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Ginataang Guisantes with Shrimp plated and ready to serve
Skillet Supper

Ginataang Guisantes with Shrimp

◷ 30 mineasy

A comforting Filipino-inspired skillet supper featuring succulent shrimp and fresh green peas simmered in rich coconut milk with garlic, onions, and ginger. This dish highlights seasonal produce and uses a straightforward stovetop technique for an easy weeknight meal.

Jan 12
Peruvian-Style Lomo Saltado Skillet plated and ready to serve
Skillet Supper

Peruvian-Style Lomo Saltado Skillet

◷ 35 minmedium

A vibrant and hearty Peruvian-inspired skillet supper featuring sautéed beef strips with tomatoes, onions, and peppers, served over crispy fried potatoes. This dish showcases classic Peruvian flavors using a familiar sauté technique, ideal for a satisfying weeknight meal utilizing seasonal produce.

Dec 28
Filipino Pork and Vegetable Skillet Supper plated and ready to serve
Skillet Supper

Filipino Pork and Vegetable Skillet Supper

◷ 30 mineasy

A vibrant, weeknight-friendly Filipino-inspired skillet supper featuring tender pork stir-fried with seasonal vegetables, seasoned with classic Filipino flavors like garlic, soy sauce, and a hint of vinegar. This quick and hearty dish highlights fresh, local produce and offers a balanced, comforting meal.

Nov 20
Pressure-Cooked Lebanese Chicken with Sumac and Bulgur Pilaf plated and ready to serve
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Pressure-Cooked Lebanese Chicken with Sumac and Bulgur Pilaf

◷ 45 minmedium

A traditional Lebanese-inspired chicken dish cooked quickly in a pressure cooker to lock in flavors, paired with a nutty bulgur pilaf infused with aromatic spices and fresh herbs. This weeknight-friendly recipe highlights the tangy brightness of sumac and the hearty texture of bulgur, providing a balanced and satisfying meal.

Nov 18

Choosing a weeknight meal recipe

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  • Ginataang Guisantes with Shrimp

    Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 30 minutes in total. Makes 2 servings. Key ingredients: fresh medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, fresh green peas (guisantes) or frozen, thawed, canned coconut milk, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced. Equipment: skillet or frying pan, wooden spoon or spatula, knife, cutting board.

    Kitchen tip: Do not overcook shrimp as they can turn rubbery; they cook quickly once added to the pan.

  • Peruvian-Style Lomo Saltado Skillet

    Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 35 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef, potatoes, vegetable oil, red onion, tomatoes. Equipment: large frying pan or skillet, mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, wooden spoon or spatula, paper towels.

    Kitchen tip: Drying the beef strips before cooking helps achieve a good sear and prevents steaming.

  • Filipino Pork and Vegetable Skillet Supper

    Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 30 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless pork shoulder or pork loin, thinly sliced, canola or vegetable oil, garlic, minced, onion, sliced, green beans, trimmed and halved. Equipment: large non-stick or cast iron skillet, cutting board, knife, measuring spoons, measuring cups, wooden spoon or spatula.

    Kitchen tip: For more tenderness, marinate the pork slices in 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon cornstarch for 15 minutes before cooking.

  • Pressure-Cooked Lebanese Chicken with Sumac and Bulgur Pilaf

    Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ground sumac. Equipment: Pressure cooker (electric or stovetop), Large skillet, Measuring cups and spoons, Cutting board, Sharp knife, Wooden spoon.

    Kitchen tip: Use bone-in, skin-on chicken for more flavorful and moist results.

  • Peruvian-Style Lomo Saltado Stew with Pressure-Cooked Beef

    Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 40 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck roast, cut into 2.5 cm (1-inch) cubes, vegetable oil, red onion, sliced into thick wedges, red bell pepper, sliced into strips, yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips. Equipment: pressure cooker or Instant Pot, large skillet or sauté pan, rice cooker or medium saucepan with lid, knives and cutting board, measuring spoons and cups, wooden spoon or spatula.

    Kitchen tip: Do not skip browning the beef; it adds depth of flavor and color to the stew.

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