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Pickled Eggs II
Appetizer

Pickled Eggs II

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
11500 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool and peel.
  2. 2 In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix together the vinegar, water and pickling spice. Bring to a boil and mix in the garlic and bay leaf. Remove from heat.
  3. 3 Transfer the eggs to sterile containers. Fill the containers with the hot vinegar mixture, seal and refrigerate 8 to 10 days before serving.

By Rayna Jordan

Pickled Eggs III
Appetizer

Pickled Eggs III

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
2935 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place eggs in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool and peel.
  2. 2 In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix the tarragon vinegar, water, sugar, salt, celery seed, garlic and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then simmer 30 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  3. 3 Pour mixture over eggs; cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 days.

By Brenda Moore

Classic Pickled Eggs
Appetizer American

Classic Pickled Eggs

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
10110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water, and peel. Discard hot water.
  3. 3 Bring vinegar, sugar, and salt to a boil in the same saucepan until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat.
  4. 4 Place peeled eggs, garlic, and bay leaf in a 1-quart mason jar; top with vinegar mixture. Seal the jar and refrigerate for at least 1 week before serving.

By Rod

Deviled Pickled Eggs
Appetizer

Deviled Pickled Eggs

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
4345 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Measure 1 cup beet juice from reserved juice.
  2. 2 Combine 1 cup beet juice, sugar, vinegar, cloves, salt, pepper, and bay leaves in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Place beets and eggs into a large bowl. Pour beet juice mixture over beets and eggs. Refrigerate for 3 days. Drain and discard pickling liquid.
  4. 4 Cut each egg in half lengthwise and scoop yolks into a bowl. Mix mayonnaise, relish, and mustard into egg yolks until smooth. Spoon egg yolk filling back into each egg white. Serve beets and eggs on a platter.

By Kathy Van Pelt

Brandade
Appetizer French

Brandade

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
50 min
Total
1520 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish and set dish on a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Rinse salt cod under cold water, transfer to a sealable container and cover with several inches of cold water. Soak cod in the refrigerator, changing the water every few hours, for 24 to 36 hours. Remove cod from water and cut into evenly-sized pieces.
  3. 3 Stir cod, milk, thyme, bay leaves, and cayenne pepper together in a pot over medium-high heat. Cook until fish begins to flake; 7 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and strain; reserve cooking liquid and transfer fish to a bowl.
  4. 4 Place potatoes and garlic in a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
  5. 5 Mash cod, a few splashes reserved cooking liquid, and lemon zest together in a bowl. Pour in remaining reserved cooking liquid and potatoes; mash until desired consistency is reached. Stir in 1/2 of the olive oil, lemon juice, and black pepper until smooth. Add remaining olive oil and blend until smooth. Season with salt. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Spread creme fraiche over the top and score the top with a spoon to create a crisscross surface.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until browned and bubbling, about 20 minutes

By John Mitzewich

Hummus from Scratch
Appetizer Middle Eastern

Hummus from Scratch

3.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse the garbanzos and soybeans, and place them in a pressure cooker along with the bay leaf and onion. Add vegetable broth and enough water to cover the beans by 1 inch (or follow the manufacturer's instructions for the minimum amount of liquid required).
  2. 2 Seal the lid and bring the pressure up to high; reduce the heat to low and cook, maintaining high pressure, for 1 hour. Allow the pressure to drop naturally.
  3. 3 Drain the beans, reserving the liquid. Place the beans in the bowl of a food processor. Add the garlic, lemon juice, soy sauce, black pepper, and tahini; process until smooth. (You may add some of the cooking liquid for a thinner consistency.) Scoop the mixture into a bowl, and mix in the parsley.

