Key spice: Panch Phanon Mix, also known as Five Spice (do not substitute Chinese Five Spice!)
Equal proportions of whole cumin, fenugreek, anise, mustard, “Indian black
onion” seeds (kalunji). You will need to go to an Indian Store to get them last ingredient. It is not related to the onion.
ready in about an hour and 10 minutes;
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- red lentils
- water
- salt
- minced onions
- chopped tomatoes
- grated fresh ginger
- ghee or vegetable oil
- panch phanon mix
- dried small red chilies
- garlic
ready in about 20 minutes;
serves 2
You might need to buy:
- ozs. dried flat rice-stick noodles
- soy sauce
- brown sugar
- canola oil
- diced extra firm tofu
- minced garlic
- sliced broccoli
- thinly sliced red onion
- bean sprouts
- Thai basil leaves
ready in about an hour and 40 minutes;
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- grated Parmesan cheese
- garlic powder
- salt
- dried parsley
ready in about an hour;
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- boneless skinless chicken breasts
- hot sauce
- onion salt/powder and garlic salt/powder
ready in about 20 minutes;
serves 6
You might need to buy:
- angel hair pasta
- crushed garlic
- olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh basil
- shredded mozzarella cheese
ready in about 50 minutes;
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- low sodium soy sauce
- sugar-free maple syrup
- white rice wine vinegar
- hot pepper sauce (This is up to your taste. I put in a quarter
- and it was still not a hot dish; just flavorful.)
- Olive oil spray
ready in about 50 minutes;
serves 3
You might need to buy:
- lb.lean ground beef
- water
- shredded lettuce
- Thick 'n Chunky Salsa
This amount of chicken is for 3 meals based on chicken. If you are only using it for this meal, use 1 pound.
ready in about an hour;
serves 12
You might need to buy:
- Cooking spray
- boneless skinless chicken breast halves*
- diced onion
- fresh lime juice
- molasses
- Worcestershire sauce
- ground cumin
- dried oregano
- salt
- ground black pepper
ready in about 30 minutes;
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- boned leg of lamb cut into 2-inch cubes
- Marinade:
- chopped parsley
- black pepper
- salt
- burgundy wine
ready in about 10 minutes;
serves 4
You might need to buy:
- chopped Kalamata olives
- fresh basil leaves
- finely chopped red onion
- fresh lemon juice
- extra virgin olive oil
- diced plum tomatoes
- fresh parsley chopped
- Olive oil for bread dipping