I make this recipe using a Tramontina Dutch Oven. I love the size and weight of the cast iron pot. And it is so easy to brown the meat right in the same pot you are going to cook the whole meal in. Continue Reading

Browning meat and the Malliard Reaction

If a recipe says to brown the meat, the author expects that you are going to do just that.  Get the piece of meat nice and browned on all sides.  Continue Reading

Cochinita Pibil is a traditional Mexican slow-roasted pork dish. Preparation of traditional cochinita pibil involves marinating the meat in strongly acidic citrus juice, coloring it with annatto seed (achiote), and roasting the meat while it is wrapped in banana leaf. Continue Reading

This is a quick and easy way to make a pot roast or beef stew fresh and flavorful. Gremolata is a mixture of minced garlic, fresh chopped flat Italian parsley, and lemon zest. It is a classic garnish for Osso Buco, and gives the classic umami dish a bright fresh taste. Continue Reading