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Cuban Okra and Chicken Stew with Green Plantain Dumplings
(Quimbombó Guisado con Pollo y Bolas de Plátano) Copyright @Maricel E. Presilla Makes 4 servings Hands-On Time: 40 minutes Suggested Accompaniment rice The Chicken Ingredients 8 large cloves of garlic, peeled 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Pinch of ground allspice 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt Juice of 2 large bitter Seville…
Zucchini in Cuban Style Cherry Tomato Sofrito
(Calabacin del Patio con Sofrito de Tomate Cereza y Picada de Almendras, Cacao y Perejil) Copyright @Maricel E. Presilla Makes 4 servings Hands-On Time: 30 minutes Total Preparation Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Suggested Accompaniments Rice or shredded Napa cabbage seasoned with just a bit of olive oil and salt.…
Oven-baked Chowder
I was born and bred in New York, but my roots are in New England, so you might say that chowder is in my blood. My family has always made New England-style chowder by starting with whole cod or haddock on the bone, because the bones are the key to…
Search: How can I find the spice tins and other information on this web site?
I have just received several e-mails asking for information on purchasing the Spice Tins that appeared on my show and just wanted to let you know that you can find answers to many of your questions about the show right here 24/7. Information on equipment, all Kitchen Shrink features, recipes…
Join me in Rockville, MD on March 10th!
On Saturday, March 10, I will be the Keynote Speaker at Celebrating Food! Cooking, Careers, Communications: Eighth Salute to Women in Gastronomy co sponsored by the Washington, DC Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International, The Hotel Restaurant Management Program at University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and the Universities at Shady…
Catch me in Providence on February 24th!
On Friday, February 24, 2012, from 3 to 5 pm, I will be demoing Quick and Easy Weeknight Meals at the Rhode Island Food and Wine Festival. The Festival is part of the Rhode Island Spring Flower and Garden Show which runs from February 23 to 26 at the Rhode…
Southern Manhattan Corn Chowder with Fried Pickles
Everyone knows that corn and tomatoes go together like love and marriage. Adding pickles to the mix is my own little twist. Originally, I wanted to create a Manhattan Corn Chowder on the model of a Manhattan Clam Chowder. But when I thought of Manhattan, I thought of delis. When…
Sautéed Beer Batter Shrimp with Asian Dipping Sauce
Makes 4 to 6 Servings Hands-On Time: 25 Minutes Total Preparation Time: 25 Minutes Ingredients One 12 ounce bottle beer 1 c plus 1/3 c Wondra or unbleached all-purpose flour 1 t Dijon Mustard Kosher Salt Asian Dipping Sauce (see recipe below) or soy sauce 1 pound large shrimp, peeled…
Pork Sliders, Asian Style
Makes 8 Sliders, 4 Servings Hands on Time: 30 Minutes Total Preparation Time: 30 Minutes Suggested accompaniment cabbage and pepper slaw Ingredients 1/8 small green cabbage 1/4 small red bell pepper 1/4 c fresh basil leaves 1 medium scallion One 1-inch piece fresh ginger 1 garlic clove 1/2…