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Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 90 minutes. Allow 110 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, jerk seasoning (store-bought or homemade), olive oil, divided, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced. Equipment: large ovenproof skillet or Dutch oven, baking sheet, medium saucepan, mixing bowl, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavor.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 35 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: quinoa, beef, red bell pepper, zucchini, red onion. Equipment: pressure cooker or saucepan, large skillet or wok, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, spatula.
Kitchen tip: Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water using a fine-mesh sieve to remove natural saponins, which can cause bitterness.
Preparation takes 35 minutes. Cooking takes 180 minutes. Allow 215 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: oxtail, cut into segments, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, scallions, chopped. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven with lid, frying pan or pot for cooking rice, measuring cups and spoons, knife and chopping board, wooden spoon, bowl for rinsing beans.
Kitchen tip: For best flavor, brown the oxtail well to develop a rich crust before braising.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 180 minutes. Allow 210 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: lamb shoulder, bone-in or boneless, trimmed and cut into large chunks, olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ground sumac. Equipment: large heavy-based casserole or Dutch oven with lid, oven, medium saucepan, baking tray, mixing bowls, wooden spoon, fine sieve or colander, toaster or skillet for pine nuts.
Kitchen tip: Use bone-in lamb shoulder for extra flavor, but increase cooking time slightly if needed.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 50 minutes. Allow 70 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: olive oil, yellow onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, red bell pepper, diced, carrots, diced. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, measuring cup, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: If using dried black beans instead of canned, soak them overnight and cook them fully before starting the recipe.
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 15 minutes. Allow 30 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain, neutral oil (e.g., vegetable or canola oil), berbere spice blend, mitmita spice powder, yellow onion, thinly sliced. Equipment: large skillet or wok, sharp knife, cutting board, spatula or wooden spoon, measuring spoons, plate for resting beef.
Kitchen tip: Pat the beef dry before cooking to achieve a better sear and prevent steaming.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: freekeh grain, boneless skinless chicken thighs, red onion, thinly sliced, bell pepper, diced, cherry tomatoes, halved. Equipment: grill or grill pan, large pot, mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, wooden spoon, serving bowl.
Kitchen tip: Marinate the chicken for longer (up to 2 hours) if you have time to deepen flavor.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 500g total), olive oil, yellow or white onion, garlic, smashed, whole black peppercorns. Equipment: medium pot with lid, saucepan, strainer, large mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Poach chicken gently to keep it moist and tender; avoid boiling.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: millet, rinsed, olive oil, divided, medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks, kale, stems removed and roughly chopped, chicken breast fillets, trimmed. Equipment: medium saucepan with lid, baking tray, mixing bowl, frying pan or grill pan, measuring spoons, knife, cutting board, spatula or tongs.
Kitchen tip: Rinse millet thoroughly before cooking to remove any bitterness.