Sacha Served What

In the kitchen working on some new recipes for you all today. I had a crazy insane day yesterday and got all my errands done, so that I can spend the day in the kitchen. Bought a dress for my rehearsal dinner (finally!!!), went to the eye doctor and got new glasses, and went with my mom to her dress fitting. Got home late and was craving a martini. Had a dance party with my dog, Nelly, and went to bed on the early side after that long day. Needless to say, I am READY to be in the kitchen today.

What is something you’d like to learn how to make?

ARANCINI WITH SPICY VODKA DIPPING SAUCE⁠
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Still wondering what to make for the Super Bowl? Look no further than my arancini!⁠
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Let’s all just admit it…fried food is heavenly, and these arancini with spicy vodka sauce will satisfy your cravings.⁠

Recipe link: https://sachaservedwhat.com/recipe/arancini-with-spicy-vodka-dipping-sauce/

These Asian meatball bowls will leave you wanting more, and more, and more, until you are so stuffed you can’t possibly eat anything else. And then you’ll still have more. Yes, they’re that good!⁠

Recipe link: https://sachaservedwhat.com/recipe/the-most-incredible-asian-meatball-bowls/

FENNEL CAESAR SALAD WITH PEARS AND TOASTED PECANS⁠
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Do you love fennel like I do and want a new way to use it? This fennel Caesar salad works in the summer, winter, fall, or spring! It’s a super easy recipe to make for a crowd, or for two. Try it out and let me know what you think!⁠
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What other ways do you like to use fennel?⁠

Recipe link: https://sachaservedwhat.com/recipe/fennel-caesar-salad-with-pears-and-toasted-pecans/

SWEET AND SPICY CHICKEN SUMMER ROLLS

When you want something healthy, but with A LOT of flavor, eat these – my summer rolls will hit the spot! They're one of my favorite lunches, but I also like to serve them as small bites with cocktails.

I love summer rolls, because you can really mix and match what you put in them. Allergic to mango? Leave it out or add a different fruit instead. You get the idea, have some fun with it!

Recipe link: https://sachaservedwhat.com/recipe/chicken-mango-avocado-summer-rolls/

CARAMELIZED FENNEL AND DUCK SAUSAGE PASTA

This caramelized fennel and duck sausage pasta should be put on your dinner menu at least once a week. It’s just that good! Your friends and family who eat it will thank you. ⁠
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I buy the delicious duck sausage from at the Union Square Farmer's Market. I love all their products: duck breast, duck fat, rillettes. Everything is good! Highly recommend you go check 'em out and buy something from them. ⁠

Recipe Link: https://sachaservedwhat.com/recipe/caramelized-fennel-and-duck-sausage-pasta/

CLASSIC CHICKEN MILANESE WITH ROASTED TOMATOES, PARMESAN, AND ARUGULA⁠
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Who doesn’t love a classic, crispy, chicken Milanese?!?! Classics are classics for a reason, and you have to try mine!⁠
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You need to make this Chicken Milanese – one is ever able to tell that it’s gluten-free!⁠
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I like to make a large batch ahead of time, so I can keep them for when I am having a lazy day. Don’t we all have lazy days? These are wonderful hot or room temperature, you really can’t go wrong!⁠
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Recipe link: https://sachaservedwhat.com/classic-chicken-milanese-with-roasted-tomatoes-parmesan-and-arugula/

MY GRANDMA'S FAMOUS IRAQI RED RICE

My grandma’s famous Iraqi red rice is THE rice that guests will come back for. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside – YES!

I grew up with my grandma making this rice for my family every week, and I am so happy that she taught me how to make it before she passed. It’s one of many Iraqi Jewish dishes she showed me. Rice like this with a crispy crust is very typical in Iraqi and Iranian cuisines, and there are many different variations. Iranians call the crispy part Tahdig, but my Iraqi family calls it Hakaka, and it’s by far my favorite part of the rice.

Recipe: https://sachaservedwhat.com/my-grandmas-famous-iraqi-red-rice/

SOY-GINGER BRASIED BOK CHOY⁠
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The only way you should be making bok choy when you want a simple side dish. It literally takes no time at all. Bing, bang, boom, you’ve impressed your guests!⁠

Recipe link: https://sachaservedwhat.com/soy-ginger-braised-bok-choy/

This weather calls for a cozy day in with tea and cookies 🫖 🍪 What are you doing today?!

CHOCOLATE BANANA & COCONUT POTS DE CRÈME⁠
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Want an easy-to-make dessert that is extremely impressive? These no-bake Chocolate Banana Pots de Crème are exactly what you are looking for.⁠

Recipe: https://sachaservedwhat.com/chocolate-banana-coconut-pots-de-creme/

MIXED HERB SALAD WITH A POMEGRANATE VINAIGRETTE⁠
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The fresh green herbs are super flavorful without the pomegranate vinaigrette…but don’t forget it, that’s the best part!⁠
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This Mixed Herb Salad with a Pomegranate Vinaigrette is sure to change up your dinner salad routine and WOW your guests! It has everything you could possibly want – some freshness, some acidity, some crunch. If you’re feeling a bit daring, you could even add some cheese (feta perhaps)!⁠

Recipe: https://sachaservedwhat.com/mixed-herb-salad-with-a-pomegranate-vinaigrette/

SPICY PERUVIAN CHICKEN WITH MY FAMOUS AJI GREEN SAUCE

This chicken is for those of you who want to make something simple, but with a LOT OF FLAVOR. Plus, it's my famous aji green sauce you all want the recipe for. Make it and eat it with EVERYTHING.

