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Deconstructed Beef Kabobs; Basmati Rice with Dried Fruit & Almonds.Side dish: Ground Turkey Lumpia. I shared our Lorilla-Gatmaitan family recipe. 

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Scented with warm spices and studded with dried fruit and almonds, this golden rice pilaf, adapted from Cooks Illustrated, pairs beautifully with grilled chicken kabobs, l amb kofta, grilled Moroccan-style meatballs or falafel. It is made with basmati rice, a type of rice grown in the Himalayas and Pakistan that is incredibly fragrant with a light nutty flavor. "Bas" in the Hindi language actually means "aroma" and "mati" means "full of," so the word basmati translates to "full of aroma." The grains are long, slender, and fluffy compared to standard white rice.

What you'll need to make Basmati Rice Pilaf with Dried Fruit and Almonds

Step-by-Step Instructions

Begin by rinsing basmati rice. It only takes a minute or two - simply place the rice in a bowl with water and then swish it around to release any excess starch. Rinse the rice in several changes of water until the water runs almost clear.

Place the rice in a fine mesh strainer set over a bowl and let drain.

Melt the butter in a medium pot.

Add the onions and cook over gentle heat until soft and translucent.

Stir in the garlic and spices and cook until fragrant.

Next, add the rice and cook, stirring constantly, for a few minutes.

Add the water, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil.

Cover and simmer over low heat until the rice is cooked, about 15 minutes.

Sprinkle the dried fruit over top, then cover loosely and let sit for about 10 minutes. (I use a combination of currants and chopped apricots, but feel free to use whatever you like.)

Finally, add the almonds.

Toss the rice pilaf with a fork.

Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy.

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Basmati Rice Pilaf with Dried Fruits and Almonds

This basmati rice pilaf is studded with dried fruit and almonds, and scented with cumin, cinnamon and turmeric.

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Place the rice in a medium bowl and add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Using your hands, gently swish the grains to release any excess starch. Carefully pour off the water, leaving the rice in the bowl. Repeat four to five times, until the water runs almost clear. Using a fine mesh strainer, drain the water from rice. Place the strainer over a bowl and set aside.

2. Melt the butter in a pot over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring regularly, until softened but not browned, about 4 minutes. Add the cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds longer. Add the rice to the pot, and cook, stirring constantly, for about 3 minutes. Add the water, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed, 15 to 18 minutes. Off the heat, remove the lid and sprinkle the dried fruit over the rice (do not mix in). Place the lid over the pot and let stand for 10 minutes. Toss in the toasted almonds, fluff the rice with a fork, and serve.

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Sheet Pan Deconstructed Beef Kebabs + VIDEO - Fit Slow Cooker Queen

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Sheet pan beef kebabs are an easy recipe that's cooked in less than 30 minutes. Ditch the skewers but keep the flavor with these low-carb, paleo, whole30 marinated beef kebabs.

What's this? A non-slow cooker or pressure cooker (Instant Pot) recipe from me?? It happens from time to time. I've had this recipe on my mind for a couple of months now. Having finally gotten around to making it, I can honestly say this will be definitely be added into regular rotation in my household.

Sheet Pan Kebabs

Kebabs are cuts of meat skewered with vegetables and cooked over a fire, usually a grill. I'll confess - I actually intended on making this a regular grilled beef kebab recipe but I couldn't find skewers so here we are with un-skewered or deconstructed sheet pan kebabs cooked in the oven. A sheet pan recipe is exactly what is sounds like; it's a one-pan meal cooked on a baking sheet. I love sheet pan recipes because they require minimal prep and they're easy to clean up.

Making The Marinade

The marinade is the star of this recipe. It's a simple marinade using common pantry ingredients. To keep this recipe paleo and whole30, I used coconut aminos as my base. If you're not worried about being compliant, you can substitute low-sodium soy sauce in its place.

What Kind Of Meat To Use

I recommend sirloin. It's a cost-effective, lean tender cut of beef that's great for marinating. Other suggestions include strip steak, flat-iron steak, or even beef stew meat. You don't have to use beef! Chicken breasts work well with this recipe too. If you choose to use chicken, I actually wouldn't change anything about the recipe other than lowering the cooking time to 18-25 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165°F degrees.

Adding In Other Vegetables

Add in your favorite vegetables! Don't like mushrooms? Omit them. Other ingredients you can use include cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and yellow squash. Definitely get creative with your veggies in this recipe.

