FOOD SPOTLIGHT: ORZO SPOTLIGHT CHICKEN OR SHRIMP
This Orzo Pasta dish is rich in fiber; carotenoids; antioxidants; potassium; vitamins C, K, B12; and selenium. It also has great anti-inflammatory properties, and supports bone health.
Enjoy!
AIR FRYER SERIES: KOREAN-INSPIRED CHICKEN TENDERLOIN LETTUCE WRAPS
This is the perfect dish for those days when you want a delicious dish, without much time in the kitchen. This dish I do for a Saturday dinner, it’s fast and soooo good. Besides this quick dish being easy, it’s also a great dose of protein, vitamins B, choline, and selenium from the chicken thighs. In this series I will be using the Cuisinart Air Fryer as it’s multifunctional. Here we go!
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AIR FRYER SERIES: ROTISSERIE CHICKEN
It doesn’t matter the season I’m always drawn to this recipe that can morph into other recipes. This is such a stress reliever. What also makes this recipe my go-to staple is the amount of healthy goodness in this chicken. We know that chicken is a great source of protein.
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AIR FRYER SERIES: CHICKEN SANDWICH
The best thing about this chicken sandwich is that you can be as creative as you want with the condiments. Sometimes I will add - avocado slices; jalapeños; or a cabbage slaw. This fun recipe not only is fast but delivers good health benefits. In this series I will be using the Cuisinart Air Fryer as it’s multifunctional. Here we go!
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AIR FRYER SERIES: TILAPIA WITH SAUTÉED RED POTATOES
With the Tilapia fish it’s light and mixes well with various side dishes. Tilapia is high in Vitamin B12 and protein, it’s low in fat, but rich in Phosphorus. The benefits of incorporating red potatoes are crazy. In this series I will be using the Cuisinart Air Fryer as it’s multifunctional. Here we go!
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AIR FRYER SERIES: CHICKEN WINGS
Who doesn’t love chicken wings??? I don’t know what it is about them that just makes me feel sooo dang comforted and happy. And I do mean happy. The best thing about this recipe is that from buying the organic chicken wings to sitting down and enjoying your wings is short - and so dang good. In this series I will be using the Cuisinart Air Fryer as it’s multifunctional. Here we go!
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AIR FRYER SERIES: CAULIFLOWER TACOS
This delish cauliflower taco is packed with the healthiest nutrients …it’s high in Vitamin C; B6; Panothenic Acid; Potassium; Manganese; Choline; Magnesium; Phosphorus; as well a great source of Folate. Oh! And a great source of fiber. In this series I will be using the Cuisinart Air Fryer as it’s multifunctional. Here we go!
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AIR FRYER SERIES: CHICKEN PARMESAN
Chicken Parmesan has always been one of my favorite comfort foods in Fall and Winter seasons. My hesitation to preparing it is that it’s involved recipe. This healthy goodness can help with your muscle mass, bone health, as well your appetite control. In this series I will be
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AIR FRYER SERIES: SALMON + ASPARAGUS
This dish delicious, easy to prepare, it’s loaded with great health benefits. It fights inflammation; improves Blood Lipids; improves Cholesterol; benefits for our heart health; good source of Selenium; Vitamin D; and great for eczema. In this series I will be using the Cuisinart Air Fryer as it’s multifunctional. Here we go!
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FOOD SPOTLIGHT: FOOL PROOF STEAK
Steak is one of the meats that can be an entire meal or an appetizer. There’s also constant debate on the best way to prepare steak. After countless attempts, some less successful than others, I have figured out the fool proof recipe.
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FOOD SPOTLIGHT: LIME & SALT-REMEDY FOR COLD
With winter fast approaching, it’s the season for pesky colds. The flu and viruses can put a halt your holiday plans or make it less enjoyable. I came across this recipe that is truly a miracle and requires only a couple ingredients you have at home. All you need is salt, lime, and some high quality raw honey.
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FOOD SPOTLIGHT: GENFO/ GA’AT
There is something to say about dishes to are so simple but somehow so complex. This paradoxical statement is to show that the simple ingredients in a dish can create an experience that is has a depth of different flavors. This humble dish is called genfo or (ga’at in Tigrinya). This dish that has its origins in the East African nations of Ethiopia and Eritrea has only 4 ingredients..
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FOOD SPOTLIGHT: GINGER REFRESHER
One of my favorite season-less drink is the Ginger Refresher. The crispness of sparkling water can carry you through the entire year. Ginger, Honey, Lemon, and Lime are all key ingredients to not only keep your gut healthy but to help stave off any illness.
This is super easy to create and will be enjoyed by even the most discerning guest.
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FOOD SPOTLIGHT: WATERMELON REFRESHER
People are shocked when I say that I hate watermelon. This grainy texture, the subtle sweetness, and somewhat musky smell has always made me sick. This drink is a way to make watermelon more palatable for people who do not like it. The end result is beyond delicious.
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FOOD SPOTLIGHT: AFFOGATO
Affogato is one of my favorite desserts. It combines my two favorite items- coffee and ice cream plus it is super quick to make. On the days I want to be a little “healthier” I will substitute the ice cream for either gelato or frozen yogurt. Regardless of which option you choose, the end result is beyond delicious.
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FOOD SPOTLIGHT: SHEPERD’S PIE
Sheperd’s Pie is a classic English dish. It has been personally one of my favorite comfort foods since I was a child. It is a little time consuming but the end result is beyond delicious.
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FOOD SPOTLIGHT: REINA PEPIADA
Arepas is a dish very unique to the countries of South America, mainly parts of Venezuela and Colombia. It is more of a dense cornmeal cake that is comparable to an American hamburger and that can be whipped up so quickly.
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FOOD SPOTLIGHT: MASOUB
Masoub is a dish very unique to the countries of the Arabian Peninsula, mainly parts of Saudi Arabia and Yemen. It is more of a dense banana pudding that can be whipped up so quickly.
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FOOD SPOTLIGHT: DATES
For thousands of years, dates have been the staple of the Middle Eastern diet. Stemming from Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent from about 4000 B.C., this resilient fruit has truly stood the test of time. In Quranic texts, it is said that Maryam (as) the mother of Jesus(as) ate dates to ease the the pains of childbirth.
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FOOD SPOTLIGHT: SUDANESE TAMIYA (FALAFEL)
For my deep fry recipe, I will be showing you how to make Sudanese style falafel (tamiya). Sudanese style falafel is a lesser known but equally good version of the infamous Egyptian style falafel. Since it utilizes less ingredients, it is quicker to whip up and even economical.
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