this morning i woke up with the sun shining in my room much earlier than it usually does, do you know what that means? spring is coming. and not only is it coming it has sprung in my backyard. i peeked outside to see beautiful daffodils in bloom and just had to share. while i waited for my coffee to brew, i thought of spring time & what i was craving. and boy oh boy, was i craving french toast. so i thought up a quick, healthier version of french toast. - 2 slices 40 calorie bread - 1 egg white - dash cinnamon - 1 tsp vanilla - 1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk grab a skillet or pan and lightly coat with pam and put over medium heat. while it is heating up, mix your egg, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon. after it is mixed, toss in your 2 slices of bread and let them soak up all the stuff (they will feel really soggy). then toss them in your pan and cover. you cover them so that they cook all the way through since they have egg in them. flip & cook opposite side. put on plate and enjoy. i am enjoying mine with 1 tbsp sf syrup, coffee, and a half a banana. but it would be just as delicious with berries, pb2, chocolate pb2, or whatever interests you! final stats: calories: 116 fat: 2 g carbs: 21 g protein: 11 g fiber: 7 g have a wonderful day & enjoy the weather :D
Hello World! I am sorry I have been slightly M.I.A. My mom and I were so busy the whole time she was here and we accomplished a lot, but sadly you all got neglected. But don't be too sad, I am back!! I have redone my entire office, planted beautiful flowers, stained my picnic table, learned to crochet, started so many veggie seedlings, and given penelope a hair cut. Despite my successes of the past two weeks, I have neglected homework, and greatly neglected chef-boyar-deak, as well as overindulged [especially with dairy]. That being said, it is time to freshen up & let my body get healthy again. Summer & Mexico are only a few months away, so what better time to start? Today and yesterday has been a smoothie obsessed few days. I bought an Oster Myblend Blender & let me tell you, I LOVE IT! My mom and Mason both discouraged me from buying it, but when I am told no, I just want it more. I bought it yesterday and think it is just super cool. Since I live alone, it is super easy to make my one smoothie and go. It is all blended in a super convenient sport bottle and you simply swap the blade for the lid and you are on your way. I read a bunch of reviews first and was very surprised by the power in this little guy. It could easily blend my frozen fruits, bananas, squash & pears. - 1 cup spinach - 1/2 medium banana - 1/2 yellow squash - 1/3 pear - 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk - 1/3 cup frozen peaches Prep is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Chop your fruits and veggies, toss them in your sport bottle, pop on the blade & blend it up! Smoothies are delicious and nutritious. I love adding spinach and squash to mine because it is a great way to add nutrients and fiber without jeopardizing the taste. I even made Mason a protein shake yesterday morning with squash and he loved it! Trust me, it will be worth it, just experiment with your ingredients. Final Stats: Calorie: 112 Fat: 1 g Carbs: 25 g Protein: 3 g Fiber: 5 g Until later, it's hw time :D
as per jenn smith's request, my rosemary balsamic chicken recipe makes its way to my blog. this is one of my all time favorite ways to cook chicken. it is so easy, flavorful & savory. i love it on salads, with veggies, on sandwiches or by itself. it truly is a staple in my kitchen and stays so very moist (when cooked properly). first, jenn smith, one of my roommates from college, literally didn't know how to cook a thing. and i'm not kidding you, she knew nothing. essentially teaching her how to cook was like teaching a new born child, however, she blossomed and has taken some of my advice (maybe) to experiment. that is the best thing about cooking (not with sweets or baked goods) that it is so versatile, and any flavor is usually good flavor; so spice it up & mix up what you're doing in the kitchen. - boneless skinless chicken breast - 3-5 sprigs rosemary - 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar - 1 tsp crushed red pepper - 5 garlic cloves - salt - pepper start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees. while this is being done, it is preppin' time. begin by creating a bed for your chicken. this is done by getting a pan & sheet of foil then laying the rosemary and garlic cloves down. on top of them, sprinkle crushed red pepper (if you don't like spice, skip that step). then lay your thawed chicken breast atop your herb bed. put your 1 tbsp of balsamic vinegar and season your chicken. i do this with more red pepper, salt and pepper. then create a foil boat around your chicken breast & pop it in the oven. allow it to bake for 20 minutes in the foil boat, allowing it to steam and absorb the garlic & rosemary aroma. take out of oven, unwrap the boat and bake for another 15-20 minutes depending on the thickness of your breast. after your 35-40 minutes of cooking it is time to enjoy. top your salads, sandwiches, or simply eat it up. final stats (per 3 ounce serving): calories: 124 fat: 2 g carbs: 4 g protein: 20 g fiber: 0 g have a wonderful weekend everyone :D
