Medieval Times Copycat Food

VEGETARIAN 3 BEAN STEW

Steps:

• In a heavy bottomed pan, heat olive oil on medium heat. Add onions, carrots, bell pepper and chopped garlic. Cook on medium flame until the veggies are tender, about 6~8 minutes. Next add the ground cumin, coriander, dried thyme and bay leaf. Mix well and cook for 1 minute.
• Stir in tomato paste and fire roasted tomatoes. Cook for 1~2 minutes. Add vegetable stock/ water; bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer till the carrots are tender, about 6~8 minutes.
• Once the carrots are tender, add the beans, salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 3~4 minutes. Turn off the heat, stir in vinegar, hot sauce and mix well. Check the seasonings and add more salt & pepper. Serve hot!!
• Heat Instant pot on Sauté mode. Once the pot is hot, add the oil. Add onions, carrots and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4~5 minutes. Add the crushed garlic and cook for 1 minute. Next add the ground cumin, coriander, dried thyme and bay leaf. Mix well and cook for 1 minute.
• Stir in tomato paste and fire roasted tomatoes. Cook for 1~2 minutes. Add vegetable stock/ water and the beans. Make sure to scrape the bottom of the pot to remove any stuck bits.
• Place the lid on, lock it, and close the steam valve. Set the timer for 3 minutes on High Pressure.When the timer sounds, let the steam release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release the reminder. Open the pressure cooker and stir in the chopped cilantro.
• Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or grease it lightly.
• Spread the chopped potatoes on the baking sheet and add salt and pepper. Drizzle oil and toss to coat the potatoes evenly.Bake in the preheated oven for 20~30 minutes, tossing every 10 minutes until potatoes are crisp outside and tender inside.
• Place the beans in a serving bowl, top it with a serving of roasted potatoes and brown rice. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.

MEDIEVAL ROASTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Combine all ingredients together to prepare the marinade. Dip the whole chicken in the marinade. Cover chicken completely with marinade. Let sit for 4 to 5 minutes. Place chicken on a sheet pan. Cook for 50 minutes uncovered, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.