Menestra de porotos is an Ecuadorian bean stew, made with beans simmered in a sauce of onions, tomatoes, garlic, cumin, chili powder and cilantro or parsley.
Never in my days have I come across a cabbage recipe that had a Mexican flare to it. Eating it cooked with tomatoes, beans, sweet corn, onion, cumin and chili powder was a whole new yummy experience.
This simple recipe for sweet and savory barbecue beef has a spicy rub and sauce made with chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, cayenne, garlic, and chipotle.
Caldo Verde, a Portuguese soup brimming with kale, potato and chorizo is deeply flavored with smoked paprika and chili peppers. An easy recipe to prepare at home.