Zucchini con salvia is a simple dish and a great way to use up a late summer abundance of summer squashes.
Tag: Vegetables
Zucchini con Salvia
Red Beans and Rice
(American Creole bean and rice dish)
This deeply satisfying, yet simple dish is an old staple in Louisiana Creole kitchens. Based on the similar dishes in the Caribbean, red beans and rice formed the perfect Monday supper
Ratatouille
(French braised eggplant, tomatoes and basil)
Ratatouille is a famous dish from the Provençal region of southern France. It is a perfect dish for late summer when tomatoes, eggplant and zucchini are in season.
Quimbombó Guisado
(Puerto Rican stewed okra)
Okra, or quimbombó, was introduced to Puerto Rican cooking by African slaves. This easy dish makes excellent use of these green pods with their unique texture and taste.
Poutine
(Canadian fried potatoes with gravy and cheese curds)
Poutine (poo-TEEN, or puh-TSIN) is a popular fast food in the French-speaking Canadian province of Québec. The name means "mess" in French, and a big, beautiful mess it is.
Plantain Porridge
(Nigerian plantain and vegetable stew)
Plantain porridge is a Nigerian vegetable stew made with the starchy cousin of common bananas.
Plátanos Fritos
(Latin fried ripe plantains)
Plátanos fritos are popular in many countries around the world where the plantain is sometimes a major source of starchy calories. Make sure to use ripe plantains for this dish.
Pikliz
(Haitian spicy pickled vegetables)
This crunchy salad of cabbage, carrots and chiles is a relish served as a condiment or side dish at Haitian meals.
Pasteles
(Puerto Rican savory cakes in banana leaves)
Pasteles are Puerto Rican special occasion food. The whole family usually gets together assembly-line-style to make large numbers of these starchy parcels and get them ready for the boiling pot.
Papa a la Huancaína
(Peruvian potatoes with chile-cheese sauce)
Papa a la Huancaína, or potatoes Huancayo-style, is one of the most famous dishes of Peruvian cuisine. Boiled potatoes are topped with a slightly spicy, rich and creamy cheese sauce.