Puchero is a meat and vegetable stew, the ingredients of which vary simply according to availability. It is similar to the French pot au feu or the Spanish stew, although it does not usually have legumes like the latter.
Category: Recipes with meat
Chorizo in red wine recipe
Although I don’t have a special predilection for sausages, I have to admit that this recipe is exceptional in its simplicity. This chorizo in red wine is an absolute delightful Spanish “tapa” which is done in no more than half an hour, and very easy to prepare. Don’t forget to have some good bread on hand to enjoy!
Argentinian beef and pumpkin pie recipe
This pumpkin pie is a variant of the classic Creole beef and potato one. Not only is the pie very tasty, but also in this way the recipe is suitable for those who follow a low carbohydrate diet. Indeed, pumpkin contains fewer carbohydrates than potatoes, as well as having more fiber.
Rabbit with plums and raisins
This French recipe of rabbit with plums and raisins has the particularity of being cooked in red wine. This might contradict the classic rule which establish that white wine is the one that pairs with white meat. And yet this combination is triumphant, thanks to the balance provided by the plums and raisins.
Traditional Spanish garlic rabbit recipe
“Conejo al ajillo” or garlic rabbit is a traditional Spanish recipe that should be in everyone’s repertoire, as it is very simple, fast and cheap. In addition, rabbit is a very tasty and lean meat.
Okra with meat stew recipe
This is a delicious dish from the Levant, where it is called “bamieh bil lahme”, literally okra with meat. This vegetable combines very well with beef or lamb, but the variant with chicken is also very common, especially in Greece or Turkey.
Zucchini with minced beef in just 15 minutes
This express recipe of zucchini with ground beef is an easy alternative to “dolma” (stuffed zucchini), and it saves the whole process of hollowing the vegetables out and then stuffing them. In this way we can have a quick dish which is still excellent. And even more, since it’s also without rice, it makes a good option for those who follow a low-carb or keto diet.
How to make chicken gyros like in Greece
Gyros is the method of grilling meat arranged vertically on a rotating grill. It is the exact Greek equivalent and translation of the Turkish döner. But beyond the cooking method, the secret of the flavor of this chicken gyros lies in the spices and marinade.
How to make Lahmacun (oriental pizza with meat)
This a classic that rivals the Italian pizza Margherita, and consists of a very thin dough on which a mixture of ground meat, tomato, onion, pepper and spices is spread. The name derives from Arabic and means “meat with dough”. Lahmacun is a classic of Turkish fast food, and despite being available everywhere (or precisely because of it), it is not a recipe that people normally know how to prepare at home.
Greek-style stuffed eggplant or “papoutsakia”
The Mediterranean diet has many recipes for stuffed vegetables, whether with meat or vegetarian, and especially there are many variants with aubergine. „Papoutsakia“ literally means „little shoes“ in Greek, the stuffed aubergines seem to have that shape. They are filled with a mixture of meat, tomato, vegetables and spices. The dish is finally crowned with a gratin of bechamel sauce and grated cheese.