Pan Seared Pork Tenderloin
One of the most versatile, yet neglected cuts of protein is the pork tenderloin. Because of its low fatty content/ marbling, many decide to opt for a different cut, thinking that it will turn out too dry. That is true if …
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Shish Taouk (Mediterranean Chicken Chunks)
Another family favorite is the Shish Taouk (or Tawook), which is essentially Mediterranean chicken chunks. It is quite different than shawarma in both the flavor and size of the chicken pieces. Shawarma is typically shaved off a spit while …
Mango Lime Grilled Chicken
Since the balsamic soy grilled chicken was such a great success (https://www.nazari.ca/fantastic-balsamic-soy-grilled-chicken/), I am continuing on that high with this amazing mango lime grilled chicken recipe I put together. This #ketofriendly grilled chicken is infused with the fabulous flavor of the Atafulo mango …
Bandari Sausage
Bandari Sausage is a staple fast/ street food in Iran. It consists of beef sausages, onions, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper & tomato paste. In recent decades, potatoes & ketchup have become a common addition. I do not recommend the ketchup version. It is usually …
Oven Roasted Beef Brisket
The oven roasted beef brisket is another recipe that many of my friends and acquaintances would not attempt. Of course it's fun to grab a pastrami sandwich from a local deli store but they just simply won't attempt it because they think …
Fantastic Balsamic Soy Grilled Chicken
If you're thinking of making a Caesar salad, be sure to add slices of this balsamic soy grilled chicken! This tiny recipe is so simple you'll wonder why you always made your grilled chicken so bland. Balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, some olive oil, …
Chicken Liver Shakshuka
Shakshouka (or Shakshuka) is a north-western African dish of eggs that are typically poached in a tomato-based sauce with olive oil, peppers, onions and garlic. It evolved from an Ottoman meat stew by the same name, into a vegetarian dish. Eggplants have been commonly …
Beer Braised Short Ribs
The short rib movement started over a decade ago, and as a result, many started experimenting and creating new dishes with them. Prior to that, this cut was not as popular and often times if you asked a …
Golden Fried Cornish Hen
(Akbar Joojeh) The golden fried Cornish hen, which is accompanied by pomegranate molasses or paste, is considered a feast, not only because of its unique and fantastic taste, but because it is very time-consuming and beyond the patience of …
Golden Crispy Rice
Golden crispy rice, also known as 'tahdig' (translated to 'bottom of the pot), is arguably the most delicious part of Persian cooked rice that people literally fight over at meals. It is essentially the crisped bottom layer of the rice …