An ON THE GO SALAD for YOU - A RECIPE FOR TODAY

An On The Go Salad for YOU

Egg
Avocado
Tuna
Spinach
Carrot
Tomato

Bloat-Busting Banana Smoothie - RECIPE FOR TODAY

Bloat-Busting Banana Smoothie
Filled with probiotics, protein and fiber, this smoothie will help balance your belly bloat

Makes 1 smoothie.
Ingredients
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 banana
2 pitted dates
1/4 cup almond milk

Direction
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth

SOUTHERN EASY SALISBURY STEAK - RECIPE FOR TODAY

SOUTHERN EASY SALISBURY STEAK
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 teaspoons ketchup, divided
1 teaspoon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups beef stock

Directions
In a large bowl combine the ground beef, egg, 2 teaspoons ketchup, mustard, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder and salt. Mix well and shape into four hamburger patties.

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. When hot, add hamburger patties and sear for 3 to 5 minutes on each side until browned. Transfer to a plate.

Add the flour to the fat in the pan, whisking together until combined. Cook for 1 or 2 minutes to cook the flour taste out of the mixture.

Slowly add the beef stock, remaining teaspoon of ketchup and remaining teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce. Whisk together.

Place hamburger patties back into the gravy and cook for 20 minutes until the patties are cooked through and the gravy has thickened

CLEANING YOUR DISHWASHER WITH VINEGAR AND BAKING SODA

Did you know you can CLEAN YOUR DISHWASHER WITH VINEGAR AND BAKING SODA?
Source: Pixabay.com

You probably have everything you need to clean your dishwasher in your kitchen. Set a cup of white vinegar on your dishwasher’s upper rack, then sprinkle a cup of baking soda on the bottom of the dishwasher. Next run dishwasher through the hot water cycle. The combination of these cleaning agents will combine to make a powerful grease-busting solution and it’ll also blast away any stale smells too.

2-Ingredient Healthy Banana Bread Breakfast Cookies RECIPE FOR TODAY

2-Ingredient Healthy Banana Bread Breakfast Cookies
INGREDIENTS
2 large bananas, mashed
2 cups gluten free oats
If desired you can add in some of the following:
vanilla extract
vanilla beans
chocolate chips
peanut butter chips
butterscotch
dried cranberries
raisins
chopped walnuts, almond or pecans
coconut flakes
cocoa nibs

INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Place oats in blender or food processor and blend until oats become the consistency of flour; it's okay if it's not perfectly ground.
In large bowl combined mashed banana with oats until smooth. Add in 1/2 cup of your favorite add in; I used dark chocolate chips and a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Spray baking sheet with nonstick spray. Drop dough by large tablespoons onto cookie sheet; flatten a bit with a rubber spatula. Bake for 9-12 minutes or until cookies are set. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack. Cookies will keep in a covered container for a few days, or they can be frozen and reheated. Makes about 16 cookies.

Flourless Eggplant Pizza RECIPE FOR TODAY

Flourless Eggplant Pizza
1/2 large eggplant, sliced into thin rounds 
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 
1/3 cup tomato sauce 
1/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Arrange eggplant rounds on a baking sheet;lightly coat with olive oil.
Bake eggplant rounds in preheated oven until hot, about 5 minutes.
Flip the eggplant rounds; top with Parmesan cheese in an even layer to cover. Return eggplant to oven and bake until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
Drop a dollop of tomato sauce into the center of each eggplant round; top with Cheddar cheese.

