All posts filed under: healthy foods

Food: Coconut Lime Curry Chicken

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While in Edinburgh and Glasgow over the weekend, I learned that curry is one of their favorite dish, and apparently most people know how to prepare the dish from scratch – claiming how easy it is. I had no idea since I buy the ready-made curry Saab even and a can of coconut milk from Trader Joe’s and simply toss it over cubed chicken and I am done. Today upon my return back to England, my friend and I wanted to make a home cooked meal – only because we’ve been eating at restaurants for the past two plus weeks. And just like that, I went to my favorite recipe source here and on the front page of the blog saw just what I was looking for. A recipe for coconut lime Curry Chicken. This dish, with a glass of wine is the perfect pairing for the two of us, needing a night home from all the running around we’ve been doing:

Food: Irish Burrito?

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We took the Eurostar from London to Paris for a five day visit – and as I sat in my hotel room to play catch up with my blog, I noticed this bit of wonderfulness. And since it’s almost St. Patrick’s Day – I figured you wouldn’t mind me adding it here just in case after all the ‘celebrating’ ahem drinking,  a burrito is in order. 🙂

Food: Pizza with Artichoke, Lemons and Spinach

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Every week I search for new ways of making a meal from the old – if you know what I mean. I shop at Trader Joe’s every week and buy the same things –  the proteins, fresh organic veggies and fruits, and not so much starchy products. At most dutch potatoes. So I get online and search for recipes to try and I have to tell you my mouth was watering at the thought of this recipe:

Travel: Off the Beaten Paths – San Francisco Restaurants

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This time of year we get together with friends, coworkers, and even family members for dinner – in a restaurant celebrating the holiday season over good food, wine and conversation. Over the course of this week I have selected the following five restaurants to try out for my get-togethers:

Food: A New Take On Mexican Food

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I love finding that unique recipe online and quickly wanting to share what I am making for dinner tonight for not the Jeffrey (Barefoot Contessa reference) in my life. The title of this blog recipe is CRISPY CARNITA STUFFED SWEET POTATO SKINS WITH SALSA VERDE AND MANCHEGO. Dear blogger, you had me at Salsa Verde.  The only alteration I would make is shredded beef instead of pork since I am not a fan of pork:

Food: The Benefits of Turmeric

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Ancient spices have been a part of my family life for generations. I know this because all of our recipes were/are handed down from my great grandmother, to my grandmother, aunts and to my mother, and I have to say I am doing my best to incorporate what I’ve learned  into even  healthier versions of their take on our traditional meals.  So, I was excited to find this recipe with Turmeric roasted carrot soup. There are many benefits to turmeric – which I often drink in tea form, and sprinkle over broth soup and even eggs. Here’s a list