Seabass a la Michele – Roasted Bass with Warm Potato Salad

Ingredients for 2 portions: 2 thick-cut boneless, skinless Chilean sea bass filets (about 8-oz each) 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp sherry vinegar 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp kosher salt, plus some sprinkled on top 1 sliced red jalapeño 1/2 cup sliced green onions 4 or 5 small potatoes, cooked and quartered

Carrot Orange Smoothie (عصير الجزر و البرتقال)

INGREDIENTS: 2-3 carrots 1 cup peach yogurt sugar (to taste) Fresh orange juice (1-2 oranges) Water

Kitsune Udon

Ingredients: “Kitsune” 2 Aburaage, rectangles cut into 2 squares (4 squares total) 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce 1 Tbsp Sake 1 Tbsp Mirin 1 Tbsp sugar 1/2 cup water Udon and soup: 4 cup Dashi 1/4-1/2 tsp salt 2 Tbsp Soy sauce 3 Tbsp Mirin 2 Tbsp Sake 2 packages of frozen Udon, thawed 4 green […]

Beetroot smoothie (عصير الشمندر)

INGREDIENTS: RECIPE 1: BEET ORANGE SMOOTHIE 9 oz (250 grams) of cooked beets (cold) 3-4 oranges (Navel) Sugar (to taste) 1/2 teaspoon orange blossom water (to taste) RECIPE 2: BEETROOT SUPER SMOOTHIE 1 cup cooked beets (cold) 4-5 strawberries 1 banana 1 cup milk 2 madjool (large) dates 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 1 tablespoon honey […]

Thai Monkfish Skewers & Pineapple Rice

INGREDIENTS: Thai red paste: 1 chunk of root ginger 3 cloves of garlic 3 red chillies 3 shallots 6 kaffir lime leaves 1 tsp palm sugar 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tbsp paprika 1 lime tsp salt 1 bunch of fresh coriander Monkfish: 750 g monkfish tails 4 stalks of lemongrass Pineapple Rice: 200 g […]

Korean Japche (Fried Noodles)

INGREDIENTS: 8.8 oz (250 grams) Dangmyeon (Korean sweet potato- replacement: glass noodles) 1 small zucchini 1/2 onion 1/2 carrot 1/2 red bell pepper 1/2 yellow bell pepper 4 shiitake mushroom MARINADE INGREDIENTS: 6 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 2 tablespoons sesame oil A pinch of black pepper 1 teaspoon minced garlic OTHER: […]

Falooda Kulfi

Ingredients 1/2 cup corn starch or arrowroot 2 cup water 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup water Approx. 12 strings of saffron Approx. 1/2 cup kulfi for each serving, check my web site for kulfi recipe Wide bowl of ice cold water with some ice Also need sev maker

Moist Orange Cake – Gluten Free (كعكة البرتقال رطبة)

INGREDIENTS: 1 large seedless oranges (Naval) 3 large eggs 1 1/4 cups (138 grams) of almond powder 3/4 cup (150 grams) white granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste (or vanilla extract) 3/4 tsp baking powder A pinch of salt Orange syrup (Optional): Juice of 1-2 oranges + powdered sugar (to taste)

Sriracha Chicken Skewers

Ingredient: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs.) 1 tbsp soy sauce 1/3 cup sriracha sauce 1 tsp pre chopped garlic

Buffalo Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 pound large (21/25 count) shrimp 4 tablespoons unsalted butter ¼ cup Frank’s Red Hot sauce (dash habanero sauce for extra spice) 2 eggs ¼ cup water 1½ cups flour 1 tablespoon spicy seasoned salt (I use Tony Chachere’s) 2 cups (approx) vegetable oil for frying (canola, corn, peanut, grapeseed) Lemon wedges and/or blue […]

Somen Chanpuru – Vegetable and Noodle Stir-Fry (そうめんチャンプルー 作り方 レシピ)

How to Make Somen Chanpuru そうめんチャンプルーの作り方 字幕表示可 材料(日本語)↓ (serves 1) 50g Somen Noodles (1.8 oz) Olive Oil 35g Tuna, packaged (1.2 oz) 1 Egg Salt White Pepper 60g Bitter Melon also known as Goya (2.1 oz) ½ tsp Salt to remove the bitter flavor 15g Carrot, shredded (0.5 oz) 70g Moyashi Bean Sprouts (2.5 oz) […]

Korean Beef Short Ribs

INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 pounds (700 grams) beef short ribs 1/2 onion 1/2 kiwi 1/2 apple 5 garlic cloves 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 1 tablespoon honey 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3/4 cup water

Salisbury Steaks

Ingredients: For the patties: 1-1/2 lb of Ground Beef 2 Tbsp of Grated Onion 1 Egg 1/2 cup of Bread Crumbs 2 tsp of Worcestershire Sauce 1 Tbsp of Ketchup Salt and Pepper, to taste For the Sauce: 3 Tbsp of Unsalted Butter 1 Onion, sliced into half moon sliced 8oz of Cremini Mushrooms, sliced […]

Urad Dal Kachori (Indian Lentil Pastry)

