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Simit

Simit

Simit is a beloved Turkish street food known for its crisp, sesame-coated crust and soft, chewy center. Often enjoyed for breakfast or alongside tea, these golden bread rings are simple yet deeply comforting, offering a perfect balance of nutty flavor and satisfying texture in every 

Moroccan Mint Tea

Moroccan Mint Tea

All around the world Moroccan mint tea is probably the most famous emblem of Morocco. Everyone knows about it and loves it, for Moroccans, mint tea is as important as earl grey is for the British and green tea is for the Chinese. They serve 

Pan Dumplings

Pan Dumplings

Skip the folding and pleating with these easy pan dumplings. By searing the meat side first and using a simple press-on wrapper, you get a juicy, flavorful dinner with half the effort of traditional potstickers.

Prep Time:20minutes mins
Cook Time:20minutes mins
Servings:30 dumplings

Ingredients

  • ▢400 g turkey Chicken / Pork (Any meat of your preference)
  • ▢60 g Jelly ear wood ear mushroom, black fungus, roughly chopped
  • ▢5 g Salt
  • ▢150 g Onion finely chopped
  • ▢50 g Carrot finely little diced or grated
  • ▢10 ml Soy sauce
  • ▢25 g Green onions finely chopped
  • ▢2.5 g Black pepper
  • ▢8 g garlic paste
  • ▢8 g potato starch
  • ▢50 ml water
  • ▢2.5 g Black bean paste fermented
  • ▢1 package Dumpling skin

Instructions 

  • Heat a little oil in a skillet. Add the chopped onions and scallions, cooking for about 3 minutes until soft.
  • Stir in the diced carrots and wood ear mushrooms. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the carrots soften. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside to cool completely.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, soy sauce, fermented black bean paste, garlic paste, ginger paste, salt, and black pepper.
  • Mix the meat and seasonings vigorously until fully combined and slightly sticky.
  • Add the cooled vegetable mixture, water, and potato starch to the meat. Stir everything together until evenly distributed.

Making sure the vegetables are cool prevents the fat in the meat from melting before cooking.

  • Use a spoon or cookie scoop to portion the filling into small balls, placing them onto a tray lined with baking paper.

Wet your hands lightly with water to keep the meat from sticking to your fingers.

  • Lightly brush one side of a wonton wrapper with water. Drape the wet side over each meatball, gently pressing the wrapper down so it sticks to the meat.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the dumplings in the pan with the meat side facing up. Fry for 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in a small splash of water and immediately cover the pan with a lid to steam for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Once the water evaporates, remove the lid and turn the dumplings over so the meat side is face down touching the pan. Cook until the meat gets a golden, savory crust.
  • Remove the dumplings from the pan. Top them with a mixture of hoisin sauce and Sichuan chili oil. Finish with a sprinkle of chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Storage/Reheating/Make Ahead

  • Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Freezing: Freeze them raw on a tray, then move to a bag. Cook from frozen and just add 2 minutes to the steaming time.
  • Reheating: Use a hot skillet with a tiny bit of oil to keep the texture from getting gummy.

If the meat is sticking to your hands while forming the balls, lightly wet your palms with water. It makes the process much faster and less messy.

Nutrition

Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 187mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 290IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Teriyaki Tofu

Teriyaki Tofu

A protein rich recipe made from golden brown pan fried tofu that’s coated in a simple, sweet and savory teriyaki sauce. No marinating required and it’s surprisingly so good that even meat eaters will love this vegan dish! With the rising prices of meat tofu 

Cheesy Garlic Bread Rolls

Cheesy Garlic Bread Rolls

Cheesy Garlic Bread Rolls filled with garlic butter, mozzarella, and parmesan, then baked until browned and brushed with a honey butter glaze. Perfect for holidays, family dinners, or serving warm with coffee the next day. Prep Time:35minutes minsCook Time:30minutes minsServings:8 rolls Ingredients For dough: Garlic Butter: Cheese filling: 

Chalupas

Chalupas

Chalupas are a classic Mexican street food snack that are crispy, savory, and fun to eat. This chalupa recipe steps away a bit from the traditional tostada-style serving, and instead fills the fluffy fried shell with ground beef, black beans, onion, cotija, and homemade salsa verde for a taco-style treat. Skip the drive-through this hearty, versatile snack is not only worth making at home, but is surprisingly easy.

