Ingredients: 1 Tbsp grape seed oil 1 small onion, diced 4 cups cauliflower rice 3/4 cup shredded carrot 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tsp minced ginger 1/2 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp chili flakes 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp Tamari (dark soy sauce) 1/2 tsp sesame oil 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 tsp kosher salt(if needed) […]
Jambalaya
Ingredients: For the Chicken: 2 1/2 lb skinless, bone-in chicken thighs 1 tbsp homemade Cajun-creole seasoning (recipe follows) 1 tsp kosher sea salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2lb-1lb hot Italian sausage (or whatever sausage you prefer, like andouille, which is more traditional in this dish) 2 tbsp grapeseed oil 1 large onion, diced 1/4 tsp sugar […]
Homemade Cajun-Creole Seasoning
Another diy seasoning that’s so simple! I used this one for my Jambalaya dish-link here-http://www.iftheovenmittfits.com/2018/07/22/jambalaya/ and in my Cajun chicken sheet pan dinner, recipe here-https://www.iftheovenmittfits.com/2019/03/23/cajun-chicken-and-veggie-sheet-pan-dinner/. We even put this on popcorn. My kids love it! 3 tbsp paprika 1 tbsp smoked paprika 2 tbsp dried thyme 2 tbsp oregano 2 tbsp garlic powder […]
Koshari (Egyptian Rice and Lentils)
This dish is one of my go to meatless dishes that I grew up with. We also usually had it for Easter on Good Friday. Rice mixed with green lentils, served with caramalized onions (the best part), and topped off with a spicy tangy tomato sauce! Traditionally, the onions are deep fried until crispy. But I […]
Molokhia (Egyptian Jute Leaf Soup with Chicken)
Ingredients: Homemade broth 1 whole chicken, halved 1 large onion, quartered 2 celery stalks, halved 1 small carrot, halved 2 smashed garlic cloves 2 bay leaves 1-2 tbsp organic roasted chicken stock paste (optional, but gives tons of flavour. If omitting, you may or may not have to use more salt to taste) Few sprigs […]
Navy Bean Dip
Ingredients: 1 large garlic clove (or 2 small) 2 green finger chilies 1 can (2 cups) navy beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup of flavoured TAHINA sauce (recipe follows below) 2-4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp onion powder Directions: In a […]
Easy Veggie Dip
This dip is so simple to put together! Why buy one when it takes 5 minutes to make at home! And you can change the flavouring to whatever you like! I used this dip for my son’s soccer-themed birthday party-link here-https://www.iftheovenmittfits.com/2018/09/15/soccer-birthday-party/ Ingredients: 1 1/2-2 cups strained Balkan style yogurt 1 tsp garlic powder 1 […]
Beef Rogan Josh Curry
Beef marinade: 3 lbs bone-in beef shanks, cut into bite size pieces (reserve the bones) 1/2 cup Balkan style yogurt 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp Garam masala 1 tsp madras curry powder 1 tsp turmeric 1/2-1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder Whole spices: 1 1/2 tsp cumin seed 1 1/2 tsp coriander seed 1 […]
Raita
Ingredients: 1 cup shredded, seeded cucumber 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1/4-1/2 tsp cumin seed, toasted and ground 1/4-1/2 tsp coriander seed, toasted and ground 1 1/2 cups (strained overnight) Balkan style yogurt 1 tsp fresh lemon juice 1 small garlic clove, minced 3/4 tsp kosher salt 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves Paprika and […]
Strawberry Sauce
This sauce is so versatile. You can use it on ice cream, waffles, pancakes and vanilla cheesecake-Link Here-http://www.iftheovenmittfits.com/2018/07/13/vanilla-cheesecake/ Ingredients: 4 cups frozen strawberries 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp cornstarch 1/2 cup water 2-4 tbsp sugar (to taste) 1/8 tsp salt 1-2 tbsp grenadine 1/4 tsp vanilla or strawberry emulsion Instructions: 1.) Mix all ingredients except […]