Our African Heritage & Health program has been cooking up a new resource this spring. The National Black Child Development Initiative kindly invited Oldways to co-create a culturally rich recipe book for families with children, using the alphabet as our guide. The standards for these…
As the Program Manager of Oldways African Heritage & Health Program, I am a lover of all things tuber. The tuber (or root) family boasts the lineup of nutritional and culinary powerhouses such as the sweet potato, celeriac, cassava, taro, burdock, yucca, and many others. Thanks to Manuel…
Steven Petusevsky Remembers Culinary Cultural Epiphanies I first met Sara and Dun almost 25 years ago. The reason I remember this so well is because our kids were all toddlers and the introductory project involved creating a healthy future for our kids through food. Sara had children the same…
Bake or toast bread. While bread is toasting, mix together harissa and hummus, set aside. In a separate bowl, whip mustard, mango chutney, red wine vinegar, and 3 tablespoons of olive oil, set vinaigrette aside. Combine haricot verts and fresh arugula, then toss mango vinaigrette over greens,…
Mix the artichoke hearts, tomatoes, red onion, olives, garlic and basil together in a medium sized bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir the grated cheese into the salsa if using. Add enough olive oil so that the salsa reaches desired consistency. Cover and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes…
From grains to beans to greens, plant foods can be combined to create an endless list of nourishing, delicious meals found around the world. And because October is Vegetarian Awareness Month, this is the perfect time to celebrate the power of plant foods. Thats why Oldways has teamed up with…
This DIY Chocolate Hazelnut Spread, courtesy of Kathy Siegel, is packed with both nutrition and flavor and is a great way to involve kids in the kitchen. We are officially a couple weeks into Spring, the season typically associated with do-it-yourself (DIY) home projects. But did you know that…
Heat oven to 375°F. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add apples, cranberries, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; mix well. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in almonds and set aside. Place 1 phyllo sheet in the center of a baking sheet; brush with…
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet, brush the tops with olive oil, and bake for about 6 minutes per side, until lightly toasted. Combine the olives, garlic, lemon juice, and 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a food processor and blend to form a smooth paste. Spread…
In food processor, purée ½ cup of olives, Greek yogurt, 2 garlic cloves, zest and juice of 1 lemon, and 1 tablespoon of fresh oregano. Add purée and chicken to ziplock bag and evenly coat chicken. Let sit 30 minutes at room temperature or overnight in refrigerator. Preheat oven to 450°F. Add…
Preheat the oven to 425°F and bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cut the garlic head in half widthwise to expose the cloves. Place the split garlic in a small loaf pan and pour the olive oil on top. Cover the loaf pan with foil and bake it in the oven for […]
In time for National Mediterranean Diet Month, we caught up with John Mariani, author of the newly released, How Italian Food Conquered the World, You may know John as a prolific writer, publisher and reviewer. He is the food and travel columnist for Esquire magazine and wine columnist for…
