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Rawia Bishara’s Brussels Sprouts with Panko
Adapted from: Olives, Lemons & Za’atar (Kyle Books, 2014) Rawia’s Tip: If you are not a fan of frying, Brussels sprouts can be brushed with oil and oven roasted at 400°F until tender. That being said, I think fried tastes better! Start to finish: 40 minutes Hands-on time: 40 minutes…
Creamy Root Vegetable Soup with Everything Pita Crisps
Start to finish: 1 hour, 20 minutes Hands-on time: 1 hour Servings: 6 (about 10 1/2 cups) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, preferably grapeseed 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced onion 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled, half cut into 1-inch chunks and half cut into 1/2-inch dice 1…
Sauteed Lemon Chicken with Fried Capers
Start to finish: 45 minutes Hands on time: 45 minutes Servings: 4 1 pound chicken breast cutlets, preferably thin sliced 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided 3 tablespoons rinsed, drained and dried capers Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper All-purpose flour (preferably wondra) for dredging the…
This week, in Episode 602, I pair fruit and meat in two refreshing entrees.
I have always thought that there’s something sensational about the sweetness of fruit with the savory taste of meat. This week in Episode 602: Fruit and Meat, I start with Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cucumber Cantaloupe Salsa and Creamy Feta Dressing. Then my son, Sam, joins me to make a family favorite: Sautéed…
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cucumber Cantaloupe Salsa and Creamy Feta Dressing
Start to finish: 40 minutes Hands-on time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled, divided 1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk 1/4 cup mayonnaise (low-fat if you prefer) 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for brushing the…
Steak with Steak Butter
STEAK BUTTER Start to finish: 10 minutes Hands-on time: 10 minutes Servings: Makes about 16 tablespoons (1/2 pound) 1/2 pound Homemade Butter (see recipe below) or store-bought unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons and softened to room temperature 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 garlic clove, finely minced…
Season Six of “Sara’s Weeknight Meals” launches today. Learn more here.
Season Six of “Sara’s Weeknight Meals” launches today with Episode 601: On the Table in 20. First up, I’ll make Indian Scrambled Eggs with Pappadams. Then, on “Ask Sara”, I’ll answer a viewer’s question about how to hard boil eggs. Next we’ll visit a dairy where every cow is a lady and is treated like…
Indian Scrambled Eggs with Pappadams
Ingredients 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil Four 8-inch pappadams 1⁄2 small onion One 1-inch piece fresh ginger 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large serrano chile 3⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin 1⁄2 teaspoon ground turmeric 8 large eggs 1⁄3 cup plain low-fat or full-fat Greek-style yogurt (see page 49) Kosher salt 1⁄2 pound…
What is a good way to serve black-eyed peas?
A viewer recently e-mailed me that she wanted to cook black-eyed peas for New Year’s Day but wasn’t sure how to prepare them so that her family would like them. Serving black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day to bring good luck and prosperity has been a tradition in the South-East since…
This week, biteofthebest.com features my Creamsicle Pudding Cake from “Home Cooking 101.”
This week, “interactive foodie website” Bite of the Best features the recipe for my Creamsicle Pudding Cake from “Home Cooking 101.” You can find it here.