By Allrecipes 

Crazy Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Icing RECIPE FOR TODAY

Crazy Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
The richest, moistest banana cake you'll ever make.
INGREDIENTS:
CAKE
1.5 cups very ripe bananas (3 fresh bananas or 4 thawed, previously frozen bananas)
2 tsp lemon juice
3 cups all-purpose flour / plain flour
1.5 tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
¾ cup soft butter
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
1.5 cups buttermilk (OR milk soured with one tbsp vinegar or lemon juice)
ICING
½ cup softened butter
8 oz cream cheese, room temp.
1 tsp vanilla
3.5 cups icing sugar

DIRECTIONS:
*Pre-heat oven to 275 degrees.
*Grease and flour (or spray), a 9 x 13 cake pan.
*Mash banana and mix with lemon juice.
*Set aside.
*In a med bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt.
*Set aside.
*If you're making your own buttermilk, combine milk and vinegar (or lemon juice) in a small bowl, and set aside.
*In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar.
*Beat in eggs, one at a time.
*Stir in vanilla.
*Beat in flour mixture alternately with buttermilk.
*Stir in bananas.
*Pour into cake pan.
*Bake 1 hour and 10 mins (or until knife comes out clean).
*Immediately place in freezer for 45 minutes. (if not completely cool upon
removal from freezer, let cool further before icing).
TO MAKE CREAM CHEESE ICING
*In a bowl beat cream cheese and sugar together.
*Beat in vanilla and icing sugar on low until combined, then high until smooth.
*Frost cake and enjoy.

Cheesy Cauliflower Patties RECIPE FOR TODAY

Cheesy Cauliflower Patties

1 head cauliflower
2 large eggs
1/2 c cheddar cheese, grated...
1/2 c panko
1/2 t cayenne pepper (more of less to taste)
salt
olive oil

Cut cauliflower into florets & cook in boiling water until tender about 10 minutes. Drain. Mash the cauliflower while still warm. Stir cheese, eggs, panko, cayenne & salt to taste.

Coat the bottom of a griddle or skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat. Form the cauliflower mixture into patties about 3 inches across. Cook until golden brown & set, about 3 minutes per side. Keep each batch warm in the oven while you cook the rest.

Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole RECIPE FOR TODAY

Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole 

Ingredients
2 large potatoes, peeled and grated
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1 cup milk
1/2 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions
Preheat oven to 425ºF.
Lightly coat an 8 x 8-inch square baking dish with butter.
In a large bowl combine the potatoes, cheese, and onion.
In a separate bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients.
Spread the potato mixture into the prepared baking dish, then pour the liquid mixture over the potatoes.
Bake for 1 hour, stirring after 30 minutes.
Cool for a couple of minutes to allow potatoes to firm up

Ro-Tel Chicken Spaghetti RECIPE FOR TODAY

Ro-Tel Chicken Spaghetti

4 -6 chicken breasts, cooked & chopped
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can chicken broth
1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes
1 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed
12 ounces spaghetti, cooked & drained

In a bowl mix together the soup, broth& Ro-tel tomatoes.
In a 13x9 greased casserole dish layer as follows: Spaghetti, Chicken, Soup mix, Cheese.
Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven until heated through and cheese melts about 30-45 minutes.
As soon as you remove from the oven stir to mix well, adding salt and pepp

MEXICAN CHICKEN SOUP RECIPE FOR TODAY

MEXICAN CHICKEN SOUP
Ingredients
8 cups water
4-6 chicken thighs, skinless
1 tablespoon salt
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup long grain rice
½ cup onion, chopped
2 roma tomatoes, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
3 celery stalks, sliced
3 Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
⅓ cup tomato sauce
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
¼ teaspoon safflower petals (azafran)

Directions
In a 10 quart or larger pot, boil water, with chicken, salt, and garlic for 15 minutes.
At the same time, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil and toast the rice, stirring 2-3 minutes. (If you are cooking white rice, it will brown nicely.) Add onion and cook 2 minutes, until onion is translucent. Add chopped tomato and cook additional 3 minutes.
Add rice mixture and remaining vegetables (not including the tomato sauce) to chicken pot. Bring back to a boil, then reduce heat and cook for at least an additional 20-30 minutes. The vegetables need to cook through, as well as the rice. If you chose brown rice or wild rice, expect to cook another 10-20 minutes, and you may want to add another ½ cup water to your soup.
At the end of the cook time, add tomato sauce, cilantro, and safflower petals, and give it a quick stir.
Ladle soup into bowls. (Make sure everyone gets some chicken.) Serve with lime wedges, tortillas, and your favorite salsa.

