This is a Purge Week meal which is when I use what I have in the cabinet and refrigerator to make meals for the week. No grocery shopping except for a few produce items. These are the items I wanted to use up. Leftover bell pepper, onion, frozen sweet potatoes, mushrooms, and homemade chicken broth. I also…
Month: March 2017
Curry Shrimp & Rice Noodles
I love curry, but I rarely order it at restaurants because it’s too spicy and bothers my stomach. So I decided to come up with my own curry recipe that has all the flavors I like without the heat. This recipe is perfect for people who follow the Mediterranean Food Pyramid like me, and it’s gluten free. Most…
Lazy Stuffed Bell Peppers
There’s nothing like stuffed green bell peppers, but it can be a time-consuming meal with too many steps for a busy weeknight. I came up with a recipe that’s quick and still tastes delicious. It’s also gluten-free and it’s a perfect dish for those who follow the Mediterranean Food Diet Pyramid like I do. Prep time:…
Ipsy Boxes- Feb & March 2017
The thing I love most about my monthly Ipsy service is the bag I get. This denim bag is perfect to toss in my purse or to carry around town on the weekend. Look at the cute little pull. This year Ipsy has done a great job with all of their bags. The bags alone…
Healthy Food Haul Hits and Misses
Here’s a quick wrap of healthy products I found around town. Basically, I go where the sales are to get the best deals. Let’s start with Marshall’s. This coconut water was $2.99 a container. I usually pay $4.00 for each so I bought two. My absolute favorite treats are these dark chocolate coconuts chips. I toss…
Roasted Cumin Shrimp and Veggie Salad
Ingredients: Shrimp (1 pound) Grape or cherry tomatoes sliced in half. Shredded carrots 1/2 of a yellow bell pepper Asparagus cut 1 small red onion Mixed greens salad Cilantro Lime juice Red wine vinegar Extra virgin olive oil Seasonings: garlic powder, Mrs. Dash seasonings, cumin, ground pepper, sea salt Directions: In rows, spread the yellow…
Budget Buys-Natural Face & Body Products at Marshall’s
I noticed that my face has been dry and dull looking lately which means that it’s time for me to switch up my skin care. As you know, I like bargains so I headed over to Marshall’s and found the following goodies. Alba Botanical Hawaiian Facial Cleanser is vegan and paraben-free. It contains pineapple enzymes which…
Cocoa and Nut Smoothie-Tastes better than a chocolate shake!
Ingredients 1/3 cup of vanilla non-fat yogurt (Make sure there’s no carrageenan in it.) 1 to 2 tablespoons of cacao nibs 1 tablespoon of cocoa with cane sugar or you can also use raw cacao powder and add honey to sweeten it.) 1 to 2 dates (for sweetness) 1 to 2 scoops of protein powder (I use Orgain Organic Plant…
Fiesta Chicken & Lime Soup
This is a low-calorie, gluten-free dish that’s hearty and tastes incredible. Prep time= 10 mins Cook time= 45 mins Total time=less than an hour Ingredients: Extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion & 2 stalks of celery (I used my previously chopped and frozen celery and onion mixture) half a green bell pepper 3…
Fasolada Greek Navy Bean Soup-Mediterranean Diet
Fasolada is a traditional Greek meal. The ingredients are cheap and feed a lot of people. Fasolada is so popular that it’s called the national dish of Greece. Ingredients 1 pound of uncooked navy beans (You can also use white kidney beans, lima beans or butter beans.) 2 carrots roughly cut 1 medium onion…
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