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  • Nigerian Stewed Spinach & Shiitake Mushrooms

    Nigerian Stewed Spinach & Shiitake Mushrooms

    Ingredients: Makes 9 servings 4 cups Water 1 cup Yellow Onions, sliced 1 cup Shiitake Mushrooms, stems removed, sliced 1 small Habanero Pepper* 2 cups Red Bell Peppers, diced 2 1/2 cup Yellow Onion, chopped 4 Garlic Cloves 2 TBSP Canola Oil 1 LB...
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  • Nigerian Stewed Chicken

    Nigerian Stewed Chicken

    Ingredients: Makes 5 servings 2 lb Chicken Thighs 1/2 cup Yellow Onions, diced 2 tsp Garlic Cloves, minced 1/4 tsp Salt 1 tsp Curry Powder 3/4 tsp Fresh Thyme, minced 2 tsp Ginger, minced 2 Habanero Peppers* 2 cups Red Bell Pepper 8-9 Roma Tomatoes...
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  • Nigerian Hibiscus, Pineapple, Ginger, Turmeric Tea

    Nigerian Hibiscus, Pineapple, Ginger, Turmeric Tea

    Ingredients: Makes 5 serving 2 cups 100% Pineapple Juice 1 oz Fresh Ginger, peeled, sliced 2 oz Fresh Turmeric Root, peeled, sliced 3 cups Water 2 each Cinnamon Sticks 1/2 tsp Whole Cloves 1 oz Hibiscus Flower Directions: In a pot, combine...
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  • Korean Chili Green Beans

    Korean Chili Green Beans

    Ingredients: Makes 7 servings 3 cups Green Beans, fresh, snapped 1 TBSP + 1 tsp Canola Oil 2 tsp Garlic, fresh, minced 1 cup Red Onion, julienned 1 cup Red Bell Pepper, julienned 1 TBSP Gochujang (Korean Hot Red Pepper Paste) 1/8 tsp Kosher Salt...
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  • Spicy Korean Braised Sesame Tofu (Dubu-Jorim)

    Spicy Korean Braised Sesame Tofu (Dubu-Jorim)

    Ingredients: Makes 4 servings 4 cups Tofu, Extra Firm, fresh 3 TBSP Canola Oil 1/4 cup Soy Sauce, less sodium 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt 2 tsp Granulated Sugar 2 TBSP Korean Chili Pepper Powder 1 cup Water 3 TBSP Canola Oil 2 tsp Garlic, fresh, minced...
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  • Ancho Chili Roast Chicken Breast

    Ancho Chili Roast Chicken Breast

    Ingredients: Makes 6 servings 2 lb Chicken Breast, boneless 1 1/2 Ancho Chili Peppers, dried 1 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder 1 TBSP Onion Powder 1 TBSP Lime Juice 1/2 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp Black Pepper 1 TBSP Canola Oil Cooking Spray Directions: Cut the...
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  • Grilled Chicken, Corn, Black Bean Salsa

    Grilled Chicken, Corn, Black Bean Salsa

    Ingredients: Makes 10 servings 3 1/2 lb Chicken Breast, boneless, skinless 2 tsp Canola Oil 1 tsp Salt 1 1/2 tsp Black Pepper 1 1/4 cup Corn Kernels, fresh 1 1/2 tsp Canola Oil 4 cups Black Beans, cooked 1/3 cup Red Onions, diced 1 TBSP Garlic...
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  • Calabacitas

    Calabacitas

    Ingredients: Makes 8 servings 2 TBSP Canola Oil 1 3/4 cups Zucchini Squash, diced 1 3/4cups Yellow Squash, diced 1 1/4 cups Corn Kernels, fresh 1 1/4 cups Yellow Onion, diced 1 cup Hatch Green Chili Peppers, diced 1 1/2 tsp Garlic, minced 1/4 tsp...
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  • Lebanese Beef Pie

    Lebanese Beef Pie

    Ingredients: Makes 9 servings Pizza Dough 1/2 TBSP Granulated Sugar 1 tsp Kosher Salt 1 tsp Active Bakers Yeast, dry 2 cups, 2 TBSP Water 3/4 tsp Canola Oil 7 1/2 cups High Gluten Flour Beef Pie 1/2 lb Ground Beef 1 TBSP Olive Oil 2/3 cup Onions...
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  • Lebanese Breakfast Scramble

    Lebanese Breakfast Scramble

    Ingredients: Makes 8 servings 1/2 cup Red Bliss Potatoes, diced 1 1/2 TBSP Olive Oil 1 tsp Harissa Paste 1/4 tsp Cumin, ground 8 Eggs, beaten 1/2 tsp Salt 1/8 tsp Black Pepper 1/4 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved 1 TBSP Green Onions, chopped 1 TBSP...
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  • Lebanese Flatbread Cucumber Tomato Salad

    Lebanese Flatbread Cucumber Tomato Salad

    Ingredients: Makes 12 Servings 5 oz Whole Wheat Pita 1 TBSP Olive Oil 3/4 cup Grape Tomatoes, halved 1 1/2 cups English Cucumbers, diced 1/4 cup Red Onions, finely chopped 2 TBSP Parsley, chopped 2 TBSP Mint, chopped 1/2 cup Olive Oil 1 1/2 TBSP...
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  • Yogurt Marinated Lamb

    Yogurt Marinated Lamb

    Ingredients: Makes 12 servings 2 1/2 lbs. Lamb Leg, boneless 1 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt, plain 1 TBSP Garam Masala (Cumin, Coriander Seeds, Peppercorn, Cardamom, Cloves, Cinnamon, Nutmeg) 2 TBSP Ginger, fresh, minced 2 TBSP Garlic cloves, minced 1...
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  • Chickpea Vegetable Biryani

    Chickpea Vegetable Biryani

    Ingredients: Makes 8 servings 1 3/4 cup Chickpeas, dry (3 15 oz cans drained and rinsed) 4 TBSP Canola Oil 3/4 cup Onion, sliced 1 1/2 cup Red Bell Pepper, thinly sliced 1 cup Carrot, chopped 3 Garlic cloves, minced (3 tsp) 1 TBSP Ginger, fresh...
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  • Indian Spice, Chickpea, Potato Soup

    Indian Spice, Chickpea, Potato Soup

    Ingredients: Makes 8 servings 1 1/2 cup Chickpeas, dry (2, 15 oz cans drained and rinsed) 1 tsp Canola Oil 1 cup Celery, chopped 1 1/4 cup Onion, diced 3 tsp Garlic, minced 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper, ground 1/2 tsp Turmeric, ground 1/2 tsp Cumin,...
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  • Garlic, Eggplant, Herb Orzo

    Garlic, Eggplant, Herb Orzo

    Ingredients: Makes 8 Servings 1 cup Orzo, dry 2 qt Water 3 TBSP Canola Oil 2 each Garlic Cloves, crushed 2 1/2 cups Eggplant, peeled, diced 2 TBSP Basil, chiffonade cut 1 TBSP Italian Parsley, chopped 2 TBSP Parmesan Cheese, shredded 3/4 tsp Kosher...
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