I can’t believe we are a week away from Thanksgiving here in the states, and the planning begins for most people looking forward to entertaining. Here are a few recipes I stumbled upon which I consider a fresh take on the old tradition, especially for those who hate turkey as much as I do. Also, I take no credit for these recipes or photos, I’m just passing them along, so click away on the photo to be redirected:
As you know I follow many bloggers, and always appreciate the wealth of information from the blogger community, here and there sharing the details with my readers. Being a San Franciscan, I must say we have the best Asian Kitchens, traditional or Asian infusion, and I swear every time I turn around, another one is popping up in the city, exciting me to try each and every one of them. Anyway, one of my favorite bloggers here, had a recipe posted on her site I couldn’t pass up since it tapped into my Asian food cravings. Which happens on a daily basis, right around the lunch hour. This recipe I decided to try last night, except instead of using pork – which I don’t eat, I opted for Sweet Italian style chicken sausage from Trader Joe’s, adding my own touch to the very perfect recipe. Serves 6-8 as a side dish Ingredients Meatballs 1 pound ground pork 1 bunch green onions, diced 1 cup of cilantro, chopped 1.5 tablespoons of sugar 1 teaspoon salt …
I grew up in a culture where the elder women in the family knew the best of remedies for most any ailment. At the time, being so young, I didn’t buy it. Decades later, when I seek medical attention for anything, from a migraine to joint pains to indigestion, the inability to sleep at nights, or whatever, they are too ready to prescribe pills, with a list of side effects a mile long. I regularly pass, turning to the Internet for natural healing solutions instead, always finding out suggestions bringing to mind the elder women in my culture. What have you found to remedy your aches and pains?
I love Mexican food. I never say no to it when out with friends who suggest the option. So, I found a recipe here, which by changing it up a little to add my own healthy take, I found it tasty and refreshing from the norm. Ingredients 1 lb. lean ground meat (I used turkey) – I used ground chicken since I hate Turkey and I don’t eat beef 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 2 1/2 cups salsa – I used fresh diced tomatoes 1 cup corn (can use frozen or canned, drain as needed) 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 8-12 corn tortillas, divided and cut to fit lasagna 1 (16 oz.) container cottage cheese (I used an organic low-fat version) – 1/2-1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, for sprinkling over the top of the lasagna Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Brown meat in a large skillet on med-high heat, drain as needed. Return meat to skillet and add onions and green pepper, cook until tender; stirring …
A few days ago it was hot in San Francisco. The super hot, almost breathless and as usual the locals who were freezing over the summer complained about being too hot. We just can’t get it right in this amazing city. Nevertheless, I woke up this morning to chilly weather, breezy, hinting that we are in the midst of fall or autumn if you will. So, naturally I craved soup and clicked through many websites to find just the right one and here it is – my favorite vegetable cauliflower and some trimmings: Roasted Cauliflower Soup Ingredients 1 head cauliflower, chopped into bite-sized pieces ¼ cup olive oil sea salt & freshly ground black pepper 1 good pinch red pepper flakes 3 cloves garlic 2 minced shallots 2 finely chopped celery stalks, cut into bite-sized pieces on a bias 1 tsp ground cumin ½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground clove 1 splash mirin 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 1 piece kombu 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup Juice from ½ lemon ¼ cup toasted hazelnuts, …
There are lots of articles, ads, and more about eating healthy or what to eat and not. Some even contradict one product over the other, worrying us into sleepless nights and added stress over our eating habits. I grew up on Mediterranean food and indulged just fine the things naturally available each season, maintaining my weight. It was when I arrived in the US and ate processed food that I gained weight and was among the millions in this country labelled as overweight. I put an end to it years ago, returning to eating just as did when I was younger, and avoiding processed food at all cost. The changes I made require commitment and time, since I prepare all my foods at home and seldom eat out and when I do, I go for the lighter meals, salads mostly or salmon, to avoid from developing bad habits again, throwing me off. Couple of interesting articles I came across recently which I have proven to work for me: {click here for source article} {click here for source article} …
Several years ago, we ate out all the time. Not only did it hurt the pocket book. It also affected our health – gaining weight, high blood pressure and other unwanted ailments I choose not to list. So we stopped, deciding that it was important to grocery shop and making our own home-cooked meals. It worked. We lost the weight. The blood pressure went down, and we acquired a new and improved taste for food – using less salt and bringing about the flavors by choosing other spices and garnish. A little over a month ago, due to my hectic schedule in general and trying to fit in too much in a day, we reverted back to eating out at minimum 4 nights a week. Suddenly, I hated food, everything we ate had too much salt used for flavoring mostly or even to cover up some unpleasant tastes. I wondered if it were possible to ask for less salt when ordering my food, but never considered bothering the waiter. Then I went for a physical …
I found this recipe mostly by accident. I was researching online for info on organizing a local expo and strangely enough this recipe popped up. So I clicked on it for a number of reasons. French->Lentil->Kale-> Three of my favorite things. I tagged it and saved it, slowly getting ready for soups I plan to make this coming Fall/Winter (which technically is our summer here in San Francisco) but, just in case we experience a real winter this year, dipping down below 50degrees F, I will turn to soups, paired with toasted tortilla pieces for some substance. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 yellow onion, chopped 2 small carrots, diced 2 celery sticks, diced 4 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon ground cumin 32 ounces vegetable stock 5 kale leaves, washed 1 1/2 cups precooked French lentils Salt and pepper Method: Heat the oil in a large saucepan. When the oil is hot, add the onion, carrot, celery and garlic. Saute on medium-low heat until the onion is translucent. …
Who doesn’t love a good restaurant, a new place to eat, some different style of cooking to experience, especially if you happen to be from out-of-town, travelling through San Francisco (my hometown), Los Angeles (my playground), New York (my inspiration). With that said, click on each photo to be redirected to some of the local best kitchens/restaurants/cafes/eateries and let me know what you think? Have you tried any of the places? {Please note I absolutely take no credit for photo or list of restaurant. To find out who deserves the credits, please click here}
I am always looking for healthy eating recipes online or magazines or even while checking out a new restaurant in San Francisco. We’ve got a ton of health conscious eateries here now. So, of course I stopped and saved this recipe and made it at home. Clearly an interesting tasty treat, something new, easy to make and different from the norm (being banana, strawberries and pineapple juice). RECIPE 1 cup currants (or plums or strawberries or cherries) 1/2 cup oats 1 cup almond milk 1 tbsp honey 1 tsp lemon juice zest from 1/2 lemon 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp coconut flakes to garnish Place everything except for coconut flakes in a blender and give it a good blend. Garnish with coconut flakes. And when you are done, this is what it should look like {Under no circumstances do I take credit for the photo or the recipe. Please click here for reference}
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