Haitian Style Chicken and Rice
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 2 cups brown rice 2 large bell peppers 1 large onion ½ small serrano pepper 2 limes 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs 2 Tablespoons canola oil ¾ cup orange juice ¼ cup water ¼ teaspoon dried thyme ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper Optional Ingredients Materials Cutting board Large skillet Measuring…Read More…
Hearty Vegetable Pasta
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 1 (16-ounce) package whole grain penne pasta 1 medium onion ½ pound carrots, or combination of carrots and winter squash 2 Tablespoons canola oil 1 (26-ounce) jar marinara sauce 1 (10-ounce) package firm tofu 1⁄3 cup milk ¼ teaspoon salt Dash of ground nutmeg Optional Ingredients Materials Box grater Colander Cutting board Large pot…Read More…
Hoppin’ John
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 2 medium celery stalks ½ large red bell pepper 1 medium onion 2 cloves garlic 1 (6-ounce) slice smoked, lean, low sodium ham 1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas 1 Tablespoon canola oil 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1½-3½ cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 cups instant brown rice ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste Pinch…Read More…
Holiday Roasted Butternut Squash
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 2 pounds butternut squash ¼ cup walnuts 2 Tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon dried sage ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 Tablespoon butter or canola oil ¼ cup dried cranberries 1 ½ Tablespoons maple syrup Optional Ingredients Materials Sharp knife Cutting board Measuring cups Measuring spoons Large mixing bowl Baking sheet…Read More…
Japanese Simmered Squash
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 1 medium acorn squash, about 2 pounds 2 cups water 2 Tablespoons brown sugar 2 Tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce Optional Ingredients Materials Sharp knife Cutting board Vegetable peeler Spoon Measuring cups Measuring spoons Large skillet Aluminum foil Instructions Rinse squash and cut in half. Scrape out seeds with a spoon. Cut squash along the…Read More…
Lentil Mango Salad
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 1 cup dried brown lentils 1 medium mango or apple 1 medium red bell pepper 1 large lemon ¼ cup canola oil ½ teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Optional Ingredients ½ cup minced fresh parsley and/or cilantro ½ cup chopped walnuts or toasted coconut Materials Colander Cutting board Fork…Read More…
Mango Salsa
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 2 large ripe mangoes 1 small cucumber 2 medium green onions 1 medium jalapeño pepper 2 medium limes ½ teaspoon salt Pinch of cayenne pepper Optional Ingredients 1 medium bell pepper ¼ cup fresh cilantro Materials Cutting board Measuring spoons Medium bowl Plastic wrap Sharp knife Instructions Rinse mangoes, cucumber, green onions, jalapeño pepper,…Read More…
Moroccan Carrot Salad
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 6 medium carrots ½ small onion 1 large lemon 3 Tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon curry powder ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ¼ cup dark or golden raisins Optional Ingredients Materials 2 small bowls Box grater Cutting board Measuring cups Measuring spoons Medium bowl Sharp knife Vegetable peeler Instructions Rinse and…Read More…
Mozzarella Sticks
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients Non-stick cooking spray 1 (8-ounce) chunk part-skim mozzarella cheese 3 large eggs 1 cup plain breadcrumbs ¾ teaspoon dried oregano, divided ¾ teaspoon dried basil, divided ¾ teaspoon dried parsley, divided 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce, no salt added Optional Ingredients Materials 2 small bowls Baking sheet Can opener Fork Measuring cups Measuring spoons…Read More…
Pasta with Beans and Greens
Posted OnNovember 9, 2021 byIngredients 1 (16-ounce) package whole wheat pasta 2 medium onions 1 medium carrot 3 large cloves garlic 2 pounds (1 large bunch) spinach or kale 2 (15½-ounce) cans great northern, cannellini, or lima beans 2 Tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes ¾ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black…Read More…