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Category Archives: Simmered
Chipotle en Adobo and Adobo Marinade
by Cat, Sept 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Adobo was originally a marinade used to preserve raw meats; the essential ingredients were paprika, oregano, salt, garlic, and vinegar. Paprika has antibacterial properties and the capsaicins in paprika help this antibacterial ability to penetrate deep into the meat tissue. … Continue reading
Posted in Blended, Fat or oil, Herbs, Onion family, Simmered, Spices, Vine veggies
Tagged bay, cayenne, chile, cumin, garlic, oil, onion, oregano, paprika, tomato, vinegar
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Taco Sauce
By Cat, Mar 2008 (Photo of Red Chile Sauce, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Kev’s Red or Green Chili Sauce; 2. Fresh Salsa (Pico de Gallo); 3. Salsa Verde; This sauce, which can be made in quantity for canning, is from my friend Kevynne … Continue reading
Posted in Canned, Fat or oil, Herbs, Onion family, Simmered, Spices, Sweetener, Vine veggies, Vinegar
Tagged cilantro, coriander, cumin, garlic, jalapeño, onion, oregano, sugar, tomatoes, vinegar
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Chile Sauces: Red or Green
By Cat, Mar 2008 (Photo of Red Chile Sauce, right, from Wikimedia Commons, Photo of Green Chile Sauce, below, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Kev’s Taco Sauce; 2. Fresh Salsa (Pico de Gallo); 3. Salsa Verde; 3. Adobo Marinade My friend Kevynne loves … Continue reading
Posted in Citrus, Fat or oil, Herbs, Onion family, Simmered, Spices, Stock, broth, Vine veggies
Tagged chicken stock, chiles, cilantro lime, cream, cumin, garlic, onion, tomatillos
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Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons, Moroccan Olives with Saffron-Raisin Quinoa
By Cat, May 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Slow Roasting/Braising Chicken (About); 2. Brining Chicken; 3. Butterfly & brine game hen; 4. Saffron-Raisin Quinoa (as Couscous Substitute); 5. Couscous, Steamed; Other sites: 1. Chicken Tagine with Green Olives & Preserved Lemon In case you … Continue reading
Posted in Citrus, Fat or oil, Grain, Olives, Onion family, Poultry, Pseudo-grain, Sauteed, Simmered, Spices, Steamed, Stock, broth
Tagged chicken, chicken stock, cinnamon, currants, garlic, ginger, lime, olives, onion, preserved lemon, quinoa, raisins, saffron, turmeric. couscous
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Dried Plum and Olive Chicken Braise
By Cat, Nov 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This is a Mediterranean dish similar to a Moroccan tagine, but with Italian flavors. The original recipe uses a crock pot or other slow-cooker; alternately you can use a covered casserole in … Continue reading
Posted in Capers, Fat or oil, Grain, Herbs, Olives, Onion family, Poultry, Simmered, Slow-roasted, Stock, broth, Stone fruit, Sweetener, Vine veggies, Vinegar
Tagged basil, bay, capers, chicken, chicken stock, couscous, garlic, honey, marjoram, olives, onion, oregano, parsley, pimientos, prunes, rice, rosemary, thyme, vinegar
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Saffron-Raisin Quinoa (as Couscous Substitute)
By Cat, May 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Saffron-Raisin Quinoa recipe; 2. Instructions to sprout quinoa See also: 1. Moroccan-Style Chicken, with Couscous (or Quinoa) Quinoa has become increasingly popular in the last few years, in part because … Continue reading
Posted in Dried fruit, Nuts and seeds, Root Veggie, Simmered, Spices, Sprouted
Tagged carrot, currants, quinoa, raisins, saffron
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Moroccan-Style Chicken, with Couscous
By Cat, Feb 2012 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Roasting a Bird (About); 2. Brining Chicken; 3. Brining Poultry; 4. Slow Roasting/Braising Chicken (About); 5. Saffron-Raisin Quinoa (as Couscous Substitute) I’m not very familiar with Moroccan cuisine, although I’ve had couscous many times. This type … Continue reading
Posted in Herbs, Legumes, Olives, Onion family, Pasta, Poultry, Simmered, Slow-roasted, Spices, Stock, broth, Vine veggies
Tagged cayenne, chicken, chickpeas, cinnamon, coriander, couscous, cumin, currants, garlic, olives, onion, quinoa, saffron, tomato, winter squash
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International Chicken Soups
By Cat, Sep 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Mediterranean Chicken Soup; 2. Asian Chicken Soup 3. Caribbean Chicken Soup; See also: 1. Soups & Stocks Menu; 2. Rich Chicken Stock; 3. Versatile Chicken Stock; 4. Chicken Soup, from Scratch; 5. Baked Chicken for Shredding or Cubing These quick and easy soup … Continue reading
Posted in Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Legumes, Onion family, Poultry, Root Veggie, Simmered, Spices, Stock, broth, Vine veggies, Vinegar
Tagged basil, bell pepper, bok choy, carrots, celery, chicken, chicken stock, cilantro, garlic, parsley, peas, shitake mushrooms, snow peas, summer squash, tarragon, thyme, tomatoes, zucchini
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Chicken Cutlets with Gorgonzola Sauce
By Cat, Jan 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This is one of my favorite quick recipes – gorgonzola is one of my favorite cheeses. I love to serve this dish with potato gnocchi sharing the sauce (see also Potato Gnocchi with Gorgonzola Sauce). I … Continue reading
Posted in Blanched, Brined, Dairy, Fat or oil, Flour, Herbs, Onion family, Poultry, Sauteed, Simmered, Starch
Tagged chicken, cream, gorgonzola, parmesan, parsley, romano, sour cream, spinach
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