Like this recipe? Check out my Slow Cooker/Instant Pot Beef Kebab Soup (low-carb, paleo, whole30) recipe.

{VIDEO} Sheet Pan Deconstructed Beef Kebabs (Low-Carb, Paleo, Whole30)

Author: Shannon Epstein

Total Time: 45 minutes

Yield: Serves 4 1x

I served my beef kebabs with a side of riced cauliflower. What will you serve yours with?
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There are many ways to cook fried chicken. This version is quick and simple. The overall flavor caters to the Filipino palette. It has a hint of "toyomansi", and can be flavorful despite the short marinating time. As far as the texture is concerned, it is crispy on the outside, while tender and juicy inside.

This is something that you can make everyday, even on special occasion. I plan to make it for our Christmas party potluck dinner. It only takes around 30 minutes to complete. Note that it includes the marinating time. You'll see the details below.

How to Cook Quick and Easy Fried Chicken

Making fried chicken in your kitchen has never been this easy. The process involves all the basic steps in cooking fried chicken, such as marination, coating the chicken, and frying. However, the time needed for this recipe is minimal.

A good fried chicken should be flavorful. The marinade or rub makes this possible. However, there is a time constraint to achieve the best result. This recipe makes use of a mixture of liquid marinade. It is composed of calamansi, soy sauce, and Knorr SavorRich Chicken Liquid Seasoning. The first two ingredients should be enough, but it can take up to an hour for the chicken to absorb the flavors. Adding Knorr SavorRich helps make the marinating time quicker. In around 10 minutes, the chicken should be able to absorb most of the flavors. Of course, it can be even better if marinated longer. This recipe is ideal for those who want to make tasty and delicious fried chicken in less than the usual duration.

Simply place the chicken in a resealable bag an then add all the marinade ingredients. Seal the bag while trapping some air inside. Shake until all ingredients are blended. Release the air and reseal the bag. This will give the chicken a better chance to quickly absorb the flavors. Marinate it for at least 10 minutes.

The coating for the chicken is simple too. I only use all-purpose flour. You can also add a bit of cornstarch if you want an extra crispy fried chicken. Put the flour in a container with cover. Add a piece of chicken and then shake until coated completely. Shake-off excess flour.

I recommend deep-frying the chicken for great results. Heat oil to 360F. Fry chicken pieces for 14 minutes. That's it.

Serve this with your favorite condiment. I like mine with banana ketchup.

Try this quick and easy fried chicken recipe for the holidays, and in any day you please. Enjoy!

Quick and Easy Fried Chicken

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Homemade Mac and Cheese is a rich, creamy casserole that is truly a show stopper! Not only is this creamy macaroni and cheese recipe easy to make it, has a special ingredient making it extra delicious!

This dish has so much velvety cheese in a quick homemade sauce that, once you try it, this is going to be the only baked macaroni & cheese dish you'll ever need!

Hello, my name is Holly and I am addicted to Macaroni and Cheese. It doesn't even have to be fancy, I love crock pot mac & cheese, stove top mac and cheese, baked mac and cheese or even out of a little blue box.

Of all of the mac and cheese recipes, *this* little gem right here is the best mac and cheese recipe ever and always gets rave reviews!

How to Make Homemade Mac and Cheese

Making homemade macaroni and cheese (including this 5-star recipe) is surprisingly easy and quick!

1. Pasta This mac and cheese casserole starts with elbow macaroni that are slightly undercooked so they don't get mushy when it's baked. Any short pasta will work.

2. Sauce A classic cheese sauce with lots of cheese. Sharp cheddar adds great flavor (more on the sauce below)

3. Topping For this casserole, I've kept it simple with more cheese on top. You can add a breadcrumb topping if you'd like.

About This Homemade Mac and Cheese Sauce

The sauce for this easy homemade mac and cheese is a classic roux based cheese sauce. Roux sounds very fancy but truthfully once you make a roux, you'll realize how easy it is! It's just butter and flour cooked and then milk added so don't let it scare you away!

The results of creating a roux based sauce means your macaroni and cheese is going luscious and velvety smooth every single time. This allows the cheeses to melt in evenly and perfectly for this casserole.

To add to the creaminess of this dish, I combine a little bit of milk and a little bit of light cream (I use a cream that is about 10-12%MF or half and half).

What Cheese Is Best For Mac and Cheese?

