Marinating

lbs. pork ribs (about 1.5 kg) • chopped onion (about 50 grams) • chopped oregano • chopped rosemary • chopped parsley • garlic, chopped • ground black pepper • ground cumin • coarse sea salt • smoked paprika • hot smoked paprika • coconut oil or olive oil

pork shoulder (about 1 kilo) • onion • potatoes • dried oregano • paprika • black pepper • garlic powder or 1 tablespoon crushed fresh garlic • chili paste (such as mild red chili paste) • vinegar (60 ml) • oil (120 ml) • water (60 ml) • Salt to taste

Ingredients for marinating the marbled pork chops • large marbled pork chops • garlic, finely chopped • sea salt • chopped parsley • paprika • olive oil • all-purpose flour • vegetable oil (60 ml) • Merlot wine (120 ml) • pork broth or water with 1/2 pork bouillon cube (240 ml) • tomato sauce (80 ml) •

Ingredients to marinate the chicken • chicken thighs • garlic cloves • chopped fresh rosemary leaves • chopped fresh oregano • chopped parsley • sea salt • ground black pepper • paprika • vegetable oil (60 ml) • red bell pepper, cut into strips (about 150 grams) • red onion, sliced (about 120 grams) •

Ingredients for marinating the ribs • pork ribs (about 1.7 kg) • sea salt • soy sauce • Chinese oyster sauce • garlic, minced • ginger, minced • sesame oil • vegetable oil • ketchup (60 ml) • Chinese Shaoxing wine (60 ml) • granulated sugar •

pork ribs • beers • garlic, finely chopped • (about 75 grams) shallots, finely chopped • ground cumin • smoked sweet paprika • ground nutmeg • salt • ground black pepper • chopped fresh oregano • chopped fresh thyme • chopped parsley •

thick-cut pork chops • Chinese rice wine (Shaoxing) • Chinese soy sauce • garlic powder • ground ginger • salt • vegetable oil • sesame oil • garlic, minced • fresh ginger, minced • shallot, finely diced • water (120 ml) •

pork leg (about 11 lbs or 5 kg) • salt • ground black pepper • whole grain mustard • ground cumin • fresh rosemary leaves • fresh thyme • minced garlic

beef sirloin (top sirloin or ribeye) • flour tortillas • oil • yellow or green bell pepper • red bell pepper • onion, thinly sliced • garlic, thinly sliced • fresh oregano, chopped • cilantro, chopped • shredded cheddar cheese (about 30 grams) • Pico de gallo • Guacamole •

pork chops • garlic, minced • ground cumin • salt • ground black pepper • chopped cilantro • chopped cilantro • garlic, minced • ground chili pepper (such as cayenne or red pepper flakes) • salt • olive oil (60 ml) • Juice of 1/2 lemon

chicken breasts (about 6 oz/170 g each) • garlic, minced • chopped onion (about 40 grams) • chopped cilantro • ground cumin • ground black pepper • olive oil • salt, or to taste • cornmeal (polenta) (about 160 grams) • olive oil • butter (about 42 grams) • garlic, minced •

boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips (500 grams) • soy sauce • salt • rice wine • chopped ginger • garlic, finely chopped • fresh orange juice • sugar • soy sauce • cornstarch • vegetable oil • scallions, sliced diagonally •

flat boneless pork shoulder or rib meat (about 2 kg) • hard-boiled eggs, each cut into 4 wedges • carrots, cut into sticks • Swiss chard • spinach • red bell pepper, cut into sticks • Seasoning for the outside, after rolling • garlic, minced • dried oregano • ground cumin • smoked chili powder (or substitute smoked paprika) • crushed black pepper •

marinade for the chicken • boneless chicken, cut into cubes • salt • ground black pepper • finely chopped ginger • egg white • cornstarch • Oil for frying • diced red onion • diced red bell pepper • diced green bell pepper • diced orange bell pepper •

boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/4 kg) • Romaine lettuce, chopped into bite-sized • hard-boiled eggs, cut into wedges • olives of your choice • tomatoes, each cut into 8 wedges • Chickpea salad • garlic, minced • chopped onion (about 40 grams) • chopped fresh oregano • chopped fresh thyme • salt • ground black pepper •

