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Chef Irvin Paredez was born in Tlaxcala, Mexico. He started cooking at age 15, when his mother requested his help in a kitchen that she ran in Puebla. There he learned basic techniques and drew inspiration from shared recipes and cookbooks. After three years, Paredez traveled to the U.S. to train further in cooking. Instead of formal training, he worked in a restaurant in Queens, washing dishes and assisting in the kitchen. Then, Paredez went after his dream. He went to Le Cirque and requested to be a prep cook in the kitchen. After four years of hard work, Christophe Bellanca saw his passion and skill, and made him one of six sous chefs on the line. His biggest influences are Daniel Boulud, Marc Murphy, John Delucie, and Michael Psilakis, as they all gave him opportunities to grow and learn in their kitchens. His favorite cuisines to cook are Mexican, French, Italian, and Japanese.&nbsp;
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Irvin

Braised Pork with Cauliflower Mash

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Curried Chicken Salad with Apple

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Mushroom Ragu with Creamy Polenta

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Everything Bagel Salmon

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Teriyaki Salmon with Sesame Soba

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Beet Cakes with Quinoa Cashew Tabbouleh

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Broiled Trout with Lemon Oil

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Chicken  Coconut Curry 

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Chicken Breast with Green Romesco Sauce

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Chicken Milanesa with Mushrooms

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Chicken Quesadillas

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Chipotle Short Ribs

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Crispy Chicken Milanese with Chipotle Honey

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Deglazed Grilled Salmon

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Ginger-Lemongrass Braised Short Ribs

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Grilled Branzino 

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Grilled Chicken with Braised Kale

Grilled Chicken with braised kale

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Grilled Chicken with Squash and Zucchini Spirals

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Grilled Chipotle BBQ Pork Ribs

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Grilled Pork Chop with Rosemary Cream Sauce

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Grilled Shrimp

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Grilled Shrimp with Sautéed Bok Choy

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Grilled Steak with black lentil

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Hanger Steak with Chimichurri

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Kale Fritters with Beets

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Keto Salmon with Steamed Asparagus

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Leek and Mushroom Breakfast Quiche

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Lemongrass Hanger Steak

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Mexican Steak

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Oven-Fried Veggie Chimichanga

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Pan Seared Duck

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Pan-Roasted Chicken with Lemon-Butter Sauce

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Pan-Seared Chicken

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Pecan Crusted Chicken

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Pork Chop with Caperberries

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Roasted Red Pepper Frittata

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Roasted Tilapia

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Savory Crepes with Creamy Spinach

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Shrimp and Spaghetti Beans Pasta 

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Sweet Chili Chicken

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Teriyaki Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry

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Vegan  Impossible  Meat Tacos

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Za'atar Fish and Chips

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Sweet Chili Chicken Legs

Irvin Paredez

2% Or Less Of Natural Flavors

Apple cider is made from the juice that is extracted from the pulp of pureed apples. While it has its own health benefits, apple cider can also be made into apple cider vinegar, which is used as a cure for some health conditions. Apple cider vinegar is made from fermenting apple cider. Apple cider contains bacteria and acids that have shown a vast array of health benefits. Normal dosage instructions for apple cider vinegar is to mix 2 tablespoons into a glass of water and drink 3 times per day. Apple cider vinegar is the only kind of vinegar that is used mainly for health purposes. Like apples, apple cider has many health benefits. The health benefits of apples and apple cider come from the fruit's phytochemicals. Phenolics, flavonoids and carotenoids from apples may play a key role in reducing instances of some chronic diseases, according to a study published in the May 2004 issue of "Nutrition Journal." People who consume apples regularly in the diet are at lowered risk of cardiovascular disease, asthma, diabetes and some forms of cancer. Apples are also a source of antioxidants, which protect the body from damage caused by free radicals in the environment.

Apple Cider Vinegar

This vegetable oil derived from rapeseed is great for seasoning your healthy meals! It is a powerful source of fat-soluble vitamins such as Vitamin E and K, providing 12% of the daily vale in just a small tablespoon. While vitamin E has great antioxidant properties, vitamin K helps in the normal blood clotting and it has also an important role in normal bone calcification. Moreover, canola is one of the best sources of the two essential fatty acids, omega-3 and omega-6, so it has antioxidant properties and it protects your heart by lowering LDL or bad cholesterol. Some recent studies have also shown a relation between canola oil consumption and improvement in insulin sensitivity.

Canola Oil

For instance, one serving of cauliflower contains 77 percent of the recommended daily value of vitamin C. It's also a good source of vitamin K, protein, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B6, folate, pantothenic acid, potassium, and manganese.

Cauliflower

It's best known for its bite, but cayenne pepper can help you burn calories, relieve arthritis, and more.

Cayenne Pepper

The health benefits of chicken include its good supply of protein content, the supply of essential vitamins and minerals, benefits in losing weight, cholesterol control, blood pressure control, and a reduced risk of cancer. Chicken is the most common type of poultry in the world.

Chicken

Chicken Base

Here are the six major bone broth benefits. Protects Joints. ... Good for the Gut. ...Maintains Healthy Skin. .Supports Immune System Function. Boosts Detoxification. Aids the Metabolism and Promotes Anabolism.