Prep Time: 20mins
Cook Time: 50mins
Yields: 6

Ingredients

Salsa Verde

  • 4 medium tomatillos, husked
  • 1/2 small jalapeño, seeds removed
  • 1/2 white onion, coarsely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt

Ground Beef

  • 1 Tbsp. neutral oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 lb. (85% lean) ground beef
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. dried Mexican oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin

Chalupas

  • 1 3/4 cups (210 g.) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (70 g.) masa harina
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 2 Tbsp. cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 3/4 cup plus 1 tbsp. milk
  • Vegetable oil, for frying (about 4 c.)
  • 1/2 cup black beans
  • 1/4 cup chopped white onion
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija
  • Fresh cilantro leaves, for serving

Directions

Salsa Verde

Step 1

Arrange a rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 400°. Line a small baking sheet with foil. Place tomatillos on prepared sheet.

Step 2

Roast tomatillos until softened and slightly charred, about 25 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes.

Step 3

In a blender, pulse tomatillos, onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and salt until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl; set aside until ready to use.

Ground Beef

Step 1

While tomatillos roast, in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Cook garlic, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Step 2

Add ground beef, salt, chili powder, oregano, coriander, and cumin. Cook, breaking up meat with a spoon, until browned, 6 to 8 minutes; set aside until ready to use.

Chalupas

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine flour, masa, baking powder, and salt. Add butter and mix with your fingertips to incorporate until small pebbles form. Slowly stir in milk until a dough begins to form. Using your hands, shape dough into a ball. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let rest 10 minutes.

Step 2

Into a medium heavy skillet, pour oil to a depth of 1″. Heat over medium heat until a deep-fry or instant-read thermometer registers 325°.

Step 3

Divide dough into 6 (2.8-oz.) pieces. Roll each piece to a 5″ to 6″ circle. Dock or prick each piece with a fork to prevent air bubbles. Using tongs, lower one-half of one circle into oil. Fry until shell is firm and holds its shape, 5 to 10 seconds. Release half you’re holding with tongs into oil—it should fold into a taco shell shape. Continue to fry, turning once, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining dough.

Step 4

Build chalupas with salsa verde, beef, beans, onion, cotija, and cilantro.

Storage

Chalupas are best eaten right away, but you can save the shells for up to 2 days in a resealable bag and reheat in a 350° oven.

Cherry Coke Margarita Slushies

Cherry Coke Margarita Slushies

Cherry Coke? Yeah. Margarita? Uh-huh. Slushie? Yes please! These Cherry Coke margarita slushies are the official frozen drink of having it all. A Cherry Coke slushie and a frozen margarita combine in this grown-up favorite to create the most refreshing drink of the summer.  Prep Time:10 minsTotal Time:3 hrs 30 minsYields:2 serving(s) Ingredients Directions Step 1 Divide 

Churros

Churros

A fried dough dessert can be found in nearly every cuisine, and while it is difficult to pick a favorite, the Spanish churro is especially beloved. In Spain, churros are often dipped in coffee for breakfast or enjoyed with chocolate sauce as a dessert. Many 

Chicken Plate

Chicken Plate

This shortcut smothered chicken with mushrooms is seasoned with lemon pepper, garlic, and paprika and cooked in a creamy sauce. Serve it over rice or mashed potatoes and garnish with parsley.

Prep Time:5 mins
Cook Time:20 min
Servings:4

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken cutlets, about 6 ounces each
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • fresh chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

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Directions

Step 1

Season chicken cutlets evenly with lemon pepper, salt, pepper, and paprika.

Step2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add chicken and cook until browned, 3 to 5  minutes per side. Chicken may not be cooked through at this point.  Remove from pan and keep warm. 

Step 3

Add butter to drippings in the skillet and allow it to melt. Add garlic and onion and for cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned and vegetables are tender, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle over flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. 

Step 4

Add broth and cook, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Add cream and bring mixture to a boil, stirring often, until mixture begins to thicken. Return chicken to the pan and allow mixture to simmer and cook until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thick and creamy. about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Serve chicken and sauce over rice or mashed potatoes and garnish with parsley.

Mint Julep

Mint Julep

If you only think of mint juleps when it’s Kentucky Derby season, I think that’s a crying (neighing?) shame! Not only does the classic frosty cup and minty flavor provide a cooling freshness on a hot day, but it’s also one of the best low-effort cocktails out there. It’s