By RCROYER

Southern Fried Chicken Gizzards
Appetizer American

Southern Fried Chicken Gizzards

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
170 min
Total
210 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place chicken gizzards, celery, onion, bay leaves, and 1 teaspoon celery salt into a saucepan, and pour in enough water to cover the gizzards by 1 inch. Bring gizzards to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 2 1/2 hours. Pour in more water during simmering, if needed, to keep gizzards covered.
  3. 3 Once cooked, remove gizzards to a bowl, discard celery and onion, and reserve the broth.
  4. 4 Season gizzards with 1/2 teaspoon celery salt, seasoned salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, cumin, and hot sauce, stirring to combine well.
  5. 5 Pour 1/3 cup of the reserved broth over the seasoned gizzards, and refrigerate for 30 minutes or more, stirring often. (Save or freeze the remaining broth for another use, if desired.)
  6. 6 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  7. 7 Place flour in a plastic bag, and transfer the gizzards with their seasoning into the bag as well. Shake the bag to thoroughly coat the gizzards with flour.
  8. 8 Gently lower the gizzards into the hot oil in batches, and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes per batch. Drain the gizzards on paper towels, and serve hot.

By pnutmommy

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
Appetizer American

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat foil with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Combine water, vinegar, 1/4 cup salt, bay leaf, thyme, oregano, and rosemary in a large stockpot and bring to a boil. Add chicken wings, return to a boil, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove chicken wings with a slotted spoon to a cooling rack and allow to dry for 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Mash garlic and a pinch of salt together in a mortar and pestle until smooth.
  4. 4 Combine mashed garlic, olive oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl.
  5. 5 Add chicken wings and bread crumbs; toss to coat. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
  6. 6 Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 20 to 25 minutes.
  8. 8 Serve hot and enjoy!

By John Mitzewich

Elegant Oyster Soup
Appetizer American

Elegant Oyster Soup

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot. Add carrot, onion, celery, and mushrooms; cook until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Melt 1/2 cup butter in a separate large pot; stir in flour and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Whisk chicken broth into flour mixture. Add carrot mixture, artichokes hearts, bay leaf, salt, cayenne pepper, thyme, oregano, and sage; simmer over medium heat for 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Whisk in cream; add oysters. Bring to a simmer, but do not boil; cook until oysters are tender.

By DSPROUT

Duck Rillettes
Appetizer French

Duck Rillettes

5.0

Prep
60 min
Cook
305 min
Total
2585 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a 9x13-baking dish with two pieces of aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Make the spice rub: Stir kosher salt, pepper, and thyme together in a small bowl. Make the seasoning mix: Mix garlic, thyme sprigs, garlic, ginger, and bay leaves together in another bowl.
  3. 3 Season duck all over, both inside and out, with about 2/3 of the spice rub. Fill the cavity with all of the seasoning mix. Place duck, breast-side up, into the prepared baking dish and season with remaining spice rub. Wrap duck tightly in aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Roast in the preheated oven until meat pulls away from the bones, 5 to 6 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cool duck with its accumulated juices, wrapped in aluminum foil, to room temperature, about 1 hour. Chill in the refrigerator for 12 hours.
  5. 5 Pick meat from the bones and place into a bowl.
  6. 6 Spoon all accumulated juices in the foil into a saucepan and set over medium-high heat. Cook until hot throughout, about 5 minutes. Strain juices through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl. Let fat and stock separate, then transfer fat from the top to another bowl.
  7. 7 Mash duck meat, 3 tablespoons duck fat, 2 tablespoons duck stock, butter, brandy, parsley, chives, Dijon mustard, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl with a wooden spoon. Transfer to to a sealable container, press down, and drizzle a little duck fat over the top. Sprinkle thyme leaves, more black pepper, and orange zest over the top. Seal the container and refrigerate for the flavors to blend, 1 to 3 days.

By John Mitzewich

Beef Samosas
Appetizer Indian

Beef Samosas

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a medium saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in potatoes and peas; cook until potatoes are tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, mash together, and set aside.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add cumin seeds and bay leaf; stir until fragrant and seeds are browned. Add ground beef and onions; cook until beef is browned and crumbly and onions are soft, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in garlic and ginger. Season with salt, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, cinnamon, cardamom, and black pepper. Stir in the mashed potato mixture. Remove from heat and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or until cool.
  4. 4 Heat 1 quart of oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat.
  5. 5 Mix cilantro and green chile peppers into potato and beef mixture. Place approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture onto each phyllo sheet. Fold sheets into triangles, pressing edges together with moistened fingers.
  6. 6 Lower samosas carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining samosas. Serve warm.

