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Vegan Broad Bean Salad You are going to enjoy making the easy Vegan Broad Bean Salad. It is a perfect Meatless Monday Recipe Idea. The Meatless Monday Initiative The campaign to eliminate meat from one’s diet for one day a week has evolved into a global movement. Meatless Monday help give your digestive system a…
Home-made pizzas are ideal for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This was my first time using the Jamaica’s National Fruit as a topping for pizza. Ackee and codfish is Jamaica’s National Dish . This dish is usually served as a breakfast item with a starch item such as: dumplings, yam and/or Breadfruit. The Ackee and Codfish Pizza is another…
As I got older, I started gaining weight. My weight gain was mainly from elevated stress levels and consequent overeating. My energy level started to decrease and my body started changing. I eventually became motivated to join a gym and consciously paid attention to how much I ate. This experience led me to think about…
Bananas are one of the most versatile fruit on the market. One of my favorite childhood food is Banana Fritters. The recipe includes a simple mixture of flour, mashed ripe bananas, brown sugar, flour and baking powder. In addition, Vanilla extract and nutmeg are often added as flavoring agents. The batter is then shallow fried…
Growing up, pineapple skins were used to make a very refreshing drink. Including fresh pineapple in your diet is a great way to include a variety of vitamins and minerals ranging from Vitamin C to Potassium. Pineapple is also well known for containing an enzyme called Bromelain, that has been shown to help with digestion…
Let’s explore the flavors of Haitian dishes. Djon Djon, a flavorful black mushroom rice dish, Griot, tender pieces of marinated and fried pork, and Akra, a savory fritter made with grated malanga and spices, are among the most popular Haitian dishes. Each dish is bursting with distinct flavors that make Haitian cuisine a sensory delight….
A plant-based lifestyle is becoming increasingly popular because everyone wants to live a healthy life through what they eat. This Vegetarian “Detox” Soup is a delicious Meatless Monday recipe idea that I believe the entire family will enjoy. Why Meatless Monday? Meatless Monday is a popular trend among people who want to cut meat out…
This vegetarian pizza is ideal for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner or even a party item. It’s very quick, easy and nutritious – less than 1/2 the calories of regular pizzas. Convenience foods can be substituted for fresh ingredients. For strict vegetarians, cheese can be substituted for soy cheese product. This vegetarian pizza is ideal for…
Peppered Steak with Carrot Raisin Brown Rice & Oven Roasted Broccoli/Radish. Peppered Steak is one of my favorite steak dishes. Because the steaks are cut in strips they are cooked very fast and absorbs the juices from the sweet peppers and onions. Carrot Raisin Rice This a great way to step up your rice game….
I love eating fresh tomatoes, but I prefer to eat them with a sprinkle of salt and black pepper. There are different species of tomatoes and they vary in taste, color, shapes and sizes. Because tomatoes are grown in abundance, they are therefore available all year round. This blog will highlight how the consumption of…