Sharp Cheddar is my first choice for flavor however you can certainly use your favorite cheeses. Mix it up and use a bit of gruyere, or even pepperjack for a little kick. If you have bits of cheese leftover, you can combine them all together in this easy homemade mac and cheese sauce.

Now, this recipe has a special ingredient that is a little bit unconventional but makes it extra yummy... AND it is optional. The addition of cheddar soup makes the sauce a little bit extra velvety and just adds a little something.

I think it's much better than Mac and cheese with Velveeta! The addition of the cheddar cheese soup to this recipe is something you definitely should try! (You can find it at your local grocery store with the other condensed soups or online here).

Cheese Tip: Buy a block of cheese and shred it yourself. Pre-shredded cheeses don't melt the same way as they have additives to keep them from clumping/sticking.

Making Homemade Macaroni and Cheese is not difficult but below are a few simple tips to make sure it turns out absolutely perfectly every single time!

Tips to Make Homemade Mac and Cheese

Cook your pasta al dente (firm) as the noodles cook extra in the sauce and you don't want them mushy.

Don't forget to salt your pasta water.

While not everyone agrees with rinsing the pasta after cooking, in this particular recipe it stops the noodles from cooking and the sauce is created with a texture that pairs perfectly with the rinsed noodles.

A sharper cheddar cheese will add a stronger cheese flavor.

Pre-shredded cheeses contain additives to keep it from sticking together which affects the way it melts. The sauce is best if you shred your own cheeses.

Allowing the baked macaroni and cheese to rest for a few minutes after baking will thicken the sauce.

Most importantly of all... Do not over bake this recipe.

When cooking your macaroni noodles, cook them according to the package directions but you want them to be still firm. If your package says 6-8 minutes, just cook them 6... you get the idea. I choose not to top this baked macaroni casserole with a bread crumb mixture but if you really like bread crumbs on your macaroni and cheese, by all means, add some!

How to Make a Bread Crumb Topping

Combine the following and sprinkle over your casserole before baking.

3/4 cup bread crumbs (Panko Bread Crumbs are best)

3 tablespoons melted butter

1 cup sharp cheddar cheese

1 tablespoon parsley (optional)

This recipe makes an extra saucy creamy macaroni. Do not over-bake this recipe. You want it creamy and rich, over-baking will cause it to dry out.

I find that 20 minutes was perfect in my oven... note that the recipe will thicken slightly while standing.

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Bistek Tagalog is a type of Filipino beef stew. This is also known as Beefsteak to some people. It is comprised of thin slices of beef and a generous amount of onions. These are stewed in a soy sauce and lemon juice mixture until the beef gets very tender. It is best enjoyed with warm rice. In my opinion, there is a huge possibility that the term Bistek was derived from the words "beef steak". I have not done the research yet. It is appreciated if you can provide facts about the history of this beloved Filipino dish. Don't be shy. The comments section is located below this recipe post.

This recipe does not require much ingredients and the procedure is simple. Beginners will enjoy learning how to cook bistek. I'm sure that you will also like how it tastes. Talking about taste, I enjoy pouring the sauce over warm rice. It makes it tastier and more enjoyable to eat.

How to Cook Bistek Tagalog - Pinoy Beefsteak

The process requires the beef to be marinated in soy sauce and calamansi juice. This step helps infuse flavors to the meat. I use dark soy sauce for this recipe. You should be able to use light soy sauce without issues. Calamansi or calamondin is best use for this dish. However, lemon or lime can be used as alternative ingredients.

Simply combine soy sauce, calamansi juice, and ground black pepper in a bowl. Add beef slices. Marinate for 1 hour. It will be better if you can place everything in a resealable ziplock bag and let all the air out before sealing. The minimum marinate time is one hour, but doing it overnight is ideal.
The next step is to pan fry the marinated beef slices and onions. Make sure to drain the remaining marinade before frying the beef. Save the marinade. We will use it later.

I usually pan fry half of the onions first before the beef. You just need to fry the onions until it starts to get soft. Take it out of the pan immediately and set aside. This will be added as the topping for the dish. Pan-fry the beef for 1 minute per side. Take it out of the pan afterwards. Add extra oil if needed.

