Recipes by Chef Chaza Smith

 

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RECIPES

by Chef Chaza Smith

 

Spaghetti al Limone - Lemon Spaghetti

A classic southern Italian favorite, Chef Chaza mastered this favorite while cooking in kitchens in Sorrento, Italy

Spaghetti al Limone 

A Mama Cooks Love and Chef Chaza Smith favorite from the Amalfi Coast, Spaghetti al Limone (Lemon Spaghetti) uses simple ingredients and technique to create a rich bold flavor reminiscent of Southern Italy.

 

Green Tomatillo Tomato based Chile de Arbol salsa can be made any temperature, from mild to super-spicy!

Chile de Arbol Salsa | Mexican Green Tomatillo Salsa with Red Peppers

This is a beautiful salsa of smoky green tomatillo sauce with black flakes and specks, with a garlic base, and can be prepared in approximately 30 minutes.

 

 

Salsa Verde de Aguacate

Salsa Verde de Aguacate (front left), Green Avocado Salsa

Salsa Verde de Aguacate | Green Avocado Salsa

Avocado based Salsa Verde de Aguagacate looks beautiful and tastes creamy delicious!  This Mama Cooks Love favorite is also easy to prepare!

 

 

Instant Pot Mexican Style Beans

Mama Cooks Love Mexican Style Refried Beans

Instant Pot Mexican Style Refried Beans

Enjoy this super easy and delicious recipe for creamy Instant Pot Mexican Style Refried Beans!  This Instant Pot Refried Beans recipe uses simple vegan ingredients and cooks much faster than traditional techniques!

 

MCL Mexican Style Rice
Chef Chaza displays her flavorful Mexican Style Rice

Mexican Style Rice

Chef Chaza shares her recipe for this super easy and delicious Mexican Style Rice that uses white rice and frozen mixed vegetables!

 

Chef Chaza displays Crispy Potato Kale Tacos
Chef Chaza displays Crispy Potato and Kale Tacos

Crispy Potato Kale Tacos

Mexican Style Crispy Potato-Kale Tacos, with a little Venice Beach spin, and a great way to put healthy vegetables into a all time favorite everyone will enjoy!

 

Cream of Asparagus Soup

The most ‘Spring Soups of Soups,’ Cream of Asparagus Soup.

 

MCL Mexican Style Rice
Chef Chaza displays her flavorful Mexican Style Rice

Mexican Style Rice

Chef Chaza shares her recipe for this super easy and delicious Mexican Style Rice that uses white rice and frozen mixed vegetables!

 

Mjedrah
A favorite Chef Chaza meal from her childhood, her mother’s special Arabic Burgle and Lentil holiday dish Mjedrah

Mjedrah | Burgle (or Rice) and Letils topped with fried Onions

Usually reserved for special occasions, Mjedrah has been a favorite across the Middle East for generations.  Chef shares the traditional family recipe she remembers for favorite Arabic Burgle and Lentil holiday dish Mjedrah.

 

Ingredients for authentic Italian Marinara Sauce
Chef Chaza worked in kitchens Italy’s Amalfi Coast where she learned the secrets of authentic Italian Marinara sauce.

Marinara Sauce | Authentic Italian Red Sauce

Chef Chaza Smith shares the recipe she learned while working in kitchens in Sorrento, Italy.  Starting with a few basic ingredients and easy-to-follow techniques, anyone can make this simple but perfect Marinara with flavors straight from Italy!

 

Eggplant Parmesan served with Spaghetti
A classic from Italy, Eggplant Parmesan served with spaghetti on the side.

Eggplant Parmesan Southern Italianian Style

Chef Chaza Smith shares the recipe she learned while working in kitchens in Sorrento, Italy.  Starting with simple farm-fresh ingredients, and easy-to-follow techniques, anyone can make this simple but perfect Eggplant Parmesan with flavors straight from Italy!

 

Baked Mac and Cheese
Restaurant Style Baked Macaroni and Cheese works for many occasions.

Restaurant Style Baked Mac and Cheese

Chef Chaza Smith’s favorite Mac and Cheese recipe uses professional kitchen techniques to extract the most delicious creamy and crunchy textures, making a wonderful heavenly delight!

 

Red and Yellow Beets
Yellow and Red Beets wait to be covered with foil and roasted in the overn

Roasted Beets | How To Roast Beets

This is the basic roasting Beet way, it’s so versatile!  Use this recipe for Beets to make roasted Beet hummus, make it into a yummy salad, just eat it with Lemon Juice, or even enjoy Roasted Beets directly out of the fridge!

 

Olive Oil Mushrooms | Futtr bil Zeit
Chef Chaza favorite from her childhood, Futtr bil Zeit is a Mushroom in Olive Oil dish cooked with Garlic, Cilantro and Lemon Juice

Olive Oil Mushrooms | Futtr bi Zeit | Mediterranean Mushrooms

Futtr bi Zeit (Olive Oil Mushrooms, or Arabic Mushrooms) compliments many occasions, from a snack to buffet to entre, it’s a hardy dish that prepares quickly and easily!

 

Home Made Dog Food ready to serve
Chef Chaza Smith’s home made dog food has been pureed and is ready to serve

How to Make Home Made Dog Food

Making your own dog food is easy, and saves money too!  Plus, your pooch will love it!

 

Sauté Green Beans with Slivered Almonds
Named after Chef Chaza’s sister, Mama Cooks Love “Dina Green Beans” use simple wholesome ingredients to create a deliciously fresh and rich vegetable dish!

How To Make Sautéed Green Beans | MCL’s “Dina” Green Beans

Lovingly called “Dina’s Green Beans,” this fast and easy dish uses only seven simple ingredients, but turns-into a full-flavored, nutty and filling vegan vegetable side dish, or even main course!

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