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Traditional Peruvian Seco de Pollo (Chicken Stew) with Seasonal Vegetables
A comforting Peruvian-style chicken stew, Seco de Pollo features tender chicken pieces simmered in a fragrant cilantro and beer sauce, paired with fresh seasonal vegetables. This dish showcases the vibrant flavors of Peru using familiar stewing techniques, perfect for a hearty weeknight meal.
Slow-Braised Caribbean Jerk Pork with Coconut Rice Grain Bowl
A comforting grain bowl featuring slow-braised Caribbean jerk-spiced pork shoulder paired with fragrant coconut rice and a medley of fresh seasonal vegetables. This dish highlights the richness of Caribbean flavors using a slow braising method to deepen taste and tenderize the pork, served over a vibrant bed of coconut-infused rice for a balanced weeknight meal.
Pressure-Cooked Chicken Siopao Dumplings
Delight in tender, fluffy siopao dumplings filled with savory chicken, using a pressure cooker to achieve quick, succulent results. This Filipino-inspired dish features a sweet and savory filling wrapped in soft, steamed dough, perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.
Ethiopian Doro Wat Pressure-Cooked Chicken Stew
A hearty and aromatic Ethiopian chicken stew slow-simmered using a pressure cooker to tender perfection. Infused with berbere spice blend, garlic, and ginger, served traditionally with injera or rice for a comforting weeknight meal.
Lebanese Poached Chicken with Seasonal Root Vegetables
A comforting Lebanese-inspired skillet supper featuring tender poached chicken combined with a medley of seasonal root vegetables, gently simmered to highlight natural flavors and traditional spices. This recipe offers a wholesome, weeknight-friendly meal with authentic Middle Eastern flair, using approachable techniques and familiar ingredients.
Peruvian Braised Beef with Seasonal Root Vegetables
A comforting Peruvian-inspired braised beef dish highlighting seasonal root vegetables such as carrots, parsnips, and beets. Slow-cooked in a savory broth infused with traditional herbs and spices, this recipe offers a tender, flavorful weeknight meal with rich cultural depth, embracing a classic braising technique uncommon in recent rotations.
Caribbean-Style Steamed Fish Grain Bowl with Seasonal Vegetables
A vibrant and wholesome grain bowl featuring steamed fresh fish inspired by traditional Caribbean flavors. This dish includes a medley of seasonal vegetables and hearty grains, offering a light yet satisfying weeknight meal that highlights the freshness of the ingredients.
Slow-Braised Filipino Pork Adobo
A comforting slow-braised pork adobo featuring seasonal root vegetables and classic Filipino flavors. Tender pork shoulder is braised in a balanced marinade of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and bay leaves, enhanced by locally-sourced carrots and potatoes for a hearty weeknight meal.
Indonesian Chicken Steamed Dumplings with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Delicate steamed chicken dumplings infused with Indonesian spices, served with a rich and slightly spicy peanut dipping sauce. Featuring a slow-steamed technique to keep the dumplings tender while highlighting seasonal fresh produce like young greens and scallions. A weeknight-friendly dish rotating poultry protein and respecting classic Indonesian flavors.
Ethiopian-Inspired Ye'siga Sambusa (Beef Sambusa)
A twist on traditional Ethiopian sambusas, these beef-filled dumplings are stir-fried for a crisp exterior and tender interior, making a perfect weeknight meal that highlights seasonal produce and familiar cooking methods.
Lebanese Poached Chicken with Sumac and Lentils
A comforting skillet supper featuring tender chicken thighs poached in a fragrant broth infused with sumac and warm spices, served alongside earthy lentils and sautéed seasonal root vegetables. This dish highlights the rich flavors of Lebanese cuisine using poaching, an approachable technique that ensures moist, flavorful protein without the need for slow braising or steaming.
Peruvian-Style Pressure Cooked Pork with Aji Verde Sauce
A comforting Peruvian-inspired pork dish cooked under pressure to tender perfection, served with a vibrant aji verde sauce made from fresh herbs and seasonal produce. This recipe showcases authentic flavors through an accessible pressure cooking method, perfect for weeknight meals.