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Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 25 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless, skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced, jerk seasoning, vegetable oil, divided, red bell pepper, thinly sliced, yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced. Equipment: large mixing bowl, wok or large cast iron skillet, wooden spoon or spatula, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cups.
Kitchen tip: For extra heat, add a finely chopped Scotch bonnet or habanero pepper with the garlic if you like it spicy.
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 15 minutes. Cooking takes 45 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, vegetable oil, yellow onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, aj ed amarillo paste (or substitute). Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: For extra richness, remove chicken thighs after browning and sauté chopped bacon before onions. Add it back in with the stock.
Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 25 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: tempeh, thinly sliced, vegetable oil, garlic, minced, shallots, thinly sliced, red chili. Equipment: frying pan or wok, knife, cutting board, spatula, measuring spoons.
Kitchen tip: Use firm tempeh to ensure it holds its shape during cooking.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces, vegetable oil, garlic, finely chopped, onion, sliced, seasonal vegetables, sliced. Equipment: large skillet or wok, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cups.
Kitchen tip: Adjust vinegar quantity to balance tartness to your preference; add more for a tangier bite.
Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 25 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces, olive oil, red onion, thinly sliced, garlic, minced, red bell pepper, sliced. Equipment: large non-stick frying pan or wok, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, spatula.
Kitchen tip: Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help it brown nicely.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 170 g each), Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, plus extra for drizzling, butternut squash (about 600 g), peeled and cubed. Equipment: Baking sheet, Mixing bowls, Measuring spoons, Knife, Cutting board, Oven.
Kitchen tip: Ensure chicken is cooked to a safe internal temperature of 74°C (165°F) by using a meat thermometer.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 75 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless skin-on turkey breast, Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved, sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed, olive oil, divided, garlic, minced. Equipment: roasting pan or large baking sheet, meat thermometer, mixing bowl, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the turkey is fully cooked and safe to eat.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 75 minutes. Allow 90 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken, Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved, sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3 cm chunks, olive oil, divided, garlic, minced. Equipment: Roasting pan or large cast iron skillet, Meat thermometer, Kitchen twine (optional), Oven, Knife and cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Use a meat thermometer to ensure safe cooking temperature and avoid overcooking.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 80 minutes. Allow 100 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: whole chicken, room temperature, carrots, peeled and cut into 3 cm chunks, parsnips, peeled and cut into 3 cm chunks, sweet potato, peeled and cut into 3 cm chunks, olive oil, divided. Equipment: roasting pan, meat thermometer, chef's knife, cutting board, kitchen towel, tongs.
Kitchen tip: Bring the chicken to room temperature before roasting to ensure even cooking.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: quinoa, rinsed, assorted spring vegetables (asparagus, radishes, carrots, snap peas), olive oil, divided, tahini, fresh lemon juice. Equipment: oven, baking sheet, parchment paper, medium saucepan, mixing bowls, whisk, measuring spoons, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Rinse quinoa well before cooking to remove its natural bitter coating.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 35 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: firm or extra-firm tofu (14 oz), asparagus, trimmed and halved, red bell pepper, cut into 2.5 cm (1 inch) squares, zucchini, sliced into 1 cm (0.4 inch) thick rounds, fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon). Equipment: grill or grill pan, mixing bowl, whisk, knife, cutting board, skewers (wooden or metal).
Kitchen tip: Press tofu well to ensure it absorbs the marinade and grills evenly without falling apart.