September is Hunger Action Month. In Central Florida, more than half a million individuals face hunger and we're calling on you this month to help Stock The Shelves. One unique way to honor Hunger Action Month is by cooking the Ropa Vieja. This dish is inexpensive, easy to make, versatile, and lasting. But you may be asking, what does Ropa Vieja have to do with hunger?The … [Read more...] about Hunger Action Month Recipe: Ropa Vieja
Recipes
Easy Roasted Vegetables with Honey and Balsamic Syrup
Serves 4 for a main dish or 6 as a side item. Ingredients ½ lb brussels sprouts halved½ lb cut carrots into ½” slices½ lb small new potatoes halved – ¼ lb purple, ¼ lb white2 large shallots quartered3 tbsp olive oil¾ tsp kosher salt½ tsp freshly ground black pepper2 tbsp balsamic syrup1 tbsp Honey for Good Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a … [Read more...] about Easy Roasted Vegetables with Honey and Balsamic Syrup
Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Goat Cheese
Serves 3-4 as a side item. Ingredients For roasting: 1 Lg. Butternut Squash cut into cubes 1 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 11/2 tbsp. Honey for Good 1 tsp Garlic Powder 1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper Himalayan Pink Salt - to taste 1/1 tsp Black Pepper For add-ons: Pumpkin Seeds Organic Dried Cranberries Parsley - small handful chopped Herb Goat Cheese - crumbles to … [Read more...] about Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Goat Cheese
Corn and Black Bean Salad
Serves 8 to 10 as a side dish. Ingredients 2 (15 oz.) cans corn, drained and rinsed2 (15 oz.) cans black beans, drained and rinsed1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes, drained1/2 cup red onion, diced5 green onions, sliced thin1 red bell pepper, remove seeds and stem, diced1 Tbsp garlic, minced1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced1/4 cup lime … [Read more...] about Corn and Black Bean Salad
Reunion Salad
Serves 9 to 11 as a side dish. Ingredients 1 can (15 oz.) black-eyed peas1 cucumber with seeds removed, diced1 tomato diced1/2 red onion, diced1/4 cup chopped cilantro or parsley1-2 Tbsp mayonnaise1-2 Tbsp red wine vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Directions Drain and rinse black eyed peas.Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, stir. Served best when thoroughly … [Read more...] about Reunion Salad
