliced (I used Vidalia onions) 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups beef broth 2…

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons flour 3 pounds beef short ribs 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves of garlic, minced 3/4 cup cut-up celery, stalks and leaves 3/4 cup diced carrots Zest of 1 orange (optional but highly recommended) 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional) 2 cups beef broth Salt & pepper to taste…

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 cloves garlic, minced  3 scallions, green and white parts, sliced  1 jalapeño pepper, minced  1 1/2 cups long-grain rice 2 1/4 cups broth, plus more if needed 1 teaspoon ground cumin  1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon paprika Salt & pepper to taste…

Ingredients: 1 pound ground meat (I used 1/2 beef & 1/2 veal) 1/4 cup bread crumbs 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder Salt and pepper to taste 1 large egg  In a large bowl, combine all ingredients then…

1/4 cup olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 lamb shank Salt and pepper to taste 1 (8 ounce) can tomato purée  2 cups water, or as needed to cover 1 package (10 ounce) package frozen okra 1/2 cup green pepper, diced 1/3 cup chopped cilantro leaves Heat olive…

Ingredients: For the Chicken Layer: 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound chicken breasts, thinly sliced 2 large onions, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon onion powder For the Rice: 2 cups Basmati rice 3 quarts water 1 tablespoon salt For the Sauce: 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 3…

This is one of my Mama’s recipes and an all time favorite dish for my family. It is amazing how a few simple ingredients can create such a delicious flavor, when cooked together. In a large Tagine or oven-safe stoneware mix the following: 5 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 12 cubes each 1 very…

Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, thighs or a mix, cut into 1” chunks 1/3 cup cornstarch 4 cups broccoli florets, steamed or blanched 4 tablespoons vegetable oil Salt & pepper to taste For the Sauce: 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup soy sauce 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce 2 garlic cloves,…

1.5 pounds medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, washed and dried with paper towel. First, make the sauce; preferably the day before to allow all the flavors to marry and the consistency to thicken. Sauce Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup thousand island dressing 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce 1/2 cup buffalo sauce 1/4 cup honey 1/4…