Chef Mika Leon’s version of Congri Cubano (aka Moros y Cristianos) is a one-pot wonder with rice, beans and bacon! It’s as comforting as it is impressive.

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Congri Cubano
Recipe courtesy of Mika Leon
Level: Easy
Total: 1 hr 50 min
Active: 35 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings

This Cuban classic, also known as Moros y Cristianos, has been a family favorite for generations. It’s essentially black beans and rice cooked together, but it all starts with a sofrito of garlic, onions, peppers and sázon (seasoning). Then we mix in black beans, white rice and bacon for a deep, savory flavor. Some regions of Cuba use red beans, but in my family it’s black beans all the way for congri. It’s hearty, flavorful and pure comfort on a plate!

Ingredients

10 ounces dried black beans
4 bay leaves
4 tablespoons olive oil
6 ounces bacon, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 small green bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup long-grain white rice

Directions

In a medium Dutch oven, combine the black beans, 2 of the bay leaves and 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the beans are tender but not fully cooked (they will cook more with the rice), about 1 hour. Strain the beans, reserving 1 1/4 cups of the cooking liquid (black bean broth) for later use. Discard the bay leaves.

In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crisp, about 8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.

To the pot with the bacon fat, add the onion, bell pepper, garlic and 2 teaspoons of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the onion powder, garlic powder, oregano and cumin. Cook until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.

Add the rice to the pot and stir over medium heat to toast the grains for 30 seconds. Stir the crispy bacon back into the pot, then add the remaining 2 bay leaves, cooked beans and 1 1/4 cups reserved black bean broth. Season with salt to taste, ensuring the liquid is well-seasoned. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover tightly and let simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 18 to 20 minutes.

Once the rice is cooked, remove the pot from the heat. Discard the bay leaves and fluff the rice with a fork. Taste and adjust seasonings and salt if necessary. Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over the rice and serve.

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Crispy Chicken Skins
Recipe courtesy of Ree Drummond
Level: Easy
Total: 50 min
Active: 10 min
Yield: 18 pieces

Ingredients
6 large skin-on chicken breasts
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Gently pull the skin off the chicken breasts (reserve the breast meat for another use), pat dry and cut in thirds lengthwise. Place them skin-side up in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

Mix the salt, pepper, thyme and rosemary together in a small bowl, crushing the spices with a spoon. Sprinkle the chicken skins with some of the spice mix; it makes more than you need, but you can keep it for another day. Cover the skins with a layer of parchment and top with a baking sheet to weigh it down, making sure the top sheet presses down on the skins.

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These gummies might look cute, but they’re made with the second HOTTEST chile peppers in the world.

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Carolina Reaper Gummies
Recipe courtesy of Stephanie Boswell
Level: Advanced
Total: 8 hr 20 min (includes chilling time)
Active: 20 min
Yield: about 100 gummies

Care to test your mettle? Think chicken wings are kids’ stuff? The heat in these insanely spicy gummy candies comes from Carolina Reapers, the second hottest chile peppers in the world (maniacal laughter). Be warned: The gummies are not for the faint of heart, so take caution.

Ingredients

Gummies:
44 grams powdered gelatin (1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon)
Nonstick cooking spray, for the molds
228 grams sugar (1 cup plus 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons)
228 grams glucose syrup (3/4 cup)
28 grams sorbitol (1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon)
1 to 3 tablespoons Carolina Reaper paste (pureed Carolina Reaper peppers), powder or dried peppers processed in a food processor, or to taste depending on how hot you want these to be (see Cook’s Note)
2 teaspoons citric acid
1/8 teaspoon cherry extract, or more to taste
Red or desired color food coloring, as needed

Coating:
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup citric acid

Directions

Special equipment: three 40-cavity silicone mini skull molds (each cavity about 1 inch long by 3/4 inch wide); food prep gloves; an eye cover

For the gummies: Mix together the gelatin and 150 grams water (2/3 cup) in a medium bowl and allow to bloom, about 3 minutes.

Oil three 40-cavity silicone mini skull molds with cooking spray and wipe away excess. Reserve upside down to encourage draining.

Mix together the sugar, glucose and sorbitol in a medium pot and bring to a boil. Mix in the gelatin mixture to combine. Remove from the heat and add the Carolina Reaper paste or powder, citric acid, cherry extract and food coloring. Whisk well to combine. Let the mixture settle for just a couple of minutes; you will see small amounts of white foam coming to the top. Pour through a strainer to remove the foam and any pepper chunks or seeds.

Pour into the prepared molds and chill at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours.

For the coating: Combine the sugar and citric acid in a medium bowl. Remove the gummies from the molds and add to the bowl with the sugar mixture. Toss to create sour gummies! Enjoy!

Cook’s Note
When handling Carolina Reaper peppers, paste or powder, use food prep gloves and an eye cover to avoid skin or eye contact, and wash hands thoroughly after use.

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