Chicken Marinade à la Turkish

 Turkish cuisine has a great variety of foods. It's one reason I enjoyed living there for a year.

-Mike

Tavuk turşusu (Turkish)

/tur-shu-su/

1 Tbs. (15 g) organic tomato paste

3 Tbs. (45 ml) (dairy free) yogurt

1 1/2 tsp. (2,25 g) paprika

1 tsp. (2 g) each: oregano, Himalayan salt, cumin

1/2 tsp. (1 g) lemon pepper 

3 cloves of garlic

2 Tbs. (30 ml) olive oil

chicken cuts as desired 

bir /ber/ 1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.

iki /e-ke/ 2. Make a few shallow cuts on the chicken.

üç /uch/ 3. Add the chicken in the bowl, coat the pieces, cover and refrigerate for an hour or longer.

dört /dort/ 4. Cook the chicken: grilled, baked, or pan fried. The inside temperture reaches 165ºF/74ºC. 

 

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Shepherd's Stew

 Your taste buds will take you to a Hungarian village, with the paprika, hint of cayenne, several types of bell peppers, dash of sour cream and more flavors!

Pásztorpörkölt (Hungarian)

Serves 6

Use organic ingredients:

1/2 cup (65 g) each: drained roasted red peppers and couscous (substitute gluten-free quinoa)

2 Tbs. (30 g) tomato paste

1 Tbs. (15 ml) white vinegar

1 1/2 Tbs. (9 g) sweet paprika

dash of cayenne pepper

2 Tbs. (30 ml) olive oil

1 yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch (12 mm) pieces

1 banana pepper, stemmed, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch/12 mm pieces

8-10 gold unpeeled potatoes, cut into 1/2"/12 mm chunks

8 ounce (225 g) andouille sausage, cut lengthwise and then 1/2"/12 mm

chopped dill

sour cream (or dairy-free yogurt)

egy 1. Add to a blender: toasted peppers, tomato paste vinegar, paprika, and cayenne. Purée for 3 seconds. Set aside.

kettő 2. In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the oil and couscous/quinoa. Brown for 2-3 minutes. Place in a bowl and set aside.

három 3. Over medium-high heat 1 Tbs. (15 ml) oil and sautée the onions, banana pepper, and potatoes for 4-5 minutes.

négy 4. Add the red-pepper purée and cook 1 or 2 minutes. Stir.

öt 5. Add the couscous/quinoa, reduce to medium-low an cook 15-20 minutes more.

hat 6. Stir in the sausage. Cook uncovered, stirring, until it thickens, 3-4 minutes.

hét 7. Add more seasons if you like. 

nyolc 8. Sprinkle with dill.

kilenc 9. Serve the sour cream/yogurt on the side.

Try some other Hungarian dishes:

Mushroom Soup à la Hungarian: https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/4757368533685219635/9150331963693115700

Hungarian Paprika Pork Chops: https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/4757368533685219635/3808809842111025094

Hungarian Paprika Potatoes: https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/4757368533685219635/2816206729647101075

Hungarian Paprika Chicken: https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/4757368533685219635/6403139452639154750

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Stuff Peppers with Bison and Beans

Bison has less fat than beef. Feel free to substitute with your favorite organic ground meat. 

Serve 4

Preheat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC)

Adjust the spices to taste.

1 Tbs. (15 ml) avocado oil 

1 cup (130 g) organic: chopped onion and canned black beans (rinsed and drained)

1 Tbs. (15 g) organic tomato paste

minced organic garlic

1 pound (455 g) ground, grass feed bison

14 1/2 ounce can (400 g) organic diced tomatoes

1 Tbs. (6 g) each: chili powder and oregano

1 tsp. (2 g) ground cumin

4 large organic bell peppers

1/2 cup (65 g) (dairy-free) crumble cheese

chopped cilantro or parsley for garnish

1. Heat the oil over medium heat.

2. Sauté the onions for 5 minutes.

3. Stir in the tomato paste and garlic. Cook about 1 to 2 minutes.

4. Add the meat and brown.

5. Add the diced tomatoes and black beans.

6. Season with the spices.

7. Remove from the stove.

8. Cut the peppers in half lengthwise.

9. Scoop out the core and seeds.

10. Place on a baking sheet, cut side up.

11. Spoon the mixture into the peppers. Cover with foil.

12. Bake for about 25 minutes.

13. Remove and top with cheese.

14. Return to the oven and cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

15. Remove and garnish the tops.

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Roasted Red Pepper Coconut Cream Sauce

Serve over vegetables, meats, fish, chicken, pasta, tofu...

