Chef John’s Chicken and Mushrooms Recipe

Ingredients 2 chicken breast halves, boneless, skin-on 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 pinch salt ½ cup water 1 tablespoon butter 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees … Read more

Non-Fried Bread Pakoda Recipe

INGREDIENTS FOR MAKING BREAD PAKODA STUFFING:-

– Oil(2 tbsp)
– Cumin seeds(1/4 tbsp)
– Ginger(1/2 inch)
– Green chilli(1 small-sized)
– Onions(1/4 cup)
– Capsicum(1/4 cup)
– Boiled Peas(1/4 cup)
– Salt(as per taste)
– Red chilli powder(1/2 tbsp)
– Coriander powder(1/2 tbsp)
– Garam masala(1/4 tbsp)
– Water(3 tbsp)
– Boiled Potatoes(1 cup)

INGREDIENTS FOR MAKING BATTER FOR BREAD PAKODA COATING:-

– Gram flour(1 cup)
– Salt(as per taste)
– Red chilli powder(1/4 tbsp)
– Baking soda(1/4 tbsp)
– Coriander leaves(as needed)
– Water(1/2 cup)

INGREDIENTS FOR MAKING NON-FRIED BREAD PAKODA:-

– Coriander chutney(1 tbsp)
– Tomato ketchup(1 tbsp)
– White bread(4 slices)
– Oil for frying(1 tbsp)

METHOD FOR MAKING BREAD PAKODA STUFFING:-

– In a pan add 2 tbsp oil and let it heat,
– Add 1/4 tbsp cumin seeds, 1/2 inch finely chopped ginger, 1 small-sized chopped green chilli and saute them well,
– Add 1/2 cup or 1 small-sized chopped onion and fry them till they turn golden brown,
– When the onions turns golden brown add 1/4 cup chopped capsicum, 1/4 cup boiled peas and give it a quick mix,
– Add the raw spices- salt as per taste, 1/2 tbsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tbsp coriander powder, 1/4 tbsp garam masala and mix them well,
– The spices will start sticking the pan because we have added very less oil so add 3 tbsp of water,
– Add 1 cup boiled and mashed potatoes, mix them well and the stuffing is ready.

METHOD FOR MAKING BATTER FOR BREAD PAKODA COATING:-

– In a mixing bowl add 1 cup gram flour, salt as per taste, 1/4 tbsp red chilli powder, 1/4 tbsp baking soda, some chopped coriander leaves,
– Add water gradually and make a batter,
– The consistency of batter should be slightly thick,
– And the batter is ready.

METHOD FOR MAKING NON-FRIED BREAD PAKODA:-

– Take 4 white bread slices,
– Apply coriander or green chutney on two white bread slices,
– Apply tomato ketchup on other two white bread slices,
– Place the stuffing on the ketchup applied slices,
– Cover them with other remaining bread slices,
– Press gently to stick them well,
– Cut the equal diagonals,
– Coat them with the gram flour batter,
– Roast in a oil greased pan on low flame till they become golden from all the sides,
– And the non-fried Bread Pakodas are ready to serve.

 

 

Easy Lentil Shepherd’s Pie (vegetarian) Recipe

Ingredients 1 cup brown lentils or green lentils 3-4 cups vegetable broth or beef broth if not making vegetarian 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 cup onion chopped 1 cup chopped mushrooms about 4 oz 1 carrot chopped 1 rib celery chopped 1/2 cup frozen peas defrosted 1/2 tablespoon flour 3 tablespoons red wine 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (use vegetarian Worcestershire sauce if desired) 3 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons parsley chopped salt & pepper to taste 2 1/2 cups prepared mashed potatoes Instructions Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine lentils and … Read more

Chef John’s Grilled Garlic and Herb Shrimp Recipe

Ingredients 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves 1 tablespoon chopped fresh lemon thyme leaves 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or as needed 2 pounds extra large shrimp (16-20), peeled … Read more

Beef Kabobs Recipe

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak 2 bell peppers 1 large red onion 1/2 cup oil 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 2 Tablespoons soy sauce low sodium 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 Tablespoon garlic powder 1 Tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder optional, for a bit of kick Instructions Cut steak, peppers, and onion into roughly equal sized pieces (about 1-1.5″). In a large freezer bag or storage container, stir together the … Read more