My ropa Ropa Vieja recipe: A very easy Cuban style slow cooked beef stew with Spanish origins. You can make this in a slow cooker with sofrito and recaito. You shred the fork tender meat when done and serve with rice and beans. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Origins of Ropa Vieja Ropa vieja, literally translated into old clothes,...
Main Dishes
This section offers a wide array of dishes, some not overly healthy. They one thing they all have in common, is that for the most part they are easy to make and very tasty.
Dublin Coddle - Irish stew
Dublin Coddle? Aah, a most delicious hearty Irish dish of sausages and vegetables that will warm your heart and your stomach all at once. A funny name? Yes, maybe. But before I go into the particulars about this post, I will share a funny Dublin story with you. [feast_advanced_jump_to] You might be wondering about the...
Salmon Quiche
Quiche! So many possibilities, so little time. Today's post: Salmon quiche! The French are famous for their fabulous quiche. What could be easier than throwing together a handful of fresh yummy ingredients, covering them in an egg custard and baking everything to golden perfection? Nothing, I think. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Origins of quiche Although quiche is considered...
Vietnamese Beef Stew (Bo Sot Vang)
Vetnamese Beef Stew (bò sốt vang) is about the easiest recipe for beef stew ever and has a truly unique flavor profile. You will love this dish with a nice crusty bread ! The rich aroma of Vietnamese beef stew (bo sot vang) is filling my house. I am so hungry that I could...
Pork Tamales Recipe and History
[feast_advanced_jump_to] What are tamales? Tamales - a Latin American food with ancient roots and is a popular for the Christmas season. Here is your step by step guide to make great tamales, build your own simple tamale steamer and get your family involved in the fun! It is after all through our children that...
Wild Mushroom, Gruyere, Mini Quiches
How to make mini quiche: start with the best ingredients. There's fungus among us! Wild fungus to be precise. Wild mushroom, Gruyere, mini quiches is another one of those personal food items that I love. I love mushrooms in any shape way or form. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Porcini Mushrooms When I was in college, a Swiss friend introduced...
Lamb Kofta Kari - Meatballs in Spicy Curry Sauce
Today I bring you lamb kofta kari, a dish from the Indian subcontinent. It is spicy, tasty, rich and oh so easy to make. Better yet, it can be served as a main dish or as an appetizer. I absolutely love it when a dish has multiple personalities, don't you? Kofta Kari or kofta curry...
Thai Red Curry Chicken
The rich flavors of Thai red curry chicken combined with a serving of jasmine rice create and easy and delicious weeknight meal. You will love the flavors of the curry, tamarind paste, coconut milk, lemon grass and ginger. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Thai food is so diverse, I never tire of it. The flavors, the smells, the textures. Thai...
Beer Braised Chicken and Onions Recipe
This beer chicken recipe is perfect for fall. Cooking with beer is one of my passions. Beer braised chicken and onions recipe is perfect for fall. [feast_advanced_jump_to] It'll fill your house with amazing aromas of braised chicken. I am drooling on the keyboard! This recipe is perfect for Oktoberfest. Have you ever seen a Dutch oven...
Spicy Black Bean Enchiladas
I love Mexican food. It is bursting with flavor. Cumin, cilantro, chili powder, queso fresco! I drool over these. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Enchiladas are among my favorite Mexican dishes. I'm making this for my vegetarian friends. You can adapt it and use different beans too. Spicy black bean enchiladas are vegetarian without sacrificing taste. As a...
Authentic Southern Shrimp and Grits
Hi, how're y'all doing today? I am doing just fine because I am sharing my authentic southern shrimp and grits recipe today. Yes, I know, I am Hispanic, what do I know about authentic shrimp and grits? Well, I do know a thing or two. And, since I can't head south for the real thing...
Moroccan Chickpea and Lentil Soup (Harira)
Are you looking for a hearty vegetarian soup that will put "meat" on your bones? Then this Moroccan chickpea and lentil soup (Harira) is just for you. This hearty and easy to make soup is perfect for the cold winter days we are having here in the north. It’s not your classic winter vegetable...
Vietnamese Coconut Braised Pork - Thįt Kho Tàu
Xin Chao! That's Vietnamese for hello, and today I have another tasty recipe full of piggy goodness. I learned to make Vietnamese coconut braised pork (Thit Kho Tau) from Thanh (Tang), my daughter's Vietnamese friend. [feast_advanced_jump_to] My family and I met Thanh in Hanoi, Vietnam last December when we traveled to visit my daughter who works...
Black Bean Burgers with Spicy Pico de Gallo
Veggie burgers are the rage! People are making these delicious bites from anything and everything. My take on these healthy gems? Black Beans!! Plant-based burgers from companies like Impossible Foods, Beyond Burger, and Morning Star are becoming increasingly popular as much of the world has gone vegetarian/vegan, or just want to reduce meat consumption. But...
Vietnamese Beef Noodle Salad: Pho Tron
A few nights ago my husband and I were Skyping with my daughter Erika's Vietnamese friend, Thanh. I've mentioned her before in some of my posts. She is the one who does the AMAZING street food tours in Hanoi. Well, we discussed various things, among them FOOD, of course! She told us "You guys need...