Category: Meats

Chicken Liver with Garlic

Chicken Liver 2Sautéed chicken livers are flavorful, healthy, and make a delicious side dish or appetizer. They are high in iron, protein, vitamin B12, and vitamin A. This dish is so easy to make and my kids love it!

Ingredients:
2 pounds organic chicken liver
4 tbsp. olive oil
10 cloves of fresh garlic, chopped
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp cumin
1 bay leaf
4 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Directions:
1. Wash chicken livers and cut into small pieces, then pat dry
2. Season livers with salt, pepper, and cumin
3. Heat oil in a large skillet on medium heat, add garlic, and saute for about 2 minutes until lightly browned
4. Add livers and brown on both sides (about 5 minutes)
5. Add the bayleaf and reduce heat to a simmer and cook for another 5-7 minutes (until cooked through), stirring often. Note: add a little water if needed.
6. Once the livers are cooked (will still be slightly pink on the inside), turn off the heat, add the lemon juice and stir.

Serve with some crackers or on some greens for a delicious salad.

Grilled Kofta Kabob

Kofta3A delicious Egyptian style Kofta (Koobideh) dish, perfect for a summer BBQ. The kids and grown-ups both love it. This recipe is traditionally made with onions, but due to an onion intolerance in the family, we decided to try it out with garlic instead. The results are a much lighter and tastier Kofta dish!

Ingredients:
1 pound ground lamb
2 pounds ground sirloin (leanest option)
1 bunch Italian parsley
1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tbsp lemon juice
6 garlic cloves
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp tumeric
Salt and Pepper

Directions:
1. Combine the parsley, lemon juice, garlic, and spices in a food processor and pulse a few times. Add the olive oil slowly to the mixture and continue pulsing (make sure to scrape the sides!).
2. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and combine with the meat. Tip: I usually do this in a ziplock bag to ensure that it’s mixed well. Let it sit and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour prior to cooking.
3. Take out the meat and shape into ovals using your hands and thread each meat oval into a skewer. Tip: if using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes prior to using.
3. Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate before placing the skewers. Cook skewers on the grill, turning occasionally, until the meat is cooked to your preference (about 6-8 minutes for medium).