Stir It Up: Real Food, Real Easy, In Video Lessons
Welcome to Stir It Up — a growing collection of cooking videos created especially for health educators and the audiences they serve. Each episode features delicious, healthful recipes that are budget-minded, practical, and enjoyable, from quick snacks and fresh salads to comforting soups, satisfying entrées, simple desserts, and refreshing beverages. Beyond the recipes themselves, we're focused on building real-world cooking skills — the kind that help people gain confidence in the kitchen, cook more often at home, and make nourishing choices that last a lifetime. Have a request? Let us know!
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Shakshuka
Learn how to make shakshuka, a vibrant, flavor-packed dish of gently poached eggs nestled in a rich tomato and pepper sauce seasoned with garlic, cumin, and paprika. In this step-by-step video, we’ll show you how to build layers of flavor, achieve perfectly set egg whites with silky yolks, and finish the dish with fresh herbs and optional feta for a beautiful presentation.
Shakshuka is naturally packed with vegetables and protein, making it a satisfying breakfast, brunch, or light dinner. Serve it straight from the skillet with warm whole-grain bread for dipping. This recipe focuses on simple techniques and accessible ingredients so you can confidently recreate it at home.
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Shakshuka
Shakshuka (also spelled shakshouka) is a popular dish of poached eggs in a stew of tomatoes, olive oil, peppers, onions, and garlic, typically spiced with cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper. It is a hearty and flavorful one-pan meal that is enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
The origins of Shakshuka are a subject of debate among food historians, but it is generally considered to be a Tunisian dish, with roots in North Africa. It is believed to have spread to the Middle East with Jewish immigrants from the region in the mid-20th century, becoming particularly beloved in Israel. The name itself is thought to come from an Arabic dialect word for "all mixed up" or "shaken."
How to make the perfect hard-boiled egg
Here is a simple process that ensures an easy-to-peel and perfectly cooked egg every time.
