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3 Delectable Recipes That Will Help You Lose Weight

Trying tasty dishes to pamper taste buds and keeping the pounds off- isn’t easy as it may sound. But, thankfully they are many recipes that claim big in the recent studies and research papers.  They help individuals, those who are in pursuit of a slim-fit figure by reducing the calorie and sugar intake, and also enhance their metabolism rate.

Are you also one of them yearning to shed off some extra pounds, but not at the expense of your taste buds? Yes, then read further to take a look at the top three delectable recipes that will help you lose weight, while satisfying your good taste cravings. Plus, you don’t have to spend hours in the kitchen, as these dishes hardly take five to ten minutes for preparation:

  1. Broccoli & Feta Omelet with Toast- For your breakfast 

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In the morning hustle and bustle, breakfast is the time, when most of us end to grab calorie rich easy snack food like the pasta, donutes with coffee, and the other stuff, which are high in sugar and fat content. A well beginning is half done, so give those morning munchies a miss and give broccoli & feta omelet with toast a go.

Let’s cook, firstly, heat a nonstick pan over medium to high flame. Coat the skillet with cooking spray, and now add broccoli, and cook for three to five minutes.

Combine dill, feta, and egg in small bowl. After this, put this egg mixture into the pan; again cook for three to four minutes. Flip omelet and cook 2 minutes, until cooked through. Now, your broccoli & feta omelet is ready to be served with toast.

  1. Grilled Chicken Cutlets with Summer Succotash- For your afternoon meal

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Do you know one can burn 300 calories daily by having the right foods? This grilled chicken cutlet with summer succotash recipe is also one of them; it will help you to burn fat and calories, helping you to trim down fast. And the best part, this recipe only takes 5 minutes to be ready for serving!

Start by seasoning the chicken pieces with garlic, pepper, salt, and rosemary. Heat a large pan over medium to high flame, add one teaspoon olive oil; swirl to coat the pan. Cook the chicken pieces for 10 minutes, until it becomes a light brownish.

Add squash, corn, and lime beans; season with salt as per your taste, and cook until the squash is just tender about 2-3 minute. Now pour the lime juice over the chicken pieces, and serve hot with a cup of   Succotash

  1. Chocolate-Dipped Banana Bites- For your dessert

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Most of us have a sweet tooth, and even more right the supper, but that doesn’t mean you got to compensate on your good health to satisfy your sugar cravings. What about the bananas recipe?  All your need is a mild knife, and a microwave- and a desert serving will ready to eat; this recipe will help you to burn calories fast. As an added benefit, the semisweet chocolate desert contains healthy fats to augment your metabolism rate.

The preparation job is simple, firstly put the chocolate chips in a zip-top plastic bag, or in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave the chocolate chips for one to two minutes, until it melts. Now, as the dipping is ready, cut the bananas, and have a much you want without worrying about the calorie intake.

The above three recipes are not healthy but also won’t take much cooking to reach your dining table.

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3 Healthy Budget Meals You Can Cook With Garlic

Garlic has many beneficial effects to your health. It also brings out the flavor in any recipe in your home cooking aside from the fact that it cost less. It is considered as incredibly nutritious and has very little calorie. Garlic is also named as superfood because it is loaded with antioxidants that fights free radicals from making us sick. It fights high blood pressure by helping blood vessels relax and widen. Garlic not only gives you delicious healthy budget meals but also has medicinal attributes.  It can help cut blood pressure by 10 percent if taken in tablet form. Taken regularly, garlic can help anyone avoid cancer and cardiovascular diseases.

There are many garlic recipe favourites that you can prepare for your daily healthy budget meals but these three popular Asian dishes will really give you the best garlic flavor experience.

Korean Chicken and Rice Porridge with garlic – This sumptuous Asian favourite is very easy to prepare and cost real less. It can feed your whole family plus your guests. In Korea, it is called Dakjuk. You can also add more side dishes like vegetable pancake, green onion pancake or kimchi. One cooking in a big pot makes 8-10 servings. All you need is one whole chicken, cups of rice. cloves of garlic, green onions, eggs, water and salt. While chicken is boiling with lots of garlic, the aroma of delicious cooking food will make you feel hungry.

Japanese Saikoro Steak with garlic – This popular Japanese dish can really whet one’s appetite by the mere sight of it. Saikoro steak are diced beef cubes pan fried quickly with garlic on a highly heated stove until medium rare. Very good when served with grated daikon then season with refreshing citrus Ponzu soy sauce. The flavor of fried garlic chips with the tender meat  will slowly fill your taste buds. This recipe is very easy, looks like a budget spoiler but not really. If you want to go fine dining with your family one night, you need not go out. You just need tenderloin steak, freshly ground black pepper, daikon radish, cloves of garlic, dry sherry, green onion and ponzu sauce and you will have your fine dining right at your home.

