Mexican Jicama Sticks 1 medium size jicama 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice 1/4 tsp chili powder 1/4 tsp sea salt Peel the jicama then cut into french fry size strips. Place jicama in bowl and sprinkle with lime juice and chili powder and toss lightly. Add salt, toss again. Chill or serve immediately. Side Mexican … Read more
Whole Wheat Mac ‘N Real Cheese 8 oz whole wheat elbow macaroni 2 cups frozen vegetables 1 3/4 cups milk (divided) 3 Tbsp whole wheat flour 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp pepper 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1 tsp Dijon mustard Cook macaroni according to … Read more
Lamb Kabobs 2 pounds boneless lamb 1 cup yogurt 1/4 cup lemon juice salt to taste **FOR PASTE** 1 cup coriander leaves 1 cup mint leaves 3 green chiles 1 ” ginger piece 10 garlic flakes 12 grams raw papaya Combine all ingredients for paste and mix well. Add Lamb, yogurt, lemon juice and salt … Read more
Chicken Strips 1 large egg 1 dash of hot sauce 1 cup cornmeal 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1/4 tsp thyme 1 lb chicken breast (bones and skin removed, cut into strips) Preheat oven to 350°F. Place cooling rack on baking dish. Whisk together eggs and hot sauce and place in … Read more
Albacore Asian Stir Fry 2 – 5 oz . cans white albacore tuna (packed in water) peanut oil 1 small sweet onion (cut into thin strips) 2 garlic cloves (minced) 1 – 16 oz bag frozen stir-fry vegetables 2 Tbsp soy sauce 1 lemon (juiced) hot cooked brown rice for serving Drain Tuna. Heat oil … Read more
Sweet Chili Glazed Pork Tenderloin Medallions 1 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/8 tsp black pepper 1 lb lean pork tenderloin (cut into thin circles) 2 tsp cooking oil 1/4 cup natural apple cider 1 Tbsp real maple syrup 1 tsp apple cider vinegar Mix chili powder, salt and pepper, and sprinkle over … Read more
Unforgetable Brownies 2/3 Cups Butter 5 oz. Unsweetened Chocolate (cut into pieces) 1 3/4 Cups Sugar 2 tsp. Vanilla 3 Eggs 1 Cup Flour 1/2 Cup Chopped Walnuts (optional) Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 9×9 Pan. Heat butter and chocolate over medium heat until melted, stirring constantly. Cool. Mix together all other ingredients. Mix in … Read more
Busy days can lead to frustration when it comes to making dinner. Who has time to fix a meal when they don’t get home until 6pm or later? Better yet, who feels like cooking a meal after a hard day’s work? So, what’s a girl to do in order to avoid frozen dinners or worse … Read more
Sausage Gravy 1 lb. pork sausage 2/3 cup flour 3 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Cook sausage and remove from pan. Add 2/3 cup flour to drippings in pan. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes or mixture starts to turn golden brown. Slowly add milk stirring … Read more
We all know women and men are different creatures; some may even argue different species. We’ll leave that debate for another time and place. But, there is ample evidence that when it comes to nutritional makeup, the difference is highly defined. A woman’s need for specific nutrients to fight diseases is now well documented thanks … Read more
We try to save money on our food bills but with a family, that is a trick in itself. Fresh fruits and veggies seem to cost more and spoil sooner. If you and your family love to eat fresh fruits, one way to be sure they won’t spoil is to dry them. Dried fruits … Read more
In the last decade, we have become increasing aware of a condition called ‘gluten sensitivity.’ An organization called the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) has helped in spreading the word to the general public. Many consumers were unaware of this condition until they themselves, or someone they love, went through the arduous process … Read more