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Here we are, officially remanded to our homes, and quickly finding that eating the same thing is not very fun. It is also a bit of a challenge when running to the grocery store is like a running a gauntlet of coronavirus carrying zombies searching for toilet paper. So here is my take on a simple chicken curry using mostly pantry and basic ingredients. I bought some Thai basil to make Thai Basil Fried Rice and thought this dish would be perfect for the remaining basil. This dish comes together quickly and is full of flavor, perfect for elevating a weeknight dinner after being sequestered on home arrest during this pandemic. Save Print Thai Basil Chicken Curry Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total…
From the Kitchn comes this delicious Stuffed Pepper Soup, based on what else – that ever popular dish the stuffed bell pepper. I like this dish for its robust flavor and even more for the fact that it brings all the flavors of stuffed peppers into a soup so easy to make it should be a crime. This version is stove-top, but I wonder if it could be adapted to an Insta-Pot. I bet it could and then it would be even easier and quicker to prepare. So until I work out the Insta-Pot recipe, enjoy this one. It is perfect for those chilly winter evenings here in the Pacific Northwest – or wherever you may be. Save Print Stuffed Pepper Soup Prep time: …
How does shredded beef in a rich, flavorful sauce sound? This Caribbean dish has roots in the region’s Spanish influence, specifically from the Canary Islands. Ropa Vieja is known as the national dish of Cuba and Puerto Rico also has a famous variant. The beauty of Ropa Vieja is in braising the beef in a rich sofrito, then shredding the beef into the sauce before adding sauteed peppers and onions along with briny green olives and cilantro. My variant is a bit different – an experiment to see if I can replicate the braised results using sous vide. How do you think I did? You will have to read the results below! Save Print Ropa Vieja Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 6 hours…
Tonight’s recipe is another Louisiana classic, etoufee. Completing the triad of well known Cajun cuisine alongside gumbo and jambalaya, this dish showcases the shrimp in a deeply browned roux based sauce paired with rice. Clam juice, garlic, tomatoes, and the ‘holy trinity’ of bell pepper, celery, and onion round out the major players, delivering that famous base flavor. Spices add the pizazz – creole seasoning, three types of pepper, and thyme. Louisiana hot sauce is optional, but delivers a nice kick worth the addition. Crystal or Tabasco, it’s your choice as either works fine. Making the roux is the only time consuming aspect of this dish. It does indeed take patience and quite a bit of stirring, but the reward is well…