Philippine Pork Adobo with garlic – Now this one is really easy on the budget and can feed a lot of people too as it has a long storage life.  It is usually marinated in vinegar, salt and pepper to keep it fresh and preserved longer.  Its name was taken from Spanish. The way of cooking is indigenous to the Philippines.  It is very easy to prepare as it is cooked in lots of garlic, vinegar, and soy sauce. Its simple recipe comprises of pork belly, dried bay leaves, garlic, minced or crushed, pepper, vinegar, soy sauce, water, whole peppercorn and salt to taste. Very simple and yet satisfying. Served with hot white rice will keep you asking for more. Discover this delectable dish that will truly give your healthy budget meal plan a boost.

Author Bio: Susan Orlain is the founder of  www.myeverythinghome.net site, currently a mother, homemaker, virtual office manager and blogger.

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Grilled Salmon with Authentic Mexican Salsa

A healthy, pinkish, and perfect Salmon is the secret ingredient to a mouthwatering dish especially for this grill and sauté recipe. However, you need to capture a Salmon first, so that when you cook it, the taste is natural and genuine.

First, you have to get your fishing rod and look for a desirable destination to fish such as lakes, sea, torrents, or rivers. Next, ready your rod put the pitching jig and hooks the bait. Thereafter, take a full energy to swing the fishing line and wait for the Salmon to take a bite. When the fish was already lured and trapped, you may now rotate the spincast reel to catch the Salmon.

Now, prepare your signature ingredients, herbs, and spices together with the Salmon. In this recipe, we will be grilling the Salmon and add some Salsa as its appetizer. Bring out the best Grilled Salmon with Authentic Salsa by following this easy to cook recipe.

What ingredients you’ll need in this recipe?

  • 1 medium sized onion, preferably minced.
  • 2 pinches of salt.
  • 1 red tomato.
  • 1 green tomato.
  • 1 green bell pepper.
  • 1 pinch of chili powder.
  • 1 lemon.
  • 1 pinch of paprika.
  • 1 small bowl of tomato ketchup.
  • 300g of Salmon.

8-minute Chopping Preparation

  • Slice the Salmon into 3 parts
  • Chop the onions
  • Cut the tomatoes and bell pepper into small cubes
  • Extract the lemon juice

30 minutes Cooking Session

  • Begin the salsa by heating the pan with oil and sauté the onions for about 1 to 2 minutes
  • Add the red and green tomatoes, lemon juice, bell pepper, and tomato ketchup then sauté it for about 5 minutes
  • Put a pinch of paprika, chili powder, and salt to taste then set aside the salsa
  • Add salt to the Salmon
  • Place the Salmon on the grill and wait until it’s pinkish and brownish in color then switch it to the other side. It will take at least 10 minutes to do the grilling.
  • Grill the other side of the Salmon for about 10 minutes
  • Once done, grab a plate, place the Salmon and salsa, and add a cup of rice then serve.

Surprise your loved ones with this amazing authentic dish inspired by Mexican cuisine. The piquant, sweet, and savory of the Salmon and salsa blend together in a perfect signature dish. This Salmon recipe is good for 3 servings. Feel delightful and enjoy the food! Vamos a comer!

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Heating the pan with oil and sauté the onions.

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Authentic Mexican Salsa

Place the Salmon on the grill

Place the Salmon on the grill.

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Grilled Salmon with Authentic Mexican Salsa.

 

 

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Fruit Salad

This fruit salad is tasty and refreshing! Especially great in the summer, but because these fruits are available year round you can enjoy this tasty dish any time.

Ingredients

For the fruit salad

  • 2 small or medium apples
  • 1 large banana
  • 1/4 pound seedless grapes
  • 1 can pineapple chunks, juice reserved, 20 ounces
  • 2 tablespoons shredded coconut

For the dressing

  • 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey, warmed
  • Dash of ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Drain pineapple, reserving the juice. Remove core from apples and chop into bite sized pieces. Slice banana. Mix the apples, banana, grapes, pineapples, and coconut in a medium bowl.
  2. Add the honey to a small bowl and microwave for 10-15 seconds or until warm. Add the pineapple juice and dash of cinnamon and mix well. Pour over the fruit and stir gently to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

 

Recipe notes: The bananas don’t hold up well in the refrigerator for more than just a few hours, so if you plan on leaving it in the refrigerator for a while or plan on having leftovers, I would add the banana to the amount you plan on serving and then add it to the leftovers when you serve it.

Also, if I were serving this to small children I would cut the grapes in half because they are more likely to choke on a round object such as grapes.

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Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Avocado Sauce

 

Super creamy and delicious!

Ingredients:

For Pasta:

12 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti

1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved

½ tsp olive oil

Sea salt, to taste

For Avocado Sauce:

1 avocado, halved, seeded and peeled

Juice of ½ lemons

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

½ cup fresh basil leaves

2 cloves garlic

Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1 – Cook the spaghetti in plenty of salted water with olive oil, drain and set aside.

2 – Combine all ingredients of the avocado sauce in a blender, blend until creamy, season to taste.

