Hello Diners! This month our good works take us to Cambodia. Our grantee, Lotus Outreach, aims to empower women and children living in poverty around the world. Together Women Rise is funding Girls Access to Education (GATE), Lotus Outreach’s project that targets high-performing girls who are at risk for leaving school. It works with girls,| Together Women Rise -
This August we honor MAIA, an organization in Guatemala led by Indigenous women to empower Indigenous girls. Their name comes from Maia, one of the brightest stars in the sky that is considered symbolic of knowledge and wisdom and that has meaning in all three languages that they communicate in for their work (Kaqchikel, Spanish| Together Women Rise -
The weather in July, no matter which corner of the United States you happen to be in, does not necessarily call to mind a warm bowl of noodle soup. Unless you happen to have a case of the summer sniffles, which I sincerely hope is not what you are currently grappling with. But as I […] The post The Proven Platter – Nepal, July 2025 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Nepal, July 2025 appeared first on Together Women Rise.| Together Women Rise
Hello Diners! This month our good works take us to Nairobi, Kenya, in support of orphaned, unaccompanied, and separated refugee girls and young women. RefuSHE’s mission is to protect, educate, and empower these young women to build healthier and more resilient futures for themselves and their children. For this month’s recipe, I’ve chosen to bring […] The post The Proven Platter – Kenya, June 2025 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Kenya, June 202...| Together Women Rise
Regarding Peruvian cuisine: We say “Peru” and (most of) you will respond, “ceviche.” This would not be incorrect. Peru’s ceviche is beloved. We wanted to explore a different, more everyday dish, for this edition of Proven Platter. Allow us to introduce Aji de Gallina – a delicious chicken stew featuring the signature flavor and yellow […] The post The Proven Platter – Peru, May 2025 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Peru, May 2025 appeared ...| Together Women Rise
This month as we honor our Featured Grantee, Asia Initiatives, and their work in India, I’m taking a little walk down memory lane to my childhood summers in India. Our kitchen was the heart of our home and in between making well-balanced yet delicious breakfasts, lunches, high tea and dinners, my mom somehow found the […] The post The Proven Platter – India, April 2025 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – India, April 2025 appeared first on Together Wom...| Together Women Rise
To know the cuisine of Tanzania is to know Kachumbari. This refreshing salad is a staple side dish or condiment, found on most dining tables. While the basic ingredients include tomatoes, onions, an acid (usually lime juice), and heat (such as chili peppers or Scotch bonnets), variations abound. Some prepare it with sliced tomatoes, while […] The post The Proven Platter – Tanzania, March 2025 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Tanzania, March 2025 appea...| Together Women Rise
The recipe for this month, a rather cold February 2025, is in honor of our grantee, Kakenya’s Dream. The dream is to “invest in girls from rural Kenya through educational, health, and leadership initiatives to create agents of change.” The weather and the subject of our inspiration (Kenyan cuisine, girls being empowered…) seemed to conspire […] The post The Proven Platter – Kenya, February 2025 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Kenya, February ...| Together Women Rise
Hello Diners! This month our armchair travels take us to Uganda in support of Clean Start Africa. Their mission is to work with women, girls, and children impacted by the criminal justice system, to restore dignity and hope for successful reintegration. While our grant this month is focused on Kenya, Clean Start Africa works in […] The post The Proven Platter – January 2025 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – January 2025 appeared first on Together Women...| Together Women Rise
The cuisine of Mali has historically been marked by a sense of frugality, prioritizing the ingredients that are locally available and that are available in abundance. Techniques of preparation are likewise rather simple and straightforward, ensuring a certain kind of efficient use of time and resources. The base of most dishes is cereal grains and […] The post The Proven Platter – Mali, December 2024 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Mali, December 202...| Together Women Rise
Hello Diners! Well, this is pretty exciting. Our good works bring us to South Africa this month, a country that we have not yet had an opportunity to support. Our November grantee, No Means No South Africa (NMNSA), seeks to provide education and practical skills to end sexual violence against women and children. I’m thrilled […] The post The Proven Platter – South Africa, November 2024 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – South Africa, November 2024 app...| Together Women Rise
For this month’s Proven Platter, we “visited” Nepal. While the country is famously known for its majestic and beloved Mt. Everest, it’s also home to a variety of uniquely bold and flavorful dishes. The beauty of Nepali cuisine lies in the combination of simple ingredients that form the foundation of many beloved dishes. Vegetarian staples […] The post The Proven Platter – Nepal, October 2024 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Nepal, October 2024...| Together Women Rise
It’s not often that we have a candy recipe here at Together Women Rise, but this one is simple and loaded with flavor. It can be enjoyed all year, and will be a delight for everything from pool parties to holiday gatherings. Be sure to read the note at the end from recipe co-curator Georgia […] The post The Proven Platter – Uganda, September 2024 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Uganda, September 2024 appeared first on Together Women Rise.| Together Women Rise
