Simple, delicious, and easy tuna salad. The best thing about salads like this is that you can actually add what you like or have on hand, for example, instead of celery you may add bell peppers or instead of scallions perhaps red onions. It really read more
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When it comes to delicious salads, most of the time I go with this tasty Mixed Greens Salad with Pineapple. It is really easy and satisfying, to say the least.
Nonetheless, it is healthy, and a great to eat it for dinner or even before dinner, lunch, or perhaps in between meals.
My beautiful girl, Anna is similar to me in so many ways that you cannot even imagine. I said that on many occasions, she is after all my mini-me.
We love a good serving of mixed greens and Mixed Greens Salad with Pineapple is probably our top choices. We like our egg 5 to 6 minutes of boiling. The egg white is firm and yolk slightly runny, yet once in a while, I cook it somewhat more.
Also, when it comes to dressing, my favorite is as simple as this salad. I am serious! Just by blending lemon juice, great quality olive oil, salt, and black pepper is the ideal salad dressing for me. That is basically vinaigrette!
Therefore, I really dislike heavy dressings. It just looks more like a dip to me so I rarely use dressings for my salads.
I have two or three sweet fruits that I use depending what I have or crave, for example, pomegranate, or sauteed pineapple, strawberries that we see more often than not on the restaurant’s menu.
It gives you just enough sweetness to balance the savory and a bit bitter taste of greens. What is your favorite salad?
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Let me know which salads you like? Pasta, green salads or some other kind?
When it comes to delicious salads, most of the time I go with this one. It’s easy and satisfying, to say the least. Nonetheless, it’s healthy, and a great to eat it for dinner or before dinner, lunch, or perhaps in between meals.
Heat the pan and let the butter melt over medium-high heat, add cubed pineapple (chunks) -read notes. Cook pineapple for 20-30 seconds on each side or until you start to get that caramelized brownish color. Take it out and set aside.
Blend everything together in a medium bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Add greens to the dressing and mix it until greens are coated with a dressing - you can add more lemon juice if you like it even more citrusy.
Boil water with 1/2 tablespoon of salt. Let the egg/s cook in a boiling water for 6-7 minutes, covered with medium soft. For hard-boiling egg 8 to 10 minutes. Turn off the heat, and usually, I let it stand in the hot water covered for a couple of minutes, then take out the hot water and replace it with cold water. You may place it in the other bowl because the pot will be hot. Let the eggs stand in the cold water for 5 minutes. Peel and set aside.
Add mixed greens on the plate, and arrange all the ingredients however you desire.
Garnish with a pinch of salt, dry parsley, and sesame seeds.
You can use other fruits instead. I use the whole pineapple that I cube and placed in the containers, however, more than a few times I made it with canned pineapple and it was fine, a bit sweeter but fine.
Instead of the Croutons, you may add walnuts or any type of nuts. You can add anything that you have or like. It can meet your diet standards, like I said if you don't eat croutons you can replace it with nuts, for that extra crunch, eggs for a meaty protein. It's really versatile.
Hey beautiful people, how’s going? I have today for ya, a delicious twist on guacamole. It’s creamy, yummy and perfect for parties… Any parties. What I love about hummus is the fact that we can make it so quick, and the outcome is always really tasty, and quite read more
Hummus with Beets is the best. Would you look at that stunning sexy color? Every time I make it, I am amazed at how perfect it looks. You already know that I love beets. combination with tahini, garlic, chickpeas, and lemon this makes an amazing read more
Mushroom Frittata, easy, and simple satisfying meal. You can have it for breakfast or dinner. We had it even on lazy Sundays when we feel like staying in a PJ all day.
This past week was the toughest week that we had in a long time, to say the least. Maybe, because it was a Halloween week. I am very superstitious.
Anyhow, we learn to move on and continue with our lives. One thing that made my day was that I got a beautiful care package from one of my followers.
It made me smile and a bit emotional. To even think that sometimes people that you never met in your life could brighten your day, and make it so much better.
My hubs, Nebs is like that. When I am feeling down, he disappears and then brings my favorite treats to
So, before the weekend, my Nebs went to get groceries with the kids. The worst idea ever!
Well, he brought home over 10 packs of mushrooms. Different kinds of mushrooms
He was like “What? Mushrooms are healthy”
Please do not get me wrong, I love mushrooms, and if you have not h
Anyhow, I have been making each day something with them, and I think I might freeze a few packs because to be quite frank, even I can get tired of eating them
One of the dishes that I made was this mushroom frittata. It
If you did not know a frittata is an Italian version of Omelette. It is so versatile and always comes out delicious, no matter what you are using.
Seriously, if you do not have pancetta, Italian bacon made of pork belly, use hickory-smoked bacon or turkey bacon, smoked ham, etc.
If you do not eat pork at all, then maybe you can substitute it with grilled chicken or just make it with veggies. See, there are so many variations of making a frittata.
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If you did not know a frittata is an Italian version of Omelette. It is so versatile and always comes out delicious, no matter what you are using. Be creative!
Dry herbs are always more powerful, so I double or even triple the amount when I use fresh, You can use cheese on tops such as mozzarella, provolone, pizza cheese combo or even Mexican cheese.
