by Deborah Easton CHICKEN GUMBO This makeover recipe has great flavor and plenty of vegetables! It uses chicken breast, which is lower in fat than other parts of the chicken, like the thigh or skin. Ingredients 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth1/4 cup flour 11⁄2 pounds chicken breast, skinless and boneless, cut […]
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Somizi’s cookbook now the highest-selling book in its category
‘Dinner at Somizi’s – I Am Not A Chef’ is now the highest-selling book in its category as of January 2021 By Erene Roux Image: Somizi What started out as a hobby has blossomed into a nostalgic trip down culinary memory lane through Dinner at Somizi’s – I Am Not A Chef, a […]
Lazy Oxtail Stew
INGREDIENTS 1 large onion, chopped1 large green pepper, chopped2 cups mixed vegetables1 small can tomato paste (whisk tomato paste in one cup water to make tomato sauce)1/4 cup canola oil1 cup water3 pounds oxtail3 tablespoons curry powder mix.curry powder mix: 2 tablespoons curry powder, 1 teaspoon cayenne powder and 1 […]
smothered shrimp and crabmeat pan gravy
Joni Mitchell once sang, “Some get the gravy, some get the gristle.” If gravy represents the good things in life, it doesn’t get much more luxe than this. I can hardly imagine a gravy richer than one made with shrimp, crabmeat, and pan drippings. Makes 10 to 12 servings By […]
Jordin Sparks Whips Up Love in Baking Show on CLEO TV
Pictured: Jordin Sparks | Photo credit: CLEO TV The glow of love shines in her eyes as she holds up the special book of memories from her grandmother’s kitchen. The video that introduces the multiplatinum recording artist’s baking show reveals the emotional bound Jordin Sparks has with her Nana’s cooking. […]
Healthy Blueberry Pancakes
By: franki f April 16, 2020 Making healthy eating exciting and enticing is a tough one, especially because often you find yourself eating the same foods over and over again. This recipe is a game-changer. Not only is it healthy but it is exciting and filling too. Filling your body […]
How To Make Healthy Meatballs
How To Make Healthy Meatballs By: Hannah w Published on April 2, 2020 For those of you who grew up eating your mom’s delicious spaghetti and meatballs or meatballs and rice, then you know that they are one of the most delicious foods you can eat. Each bite tastier than […]
Now’s the Time to Teach At-Home Nutrition
By Defender News Service March 31, 2020 With a lot of parents facing the challenge of keeping housebound kids happy and healthy, this is the perfect time to teach kids the basics of nutrition and eating right. Consider these simple suggestions from Melanie Marcus, MA, RD, health, and nutrition communications manager […]
Recipes You Can Make Using Pantry Staples
From puttanesca to fried rice. By Bridget Hallinan Updated March 16, 2020 Whether you’re in a time crunch or under the weather, simple recipes really come in handy. That’s where your pantry comes in—using staples like chickpeas, beans, pasta, rice, and anchovies, as well as frozen vegetables and meats, you can build a dish with ingredients you […]