As the weather cools down, people start craving warm, comforting meals. The desire to indulge in hearty dishes that soothe the soul is universal. However, when it comes to winter dishes, calorie-laden options overshadow healthier ones. To satisfy the craving for comfort food without compromising health, here are some healthy winter dishes from around the world: 1. Miso soup (Japan)…
The perfect holiday appetizer, Swedish gravlax is the ideal dish to share with friends and family, and it's surprisingly simple (and affordable!) to make at home. Traceable back to 14th century Sweden, when salt was prohibitively expensive, but food preservation was necessary, gravlax translates to “buried salmon.” Fishermen would bury their freshly caught salmon in the ground with birch bark,…
The weather in Scotland abounds with chilly, rainy days which call for a hearty warming meal. This recipe fits the bill, utilizing a low and slow cooking method that’s hands-off and fills your home with delicious smells all afternoon. Slow-cooking the beef not only makes it taste delicious and tender, it actually makes it healthier and easier to digest. The…
One of Spanish culture's best-known and most culturally significant recipes, paella is now beloved worldwide for its rich flavor and numerous variations. Originally from the Valencian community on the Mediterranean coast of Spain, paella is traditionally prepared with rabbit, chicken, beans, and broth. Some versions include meat and/or seafood; vegetables are also popular. The recipe below delivers a big punch…
Originating on the isle of Crete, Kolokithokeftedes are now popular throughout all the Greek Islands and incorporate classic Greek flavors to delicious effect. Translating to ‘zucchini meatball,’ Kolokithokeftedes make a delicious and satisfying meal, especially when paired with creamy tzatziki. In the recipe below, traditional white flour is swapped for chickpea flour, making these fritters gluten-free and packed with plant-based…
For centuries, miso has held a celebrated place in the cuisine and culture of Japan. Traditionally a fermented soybean paste, miso comes in many versions and varieties (over 1,300 worldwide!). Aged for varying lengths, sometimes just a few months (producing a lighter, sweeter miso) and sometimes years (producing a darker, more savory miso), it can also be made from rice,…
Consider chipotle peppers in adobo sauce your secret weapon in the kitchen. Smoky, spicy and tangy, they’re made of dried jalapeno peppers which have been rehydrated, smoked, then packed in a thick, tangy sauce made with tomatoes and spices. Both the peppers and the sauce lend their flavor to this recipe, and when combined with sweet maple syrup, they make…
Vegetables can be a tough sell at the table, particularly if you’re serving little ones or picky eaters. This creamy and delicious pasta sauce blends together a nutrition-packed combination of vegetables and greens, while still tasting as mild and delicious as your run-of-the-mill sauce. The trick is roasting the vegetables, which caramelizes their natural sugars, making your final dish extra…
Ssam means “wrap” in Korean, and bap means “rice,” typically combining with meat and vegetables in a lettuce wrap to make a delicious and flavor-packed meal. Here we roast tender chicken thighs with savory soy sauce and sweet pomegranate juice, which cooks down into a deliciously sticky glaze that perfectly pairs with rice and crisp broccoli. The combinations are endless…
Popular throughout Somalia, especially during the Muslim holy days of Ramadan, this deliciously sweet and savory bread is the ideal way to break a fast, or to simply enjoy as an afternoon pick-me-up. This version gets a probiotic kick from labneh, a soft Middle Eastern cheese made from strained yogurt, which fills each pillowy roll. Traditionally topped with sweetened condensed…
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