3 – In a large bowl, combine spaghetti, avocado sauce and cherry tomatoes.

4 – Serve and enjoy!

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Make Lattes at Home – Espresso Drink Recipes [infographic]

Making a nice espresso drink is not too hard; you just need to have some knowledge about the recipes. With a fully automatic espresso machine you don’t even need to know the recipe, the machine does it all for you. All you have to do is press a button. The editorial team at Coffee Brewing Methods created this infographic to help their readers choose between a cappuccino and a latte. They also wrote an article on how to choose the best latte machine for home use. And don’t think that owning an espresso machine is too expensive, because that’s just not true. If you make just one cappuccino everyday for a year, you can cover the cost for the machine.

We made lattes without an espresso machine, and it is possible. If your budget is very tight you can do that, because you have no choice. If your budget allows it though, a real latte is an experience, and it doesn’t compare to your milk and coffee beverage. The folks at Coffee Brewing Methods point cappuccino as their favorite milk and coffee drink. My favorite is latte, what is your favorite?

Infographic courtesy of Coffee Brewing Methods.

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Fish Stew


An amazing fish stew recipe. One of the traditional dishes of the of my country that the popularity it has not believe how it can be so simple to prepare.

Fish Stew 

 

Ingredients:

4 pieces of fish (of your choice)
1 teaspoon of paprika
Juice of 1 lemon
2 dl of white wine
Salt and pepper to taste
1 onion
3 cloves of garlic
4 ripe tomatoes
0.5 dl of olive oil
1 bay leaf
1 bunch of parsley

 

Preparation
Arrange the slices of fish and season it with paprika, lemon juice, white wine, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for 20 minutes.
Peel and wash the onions and the garlic cloves, cut the onion into thin slices and chop the garlic. Wash tomatoes and cut them into thin slices. Throw in a saucepan, the  onion, garlic, tomatoes, bay leaf and parsley. then arrange the slices of fish drained over.
Drizzle with marinade sauce and olive oil, cover and cook over low heat for about 35 minutes, adding a little water if necessary. Taste the salt, and remove from heat and serve sprinkled with chopped parsley.

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Healing properties of fruit juices

Freshly made juices

Freshly made juices have undeniable healing properties, so a lot of people lately taken with juice fasts to heal your body is detoxifying or just tone, refresh and rejuvenate. It is recommended to drink juice prepared far from ripe fruits and vegetables. Within 5 – 15 minutes fresh juices lose substantial majority of useful properties – juice oxidises quickly and under the influence of air, sun and heat decompose and much of vitamins, minerals and enzymes are lost almost completely. Moreover, it is better to drink juice of ripe fruits and vegetables at the right season for them.

Healing properties of fruit juices
Healing properties of fruit juices purify our body from toxins and it is important to drink juice with pleasure

Fruit juices have merit in purifying our body while vegetable mainly serve as food to tissues and organs. But this is roughly – both juice clears the body of toxins, mucus, useless substances that have accumulated for years in our organs and tissues.
For example, beet juice literally wash the liver and clears it “to shine” because of its high content of organic active chlorine. Celery juice melts harmful calcium formations and calcium salts. And many other examples. We can do as monosokove (from one type of fruit or vegetable) and a combination of several types. The basis is most often used apples and carrots. This is done in order juices are pleasant to taste and diluted strong purifying properties of certain types of vegetables or Greenleaf.

Fruit Vegetable Juices
scavenging properties of certain types of vegetables

For example parsley is quite pronounced action, because of its high content of essential oils. So it is with almost all spices, and not only them. Beets also accepted in pure form can contribute to severe medical crisis due to its powerful beneficial properties. Celery is so powerful in melting of harmful calcium deposits and joint slag that taken over in pure form, it is believed that it is able to “melt our bones.”

From there comes the rule gradually increase the proportion of highly medicinal juices in combination with carrot or apple. For example:
1st and 2nd day: apple juice and celery – 4 1
3rd and 4th day: apple juice and celery – 3: 2
5th and 6th day of apple juice and celery – 2: 3
You can continue this ratio because it tastes pretty loud and pushy, not well received by most people. But it all depends on your personal preference. These combinations literally recommended for almost all health problems. Make a juice that will be closest to your taste and depending on your health goals. It is important to drink juice with pleasure, not by force.

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Tagliatelle Pasta Recipe


Tagliatelle and tagliolini (from the Italian tagliare, meaning “to cut”) is a traditional type of pasta from Emilia-Romagna and Marche, regions of Italy. Individual pieces of tagliatelle are long, flat ribbons that are similar in shape to fettuccine and are typically about 6.5 mm to 10 mm (0.25 to 0.375 inch) wide. Tagliatelle can be served with a variety of sauces, though the classic is a meat sauce or Bolognese sauce. Tagliolini is another variety of tagliatelle that is long and cylindrical in shape, not long and flat. Here is a traditional Tagliatelle pasta recipe
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