Diet culture has painted a toxic picture that “ethnic” cuisines are “unhealthy.” The fact is, eating a diet that honors one's cultural background and experience IS nourishment. No matter your cultural or ethnic background, food can be a way of connecting with not only ourselves, but our families, cultures, and traditions. And while many of us are interested in improving overall health and … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Enjoying Your Cultural Foods: Newsflash…They all Fit, Babe.
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Recipe for Recovery: Mangú – Dominican Mashed Plantains
While overnight oats are cute and all… THIS Mangú is what I call breakfast rooted in tradition! According to My Dominican Kitchen, “Mangú is traditionally made by mashing boiled green plantains with a mix of its water, oil, and/or butter. It is heavily influenced by African cuisine as it comes from Africa’s Congo Region, which was brought to the island during the Trans-Atlantic slave … [Read more...] about Recipe for Recovery: Mangú – Dominican Mashed Plantains
Recipe for Recovery: Unstuffed Peppers with Frozen Vegetables
This healthy and delicious unstuffed peppers recipe uses frozen vegetables. Unstuffed Peppers Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 Tbs Olive Oil 1 cup Onion, frozen, chopped 2 cup Bell Pepper, frozen, chopped 1 lb Turkey, 93% lean, ground 1/4-1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp Chili Powder 1 1/2 tsp Cumin, ground 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper, … [Read more...] about Recipe for Recovery: Unstuffed Peppers with Frozen Vegetables
Recipe for Recovery: Easy Homemade Ramen Bowls
Here's a delicious Ramen recipe that you can make at home! This easy-to-make Ramen bowl, adapted from Fork Knife Swoon, can be made and ready to eat in less than an hour. Easy Homemade Ramen Bowls Yield: 2 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced or (2 tsp garlic powder) 2 tsp freshly grated ginger (or 1 … [Read more...] about Recipe for Recovery: Easy Homemade Ramen Bowls
Recipe for Recovery: Peanut Noodle Pasta Salad
Here is an easy, quick and relatively low-cost recipe is sure to please both meat-eaters, as well as vegetarians. This salad, from Tasty Recipes, is packed with protein from peanut butter/peanuts. This dish provides plenty of fiber and anti-oxidants from the vegetables and whole grain pasta. Peanut Noodle Pasta Salad (8 servings) Ingredients: 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup soy … [Read more...] about Recipe for Recovery: Peanut Noodle Pasta Salad