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Pomegranate-Braised Short Ribs πŸ₯©βœ¨ Inspired by a dish from one of LA’s best restaurants — slow-cooked until the meat melts and the glaze shines like pomegranate lacquer. Ingredients: - 3–4 lbs bone-in short ribs - Salt + black pepper - 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil - 1 large onion, chopped - 2 carrots, chopped - 2 celery stalks, chopped - 4 cloves garlic, smashed - 1 cinnamon stick - 1 tbsp tomato paste - 1 cup pomegranate juice - 1 cup pomegranate molasses - 2–3 cups beef stock (enough to cover) - Garnish: fresh pomegranate seeds and herbs βΈ» Instructions: 1. Season short ribs generously with salt and pepper. 2. Sear on all sides in a Dutch oven until deep golden brown, then set aside. 3. In the same pot, sauté onion, carrot, celery, and garlic until fragrant. 4. Add tomato paste, cinnamon stick, and optional spices — cook another minute. 5. Pour in pomegranate juice, molasses, and beef stock to cover the ribs. 6. Bring to a simmer, cover, and braise at 300°F for 3½–4 hours, until the meat is fork-tender. 7. Remove ribs, strain the liquid, and simmer it down until thick and glossy. 8. Toss the ribs back in to glaze. 9. Finish fresh pomegranate seeds and herbs. βΈ» Sweet, savory, tart, and totally luxurious — this one’s pure comfort with an LA twist. #ShortRibs #PomegranateGlaze #FallCooking #ComfortFood #Foodie #YourNewFavoriteProduct
πŸ†βœ¨ Tawa Badenjan (Middle Eastern Eggplant & Meat Casserole) is going to be your new favorite fall dish — comforting, hearty, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for cozy nights! πŸ₯˜ Ingredients • 3–4 medium eggplants • 1 lb ground beef (or lamb) • 1 medium onion, sliced • 2–3 tomatoes, sliced • 2 tbsp olive oil (plus more for brushing) • 2 tsp salt, divided • 1 tsp minced garlic • 1 cup tomato sauce • ½ cup water • ¼ cup ketchup • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce • 1 tsp garlic powder • 1 tsp onion powder • 1 tsp allspice • 1 tsp black pepper Instructions 1️⃣ Slice eggplants lengthwise, sprinkle with salt, and let sit to draw out moisture. 2️⃣ Brown ground beef with minced garlic + salt, then set aside. 3️⃣ Pat eggplants dry, lay on oiled baking sheet, brush with oil + salt. Roast at 400°F for 30–40 min until golden. 4️⃣ Make sauce: whisk together tomato sauce, water, ketchup, Worcestershire, garlic powder, onion powder, allspice, salt & pepper. 5️⃣ Layer in a baking dish: eggplant → beef → repeat. 6️⃣ Top with sliced onion + tomato. Pour sauce over. 7️⃣ Place a plate upside down on top, cover tightly with foil. Bake at 400°F for 60–90 min. 8️⃣ Serve warm & enjoy that cozy fall comfort! πŸ‚ πŸ”₯ Save this recipe for your next dinner night in — hearty, wholesome, and absolutely delicious. #YourNewFavoriteProduct #FallRecipes #MiddleEasternFood #EggplantRecipes #ComfortFood
πŸ”₯ SHEET PAN KABOBS (No skewers, no mess) Juicy, golden beef kabobs baked in the oven πŸ™Œ Perfect for stuffing in pita with cucumber tomato salad + tahini 🀀 ——— ✨ INGREDIENTS • 1/2 yellow onion • 1 bunch parsley • 2–3 garlic cloves • 1 lb ground beef • Salt + pepper (to taste) • Pita bread (to serve) • Cucumber tomato salad (to serve) • Tahini sauce (to serve) ——— πŸ₯™ RECIPE 1️⃣ Pulse onion, parsley + garlic in a food processor. 2️⃣ Strain liquid with a towel (super important!). 3️⃣ Mix with ground beef + season with salt + pepper. 4️⃣ Spread onto a sheet pan + shape into kabobs with a spatula. 5️⃣ Bake at 425°F for 15 min → juicy + golden. 6️⃣ Serve in pita with cucumber tomato salad + drizzle of tahini. ——— βœ… One pan. βœ… No skewers. βœ… Maximum flavor. #SheetPanRecipes #Kabobs #GroundBeefRecipes #WeeknightDinner #MiddleEasternFood #YourNewFavoriteProduct
