<span class=”mce_SELRES_start” style=”width: 0px; line-height: 0; overflow: hidden; display: inline-block;” data-mce-type=”bookmark”></span> Ingredients: For the wings: 2-2 1/2 lb chicken wings 1 1/2 tsp kosher sea salt 1/2 tsp pepper 2 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1 tbsp baking powder For the Sauce: 2-3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp […]
Cauliflower Fried Rice
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp grape seed oil 1 small onion, diced 4 cups cauliflower rice 3/4 cup shredded carrot 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tsp minced ginger 1/2 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp chili flakes 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp Tamari (dark soy sauce) 1/2 tsp sesame oil 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 tsp kosher salt(if needed) […]
Jambalaya
Ingredients: For the Chicken: 2 1/2 lb skinless, bone-in chicken thighs 1 tbsp homemade Cajun-creole seasoning (recipe follows) 1 tsp kosher sea salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2lb-1lb hot Italian sausage (or whatever sausage you prefer, like andouille, which is more traditional in this dish) 2 tbsp grapeseed oil 1 large onion, diced 1/4 tsp sugar […]
Koshari (Egyptian Rice and Lentils)
This dish is one of my go to meatless dishes that I grew up with. We also usually had it for Easter on Good Friday. Rice mixed with green lentils, served with caramalized onions (the best part), and topped off with a spicy tangy tomato sauce! Traditionally, the onions are deep fried until crispy. But I […]
Molokhia (Egyptian Jute Leaf Soup with Chicken)
Ingredients: Homemade broth 1 whole chicken, halved 1 large onion, quartered 2 celery stalks, halved 1 small carrot, halved 2 smashed garlic cloves 2 bay leaves 1-2 tbsp organic roasted chicken stock paste (optional, but gives tons of flavour. If omitting, you may or may not have to use more salt to taste) Few sprigs […]
Beef Rogan Josh Curry
Beef marinade: 3 lbs bone-in beef shanks, cut into bite size pieces (reserve the bones) 1/2 cup Balkan style yogurt 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp Garam masala 1 tsp madras curry powder 1 tsp turmeric 1/2-1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder Whole spices: 1 1/2 tsp cumin seed 1 1/2 tsp coriander seed 1 […]
Chicken Teriyaki Stir-Fry
Ingredients: For the chicken: 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite- sized pieces 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp pepper 2 tsp cornstarch 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 tbsp grapeseed oil 1/2 an onion, chopped 1/2 cup Homemade Teriyaki sauce-recipe link here-http://www.iftheovenmittfits.com/2018/07/07/homemade-teriyaki-sauce/ Instructions: 1.) in a bowl, mix chicken with salt, pepper, […]
Chicken Parmesan
Ingredients: 8 chicken cutlets 1 tsp sea salt (or to taste) 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2 cup of flour 2 eggs, beaten Pinch of sea salt Breadcrumb mixture 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs 1/2 cup Italian style seasoned breadcrumbs 1/4-1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 2 tsp […]
Tilapia and chickpeas in homemade tomato sauce
This recipe came about when I wanted to use my leftover homemade tomato sauce. (Link for the recipe below) I had 3 cups left in the fridge. It was my mom’s birthday, and she loves fish. I decided to put those 2 together. This dish is so simple, and doesn’t take any time at all. […]
Bamia (Egyptian Beef and okra stew)
Growing up, this is what my mom made on a regular basis, including every holiday…up until this last thanksgiving…she said it was time for a change:) Basically, this comforting dish is beef stewed in a tomato-garlic sauce with plenty of okra. Traditionally, the beef is boiled to make the broth, then finished off from there. I […]