Moosewood Three Sisters Stew Food

"THREE SISTERS" STEW

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Remove stem from the pumpkin or squash and cut in half lengthwise. Cover with aluminum foil and place the halves, cut side up, in a foil-lined shallow baking pan. If your knives aren't sharp enough, just wrap the pumpkin or squash in foil and bake it whole. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until you can pierce through with a knife, with a little resistance.
• When cool enough to handle, scrape out the seeds and fibers (clean the seeds for roasting, if you'd like). Slice and peel, then cut into large dice.
• Heat the oil in a soup pot. Add the onion and sauté over medium-low heat until translucent. Add the garlic and continue to sauté until the onion is golden.
• Add the pumpkin or squash and all the remaining ingredients except the last 2, and bring to a simmer. Simmer gently, covered, until all the vegetables are tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• If time allows, let the stew stand for 1 to 2 hours before serving, then heat through as needed. Just before serving, stir in the cilantro. The stew should be thick and very moist but not soupy; add additional stock or water if needed. Adjust seasonings to your liking. Scoop into bowls to serve.

WEST AFRICAN GROUNDNUT STEW (MOOSEWOOD)

Steps:

• Sauté the onions in the oil for about 10 minutes. Stir in the cayenne and garlic and sauté for a couple more minutes. Add the cabbage and sweet potatoes and sauté, covered for a few minutes. Mix in the juices, salt, ginger, cilantro, and tomatoes. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are tender. Add the okra and simmer for 5 minutes more. Stir in the peanut butter, place the pan on a heat diffuser, and simmer gently until ready to serve. Add more juice or water if the stew is too thick.

MOOSEWOOD'S ITALIAN FISH STEW

Steps:

• Saute garlic and onion in the oil over medium heat. Stir frequently (about 7-8 minutes).
• Add the ground fennel and white wine and cook for two minutes.
• Add the chopped fennel, potatoes, tomatoes, and clam juice.
• Place the rosemary and orange peel in a tea ball or make a boquet garni and add it to the stew.
• Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Add saffron and fish to the stew and simmer for about 20 minutes (until fish flakes with fork).
• Add salt and pepper to taste. Top with basil or parsley and serve with fresh bread.
• ENJOY!

THREE SISTERS STEW

Steps:

• Season pork with cumin, salt and pepper. Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add pork, in batches if necessary, and cook, turning as needed, until lightly browned on all sides, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer pork to a bowl and set aside.
• Add onion to pan and sauté, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and sauté, stirring occasionally, until lightly colored, 2 to 3 minutes. Return pork to pan, along with stock and squash, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for about 30 minutes.
• Add beans, tomatoes, corn and chiles and cook, uncovered, over medium heat until stew has thickened, about 40 minutes. Add cilantro and season to taste with salt and pepper.

MOOSEWOOD CHICKPEA AND ARTICHOKE HEART STEW

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring the water or vegetable stock to a simmer.
• While the water heats, saute the onions and garlic in the oil for about 8 minutes, until soft.
• Stir the turmeric and paprika into the onions and saute for a minute.
• Add the potatoes, rosemary, sage, and the simmering water or stock.
• Cook about 12 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
• Stir the pureed squash or sweet potatoes, and add the drained chick peas and artichoke hearts.
• Remove the rosemary sprig, add salt and pepper to taste, and return to a simmer.
• Serve with lemon wedges and top with grated Pecorino or Parmesan, if you wish.

THREE SISTERS STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over med-high until hot. Add rice, onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until onion is crisp tender. (Don't burn the garlic!).
• Stir in all the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and broth is slightly thickened.