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.
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.
A touch of chili powder gives this skillet dish just the right amount of heat...and convenience products like canned soup and instant rice make it so easy to prepare. It's ready in just 25 minutes!
