Chicken Shawarma

Yield: 6 servings

2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp coriander

1 tbsp cumin

1 tbsp cardamom

1 tsp cayenne pepper

2 tsp smoked paprika

salt and pepper

2 tbsp lemon juice

3 tbsp olive oil

1. In a bowl, combine all ingredients. Let marinate in the fridge for 2-24 hours.

2. Cook chicken in a skillet or on the grill.

3. Serve with yogurt sauce, sliced lettuce, tomato slices, red onion slices, and hot sauce with flatbread.

https://www.recipetineats.com/chicken-sharwama-middle-eastern/

Chicken Orzo Skillet

Yield: 4 servings

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken, cubed

salt and pepper

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1 tsp smoked paprika

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp salted butter

1 shallot, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup dry white wine

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 1/2 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth)

1/2 cup orzo

1/2 cup grated Parmesan

1 cup spinach

1. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear on both sides until golden, about 8 minutes per side. Remove from pan and set aside.

2. To the same skillet, add shallot and garlic. Cook over low heat until fragrant and softened, about 2 minutes.

3. Increase heat to medium, then add white wine and lemon juice. Bring to a boil.

4. Add the chicken broth and orzo, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally for 10-15 minutes or until the orzo is soft.

5. Stir in the parmesan cheese and spinach. Add more broth if needed. The orzo should be sticky and creamy, not dry.

6. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Serve.

https://thefeedfeed.com/anna_s_table/one-skillet-parmesan-chicken-and-orzo?goal=0_d2454299f8-f0a0787f5a-256639106&mc_cid=f0a0787f5a&mc_eid=536b3ca905

Sriracha Honey Orange Chicken Wings

Servings: 2-3

Wings:

2 lb chicken wings

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp red chili flakes

salt and pepper

Glaze:

3 tbsp sriracha

3 tbsp honey

3 tbsp orange juice

zest of 1 orange

2 tbsp butter

1 tbsp lemon juice

1. Preheat oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, combine the wings with paprika, chili flakes, and salt and pepper. Toss to combine.

3. Place wings on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown, crisp and cooked through.

4. While the wings are baking, make glaze. In a small pot, combine sriracha, honey, orange juice and zest. Whisk to combine. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in the butter and lemon juice until smooth.

5. Add the cooked wings to a large bowl and drizzle the glaze on top. Toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately.

https://thefeedfeed.com/stylishplate/bbq-jerk-chicken-wings

Shakshuka

Servings: 2-4

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 onion, diced

1/2 red bell pepper, sliced

salt and pepper

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 (14-oz) can crushed tomatoes

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp oregano

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

4 eggs

1/4 cup crumbled feta

1/4 cup cilantro, roughly chopped

1. Preheat the oven to 375F.

2. In a cast iron skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and red bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 5 minutes until peppers soften.

3. Add the garlic, tomatoes, and spices. Reduce heat and allow sauce to simmer for 10 minutes.

4. Create 4 small wells in the tomato sauce and crack the eggs into the wells.

5. Place skillet into the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the eggs are cooked to your liking (they will continue to cook when you remove from the oven so don’t overcook).

6. Remove from the oven and top with crumbled feta and garnish with cilantro.

7. Serve with toasted bread or pita if desired.

https://thefeedfeed.com/girlwiththeironcast/classic-shakshuka-with-feta

Tempeh and Potato Curry

Yield: 4 servings

8 oz tempeh

1 cup diced tomatoes

2 tbsp tomato paste

1 tbsp lime juice

1 tbsp coriander

1 tbsp sesame seeds

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1/2 tsp fennel seeds

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

1/4 tsp fenugreek

1/4 tsp garam masala

salt and pepper

1 tbsp coconut oil

1/2 medium onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/2-inch ginger, grated

1 potato, cubed

1 can coconut milk

cilantro and lemon for garnish

1. Steam the tempeh for 12 minutes. Set aside.

2. In a blender, combine tomato, tomato paste, lime juice, and all spices and seeds. Blend until smooth.

3. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, ginger, and a good pinch of salt, and cook until translucent.

4. Crumble the steamed tempeh and add to the pot. Cook for a minute to brown some edges.

5. Add the blended tomato and spice mixture. Mix well and cook over medium heat until the sauce is drying out and sticking to the tempeh (around 7 to 10 mins).

6. Add the potato and coconut milk. Mix well to incorporate, cover and cook for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through and the sauce has thickened a bit.

7. Garnish with cilantro and a dash of lemon. Serve with flatbread, naan, or rice.

8. The dish will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

https://gamechangersmovie.com/recipes/tempeh-cauliflower-potato-curry/

Moroccan Chicken Stew

Yield: 4 servings

1 tbsp olive oil

1 red onion, finely sliced

4 garlic cloves, finely minced

thumb-sized piece ginger, finely grated

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp smoked sweet paprika

1/2 tsp chili powder

4 chicken thighs, skin on

2 red peppers, sliced into thin strips

1 large lemon, sliced

1/4 cup green olives, pitted and roughly chopped

1 cup chicken stock

4 pitted dates, chopped

3 dried apricots, chopped

1 cup green beans, halved

handful fresh cilantro, chopped

handful fresh parsley, chopped

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and gently cook for 8 mins until softened.

2. Add the garlic, ginger, and spices, and cook for 1 min more.

3. Add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and cook until the skin is golden and crisp, then turn and cook to lightly golden on the flesh side.