भुनी हुई लाल मिर्च नारियल क्रीम सॉस (Hindi)

/bhunee huee laal mirch naariyal kreem sos/

Makes about a cup (240 ml)

1 whole roasted organic red pepper

1/2 cup (120 ml) coconut cream

1/4 cup (60 ml) organic vegetable broth

2 Tbs. (30 ml) organic tomato paste

juice of 1 organic lemon

minced one organic garlic clove

1 tsp. (5 g) organic cinnamon

pinch or two of: Himalayan salt, black pepper, allspice, and nutmeg

एक /ek/  १. In a blender, blend all the ingredients. 

दो /do/ २. Cook over a medium heat until it bubblies, about 5 minutes. 

तीन /teen/ ३. Cover, set aside, and keep warm until ready to be used.

Enjoy some homemade Indian dishes: https://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/search/label/Indian

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Coconut Cream Sauce with Roasted Red Pepper

 The sauce pairs well with any food. 

(Arabic) صلصة كريمة جوز الهند مع الفلفل الأحمر المشوي

/salsat karimat jawz alhind mae alfilfil al'ahmar almashwii/

Makes about 2 1/3 cups (355 ml) 

12 ounce (340 g) jar of fire-roasted red bell peppers, drained

1/2 cup (120 ml) organic coconut cream

1/4 cup (60 ml) organic vegetable stock/broth

2 Tbs. (30 ml) organic tomato paste

1 tsp. (5 ml) organic maple syrup

1 minced organic garlic

1 tsp. (4 g) each: cinnamon, Himalayan salt, black pepper, allspice, and nutmeg 

~Arabic (standard)~

وا حد /waah-heet/ ١ 1. Place all the ingredients in a blender.

إثنان /eth-naan/ ٢ 2. Place in a sauce pan and cook over medium heat until bubbly, about 5 minutes.

ثلاثة /theh-la-theh/ ٣ 3. Cover, set aside and keep warm.

أربعة /ahr-uh-bah-ah/ ٤ 4. Serve the warm sauce over any Middle Eastern dish that does not have a sauce, example meat, kebabs, couscous, fish, vegetables, etc.

Try some other 

Middle Eastern dishes: https://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/search/label/Middle%20Eastern

or other 

sauces: https://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/search/label/sauces

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Bean Spinach Filling

Different fillings are great to add to all types of dishes: in or on meats and fish, stuff vegetables, in sandwiches and over vegetables, appetizer dip...What about in tacos? Why not?

Serves 4

(gluten-free) taco shells

2 Tbs. (30 ml) olive oil

2 organic garlic clove

4 Tbs. (60 g) organic tomato paste

2 tps. (10 g) each: cumin and oregano 

1 tsp. (5 g) turmeric

Himalayan salt

organic spinach

1-2 can (425-850 g) organic beans of your choice

optional: 

• (dairy-free) cheese
• other spices to taste

1. Heat the oil.

2. Add the garlic, spices, and tomato paste. Cook for a minute or two.

3. Add the spinach and beans. Cook. 

4. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and optional cheese and spices.

5. If you want to us it as a stuffing or dip, place everything in a food processor and blend. 

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Creamy Mushroom Pasta

Mushrooms contain vitamin D, which helps increase intestinal absorption of calcium, magnesium, and phosphate. Raw mushrooms provide 22 calories and are a rich source of other vitamins and minerals. Try a variety of mushrooms, each with their unique taste and beneficial properties.

Click the top heading "Nutritional Information" and scroll down to "mushrooms" for more information. 

Pasta cremosa ai funghi (Italian) 

Serves 8

2 Tbs (30 ml) olive oil

1 organic diced onion

sliced organic mushrooms

1 tsp. (2 g) black pepper

1/2 cup (120 ml) white wine

2 Tbs. (30 ml) Worcestershire sauce

4 cups (960 ml) water

1 cup (240 ml) (dairy-free) sour cream or yogurt

1 Tbs. (15 g) organic tomato paste

pappardelle or other type of (gluten-free) paste

organic frozen peas

(dairy-free) variety of graded cheeses

parsley 

uno 1. Sauté in a large pan: oil, onions, mushrooms, and pepper about 10 minutes.

due 2. Add the white wine, Worcestershire, water, sour cream/yogurt, and tomato paste. Bring to a simmer.

tre 3. Add the pasta. Cook 7 minutes, uncovered, stir.

quattro 4. Add the peas and cook 3 more minutes. 

cinque 5. Test the pasta if it is al dente.

sei 6. Remove and have bowls of cheese for individual taste and needs.

sette 7. Top with some parsley.

