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Baked Chicken Empanadas
Chicken empanadas are fun to make and a great no-fork-needed appetizer. Baking these tasty treats gives a crispy crust with less fat and the Manzanilla olives add a delicious nutty flavor.
Cold Pasta Salad
A cookout just isn’t the same without mom’s pasta salad, and NFL linebacker Dont’a Hightower would agree! The cold pasta salad recipe from Dont’a Hightower’s mother stands out because she uses whole wheat spaghetti noodles. ADA nutrition team member Shamera Robinson, RD, applauds this approach. "Adding whole grains into your recipes is a simple way to bump up your fiber intake. To give it a boost, we increased the fiber even more by doubling the chopped veggies." “[I] definitely need whole grains to keep myself fueled, especially during workouts and the season. I enjoy mixing quinoa and brown
Creole Beef Steak
Latino cooks make churrascos with thin steak, which you can use instead of cube steak in this recipe, if desired.
Asian Kale Slaw
If you’ve never tried raw kale (or any kale), this is a great first recipe because the dressing is so flavorful. Kale is packed full of vitamin A and C and is low-carb. Your local grocery store or warehouse store might have the pre-package kale slaw, but you can substitute cabbage if desired.
What’s in Season: Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts grow on thick stalks covered in tiny sprouts and are a fall/winter vegetable that’s in season from August through March. You can buy them still on the stalk when they’re in peak season, or you can buy them loose. When choosing Brussels sprouts, look for small to medium-size sprouts that are all about the same size (for even cooking) and green in color (avoid bluish or grey hues). Avoid choosing the sprouts with any dark brown or grey spots. Uncooked Brussels sprouts will last for about a week stored in your refrigerator, while cooked sprouts last for two to three days. Brussel
Beef Sancocho
My grandparents would make sancocho over an open fire in their backyard; the wood smoke added so much flavor to the dish. Sancocho comes from the verb sancochar, which means to parboil. It is a very hearty soup common in all of Latin America, made of stewing hen, beef, and innards and served for lunch. Don’t worry; you don't have to start a fire to make this version! Receta en Español: Sancocho Carne de Res To make your own salt-free Adobo seasoning, combine 1 tbsp each of lemon pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried parsley, and achiote powder and 1/2 tbsp cumin. Store in
Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Jerk seasoning is a sweet and spicy blend of allspice, chili peppers (preferably scotch bonnet), fresh ginger, and a hint of brown sugar. Start marinating the chicken the day before for maximum flavor. Cooking on the grill adds a nice smoky flavor, but you could also bake the chicken in the oven.
Roasted Turkey & Vegetables
This dish is great with a side of roasted or mashed sweet potatoes. It's a great option for Thanksgiving if you don't want to cook an entire turkey.
Budget-Friendly Asian Turkey Burgers
Looking for a way to spice up your burgers? Then this recipe is just for you! Sauces used in this recipe like oyster sauce, Thai chili garlic and Sriracha can be found in the ethnic food aisle at the grocery.