Makes 4 to 6 servings Ingredients 12 chicken thighs Kosher salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 12 cipollini onions, blanched for 10 seconds and peeled 3 tablespoons peeled, sliced ginger 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons toasted cumin seeds, ground 1/8 […]
Curried Cauliflower “Couscous”
Try adding an extra serving of vegetables to any meal with some curried cauliflower couscous. This makes a great make ahead side dish for meal prepping. Makes 4 servings 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. 2. Break the cauliflower into florets, slicing the larger florets in half. Toss the cauliflower […]
Israeli Couscous Risotto with Pumpkin and Chanterelle Mushrooms
Makes 5 servings Vegetables Ingredients 2 shallots, finely chopped 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cups chanterelle mushrooms, washed, dried, and diced Kosher salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 cups peeled and diced fresh pumpkin or other hard-skinned squash Couscous Risotto Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil […]
Lamb and Pumpkin Couscous
Makes 4 to 6 servings This is a lamb and pumpkin stew served on a bed of couscous. If you want to change it up a little bit, make the dish with Israeli couscous in the style of risotto. It will be creamy and delicious, if not exactly traditional. Ingredients […]
What I’m Cooking: Tangy Couscous Salad
One of my favorite flavor profiles is the Italian agrodolce, a sweet and sour sauce that makes any dish more exciting. Made simply by reducing vinegar with honey, agrodolce can be created on its own and added to dishes later, but I often prepare this sticky and sweet sauce in […]
What To Eat When Turkey is Off the Table
There are plenty of reasons why people may choose not to serve a Thanksgiving turkey, but that doesn’t mean your meal has to be anything less than special. Meat and poultry is a huge focus of holiday menus, and while we love a roast, it’s not always right for every […]