1401 eastern twist Recipes

whole chicken , 3 to 3 1/2 lb, extra-virgin olive oil, cumin (more if you like it), allspice, cayenne pepper, salt & freshly ground black pepper, chicken broth , if necessary, raisins , soaked in warm water for 30 minutes and drained, pine nuts, lightly toasted, spaghetti (or fettucine, tagliatelle or linguine), almonds, toasted, fresh parsley leaves, chopped

lean ground beef, onion, finely chopped, potato, peeled, grated, cilantro, finely chopped, garlic clove, finely chopped, bell pepper, finely chopped (optional), egg, teriyaki sauce or 3 tsp soy sauce, ground black pepper , to taste, cayenne pepper , to taste, garlic salt or seasoning salt, to taste

english cucumber (leave peel on ), lemon juice, middle eastern style yogurt (not dannon), water, garlic clove (smashed), whole serrano pepper (smashed), salt (more if desired), dried mint (do not omit), olive oil (to garnish )

red lentil (mid-eastern type), garlic, kosher salt, cumin, nutmeg, coriander, oil, whole lemon, water

hamburger, chili powder, cumin, beef broth, picante sauce, diced tomatoes with juice, twisted macaroni, uncooked

eggs, granulated sugar - my twist - use packed brown sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, ground ginger, ground nutmeg - my twist, grated and minced orange zest - my twist, pumpkin, evaporated milk, unbaked 9-inch (4-cup volume ) deep-dish pie shell, cream (optional - not in my world! try adding a little vanilla or cinnamon)

vodka, triple sec, prepared sweet-and-sour mix, lemon wedge

grain white rice, fresh sliced mushrooms, chopped green bell pepper, chopped red bell pepper, salted cashew pieces, chopped green onions, fresh bean sprouts, fresh spinach, stalks celery, chopped, vegetable oil, soy sauce, chopped fresh parsley, crushed garlic

white vinegar, cider vinegar, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, hot pepper sauce (e.g. tabasco), or to taste, salt, ground black pepper

cider vinegar, salt, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, light brown sugar, hot pepper sauce

twisted pasta salad, chicken, cooked and chopped, tri color rotini, italian salad dressing (your choice , i used good seasons), mayonnaise (not miracle whip), lemon juice, yellow mustard, onion, chopped, black olives, sliced, chopped celery

sugar pumpkin or 4 lbs kabocha squash, extra virgin olive oil, for brushing, eggs, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, heavy cream, pure vanilla extract, cinnamon brioche bread or 1 loaf challah (about 10 cups) or 1 loaf plain poundcake, diced (about 10 cups), golden raisin, diced crystallized ginger, twisted cinnamon honey and brown sugar butter (melted), sugar, for garnish (optional)

walnut halves, twisted pasta such as campanelle , caserecci, or cavetelle, unsalted butter, sage leaves, about 10 or 12 leaves , large stems plucked

ground lamb, plain yogurt, dried savory, garlic cloves, minced, lemon , zest of, finely grated, crushed red pepper flakes, kosher salt , plus, kosher salt, for seasoning, fresh ground black pepper, feta cheese, crumbled, extra virgin olive oil, for brushing, plain pita pocket bread (you know what i do), sliced onion tomato (to garnish ), sliced cucumber (to garnish ), arugula (to garnish ), fresh mint (to garnish ), plain yogurt or 1 cup middle eastern style, cucumber, peeled and seeded, kosher salt , plus additional, garlic clove, peeled, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried mint, finely crumbled

butter twists: rich sour dough recipe made with only 1 tbsp of sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon twists: add 2-3 tsps of , or to taste, to the sugar before rolling the pastry, nut and fruits twists: sprinkle the pastry with raisins and s or candied fruits to your taste before folding in half and cutting in strips.

popcorn, twists (like old dutch ), butter (not margarine), brown sugar, light corn syrup, baking soda

a twist on mashed potatoes s, baking potatoes, peeled and sliced, shredded monterey jack cheese, garlic seasoned bread crumbs, milk, butter, salt and pepper to taste, preheat the oven to 400* f. place the potatoes into a saucepan, and fill with enough water to cover. bring to a boil. cook for 5 to 10 minutes, just until soft. drain water, and mash potatoes. beat in the butter, and about half of the milk using an electric mixer. add more milk if needed to achieve the desired consistency of mashed potato. season with salt and pepper. spread potatoes evenly in a 9x13 inch baking dish, or desired casserole dish. sprinkle the bread crumbs and cheese over the top., bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until the cheese is melted and the top is browned. serve immediately.

mayonnaise, garlic, finely minced, olive oil, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce (optional)