Recipe link: https://sachaservedwhat.com/spicy-peruvian-chicken-breast-with-aji-green-sauce/

IRAQI CHICKEN SCALLION PATTIES WITH PICKLED MANGO TAHINI⁠
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These chicken scallion patties are one of my favorite recipes I learned from my grandma – basically my entire childhood!⁠
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My grandma and her family grew up in Baghdad. We call these chicken scallion patties Beytha B’laham and the pickled mango condiment is called Amba, which is commonly used in other Middle Eastern cuisines. Have you tried it before?⁠
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I hope you enjoy these chicken scallion patties as much as I do!⁠

Here's the recipe: https://sachaservedwhat.com/iraqi-chicken-scallion-patties-with-pickled-mango-tahini/

TYPICAL FALL APPLE AND PEAR CRISP

A classic Apple and Pear Crisp for Fall? (Mindblowing) But seriously, who wouldn’t want to make that! Add some ice cream and it’s perfection.

What is your favorite fruit to use in a crisp?

Recipe: https://sachaservedwhat.com/typical-fall-apple-and-pear-crisp/

COLOMBIAN-STYLE CHICKEN EMPANADAS⁠
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Once you bite into one of these empanadas, you'll be wondering where they're been all your life.⁠
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You can make mini chicken empanadas or larger ones – they’re perfect for a dinner party, casual night at home, or quick lunch. Plus, they’re Colombian style – so naturally gluten-free!⁠
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If you want a fun cooking project, definitely make these. Recipe link: https://sachaservedwhat.com/colombian-style-chicken-empanadas/

SWISS CHARD WITH FETA, OLIVES, AND PINE NUTS⁠
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Once you try this Swiss chard dish, you'll be wondering when you can make it again, and again...and again. Trust me. 6 ingredients, including olive oil.

Recipe: https://sachaservedwhat.com/swiss-chard-with-feta-olives-and-pine-nuts/

CHILI GARLIC RICE NOODLES WITH CHICKEN⁠
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Better than your local takeout place! Dive into these rice noodles on a lazy day, and be prepared to eat more than one bowl.

Recipe link: https://sachaservedwhat.com/chili-garlic-rice-noodles-with-chicken/

FLUKE COOKED IN PARCHMENT⁠

https://sachaservedwhat.com/fluke-cooked-in-parchment-with-zucchini-and-tomatoes/
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How would you like to make perfectly cooked fish, every time? You must try this Fluke Cooked in Parchment with Zucchini and Tomatoes!⁠
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Have you ever cooked fish in parchment before? Now's the time to try with my recipe for Fluke Cooked in Parchment. It's one of my favorite ways to cook fish. The result is this beautifully tender and juicy fillet. Literally every time. The combination of extra-virgin olive oil, wine, and juices from the vegetables help to create this fabulous sauce as well. ⁠
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If you don't like or can't eat some veggies used here, feel free to substitute with another. I wouldn't use harder vegetables, like carrots, since they require additional cook time, but mushrooms, bok choy, fennel, and corn are some good options. Just cut them (minus the corn) into similar-sized pieces as I do for the vegetables in this recipe.⁠

NO-BAKE STRAWBERRY CHEESECKE PARFAITS⁠

https://sachaservedwhat.com/no-bake-strawberry-cheesecake-parfaits/
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A semi-healthy dessert? WHAT! You need to try these Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits. Plus - they are so incredibly easy!⁠
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This strawberry cheesecake parfait is suuuper creamy. It pairs perfectly with the bright strawberry mixture and the crumble that adds a great crunchy texture. Your guests will love you for these! ⁠
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I've mentioned it before, and you'll hear it again and again, but I'm currently doing the diet. a.k.a. no sugar (sigh). One day I woke up craving something sweet. I did a little research on what keto-friendly sugar substitutes there are and found monk fruit sweetener. Luckily my local grocery store had granulated and powdered - I bought both!⁠
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Haven't worked with monk fruit sweetener before? I really like . So easy to find in most stores and they have other cool products like baking mixes and extracts. ⁠
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What sugar substitutes do you like using?⁠

