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Loubia – Moroccan Stewed White Beans

Posted on September 16, 2025September 16, 2025 by looper
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Loubia – Moroccan Stewed White Beans

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Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 4-5 crushed garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with their juice 400 g 14.5oz
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 cans white cannellini beans drained and rinsed 400 g each can, 14.5oz

Instructions
 

  • Add the olive oil to a medium sized saucepan set over medium high heat.
  • Add the finely diced onion, and saute for a few minutes until softened and fragrant. Add the garlic cloves, and saute for another minute.
  • Add the tomato paste and cook for 30 seconds, then add the chopped parsley, the chopped cilantro, salt, pepper and all the spices.
  • Add the diced tomatoes and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, and simmer covered for 10 minutes.
  • Add the drained and rinsed white beans, and very gently stir to combine. Simmer uncovered for another 10 minutes, then remove from the heat.
  • Enjoy warm or at room temperature, preferably with pita or naan bread to dip into the stew.
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Canned Hot Dogs and Peppers

Posted on June 12, 2025 by looper
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Canned Hot Dogs and Peppers

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 gallon onion
  • 1 gallon peppers hot , mild , or sweet
  • 6 pounds hotdogs
  • 1 pint oil
  • 64 ounce catsup
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Cook all together for 10 minutes then add peppers and cook till they change color.
  • Put in hot jars and seal. Water bath 15 minutes, I pressure cooked 15 min at 10# pressure.
  • Makes 19 pints.
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Bounty Dates

Posted on June 7, 2025 by looper
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Bounty Dates

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Ingredients
  

  • 30 Dates pitted
  • 60 cashews
  • 2 C coconut
  • 1 C sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 12 oz dark chocolate

Instructions
 

  • After removing the pits from the dates, stuff your dates with any type of nuts you like (cashews, almonds, hazelnuts…)
  • For the coconut dough: Mix in a deep bowl: 2 cups coconut shreds, 1 cup condensed milk, 1 tbsp butter, 1 tsp vanilla Knead all ingredients well using your hands then place the dough in the fridge 30 minutes to cool before using it.
  • After it cools cover each date with a piece of the coconut dough.
  • Place on a parchment paper and set in the fridge for about 1 hour.
  • Melt some chocolate and dip the covered dates in chocolate, place again on parchment paper, decorate and chill in the fridge, serve and enjoy
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Chicken Grill Marinade

Posted on May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 by looper
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Chicken Grill Marinade

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Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
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Ras el Hanout

Posted on May 7, 2025 by looper
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Ras el Hanout

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cumin ground
  • 1 tsp ginger ground
  • 1 tsp turmeric ground
  • .75 tsp cinnamon ground
  • .75 tsp black pepper
  • .5 tsp white pepper
  • .5 tsp coriander seed ground
  • .5 tsp cayenne pepper
  • .5 tsp allspice
  • .5 tsp nutmeg ground
  • .25 tsp cloves ground

Instructions
 

  • Mix all ingredients. Store in airtight container
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Falafel Wrap

Posted on April 29, 2025 by looper
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Falafel Wrap

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Ingredients
  

Felafel

  • 14 oz Dried Chick Peas
  • 6 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 Yellow onion medium size
  • 1 cup Parsley
  • 1 cup Cilantro
  • 1 Jalapeno no seeds
  • 4 tbsp Falafel spice
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Salt or adjust to preference
  • 2 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tbsp Water

Salad

  • 2 Tomatoes diced
  • 1 Persian Cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup Parsley chopped
  • 1 Red onion small onion diced
  • 1/3 cup Pickled turnips diced
  • 1/2 Lemon’s juice large lemon
  • 2 tbsp Tahini Paste
  • Salt to taste

Other components for the sandwich

  • Pita Bread
  • Hummus
  • Chili Paste optional

Other ingredients for Falafel

  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 2 cups Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Soak the dried chickpeas in water for 24 hours. They will double in size after doing so. Then, drain the chickpeas from the water thoroughly.
  • Add the chickpeas along with all the other ingredients under falafel mix into a food processor and blend for several minutes until paste-like. This may take a few minutes and may require using a rubber spatula to scrape the sides down. You may have to do this in 2 batches depending on the size of your processor.
  • At this point, you can either use the whole mix which will make about 40 pieces of falafel or you can split into 2 batches. One batch put in a ziplock bag and frozen for use at a later time. The other can be used for the present. This is completely up to you!
  • The batch that you would like to use, add 1/2 a tsp of baking soda to it and mix together. Place in the fridge for about 30 minutes before use. Note~ The frozen batch once defrosted will need 1/2 a tsp baking soda added to it before use.
  • In the meantime, work on the sandwich components. Have some hummus on hand and make the salad by mixing together the above ingredients under salad.
  • To make the falafel, heat 2 cups of vegetable oil in a small pot for several minutes until it starts to bubble. Keep the heat on medium.
  • Use a falafel scoop utensil to shape the falafel and drop gently in the oil. Let this cook for 2-3 minutes until crisp and browned on the outside. Place on a plate lined with paper towel and repeat. You can fit about 4 falafel's easily in the pot to make at the same time.
  • Assemble by cutting the pita in half. Open up the pita pocket. Smear hummus on one side and then add pieces of falafel that you can slightly mash. Top with the salad and some chili paste if you like and enjoy it!
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Spinach Ravioli with Artichokes & Olives

Posted on April 29, 2025 by looper
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Spinach Ravioli with Artichokes & Olives

