Empanadas are hand-held filled pastry turnovers that have been popular in Latin America for centuries. Every country from Spain to Mexico has their own version and a variety of fillings that range from savory, to spicy, to sweet. Empanadas are best known as portable and hearty meals for working people in factories or fields. A Brief History of Empanadas. Empanadas can be filled with seafood, meat, cheese, vegetables or fruit are wildly popular throughout Latin and South America. Empanadas are believed to have originated in Galicia (Spain) and Portugal where the Empanada Festival is part of G ..read more

You hear the word millennial constantly, referring to the generation born in the 1980s and 1990s, becoming young adults in the first decade of the 2000s. Millennials are technologically advanced and skilled in the use of new technologies that make their modern lifestyles possible and have become the generation of the Internet. Millennials are also changing the way we shop, cook and eat our meals: Millennials Want Transparency Millennials want to know what’s in their food and value simple, healthy ingredients. Millennials are health-conscious (and educated) and want to know what ingredients ..read more

Jambalaya is a one-pot dish similar to Jollof rice. Jambalaya is a spicy, seasoned rice dish that is often flavored with mixes of meat, poultry or seafood. Jambalaya is best known as Louisiana’s premier Creole dish of Spanish and French influence. Jambalaya is one of the most requested foods by visitors to Louisiana. In Louisiana, at any event serving jambalaya, the more people you see eating it, the merrier the celebration will be. There are many variations on Jambalaya Recipes can include beef, fresh pork, chicken, duck, shrimp, oysters, crayfish or sausage, combined typically with onions ..read more

Jollof Rice is a West African spicy, one-pot rice dish containing fried and stewed tomatoes, onion and chili peppers as its flavor base. Many West African countries claim ownership of Jollof rice but the dish may have originated in Senegal dating back to the Jolof (Wolof) Empire. The word jollof in the language of the Wolof people literally means “one pot”. Regardless of origin, West African countries each have their own way of cooking Jollof rice. This West African stew will always contain rice, tomatoes and chili peppers, but additional ingredients vary by geographical region. Countries with ..read more

 While plantains are similar to bananas, they are considered more vegetable than fruit due to their high starch content. Plantains are often cooked before serving and are used in many savory dishes much like a potato and very popular in Western Africa and the Caribbean. Plantains are often fried or baked, may be known as “cooking bananas” and are a rich source of fiber, vitamins A, C, and B-6, plus the minerals magnesium and potassium. Plantains are high in carbohydrates, low in fat and provide a number of health benefits: 1. Rich Source of Potassium – One cup of plantain provides 20 percent o ..read more

Many cultures have their own traditional meat-filled pastry. They are portable, easy to make and delicious for lunch, as an afternoon snack, or as an appetizer at a party or before your evening meal. Empanadas are made by folding pastry dough over a stuffing, which may consist of meat, chicken, cheese, vegetables or other ingredients. The empanada is then baked or fried. The name originates from the Spanish verb empanar, meaning “to wrap or coat in bread.” Empanadas have their origins in Galicia (Spain) and Portugal then spread throughout Latin America, the Caribbean, and South America. Variat ..read more

Between work, school, family, and life, who has time to eat healthily? You have good intentions, but you are often just too busy or too tired to cook and it’s too easy to grab a burger, pizza or order in. But what if you could prepare tasty and healthy homemade meals simply, in a fraction of the time it would take to prepare them from scratch? There are healthy convenience meals out there, meals with fewer and natural ingredients that can serve as a complete meal or as a healthy side dish. Here are just a few options: Black Bean Stew – A healthy blend of black beans and all natural spices ..read more

Searching for healthy and wholesome appetizers for your next party? Yes, there are quick and simple party appetizers that your guests will love – full of flavor, not fat or calories. Here are several examples of easy to prepare appetizers great for parties, football tailgating, and summer picnics complements of Neilly’s Foods: Neilly’s Yuca Fries – A healthy alternative to potatoes that can be eaten boiled, fried or baked. Yuca Fries, or Yucas Fritas, are all natural and gluten-free. Yuca (pronounced yoo-cuh) is a root vegetable similar to the potato and native to South and Central America an ..read more

Caribbean cooking is a blend of flavors from all over the World. Each dish is rich with a blend of spices that traditional Caribbean foods are famous for. The Caribbean is also as varied as one island to the next. Cuba is known for black beans and rice, Jamaica is the h read more The post 10 Caribbean Foods You Need To Try appeared first on Neilly's Food ..read more

Rice, an international and economical dish that plays an integral part in the diets of people all over the World. Whether as a main dish or a healthy and tasty side dish, when choosing rice, consider Neilly’s Rice Mixes, convenient, all natural and ready to cook rice di read more The post Discover The Wide Range Of Neilly’s Rice Mixes appeared first on Neilly's Food ..read more