πŸ₯©πŸ₯— Steak Salad with Honey Lime Dressing Making a great steak salad is all about balance—juicy steak, crisp green apple, fresh herbs, and a bright honey-lime dressing. 🌿✨ βΈ» πŸ›’ Ingredients For the salad: • 1 lb skirt steak • 3 cups spring mix • 1 cup shredded kale • 1 green apple (matchsticks) 🍏 • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved) πŸ… • ½ cucumber (sliced) πŸ₯’ • ½ red onion (thinly sliced) • Fresh mint + parsley 🌿 For the dressing: • 3 tbsp olive oil • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar • 1 tbsp honey 🍯 • Juice of 1 lime πŸ‹ • Pinch of salt • Optional: chili flakes 🌢️ βΈ» Directions 1️⃣ Toss together spring mix, kale, cucumbers, red onion, apple matchsticks, and cherry tomatoes. 2️⃣ Whisk olive oil, vinegar, honey, lime juice, salt (+ chili flakes if using). 3️⃣ Grill skirt steak until charred + juicy, slice thin against the grain. 4️⃣ Layer salad, top with steak, drizzle dressing, finish with mint + parsley. βΈ» ✨ Fresh, colorful, and perfectly balanced in every bite. Would you try steak + apple in your salad? πŸ‘‡ #SteakSalad #HealthyEats #FoodieReels #DinnerGoals #EasyWeeknightMeals
πŸ”₯ Homemade Chicken Shawarma πŸ”₯ No takeout needed when you can make this juicy, flavor-packed shawarma right in your oven! Shawarma Marinade -3 tbsp olive oil -Juice of 1 lemon -3 garlic cloves, minced -2 tsp cumin -2 tsp coriander -2 tsp paprika -1 ½ tsp turmeric -1 tsp cinnamon -1 tsp allspice -1 tsp black pepper -1 tsp salt Instructions 1️⃣ Mix marinade ingredients until smooth. 2️⃣ Coat ~2 lbs of chicken thighs evenly. Marinate for 2 hours or overnight. 3️⃣ Stack on a vertical spit. 4️⃣ Roast in the oven for 1.5 hours (or until internal temp hits 165°F). 5️⃣ Halfway through, add ½ cup boiling water to the base so you’ll have flavorful juices to toss the carved chicken in at the end. To Serve Slice thin and plate with garlic paste, crunchy cabbage slaw, and pickles πŸ₯¬πŸ₯’πŸ§„ Enjoy!
🍍✨ Fresh, sweet & zesty — this Pineapple Salsa is summer in a bowl. Perfect with chips, tacos, or spooned over fish! ✨ Ingredients 🍍 2 cups pineapple, diced 🌢️ 1 red bell pepper, diced πŸ§… ½ red onion, diced 🌿 ¼ cup cilantro, chopped πŸ‹ Juice of 1 lime πŸ§‚ Pinch of salt ✨ Directions 1️⃣ Add all ingredients to a bowl 2️⃣ Mix well 3️⃣ Let sit for 10 mins so the flavors meld 4️⃣ Serve & enjoy πŸŽ‰ Serve over baked fish, tacos, or fish tacos πŸ˜‚ + tag a friend who’d love this recipe and save for later! #feedfeed
No bread. No lettuce. No filler. Just pure fattoush flavor in every bite. πŸ₯—βœ¨ This bread-free fattoush is fresh, tangy, and addictive. You won’t miss what’s missing. Ingredients πŸ₯’ 3 Persian cucumbers, chopped small πŸ… 3 ripe tomatoes, diced πŸ§… 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 🌱 2 green onions, sliced 🌿 ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped 🌿 ½ cup fresh mint, chopped Dressing πŸ₯— πŸ«’ ¼ cup olive oil πŸ‹ Juice of 1 lemon πŸ§„ 1 garlic clove, minced ✨ 1 tsp sumac 🍯 1–2 tsp pomegranate molasses πŸ§‚ Salt & pepper to taste Directions 1️⃣ Chop cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and green onions. 2️⃣ Add parsley and mint. 3️⃣ Whisk olive oil, lemon, garlic, sumac, pomegranate molasses, salt & pepper. 4️⃣ Toss with the veggies and let sit 5 minutes. 5️⃣ Serve fresh & enjoy. Bright. Clean. Addictive.
