This little known tree is a superfood on steroids! Fast growing and highly nutritious, this incredible plant has the potential to banish malnutrition abroad and bolster food security at home. And yet, I bet you’ve never heard of it. The plant I’m talking about is Moringa Oleifera, commonly just referred to simply as “moringa.” This …
Here’s my recipe for pesto! 2 cups of fresh basil leaves, packed 1/3 cup pecans, toasted at 350 for about 5 minutes 2 cloves of garlic 3 Tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated Blend all ingredients except parmesan together in blender for a few minutes. Add cheese and blend an additional minute. Use …
Ever seen this weird looking veggie in an Italian market or grocery store? No, it’s not just baby broccoli –in fact, it’s a different species entirely! This weird little broccoli look-alike has a slightly bitter, nutty taste that can be used in so many ways! So let’s get to know Rapini, also called Broccoli Raab. …
If there’s anything that annoys me when I’m looking for a recipe, it’s wading through commentary to get to the ingredients. So, here’s the recipe, and I’ll go into further detail below! about 2 lbs of purple sweet potatoes 1 egg about 1.5 cups flour, as needed nutmeg, fresh! Preheat oven to 425 degrees Roast …
Look out Pumpkin Spice! Sweet Potatoes are here to steal the show this holiday season. Know it: Sweet potatoes are a native of South America, where they’ve been cultivated for around 3000 years, maybe even longer. But this plant was destined to make its way across the globe, with some help from its human allies. …
“Souffle.” Did you get a little scared? The very word is enough to make most home cooks start shaking in their oven mitts. People dread the idea of making a souffle — it seems so fancy, so finicky, so… French. In fact, most Texans (and probably most Americans in general) have never made a souffle! …
Ah, good ole’ tomato sauce. Undeniably delicious. But also a little basic and after a while, ehhh, you need something more exciting. If you’ve been stuck in a rut when it comes to sauce, red bell pepper, tomato’s relative, makes a delicious alternative! My local market was having a special on red peppers, so this …
It’s a good thing Popeye didn’t live in Texas. Spinach was brought over from cool European climates, so it’s not a fan of Texas summer’s blistering heat and parching drought. Our soaring temperatures do a good job of incinerating any hopes of a summertime spanikopita. But wait… a hero emerges! Who is this surprisingly ornamental, …
What food isn’t better when it’s fried? Why, none of course! Naturally, this goes for nopalitos as well. Let’s talk history for a minute. Deep fried fritters were introduced to Japan in the 1500’s by Europeans, namely the Portuguese. The Japanese added their own influences to this battering and frying technique thus creating…. (drumroll, please) …
Alright! So maybe you’ve read my article about nopales, and you want to broaden your culinary horizons and give those those prickly paddles a chance. And why wouldn’t you? They’re full of fiber, low in calories, and contain many vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A and C and smaller amounts of the B complex vitamins. …
