Using up food that's on the brink of being thrown out is a great way to use what you have, and come up with a great meal. This plate throws together aging peppers, onions, and potatoes with chicken and sausage. Bonus! You won't have to throw anything away! So there you are — without a plan … [Read more...] about Create a zero waste kitchen with your aging foods — just like mom
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Spanish Sofrito
Spanish Sofrito is a mix of onions, peppers, garlic, and tomatoes. Combined, these ingredients are used as a cooking base for many delicious meals! We have had a lot of fun exploring Onions Around the World this spring and we hope that you’ve been able to join us for the ride. Our last stop takes … [Read more...] about Spanish Sofrito
Italian Battuto
Our next stop on our tour of Onions Around the World is Italy and an onion cooking base known as Italian Battuto. Italian Battuto combines onions, carrots, and celery making it similar to the French Mirepoix. This onion cooking base goes a step further for more flavor by also including garlic and … [Read more...] about Italian Battuto
German Suppengrün
The next stop on our tour of Onions Around the World is Germany and suppengrün! The best soups start with a delicious foundation of aromatic vegetables and Germany’s interpretation of this mix is no exception. As we continue to explore onion cooking bases around the world, German suppengrün, or … [Read more...] about German Suppengrün
Puerto Rican Recaito
A puree of onions, peppers, garlic, and cilantro, Puerto Rican recaito can be used to start a recipe or it can be mixed in at the end to add a burst of delicious, fresh flavor! A staple in Puerto Rican cooking, recaito is full of onions and serves as a base of flavor for all kinds of recipes from … [Read more...] about Puerto Rican Recaito
The French Mirepoix
The next stop on our tour of Onions Around the World is France, and a mirepoix, a mix of onions, carrots, and celery! Mirepoix (meer-PWAH) is the French cooking base that often gets credit for being an original recipe that was used to create other cooking bases in regions around the world. For … [Read more...] about The French Mirepoix