It’s a double month, so you have more delicious food options for your chapter meeting or to add to your menu at home. But we’re pulling from the archives for our second batch of recipe delights. We repeat a recently featured country and one for which we have a delightful collection of recipes – enough […] The post The Proven Platter – Kenya, September 2024 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Kenya, September 2024 appeared first on Together Women Rise.| Together Women Rise
The traditional cuisine of Zambia is built around legumes, pulses, greens and vegetables that are indigenous to the region. Ingredients like Bambara nuts, groundnuts (peanuts), cowpeas, sesame seeds, soyabeans, wild spinach, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin, okra, and sweet potatoes are used in simple, straightforward perparations that preserve their nutritional value. Animal-based proteins are less frequently used. […] The post The Proven Platter – Zambia, August 2024 first appeared on Together Wo...| Together Women Rise
Please join us in welcoming the two newest members of the Together Women Rise recipe curator team. We are delighted to have Kristina Skepton and Terri Tucker share with us. They are a team within a team, working together to create and share recipes, knowledge, and some tasty additions to our recipe site. Thank you, […] The post The Proven Platter – Kenya, August 2024 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Kenya, August 2024 appeared first on Together Women ...| Together Women Rise
Hello Diners! This month our good works take us to Guatemala. We are supporting the organization Mission of Limitless Horizons Ixil. This team of local women seeks to educate and empower Indigenous girls and women living in extreme poverty. I had initially thought to share a recipe for Hilachas, a Guatemalan beef stew. But then […] The post The Proven Platter – Guatemala, July 2024 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Guatemala, July 2024 appeared first o...| Together Women Rise
If there is one ingredient that is summer personified in India, it’s the mango. The mighty mango, the King of fruits, is to an Indian less a fruit and more “an emotion” or so they like to declare tongue-in-cheek, as they attempt to get a sampling of every variety they love in the specific timeframe […] The post The Proven Platter – India, June 2024 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – India, June 2024 appeared first on Together Women Rise.| Together Women Rise
The cuisine of Nepal is distinct to the different ethnic and linguistic groups and is influenced by the region of Nepal they lived and sourced ingredients from. The cuisine of the Khas, for instance, that is built around lentils, rice, and vegetables (Dal bhaat tarkari) as a staple meal is different from Himalayan cuisine which […] The post The Proven Platter – Nepal, May 2024 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Nepal, May 2024 appeared first on Together...| Together Women Rise
This month, we have the treat of having two new recipes. This one from Georgia Reader brings us what is commonly known as the national dish of Tanzania. This hearty vegan stew is best served over rice or ugali, a simple corn porridge. The warm spices are tempered by the creamy coconut milk but you […] The post The Proven Platter – Tanzania, May 2024 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Tanzania, May 2024 appeared first on Together Women Rise.| Together Women Rise
Hello Diners! I am absolutely thrilled to be back in the role of volunteer Recipe Curator after several years off, and joining the current (fabulous) team of Georgia and Vinola, along with Kristina and Terri, who are also onboarding this year. I look forward to working with them and am really excited for the opportunity […] The post The Proven Platter – Rwanda, April 2024 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Rwanda, April 2024 appeared first on Together W...| Together Women Rise
This month, Together Women Rise features a Transformation Partnership Grant to support Equality Now’s work to achieve legal gender equality, end harmful practices, end sexual violence, and end sexual exploitation. This work is global, so while we don’t feature a specific country, we invite you to peruse our full recipe archive with recipes from all […] The post The Proven Platter – February 2024 Lebanon first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – February 20...| Together Women Rise
Ease and flexibility are the hallmarks of this simple recipe that packs a ton of flavor. Akin to a salsa, try this chopped salad with flatbread, chips, or tortillas, or add it to almost any bowl or “make your own” night – perfect for baked potatoes or baked sweet potatoes, burrito bowls, rice and beans, […] The post THE PROVEN PLATTER – MALAWI, JANUARY 2024 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post THE PROVEN PLATTER – MALAWI, JANUARY 2024 appeared first on Together Women Rise.| Together Women Rise
Influened by its history and its geography, Bangladeshi cuisine is a rich and varied amalgam of Mughlai, Central Asian, Armenian, Persian, and Indian culinary traditions. Like many countries in Asia, rice is the staple grain. The protein of choice is fish. The dish featured this month, Masoor Dal Chorchori, is a vegan, gluten-free dish found […] The post The Proven Platter – Bangladesh, December 2023 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Bangladesh, Decemb...| Together Women Rise
Pakistan, young country that it is, having been cleaved from British-occupied India when the latter gained independence in 1947, often gets lumped with India when its culture or cuisine is discussed. This is neither entirely accurate nor very respectful of the tension that continues to exist between the two nations. What is accurate is that […] The post The Proven Platter – Pakistan, October 2023 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Pakistan, October 2023...| Together Women Rise
Uji is a spiced millet breakfast porridge usually served with a side of mandazi or other sweetened fried dough (similar to a light, fried doughnut). Originally, it was made with millet that had been mixed with water and fermented for added depth of flavor. More often now it is made with a millet flour blend […] The post The Proven Platter – Kenya, September 2023 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Kenya, September 2023 appeared first on Together Women Rise.| Together Women Rise
