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Garlicky Tomato Salad
Plum and cherry tomatoes taste good year-round, so you can enjoy this salad anytime. In the summer, feel free to substitute yellow or heirloom tomatoes. Grilled shrimp is superb in this salad, so add it if you want to turn this into a main dish. Try this with sliced mint leaves in place of the basil or use half mint and half basil.
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
Sweet Pepper, Onion and Tomato Salad
Use red, green, yellow or orange bell peppers to make this delicious side dish even more colorful!
Budget-Friendly Vegetable Stew with Whole Wheat Dumplings
What’s better during the fall than a warm, tasty soup? This budget-friendly recipe is fairly easy.
What's in Season: Fresh Corn
Summertime means barbecues, beach trips, playing in the sun, and of course, fresh sweet corn. May through September you can find an abundance of sweet corn at grocery stores and farmers markets, ready to grill, boil, or even fresh from the cob.
Beef and Sweet Potato Stew
You can substitute butternut squash for the sweet potatoes in this recipe if you’d like. This stew is excellent served over the Root Vegetable Cakes .
Jamaican Pork Tenderloin Roast
One of the most pleasurable ways to eat lean meat is to pair it with fruit. Here, a small amount of tropical fruit juice goes a long way, adding unique flavor, succulence, and a boost of antioxidants. This roast is delightful paired with butternut squash, sweet potatoes, or dark leafy greens.
Watermelon Season: What You Need to Know
Watermelon is one of the most popular fruits in the world¬—and for good reason. It's not only a delicious and refreshing treat, but it's also packed with nutrients that are beneficial for your health. Whether you're enjoying a slice at a summer barbecue or adding it to a fruit salad, watermelon is the perfect addition to any meal.
How to Make Plant-Powered and Low-Carb Meals
Plant-based meals are packed with nutrients and minerals that are great for keeping the body powered. Even if you aren’t vegetarian or vegan, swapping a plant-based meal in one or twice a week could be beneficial. But how does that work with the Diabetes Plate ? The Diabetes Plate is a simple way to eat a lower carb, balanced meal. Created by the American Diabetes Association’s nutritional experts, this easy-to-follow method of meal planning and eating requires no measuring, weighing, or calculating. Using a 9-inch plate, fill half with non-starchy veggies. Then split the other half with ¼
Tzatziki and Vegetables
Traditional Mediterranean tzatziki sauce is perfect for dipping low-carb non-starchy vegetables. It can also be used as a topping on salads, sandwiches or wraps.