chorizo x beef meatballs
INGREDIENTS for the meatballs: 1/2 pound ground chorizo 1/2 pound ground beef 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped or grated 1/4 cup shredded cheddar 1 egg 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro 1/2 teaspoon salt fresh black pepper for the zhug sauce: 1/2 cup cilantro 1/2 cup parsley […]
stuffed peppers
INGREDIENTS the filling: 1 pound ground beef 1 pound pork 1 cup fresh grated parm or pecorino 2 eggs, whisked 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp salt Fresh black pepper 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes 2 cloves garlic, grated 1 cup cooked rice (basmati or white) 1 cup diced onion (1 small or 1/2 large) […]
chorizo & chicken paella
INGREDIENTS ½ pound chicken thighs ½ pound chorizo sausage, ground or sliced 1 clove of garlic Sprig of fresh rosemary, sage or thyme 1.5 cups chopped yellow onion (1/2 a large or 1 small) 1 red bell pepper, chopped ½ cup roughly chopped green onions (scallions) ¾ cup fresh tomato puree 1 cup red wine […]
skirt steak tacos
INGREDIENTS 1 pound skirt steak (flank steak works too) Tortillas (I use grain free, these are my favorite) Avocado, cubed and gently mashed Salsa For the steak marinade: 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 white onion, sliced 1 lime, juiced 1/4 cup olive oil 1/3 cup roughly chopped cilantro 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon cayenne […]
chimichurri sauce
INGREDIENTS 1 large bunch of parsley, finely chopped 1/2 bunch of cilantro, finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, finely chopped 1 jalapeño, deseeded and finely chopped 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely minced or grated 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar Squeeze of fresh lemon juice (optional but this […]