Comments on: arroz con pollo http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/10/arroz-con-pollo/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:33:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Rachel S. http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/10/arroz-con-pollo/#comment-1440627 Rachel S. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:50:35 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/10/arroz-con-pollo/#comment-1440627 First I have to say I love your blog!!! I discovered it last week when I googled "how to poach an egg" Your site popped up and had step by step instructions and it gave me the courage to do it! And I have successfully poached 2 eggs in the last week thanks to you. So anyway, I started looking at the rest of the recipes and there are so many I want to try! I literally went through every post back to 2006. I found this recipe and figured it'd be the first I'd try! and WOW it was amazing!!! My picky boyfriend said it was one of the best things I've ever made. I did use boneless skinless chicken breast (sorry!) and to not have it dry out, I added it back with 20 minutes left. I also used brown rice so it took about 40 mins total. I added a small can of diced green chiles, a couple dashes of cayenne pepper and tomato sauce instead of tomatoes. This is definitely going to be a regular in my house. Thank you! omnomnom First I have to say I love your blog!!! I discovered it last week when I googled “how to poach an egg” Your site popped up and had step by step instructions and it gave me the courage to do it! And I have successfully poached 2 eggs in the last week thanks to you. So anyway, I started looking at the rest of the recipes and there are so many I want to try! I literally went through every post back to 2006. I found this recipe and figured it’d be the first I’d try! and WOW it was amazing!!! My picky boyfriend said it was one of the best things I’ve ever made. I did use boneless skinless chicken breast (sorry!) and to not have it dry out, I added it back with 20 minutes left. I also used brown rice so it took about 40 mins total. I added a small can of diced green chiles, a couple dashes of cayenne pepper and tomato sauce instead of tomatoes. This is definitely going to be a regular in my house. Thank you! omnomnom

]]> By: Charles E http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/10/arroz-con-pollo/#comment-1398008 Charles E Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:07:53 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/10/arroz-con-pollo/#comment-1398008 For those that are adventurous and those that are scared, I ask that you not get upset, or thrown off track by the mention of different Herbs and Spices and the localities they come from. This information is for the experienced cook who knows and understands the difference in the regions which also adds a different flovor of either stronger or weaker in flavor. Might I offer a example on Oregano, their is Italian, American, Mexican and soon on. In the above recipe the cook clarified the amount by the amount and type to be used. Please remember and not being insulting the average American knows only Salt and Pepper any thong else is a real mystery and wonder. So if your not sure ask check out the various web sites, Google the Herb or Spice and get a education that will fire you up to seek out more. If you think this confuses you I have some Tibetan and Nepal recipes that would make you run and hide. Good Luck and keep exploring the wonderful World of Food. For those that are adventurous and those that are scared, I ask that you not get upset, or thrown off track by the mention of different Herbs and Spices and the localities they come from. This information is for the experienced cook who knows and understands the difference in the regions which also adds a different flovor of either stronger or weaker in flavor.

Might I offer a example on Oregano, their is Italian, American, Mexican and soon on. In the above recipe the cook clarified the amount by the amount and type to be used.

Please remember and not being insulting the average American knows only Salt and Pepper any thong else is a real mystery and wonder. So if your not sure ask check out the various web sites, Google the Herb or Spice and get a education that will fire you up to seek out more.

If you think this confuses you I have some Tibetan and Nepal recipes that would make you run and hide.

Good Luck and keep exploring the wonderful World of Food.

]]> By: aimee http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/10/arroz-con-pollo/#comment-1136106 aimee Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:33:21 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/10/arroz-con-pollo/#comment-1136106 i made this tonite & paired this with some simple cuban style black beans & for dessert made your 'oatmeal, chocolate chip and pecan cookies.' my boyfriend called the entire meal "amazing" & i have to agree. THANK YOU so very much for this website. this site is perfect, you have totally re-inspired me to cook & bake more. everything about your site is great - clean, easy, simple but compelling pics occ added & your little insights, observations & your goofs. (i made one of your banana bread recipes last week - even used yr mini-loaf idea so my boyfriend got one too). i will be a frequent visitor from here on out! i made this tonite & paired this with some simple cuban style black beans & for dessert made your ‘oatmeal, chocolate chip and pecan cookies.’ my boyfriend called the entire meal “amazing” & i have to agree.
THANK YOU so very much for this website. this site is perfect, you have totally re-inspired me to cook & bake more. everything about your site is great – clean, easy, simple but compelling pics occ added & your little insights, observations & your goofs. (i made one of your banana bread recipes last week – even used yr mini-loaf idea so my boyfriend got one too). i will be a frequent visitor from here on out!

