RECIPES

Servings 6 INGREDIENTS 3 medium size eggplants, peeled and dice into 1-inch cubes 1 onion, chopped small dice 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups crushed tomatoes (fresh or canned) 2 tsp oregano 2 tsp smoked paprika 2 cup basmati or jasmine rice 3 cups frozen vegetables 3 cups vegetable or chicken stock/broth To taste kosher salt As needed olive oil DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a large oven safe pot, sweat eggplants and onions on medium heat for about 4-5 min. Add rice

Servings: 6-8 INGREDIENTS 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs For the marinade: 2 tsp cumin 2 cup yogurt 4 garlic cloves, smashed 2 Tbsp kosher salt 1 tsp cardamom To taste hot sauce 1 tsp paprika ½ tsp cayenne For the rub: 2 cup basmati rice 1 medium onion, chopped fine 2 tsp oregano 1 tsp allspice 5 to 6 cup chicken broth As needed olive oil As needed Italian parsley, chopped 1 lemon zest DIRECTIONS Combine marinade ingredients with chicken thighs and marinate in the refrige