What would you call a dish of well-cooked, seasoned, shredded beef that reminds you of ragged old clothes? In Cuba, you call it “Old Clothes” (Ropa Vieja). Problem solved! The unique seasoning of this dish is a condiment called alcaparrado, a relish made from capers and green olives stuffed with pimento. (If you can’t find… Continue reading Cuban Ropa Vieja (Woman’s Day)
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Cauliflower with Creamy Tahini Sauce
¼ cup tahini2-3 tablespoons lemon juice2-3 tablespoons water1 clove garlic, minced4 tablespoons chopped parsley½ teaspoon ground cumin¼ teaspoon salt1 small head of cauliflower1 large red bell pepper, diced½ cup water or stock In a small bowl combine tahini and 2 tablespoons lemon juice; stir well with whisk. Add 2 tablespoons of the water, stirring vigorously… Continue reading Cauliflower with Creamy Tahini Sauce
Moroccan Lentils with Couscous
The Japanese kombu seaweed marks this recipe is having some connection to a health-food store. It is an essential ingredient in making miso soup, and they say that it adds to the flavor of the sauce and makes the beans more digestible. I find it to be just as good when cooked with regular brown… Continue reading Moroccan Lentils with Couscous
Tex-Mex Bean Pot (with vegan alternative recipe)
5 cups cooked beans (from cooking 1 pound dried pinto, great northern, or lima beans)or4 cans cooked beans, drained and rinsed (14.5 ounces each) ½ pound spicy bulk sausage (Jimmy Dean, for example)or½ pound vegan sausage alternative (Gimme Lean, for example) 1 Spanish onion, chopped 2 large green peppers, chopped in 1 inch pieces 1… Continue reading Tex-Mex Bean Pot (with vegan alternative recipe)
Sweet Potato Chili
2 pounds sweet potatoes (3 large), peeled and cut into ¾ inch slices1 large onion, chopped4 cloves garlic, choppedone can pinto beans (14.5 ounces)or1 ¼ cups of cooked pinto beans1 can jalapeno seasoned diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces)2 tablespoons chili powder1 tablespoon cocoa powder1 teaspoon ground cumin½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper½ cup chopped cilantro cooked… Continue reading Sweet Potato Chili
Spicy Chickpea and Spinach Curry (Epicurious)
1 pound dried chickpeas, picked over8 cups baby spinach leaves2 cans diced tomatoes (15 ounces each)2 teaspoons ground coriander2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon garam masala½ teaspoon ground turmeric1 teaspoon kosher salt½ teaspoon ground black pepper2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1. Soak chickpeas in water eight hours or overnight. Drain, then combine them crockpot with water… Continue reading Spicy Chickpea and Spinach Curry (Epicurious)
Red Lentils and Rice (Goya)
1 pound dry red lentils2 tablespoons oil1 medium onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon grated fresh gingeror2 teaspoons dried ground ginger2 teaspoons curry powder½ teaspoon ground cumin1 packet chicken bouillon2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped1/8 teaspoon black pepper Cooked rice Sort and wash lentils; set aside. Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add onion and garlic.… Continue reading Red Lentils and Rice (Goya)
Guacamole (Food Network)
4 ripe avocados, peeled and seeded, and cut into large chunks1 teaspoon ground cumin1 ripe medium Roma tomato, seeded and diced½ cup minced sweet white onion2 Serrano chiles, seeded and minced¼ cup chopped cilantro4 tablespoons fresh lime juicehot pepper sauce, salt and white pepper to taste Place cut-up avocados in large bowl and mash coarsely… Continue reading Guacamole (Food Network)
Hummus (from The Haggis and the Herring blog)
This is hummus – plain hummus – hummus according to the definition: “a smooth thick mixture of mashed chickpeas, tahini, oil, lemon juice, and garlic”. And just like simple foods made of fresh, simple ingredients it is simply delicious. I like store-bought prepared hummus a lot – that stuff is good and tasty. But this… Continue reading Hummus (from The Haggis and the Herring blog)
Tunisian Carrot and Pumpkin Appetizer
I wish I could tell you that I’ve ever tried this recipe. However that may be, it looks very simple. Personally, I find all the ingredients appetizing. In my house, though, I could not sell them on the idea – or pay them enough – of eating cilantro or caraway seeds. When we make this,… Continue reading Tunisian Carrot and Pumpkin Appetizer
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