Bon Appétit
Fish Fillets in Mole Verde
Here, tomatillos become a brilliant green sauce for baked fish.
Chicken with Tomatillo Sauce and Braised Fruit
The sauce would also taste great with pork tenderloin.
Pickled Red Onions
A habanero chile gives these onions a nice bit of heat.
Salsa Verde
Serve cooled, leftover salsa with chips.
Stacked Chicken Enchiladas with Salsa Verde and Cheese
These easy enchiladas have a bright, lively flavor thanks to lots of tomatillos, fresh herbs, and two kinds of chiles.
Turkish Coffee
The sweetness can be adjusted be adjusted to your liking. This version falls somewhere between orta and sekerli. Depending on the amount of sugar added per cup, Turkish coffee is served in four variations.
Sade — without sugar
Az Sekerli— 1/2 sugar cube
Orta— 1 sugar cube
Sekerli— 2 sugar cubes
Az Sekerli— 1/2 sugar cube
Orta— 1 sugar cube
Sekerli— 2 sugar cubes
Italian Sausage Meatball Heroes
Fresh marinara sauce makes all the difference in these robust sandwiches. Look for it near the cheeses and fresh pasta at the supermarket.
Zucchini, Potato, and Cilantro Soup
If your jalapeño isn't spicy enough, add another tablespoon of the chopped chile.
Toasted Almond Ice Cream Sandwiches
These ice cream sandwiches are made with baked puff pastry squares instead of cookies. Make them at least an hour ahead so the ice cream has time to firm up.
Vanilla-Date Breakfast Smoothie
This quick and healthy shake is a great breakfast on-the-go.
Israeli Couscous Risotto with Squash, Radicchio, and Parsley Butter
Israeli couscous, which is larger and chewier than the more common variety, takes the place of arborio rice in this risotto-style dish.
Porcini-Crusted Filet Mignon with Fresh Herb Butter
Ground dried mushrooms become a flavorful crust for the steaks.
Rigatoni with Brie, Grape Tomatoes, Olives, and Basil
Brie coats the rigatoni like a creamy pasta sauce.
Whole Wheat Pancakes with Bananas and Pecans
Amber likes to serve these pancakes for brunch. Diced fresh pineapple would be a delicious alternative to the bananas.
Coconut Basmati Rice
This rice is delicious with Amber's Pineapple and Cardamom Chicken with Mint, but would also be great alongside curried shrimp or grilled lamb chops.
Tangerine-Ginger Caipirinhas
The Caipirinha is Brazil's most popular cocktail. The drink is traditionally made with limes, but Amber uses tangerines instead.
Stir-Fried Chicken with Bell Peppers and Snow Cabbage
Pungent and salty, preserved snow cabbage is a great flavor-booster in this fresh-tasting stir-fry.
Sweet-and-Sour Spareribs
Ketchup might seem odd in this dish, but some say it's Chinese in origin (from ke-tsiap, a pickled condiment). Serve the ribs as an appetizer or as part of a dinner.