Menestra de porotos or bean stew
Menestra de porotos is an Ecuadorian bean stew, made with beans simmered in a sauce of onions, tomatoes, garlic, cumin, chili powder and cilantro or parsley.
Continue Reading 14 comments January 24th, 2010
Posts filed under 'Vegetarian'
Ernestine’s potato gratin dauphinois
Gratin dauphinois is a typical dish from the French Alps made with thinly sliced potatoes baked in a sauce of milk, eggs, cream and garlic and topped with cheese.
Continue Reading 11 comments January 17th, 2010
Asparagus risotto
Risotto made with fresh asparagus, onions, garlic, wine, broth, cream, parmesan cheese and truffle oil.
Continue Reading 13 comments May 27th, 2009
Ensalad rusa or Russian (South American) potato salad
Ensalada rusa is a classic salad and side dish served throughout Latin America, made with potatoes, carrots, peas, apples, celery, onion, and mayonnaise.
Continue Reading 18 comments May 22nd, 2009
Jugo de piña or homemade pineapple juice
Easy recipe for jugo de piña or refreshing homemade pineapple juice
Continue Reading 14 comments April 16th, 2009
Crema catalana
Crema catalana is Spanish custard dessert very similar to crème brulee but with its own style.
Continue Reading 18 comments March 19th, 2009
Pure de platanos maduros or ripe plantain puree
Puree made with ripe sweet plantains, milk, butter, onions, garlic, cumin, achiote, chili pepper, salt and pepper; makes a great side dish from lamb.
Continue Reading 5 comments March 13th, 2009