By sassyangelkiwi Donna-Maree Aus

Jamaican Beef Patties
Appetizer Caribbean

Jamaican Beef Patties

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Prepare pastry: Combine flour, 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder, and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter and shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. 3 Stir in water until mixture forms a ball.
  4. 4 Shape dough into a log and cut it into 10 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 6-inch circle (approximately 1/8-inch thick) on a lightly floured surface; set aside.
  5. 5 To make the beef filling: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and diced Scotch bonnet pepper until soft, about 2 minutes. Stir in ground beef; season with 1 teaspoon curry powder, allspice, ground cloves, thyme, pepper, and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until beef is evenly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Crumble in bouillon cube and stir in 1/2 cup of water and browning sauce until well combined; add bay leaf and simmer until liquid is absorbed. Remove skillet from heat; discard bay leaf and stir in bread crumbs.
  6. 6 Spoon equal amounts of filling onto each pastry circle.
  7. 7 Fold over and press edges together, making a half-circle. Use the back of a fork to seal edges, then brush tops with beaten egg. Place pastries on a baking sheet.
  8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

By JEFFOLEE

Proper British Fish Cakes
Appetizer American

Proper British Fish Cakes

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix mayonnaise, capers, shallot, parsley, tarragon, horseradish, mustard, and cayenne together in a bowl for tartar sauce and refrigerate until needed.
  3. 3 Add milk and bay leaf to a saucepan and place the pieces of fish over the top. Season with salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, and cook for about 1 minute, stirring occasionally. As soon as the fish firms up, but before it starts to flake apart, turn off the heat and cover. Let sit for 5 minutes before draining. Let cool, about 10 minutes. Refrigerate until needed.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add russet potato and boil until tender but not falling apart.
  5. 5 Drain and mash potato in a bowl. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Add parsley, chives, and lemon zest; add 1 tablespoon tartar sauce mixture. Mix until combined.
  6. 6 Flake chilled fish over the top. Mix until combined.
  7. 7 Scoop out ¼ of the mixture and form into a patty. Repeat with remaining mixture.
  8. 8 Dust cakes with flour on both sides. Brush both sides of cakes with beaten egg. Coat in bread crumbs.
  9. 9 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry patties in the hot oil until golden brown and heated through, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  10. 10 Drain on paper towels.
  11. 11 Serve with tartar sauce and enjoy!

By John Mitzewich

Margie's Cuban Sofrito (Sauce)
Latin American

Margie's Cuban Sofrito (Sauce)

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook until onion is translucent. Add bell pepper and sauté until tender. Season with oregano, salt, pepper, cumin, and bay leaves. Continue cooking until mixture looks like a yummy green paste with oil around it.
  2. 2 Add tomatoes; cook and stir until all of the liquid is released. Gradually mix in tomato sauce; simmer until sauce looks really red. Taste and adjust seasonings if desired. Remove bay leaves.
  3. 3 Add sauce to meat, rice, beans, fish, or potatoes. Thin sauce down if necessary with water, wine, beer, or whatever is handy.

By Stacie

Fried Rice and Beans (Gallo Pinto)
Dinner Latin American

Fried Rice and Beans (Gallo Pinto)

3.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
80 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Go through beans and pick out any with holes or rocks. Transfer beans to a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
  2. 2 Rinse beans and dump water out. Transfer to a large pan and cover with fresh water by 2 inches. Add garlic and bay leaf and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until tender, about 1 hour, adding oregano and salt during the last few minutes. Reserve a few spoons of "caldo" (cooking juice) as it cooks.
  3. 3 Measure 1/2 cup cooked beans for gallo pinto and reserve remaining beans for another use.
  4. 4 For one serving of gallo pinto: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion and saute until dark but not burned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add 1/2 cup cooked black beans along with 2 to 3 tablespoons "caldo." Stir in rice and cook until it starts to get crispy 3 to 5 minutes.

