Stew
Stew is a dish made by cooking ingredients such as meat and vegetables slowly in liquid. The process involves simmering the ingredients over low heat, allowing the flavors to meld together. Stews can vary widely in terms of ingredients, preparation methods, and regional variations. Common ingredients include beef, pork, chicken, or lamb, along with vegetables like potatoes, carrots, onions, and herbs. The liquid can be water, broth, wine, or a combination, and it often becomes thickened as it cooks, creating a hearty, flavorful dish. Stews are popular in many cultures around the world due to their versatility and satisfying nature.
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Pepper and Pineapple Pork Stew
A tasty and colorful pork stew that cooks while you are out. Serve with hot cooked brown rice and breadsticks.
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Pork Ragu
Pork butt or shoulder is an economical cut of meat that’s perfect for making this slow-cooked stew topping for pasta.
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Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo with Rice
Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo with Rice is an authentic gumbo recipe. Simmering the shrimp shells in the broth adds distinct flavor, but you can skip this step and start with peeled shrimp. The red bell pepper adds a little more color to the dish. The dish includes ingredients such as shrimp, smoked sausage (like andouille), the “Holy Trinity” of…
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Birria de Res (Mexican Beef Stew)
Birria de Res is simply delicious. It is great for making Birria Tacos. I find myself making this stew just so that I can make Birria Tacos. What is Birria? During the conquest of the Aztec empire, the Conquistadors were faced with an overpopulation of goats, so they decided to give the animals to the natives. Goat meat…
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From the Bayou Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo
Gumbo is made in as many different ways as there are parishes in Louisiana. From the Bayou Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo is dark and sultry. The andouille or smoked sausage is the most important ingredient in this dish.
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Green Chile Stew
Green chile stew is a flavorful dish that features green chiles, pork, beef or chicken, potatoes and various seasonings. Try smothering a quesadilla with Green Chile Stew (as shown). It’s a hit every time! Our favorite green chiles? Hands down, it’s Hatch from Hatch, New Mexico. Hatch green chiles are a type of chile pepper that are grown in…
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Coq au Vin
Coq au Vin (Chicken Braised in Red Wine) is a classic French stew in which chicken is braised slowly in red wine to yield a rich sauce. Sliced or baby carrots and potato chunks can be added to this, if desired.