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Sesame Tofu

Sesame is also called "benne". Many wild plants occur in Africa and some in India. It is one of the oldest oilseed crops known, domesticated over 3000 years ago. It might help the heart and blood pressure.

sesame plant

胡麻豆腐 (Japanese)

/gomadōfu/

 Serves 2

Preheat the oven to 350F (175C)

I. Tofu 豆腐 /tōfu/

14 ounce (400 g) organic firm tofu

3 Tbs. (45 g) cornstarch

1 Tbs. (15 ml) olive oil

II. Sauce ソース /sōsu/

1/2 cup (120 ml) water

2 tsp. (10 g) cornstarch

3 Tbs. (45 ml) soy sauce or gluten-free liquid aminos

2 Tbs. (30 g) organic tomato paste

1 tsp. (5 g) organic brown sugar

2 tsp. (10 ml) rice wine vinegar

III. Additonal:

1 Tbs. (15 ml) sesame oil

2-3 organic garlic cloves

piece of ginger

pinch or two of chili flakes

IV. Serve with

toasted sesame seeds

organic spring onions

cooked rice

or stir-fried vegetables 

i /long e/

一 /ichi/  Mix the tofu, cornstarch, and oil.

二 /ni/   Place on a baking sheet and back 20-30 minutes until crispy.

三 /san/  Max all the ingredients for the sauce in a jar.

四 /shi/   Sauté the ginger, garlic, and chili flakes in sesame oil for about 2 minutes.

五 /go/  Add the sauce and cook until it thickens.

六 /roku/  Stir in the tofu.

 七 /shichi/  Top with sprinkle of sesame seeds and spring onions.

Try our many tofu recipes.

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Armenian Lemon, Peas, and Onion Soup

 A typical meal in an Armenian house might be bread, butter,  buttermilk, cheese, fresh and picked vegetables dishes, and a vegetable or meatball soup with sour milk, with fresh herbs. Soup by itself, is a light lunch or side dish at dinner. 

Կիտրոնով, ոլոռով և սոխով ապուր (Armenian)

/kitronov, volorrov yev sokhov apur/

Serves 6

1 cup (130 ml) water

1/3 cup + 1 Tbs. (60 g) pearl barley (not gluten-free)

1 Tsp. (15 g) organic tomato paste

6 1/2 cups (1800 ml) organic beef or vegetable broth

1 cup (130 g) organic peas

onions, thinly sliced

organic lemon juice

slices or organic of lemon

caraway seeds

paprika

cayenne pepper

black pepper

մեկ /mek/ Ա. 1. Boil the water and stir in the barley, cover, and simmer over low heat for 20-25 minutes.

երկու /erkow/ Բ. 2. Stir in the tomato paste, broth, onions, and caraway seeds.

երկու /erkow/  Գ. 3. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer over low heat for an hour.

չորս /čors/  Դ. 4. Stir in the peas, lemon juice, paprika, cayenne and black peppers to taste.

հինգ /hing/  Ե. 5. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.

վեց /vec’/  Զ. 6. Garnish with lemon slices.

Serve with "Armenian Vegetable Salad" https://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/2022/08/armenian-vegetable-salad.html

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3 Types of Barbecue Sauces

Add BBQ sauces:

 

Use organic if possible.

• chicken pizza (as a sauce)
• nachos (with cheese, pulled pork, pickled peppers)
• salad dressing (whisk with lemon juice and olive oil)
• dip (jalapeño, mozzarella sticks; by itself or mix with sour cream and yogurt)
• chicken sandwiches or tacos
• toasted buns or tortillas (with tofu, roasted carrots, or sweet potatoes)
• hot dogs
• potato salad (red potatoes, jalapeños, cilantro, cheese)
• cocktails sauce (with Worcestershire, horseradish, vinegar, squeeze of lemon)
• cornbread muffins icing
• chicken, beef, port, fish...
• etc.

A. ketchup, light brown sugar, white wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and paprika

B. vinegar, tomato paste, or mayonnaise (or a combination), onion powder, spices such as mustard and black pepper, and sweeteners such as sugar or molasses.

C. Very good!

1 tsp. (2 g) cumin seed

2 Tbs. (18 g) fennel seeds

5 organic garlic cloves

black pepper

1. Grind all together.

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thyme or lemon thyme leaves

rosemary sprigs

1 organic zest and juice of orange

1 organic garlic bulb, broken into cloves and peeled

4 tsp. (8 g) paprika

6 tsp. (30 ml) balsamic vinegar

1/2 cup (120 ml) organic ketchup

1/2 cup (120 ml) olive oil

10 bay leaves

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German Spaetzle with Mushroom Gravy

I have cooked Spätzle as a side-dish but not with a gravy. I did not have this dish the sixteen year I lived in Germany-Mike

Jägerspätzle (German)

"hunter spaetzle"

Serves 4

A. die Spätzle:

2 1/2 cups (325 g) flour (Use a spoon to pile the flour into the cup.) [It needs the gluten to rise.]

