Soups and stews

Dominican Sancocho (hearty stew) pressure cooker recipe

Dominican Sancocho (hearty stew) pressure cooker recipe

Set it and forget it! This is is the pressure cooker version of Dominican sancocho, a hearty meat and roots recipe to share with friends and family anytime the mood strikes. If you own a pressure cooker, there is no need to spend hours tending to a sancocho to achieve the flavor and thick broth we know and love. This is also a great recipe if you want to make a smaller sancocho for 4-6 people. For this recipe, I am only using two types of meat (chicken and beef). Less is more here since there is only so much…
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Leftover turkey noodle soup

Leftover turkey noodle soup

It's the days (or weeks) after thanksgiving, and you still have turkey leftovers in the fridge. Here's a delicious soup to make with them. A mix of quinoa, cooked rice and cut capellini noodles make the broth thick and complement the mixed vegetables. Leftover turkey adds the protein for a hearty chilly day meal. This soup can be made in 20 minutes on the stove top, or modified for the slow cooker. Cut capellini noodles or fideos are widely used for soups in the Dominican Republic. They quickly thicken any broth and are easy to serve. You can find them…
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Chickpeas with pork belly stew

Chickpeas with pork belly stew

Chickpeas with pork belly make a delicious combination, since chickpeas can be dry when cooked on their own. Enjoy this rich chickpeas with pork belly stew, packed with fiber and protein. Easy print recipe. Get your chickpeas ready: Start with 1 lb. of dry chickpeas. Soak them in water overnight, so they will cook more quickly. Then, add 4 cups of water and allow them to boil for a half hour. Add one teaspoon of salt. They are now ready for the pork. Chickpeas with pork belly stew 1 lb. of cooked chickpeas or two cans of chickpeas2 lbs. of…
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Wild sockeye salmon soup recipe

Wild sockeye salmon soup recipe

This wild sockeye salmon soup recipe uses fresh salmon steaks and a touch of cilantro and sesame oil. Easy print recipe included. On the occasions when I can find wild salmon, I like to make soup with it. It is one of two ways of preparing salmon (besides smoking it) that I find helps the fish retain its delicious fat and flavor. So the salmon steaks are really the main attraction in this simple soup. The broth will be most flavorful with a touch of garlic and the cilantro at the end will add texture and freshness to this delicious…
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Indian-inspired red lentil recipe

Indian-inspired red lentil recipe

This red lentil recipe was inspired by the complex flavors of Indian madras curry and the subtle sweetness of tomato sauce. At 14 grams per 1/4 dry cup, red lentils pack more protein than most legumes, making them a great choice for vegetarians. Red lentils are also an excellent complement to plain rice and make for a nutritious, inexpensive meal. See easy print recipe at the end. This recipe requires a slow cooker. Alternatively, you may cook the lentils on a stove-top for 20-35 minutes on medium heat, using the same ingredients. When cooking beans or lentils, I like to…
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Dominican black beans recipe – Slow cooker version

Dominican black beans recipe – Slow cooker version

This Dominican black beans recipe (a.k.a. stewed black beans or "habichuelas negras guisadas") adapts the Dominican black beans recipe to the slow cooker. This results in the same delicious black beans, without the hassle of stove-top cooking. The calabaza squash and potato add thickness and complexity to this dish. Slow-cooking the beans allows you to set and be worry-free for a few hours. Those who have boiled beans on the stove-top before are familiar with the issues of foaming and boiling over. I like to cook my legumes from scratch and only use canned beans when the dry ones are…
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Pork stew recipe

Pork stew recipe

Try this pork stew recipe for a delicious dish, using traditional stew vegetables and Caribbean-style seasonings. This recipe gives you the option to use  "season all", a home-made vegetable and herb seasoning I wrote about in a previous post, and ground annatto seeds, but it can be done without. See easy print recipe below. Pork stew recipe 2 lbs. pork loin or other pork meat (cut into 1½ inch square cubes)½ mid size sweet red onion (chopped)1 teaspoon of mashed garlic (about 3 big cloves)1½ teaspoons salt½ teaspoon ground black pepper½ teaspoon ground annatto seeds (bija or achiote)1 teaspoon oregano…
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Hearty Asian Noodle Soup Recipe

Hearty Asian Noodle Soup Recipe

Asian noodle soup is great year-round, but particularly welcomed in winter and the chilly nights of spring and fall. I like my soup with noodles, a palette of colorful vegetables and a touch of protein. You can use left over vegetables and meat to prepare your soups, so the possibilities are endless. If you are working with Ramen noodles, you can make a healthier soup by making your own soup base and adding fresh vegetables. If you are using tofu instead of meat, cut it in cubes or as desired and stir-fry it on a skillet with vegetable oil, adding…
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