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Chicken in Ancho Chile Sauce with Baby Spinach and Potatoes

April 21, 2017 By Jeff Stern 2 Comments

Chicken in Ancho Chile Sauce with Baby Spinach and Potatoes

Let me tell you one thing before I tell you all about this amazing Ancho chile sauce for chicken. Years ago I got one of my best pieces of culinary advice.  When I was starting out as a professional cook, a friend told me to keep a notebook of the best recipes I came upon. And … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Course, Everyday, Dinner, Mexican, Latin American, Tomato Free, food-recipes, Chicken

Ecuadorian Fish Ceviche-Ceviche de Pescado

April 5, 2017 By Jeff Stern Leave a Comment

Ecuadorian Fish Ceviche-Ceviche de Pescado

Ceviche is a typical Peruvian or Ecuadorian seafood dish. Originally from Peru, ceviche has spread to many other countries in Latin America, as far north as Mexico and south to Chile. In many places, it’s still made by “cooking” the raw fish or shrimp in lemon or lime juice or a … [Read more...]

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Easy One Pan Shrimp and Rice Ecuadorian Style

March 9, 2017 By Jeff Stern Leave a Comment

Easy One Pan Shrimp and Rice Ecuadorian Style

Ecuador has a bounty of shrimp and all things seafood. On just about any menu on the coast, and many in the highlands as well, you'll find Shrimp and Rice (Arroz con Camarones). And you'll find just about as many recipes for it as there are restaurants serving it. After living … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Everyday, Dinner, Latin American, Vegetarian, Tomato Free, food-recipes Tagged With: shrimp, Ecuadorian

Ecuadorian Quinoa Soup

December 21, 2016 By Jeff Stern Leave a Comment

Ecuadorian Quinoa Soup

It’s almost winter here in Socal and that means it’s finally getting a little cold. OK, so maybe it's not nearly as cold as other parts of the country. But it's cold enough to bring on the desire for a heartwarming, filling soup. I was first introduced to this soup when we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Soups, Fall, Winter, Latin American, Vegetarian, food-recipes Tagged With: soup, quinoa, high protein

Hello! I'm Jeff. I help you with easy and delicious cooking solutions. Making complex recipes simple for you with shortcuts, timesavers, and techniques. I don't teach recipes, I teach you how to cook.

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