Zucchini Patties RECIPE FOR TODAY

Zucchini Patties

2 cups grated zucchini
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
salt to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

In a medium bowl, combine the zucchini, eggs, onion, flour, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and salt. Stir well enough to distribute ingredients evenly.

Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drop zucchini mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls, and cook for a few minutes on each side until golden.

Recipe and photo courtesy of AllRecipes

A HOME REMEDY FOR COLD, FEVER AND FLU RECIPE FOR TODAY

prehiSPAnic cocoon Pineapple ANA Ginger Smoothie RECIPE FOR TODAY

prehiSPAnic cocoon Pineapple ANA Ginger Smoothie

Ingredients 
1 cup pineapple, diced
1/2 banana, sliced
1 knob of fresh ginger, chopped
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup almond milk
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
1/4 to 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
1 tsp Chia seed (optional)

Method of Preparation
You can infuse the ginger in the water the night before.

Soak 1 tsp of Chia seed in 1/4 cup of water over night or at least 15mins before use.

Banana can be peeled sliced and stored in the freezer or used fresh.

Place all ingredients EXCEPT THE CHIA SEEDS in a blender and blend until smooth.

Pour into glass and add Chia seed.

Enjoy.

Seafood Paella RECIPE FOR TODAY

Seafood Paella
Ingredients for 6 servings
600g paella rice
2 litres fish stock
6 prawns or 12 shrimps
6 langoustines or 4 lobster tails
300g fish pieces
2 cloves garlic
2 ripe tomatoes
1 sachet Paellero Carmencita (or any other brand you have)
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Preparation Instructions
Chop the garlic cloves and grate the ripe tomatoes.

Heat up a paella pan with the olive oil and a little salt.

Fry up the prawns/shrimps and the langoustines/lobster meat and set aside.

Add the sachet of Paellero Carmencita and the grated tomatoes.

Add the fish stock as well as fish pieces. Bring to boil and add rice, distribute well and summer on a medium high flame.

Halfway through the cooking process decorate the Paella with the prawns/shrimps and the langoustines/lobster and cook until all of the stock had been absorbed by the rice. 

Wait 5 minutes before serving.

Mango Mousse RECIPE FOR TODAY

Mango Mousse
Ingredients
1 can Dole Mango Slices in syrup
1 packet unflavoured gelatin
1 small Heavy cream
1 can condensed milk

Instructions
Open the cans of DOLE® Mango Slices and drain the syrup and put aside 2 slices mango

Place the ½ cup of syrup in a small bowl and stir in the unflavored gelatin. Mix well.

Pour this mixture into a blender or food processor along with the mango slices, heavy cream, and condensed milk. Process for about 1 minute.

Serve in dessert bowls. Dice the 2 reserved mango slices and garnish the mousse with them.

Easy Chili RECIPE FOR TODAY

Easy Chili
by 8 Fit
Serving for 1
Total Prep Time 5 minutes 
320 calories per serving 

Protein 19g Fat 16g Net Carbs 19g

Ingredients
1 1/4oz ground beef or ground lamb
1 1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil or canola oil
1/3 cup kidney beans (canned and drained)
1 tomato
1/4 cup can diced tomato
A tiny bit of chili flakes (optional)
2/3 oz feta cheese or mozzarella cheese 
A tiny bit of salt (optional)

Directions
Put all the ingredients ( except for feta cheese) in iPod, mix, and bring to a boil. Let chili simmer for around 30 minutes. 

Note: add a bit of water if the canned tomatoes don't provide enough liquid.

Serve in a bowl and sprinkle with feta cheese.

Enjoy.