Ingredients: Dough 1 cup All Purpose flour (plain flour or maida) 1 tablespoon fine sooji (semolina) 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons ghee / clarified butter Approx. 1/4 cup lukewarm water Filling 1/4 cup washed urad dal lentils (skinned black gram) 1 tablespoon fennel seeds coarsely grinded (saunf) 1 tablespoon coriander seeds coarsely grinded (dhania) 1 […]

Korean Cucumber Kimchi (Oi-Sobaegi)

INGREDIENTS: MAIN INGREDIENTS: 4 long cucumbers 2 tablespoons sea salt (or rock salt) STUFFING INGREDIENTS: A large bunch of garlic chives (buchu) 1/2 onion 1/2 red bell pepper 1 small carrot (or 1/2 large carrot) 2 large garlic cloves A small piece of fresh ginger SEASONING INGREDIENTS: 1/3 cup Korean red chili flakes (or a […]

Indonesian Beef Rendang

INGREDIENTS: Paste: 2 red onion 1 chunk of root ginger 4 cloves of garlic 2 red chillies 2 sticks of lemongrass 6 kaffir lime leaves 1 tbsp cumin seeds 1 tbsp coriander seeds 1 tbsp palm sugar 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground turmeric Curry: 1 shot of groundnut oil 1 kg beef shin, cubed […]

Jhaal Muri – Kolkata Puffed Rice Snack

Ingredients 4 cups murmura/ muri (puffed rice) 1/4 cup fine sev (bengal gram vermicelli) 1/4 cup peanuts 1 teaspoon oil 1/2 cup potato boiled, peeled and cut into small pieces 1/2 cup tomato finely chopped, seeded 1/2 cup cucumber finely chopped 2 tablespoons green chili, finely chopped, adjust to taste 2 tablespoons cilantro finely chopped […]

Tagine of Kefta (Meatballs) and Eggs

INGREDIENTS: MEAT INGREDIENTS: 1/4 lb. (150g) Ground beef or lamb (or a combination of the two) 1/4 of Medium onion, chopped very fine 1 teaspoons Paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (to taste) 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (or parsley) TOMATO SAUCE INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs. […]

Korean Egg Bread

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup (128 grams) all-purpose white flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 2-4 tablespoons sugar (to taste) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 large egg for the batter 2 tablespoons (28 grams) butter 3/4 cup (177 ml) milk 2 tablespoons white vinegar 8-10 whole eggs toppings: shredded cheese, chopped parsley, etc.

Linzer Torte

Ingredients: 1 cup plain flour 1 cup hazelnut meal 1 cup almond meal 1/2 cup caster sugar 1 tbls cinnamon 1 tsp ground cloves 350g Butter, cold 2 cups plum jam icing sugar to dust, optional

Shahi Kheer

Ingredients: Whole Milk – 4 cups Paneer – 10oz or 250gms. grated or crumbled Sugar – 4 tbsp Almonds – 1 tbsp, blanched and chopped Cashews – 1 tbsp, chopped Pistachios – 1 tbsp +1 tsp (for garnish), chopped Saffron – 1 pinch, powdered Green Cardamom Seeds – 1/8th tsp, powdered

French Toast Bake

Ingredients: serves 4 12 slices white crusty thick bread 1/2 cup brown sugar 4 eggs 1 1/2 cup milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp mixed spice

Baked Eggs in Roasted Tomatoes

INGREDIENTS: 4 large tomatoes 4 eggs 2 tablespoons shredded cheese 1 tablespoon chopped scallions 2 tablespoons heavy cream Salt, pepper, ground paprika Chopped chives or cilantro for decoration

Chicken Biryani

INGREDIENTS: 1.5 Kgs chicken (curry cut) 1.5 kgs Basmati rice 1 kg onions (finely sliced) 250 grams tomatoes (finely choppeds) 250 ml curd (plain yogurt mixed with water) 325 ml vegetable oil 50 ml ghee 4 pods cardamom 2 cinnamon sticks 3 whole cloves 2 green chili peppers (sliced in half) A small bunch of […]

Spicy Fried Chicken Wings

INGREDIENTS 10 chicken wings, tips removed 1 pinch salt and pepper 1 knob root ginger 1 clove garlic 1 red chilli 1/2 bottle dark ale 1 tbsp tamarind paste 1 squeeze honey 1 red onion 1 carrot 1 handful sugar snap peas 1 shot groundnut oil 2 portions egg noodles 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 […]

Chicken with Olives and Preserved Lemons

INGREDIENTS: 1 whole chicken (medium size) 1 large onion 3-4 garlic cloves 1 preserved lemon (large size) 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 tablespoons vegetable oil Large pinch saffron threads (optional) 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper A small bouquet of fresh cilantro 1 preserve lemons 15 green olives […]

Dahi Baingan (Sauteed Eggplant with Yogurt)

Ingredients: 1 eggplant cut into ¼ inch thick pieces this will make about 4 cups of cubed eggplant (baingan, brinjals) 3 tablespoons oil 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera) 1/8 teaspoon asafetida (hing) 1 teaspoon ginger thinly sliced 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste 1 cup yogurt 2 teaspoons gram flour (besan) 2 teaspoons coriander powder […]