Chicken Broth

Chicken Fat

Cider Vinegar

Some newer research suggests when included in a well-balanced diet, corn oil may have comparable or possibly greater, health benefits when juxtaposed with olive oil. Both corn and olive oil are made up of mostly unsaturated fats. Monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats are often described as “healthy fats.

Corn Oil

Cornstarch offers some health benefits, but the high-calorie starch is not a good source of protein or vitamins. It contains only a small amount of some essential minerals, including phosphorus, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and zinc.

Corn Starch

The health benefits of cumin include its ability to aid in digestion, improve immunity and treat piles, insomnia, respiratory disorders, asthma, bronchitis, common cold, lactation, anemia, skin disorders, boils and cancer.

Cumin

Oregano contains: fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin E, iron, calcium, omega fatty acids, manganese, and typtophan. Oregano is also a rich source of: Vitamin K - an important vitamin which promotes bone growth, the maintenance of bone density, and the production of blood clotting proteins.

Dried Oregano

Known for its unique aroma and its strong, spicy flavor that mellows and sweetens with its cooking, garlic is one of the most popular ingredients in all cuisines. Some studies have shown that it has antibacterial and potential anticancer properties. Other investigations state that it may also help regulate blood pressure and make blood thinner, thus protecting the heart. So go ahead and spice up your life with garlic!

Garlic

Because of its antibacterial properties, pepper is also used to preserve food. It is a rich source of manganese, iron, potassium, vitamin-C, vitamin K, and dietary fiber. Black pepper is also a very good anti-inflammatory agent.

Ground Black Pepper

Parsley is an excellent of vitamin K and vitamin C as well as a good source of vitamin A, folate and iron. Parsley's volatile oil components include myristicin, limonene, eugenol and alpha-thujene. Its flavonoids include apiin, apigenin, crisoeriol and luteolin.

Italian Parsley

Also known as koshering salt, it is specially recognized because of its flake-like shape. Even though all three salts- sea, table and kosher- contain the same amount of sodium per gram, kosher salt yields less sodium per tablespoon because of its coarser grain. In other words, it enhances the flavor of each ingredient while protecting your heart from an excessive sodium intake!!

Kosher Salt

Pasteurised Cream

A 100 g portion of raw pork shoulder supplies 0.5 mg or 35 percent of the DV for thiamin, 0.5 mg or 24% of the DV for vitamin B6, 0.4 mg or 21% for riboflavin, 4.2 mg or 21% for niacin and 0.9 micrograms (mcg) or 15% for vitamin B12. The key minerals supplied by pork shoulder are selenium, zinc and phosphorus.

Pork Shoulder

Oral Rehydration Treatment: Salt is essential for sustaining the hydration levels of the body. It is extremely vital to maintain the electrolyte balance for the smooth functioning of the human organ systems. These electrolytes primarily entail magnesium, potassium, calcium, and sodium.

Salt

Shallot is a type of bulb vegetables that belongs to the amaryllis family. It is closely related with onion and garlic. Shallot is rich source of dietary fibers, vitamins A, B1, B6, B9 and C and minerals such as iron, calcium, manganese and copper. Like other types of onions, shallot releases allyl sulfide (gas) during the slicing. This substance reacts with the moisture from the air and creates sulfuric acid which irritates eyes and leads to the formation of tears.

Shallots

Soybean Oil

Red onions, also known as Spanish onions, contain plenty of healthy essential nutrients as well as phytochemicals that provide long-term health benefits. Including red onions in your daily diet may help reduce your risk of chronic disease.

Spanish Onions

The light color of organic cane sugar is comparable to turbinado or “raw” sugar, a sign that it is less processed compared to other wholesome sweeteners such as muscovado and molasses. The closer the color of the sweetener to fresh sugarcane juice the better. Even good sugars should be consumed within healthy limits.

Sugar

Sunflower oil is the non-volatile oil pressed from the seeds of sunflower. 

Sunflower Oil

Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene). They are also a very good source of vitamin C, manganese, copper, pantothenic acid and vitamin B6. Additionally, they are a good source of potassium, dietary fiber, niacin, vitamin B1, vitamin B2 and phosphorus.

Sweet Potatoes

Turmeric And Annatto

Butter, commonly known as makkhan, is a pure form of animal fat as it is prepared at home and fresh. Adding one teaspoon of butter in the diet is highly recommended as it is rich in antioxidants and contains carotene, vitamin A. In fact, lining rotis or parathas with butter or adding a teaspoon in hot rice is enough for reaping its health benefits.

Unsalted Butter

Drinking Water Helps Maintain the Balance of Body Fluids. Your body is composed of about 60% water. The functions of these bodily fluids include digestion, absorption, circulation, creation of saliva, transportation of nutrients, and maintenance of body temperature.

Water

Whole milk is more filling than skim, meaning people who consume it may feel fuller longer and consequently eat less throughout the day. A 2013 study found that participants who regularly ate full-fat milk, butter and cream demonstrated lower obesity rates than participants who consumed low-fat dairy products.

Braised Pork with Cauliflower Mash

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Braised Pork with Cauliflower Mash

byIrvin Paredez

Why everybody loves this meal

Fresh ready-to-eat meals crafted by amazing chefs delivered to your door.

Nutritional Info

Heating Instructions

We’re CookUnity, a chef collective.

How it works

Irvin's Favorites

by
Irvin Paredez

Fresh ready-to-eat meals crafted by amazing chefs
delivered to your door.