Braise recipes

Carnitas

Carnitas are the Mexican version of pulled pork. Braised first in a spicy sauce, pork shoulder is slow cooked until so tender the meat just shreds…

St. Patrick's Day Beef Stew with Guinness

This is a great Beef Stew adapted from a recipe by Margaret Johnson. We doubled the recipe, used about half…

Spicy Coconut Chicken Curry

This is more of an Indian than Thai curry, and has a condensed, pungent sauce. It is unusual and really wonderful. Curries are hit or miss with…

Barbacoa De Cabeza

Barbacoa de Cabeza is a slow cooked dish prepared with parts from the head of a cow, such as the cheeks. Popular in South Texas, I've adapted the…

Verza e salsiccia (Cabbage and Sausage)

Not sure about you, but the weather here has crossed the line from pleasantly crisp to downright cold at night.…

Pasta a risotto (Risotto-style Pasta)

One of the guilty pleasures that I have never, up to now, revealed to a living soul is my penchant for…

Polenta con salsicce e spuntature

Rome is not especially known for its love of polenta, perhaps because its winters are relatively mild compared…

Grandma's Moist Bread Turkey Stuffing

Grandma's good old fashioned moist bread turkey stuffing to suit a 12 to 14lb bird

Chinese Braised Oxtails with Root Vegetables

A hearty oxtail dish with star anise, Chinese mushroom, daikon and carrots. The oxtails turn tender when…

Dulce de Leche Cortada

Quick Meat Curry

I've been looking for recipes from Indian-American moms who love the rich flavors of Indian food but who need to get meals on the table quickly. So…

Honey-Habanero Glazed Ribs

Ribs can take a long time to cook, but it's worth it. Wonderful sweet and sour mixture to the glaze. You'll love it.

Shrimp and Tofu with Bok Choy

This is a tasty, Chinese inspired dish that our family loved. Ladle it over brown or jasmine rice on a cool evening. My recipe has double the tofu…

How long do you need to wear Invisalign?

The primary advantages of Invisible braces aligners are that they are completely invisible moreover they and…

Southern Low Country Braised Pig's Feet

This recipe sings low country with high notes. A very significant part of African American heritage and…