Main Dishes

Black Bean and Quinoa-Stuffed Zucchini

Makes 4 servings Quinoa is a great base for a stuffing, which you can use in zucchini, like we do here, or other veggies like portobello mushrooms, acorn squash, or bell peppers. Substitute any bean for black beans, or even shredded cooked chicken. plant-forward // plant forward // vegetarian // […]

Main Dishes

Braised Brisket with Persillade

Makes 10 servings The key to the brisket is the marinade, and a handy way to marinate it is to place the meat in a large zipper-locked plastic bag. Pour in the marinade, and seal the bag. Turn the bag a few times to thoroughly coat the meat. Ingredients 3 […]

Main Dishes

Braised Short Ribs

Makes 5 servings Ingredients 5 beef short ribs (about 1 lb) 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup medium-dice onion 1/2 cup medium-dice celery 1/2 cup medium-dice carrot 2 tablespoons tomato paste […]

Sandwiches

Butifarra (Traditional Peruvian Ham Sandwich)

Makes about 24 sandwiches This recipe makes quite a bit of ham, so you may have leftovers (unless you have 24 hungry people to feed!). You can tightly wrap any remaining pork and freeze for later, if you like. You can find Peruvian-style chile pastes (we use ají panca and […]

Main Dishes

Cabernet Braised Short Ribs with Chard and Orecchiette

Makes 6 to 8 servings This hearty dish gets its robust flavor from browned meat, tomato paste, and concentrated red wine. Most of the preparation can be done in advance, making it ideal for entertaining. Ingredients Short Ribs 6 meaty short ribs (about 4 lb) 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 […]

Main Dishes

Cavatelli with Mushrooms and Ramps

Makes 5 servings For a supremely springtime dish, the mushrooms in this recipe would be chanterelles, but they can be expensive and are typically only available in the spring. A good substitution would be shiitake mushrooms. As for the ramps—wild, leafy, scallion-like vegetables—they are seasonal and you might actually find […]

Main Dishes

Chayote and Pineapple Chimichangas

Makes 8 servings A chimichanga is essentially a fried burrito, so this recipe starts with a homemade tortilla dough. Don’t be intimidated (also don’t be afraid to substitute prepared burrito-sized tortillas)! The dough comes together easily for a tender, crisp exterior. The filling is made up of chayote, a tender […]

Salads, Side Dishes

Chayote Salad with Oranges

Makes 10 servings Chayote is a tender-skinned squash common in Latin American cuisine. It is mild in flavor and can be eaten raw or cooked. If it isn’t stocked by your local market, you should be able to find it at a specialty market.

Main Dishes

Chicken with Almond and Orange Dressing

Makes 4 servings The flavor of almonds in this dish is from the almond butter, which is made like peanut butter, and from almond oil, which is removed from the almonds by pressing. The almond butter and oil add a richness to this dish that would pair well with a […]