Food bites https://www.biteslife.com/category/food-bites/ Recipes and culture Fri, 28 Jan 2022 20:09:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://www.biteslife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/cropped-logo_479162_print2_1_615x512-32x32.png Food bites https://www.biteslife.com/category/food-bites/ 32 32 47065050 Mahi-mahi and vegetable stir-fry https://www.biteslife.com/mahi-mahi-and-vegetable-stir-fry/ https://www.biteslife.com/mahi-mahi-and-vegetable-stir-fry/#respond Thu, 27 Jan 2022 21:30:57 +0000 https://www.biteslife.com/?p=7591 Mahi-mahi works well in stir-fry since it has a sturdy texture that can withstand some stirring without excessive flaking. However, it is a lean fish, so it can be dry when overcooked. To prevent this, we will use butter and pan-fry the fish prior to mixing it with the vegetables. For this recipe, I am […]

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]]> https://www.biteslife.com/mahi-mahi-and-vegetable-stir-fry/feed/ 0 7591 Kielbasa sausage stir-fry https://www.biteslife.com/kielbasa-sausage-stir-fry/ https://www.biteslife.com/kielbasa-sausage-stir-fry/#respond Thu, 05 Mar 2020 17:17:12 +0000 https://www.biteslife.com/?p=7393 If you’re a kielbasa sausage fan, chances are you’ve had it with pasta, mash potatoes, or even breakfast; but have you tried it on stir-fry? I will be using snow peas, carrots and bell peppers for this recipe. Feel free to use your favorite vegetables, paying attention to varying cooking times. If this is the […]

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]]> https://www.biteslife.com/kielbasa-sausage-stir-fry/feed/ 0 7393 Turmeric Chicken Tenders in Under 10 Minutes! https://www.biteslife.com/turmeric-chicken-tenders-under-10-minutes/ https://www.biteslife.com/turmeric-chicken-tenders-under-10-minutes/#respond Fri, 25 Aug 2017 18:51:11 +0000 http://www.biteslife.com/?p=7054 Make dinner in a jiffy with this simple turmeric chicken tenders recipe! Traditionally used in Indian cuisine and one of the ingredients in curry, Turmeric is a versatile spice that is highly medicinal, especially when high concentrations of curcumin are present. Turmeric spice comes from the root of the plant, whose flesh is bright orange […]

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]]> https://www.biteslife.com/turmeric-chicken-tenders-under-10-minutes/feed/ 0 7054 Quinoa Cilantro Tabbouleh – An easy and nutritious salad https://www.biteslife.com/quinoa-cilantro-tabbouleh/ https://www.biteslife.com/quinoa-cilantro-tabbouleh/#respond Tue, 15 Aug 2017 01:35:17 +0000 http://www.biteslife.com/?p=7025 One of my favorite summer salads, quinoa cilantro tabbouleh is nutritious, simple to make and pairs easily with other ingredients as a side dish or entree. Quinoa seeds are a good source of complete protein for vegeterians, offering eight grams of low fat, cholesterol-free protein per cup. So, this salad makes a great entree. Toss […]

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]]> https://www.biteslife.com/quinoa-cilantro-tabbouleh/feed/ 0 7025 Dominican Sancocho (hearty stew) pressure cooker recipe https://www.biteslife.com/dominican-sancocho-hearty-stew-pressure-cooker-recipe/ https://www.biteslife.com/dominican-sancocho-hearty-stew-pressure-cooker-recipe/#comments Sun, 15 Jan 2017 23:19:20 +0000 http://biteslife.com/?p=6511 Set it and forget it! This is is the pressure cooker version of Dominican sancocho, a hearty meat and roots recipe to share with friends and family anytime the mood strikes. If you own a pressure cooker, there is no need to spend hours tending to a sancocho to achieve the flavor and thick broth […]

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]]> https://www.biteslife.com/dominican-sancocho-hearty-stew-pressure-cooker-recipe/feed/ 4 6511 Pressure cooker quinoa rice with sausage https://www.biteslife.com/pressure-cooker-quinoa-rice-with-sausage/ https://www.biteslife.com/pressure-cooker-quinoa-rice-with-sausage/#respond Wed, 06 Apr 2016 14:07:26 +0000 http://biteslife.com/homepage/?p=6446 This pressure cooker quinoa rice with sausage recipe is inspired by the Dominican dish “locrio de longaniza” (rice with sausage). Since I love quinoa, I have been looking for ways to incorporate it into meals gradually, so it is not rejected by the rest of the family. Mixing rice with quinoa is a great way […]

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]]> https://www.biteslife.com/pressure-cooker-quinoa-rice-with-sausage/feed/ 0 6446 Braised eggplant https://www.biteslife.com/braised-eggplant/ https://www.biteslife.com/braised-eggplant/#respond Mon, 11 Jan 2016 19:04:55 +0000 http://biteslife.com/?p=6251 If you are an eggplant lover like me, you might have tried it fried, stir-fried, baked, and of course braised. Braised eggplant (or berenjenas guisadas) was my favorite dish growing up, as a side to black bean rice. This dish goes well with rice or quinoa, though I suspect it is also delicious with flat […]

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]]> https://www.biteslife.com/braised-eggplant/feed/ 0 6251 Shrimp mofongo recipe https://www.biteslife.com/shrimp-mofongo-recipe/ https://www.biteslife.com/shrimp-mofongo-recipe/#respond Sun, 27 Dec 2015 23:22:38 +0000 http://biteslife.com/?p=6242 Shrimp mofongo is a simple and delicious dish that will add an exotic flair to your dinner. If you have friends from the Caribbean or watch Saturday Night Live, you might have heard of, or even enjoyed Mofongo lately. This easy to make dish is considered gourmet and is found in traditional Dominican restaurants in […]

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]]> https://www.biteslife.com/shrimp-mofongo-recipe/feed/ 0 6242 Leftover turkey noodle soup https://www.biteslife.com/leftover-turkey-noodle-soup/ https://www.biteslife.com/leftover-turkey-noodle-soup/#respond Sun, 29 Nov 2015 23:26:29 +0000 http://biteslife.com/?p=6229 It’s the days (or weeks) after thanksgiving, and you still have turkey leftovers in the fridge. Here’s a delicious soup to make with them. A mix of quinoa, cooked rice and cut capellini noodles make the broth thick and complement the mixed vegetables. Leftover turkey adds the protein for a hearty chilly day meal. This […]

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]]> https://www.biteslife.com/leftover-turkey-noodle-soup/feed/ 0 6229 Zucchini noodles with fish in ginger sauce https://www.biteslife.com/zucchini-noodles-with-fish-in-ginger-sauce/ https://www.biteslife.com/zucchini-noodles-with-fish-in-ginger-sauce/#respond Tue, 10 Nov 2015 20:08:28 +0000 http://biteslife.com/?p=6207 Here is a simple recipe for zucchini noodles with fish fillet in ginger sauce. Quick and healthy for lunch or dinner! Zucchini noodles are easily made using a vegetable spiralizer or a julienne peeler. Alternatively, you could slice pieces of zucchini thinly with a peeler or knife, line the slices and cut them into noodles. […]

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