Melting cheeses. It always tastes better with some cheese on top. Keep an eye when it is baking. No need to open up the oven, just turn on the lights and peek through. It should be done between 15 and 20 minutes. It will puff up. I like mine to be a deeper golden color rather than pale, so just bake depending on how you like it.
Oh! Hey! Hello… How are you, my friends? I hope you had an amazing long weekend. Today, I am sharing a very powerful smoothie. I wanted to name it “Sexy” green smoothie, but my kids went bananas, telling me I am completely insane for even read more
I’d say wake up sleepy heads, but I am half sleeping myself.
Today, on a blog menu, we are having smoothie -healthy, delicious, refreshing and a perfect morning smoothie. With that “wake me up” smoothie taste, you will ditch a morning coffee (ahem! Just kidding).
Smoothies are so versatile and full of nutrition. Usually, I add a hand full of greens, but today I felt like having something more fruity. With that being said, I added ground ginger and yogurt, but the options are endless.
You can add protein powder, cold milk instead of water -any milk, and/or option to add frozen or fresh fruit. I love freezing fruits.
Portion size it, pack it in a Ziplock bag and I use it as I need for my smoothies. I mean, it’s convenient, and you can buy fruits that you like and freeze it yourself. Simple task, yet so much cheaper, too.
Ginger: I love ginger, fresh or in powder. This tropical plant, in the same Botanical family as turmeric and cardamom, was effectively used to ease nausea and vomiting caused by illness. In the intestinal tract, it reduces gas and painful cramps. It reduces pain and inflammation, making it valuable in managing arthritis, headaches, and menstrual cramps. It has a warming effect and stimulates circulation.
Banana: The fiber, potassium, vitamin C and B6 content in bananas all support heart health. An increase in potassium intake along with a decrease in sodium intake is the most important dietary change that a person can make to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.
Raspberry: The aroma of fresh raspberries is what I love the most, and of course the soothing taste as well. By increasing enzyme activity, oxygen consumption, and heat production in certain types of fat cells, raspberry phytonutrients (plant) like rheosmin or raspberry ketone may be able to decrease the risk of obesity as well as a risk of fatty liver.
Anticancer benefits of raspberries have long been attributed to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory plant. Raspberry contains antioxidant vitamins like vitamin A, C, and vitamin E. They are rich in a B-complex group of vitamins and vitamin K. The berries contain very good amounts of vitamin B-6, niacin, riboflavin, and folic acid. These vitamins are functioning as co-factors and help the body in the metabolism of carbohydrates, protein, and fat.
Yogurt: I don’t think my kids could go a day without a yogurt. They love any type, especially Chobani, because it is Non-GMO and we certainly love the taste, too. I tend to purchase low-fat Greek yogurt, instead of those that are full of artificial flavors.
Sometimes I do buy those with flashy cartoon characters on a package, but not as often as they would like me to buy it. Protein is essential to maintain good health and it is vital to cell growth, building muscle, and repairing tissue. Greek yogurt is packed with probiotics and protein.
These are microorganisms such as bacteria and yeast. These normally live in your intestines, and having good microorganisms in your intestines helps you to stay healthy. Vitamin B-12 is absolutely necessary for energy and healthy brain function, and Greek yogurt is, of course, full of it, as well as iodine, which is really important for proper thyroid function, and the thyroid is essential for healthy metabolism.
I mean, our body is our temple, as you might have heard one too many times, but seriously, if you don’t take care of it by eating balanced and proper meals, or if you’re over-stressing along with that, it will go down in a ditch. Lesson learned!
Stress less, and feed yourself with something beneficial for your body. It could be also affordable. If you drink a smoothie one time a day, either packed with fruits or veggies, or in a combo of both, with ingredients that you like or could afford, I assure you that you will get yourself on track very soon, not just your insides, but your skin, hair, nails, etc.
The best investment for me was getting a blender because my kids whip by themselves nutrition packed smoothie in no time, and they don’t even know that they are drinking pure vitamins that are essential to maintaining their good health and growth.
My blender is NutriBullet -I am not sponsored by them, but so far have been enjoying it. I’ve used before “Magic Bullet” and it broke in less than 5 months. Me not very happy!
I am not sponsored by the “Chobani”, but I made this smoothie with their product for the Summer series #MadeWithChobani and because my family and I like their products. For more healthy recipes and ideas, please visit the Chobani website.
If you are using fresh fruit instead of frozen, add 1 cup of ice. Milk could be added instead of water for an even creamier smoothie -Almond, soy, non-dairy, coconut or regular low-fat milk. Vegan: Use non-dairy yogurt or soft tofu.
You can use fruit yogurts too, whatever you are comfortable with. I Stir in my seeds on the end, but sometimes I do add it together before blending. Seeds (add-INs) suggestions: Chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, Hemp seeds, etc.
Sitting in my living room, and sipping on my first cup of freshly brewed coffee one early morning, I had cravings for roasted cauliflower. It is nothing unusual for my cravings to start working early. Even though I am genuinely a poor breakfast eater. Coffee read more
