

Chicken Meatballs with Ras El Hanout Seasoning
Serves 2-4 Time requirement. About 30 minutes to prep and cook plus 30 minutes of resting time. Ras El Hanout seasoning is used in Moroccan cuisine. It is to Morocco what Baharat is to the Levant, it is everywhere. It is a mix of coriander, turmeric, cardamom, black pepper, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg. You can find options imported from Morocco online, an alternative is the brand “Frontier Coop” available on amazon. What you will need: 1 pound of ground chicken. 8 large basi


Chicken Kofte
Serves 4 Time requirement: about 15 minutes to prep, minutes to cook, but you want to prepare the meat mixture 6-24 hours in advance for the favors to develop. What you will need: 1 pound of ground chicken. 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro. 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley 1 tablespoon finely chopped mint. 1 medium onion finely chopped or grated. ¼ teaspoon ground coriander. ¼ teaspoon ground paprika. ¼ teaspoon ground cumin. ½ teaspoon kosher salt. ½ teaspoon freshly


Salmon Crudo
Serves 2. Time requirement: 25-30 minutes to prep, plus 4 or more hours to marinade and cure. What you will need: 6-8-ounce skinless salmon fillet. 1 lemon. 2 tablespoons chopped dill. 1 teaspoon chopped tarragon. (An alternative is fresh marjoram.) 3 spring onions thinly sliced. 2 tablespoons of soy sauce. 1 tablespoon citron vodka (optional). ½ teaspoon fleur de sel. ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Preparation: Crudo is the Italian word for raw. I am sure you have s


Truffled Stuffed Game Hen
Serves 2. Time requirement: It is a commitment. Preparation takes about 15 minutes. Plus, another 1½ hour to cook. You must be near the kitchen the entire time the ballotine cooks. Like the Ballotine of Rabbit recipe, you are its prisoner. It is worthy of the effort. It is an impressive dish. What you will need: A 2 to 2½ pound game hen. ½ teaspoon each kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. 15 grams sliced truffles. You can purchase 25-30 grams jars of sliced truffles