Honey Butter Garlic Salmon πŸ―πŸ§„ If you love salmon but are craving something extra indulgent, this honey butter garlic salmon will hit all the right notes. πŸ˜‹ Ingredients: 🧈 4 tbsp butter 🍯 2 tbsp honey πŸ§‚ 1/2 tsp salt 🌢 1/2 tsp paprika πŸ§„ 2 garlic cloves, minced 🐟 2 salmon fillets πŸ«’ Olive oil 🍍 Pineapple salsa (optional, for serving) Directions: 1️⃣ Mix butter, honey, salt, paprika, and garlic together until smooth. Roll the mixture in parchment paper into a log and refrigerate to harden. 2️⃣ Season salmon with olive oil and salt, then roast at 375°F until it reaches an internal temperature of 125°F. 3️⃣ Slice the chilled butter into medallions and place over the salmon to melt. 4️⃣ Serve on a bed of rice and top with fresh pineapple salsa for a perfect balance of savory and sweet. 🍍✨ Want the pineapple salsa recipe? Follow along and I’ll drop it next! πŸ‘€
Honey Butter Garlic Salmon πŸ―πŸ§„ If you love salmon but are craving something extra indulgent, this honey butter garlic salmon will hit all the right notes. πŸ˜‹ Ingredients: 🧈 4 tbsp butter 🍯 2 tbsp honey πŸ§‚ 1/2 tsp salt 🌢 1/2 tsp paprika πŸ§„ 2 garlic cloves, minced 🐟 2 salmon fillets πŸ«’ Olive oil 🍍 Pineapple salsa (optional, for serving) Directions: 1️⃣ Mix butter, honey, salt, paprika, and garlic together until smooth. Roll the mixture in parchment paper into a log and refrigerate to harden. 2️⃣ Season salmon with olive oil and salt, then roast at 375°F until it reaches an internal temperature of 125°F. 3️⃣ Slice the chilled butter into medallions and place over the salmon to melt. 4️⃣ Serve on a bed of rice and top with fresh pineapple salsa for a perfect balance of savory and sweet. 🍍✨ Want the pineapple salsa recipe? Follow along and I’ll drop it next! πŸ‘€
Honey Butter Garlic Salmon πŸ―πŸ§„ If you love salmon but are craving something extra indulgent, this honey butter garlic salmon will hit all the right notes. πŸ˜‹ Ingredients: 🧈 4 tbsp butter 🍯 2 tbsp honey πŸ§‚ 1/2 tsp salt 🌢 1/2 tsp paprika πŸ§„ 2 garlic cloves, minced 🐟 2 salmon fillets πŸ«’ Olive oil 🍍 Pineapple salsa (optional, for serving) Directions: 1️⃣ Mix butter, honey, salt, paprika, and garlic together until smooth. Roll the mixture in parchment paper into a log and refrigerate to harden. 2️⃣ Season salmon with olive oil and salt, then roast at 375°F until it reaches an internal temperature of 125°F. 3️⃣ Slice the chilled butter into medallions and place over the salmon to melt. 4️⃣ Serve on a bed of rice and top with fresh pineapple salsa for a perfect balance of savory and sweet. 🍍✨ Want the pineapple salsa recipe? Follow along and I’ll drop it next! πŸ‘€
Pomegranate-Braised Short Ribs πŸ₯©βœ¨ Inspired by a dish from one of LA’s best restaurants — slow-cooked until the meat melts and the glaze shines like pomegranate lacquer. Ingredients: - 3–4 lbs bone-in short ribs - Salt + black pepp
πŸ†βœ¨ Tawa Badenjan (Middle Eastern Eggplant & Meat Casserole) is going to be your new favorite fall dish — comforting, hearty, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for cozy nights! πŸ₯˜ Ingredients • 3–4 medium eggplants • 1 lb
πŸ”₯ SHEET PAN KABOBS (No skewers, no mess) Juicy, golden beef kabobs baked in the oven πŸ™Œ Perfect for stuffing in pita with cucumber tomato salad + tahini 🀀 ——— ✨ INGREDIENTS • 1/2 yellow onion • 1 bunch parsley &bull
πŸ₯©πŸ₯— Steak Salad with Honey Lime Dressing Making a great steak salad is all about balance—juicy steak, crisp green apple, fresh herbs, and a bright honey-lime dressing. 🌿✨ βΈ» πŸ›’ Ingredients For the salad: • 1 lb skirt steak • 3 cu
πŸ”₯ Homemade Chicken Shawarma πŸ”₯ No takeout needed when you can make this juicy, flavor-packed shawarma right in your oven! Shawarma Marinade -3 tbsp olive oil -Juice of 1 lemon -3 garlic cloves, minced -2 tsp cumin -2 tsp coriander -2 tsp paprika
🍍✨ Fresh, sweet & zesty — this Pineapple Salsa is summer in a bowl. Perfect with chips, tacos, or spooned over fish! ✨ Ingredients 🍍 2 cups pineapple, diced 🌢️ 1 red bell pepper, diced πŸ§… ½ red onion, diced 🌿 ¼ cup cilant
No bread. No lettuce. No filler. Just pure fattoush flavor in every bite. πŸ₯—βœ¨ This bread-free fattoush is fresh, tangy, and addictive. You won’t miss what’s missing. Ingredients πŸ₯’ 3 Persian cucumbers, chopped small πŸ… 3 ripe tomatoes,
Honey Butter Garlic Salmon πŸ―πŸ§„ If you love salmon but are craving something extra indulgent, this honey butter garlic salmon will hit all the right notes. πŸ˜‹ Ingredients: 🧈 4 tbsp butter 🍯 2 tbsp honey πŸ§‚ 1/2 tsp salt 🌢 1/2 tsp paprika πŸ§„ 2 gar
Honey Butter Garlic Salmon πŸ―πŸ§„ If you love salmon but are craving something extra indulgent, this honey butter garlic salmon will hit all the right notes. πŸ˜‹ Ingredients: 🧈 4 tbsp butter 🍯 2 tbsp honey πŸ§‚ 1/2 tsp salt 🌢 1/2 tsp paprika πŸ§„ 2 gar
Honey Butter Garlic Salmon πŸ―πŸ§„ If you love salmon but are craving something extra indulgent, this honey butter garlic salmon will hit all the right notes. πŸ˜‹ Ingredients: 🧈 4 tbsp butter 🍯 2 tbsp honey πŸ§‚ 1/2 tsp salt 🌢 1/2 tsp paprika πŸ§„ 2 gar