Spicy Calamari with Bacon and Scallions & Lemon-Scented Quinoa

Сделала раз на ужин. Очень просто, вкусно, нам обоим понравилось.

Ingredients

1 1/2 pound scleaned medium squid
1/4 pound bacon (about 5 slices), cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
1 cup chopped scallions
1/2 teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes

Rinse squid under cold water, then pat dry between paper towels. Halve large tentacles lengthwise and cut bodies (including flaps, if attached) crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide rings.
Cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp, then transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
Toss squid with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Heat fat remaining in skillet over high heat until very hot, then sauté squid with scallions and red-pepper flakes until just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
Serve squid immediately, sprinkled with bacon.

Источник: https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/spicy-calamari-with-bacon-and-scallions-240588

1 cup quinoa
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Wash quinoa in 3 changes of cold water in a bowl, draining in a sieve each time.
Cook quinoa in a medium pot of boiling salted water (1 tablespoon salt for 2 quarts water), uncovered, until almost tender, about 15 minutes. Drain in sieve, then set sieve over same pot above 1 inch of simmering water (water should not touch bottom of sieve). Cover quinoa with a folded kitchen towel, then cover sieve with a lid (don't worry if lid doesn't fit tightly) and steam over simmering water until tender, fluffy, and dry, about 10 minutes. Remove pot from heat and remove lid. Let stand, still covered with towel, 5 minutes.
Transfer quinoa to a bowl and stir in oil, zest, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Источник: https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/lemon-scented-quinoa-240587

Ground Pork Menudo

Прекрасное блюдо! И готовится просто и вкусное очень.

Ingredients

2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 lb (450 g) lean ground pork
1 tbsp (15 ml) fish sauce
1/2 cup (120 ml) tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups (350 ml) water
1 cup (128 g) diced carrots
1 large potato, peeled and diced
1 red or green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 cup (75 g) frozen green peas
1/2 cup (75 g) raisins
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Steamed rice, for serving

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and onion, and sauté until the onion begins to soften, about 2 minutes.
Add the ground pork and cook, stirring regularly, for 5 minutes or until the meat is lightly browned. Stir in the fish sauce.
Add the tomato sauce and water. Stir, cover and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the carrots, potato and bell pepper, and cook for 10 minutes. Add the green peas and raisins, and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with steamed rice.

Источник: https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/filipino-ground-pork-menudo

Sardine "Tonnato" Spread

Намазка немного странная из-за ярко выраженной кислинки, но к ней привыкаешь. Я с удовольствием слопала с хрустящими хлебцами.

Ingredients

2 (3 3/4-oz) cans brisling sardines packed in olive oil, drained
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 teaspoons drained bottled capers, chopped
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Mash together all ingredients in a bowl with a fork until combined well.

Источник: https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sardine-tonnato-spread-232506