Saute garlic and remaining onion. The onion needs to be soft and the garlic should be light brown before you pour the remaining beef marinade. Add water and let the mixture boil. Put the pan-fried beef into the pan. The beef needs to be tenderized. Cover the pan and simmer until the beef becomes really tender. This is where good quality meat and cuts stand out. It is important to use the freshest beef and select tender cuts such as sirloin and top round. Do not forget to add water if the liquid starts to dry out. You can season it with more ground black pepper and salt if needed.

Top the dish with pan-fried onions before serving.

Try this Bistek Tagalog Recipe and let me know what you think.

Bistek Tagalog (beefsteak) Recipe

Watch How to Cook Bistek Tagalog

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The BEST Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping - Averie Cooks

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Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping - This is the BEST sweet potato casserole ever!! The sweet potatoes are tender and creamy, while the streusel topping adds a delightful buttery crunch thanks to the pecans!

Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping

I love sweet potatoes and have a ton of recipes using them from bread to enchiladas, but I was missing a classic: sweet potato casserole. It was about time I made it and we loved every bite because this isn't just any ole sweet potato casserole recipe. The crunchy butter pecan crumble topping really sets it apart.

This sweet potato casserole with pecans is an easy recipe to make and assemble before baking it off especially if you're cooking it for a holiday meal like Thanksgiving or Christmas Eve dinner. When cooking a holiday meal it's so helpful to have as many things in the 'ready to pop into the oven' stage as possible, and this easy sweet potato casserole is one of those dishes. I'd prep it the night before, cover, and refrigerate if you're planning on prepping in advance.

The sweet potatoes are so tender, creamy, and fluffy while the crumbly, streusel topping adds a buttery, brown sugary crunch thanks to the pecans. I used Fisher Pecan Halves. Fisher Nuts are preservative-free and non-GMO Project Verified, making them an excellent choice for cooking and holiday baking. The resealable bag helps keep the nuts fresh for longer. Look out for their new packaging on shelves this month!

The brown sugar caramelizes in the oven with the butter and the topping is irresistible. I kind of want to put this topping on everything now.

I originally posted this recipe in November 2016 and it's become a reader and family favorite and holiday staple over the years. You and your family will absolutely adore it!

Sweet Potato Casserole Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to make this easy sweet potato casserole with pecan topping:

Sweet potatoes

Eggs

Unsalted butter

Milk

Light brown sugar

Granulated sugar

Vanilla extract

Salt

Ground nutmeg and cinnamon

All-purpose flour

Fisher pecan halves

How to Make Sweet Potato Casserole

I'm not even remotely exaggerating when I say this is the best sweet potato casserole recipe! To make it, you'll first need to boil the sweet potatoes until fork tender.

Then, add the cooked sweet potatoes to a large bowl along with the eggs, butter, milk, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Once combined, turn the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.

Once the sweet potato base is done, you can move onto the pecan crumble topping. Melt the butter, then toss with the brown sugar, flour, salt. You're looking for the mixture to resemble crumbs. Stir in the pecans, then sprinkle the crumble topping over the sweet potatoes.

Bake the sweet potato casserole with pecan topping until the top is lightly golden brown, the edges are set, and the center is mostly set.

Here's a video showing how to make sweet potato casserole:

How to Reheat Sweet Potato Casserole

If you need to reheat this sweet potato casserole with pecans, I recommend covering it with foil so the pecan topping doesn't burn and then placing it in a warm oven. It'll likely need to be in the oven for a good 15 to 20 minutes, possibly more if the oven is cooler than 300ºF.

How to Store Sweet Potato Casserole

If stored in an airtight container, this easy sweet potato casserole will last up to a week in the fridge.

Tips for Making the Best Sweet Potato Casserole

You're welcome to use any unsweetened milk you'd like in this sweet potato casserole recipe (dairy or non-dairy milk will work). I used an unsweetened cashew milk, but use whatever you have on hand.

My sweet potato casserole took 50 minutes to bake because I started with it cold from the fridge (I prepped it the night before). Note that baking times will vary based on the pan used (glass or ceramic baking dishes will bake for longer than metal pans), your oven, climate, ingredient variances, etc. To be safe, start checking your sweet potato casserole with pecan topping at 30 minutes.

Lastly, a few readers have asked how many sweet potatoes equal 4 pounds. My best advice is to weigh your potatoes at the grocery store to see how many you'll need. The number of sweet potatoes needed will vary depending on their size.

More Thanksgiving and Fall Favorites:

Honey-Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Honey-Cinnamon Dip - The honey glaze and the creamy cinnamon dip make these potatoes irresistible!!

