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Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala

Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 24 oz Chicken thighs Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup Plain yogurt
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Fresh, finely grated
  • 2 tsp Garam masala powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Salt

Sauce

  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 Onion diced
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Fresh, finely grated
  • 1 1/2 tsp Garam masala powder
  • 1 1/12 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Ground corinader
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 14 oz Tomato puree
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 1/4 cups Heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Water If needed

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine chicken with all of the ingredients for the chicken marinade; let marinate for10 minutes to an hour.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Whensizzling, add chicken pieces in batches , making surenot to crowd the pan. Between each batches, re-oilthe pan. Cook until browned, about 3 minutes on each side. Set aside and keep warm.
  • In the same pan, melt the butter. Cook the onions until soft.
  • Add garlic and ginger, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, then add garam masala, cumin, turmeric, chili powder, salt, and coriander. Cook for about 20seconds, while stirring occasionally.
  • Pour in the tomato puree. Let simmer on medium-low for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until sauce thickens and becomes a deep red-brown color.
  • Stir the cream and brown sugar through the sauce. Add the chicken back into the pan and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes until chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thick and bubbling. If needed, pour in water to thin out the sauce.
  • Let cool for a few minutes and enjoy! Top with cilantroand serve with brown rice and naan.

Notes

Total:
Minced garlic- 3 tbsp
Ginger- 2 tbsp
Garam masala- 3.5 tbsp
Turmeric- 2 tsp
Cumin- 2 tsp
Chili powder- 1.5 tsp
Salt- 1.5 tsp
 

Sushi Stacks

Sushi Stacks

Cook Time 14 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Cooked sushi rice
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Rice vinegar
  • 1/2 Cucumber Diced and patted dry
  • 1 Avocado Thinly sliced
  • 1 Carrot Finely grated
  • 1 5oz can tuna in water
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Siracha
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Sesame seeds

Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix mayo and sriracha. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, combine cooked rice and rice vinegar. Cover and set aside.
  • In a third bowl, drain tuna of all water and combine with half of the sriracha mayo. Leave the remainder for drizzling at the end.
  • To assemble, take a 1/2 cup measuring cup and sprinkle sesame seeds into the bottom if desired. Next, layer 1/3 of the cumber, carrot, and avocado. spread 1/3 of the tuna on top and press down evenly with a spoon or spatula. Lastly, add 1/3 cup of sushi rice.
  • Flip the cup onto a plate and tap to loosen, slowly pulling the cup straight up to release stack.
  • Drizzle with remaining sriracha mayo and sprinkle with more sesame seeds.

Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate Mousse

Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

Chocolate Mixture

  • 7 oz 60% dark chocolate finely chopped
  • 4 Large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups Heavy cream
  • 1/2 tbsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Espresso powder Optional

Whipped Topping

  • 3/4 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

Mousse Instructions

  • Place the chopped chocolate in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl beat the egg yolks and granulated sugar with hand mixer on medium-high speed until the mixture is thick and smooth.
  • In a medium saucepan warm 1 cup of cream over medium-heat until it simmers.
  • Remove the pan from heat and slowly whisk half of the hot cream (1/2 cup) into the egg yolk/sugar mixture, whisking constantly and adding it very gradually, to temper the mixture. Slowly add another 1/4 cup of hot cream. Leave remaining cream in pan.
  • Transfer the mixture back to the saucepan and cook over medium-heat, stirring constantly, (until mixture is thick enough to easily coat the back of a spoon), about 5minutes.
  • Add the warm mixture over chopped chocolate. Stir until the chocolate is smooth and melted, then whisk in the vanilla, espresso powder, and salt. Cover and chill for 1-2hrs.
  • Once chilled, beat the remaining 3/4 cups of heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture, until evenly combined.
  • Spoon the mousse into dessert cups, top with whipped topping and chocolate shavings and enjoy

Whipped Topping Instructions

  • In a large bowl, use hand mixer to beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until medium-stiff peaks form

Notes

-Ghirardelli chocolate chips work with this recipe
-It will seem like the recipe isn't coming together (ie- burning, thickening), but it works out
-Recipe uses 2 cups heavy cream total
-Whipped *cream* and whipped *topping* are not the same in the recipe

Black Bean Sliders

 

Black Bean Sliders

Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 8 Sliders

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion Diced
  • 3 Garlic Cloves Minced
  • 2 Carrots Shredded
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 2 Cans Black Beans Rinsed and Drained
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 Cup Quick Oats
  • 8 Slider Buns
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a pan on medium high heat. Add onion, garlic, salt and pepper and cook until fragrant and onion is translucent.
  • Add carrot, cumin, coriander, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Continue cooking until carrot is tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a bowl, mash black beans. Add onion-carrot mixture, soy sauce, and oats. Mix well. Form mixture into 8slider-sized patties.
  • Freeze patties for 10 minutes to set.
  • Coat a clean pan with oil and heat over medium heat. Remove patties from freezer and place in pan. Cook patties, flipping halfway through.
  • Top slider bun with desired toppings

Peanut Butter Protein Balls

 

Peanut Butter Protein Balls

Servings 22 pieces

Ingredients

  • 1.5 Cups Oats
  • 1 Cup Peanut Butter
  • 2 Scoops Vanilla Protein Powder
  • 1/2 tbsp Flax Seeds
  • 1/2 tbsp Chia Seeds
  • 1/2 Cup Honey
  • 1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips Optional

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients in bowl.
  • Shape into golf ball size balls.
  • Store in fridge or freezer.