Tag: Food
This!!!
If I don’t teach you anything else at least say I’ve taught you This!
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…
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…
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…
Lime Love
Sooo my picture should say it all… Good lime, bad lime. I just bought one and found one still in my fridge. I use limes on an almost daily basis… Lime juice is a common ingredient in many of my veggie dishes that are Spanish, Mexican, Caribbean inspired. They are literally powerhouses when we want…
Roasted Salmon
I wanted salmon but didn’t want it the same ol way so I chopped up sweet peppers, onions, garlic cloves, and mixed with honey, lemon juice, Cajun seasoning, and other spices. I put in oven and broiled it for 6 minutes. Wah-lah! I’m going to pair with whole grain thin spaghetti and Alfredo sauce.
Pomegranate Push
So for the last two weeks I have been replacing 1 meal a day with a green smoothie. I have found that starting my day off with smoothies is best. The loaded fruits and kale/spinach really give me a healthier boost than coffee. I have been throwing everything into my living well blender. I really…
Kale, Mushroom, & Feta Cheese Omelette
The best part of my transition to removing meat from my diet and only indulging in seafood or vegetarian dishes is that I could have a only a couple of veggies in stock and still whip up a great dish! Today for brunch I made an omelette using kale, mushrooms, and feta cheese. I decided…
All Hail, Kale !
I love adding kale or spinach to make my green smoothie! I also use kale as a side to any entree. You can easily sauté with olive oil and garlic or mix in with dressing and quinoa! Check out these health benefits!