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One of grilling’s greatest virtues: the way the smoke does most of the work for you, infusing every bite of the food it touches with intense flavor. But even pitmaster-level proteins can use a saucy soul mate—just a quick swab of something sweet, sour, rich or spicy to translate a grill-hatched slab of beef or […]
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Set oven to 350 degrees Ingredients: 3 medium eggplants 1 tsp black pepper paprika dried oregano Ginger Coriander Paprika Cumin Ground black pepper 1 onion finely chopped (Vidalia or red) 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped 1 lb of chopped beef (lean) or lamb (preferred) 8 oz can of
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Brazilian Style Black Beans and Rice – Feijoada and More The word feijoada comes from the word feijão, which is Portuguese for beans. Feijoada is a black bean stew that is brewed with a variety of salted and smoked pork and beef products from carne-seca to smoked pork spareribs. The rich, smoky stew is then served with rice, sautéed
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Mujadara is a classic Arabic recipe featuring cooked lentils and rice, caramelized onions, herbs and yogurt. It’s a delicious vegetarian main dish! This version calls for brown rice instead of white (if you want to use white, see recipe notes). Recipe yields 4 generous servings. INGREDIENTS 4 medium cloves garlic, smashed and peeled 2 bay
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4/28/23, 10:12 AM Spaghetti all’Assassina (Assassin’s Spaghetti) Caramelized tomato sauce makes this a wonderfully savory dish. The reduction of the tomato broth brings out the sweetness of the tomatoes which balances well with the spiciness of the chili flakes. By Chef John | Published on January 31, 2023 Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25
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5 Anti-Inflammatory Dairy Foods You Should Be Eating Do dairy foods fan the fire of inflammation or help stamp it out? Milk and milk products are often controversial because they’re thought to increase inflammation due to their saturated fat. Inflammation is your body’s built-in defense mechanism, and despite its bad reputation, it’s a
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Caponata alla giudia (aubergine and vegetable stew) recipe Ingredients 3 aubergines/eggplants kosher salt 1½ onions 2 celery ribs 10 cherry tomatoes 60 ml (¼ cup) extra-virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, smashed 6 oz package of mixed mushrooms 200g (1 cup) chopped ripe tomatoes or canned diced tomatoes, with their liquid ½ c mixed
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Easy Chili 2 teaspoons oil such as peanut or canola 2 onions, chopped, Vidalia or Yellow 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb lean ground beef or bison, or venison if your grocer carries it 3/4 lb beef sirloin, cubed 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 can dark beer, after taking a couple
This easy egg casserole is filled with spring green vegetables and rustic whole-grain bread. It’s perfect for a healthy vegetarian dinner or a springtime brunch. You can assemble it the night before and bake it in the morning when you’re ready. Active: 25 mins Total: 9 hrs 15 mins Servings: 8 Vegetarian Spring Egg
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Gluten Free Chocolate Mandarin Orange Cake Here’s What You Need: 6 oz of chopped semi sweet gluten-free chocolate 1 stick of unsalted butter 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder Zest of 1 orange 3/4 cup of sugar 3 eggs 1/4 tsp of salt Glaze: 1 and 1/2 Tbs of unsalted butter 1 and
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