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Preparation takes 90 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 130 minutes in total. Makes 8 servings. Key ingredients: all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, granulated sugar, warm water (around 40°C/104°F), vegetable oil or pork fat (plus extra to grease). Equipment: mixing bowl, steamer or bamboo steamer, pot or deep pan, measuring spoons and cups, small mixing bowl, rolling pin (optional), kitchen towel.
Kitchen tip: Use warm water (around 40°C/104°F) to activate yeast properly without killing it.
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 15 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 30 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: jasmine rice, beef sirloin or flank steak, snap peas, carrots, red bell pepper. Equipment: medium saucepan with lid, large wok or large frying pan, knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, measuring spoons, spatula or wooden spoon.
Kitchen tip: Slice the beef thinly across the grain to ensure tenderness.
Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 25 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2.5 cm pieces, vegetable oil or niter kibbeh (Ethiopian spiced butter), onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, fresh ginger, grated. Equipment: large skillet or cast-iron pan, knife, cutting board, spatula or wooden spoon, measuring spoons.
Kitchen tip: For authentic flavor, use niter kibbeh if available instead of vegetable oil.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: quinoa, rinsed, water or low-sodium vegetable broth, white fish (cod, halibut, or sea bass), salt, divided, corn, husked and kernels removed. Equipment: small saucepan, medium skillet, large shallow pan for poaching, mixing bowl, measuring cups and spoons, knife and cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Rinse quinoa thoroughly to remove its natural coating (saponin) which can taste bitter.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 70 minutes. Allow 90 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken, patted dry, baby carrots, new potatoes, halved, asparagus, trimmed and cut into 5 cm pieces, garlic, minced. Equipment: oven, roasting pan or large shallow baking dish, kitchen knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, tongs.
Kitchen tip: Ensure the chicken is fully thawed before cooking to allow even cooking throughout.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: pork chops (bone-in or boneless, about 2.5 cm/1 inch thick), fresh rosemary, finely chopped, fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped, fresh parsley, finely chopped, olive oil, divided. Equipment: oven, baking sheet, large skillet or frying pan, mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, tongs, meat thermometer.
Kitchen tip: Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking pork; 63°C (145°F) internal temperature is safe and juicy.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 45 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, carrots, peeled and cut into 2.5 cm (1 inch) pieces, parsnips, peeled and cut into 2.5 cm (1 inch) pieces, sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2.5 cm (1 inch) cubes, garlic, minced. Equipment: oven, baking sheet or roasting pan, mixing bowl, measuring spoons, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: For extra crispy skin, pat chicken thighs dry and avoid overcrowding on the pan.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: pork tenderloin (about 450–500 g / 1 to 1.1 lbs), garlic, minced, fresh rosemary, chopped, olive oil, divided, carrots, peeled and cut into 3 cm (1 inch) pieces. Equipment: oven, baking sheet or roasting pan, knife, cutting board, meat thermometer, mixing bowl.
Kitchen tip: Use a meat thermometer to ensure pork is cooked to a safe internal temperature of 636C (1456F) followed by resting.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 50 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (~1.2 kg), olive oil, pure maple syrup, carrots, peeled and cut into 5 cm pieces, parsnips, peeled and cut into 5 cm pieces. Equipment: large roasting pan or baking sheet, mixing bowl, kitchen tongs, meat thermometer.
Kitchen tip: Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help crisp the skin.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 150-180 g each), new potatoes, halved, baby carrots, trimmed, asparagus, woody ends trimmed, olive oil. Equipment: large oven-safe frying pan or skillet, roasting tray or baking sheet, oven.
Kitchen tip: Pat chicken skin dry before seasoning to ensure it crisps up nicely.