By tconstantine

Mom's Stovetop Pork Ribs
Dinner Latin American

Mom's Stovetop Pork Ribs

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place spareribs into a large pot and fill with just enough water to cover. Add soy sauce, 3/4 of the parsley, garlic, lime juice, rosemary, oregano, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered until water has completely evaporated, about 25 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove bay leaves and continue cooking until spareribs are browned, turning occasionally. Use a spatula to scrape up browned bits and softened garlic from the bottom of the pot and toss them with spareribs; the garlic will dissolve onto meat. Remove spareribs to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  3. 3 Season spareribs with black pepper. Garnish with lime wedges and remaining parsley to serve.

By THELMALU99

Pork and Black Bean Stew
Dinner Latin American

Pork and Black Bean Stew

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion softens and turns translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer onion to a saucepan. Pour remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil into the skillet; place over medium-high heat. Add cubed pork; cook until well browned.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, add ¾ black beans and water to a blender; pulse until finely chopped, but not quite smooth. Transfer bean purée to the saucepan; stir in remaining whole black beans, pork cubes, chorizo, chicken stock, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper before serving.

By MICHELLE0011

Salvadorian Roasted Turkey
Dinner Latin American

Salvadorian Roasted Turkey

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
200 min
Total
225 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Place tomatoes and bell pepper, cut-sides down, onto the prepared baking sheet. Cook under the preheated broiler until skins begin to blacken, about 5 minutes. Place charred vegetables into a bowl; cover with plastic wrap to steam until skins loosen.
  3. 3 Move oven rack to the center position and turn the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  4. 4 Meanwhile, pour vegetable oil into a roasting pan (or skillet large enough to fit the turkey) and heat over medium-high heat. Add turkey; sear on all sides until browned, about 10 minutes. Place breast-side up into the roasting pan; stuff with quartered apples and olives. Set aside.
  5. 5 Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add pumpkin seeds, ancho chiles, and bay leaves; cook and stir until pumpkin seeds smell toasty, about 5 minutes. Transfer mixture to a blender.
  6. 6 Remove and discard tomato and bell pepper skins; add to the blender. Add onion and pumpkin seed mixture; blend until becomes a thick, smooth sauce. Season with salt and black pepper, adding a little olive brine if desired. Brush sauce onto turkey,
  7. 7 Bake turkey in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 180 degrees F (80 degrees C), about 3 hours, basting occasionally.

By JENNF45

Vegetable Quinoa Pilaf
Dinner Latin American

Vegetable Quinoa Pilaf

4.2

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour oil into a medium saucepan, and place over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots; cook and stir for 10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  2. 2 Using a strainer, rinse quinoa under cold water. Drain well. Stir into the vegetables; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add water, bay leaf and lemon rind and juice; bring to boil. Cover, and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender.
  3. 3 Discard bay leaf. Stir in peas, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve.

By Laura Jull

Havana Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin
Dinner Latin American

Havana Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
360 min
Total
370 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Arrange onion slices in the bottom of a slow cooker; top with pork tenderloin. Sprinkle garlic evenly over onion and pork. Pour orange juice, vinegar, and lemon juice over pork. Sprinkle cumin, grill seasoning, salt, red pepper, bay leaves, and lemon zest over pork.
  2. 2 Cover and cook on Low until pork is very tender, 6 to 7 hours. To serve, slice tenderloin into 1 1/2-inch slices, arrange on a platter, and drizzle juices over top.

By Amanda

Easy Brazilian Black Bean Stew
Dinner Latin American

Easy Brazilian Black Bean Stew

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook bacon in a pot over medium heat until almost crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Add onion and green pepper to bacon; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Mix in cilantro, garlic, and bay leaf; cook and stir until flavors combine, 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir beans, chicken broth, vinegar, salt, pepper, and hot sauce into the onion mixture; cover and let simmer until the flavors combine, 10 to 15 minutes. Add more chicken broth if you would like the beans to be more soupy.

By TYLOR9

Cuban Chicken
Dinner Latin American

Cuban Chicken

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes; add garlic and continue to cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
  2. 2 Stir tomatoes, chicken, red bell pepper, raisins, olives, red wine vinegar, oregano, cumin, and bay leaves into the onion mixture; cook until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes more. Remove and discard bay leaves before serving.

