Russian Beet Borscht

Russian Beet Borscht

Ingredients 2 medium beets, peeled and grated (about 2 packed cups) 1 medium potato, ½" dice 1 small carrot, grated or matchsticks 1 small yellow onion, small dice ½ small...
Exotic Mexican Surf & Turf Al Pastor with Grilled Pineapple Salsa

Exotic Mexican Surf & Turf Al Pastor with Grilled Pineapple Salsa

Ingredients For the Marinade: 1 lb sirloin steak, thinly sliced ½ lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 guajillo chiles, seeded and soaked in warm water 2 cloves garlic ½...
Exotic Brazilian Moqueca de Camarão (Bahian Shrimp Stew)

Exotic Brazilian Moqueca de Camarão (Bahian Shrimp Stew)

Ingredients 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp dendê oil (red palm oil — authentic Brazilian flavor driver) 1 large onion, thinly sliced...
Exotic Vietnamese Lemongrass & Coconut Braised Chicken (Gà Kho Sả Dừa)

Exotic Vietnamese Lemongrass & Coconut Braised Chicken (Gà Kho Sả Dừa)

Ingredients: For the Chicken: 4 lbs chicken thighs and drumsticks (skin on, bone-in) 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 large onion, thinly sliced 6 cloves garlic, minced 4 stalks lemongrass, bruised...
Maple-Balsamic Glazed Elk Medallions with Grilled Wild Mushrooms and Saskatoon Berry Reduction

Maple-Balsamic Glazed Elk Medallions with Grilled Wild Mushrooms and Saskatoon Berry Reduction

Ingredients: For the Elk Medallions: 4 elk medallions (about 5 oz each) or substitute with venison or bison 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp pure maple syrup (preferably amber grade)...
Southwestern Chipotle Lime Chicken with Roasted Corn & Avocado Salsa

Southwestern Chipotle Lime Chicken with Roasted Corn & Avocado Salsa

Ingredients For the Chicken Marinade: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp fresh lime juice 2 tsp chipotle chili powder 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp...
Kangaroo & Wattleseed Braised Vegetables

Kangaroo & Wattleseed Braised Vegetables

Ingredients (serves 6–8) 2 lbs kangaroo loin, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 medium carrots, chopped 1...
Puerto Rican Mofongo Royale with Garlic Shrimp & Plantain Sofrito Sauce

Puerto Rican Mofongo Royale with Garlic Shrimp & Plantain Sofrito Sauce

Ingredients (Serves 6–8) For the Mofongo Base 4 large green plantains, peeled and cut into 1-inch rounds ½ cup olive oil 6 cloves garlic, smashed ½ cup chicharrón (fried pork...
Maple-Braised Bison with Wild Blueberries & Cedar-Scented Vegetables

Maple-Braised Bison with Wild Blueberries & Cedar-Scented Vegetables

Ingredients For the Bison & Marinade: 3–4 lbs bison shoulder roast (or lean beef if unavailable) 1 cup pure Canadian maple syrup (dark preferred) ½ cup red wine (Ontario Pinot...
Kangaroo & Wattleseed Skillet with Bush Tomato Chutney

Kangaroo & Wattleseed Skillet with Bush Tomato Chutney

Ingredients (Serves 2–3) For the Kangaroo: 1 lb (450g) kangaroo loin, sliced into medallions 2 tsp wattleseed, lightly crushed 1 tsp smoked paprika Salt and black pepper, to taste 1...
Bobotie-Inspired Savory Skillet Bake

Bobotie-Inspired Savory Skillet Bake

Ingredients: For the Meat Base: 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or lamb 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small apple, peeled and grated 1 slice...
Exotic British-Spiced Skillet Lamb with Apricots & Sage

Exotic British-Spiced Skillet Lamb with Apricots & Sage

Ingredients 1.5 lbs (700g) boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1.5-inch chunks 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated 1...