Recipes — In the Kitchen with Alexandra

Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 10-12 minutes Ingredients: 1 pound calamari, cleaned and cut into rings 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cornstarch 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 large egg, beaten 1/2 cup vegetable oil Alexandra's Pikliz Spicy Pepper Relish Lemon wedges Tartar sauce French fries (optional) Instructions: Prepare the calamari: In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat the calamari: Dredge the calamari rings in the flour mixture, then dip them in the beaten egg. Fry the calamari:...

Yields: 4-6 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1 head green cabbage, shredded 1 head red cabbage, shredded 1 large carrot, shredded 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup Alexandra's Pikliz Spicy Pepper Relish Instructions: Combine vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrot. Make the dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Toss: Pour the dressing over the vegetables and...

Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10-12 minutes Ingredients: 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 cups cooked white rice 1 avocado, sliced Alexandra's Pikliz Spicy Pepper Relish Instructions: Prepare the shrimp: In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the shrimp and toss to coat evenly. Grill the shrimp: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked through and pink. Assemble the dish: Divide the cooked rice...

Yields: 24 dumplings Prep time: 1 hour Cook time: 15-20 minutes Ingredients: For the dough: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup hot water For the filling: 1 pound ground pork or chicken 1 cup shredded cabbage 1/4 cup chopped scallions 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon ginger, grated 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and pepper to taste For serving: Alexandra's Pikliz Spicy Pepper Relish Steamed rice Instructions: Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Gradually add the hot water, stirring until a dough forms. Knead the dough for...