All Posts Tagged 'red' (6)

For this version, the fish, huachinango, or red snapper, isn't masked by the usual sauce, but rather accompanied by a fresh tasting, salsa-style sauce that incorporates all the flavors of the traditional plate, but still lets the flavor of the fresh fish shine. Not to…

by Chef Ana Quincoces

Congri is a very popular Cuban dish consisting of rice and red beans. There is another version consisting of rice and black beans known as “Moros”. This dish is both hearty and nutritious. It is easy to make and abundant. This dish is extremely versatile as it can be served with chicken, beef, or pork.…

I've never made mole before. Not really. I wanted to share these recipes with you so you'd have something to work with for Turkey's Day After. It's impossible to avoid having 100 lbs of leftover turkey and you can only eat so many sandwiches.



Let me try to describe the flavors of these dishes to you and do them justice. I'll start by saying they're similar in the complexity of flavors, at once surprising and familiar. Yet, they're also in perfect contrast…

Red Bean Chili with Beef and Sausage

By Chef Ana Quincoces

INGREDIENTS (Makes 5 Servings)

3 tbsp olive oil

1½ pounds lean ground beef

8 ounces hot, mild or sweet sausage removed from its casing

1 cup chopped onion

1 red or green bell pepper, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (4 ounces) mild green chili…

Enchiladas are a great dish for your family or a crowd. Beef often takes a backseat to chicken, but you have so many options, whether it's ground beef, a shredded roast or steak strips. All are bathed in a rich red sauce and loaded with cheese. So perfect when they come out of the oven, bubbling over with a Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese overload.



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The side dish featured here includes portobellos, but it's really the red rice I want to showcase. I've prepared it the "authentic" way of soaking-squeezing-draining and, truly, it changes the way you'll look at any rice recipe forever. It's time-consuming and some patience is required, but I do think you'll be impressed. This is not a technique you want to use every day; just when you decide to go the extra mile. Plus, it's nice to…