Perfect Roast Chicken or Turkey
Smaller Thanksgiving? It’s ok… make chicken or cook the whole turkey bird for all the leftovers! Use this method for the perfect roast chicken OR turkey
Jeweled Root Vegetables with Chermoula
Little gems of hearty, roasted root vegetables, accompanied with a bright and citrusy Chermoula sauce make this side dish a crowd pleasure and show stopper for your Thanksgiving dinner table.
Seven Spice Chipotle Chili
Crock Pot or Dutch Oven spicy, hearty chili that is full of flavor!
Persian Tahdig Rice with Assyrian Style Chicken Curry
Learn how to successfully cook using your senses and instincts! Watch Parisa and I make two classic Middle Eastern dishes and talk about how to properly execute them.
Classic Fattoush Salad
Classic, Iraqi style Fattoush Salad - the perfect recipe or starter for a fresh and satisfying meal. This salad is naturally vegan and can easily be gluten free by substituting the pita for a GF version.
Chinese Style Shrimp Fried Rice
We’re all grown up now which means fried rice for everyone! My version of Shrimp Fried Rice tastes just as I remember it, like takeout…but better! However, after researching different methods and combining them with my own variations, I’ve managed to make this recipe easy to follow, very quick to cook, and really great for successful execution every time.
Island Ahi Ceviche - Poisson Cru
Think Tonga, Samoa and Tahiti. This ceviche goes by the name of ‘Ota ika, or Poisson Cru in French, which literally translates to ‘raw fish’, and it’s addicting. Eat it as a meal, a snack, an appetizer… whatever you’d like. Just eat it.
