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Ethiopian Chicken

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Kinda based on Awaze Tibs, but meant for chicken.  Came from this youtube video.

Awaze Tips (or Tibs)

For Awaze Sauce

¼ cup Tej (Ethiopian honey wine. White wine can be substituted)
3 TBSP berbere
3 TBSP canola oil
2 small cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp grated ginger
1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
½ tsp Cayenne (optional)
1 TBSP honey (optional)
Salt to taste
Whisk all of the above together and chill if not using right away.

For Dish

1/8 cup peanut oil
2 red onions, chopped
1.5 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1.2 lbs cubed lamb
Tarragon for garnish

Place oil in the pan and sauté with garlic, ginger and onion. Add awaze sauce. Add cubed lamb and cook until browned. Add tarragon into the pan while cooking or after for garnish.

Jerk Chicken

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Based on Recipe 1 and Recipe 2

Marinade

Homemade Jerk Seasoning

1/2 tbsp Smoked Salt regular salt is fine
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1/2 tsp All Spice
1/2-1 tbsp Brown Sugar depending on sweetness
1 tsp Dried Thyme
1 tsp Dried Oregano
1 tsp Dried Parsley
1 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp lime juice
2 Tbsp Olive Oil

Chicken Souvlaki

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Marinade

  • pepper
  • salt
  • 2-3 T olive oil
  • 2-3 T lemon Juice
  • Oregano
  • marjarom
  • Rosemary
  • paprica
  • pinch of Cayanne

skewer with onions, broil for 12 min or so

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Roast Chicken Legs with Lots of Garlic

BY ANDY BARAGHANI BON APPÉTIT OCTOBER 2018

For this roast chicken recipe, if you have the time, season the chicken with salt the night before and chill uncovered so the skin will dry out a bit. Doing this helps the chicken take on a nice golden finish.

YIELD: 4servings INGREDIENTS

4 chicken legs (thigh and drumstick; about 2 1/2 lb. total) Kosher salt
4 heads of garlic, halved crosswise
1 lemon, thinly sliced into rounds, seeds removed

1 red chile (such as Fresno), quartered lengthwise, seeds removed if desired 3 bay leaves or 5 sprigs thyme
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Country-style bread, toasted (for serving)

PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 325°F. Place chicken in an 13x9" baking dish and season generously all over with salt. Add garlic, lemon, chile, bay leaves, and a few grinds of pepper. Pour in oil and toss everything to coat. Turn garlic heads cut side down so they are in contact with the baking dish (this will help them brown).

Roast chicken, rotating pan once, until meat is almost falling off the bone, 75-90 minutes. Let chicken cool in pan 10 minutes, then serve with bread.

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White Pesto

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup walnuts
  • Kosher salt
  • 4 oz. fresh ricotta
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 garlic clove, finely grated
  • 2 tsp. finely chopped oregano
  • 2 oz. finely grated Parmesan (about 1½ cups), plus more for serving
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lb. tube- or rod-shaped pasta (such as rigatoni or spaghetti)

Recipe Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 6-8 minutes. Let cool, then finely chop. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil.

  • Vigorously mix walnuts, ricotta, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, and 2 oz. Parmesan in a large bowl until well combined. Add oil 1 Tbsp. or so at a time, stirring well after each addition, until all the oil is incorporated. Season pesto with salt and pepper.

  • Cook pasta in pot of boiling water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Scoop 1 cup pasta cooking liquid into bowl with pesto and stir gently to combine (it's okay if some of the pesto is still in small clumps). Using a spider, tongs, or slotted spoon, transfer pasta directly to bowl with pesto. Mix energetically until pesto thickens enough to lightly coat pasta, about 2 minutes; the pasta should have sauce clinging to it but there should also be some extra sauce that collects in bottom of bowl.

  • Divide pasta among bowls and serve with more Parmesan alongside for sprinkling over.

Ingredients for 4 Portions Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes:
1 whole chicken, about 4 pound, cut in sections,
OR 4 pounds chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
3 russet potatoes, cut in quarters
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 rounded tablespoon dried oregano
pinch of cayenne
6 cloves of garlic, finely minced
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
2/3 cup chicken broth for the pan, plus a splash to deglaze after roasting
fresh chopped oregano to garnish
Roast at 425 for about 45 minutes, or until the chicken is well browned and cooked through.

Herb Roasted Turkey Breast

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    1 whole bone-in turkey breast (6½ to 7 pounds)
    2 tablespoons good olive oil
    1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
    2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
    2 teaspoons dry mustard
    1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
    1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves
    1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
    1½ teaspoons kosher salt
    ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    ¾ cup dry white wine

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Place the turkey breast on a rack in a roasting pan, skin side up.

In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, mustard, rosemary, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture evenly all over the skin of the turkey breast. (You can also loosen the skin and smear half of the paste underneath, directly on the meat.) Pour the wine into the bottom of the roasting pan.