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad - Goodbye mayo-loaded, mushy, boring potato salad. Hello to a Mexican-inspired potato salad full of flavor and texture with corn, black beans, peppers, and cilantro!

Baked Thick-Cut Seasoned Oven Fries - Learn the secrets to creating restaurant-style oven fries! They're baked rather than fried so you can have extra!

Classic Traditional Thanksgiving Stuffing - Nothing frilly or trendy. Classic, amazing, easy, homemade stuffing that everyone loves! Simple ingredients with stellar results! It'll be your new go-to recipe!

Slow Cooker Stuffing with Sausage - This sausage stuffing is super easy to make since the slow cooker does all the hard work for you! There's no sauteing or browning required at all!

Cabernet Cranberry and Blueberry Sauce - Make your own cranberry sauce with amazing depth of flavor in 30 minutes! The best cranberry sauce you will EVER have, guaranteed!

Honey Butter Pumpkin Dinner Rolls - Big, soft rolls brushed with honey butter are the best! Everyone loves them and they disappear so fast!

Honey Dinner Rolls - My favorite all-around dinner roll recipe (that doesn't have pumpkin in it)!

No-Knead Make Ahead Dinner Rolls with Honey Butter - An amazingly easy dinner roll recipe that you don't even have to knead!

Cranberry, Apple, and Blue Cheese Salad with Cranberry-Apple Cider Dressing - All the flavors of fall in one gorgeous, hearty, and healthy salad!! The easy, tart-and-sweet dressing is just bursting with flavor!!

Herb-Roasted Tri-Colored Carrots - Lightly caramelized around the edges, crisp-tender in the center, and seasoned with rosemary, thyme, and parsley!! A trusty side that you'll make again and again for holidays or easy weeknight dinners!

Maple-Roasted Butternut Squash Quinoa Harvest Salad - Easy and packed with big fall flavors!! Maple syrup, squash, and cranberries were made for each other! Love it when healthy tastes so good!

Roasted Butternut Squash Green Bean Casserole - Move over classic casserole! This updated version has roasted butternut squash and crunchy sliced almonds! Perfect for Thanksgiving or holiday meals!

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Send Chef Mary Claire to the Chopped Food Network Teacher Edition! To practice, watch M&M (Chef Mary Claire & her daughter Malaya) get down on Sunday Cooking for Unhoused Neighbors. This week’s menu: Roasted Chicken; Dirty Rice; & Fried Sweet Plantains!

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Tonight I made Salmon Curry with Veggies in less than 30 minutes! Chopped main course needs to be cooked in less than 30 minutes.

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This Easy Dirty Rice is the perfect recipe! Made with cajun seasoning, ground beef, white rice, celery, onion, and garlic this dish is flavor packed!

If you're looking for a go-to side dish that is packed with flavor, then you're going to love this easy recipe. Of course it can easily be a one pan meal on its own as well. Dirty Rice cooks in one pot and tastes great with a variety of dishes. The authentic cajun flavor shines through in this flavorful dish! We loves serving this for dinner as a simple side with oven Baked Chicken Thighs or Cajun Garlic Baked Salmon!

What is dirty rice?

Dirty rice is a classic Creole recipe. It's made with with white rice and cajun flavors. The "dirty" name comes from the dirty color it gets from being cooked with ground beef, green bell pepper, celery, onions and seasonings. These ingredients also add a lot of flavor.

How to make easy dirty rice

This rice dish cooks in a large Dutch oven or pan in less than 35 minutes.

First, cook the beef. Add the ground beef to a large pan set over medium heat. Crumble the beef with a spatula and cook for 5 minutes, or until the beef is no longer pink.

Next, add the onion, garlic, green bell pepper, celery, Cajun seasoning and salt. Cook for 5 minutes, then add the rice and beef broth.

Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 20 to 23 minutes.

Allow the rice to rice for 5 to 10 minutes and then fluff the rice with a fork.

Serve the rice with your favorite main dish, or eat it as a main meal along with a side of the easiest ever Drop Biscuits!

Enjoy!

Add ground beef to a dutch oven or heavy bottomed pan set over medium heat. Crumble with a spatula and cook 4-5 minutes until no pink remains.

Add onion, garlic, green pepper, celery, Cajun seasoning, and salt. Stir until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add rice and beef broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered about 20 to 23 minutes or until rice is cooked.

Allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Garnish with green onions or parsley before serving.

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