Celebrating Caribbean American Heritage Month
From Our KitchenCaribbean American Heritage Month has been observed in June since 2006 to recognize and celebrate Caribbean Americans’ contributions to the United States and to raise awareness about their culture, history, and heritage. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2019 American Community Survey, there are about 8.5 million people in the country who were either born in the Caribbean or reported Caribbean ancestry. Caribbean cuisine is a fusion of African, Creole, European, Latin American, Middle Eastern, and Asian influences...
From Our Kitchen: Berry Swirl Tofu Cheesecake
From Our KitchenIt’s berry season! Use your freshly picked raspberries and strawberries for this protein-rich, summer-inspired dessert. Ingredients: 1/8 cup raspberries 1 ¼ cups strawberries 1 tablespoon strawberry jam Cooking spray 1 1/3 cups crushed graham crackers 2 tablespoons trans fat-free margarine 1 tablespoon brown sugar 8 ounces firm tofu 2/3 cup cream cheese 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 egg ½ teaspoon unsweetened lemon juice ½ teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 7 raspberries (garnish) Preparation: Trim...