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 8-ounce packages frozen or refrigerated spinach-and-ricotta ravioli
  • ½ cup drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes plus 2 tablespoons oil from the jar divided
  • ¼ cup finely chopped shallot
  • 3 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter cubed
  • 1 10-ounce package frozen quartered artichoke hearts, thawed
  • 1 15-ounce can no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed
  • ¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives sliced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook 2 (8-ounce) packages ravioli according to package directions; reserve ⅓ cup cooking water. Drain the ravioli and toss with 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato oil.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ¼ cup shallot; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add sliced garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the reserved ⅓ cup cooking water; bring to a simmer. Gradually stir in cubed butter, one piece at a time, waiting until each is nearly melted before adding the next. Add thawed artichokes and rinsed beans; cook, stirring frequently, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Fold in the cooked ravioli, ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, ¼ cup olives, ¼ cup basil and 3 tablespoons pine nuts until well coated in the sauce and heated through, about 1 minute.
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Vegetarian Pasta Carbonara

Posted on April 29, 2025 by looper
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Vegetarian Pasta Carbonara

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Ingredients
  

  • 6 ounces dry spaghetti
  • 2 small zucchini
  • 8 cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil plus one more for drizzling at the end
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup Pecorino cheese grated
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 3 tbsp pasta water add more if needed
  • 1 tbsp pine nuts toasted (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add pasta.
  • At the same time, cut zucchini into sticks around 1/3 inch thick.
  • In a large frying pan, sauté zucchini in olive oil on medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes, until zucchini are browned on both sides. Add garlic and saute for about 1 minute. Add cherry tomatoes and a pinch of salt and turn off the heat.
  • To create the sauce, put egg yolks, Pecorino cheese, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper into a large bowl. Whisk everything together for a few seconds. The result should be a pretty thick compound.
  • Once the pasta is almost ready, take 3 tablespoons of boiling pasta water and add them to the bowl with the cheese and eggs. The hot boiling water will pasteurize the yolks making them safe to eat while the starchiness released from the pasta will help to create a creamy sauce.
  • When the pasta is ready drain it and add it to the frying pan with the zucchini and tomatoes. Toss for 1 minute on medium heat.
  • Finally, turn off the heat and add your eggs and Pecorino mixture to the pan. Gently toss everything together. If the sauce is too thick you can add some more pasta water.
  • Garnish with freshly ground black pepper and, if you like, some toasted pine nuts and drizzled olive oil.
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Salmon Burgers

Posted on April 29, 2025 by looper
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Salmon Burgers

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Ingredients
  

Burgers

  • 1 1/2 lb skinless salmon fillet cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2-3 tbsp minced green onions both white and green parts
  • 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground sumac
  • 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Kosher Salt
  • 1/3 cup unseasoned bread crumbs
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon

For Serving

  • Tzatziki Sauce
  • Baby arugula
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • Toasted buns ciabatta

Instructions
 

  • Place about 1/4 of the salmon in the bowl of a large food processor. Add the mustard. Run the processor until the mixture is pasty. Transfer to a bowl. Place the remaining salmon in the food processor. Pulse just a couple of times until it’s coarsely chopped into 1/4-inch pieces. (Do not over-process this second batch of salmon. It should not get too fine or pasty, it should still have some texture.) Transfer to the same bowl.
  • Add the green onions, parsley, coriander, sumac, paprika, and black pepper. Season with kosher salt. Mix well until the mixture is combined. Cover and chill in your fridge for about 30 minutes.
  • While the salmon chills, make the Greek Tzatziki Sauce according to this recipe. Prepare the arugula, sliced tomatoes, and the remaining toppings and buns to serve. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Spread the bread crumbs on a plate. Divide the chilled salmon mixture into 4 equal portions and form into 1-inch thick patties. Place each patty in the breadcrumbs and press to coat on one side. Flip and press on the other side to coat. Place the breaded salmon patties on the lined sheet pan.
  • Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil shimmers (but before it starts to smoke), carefully lower each of the patties into the hot oil. Cook, flipping once, until medium-rare and lightly browned on both sides, about 2-4 minutes. Adjust heat as necessary during cooking to keep things sizzling and cooking well but without scorching the bread crumbs. The minimum internal temperature of the patty should be 115 to 120°F on an instant-read thermometer for medium-rare.
  • Set cooked salmon burgers onto paper towels to drain any excess oil. Sprinkle lightly with salt and finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice on top.
  • Spread the buns with a bit of tzatziki sauce. Add the salmon, then layer on the arugula, tomato and onion slices.
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Coq Au Vin

Posted on April 29, 2025 by looper
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Coq Au Vin

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Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz. pearl onions peeled
  • 6 strips bacon cut into 1″ pieces
  • 3 lb. bone-in combination of skin-on leg quarters
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 oz. portabella mushrooms quartered
  • 1 large carrot peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 2 cup red wine
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • Small bunch thyme
  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • Freshly chopped parsley for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Fill a large Dutch oven or heavy pot with water and bring to a boil. Boil onion for 1 minute. Transfer to an ice bath and let sit about 5 minutes to cool. Wipe out pot.
  • Strain onions through a fine-mesh sieve and transfer to a cutting board. Holding the stem end, cut off the root end as close as possible to the root. Pinch stem end with your fingers to push out onion.
  • In same pot over medium heat, cook bacon, stirring occasionally, until crispy, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Season chicken all over with salt and pepper. In same pot over medium heat, cook chicken, turning occasionally, until skin is golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to another plate. Drain all but 3 tablespoons oil from pot.
  • In same pot over medium heat, cook onions, carrots, and mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add tomato paste and stir to combine, then add flour and stir until vegetables are coated. Slowly pour in wine, broth, and brandy. Return chicken and half of bacon to pot. Add thyme; season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
  • Cover pot and transfer to oven. Bake until chicken is cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of chicken registers 165°, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to a plate; tent with foil to keep warm. Return pot to stove over medium heat. Add butter and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to a platter. Pour sauce over. Top with parsley and remaining bacon.
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