Jambalaya – The Great Comfort Food of Louisiana

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Jambalaya is a comforting and filling rice dish that originates from the French quarter of New Orleans. Each region has slightly different variations that include a vast range of meats and seafood prepared with rice, vegetables and spices in the same pot. It is easy to make in large batches and a crowd pleaser at large events. You will often see it at music festivals, tailgate parties, church fairs, weddings, political rallies and sporting events. It is easy to serve a large family gatherings and make a simple week night meal that can be adapted depending on who is at the table.

Jamaican Jerk! The Caribbean is Calling!

Jamaican Jerk

Jamaican Jerk, is an aromatic grilled-meat dish mostly associated with Jamaica but common throughout the Caribbean. Jerk refers to a style of cooking in which the main ingredient – often chicken but sometimes other meat, seafood or vegetables – is coated in spices, poked with holes to distribute the marinade and slow-cooked over a fire or grill. Traditionally the firewood is green pimento wood positioned over burning coals and the resulting smoke is key to the flavor of the dish.

The All-American Burger: How to Cook up a Proud Memorial Day

When we organize our thoughts about Memorial Day, the All-American Burger should not take center stage. Memorial Day is above all a time to honor and respect the men and women in uniform who have sacrificed their lives for this country. Healthy Gourmet is deeply grateful to those who are responsible for the freedom and liberties that we enjoy today.

Tortillas, Sauce, Cheese and Filling – The Whole Enchilada

Healthy Gourmet continues to celebrate the Tastes of Texas this week and in its honor, we offer you a ‘potted history’ of (‘the big’) Enchilada, one of Mexico’s famed national dishes and an overview of its many variations. The traditional enchilada is a dish that inspired our Baked Chicken Enchilada prepared meal.

Texas Food – Fusion Cuisine of The Lone Star State

When someone asks “what is Texas Cuisine” we are hard-pressed to come up with just one or two signature dishes or a singular style of cooking. We could list well-known signature dishes such as “Barbecue”, “Chicken Fried Steak” or “Tex-Mex” but this would only provide half an answer.

An Authentic Cinco de Mayo

In the United States, Cinco de Mayo is widely interpreted as a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with substantial Mexican-American populations. Revelers mark the occasion with parades, parties, mariachi music, Mexican folk dancing and traditional foods like tacos and mole poblano. Interestingly, Cinco De Mayo is more of an American than Mexican holiday. Los Angeles, Chicago and Healthy Gourmet’s hometown Houston hold some of the largest festivals.

What is the true meaning behind Cinco de Mayo and where did it originate? Let’s examine the cultural center of Puebla in central Mexico where Cinco de Mayo originates and take a look at the regional Mexican cuisine that inspires some of Healthy Gourmet’s freshly prepared meals like our Barbacoa Breakfast Hash, Beef Fajita Bean Bowl and Big Texas Chili.

Garlic: The Triple Threat In Your Kitchen

By the end of this blog I can almost guarantee that you will learn at least one thing about the benefits of garlic that you didn’t know before you started as well as the answer to this trivia question: Garlic is a vegetable otherwise known by what name? To find out the answer you’re going to have to read on and search for it…

Healthy Gourmet’s menu is inspired by world cuisine. We use garlic frequently in both fresh and powdered form to replicate authentic recipes from around the world. Whether your taste buds are attuned to Asian, African, European or American homestyle food, we’ve got you covered. You may be pleased to know that the garlic you’re eating is bringing more to the table than just flavor.

How Your Greens Can Help Beat Your Blues

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Planning meals, feeding the family and thinking about food in general have become central to our daily routine during the Covid-19 lockdown. We are trying to follow the #stayathome mantra but in the process of doing so are finding ourselves in a predicament: We are almost always within close proximity of the kitchen and stress eating is becoming a temptation.

Somewhere Over The Rainbow…

Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue and the Coronavirus Pandemic will end. In the mean time we need to focus on health and nutrition – in particular what to eat during lockdown to ensure we are consuming everything our body needs to keep our immune system and wellbeing in top shape.

Celebrating Easter In Splendid Isolation

Pass The Remote!

Celebrate Easter remotely? The upcoming holidays – meaning Easter, Passover and other Holy holidays and celebrations – may feel quite strange this year. The idea of remote celebrations is not a practice we are accustomed to. These occasions are traditionally a time for gathering with friends and family around a table or at a place of worship. However, with social distancing in place, families will need to find creative ways to get together for their quarantine festivities.