]]> By: Marie http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/10/arroz-con-pollo/#comment-1079928 Marie Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:16:28 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/10/arroz-con-pollo/#comment-1079928 This is a really really good recipe! thanks for sharing :) the only little amendment that I made the 2nd time I did this was to brown the marinated chicken pieces first in olive oil, take them out, then add the chorizo, onions, garlic, peppers and the rest of the ingredients to the same pot. I only added the chicken back into the pot after addition of tomatoes, beer, broth and rice. this makes the chicken extra juicy and moist inside. delish! This is a really really good recipe! thanks for sharing :)
the only little amendment that I made the 2nd time I did this was to brown the marinated chicken pieces first in olive oil, take them out, then add the chorizo, onions, garlic, peppers and the rest of the ingredients to the same pot. I only added the chicken back into the pot after addition of tomatoes, beer, broth and rice. this makes the chicken extra juicy and moist inside. delish!

]]> By: Jenalyn http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/10/arroz-con-pollo/#comment-1007168 Jenalyn Tue, 18 Oct 2011 01:27:33 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/10/arroz-con-pollo/#comment-1007168 I'm about to make this dish right now! I live in Tucson, AZ, and it is impossible to find Spanish Chorizo. :( I'm not substituting anything, but I'm hoping it will be delish! I was looking for a good, "one pot meal," because I'm tired too! :) Thank you fork the lovely photography and yummy recipes!! I’m about to make this dish right now! I live in Tucson, AZ, and it is impossible to find Spanish Chorizo. :( I’m not substituting anything, but I’m hoping it will be delish! I was looking for a good, “one pot meal,” because I’m tired too! :) Thank you fork the lovely photography and yummy recipes!!

]]> By: Natalie http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/10/arroz-con-pollo/#comment-966021 Natalie Sun, 02 Oct 2011 21:59:17 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/10/arroz-con-pollo/#comment-966021 Loved this... used the soyrizo instead of the chorizo and it came out perfect!! Loved this… used the soyrizo instead of the chorizo and it came out perfect!!

]]> By: Gina http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/10/arroz-con-pollo/#comment-514388 Gina Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:33:10 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/10/arroz-con-pollo/#comment-514388 Oh I love the pictures of the Arroz con Pollo. It is true Cuban comfort food. I am Cuban and Mama taught me to make it in 20 minutes! Luis & Nathan are right on the ball, use 8 oz. tomato sauce instead of the cut up tomatoes. Arroz con Pollo should make one swoon at the delicious taste. It is not supposed to have a kick at all. If you want a kick, eat Mexican food! LOL!! Oh I love the pictures of the Arroz con Pollo. It is true Cuban comfort food. I am Cuban and Mama taught me to make it in 20 minutes! Luis & Nathan are right on the ball, use 8 oz. tomato sauce instead of the cut up tomatoes. Arroz con Pollo should make one swoon at the delicious taste. It is not supposed to have a kick at all. If you want a kick, eat Mexican food! LOL!!

]]> By: Only The Best Food Processors http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/10/arroz-con-pollo/#comment-492548 Only The Best Food Processors Thu, 16 Dec 2010 18:48:33 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/10/arroz-con-pollo/#comment-492548 Nice recipe. Sounds like a good one to try over the Xmas break coming up. Thanks Nice recipe. Sounds like a good one to try over the Xmas break coming up. Thanks

]]> By: academic who cooks http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/10/arroz-con-pollo/#comment-463924 academic who cooks Fri, 19 Nov 2010 02:20:10 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/10/arroz-con-pollo/#comment-463924 I'm a huge fan of smittenkitchen! Thanks, Deb, for the cheekiness and the fab food! I am planning on making the Arroz con Pollo for dinner this weekend - what kind of beer do you recommend using and do you have any wine pairing recommendations? I'm thinking a Spanish Rioja might do the trick given the tomato base? I’m a huge fan of smittenkitchen! Thanks, Deb, for the cheekiness and the fab food! I am planning on making the Arroz con Pollo for dinner this weekend – what kind of beer do you recommend using and do you have any wine pairing recommendations? I’m thinking a Spanish Rioja might do the trick given the tomato base?

]]> By: Pam http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/10/arroz-con-pollo/#comment-462188 Pam Sun, 14 Nov 2010 20:03:54 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/10/arroz-con-pollo/#comment-462188 This was very good! I added green olives and capers. I couldn't find spanish chorizo so used andouille sausage. I omitted the beer, no special reason why, just don't cook with it. Thanks for the recipe! Can't wait to choose something from your index to make next week! This was very good! I added green olives and capers. I couldn’t find spanish chorizo so used andouille sausage. I omitted the beer, no special reason why, just don’t cook with it. Thanks for the recipe! Can’t wait to choose something from your index to make next week!

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