Roast the turkey for 1½ to 1¾ hours, until the skin is golden brown and an instant-read meat thermometer registers 165 degrees when inserted into the thickest and meatiest area of the breast. Check the breast after an hour or so; if the skin is overbrowning, cover it loosely with aluminum foil.

When the turkey is done, remove from the oven, cover the pan with aluminum foil, and allow the turkey to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes. Slice and serve warm with the pan juices.

Chettinad Fish Fry

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CHETTINAD FISH FRY RECIPE
 
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Chettinad fish fry recipe, a delicious spicy fish fry recipe from the Chettinad region that goes great with rice and curry.
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Recipe type: Fish
Cuisine: Chettinad
Serves: 4
INGREDIENTS
  • 4 fish steaks, thinly sliced
  • Oil for shallow-frying
For marinade:
  • ½ tsp red chilli powder (adjust to taste)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper powder
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala powder
  • 1 tbsp shallots or pearl onions, ground to a paste
  • ½ tsp freshly crushed ginger garlic paste
  • Salt to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Clean the fish steaks and let the excess water drain. You can also use a Kitchen towel to mop up the excess water (check notes on why this is important)
  2. In a bowl, mix all the ingredients to prepare the marinade.
  3. The marinade should be a thick paste so the moisture from the shallots and ginger garlic should be enough but if not, add a few drops of water
  4. Coat the fish pieces generously on all sides with the fish fry marinade
  5. Let the marinated fish pieces sit in the fridge, covered, for at least 30 minutes or overnight
  6. When ready to fry, heat enough oil to shallow fry the fish
  7. Gently drop each fish piece into the hot oil and keep the heat medium high
  8. Fry both sides until dark brown and the fish is cooked through (check notes for a few tips)
  9. Serve hot with raw onions and lemon wedges

If using salmon fillet, cut thin


PASTA WITH GARLIC SAUCE, ARUGULA, AND WALNUTS

(Source, borrowed from Cooks Country)

Pasta with garlic sauce

I especially like to make this meal after work because it is pretty quick. And this recipe uses ingredients already in my pantry but still feels a little bit fancy and special. I like the peppery arugula paired with crunchy walnuts and tangy balsamic. Yummy and easy - what more could I ask for? My life is already started to get sorted.

Final thought: buy your garlic already peeled. Yes it's more expensive, but you'll need a lot. And if you peel the garlic yourself then your hands will smell like garlic and then the promises I made above will be lies. Don't make me a liar, buy already peeled garlic and your prep will be quicker and easier. Ok, now back to my chores! Enjoy your Monday.

Three spoonsMessy level: Three spoons and only because of the food processor. I love using a food processor until I have to take it apart to clean and realize that 2 minutes of blitzing leads to 4+ pieces of cleaning. Isn't life hard? Just kidding. Don't let the three spoon get you down, because the whole cooking process is pretty quick.

PASTA WITH GARLIC SAUCE, ARUGULA, AND WALNUTS
 
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 50 garlic cloves, peeled (1 cup)
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 8 ounces arugula
  • 1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
  • Grated pecorino romano cheese
Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the garlic and oil. Cover and cook until the garlic is browned all over. Stir occasionally. America's Test Kitchen says 6-8 minutes, but for me it's been like 12 minutes.
  2. While the garlic is going, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot.
  3. Once the garlic is browned, add the broth, balsamic vinegar, ¾ tsp salt, and ½ tsp pepper. Bring to the garlic mix to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for for about 5 minutes. The garlic is ready when you can easily stab it with a fork.
  4. While your garlic is simmering, your water should have come to a boil. Salt the water generously and add in you spaghetti. Cook until al dente (look at package but about 8-10 minutes). Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water.
  5. When the garlic mixture is finished, transfer it into a food processor. Blend until smooth, about 1 minute.
  6. Drain pasta and return to the pot. Pour the sauce over. Add some of the reserved pasta water if you'd like to thin out the sauce.
  7. Mix in the arugula and chopped walnuts. Sprinkle with cheese.

Oven Baked Schwarma

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from the New York Times

Oven-Roasted Chicken Shawarma Recipe

By Tamar Adler

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 red onion, peeled and quartered
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

  1. Prepare a marinade for the chicken. Combine the lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon and red pepper flakes in a large bowl, then whisk to combine. Add the chicken and toss well to coat. Cover and store in refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours.
  2. When ready to cook, heat oven to 425 degrees. Use the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to grease a rimmed sheet pan. Add the quartered onion to the chicken and marinade, and toss once to combine. Remove the chicken and onion from the marinade, and place on the pan, spreading everything evenly across it.
  3. Put the chicken in the oven and roast until it is browned, crisp at the edges and cooked through, about 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven, allow to rest 2 minutes, then slice into bits. (To make the chicken even more crisp, set a large pan over high heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil to the pan, then the sliced chicken, and sauté until everything curls tight in the heat.) Scatter the parsley over the top and serve with tomatoes, cucumbers, pita, white sauce, hot sauce, olives, fried eggplant, feta, rice -- really anything you desire.

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