If you missed my last post, or somehow forgot, my MOM IS IN TOWN! Literally, she is the best person in the world. She is absolutely amazing. Her and my dad are my two biggest fans in every aspect of my life. They truly support me in everything I do and are great help in the kitchen. One of our favorite foods as a family is stuffed peppers. Pasilla peppers are a delicious, more flavorful choice for a stuffed pepper that we have been experimenting with lately. Since Mason and I weren't getting to my house until 9 last night, I asked my mom to cook us dinner. When she said that she was making stuffed peppers I was elated. I asked her to exclude cheese and chicken sausage from mine and include a list of ingredients so that I could share them with you! [makes 8 servings] - 8 large Pasilla peppers - 2 small onions - 10 mini bell peppers - 4 oz. can diced green chili's - 1.5 cup low sodium black beans - 10 cloves garlic - 40 fresh green beans - 8 crimini mushrooms - salt & pepper to taste - favorite hot sauce [optional] stuffed peppers are easy and so delicious. As I said earlier, mine didn't contain cheese [because I'm lactose intolerant] or chicken sausage [because I wanted this dish to be vegan friendly]. Chop the onions, bell peppers, garlic, green beans and mushrooms. Combine all the ingredients [except the pasilla peppers] in a saute pan and lightly cook over medium heat. Cut the tops of the pasilla peppers off and scoop out the seeds. Stuff the peppers with the saute mixture, bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Ours were topped with homemade pico de gallo & enjoyed so very much! Final Stats [per serving]: Calories: 125 Fat: 2g Carbs: 22g Protein: 9g Fiber: 6g
Hello World! I am sorry I have been slightly M.I.A. My mom and I were so busy the whole time she was here and we accomplished a lot, but sadly you all got neglected. But don't be too sad, I am back!! I have redone my entire office, planted beautiful flowers, stained my picnic table, learned to crochet, started so many veggie seedlings, and given penelope a hair cut. Despite my successes of the past two weeks, I have neglected homework, and greatly neglected chef-boyar-deak, as well as overindulged [especially with dairy]. That being said, it is time to freshen up & let my body get healthy again. Summer & Mexico are only a few months away, so what better time to start? Today and yesterday has been a smoothie obsessed few days. I bought an Oster Myblend Blender & let me tell you, I LOVE IT! My mom and Mason both discouraged me from buying it, but when I am told no, I just want it more. I bought it yesterday and think it is just super cool. Since I live alone, it is super easy to make my one smoothie and go. It is all blended in a super convenient sport bottle and you simply swap the blade for the lid and you are on your way. I read a bunch of reviews first and was very surprised by the power in this little guy. It could easily blend my frozen fruits, bananas, squash & pears. - 1 cup spinach - 1/2 medium banana - 1/2 yellow squash - 1/3 pear - 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk - 1/3 cup frozen peaches Prep is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Chop your fruits and veggies, toss them in your sport bottle, pop on the blade & blend it up! Smoothies are delicious and nutritious. I love adding spinach and squash to mine because it is a great way to add nutrients and fiber without jeopardizing the taste. I even made Mason a protein shake yesterday morning with squash and he loved it! Trust me, it will be worth it, just experiment with your ingredients. Final Stats: Calorie: 112 Fat: 1 g Carbs: 25 g Protein: 3 g Fiber: 5 g Until later, it's hw time :D
artichokes are delicious, artichokes are nutritious, and sadly, artichokes can be so unhealthy. i have always liked them with more and more mayonnaise. that is the worst way to eat them, but what is the alternative, lots of butter? well i decided to find a recipe that would not have mayonnaise or butter, and would be just as delicious and fulfilling to my hungry belly. - 1 artichoke - 3 cloves of garlic - 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar - 3 stalks rosemary - salt - pepper boil the artichoke in a pot of water for 20 minutes to soften. once boiled, put on a pan. stuff the leaves with your chopped garlic, rosemary, and balsamic vinegar. roast in the oven for 20-30 minutes at 350 degrees. once cooked, remove, eat, and enjoy! final stats: calories: 88 fat: 0 g carbs: 19 g protein: 5 g fiber: 8 g
