While not nearly as sweet as bananas, plantains do have a sweet flavor. In this soup we keep that sweetness at bay by using firm plantains with green skins rather than riper brown-skinned ones--the sugars will have not yet developed, so the fruit will add starchy body to the soup without too much sweetness.
This simple soy-ginger marinade can be made in minutes, and the skewered beef takes only minutes to grill. Marinate the beef while you are at work and pop the skewers on the grill when you get home.
Quick-to-make tacos are hard to beat for a weeknight dinner. This easy and flavorful Mexican recipe offers a wholesome alternative to the packaged taco seasoning you find at the store.
A wonderful dish to make at home and it tastes like take-out. Beef strips are quickly marinated and sauteed then with broccoli and mushrooms in a rich sauce.
Stewing meat is browned and braised in red wine with carrots, garlic, onions, and herbs. Mushrooms and more onions are added for the last half hour of cooking.
