Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
At Home With SAGENational Hispanic Heritage Month is a dedicated time to celebrate the culture, contributions, and influence of Hispanic Americans on the history and culture of the United States. While it may seem strange to begin and end a celebration mid-month, that monthlong period is purposeful because it's all-encompassing. Independence and Día de la Raza The United States begins its celebration on September 15 because it's the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Mexico and Chile celebrate...
Celebrating September Jewish Holidays
At Home With SAGEThis September is unique because Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot fall within the same month. Determined by the Hebrew calendar, these holidays fall on different dates each year, typically between September and October. Let’s take a closer look at each of these religious holidays and their culinary traditions. Rosh Hashana Rosh Hashana, meaning “head of the year,” celebrates the Jewish New Year and commemorates the birth of the universe. A time to celebrate new beginnings, Rosh Hashana is...
From Our Kitchen: Baby Bella Mushroom Burger
From Our Kitchen, At Home With SAGEIf your family is interested in trying more plant-based meals, make this vegetarian entrée. It’s a great alternative to animal protein-based burgers while providing a good source of B vitamins, potassium, fiber, and antioxidants. And mushrooms are trending in 2020, after all! Servings: 4 burgers Prep time: 30 minutes, plus at least 2 hours for refrigeration Cook time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 8 ounces mushrooms 2 teaspoons vegetable oil ½ cup diced onions 2 peeled, minced fresh garlic cloves 1 tablespoon...
From Our Kitchen: A Week's Worth of Top Allergen-Free Dinners
From Our Kitchen, At Home With SAGEEnjoy this week’s worth of SAGE Chef-created dinner recipes! All of these are served at some of our schools and are free of the top 12 allergens in the U.S. and Canada: eggs, fish, gluten, milk, mustard, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, sulfites, tree nuts, and wheat. SUNDAY: London Broil Serves 6 Ingredients: 2 pounds, 2 ounces beef top round ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper Vegetable oil Preparation: Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line sheet pan...