1/2 tsp. (2,5 ml) sea salt

1/3 cup (80 ml) each: water and (dairy-free) milk

3 organic eggs

 

OR a box of Spätzle (not gluten-free)

~Standard German (Deutsch)~

eins 1. Whisk together the flour and salt.

zwei 2. In jar, whisk the water, milk, and eggs until smooth.

drie 3. Add the egg mixture to the bowl with the flour. Beat until there are no more lumps, about 4-5 minutes.

vier 4. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.

fünf 5. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

sechs 6. Reduce to simmer.

sieben 7. Place a large wooden board on top of the pot.

acht 8. Then place 1/2 cup (66 g) of batter on the board.

neun 9. Using a blunt knife, scrape slivers of the batter into the pot.

zehn 10. Once the spaetzle float to the surface, remove them with a slotted spoon and place in a lightly buttered casserole dish to keep warm

elf 11. Repeat with the rest of the batter.

B. die Soße (the gravy):

4 Tbs. (60 g) dairy-free, organic butter

1/4 cup (30 g) each: organic chopped onions & white wine (or more)

2 minced organic garlic cloves

1 pound (455 g) sliced organic mushrooms

1/2 tsp. (2,5 ml) each tomato paste & dried thyme

1 Tbs. (15 g) (gluten-free) flour

2 cups (480 ml) each organic: beef broth & (diary-free) yogurt (substitute heavy cream)  

~Bavarian German (Bairisch)

oas 1. Sauté the onions, garlic, and mushrooms over medium-high heat about 5-10 minutes.

zwoa 2. Reduce heat to medium.

drei 3. Sprinkle the thyme and flour over the mushrooms.

fiare 4.  Pour the wine into the skillet.

fimfe 5. Add the broth and bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer, and cook 10-15 minutes, until the gravy has thickened.

sechse 6. Stir in the the yogurt/heave cream.

sieme 7. Pour the gravy over the Spätzle.

Guten Appetit!

An Guadn! 

(Enjoy your meal)

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Vegan Irish Stew (slow cooker)

A truly traditional Irish stew contains only a few ingredients: mutton, onions, potatoes, and sometimes carrots. Skip the meat and enjoy a vegetarian Irish stew with lots of vegetables.

 Stobhach Éireannach vegetarian (Irish)

Severs 6

~Use organic ingredients~

4 potatoes, cut into large pieces

2 red onions, cut in half and into wedges

4 celery ribs, chopped

4 garlic cloves, chopped

5 carrots, cut into thick slices

mushrooms, quartered

1 1/2 cups + 3 Tbs. (400 g) green lentils

3 tsp. (6 g) each: cumin, thyme, black pepper, and coriander

4 cups (960 ml) vegetable stock or half vegetable stock and half beer

1/2 cup (120 ml) tomato paste

2 bay leaves

2 1/2 Tbs. (45 ml) soy sauce or gluten-free liquid aminos

1 Tbs. (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce

parsley for garnish

a haon /ah hain/ 1. Add all the ingredients to a slow cooker pot.

a dó /ah dough/ 2.Stir well and set to high for 6 hours or low for 8 hours.

a trí /ah tree/3. Serve with mashed potatoes or (gluten-free) crusty bread.

Try:

Irish Stew: https://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/2016/03/irish-stew.html

Irish Lamb Stew (stove top or slow cooker): https://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/2018/03/irish-lamb-stew-stove-top-or-slow-cooker.html

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Tofu Skewers

Tofu is also called bean curd, made of coagulating soy milk. It originated in China over 2000 years ago. 

豆腐串 (Japanese)

/tōfu kushi/

Serves 4

(Marinate for 4 hours)

1/4 cup (60 ml) (dairy-free) organic yogurt

1 red chile pepper, stemmed (Remove the seeds for less heat.)

2 organic garlic cloves

1 tsp. (2 g) each: ground coriander, turmeric, and cinnamon

1 star anise

1 1/2 Tbs. (20 ml) each: olive oil &  tomato paste

14 ounce (400 g) organic tofu

optional 

sliced: 

• zucchini
• peppers
• pineapple
• onions
• garlic
• squash
• etc.

whole:

• cherry tomatoes
• button mushrooms
• etc.

cube:

• cheese

slices of organic lime wedges

i /long e/

一 /ichi/ 1. Mix the yogurt with the other ingredients, except the tofu and optionals, in a food processor or blender.

二 /ni/ 2. Cut the tofu into 1 1/2-inch (3 cm) cubes.

三 /san/ 3. Marinate in the yogurt sauce for at least 4 hours in the refrigerator.

四 /shi/ 4. Tread the cubes onto metal skewers and cook over heat for 10 minutes.

 (a) Tread other optional items as well.

五 /go/ 5. Baste with the extra marinade sauce.

六 /roku/ 6. Serve them with a sauce*

Try "Cucumber, Mint & Yogurt Sauce": https://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/2021/12/cucumber-mint-yogurt-sauce.html

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