Ingredients to marinate the chicken • skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1 kg) • garlic, minced • salt • ground cumin • ground black pepper • chopped fresh oregano • chopped fresh thyme • vegetable oil (60 ml) • diced onion (about 75 grams) • diced carrot (about 90 grams) • homemade chorizo sausage, sliced (about 260 grams, Jon Style or any chorizo) •

pork chops • olive oil • garlic, minced • oregano • chopped parsley • salt • Ground black pepper to taste • cooked white beans (about 250 grams) • Roma tomatoes, diced • yellow bell pepper, diced • celery, diced • green onion, diced •

chicken wings (1 kg) • olive oil • garlic, minced • ground black pepper • paprika • dried oregano • chopped parsley • Zest of 1 lemon • lemon juice • salt • mayonnaise (120 ml) • finely chopped goat cheese (about 60 grams) •

pork chops or pork tenderloin medallions • olive oil • garlic, minced • salt • chopped parsley • fresh tomatoes (about 600 grams) • olive oil • garlic, minced • onion, diced • dried oregano • dried basil • chopped parsley •

dried pinto beans (454 grams) • water (1.4 liters) • bay leaf • salt • beef bouillon cube, no MSG • olive oil • garlic, minced • diced onion (about 100 grams) • diced carrot (about 65 grams) • diced green bell pepper (about 75 grams) • diced red bell pepper (about 75 grams) • dried basil •

Use a whole pork leg, skin removed. About 5 lbs (2.25 kg) • Or use: • pork shoulder or pork butt • pork belly (fat) • Cleaned natural sausage casing or edible artificial casing • Butcher’s twine • ground cumin • paprika • smoked paprika • granulated garlic powder • onion powder • cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper •

pork loin (about 650 grams/23 oz) • finely chopped ginger • salt • soy sauce • beaten egg • cornstarch (about 250 grams) • green bell pepper, cut into squares • red bell pepper, cut into squares • pineapple, cut into cubes • Green onions, thinly sliced • Vegetable oil for frying • vegetable oil •

chicken wings (1 kg) • LEMON MARINADE (Makes 2/3 cup) • large lemon, zested and juiced • olive oil • chopped shallot (about 35 grams) • chopped cilantro (about 10 grams) • chopped green onions (about 15 grams) • salt • black pepper • mayonnaise (about 120 grams) • lemon marinade (from above) • Carrots •

Chinese egg noodles or fresh egg pasta • chicken breast, cut into thin strips • vegetable oil • sesame oil • garlic, finely chopped • fresh ginger, finely chopped • cornstarch • soy sauce • (about 8.5 oz / 240 g) bok choy, cabbage, Swiss chard, or spinach • (about 7 oz / 200 g) broccoli • (about 7.5 oz / 214 g) carrots, thinly sliced • (about 7 oz / 200 g) sugar snap peas •

pork chops • fresh rosemary (about 1 tablespoon) • garlic, minced • fresh ginger, minced • lemon zest • ground cumin • ground black pepper • salt, or to taste • olive oil

chicken legs, skin removed • garlic, minced • dried oregano • ground cumin • chopped parsley • ground black pepper • salt • olive oil • brown rice (about 200 grams) • onion, diced (about 75 grams) • turmeric • salt •

marinade for the chicken • small chicken breasts • olive oil or vegetable oil • garlic, minced • chopped fresh rosemary leaves • salt • ground black pepper • other ingredients • Caper Dressing • Mango • ripe plantains, sliced • Vegetable oil for frying

chicken wings (drumettes) • salt • garlic powder • smoked chili powder (or substitute with smoked paprika) • paprika or mild chili powder • olive oil • BBQ sauce for the drumettes • ketchup (about 80 ml) • smoked chili powder (or substitute with smoked paprika) • mustard • oyster sauce

beef sirloin or other tender beef (about 500 grams) • red bell peppers, cut into thin strips • broccoli florets (about 400 grams) • cornstarch • vegetable oil • Fried rice with vegetables (see published recipe) • minced garlic • Chinese oyster sauce • rice wine or regular wine • sesame oil • ground black pepper • cornstarch •