Category: Food
Whole Wheat RITZ Broccoli Casserole
Let’s talk broccoli! Did you know… 1. Broccoli can provide you with some special cholesterol-lowering benefits if you will cook it by steaming. The fiber-related components in broccoli do a better job of binding together with bile acids in your digestive tract when they’ve been steamed. When this binding process takes place, it’s easier for…
Curried Lentil Bowl
Oh how I enjoyed every bit of this! Richmond, Va truly has hidden treasures. I always come across small restaurants in the city that are quaint, comfy, and rich in healthy menu options. I had this dish at The Daily Kitchen and bar. Below are the flavorful ingredients and what I consider an average dinner…
Seafood Lasagna
I made this for a shindig I was having at my house! Lasagna is truly a great dish to bring to a pot luck or have at a small gathering. No need for sides as long as you pack the lasagna with delicious, hearty, healthy fillings. Of course you wouldn’t find meat in my lasagna…
Agave Nectar: Sweeteners
What do you use as a sweetener? I have been using agave nectar in my smoothies, teas, and in some recipes as a sugar substitute. I purchased this from Whole-foods Market! Wholesome Sweeteners Fairtrade Organic Blue Agave is a natural sweetener extracted from the core of the Blue Agave plant. Fairtrade Organic Blue Agave is…
Natural Hair Care
This may look like a recipe for a meal but in reality these are all natural products that can be used for deep conditioning your hair. Yes, natural products right from your fridge and pantry that are beneficial both internally and externally for the body. I used this mixture plus avocado for my hair last…
Pop & Cook
So I was strolling through Wally World aka Walmart and came across these? Has anyone else ? It’s new and I definitely think these are a great idea! I get so upset with how fresh cilantro and ginger don’t hold up for more than 2-3 days in the fridge. This makes it so much easy…
Whole Tilapia: Baked & Broiled
Tonight’s dinner was a winner. I bought frozen whole tilapia and defrosted it. After cleaning I cut 3 large cuts into the fish and rubbed seasoning all over. I stuffed each with chopped tomatoes, shallots, garlic cloves, salt, pepper, and spice. The tilapia soaked in apple cider vinegar from Pikliz (Haitian style cole slaw; made…
Oven Bag Breakfast Potatoes
Here is an easy way to make nice healthy breakfast potatoes or potatoes as a side to your dinner meal. I simply got a couple of russet potatoes and rubbed olive oil all over. I then chopped each potato into small cubes and threw into one of my oven bags (most people use for whole…
Whole Tilapia
His and Hers dinner for two!!! I enjoyed this but not to fond of all the bones this fish has!!! I am a salmon girl but I like tilapia here and there. I made cuts in these and stuffed them with garlic, lemon, peppers, and seasoning! I baked with a homemade Haitian spice layered over…
Breakfast or Brunch
Never leave home without it… This morning I decided lets go for a power pick me up… Omelet stuffed with spinach, mushroom, tomato, and mozzarella/cheddar.