Black bean plantain empanadas is what you might call an unusual combination of ingredients. It is a perfect vegan dish. I am not a vegan or even a vegetarian by the way, but find these empanadas absolutely irresistible. You can stuff an empanada with just about anything, creativity is your friend. I have adapted this recipe...
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Shrimp Asopao
What is Shrimp Asopao? Asopao is a rice stew popular in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. What is shrimp asopao? It’s akin to gumbo or Jollof rice. All three are comforting, cool weather dishes with a rice base. When you think about Puerto Rico or the Dominican Republic, cold days probably don’t come to...
West African Peanut Stew
If you’ve been looking for that perfect vegetarian stew recipe, look no further. West African Peanut Stew is hearty, comforting, and not shy on flavor. I was stunned because it is made from such simple, healthy ingredients that aren’t at all hard to find. Crops in West Africa Now how did a sweet potato stew...
Steak au Poivre and Pan Sauce
Steak au Poivre is classic French recipe that creates a fantastic pan sauce in typical French style. Fresh ground black pepper, cream and beef tenderloin come together and cooked to perfection. Learn how make a pan sauce for chicken, shrimp, scallops and fish with a tutorial on this sauce technique. Delicious! [feast_advanced_jump_to] My family's all...
Papas Rellenas - Peruvian Stuffed Potatoes
Today’s menu is all about Peruvian food. More specifically, papas rellenas or Peruvian stuffed potatoes. These are a popular street food, but are also served at home and in restaurants. Now for the fun part, there is no set recipe for this dish. Every cook will have their own spin to it. Most often the...
Lamb Stew with Rose Water
It's one of those dishes whose ethnicity is hard to pin down. Is it Indian, Turkish, Middle Eastern? All of these ethnic groups have recipes with rosewater. Oh well, it really doesn't matter. For the sake of categorizing, I am saying this is Middle Eastern food. It has a nice balance of sweet and savory;...
Orecchiette with Shrimp, Fennel and Arugula
Seafood pasta is so easy that you can make on a weeknight. The multiple pasta dishes and shapes are too many to count. I've adapted this orecchiette recipe with shrimp, fennel and arugula from The Southern Italian Kitchen. I found this gem in an odds and ends shop, the kind my husband likes to drag...
Authentic Quiche Lorraine
One of the first French dishes I ever tasted was an authentic quiche Lorraine. My young taste buds embraced the flavors with gusto. At the tender age of 12 I felt like a sophisticated woman for having experienced French food, albeit a simple dish. From that day on, there is and was only one quiche...
Bulgogi Beef
Bulgogi beef is a classic dish in Korea made with marinated beef, sliced ultra-thin and then grilled or stir fried. Although it is widely available in restaurants and small eateries, it is deeply ingrained as a home dish, a comfort food if you will. [feast_advanced_jump_to] What is bulgogi? History goes that this dish dates back...
Chicken in Creamy Saffron Sauce
It sounds fancy, but you can make chicken in a creamy saffron sauce in about one hour. Really! Now, I will admit that saffron is kind of expensive, but a little goes a long way. Chicken in creamy saffron sauce. My mouth is watering. Chicken is so versatile. Entire books have been dedicated to numerous...
Arroz con Leche
Where I grew up in Panama, rice pudding was celebratory. When a baby got their first tooth, the grandmother would make a huge batch of it. Next, it was packaged into small bottles to hand out to family and friends. The kicker is that this rice pudding wasn’t really for the baby. Nope! We soaked...
Easy Shrimp Mofongo
Growing up in Panama, Puerto Rican food on a menu was not an uncommon occurrence. One item in particular that always stood out to me was mofongo. What is mofongo? Comfort food at its finest. Today I was in the mood for seafood so I’m presenting you with Shrimp Mofongo. Enjoy! What is Mofongo? Shrimp...
Pork Loin in Tamarind Sauce
I just got back from vacation, and apart from the usual souvenir purchases, I brought back with me a new recipe. You see, I went home to visit my family, and my sister made this amazing pork loin in tamarind sauce. It wasn't just finger licking good, it was really easy to make too: DOUBLE BONUS! [feast_advanced_jump_to] Naturally,...
Jibarito
The Jibarito is Chicago’s spin on Puerto Rican food. Who doesn’t love a little fusion? Furthermore, who doesn’t love a sandwich? Although it is not a typical dish you can find on a Puerto Rican menu, it harnesses all the flavors so I never have to skip out on my beloved fried plantains. What is...
Turkish Style Rack of Lamb
Turkish Style Rack of Lamb is a savory alternative to the more commonly flavored rack of lamb chops we are accustomed to. The spicy seasoning combined with the tangy yogurt and bright mint is pleasingly flavorful to say the least. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Lamb and Turkish Food Lamb is meat of choice in Turkish cuisine. If...