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This week's lineup is all about summer produce meeting bold technique — Korean BBQ lettuce wraps, a sesame-crusted Ora King salmon over rice vermicelli, a cherry-sauced French cut pork chop, and a watermelon feta salad that's basically the season on a plate. There's also a slow-roasted Cuban lechón asado for anyone with a free afternoon, and a spring pea ravioli that sneaks in just before the season turns. Range for days, whether you've got 20 minutes or a 6 hour investment. Some of my faves:
Ora King Salmon — sesame seed crusted king salmon over rice vermicelli and sugar snap peas with a tamarind, ginger, and chili soy sauce. Restaurant plate, weeknight effort
Lechón Asado — slow oven roasted pork leg with Cuban mojo sauce, moro rice, and yuca. Ten servings of "why didn't I make this sooner"
Spring Pea Ravioli — roasted mushrooms, snap peas, asparagus, crispy grana padano, lemon beurre blanc. Quietly the most elegant thing on the list
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1. Lettuce Wraps
INSPIRED BY @threesixtyrooftopbar
40m • 4 servings
Korean BBQ, pickled veg, bibb cups
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High-protein 💪
2. FRENCH CUT GRILLED PORK CHOP
INSPIRED BY @midtownbistro
75m • 4 servings
WITH WARM POTATO SALAD, SAUTEED BABY BOK CHOY, AND CHERRY SAUCE
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High-protein 💪
3. RICOTTA GNOCCHI
INSPIRED BY @table33
90m • 4 servings
Handmade ricotta gnocchi pan-seared to a golden edge, tossed in browned butter with winter kale, and served atop creamy herb-roasted winter squash with shaved Pecorino Romano.
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4. CHICKEN KEBAB & LAMB KOFTA
INSPIRED BY @royalchickenkabab
30m • 4 servings
Savor the bold flavors of our Chicken Kebab and Lamb Kofta, perfectly grilled to juicy perfection. Tender chunks of marinatedchicken are paired with savory lamb kofta, infused with aromatic spices an…
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High-protein 💪
5. Curry Shrimp
INSPIRED BY @firestreetfood
30m • 3 servings
Seared shrimp tossed with thin egg noodles & mixed veggies
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6. Watermelon Feta Salad
INSPIRED BY @dancingyakrestaurantbar
20m • 4 servings
Refreshing and simple watermelon and feta salad — tossed with avocado oil, honey, garlic, and turmeric dressing.
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7. Ora King Salmon
INSPIRED BY @chandlersprimesteaksfineseafood
40m • 4 servings
Sesame seed crusted king salmon set on rice vermicelli noodles and sugar snap peas served with a tamarind, ginger and chili soy sauce.
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Great leftovers
High-protein 💪
8. LECHÓN ASADO
INSPIRED BY @maraburestaurant
360m • 10 servings
Slow oven roasted pork leg with cuban mojo sauce. Served with moro rice and yuca.
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30min ⚡
Great leftovers
9. Summer Caprese (V)
INSPIRED BY @graydonscrossing
30m • 6 servings
Fresh mozzarella, pesto, cherry tomato, fresh basil, balsamic reduction, olive oil, naan crostini
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High-protein 💪
10. Pulled Pork Tacos
INSPIRED BY @masonjarbrewsandburgers
180m • 4 servings
BBQ pulled pork, pineapple jalapeno salsa, shredded cheddar cheese, avocado, chipotle sour cream, garnished with cilantro. Served with house chips.
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High-protein 💪
Spicy 🌶️
11. Beef Yakiniku BENTO
INSPIRED BY @koosbentobowl
50m • 2 servings
Tender beef strips served with a savory Japanese-inspired sauce.
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Great leftovers
High-protein 💪
12. Fried Kibbi
INSPIRED BY @oasismediterraneanrestaurant
120m • 12 servings
Minced meat mixed with cracked wheat stuffed with ground beef, onions and fried to a golden brown
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13. KURU KURU PA TERIYAKI BOWLS
INSPIRED BY @herringbonewaikiki
45m • 4 servings
Savory and delicious teriyaki rice bowls with teriyaki sauce, rice, green onion, toasted sesame seed, cabbage, carrot, and your choice of protein. Try the bowl with Snake River Farms wagyu, Mama Aoki’…
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High-protein 💪
14. Spring Pea Ravioli
INSPIRED BY @joeyrideau
120m • 4 servings
roasted mushrooms, snap peas, asparagus, crispy grana padano, lemon beurre blanc sauce
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