By MJodyH

Vaca Frita (Pan-Fried Beef)
Dinner Latin American

Vaca Frita (Pan-Fried Beef)

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut one onion in half and thinly slice second onion. Set aside.
  2. 2 Combine flank steak, onion halves, bell pepper, and bay leaf in a large saucepan. Cover with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until meat is easily shredded with 2 forks, about 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Transfer flank steak to a work surface and let cool, about 10 minutes. Shred cooled meat using two forks and place into a bowl. Discard cooking liquid, or strain and save broth for another use.
  4. 4 Mix garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl until a paste forms. Mix paste into shredded meat, then stir in onion slices, lime juice, and oil. Cover and marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 1/2 hours.
  5. 5 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in small batches, add a thin layer of beef and onion. Season with salt and pepper and cook, turning once or twice, until sizzling and crispy, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a platter and garnish with lime wedges.

By fandreu

Chicken Tortilla Soup
Lunch Latin American

Chicken Tortilla Soup

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add tortillas, onion, cilantro, and garlic to hot oil and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in diced tomatoes and bring to a boil. Add chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, and bay leaves; return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, add salt and cayenne, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove bay leaves and stir in chicken. Continue cooking until chicken is heated through.

By Trey

Cuban Black Beans
Dinner Latin American

Cuban Black Beans

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
90 min
Total
590 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, cover beans in water and soak overnight.
  2. 2 Rinse beans and transfer to a large stock pot. Add onion, red and green bell peppers, bay leaves, paprika, cumin, oregano, chile peppers, and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
  3. 3 Test beans for tenderness; when tender add garlic and balsamic vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

By Richard Tebaldi

Venezuelan Black Bean Soup
Dinner Latin American

Venezuelan Black Bean Soup

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir onion, leek, and garlic in the hot oil until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add water, black beans, brown sugar, oregano, cumin, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer until flavors combine, about 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Discard bay leaves from the soup. Serve with croutons.

By COSMO4

Slow Cooker Mojo Pork
Dinner Latin American

Slow Cooker Mojo Pork

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
425 min
Total
805 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Score fat side of pork butt in a crosshatch pattern, cutting about 1/8-inch deep. Season with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
  3. 3 Combine orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, orange zest, lime zest, bay leaves, oregano, and cumin in a large resealable bag. Add pork, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 6 hours to overnight. Flip bag occasionally and massage marinade over roast to evenly distribute.
  4. 4 Transfer pork and marinade to a slow cooker. Cover slow cooker. Cook on Low until pork is fork-tender, 7 to 8 hours.
  5. 5 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  6. 6 Transfer pork to a roasting pan, fat-side up. Broil until lightly browned and skin has crisped, 4 to 5 minutes.

By Yoly

Slow Cooker Mojo Chicken Thighs
Dinner Latin American

Slow Cooker Mojo Chicken Thighs

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
240 min
Total
620 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, orange zest, lime zest, oregano, salt, pepper, cumin, and bay leaves in a large resealable bag. Add chicken thighs, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight. Flip the bag over occasionally and rub over chicken thighs to evenly distribute marinade.
  2. 2 Place chicken and marinade in a slow cooker. Cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 4 to 5 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Yoly

Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew)
Dinner Latin American

Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew)

4.7

Prep
510 min
Cook
150 min
Total
660 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add 3/4 cup chopped onion, green onions, and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 4 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour in soaked beans and fill with enough water to cover beans by 3 inches. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer uncovered for 2 hours, or until tender.
  4. 4 While beans are cooking, place ham hocks in a smaller pot with 1/4 cup chopped onion.
  5. 5 Cover with water and simmer until meat pulls off of the bone easily, about 1 hour.
  6. 6 Drain and add to beans. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  7. 7 Place ham, bacon, and remaining onion in a baking dish. Bake until mixture is crispy, 15 minutes.
  8. 8 Drain bacon and ham mixture and add to beans. Season with bay leaves, coriander, salt, and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes more.
  9. 9 Stir in chopped cilantro and parsley just before serving.

By L Ireland