For those of you who don’t know, I’m getting married in March! So naturally, I’m shedding for the wedding. I’m currently on the diet and it’s working really well so far. But today, I’m CRAVING pasta (here’s I’m eating ). So in honor of that, here’s a photo of me eating a big bowl of spaghetti! I may go off keto soon, but for now I’ll just be eating pasta in my dreams…
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ROASTED TOMATO & CHICKPEA SOUP⁠
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This roasted tomato and chickpea soup is fantastic, and the yogurt crema and crispy chickpea garnish make it a restaurant-quality dish that you can make right at home.⁠
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Do I love the roasted tomato and chickpea soup or the garnishes more? I can’t decide – Maybe you can make this recipe and help me out (let me know in the comments)!⁠
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This soup is everything you want to eat on a cold Fall or Winter day. It’s healthy and hearty, because of the chickpeas in the soup that give it substance. It’s herbaceous and tangy because of all the herbs and tomatoes. If you choose not to make the yogurt crema and crispy chickpeas, don’t worry – the soup is still a knock-out without them.⁠
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What other soup recipes would you like to see?⁠

https://sachaservedwhat.com/roasted-tomato-and-chickpea-soup/

SWEET AND SPICY SOY-MARINATED RIB-EYE WITH DAIKON RELISH⁠
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Sick of your regular steak marinade? Try this Sweet and Spicy Soy Marinade that’s a little bit different than using plain soy sauce. It packs a ton of flavor into the meat - a little umami, a bit spicy, a hint of sweetness. If you'd like to just use the recipe for the marinade and not make the slaw, that's totally fine. It will still be AMAZING. And if you can't find daikon you can sub in regular white turnips, radishes, or jicama!⁠
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Serving Suggestion: A side of roasted broccoli, braised bok choy (YUM), white rice, or spicy rice noodles. If you don't want to make the relish, the steak will be fantastic on its own, or you can whip up a simple Sriracha aioli (Sriracha + mayo = perfection). ⁠
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Don't want to use rib-eye? Feel free to use any cut of steak you'd like! Skirt steak and flank steak are two excellent choices. I got my steak from , a local farm that's based in Dutchess County, NY, and it was amazing! ⁠
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What cut of steak would you want to use here?⁠

https://sachaservedwhat.com/sweet-and-spicy-soy-marinated-rib-eye-with-daikon-relish/

NOT YOUR AVERAGE BERRY CHIA PUDDING⁠
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Why only add berries on top of your chia? My Berry Chia Pudding blends extra berries into the chia pudding mixture as well, for that extra berry flavor (and nutrients)!⁠
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Maybe some of you are thinking, really Sacha, chia pudding? Well, I wouldn't put a recipe up unless it was really fantastic, and I mean REALLY. Like the recipe says, this is not your average berry chia pudding. ⁠
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I love an extra added crunch on top of my chia pudding. When I've run out of homemade granola, my FAVORITE is from . You can shop online or head to the Union Square Farmer's Market like I did!⁠
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What's your favorite chia pudding or yogurt topping?⁠
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CH-CH-CH-CHIA!⁠

https://sachaservedwhat.com/not-your-average-berry-chia-pudding/

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH RED ONIONS AND CAPERS⁠
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Summer is the best time for tomatoes and this salad lets them shine! Head to the farmer’s market before tomato season is over and find new varieties, then use them in this recipe! If you love tomatoes like I do, you NEED to make this salad. ⁠
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I was at the market the other day and walked by the booth for . Their tomatoes literally stopped me in my tracks. Hello Gorgeous! ⁠
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What else do you like to make with fresh tomatoes?⁠
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Serving Suggestion: Where do I start? You can serve so many different things with this tomato salad - grilled steak, a white flaky fish, some yummy roasted potatoes, or grilled corn. Or you can eat this salad on its own, making sure to use some high-quality extra-virgin olive oil. I love using ! ⁠
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The world is your oyster! What would you want to serve with this salad?⁠

https://sachaservedwhat.com/heirloom-tomato-salad-with-red-onion-and-capers/

THE BEST SPICED CHICKEN SKEWERS⁠
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Oh my goodness you have all got to try my go-to chicken skewers. They are so perfect for grilling (or making inside - you can do both)! I have received so many requests for this recipe over the last year since they were one of my go-to EASY pandemic recipes. Well guys, here it is! ⁠
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Serving Suggestion: literally any side dish will complement these - roasted potatoes, yup! Rice, you bet! Healthy but delicious salad, of course! I made a side of turmeric pickled fennel to serve alongside. Plus, these pack in so much flavor, you won’t even need a sauce to jazz them up! What would you serve with these???⁠

https://sachaservedwhat.com/best-spiced-chicken-skewers/

Sacha Served What is finally here! I know you've all been waiting for ages at this point, but good things come to those who wait, right???⁠
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Welcome everyone to my official page, where you'll find all of my favorite recipes from my website. Yes, everything I will be making is Gluten-Free, however, I will not post any recipes that really taste Gluten-Free. My mission is to give you recipes that excite you and teach you a few new things. You'll find some classic dishes and some unique ones with twists of flavors. ⁠
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For my launch, I am starting off with 5 recipes on my site (link in bio), and will be adding 2 every single week! You can sign up on my blog to receive updates whenever a new recipe is posted. Do it, I promise you'll be happy (and hungry) when you see what's going on in my kitchen! ⁠
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As much as I love cooking, I love to teach - Feel free to message me about any cooking questions you may have, whether they're related to my recipes or not!⁠
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For now, enjoy this amazing photo of me making a salad, shot by the talented !!! ⁠

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