Hello World! I am sorry I have been slightly M.I.A. My mom and I were so busy the whole time she was here and we accomplished a lot, but sadly you all got neglected. But don't be too sad, I am back!! I have redone my entire office, planted beautiful flowers, stained my picnic table, learned to crochet, started so many veggie seedlings, and given penelope a hair cut. Despite my successes of the past two weeks, I have neglected homework, and greatly neglected chef-boyar-deak, as well as overindulged [especially with dairy]. That being said, it is time to freshen up & let my body get healthy again. Summer & Mexico are only a few months away, so what better time to start? Today and yesterday has been a smoothie obsessed few days. I bought an Oster Myblend Blender & let me tell you, I LOVE IT! My mom and Mason both discouraged me from buying it, but when I am told no, I just want it more. I bought it yesterday and think it is just super cool. Since I live alone, it is super easy to make my one smoothie and go. It is all blended in a super convenient sport bottle and you simply swap the blade for the lid and you are on your way. I read a bunch of reviews first and was very surprised by the power in this little guy. It could easily blend my frozen fruits, bananas, squash & pears. - 1 cup spinach - 1/2 medium banana - 1/2 yellow squash - 1/3 pear - 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk - 1/3 cup frozen peaches Prep is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Chop your fruits and veggies, toss them in your sport bottle, pop on the blade & blend it up! Smoothies are delicious and nutritious. I love adding spinach and squash to mine because it is a great way to add nutrients and fiber without jeopardizing the taste. I even made Mason a protein shake yesterday morning with squash and he loved it! Trust me, it will be worth it, just experiment with your ingredients. Final Stats: Calorie: 112 Fat: 1 g Carbs: 25 g Protein: 3 g Fiber: 5 g Until later, it's hw time :D
My mom and I love breakfast sandwiches. There is just something so sweet about a perfectly cooked egg, the runny yolk, an everything bagel [thin] and just the right amount of sandwich meat. They are super easy, convenient, and a healthy option when you still want to feel full. This breakfast sandwich is one of my favorite, so I decided to share it. - 1 egg - 1 bagel thin [everything] - 1 campari tomato - 3 slices Healthy One's black forest ham Pop the bagel thin in the toaster. While that is toasting, heat a medium pan over medium heat. Lightly spray with Pam and crack egg. Next to the egg, lay the slices of ham in the pan to warm them. Slice the tomato and lay it on your toasted bagel thin. I added 1 tsp of dijon mustard for flavor. Then flip egg, and lightly cook that side. Top bagel thin with ham and egg & enjoy! Final Stats: Calories: 211 Fat: 6 g Carbs: 27 g Protein: 16 g Fiber: 6 g
this morning i woke up with the sun shining in my room much earlier than it usually does, do you know what that means? spring is coming. and not only is it coming it has sprung in my backyard. i peeked outside to see beautiful daffodils in bloom and just had to share. while i waited for my coffee to brew, i thought of spring time & what i was craving. and boy oh boy, was i craving french toast. so i thought up a quick, healthier version of french toast. - 2 slices 40 calorie bread - 1 egg white - dash cinnamon - 1 tsp vanilla - 1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk grab a skillet or pan and lightly coat with pam and put over medium heat. while it is heating up, mix your egg, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon. after it is mixed, toss in your 2 slices of bread and let them soak up all the stuff (they will feel really soggy). then toss them in your pan and cover. you cover them so that they cook all the way through since they have egg in them. flip & cook opposite side. put on plate and enjoy. i am enjoying mine with 1 tbsp sf syrup, coffee, and a half a banana. but it would be just as delicious with berries, pb2, chocolate pb2, or whatever interests you! final stats: calories: 116 fat: 2 g carbs: 21 g protein: 11 g fiber: 7 g have a wonderful day & enjoy the weather :D
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My mom and I love breakfast sandwiches. There is just something so sweet about a perfectly cooked egg, the runny yolk, an everything bagel [thin] and just the right amount of sandwich meat. They are super easy, convenient, and a healthy option when you still want to feel full. This breakfast sandwich is one of my favorite, so I decided to share it. - 1 egg - 1 bagel thin [everything] - 1 campari tomato - 3 slices Healthy One's black forest ham Pop the bagel thin in the toaster. While that is toasting, heat a medium pan over medium heat. Lightly spray with Pam and crack egg. Next to the egg, lay the slices of ham in the pan to warm them. Slice the tomato and lay it on your toasted bagel thin. I added 1 tsp of dijon mustard for flavor. Then flip egg, and lightly cook that side. Top bagel thin with ham and egg & enjoy! Final Stats: Calories: 211 Fat: 6 g Carbs: 27 g Protein: 16 g Fiber: 6 g
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