4. Add the red pepper, lemon slices, olives, chicken stock, dates, and apricots. Simmer with the lid on for about 40 mins until the chicken is cooked through.

5. Add green beans for the final 4 mins of cooking time.

6. Season to taste. Top with the chopped cilantro and parsley to serve.

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/moroccan-chicken-stew

Kimchi Fried Rice with Tofu and Broccoli

Yield: 2-3 servings

2 tbsp olive oil, divided

1 8-oz block tofu, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp maple syrup

sea salt, to taste

1/2 cup kimchi, drained (reserve the juice) and chopped

1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice

2 tsp chili paste (or to taste)

1 tsp tamari

1 tsp toasted sesame oil

2 cups steamed broccoli florets

2 green onions, thinly sliced

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the olive oil to the skillet. Add the tofu pieces to the skillet and stir with a spatula. Keep sauteing until golden brown edges start to appear, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, smoked paprika, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt to the skillet and stir until fragrant, about 10-20 seconds. Remove from pan.

2. Wipe out the skillet if necessary and return it to the heat with the remaining olive oil. Add the chopped kimchi to the skillet and saute until slightly browned, dried out, and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the rice to the skillet and stir.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together one tablespoon of the reserved kimchi juice with the chili paste, tamari, and sesame oil.

4. Add this mixture to the skillet and stir. Raise the heat to high. Keep stirring until the rice stops sticking together and is slightly browned.

5. Add the steamed broccoli and tofu to the skillet and stir. Garnish with green onion before serving.

http://thefirstmess.com/2018/12/12/kimchi-fried-rice-smoky-tempeh-broccoli-vegan-recipe/

Chorizo and White Bean Cassoulet

Yield: 4 servings

1 tbsp olive oil

4 links chorizo, cut into chunks

1/2 onion, diced

1 carrot, diced

1 stalk celery, diced

3 cloves of garlic, finely minced

1 small can diced tomatoes

1 tbsp tomato paste

3 cups chicken stock

1/4 cup white wine

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1 tsp thyme

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp smoked paprika

4 cups of spinach, chopped (or chard or kale)

1 can cannelloni beans, drained and rinsed

1. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the chorizo and let the chunks brown on each side. Remove from heat and set aside.

2. To the same pot, add the onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté for about 10 minutes, until just browning.

3. Add garlic and sauté another minute.

4. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken stock, white wine, and spices. Add the browned chorizo back to the pot. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer 15 minutes uncovered.

5. Add the spinach and beans and stir to wilt spinach and warm beans.

http://spanishsabores.com/2013/12/17/chorizo-and-white-bean-stew-with-spinach/

Cod, Chorizo, Beans, and Greens

Yield: 2 servings

1 tbsp olive oil

100g chorizo

1 onion, finely chopped

1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped

1/2 bag spinach, chopped

400g can cannelloni beans, drained

juice of 1/2 lemon

2 cod fillets

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1. Heat oil in a large frying pan. Squeeze the meat from the chorizo directly into the pan. Add the onion and fry for 5 mins, until the meat is cooked through and the onion is soft and golden.

2. Add the chilli and the spinach and cook for another minute, until the spinach is wilted.

3. Add the beans and lemon juice. Stir to combine.

4. Season the fish with the smoked paprika and salt and pepper.

5. In a separate pan, cook the fish until flaky.

6. Spoon the bean mixture onto plates, then carefully top with the fish.

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/smoky-hake-beans-greens

Moroccan Breakfast Skillet

Yield: 4 servings

1 tbsp coconut oil

1 lb ground pork

1 yam, diced (about 2 cups)

1/2 onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp ground turmeric

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp paprika

1/4 tsp cinnamon

salt and pepper

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup raisins

1 small bunch chard, stems removed, leaves chopped

8 eggs, whisked

1. In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add ground pork and cook, stirring, until the meat is browned and has absorbed all of the fat. Turn off the heat, transfer to a bowl, and set aside.

2. Place the same pan back on the stove, with some of the fat from the pork, and turn the heat to medium-high. Add yam and cook, stirring, for ten minutes.

3. Add the onion, garlic, and spices, and stir to combine. Cook for a few more minutes, until the sweet potatoes are just soft.

4. Add the apple cider vinegar and raisins to the pan. Stir to combine.

5. Add the chard leaves. Continue cooking until chard has wilted, about a minute or two. Add vegetables to bowl with cooked pork.

6. Place the same pan back on the stove. Cook the scrambled eggs to desired doneness, then combine with pork and vegetables. Stir all together and serve.

https://autoimmunewellness.com/moroccan-breakfast-skillet/

Pulled Pork (Co's)

Yield: 10 servings

2 tbsp smoked paprika

1 tbsp brown sugar

2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp ground mustard

1 tsp salt

1 tsp pepper

3-4 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes

2 cups BBQ sauce (Sweet Baby Rays)

1 cup chicken stock, or water

1 cup diced tomatoes

2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

2 tbsp bourbon

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, ground mustard, salt, and pepper.

2. Add the pork and stir until the pork is evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight.

3. Combine marinated pork with remaining ingredients in bowl of slow cooker. Cook on high for 6 hours.

4. When pork is tender, remove from slow cooker. Shred the pork with 2 forks.

5. If the sauce is too thin, remove the sauce to a pot and let the sauce continue to cook until it has reduced and thickened to desired consistency.

6. Once the sauce has reduced, skin some of the food off the top with a spoon. Add the shredded pork back to the sauce.

https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/instant-pot-bbq-pulled-pork/