India is not a monolith. Each state has its own language, its own forms of art and music, and variations in cuisine. While the states within a region of India (North, South, East and West) may share some similarities in their cuisine, the flavor profile of the same dish within a region could be markedly […] The post The Proven Platter – India, August 2023 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – India, August 2023 appeared first on Together Women Rise.| Together Women Rise
Musakhan is a spicy chicken and onion dish often prepared for special occasions, but it can be made ahead for a weeknight meal. It is usually served on a bed of flatbread. Serve yours with your favorite seasonal vegetables, which you can grill or roast in the oven. Pictured here, served on flat bread with […] The post The Proven Platter – Palestinian Territories, July 2023 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Palestinian Territories, July 2023 appeared fi...| Together Women Rise
The cuisine of Honduras is a delightful fusion of Central American, Mesoamerican (Lenca), Spanish, Caribbean, African, and Garifuna cuisines; a product of its own roots and a marriage of cuisines that it came in historic or geographic proximity with. The dishes, whether savory or sweet, are rich in flavor and use ingredients that are locally […] The post The Proven Platter – Honduras, June 2023 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Honduras, June 2023 appe...| Together Women Rise
This month, two recipes combine for a delicious Ethiopian treat: a spiced butter (Niter Kibbeh) and a lightly sweetened and spiced bread (Himbasha). Note that spices commonly used in Ethiopian cuisine are featured here, including cardamom and fenugreek. Though you can certainly enjoy this Ethiopian sweet bread with spiced butter spread any time of day, […] The post The Proven Platter – Ethiopia, May 2023 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Ethiopia, May ...| Together Women Rise
Malwaian cuisine has remained relatively unchanged from influences of other cuisines. It is thus very traditional, utilizing the produce, grains, and meat that are found in the region and that can be locally sourced. Most dishes are uncomplicated and composed of a few ingredients and involve fairly straightforward preparation. Zitumbuwa are a perfect example of […] The post The Proven Platter—Malawi, April 2023 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter—Malawi, A...| Together Women Rise
Irio is another simple but delicious Kenyan week night dinner. There are many variations – from a simple mash of sweet potatoes, peas and corn seasoned with salt and pepper, to a spicier dish using a blend of sweet onions, smokey paprika and hot sauce. I preferred the spicier blend with white and red sweet […] The post The Proven Platter – Kenya, March 2023 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Kenya, March 2023 appeared first on Together Women Rise.| Together Women Rise
Guatemalan cuisine is a mix of culinary traditions of the aborginal population that inhabited the land and of those of her later colonizers. This mix of Mayan and Spanish culinary traditions is reflective of cuisince of another country: Mexico. There are thus dishes with similar sounding names but different interpretations (like the enchilidas) as well […] The post The Proven Platter – Guatemala, February 2023 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Guatemal...| Together Women Rise
Potatoes and eggs are a comfort food prepared all over the world. This popular Kenyon dish uses crisp French fries and eggs spiced with chili paste for a warm and filling meal. There are as many variations of this dish as there are street vendors and home cooks preparing it. Chips Mayai – or your […] The post The Proven Platter — Kenya, January 2023 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter — Kenya, January 2023 appeared first on Together Women Rise.| Together Women Rise
It’s “gathering” season meant for “together-ing.” It is what our family declares, every year right around the time Diwali rolls around. Depending on the lunar calendar that usually falls some time in late October or early November. It usually heralds the start of the season of holidays and celebrations spanning different cultues and religions that […] The post The Proven Platter—India, December 2022 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter—India, Dece...| Together Women Rise
It seems like yesterday and a lifetime ago that gathering together freely with friends and family hardly required a second thought. Whether your chapter is meeting virtually or in-person, we want to revive an old Rise tradition this month. In years past, former recipe curator Linda McElroy created an eclectic menu near the end of […] The post The Proven Platter – Cameroon, November 2022 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Cameroon, November 2022 appeared...| Together Women Rise
Nacatamales are flavorful masa dumplings, stuffed with a variety of fillings, which are then wrapped in banana leaf and steamed. The filling is made up of spiced meat, beans, and vegetables and there are as many recipes as there are families eating this delicious dish. Chicken, beef, and pork are the most common meats, and […] The post The Proven Platter – Honduras, October 2022 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Honduras, October 2022 appeared first on...| Together Women Rise
Uganda is known as the “fruit basket” of East Africa and is the second largest producer of fruits and vegetables in Sub-Saharan Africa. Leaning into this abundance, Ugandan desserts rely heavily on fruits. During the hotter months of the year, fruit flavored ice lollies or popsicles, known locally as “barafu,” are sold in the markets. […] The post The Proven Platter – Uganda, September 2022 first appeared on Together Women Rise. The post The Proven Platter – Uganda, September 20...| Together Women Rise
