Recipes

Moroccan Spiced Chicken Meatballs

Chicken meatballs may not be a traditionally Moroccan dish, but they work beautifully when spiced with paprika, cumin, cinnamon, ginger and garlic, which are commonly found in the country’s cuisine. We combine these with the Moroccan Carrot-Chickpea Salad, and Edamame Hummus for a fantastic meal.

Pistachio Pesto

We found this pesto recipe accompanying a potato salad courtesy of The Food Network from Geoffrey Zakarian. But the pesto is so tasty, I am posting it here as a stand-alone recipe because it is such a great match for so many other dishes - fish, pasta, salads and more.

Pork Barbacoa

We found this recipe after having Barbacoa tacos at a new restaurant in town, tried it out at home, and loved it. We've been combining the pork with the avocado crema recipe posted last week, and a new Mexican street corn recipe for amazing Barbacoa tacos. Barbacoa (the Spanish word for barbecue) is a slow method of cooking meat that originated in the Caribbean. Traditionally, the meat is cooked in a pit in the ground or over an open fire, but we use the Instant Pot to get the same tender and juicy results.

Avocado Crema

Perfectly balanced Avocado Crema has a velvety smooth texture and pairs well with almost every recipe. This creamy sauce is a light and refreshing replacement to sour cream or avocado slices. Lightly seasoned with garlic, cilantro, and lime, it adds zest and character to every bite!

Fresh Lemon Blueberry Scones

This lemon-blueberry scone recipe yields a flaky, buttery, sugar-crusted, and berry-loaded scone. Buttermilk makes the crumb, especially tender, and a hint of fresh lemon zest so nicely complements the berries, adding a touch of brightness, too.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

In searching for the "best" chocolate chip cookie recipe ever, I ran into several candidates (e.g., Original Toll House Cookie), but the Jacques Torres recipe stood out for me due to the gourmet nature of the recipe and ingredients. When making these cookies, keep the following points in mind: Turn any chocolate discs that are poking up from the dough horizontally so that they melt evenly into the cookie. If you want your cookies to have a cake-like texture, replace one of the eggs with 2 egg yolks. Try different high-end brown sugar options to see which one matches your palate - e.g., turbinado, demerara, or muscovado. Get creative! Add your favorite nuts, raisins, or other sweet dried fruits for a personal flavor.

Coconut Chiffon Cake

Cinnamon Rolls

The Best Cinnamon Rolls You’ll Ever Eat! Courtesy of Ambitious Kitchen.

Avocado, Kale & Arugula Chop Salad

This is our new favorite salad recipe. We've experimented with several modifications and have decided that you can do almost anything and it tastes great. Note: since the dressing makes extra (probably enough for 2-3 salads) you could easily double the salad if you're serving a larger crowd/want extras for the week. however, if you're making extra for a weeklong salad, add the avocado and peach as you go, they won't last tossed in the salad at the beginning of the week. (Serves 4 as a side, 2 as a main)

Banana Peanut Butter Muffins (No Sugar Added)

Beef Rouladen

German Currywurst

Recipe credit to wanderzest blog