Lamb Kofta
This recipe is great both hot and cold and the Cucumber Mint Yogurt really makes this even better.
Ground lamb in America is not all that common. We simply don’t eat much lamb. If you can’t find lamb, lean ground beef will do but not be quite as flavorful. If you know a good butcher, ask them to grind your ground lamb leaner. Alternatively, you can buy part of a leg of lamb and grind it yourself in the food processor.
Cucumber Mint Yogurt
This is the best accompaniment to any spicy food you can imagine. The combination of the cool cucumber and the fresh yogurt is perfect. Serve this over the Lamb Kofta. Delicious!
Middle Eastern Spiced Potatoes
A lot of Middle Eastern style dishes are served with lentils, rice, or couscous but these make a great choice to go with the Lamb Kofta. Super simple, they take all the time of washing and cutting up the potatoes. They’re also great with Spanish dishes or topped with Romesco Sauce sort of like Patatas Bravas.
Hoisin Glazed Pork Tenderloin
When preparing pork tenderloin it helps to take the smaller “tail” end and tuck it underneath itself, making the roast a more uniform size. This helps keep the thinner end from overcooking and drying out.
Mustard Panko Crusted Chicken Breast
Panko crumbs are the Japanese variety of bread crumbs, being lighter and crispier than regular bread crumbs. They’re pretty easy to find nowadays and can often be found in the international section of your local market.
Family Friendly Tip: Frozen chicken breasts tend to be a more uniform size than fresh breasts and are easier to regulate for portion control. If you purchase your meat in bulk quantities and freeze anyway, you are saving time, money, and calories.
Sausage and White Bean Tortilla Casserole | Low Sodium Version
You gotta love tortilla casseroles. They’re so quick and easy and make great leftovers. I like spicy sausage and this goes perfect with the white beans. If you don’t want this to be too spicy you can use milder sausage and less chili powder.
Southern Green Beans
You can cook these as long as you want. True southern beans are cooked to heck and gone and I do love them that way.
