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Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 45 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: lamb shoulder, freekeh grain, onion, garlic, red bell pepper. Equipment: pressure cooker or Instant Pot, large skillet, wooden spoon, measuring cups and spoons, cutting board, sharp knife, medium saucepan.
Kitchen tip: If using a stovetop pressure cooker, ensure you follow safety guidelines for releasing pressure.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 50 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.2 kg / 2.6 lbs), soy sauce, white vinegar (or Filipino cane vinegar), cloves garlic, minced, medium carrots, peeled and cut into 4 cm chunks. Equipment: large cast iron or heavy skillet with lid, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup, spoon.
Kitchen tip: Use a heavy-bottomed skillet with a lid to ensure even cooking and moisture retention during braising.
Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 25 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken thighs, vegetable oil, garlic, red bell pepper, snap peas. Equipment: large skillet or wok, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup, spatula or wooden spoon.
Kitchen tip: Patting the chicken dry before cooking helps achieve a better sear and caramelization.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 600g), olive oil, medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2 cm pieces, medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 2 cm pieces, medium celery root, peeled and cut into 2 cm pieces. Equipment: large skillet or sauté pan with lid, cutting board, chef's knife, wooden spoon or spatula, measuring spoons, measuring jug.
Kitchen tip: Pat the chicken dry before searing to develop a better color and flavor.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 45 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.2 kg / 2.6 lb), olive oil, onion, thinly sliced, garlic, minced, sumac. Equipment: large skillet with lid or shallow pot, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup.
Kitchen tip: For best food safety, use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F).
Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 30 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless pork shoulder or pork loin, thinly sliced, canola or vegetable oil, garlic, minced, onion, sliced, green beans, trimmed and halved. Equipment: large non-stick or cast iron skillet, cutting board, knife, measuring spoons, measuring cups, wooden spoon or spatula.
Kitchen tip: For more tenderness, marinate the pork slices in 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon cornstarch for 15 minutes before cooking.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 75 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.2 kg), olive oil, large onion, thinly sliced, garlic, minced, ground cumin. Equipment: large heavy-bottom skillet with lid, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup.
Kitchen tip: If bone-in thighs are unavailable, skin-on boneless thighs can be used but watch cooking time to avoid drying out.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.2 kg), olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ground cumin. Equipment: pressure cooker (electric or stovetop), wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, small skillet for toasting pine nuts, measuring spoons, measuring cup.
Kitchen tip: Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for best texture and flavor.
Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 25 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, Lebanese spices, Lebanese spices, Lebanese spices. Equipment: large skillet, wooden spoon or spatula, measuring spoons, knife and cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Use fresh lemon juice for the best bright flavor; bottled lemon juice can be added but fresh is preferable.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: skinless, boneless chicken breasts, lemon, zested and juiced, low-sodium chicken broth, garlic cloves, onion, sliced. Equipment: large deep skillet or sauté pan with lid, medium saucepan, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup.
Kitchen tip: Use fresh, high-quality chicken breasts for the best flavor and texture.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, aji amarillo paste, garlic, minced, ground cumin, smoked paprika. Equipment: pressure cooker or Instant Pot, large bowl, medium saucepan, blender or food processor, mixing spoon, steaming basket or colander.
Kitchen tip: Make sure to rinse quinoa thoroughly to remove its natural bitter coating called saponin.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: fresh trout fillets, quinoa, vegetable or fish stock, bell peppers, zucchini. Equipment: cast iron skillet or ovenproof frying pan, medium saucepan, baking tray, mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Ensure quinoa is rinsed well before cooking to avoid bitterness.