Arroz con frijoles negros (rice with black beans) is one of the many rice and bean dishes that are extremely popular throughout Latin America, especially in the Caribbean. Most people serve meat or fish with rice and beans. However, it…
Radish stew dates back to at least the 4th century when a recipe appeared in the Roman cookery book Cnecht. It is a simple and inexpensive dish, and is said to calm an upset stomach. Ingredients ¼ pound red radish,…
Ingredients 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin 2 cans (30 oz) chicken broth (reduced sodium is best) 1 medium sweet onion, chopped 1–2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp curry powder ⅛ tsp nutmeg 1 bay leaf Black pepper to taste 1…
Ajiaco is a quintessential dish from Bogotá, Colombia. Ingredients Soup 1 ea. (approximately 750 g) whole skin-on bone-in chicken breast 1 L chicken broth 1 onion, peeled 2 scallions (white part and first 2 cm of green) 2 carrots, peeled…
There are as many ways of preparing pasta e fagioli (or basta fazool if you come from southern Italy) as there are Italians. In 1940’s Brooklyn, all the Italians would have it every Friday night because it is meatless. Usually…
Mirliton casserole is a easy dish that works well as a side vegetable. It can be made with either seafood or meat, though it is most commonly made with shrimp or ground beef. Ingredients 6 medium mirliton (chayote squash), halved…
Liberian pepper soup is a flavorful and spicy soup from Liberia. It is a popular dish that is often enjoyed as a warming and comforting meal, especially during cold weather or when feeling under the weather. Ingredients 2 tablespoons palm…
Lentil rice loaf isn’t exactly a meatloaf imitation, but it is a hearty version of a vegetarian classic. Ingredients ½ cup lentils 2½ cups vegetable stock 1 bay leaf ½ cup brown rice (not all will be used) 1 egg,…
This creates a healthy, inexpensive and easy stew with depths of flavor. This recipe is fairly low on the heat scale, but feel free to add more cayenne pepper to up its spiciness. It is excellent served with chapatis or…
This lentil and sausage stew is intended for eating with spätzle. It is a slightly modified recipe; the traditional one has no tomato and honey. But, as with many “national meals,” there are different opinions. Try different variations until you…
If you have ever hosted a true Filipino party whether it be a birthday, wedding or a community fiesta (feast) then you would know that a party is never complete without Roast Pig or Roast Suckling Pig. Oftentimes in these…
Serve it with buttered bread and HP sauce. Ingredients 4–5 potatoes, chunked 1 large onion, chopped 1 can corned beef 1 carrot (optional), chopped Water Salt to taste White pepper to taste 1 pinch tarragon (optional) 1 pinch oregano (optional)…