This week I was asked to make a wacky grilled recipe using Mazola Corn Oil and I was thinking hard on this one, but everything I tried making was not wacky enough. So I turned to the Mazola website and found a recipe for spicy read more
Spring is in the air and I am so ready, even though the weather is not that bad here. My eyes are in need of green and colorful scenery. With that being said, what better way to bring Spring into my home than to start read more
I can’t believe it’s already mid-October! The cold weather is definitely making its presence known, sneaking in every night and greeting us with crisp, fresh air each morning. Honestly, I’m relieved that summer is behind us.
While summer has its perks—like pool days, ice cream, and beach trips—the constant heat and humidity get a bit overwhelming after four months. Fall is such a refreshing change.
October is a special month, and not just because of the cooler temperatures. It’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the lives affected by this disease and the battles fought, lost, and still ongoing. Breast cancer touches so many, and it’s heartbreaking to think of the lives it has claimed and the many women still facing it.
In support of this cause, I’m bringing mushrooms to the table today. Mushrooms are one of my favorite ingredients to cook with—they’re versatile and flavorful, and I could enjoy them year-round. Whether it’s mushroom soup, stir-fries, or grilled mushrooms, they add so much depth to any dish.
What makes mushrooms even more special is their health benefits, particularly in helping to prevent breast cancer. They contain Beta-Glucans and Conjugated Linoleic Acid, which have immune-boosting and anti-carcinogenic properties.
Linoleic acid, in particular, helps suppress the effects of estrogen, which is a key factor in post-menopausal breast cancer. The selenium in mushrooms also plays a significant role in preventing cancerous cells from growing. They’ve even been shown to help reduce the risk of prostate cancer!
Mushrooms are packed with goodness beyond cancer prevention. They’re rich in antioxidants like selenium, which protect our cells from damage and help boost the immune system.
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And let’s not forget about umami, that savory, meaty flavor that makes dishes so satisfying—mushrooms are one of the best natural sources of it. Plus, they’re the only produce that naturally contains vitamin D, which makes them an excellent addition to any diet.
And because garlic deserves a shout-out too, it’s not just a flavor booster but a health powerhouse. Allicin, the active compound in garlic, has potent antibacterial properties and can boost the immune system by promoting T-lymphocyte activity. It’s like nature’s medicine!
So today, I’m sharing a recipe that highlights mushrooms and their many benefits. These marinated mushrooms are not only delicious but also packed with health-boosting ingredients like garlic and lime juice. They’re perfect as a side dish or even as a healthy snack.
Enjoy, and let’s all take a moment to raise awareness and support the fight against breast cancer this month.
Happy Cooking, friends!
– Sandra
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Marinated Mushrooms are not only good for you but make it this way for ultimate delishness!
While garlic is incredibly healthy, soy sauce—due to its sodium content—should be used in moderation.
If you have soy allergies or are watching your sodium intake, feel free to omit the soy sauce and substitute a dash of salt.
Although soy sauce isn’t as high in beneficial isoflavones as other soy products like tofu, it does provide some antioxidant benefits.
This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate, but we try our best.
The balance of flavors, and a fantastic combination. It is sweet, sour and a bit spicy… It puts this meal on my top 5 best dishes that I’ve tried in the last few months.
Organic Sirloin Steak Salad is tasty, healthy and extremely easy to make. The meat is practically melting in your mouth, and it tastes really delicious. I feel like grass-fed organic beef or meat, in general, is absolutely delightful. It can be paired with potatoes, rice read more
This tasty Russian Olivier Salad is one of my favorite salads ever. We had it probably every celebration possible.
All my life I called this as a “Russian Salad”, and I think worldwide it is referred and known as Russian salad.
However, try telling a Russian “I love Russian salad”, and they will look at you with a confused expression.
Somehow, when I talk to people, food always comes as a topic, I must say, a very important topic and we find ourselves relate just a bit more than before.
It is funny, but I found out the real name after I came to the US and met several Russian families.
You can imagine me explaining about Russian salad, not trying language to be the barrier. I used 3 languages until we figure out what I was talking about Olivier salad.
The Russian language is similar to my native, but many words have a different meaning, so it’s not as easy as it seems.
When I write in Cyrillic script, the first question is always “You write Russian?!”
The fact is that Cyrillic script, the alphabetic writing system is used across Eastern Europe, North and Central Asian countries.
I actually love writing in Cyrillic. Both were actually taught in school. Even though I don’t have a chance to write it as often I would love that my kids learn it, too.
Sorry peeps… I went from one topic to another and if you follow me, you know that I do that often. I can’t help it! An idea pops into my head, an idea that I would like to share and BAM… I go into a whole other world.
Anyhow, let me stick to food. You have no idea how much I love this salad; It’s one of those dishes that when it’s in front of me I cannot stop at one spoon or two. It’s a total comfort to me, so many memories.
As I said before, there were no celebrations, birthdays, or gatherings that we didn’t serve it along with a table full of other comfort food.
New Year Eve was not complete without this salad, as well as cold pizza. After pulling an all-nighter, dancing, drinking it was hitting the spot type of early morning food!
If you eat portion size and use mayo dressing or mayo light you can cut calories and still enjoy this delicious salad at least once in a while. I just love mayo and everything in this salad so I do not skip on anything.
If you are not eating eggs, by all means, skip them, but they are part of the salad, although it does not taste half bad without it.
You can use canned or frozen veggies, however, I used fresh and cooked everything myself.
But if you are in a hurry, and have some cans in a pantry or in the freezer this salad could be done in a matter of 15 minutes, maybe less if you are not using eggs.
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This tasty Russian Olivier Salad is one of my favorite salads ever. We had it probably every celebration possible. It's so easy and al the ingredients pretty approachable.
you may use cooked chicken instead of ham.
