October 2, 2018
Published by FoodTrients

Kale Salad Gets Spicy with Almonds & Peppers

Be warned: When you serve this salad, everyone will be asking you for the recipe. It hits all the right spots—salty, sweet, crunchy, cheesy and fresh! Prep tip: Use bumpy, dark green dinosaur lacinato kale, which tends to be less bitter and tough than curly-leafed kale. Chopped Kale Salad with Spiced Almonds and Red Pepper Ingredients: 2 Tbs. olive oil (divided) 1 tsp. curry powder 1/2 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. unfiltered honey 1/2 cup raw almonds 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives 1 small red pepper (seeded and cut into thin strips) 1/2 large bunch kale (washed, stems removed, and chopped) […]
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September 4, 2018
Published by adrienne_lee

Say Hello to Huli-Huli Veggie Bowls

Huli-huli is a traditional Hawaiian dish, made with chicken that’s marinated in a sweet-and-sour sauce and turned many times during cooking. In this dish, we’ve replaced the chicken with tofu, but you can use chicken if you prefer. We paired it with bowls full of whole-grain rice and veggies. HULI-HULI VEGGIE BOWLS Ingredients: 8 ounces extra-firm tofu (or 1 cup cooked chicken meat, cut into pieces) 1½ cups pineapple juice ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 4 tsp. minced ginger 4 green onions, sliced thinly 2 Tbs. low-sodium natural ketchup 2 tsp. sesame oil ¼ […]
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August 27, 2018
Published by Grace O

Eat to the Beat of Caribbean Superfoods!

The Caribbean is blessed in so many ways. There is the famous weather, which is warm and sunny during the winter when most of North America is shivering, and the gorgeous turquoise water and sugary white (or sometimes pink!) sands with Calypso music wafting. What I love about the Caribbean is the blend of cultures, which gives richness to the language, traditions and especially the food. There are influences from every civilization, East and West, that ever set foot on these island gems — from the indigenous Amerindian people, who were followed by British, Spanish, French and Dutch explorers, to […]
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August 7, 2018
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Life Is Sweet with Slow Cooker Tacos

Loved by kids and adults, the sweet mango habanero salsa and spices in this recipe make the tacos from LA VICTORIA taste restaurant-quality. And the best part is your crockpot does all the work. It’s one of the best easy slow cooker chicken recipes that will become your weeknight staple. Mango Habanero Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos Ingredients: 1 (16-ounce) jar LA VICTORIA® Mango Habanero Salsa 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained) 1 (15-ounce) can corn kernels (rinsed and drained) 1 (4-ounce) can LA VICTORIA® Fire Roasted Diced Green Chiles 4 garlic cloves peeled 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 […]
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April 24, 2018
Published by Grace O

Cherimoya’s Health Benefits Are a Beauty to Behold

If you’ve never tried cherimoya, you are in for a real treat.  Also known as a “custard apple,” one juicy bite and you’ll know why. The taste is the best qualities of mango, banana, papaya, and vanilla flavors and the flesh itself is creamy smooth. Cherimoyas are native to South America, but I have several of the small, bushy trees growing on my ranch near San Diego where they produce fruit from March through May. You can smash cherimoyas and use the pulp in smoothies or as a sauce for ice cream, but I love to cut them in half […]
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February 12, 2018
Published by Grace O

Tofu Dishes Are Perfect for Meatless Monday Menus

Tofu is an excellent meat substitute. Like miso and tempeh, tofu contains phytoestrogens, or weak plant-like estrogens.  These phytochemicals are known as isoflavones; and eating soy foods, especially starting in adolescence, can reduce a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer, as one study of Canadian women suggested. If you’re trying to have meatless Mondays or just reduce your meat consumption whenever possible, these tofu recipes offer healthy, satisfying and delicious options.   Sweet and Savory Maple Herb Roasted Tofu Serves 2-3 If you think tofu lacks flavor, you have to give this sweet, savory, and herbaceous soy-based holiday entree a […]
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January 16, 2018
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Pile on the Flavor with This Polenta Bowl

This flavorful grain bowl incorporates all the familiar flavors of Mexican food, with a spicy, creamy polenta as the base. Green Chile Cheese Polenta Bowls Ingredients: FOR THE BLACK BEAN RELISH 1 (14.5-ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained) 2 Roma tomatoes (cored, seeded and chopped ) ½ cup chopped red bell pepper ¼ cup diced red onion 1 ripe avocado (pitted, peeled and chopped) 1 Tbs. fresh lime juice ½ cup loosely packed fresh cilantro 1 clove garlic (minced) 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 1 Tbs. red wine vinegar ¼ tsp. salt FOR THE POLENTA 4 cups water 1 […]
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December 11, 2017
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Chocolate Peppermint Cookies Perk Up Holidays

Nothing says it’s holiday time like peppermint – candy canes, peppermint ice cream, and now. . .Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cookies.  Chocolate and peppermint are a perfect pairing and will brighten up any holiday celebration. If you’re not keen on cold treats in the winter, the chocolate cookies are delicious on their own. This recipe is from Delicious Living Magazine, which suggests that you can substitute mint chocolate chip or mocha frozen yogurt or ice cream, if you prefer. You’ll have lots of ice cream left over to enjoy with another dessert. Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cookies Yield: 12 1 cup whole-wheat pastry […]
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