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Spicy Salmon Poke Bowl
This cooked salmon poke bowl is a fresh, easy, and healthier take on a classic poke-style bowl. It uses cooked salmon instead of sushi-grade fish, a spicy Greek yogurt sambal sauce instead of traditional mayo, and plenty of vegetables for a colorful, satisfying meal.
White Bean & Chicken ‘Chili’
This rustic white bean chicken chili is built entirely from scratch using dried beans, homemade broth from seared chicken legs, fresh aromatics, and blended beans for a naturally creamy finish. Affordable, hearty, and deeply flavorful, it’s the perfect comfort meal for cool evenings. 10/10 will make again!
Tabbouleh Salad + Spiced Chicken
Living abroad has turned grocery shopping into a culinary adventure. This fresh Mediterranean tabbouleh with cracked wheat, herbs, lemon, and pan-seared chicken is inspired by ingredients collected from around the world. Healthy and flavorful - perfect for lunches, picnics, or easy dinners.
Turkish-Style Potato + Beef Stew
This Turkish-inspired beef and potato stew is the kind of meal you make from what you have, and it turns out better than expected. Built with biber salça, tomatoes, and a quick homemade stock, it’s simple, flavorful, and perfect served with fresh bread. Made with local sausage? Definitely veers from Türkiye and leans more Greek!
Enchilada soup
This is how I make enchilada soup when I actually want it to be as nutritionally beneficial as it is good. I start with two bone-in chicken legs, sear them, and build a real broth instead of using stock from a box. Then I layer in smoky chipotle, tomatoes, beans, and corn to turn it into a simple, filling soup that feels like a full meal.
Carnitas tacos + salsa negra
These pork loin carnitas tacos are oven-braised with citrus, garlic, and bacon for rich flavor, then crisped for texture. Served with a deep, smoky salsa negra made without chipotles, plus fresh toppings. Includes freezing instructions.
Pizza recipe + dough
Make restaurant-quality homemade pizza using a pizza stone and pizza screen. This easy recipe includes a simple dough, quick tomato sauce, and a method for perfect crispy crust every time.
Stuffed Acorn Squash
This stuffed acorn squash recipe is a cozy, nutrient-dense dinner made with Italian sausage, mushrooms, kale, feta, and crispy bread crumbs. Easy to prepare, full of flavor, and perfect for meal prep lunches or a healthy meal.
Tomato Pesto Pastry Tart
Flaky puff pastry topped with fresh herb and walnut pesto, sliced summer tomatoes and basil makes for a fresh and delicious meal.
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