Chicken Kiev

Ingredients: 4 6oz Chicken Breasts, butterflied and pounded thinly 4 Tbsp of Unsalted Butter, cold 3 Tbsp of Chopped Parsley 2 Tbsp of Chopped Chives or green onions 1 tsp of Dried Dill 1 Clove of Garlic, minced 1 tsp of Lemon Zest 1/2 cup of Flour 2 Eggs 2 Tbsp of Milk 1-1/2 cups […]

Couscous Shrimp Salad

INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon cumin Salt and pepper (to taste) A handful of finely chopped cilantro 12 large whole shrimps 2 cups cooked couscous 1 small tomato 1 small cucumber Canned corn

Pomegranate Tea (Seoklyu-cha: 석류차)

Ingredients 3½ cups pomegranate seeds (from 2 large pomegranates) 1 cup sugar

Beef Jerky

Ingredients for about 6 (2-oz) portions Beef Jerky: 2 pounds thinly sliced beef top round 3/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 3/4 cup soy sauce 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 rounded tablespoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 generous tablespoon honey – […]

Homemade Weight Gainer Shake

8-10 ounces skim milk 2 scoops whey protein powder (any flavor you like) 1/2 cup oatmeal (pre-blend separately first) 1 large banana 2 tablespoons natural peanut or almond butter Pinch of cinnamon 3 Ice cubes

Weight Loss Protein Shake

Cauliflower Zaalouk – Moroccan Spiced Salad

INGREDIENTS: 1 medium-sized cauliflower 4 large garlic cloves 1/4 cup chopped parsley and cilantro (mixed) 1 small preserved lemon 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon ground paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin Salt and pepper

3 Fat Loss Breakfast Recipes

Tai Kombu-mushi (鯛の昆布蒸し 作り方 レシピ)

1 piece of Sea Bream also known as Tai or any type of white fish Enoki Mushrooms or substitute: shiitake or shimeji 1 slice of Carrot (5mm/0.2”) Mitsuba Parsley (4cm/1.6”) or substitute: shungiku, kaiware radish sprouts or mizuna 1 tbsp Sake 1 sheet of Kombu Seaweed (6x15cm/2.5×6”) ½ Yuzu Citrus Soy Sauce to taste

Hasselback Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 Yukon Gold Potatoes, scrubbed clean 6 Tbsp of Unsalted Butter 3 Cloves of Garlic, peeled and smashed 1 Sprig of Rosemary Olive Oil Salt and Pepper, to taste

Pineapple Panna Drink

INGREDIENTS: 1 whole pineapple 3 tablespoons of whitle granuulated sugar (to taste) A pinch of salt 1 cup water (or more) 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (to taste) Fresh mint leaves for decoration

Ancient Grain Dish Farro with Wild Mushrooms

Ingredients for 6 portions: 1/2 oz dried porcini mushrooms (a small handful), *soaked, and chopped 2 tbsp olive oil 10 brown mushrooms, cubed 1/2 onion, small dice 2 clove minced garlic salt to taste 1 heaping cup pearled farro 3 cups chicken stock, divided 2 tbsp crème fraiche freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 […]

Chicken Roasted Under Bricks

Ingredients: 1 whole, fully-dressed chicken (mine was 3 1/2 pounds) salt and pepper to taste dried or fresh herbs on the inside only

Indian Pepper Chicken Curry

INGREDIENTS: 1 small chicken (1.5 pounds / 0.5 Kg) cut into medium sized pieces 2 cups plain yogurt + 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon ginger paste 1 teaspoon garlic paste 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 small onions 2 green chillis 3 small tomatoes A large bunch of fresh cilantro 10 fresh mint leaves 2 tablespoons vegetable […]

Beef Burgers With Tonkatsu (とんかつ) Sauce

Ingredients: serves 2 2 burger buns 200g lean ground beef/mince 1 tsp ginger 1 tsp caster sugar 1/4 cup water 1 tsp red chilli 1/4 cup ketchup 1 tbls soy sauce 1 tbls Worcester sauce 1 tsp lemon juice 1/4 cup mayonnaise Serve with carrot, spring onion, shredded cabbage

Phulka – Flat Indian Bread

INGREDIENTS: 3 cups (390 grams) whole wheat flour 1 water (236 ml) or more if needed 3/4 tsp salt Ghee (substitute with oil or butter)

Lobster Mac and Cheese

Ingredients for 2 large portions: 2 teaspoon vegetable oil 2 lobster tails (5-6 oz each) 2 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups cold milk cayenne to taste 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste pinch ground nutmeg few drops Worcestershire sauce 4 ounces grated sharp white cheddar cheese […]

Lauki & Methi Subzi

Ingredients: Bottle gourd (Lauki/Doodhi/Ghiya) – 500gms (approx 1lb), peeled and cubed Fenugreek Leaves (Methi Leaves) – 250gm (approx 1/2 lb), remove leaves, wash and chopped Oil – 1 tbsp Cumin Seeds (Sabut Jira) – 1 tsp Dry Red Chillies – 2-3, broken and to taste Salt – 1tbsp + 1/2 tsp or to taste Onion […]