The Stuff: 5 pounds chicken thighs, skin on and bone in. ¼ cup olive oil. 6 tablespoons Never Not Eating Shawarma Spice. 1 tablespoon kosher salt. 3 tablespoons olive oil. To serve: 6 pita, fresh, toasted, or grilled. ¼ cup raw tahini. 2 tablespoons lemon juice. 3 tablespoons ice water. ½ teaspoon salt. The Method: Place chicken in a bowl and cover with olive oil 1 tablespoon of salt and your spice blend, mix well and let sit for 2 hours in the fridge covered, or overnight. Preheat a cast iron, or similar heavy bottomed pan, over medium high heat until smoking (you can also grill or bake in a 425 degree oven for 35 mins). Add enough oil...
The Stuff: 2 1/2 pounds potatoes, Yukon Gold or similar, quartered 1 teaspoon salt 1 head of garlic, roasted and cloves removed and mashed with a fork ¾ cup tahini ¾ to 1 cup ice water ¼ cup Never Not Eating Sumac S&P Toasted sesame seeds The Method: Place potatoes in a large pot and add enough cold water to cover them by 1-2 inches. Bring water to a boil, add 1 tsp salt, reduce heat to medium and continue cooking for about 20 minutes, until potatoes are soft when poked with a fork. While the potatoes are cooking pour the tahini in a medium bowl and add the garlic, salt, and then add in the ice water, 1/4 cup...
The Stuff: 3 cups long grain (basmati or other) rice, rinsed until the water runs clear ¼ cup grapeseed oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 cup each parsley, dill and cilantro, chopped finely 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon Never Not Eating Lebanese 7 Spice or Baharat ½ teaspoon turmeric Salt and pepper, to taste The Method: In a heavy saucepan heat the oil and sauté the onion until golden, and then add the herbs and spices then cover with 4 ½ cups of boiling water. Bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add the rice and cook over a medium heat until the liquid has been...
The Stuff: 1 cup brown lentils 2 cups long grain (basmati or other) rice, rinsed until the water runs clear 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 large onions, chopped 1 tablespoon Never Not Eating Chraime, Baharat, Lebanese 7 Spice or Shawarma 2 teaspoons smoked paprika (skip if you use chraime) Salt and pepper, to taste 2 medium onions, sliced into rings The Method: Cover your lentils with 4 cups of cold water in a pot, bring to a boil and then simmer until soft, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan on medium high and cook your onions until golden. Add the lentils and seasonings, stir well. Add the rice and stir,...
The Stuff: 1 head cauliflower 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil 1 ½ cups tahini or full fat Greek yogurt 1 lime, zested and juiced 4 tablespoons Never Not Eating spice of choice 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper ½ cup feta, or similar, crumbled Toasted pine nuts and pomegranate arils for garnish The Method: Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a baking sheet. Trim your cauliflower. In a bowl combine all ingredients, and then coat the cauliflower well, be sure to get your hands dirty because licking them off is half the fun of this recipe. Put the coated cauliflower on the tray and roast 30-40 minutes, until the surface is dry and browned. Let it...
