Sunday, October 7, 2012
Great Freezer Crock pot recipes
http://mamaandbabylove.com/2011/04/05/freezer-cooking-with-slow-cooker-recipes/
Monday, March 26, 2012
Left Overs!
Ok, I have been challenged to find quick meals that won't break the budget. Let's not forget about left overs. I know, I am not a big left over fan either, but what if you could turn it into something else. Let me know what you have and I will give you a way to transform it into a tasty supper. Great way for you to keep the budget on track.
Friday, March 23, 2012
Watermelon Basket! Great for summer bbq's!
This is something I love to do for family events. Easy and pretty!
10 Reasons to drink lemon water
I found this on a website when I was looking up why it is good to drink lemon water.
1. Boosts your immune system: Lemons are high in vitamin C, which is great for fighting colds. They’re high in potassium, which stimulates brain and nerve function. Potassium also helps control blood pressure.
2. Balances pH: Drink lemon water everyday and you’ll reduce your body’s overall acidity. Lemon is one of the most alkaline foods around. Yes, lemon has citric acid but it does not create acidity in the body once metabolized.
3. Helps with weight loss: Lemons are high in pectin fiber, which helps fight hunger cravings. It also has been shown that people who maintain a more alkaline diet (see #2) lose weight faster.
4. Aids digestion: Lemon juice helps flush out unwanted materials. It encourages the liver to produce bile which is an acid that required for digestion. Efficient digestion reduces heartburn and constipation.
5. Is a diuretic: Lemons increase the rate of urination in the body, which helps purify it. Toxins are, therefore, released at a faster rate which helps keep your urinary tract healthy.
6. Clears skin: The vitamin C component helps decrease wrinkles and blemishes. Lemon water purges toxins from the blood which helps keep skin clear as well. It can actually be applied directly to scars to help reduce their appearance.
7. Freshens breath: Not only this, but it can help relieve tooth pain and gingivitis. The citric acid can erode tooth enamel, so you should monitor this. I admit, I’m slightly worried about it.
8. Relieves respiratory problems: Warm lemon water helps get rid of chest infections and halt those pesky coughs. It’s thought to be helpful to people with asthma and allergies too.
9. Keeps you zen: Vitamin C is one of the first things depleted when you subject your mind and body to stress. As mentioned previously, lemons are chock full of vitamin C.
10. Helps kick the coffee habit: After I have a glass of hot lemon water, I actually don’t crave coffee in the morning. This is weird, I can’t explain it, but I’ll take it.
The one thing I couldn’t find a concrete answer for is why the water has to be hot. Having studied Chinese Medicine, I can only assume that cold water likely provides a shock or stress factor to the body. It takes energy for your body to process cold and really hot water, believe it or not. I asked BluePrintCleanse how much lemon the recommend you put in your water. They suggested just a wedge or 1/8 of a lemon.
Tip: Drink your warm lemon water in coffee cups that has coffee or tea stains. The lemon water will help remove them.
1. Boosts your immune system: Lemons are high in vitamin C, which is great for fighting colds. They’re high in potassium, which stimulates brain and nerve function. Potassium also helps control blood pressure.
2. Balances pH: Drink lemon water everyday and you’ll reduce your body’s overall acidity. Lemon is one of the most alkaline foods around. Yes, lemon has citric acid but it does not create acidity in the body once metabolized.
3. Helps with weight loss: Lemons are high in pectin fiber, which helps fight hunger cravings. It also has been shown that people who maintain a more alkaline diet (see #2) lose weight faster.
4. Aids digestion: Lemon juice helps flush out unwanted materials. It encourages the liver to produce bile which is an acid that required for digestion. Efficient digestion reduces heartburn and constipation.
5. Is a diuretic: Lemons increase the rate of urination in the body, which helps purify it. Toxins are, therefore, released at a faster rate which helps keep your urinary tract healthy.
6. Clears skin: The vitamin C component helps decrease wrinkles and blemishes. Lemon water purges toxins from the blood which helps keep skin clear as well. It can actually be applied directly to scars to help reduce their appearance.
7. Freshens breath: Not only this, but it can help relieve tooth pain and gingivitis. The citric acid can erode tooth enamel, so you should monitor this. I admit, I’m slightly worried about it.
8. Relieves respiratory problems: Warm lemon water helps get rid of chest infections and halt those pesky coughs. It’s thought to be helpful to people with asthma and allergies too.
9. Keeps you zen: Vitamin C is one of the first things depleted when you subject your mind and body to stress. As mentioned previously, lemons are chock full of vitamin C.
10. Helps kick the coffee habit: After I have a glass of hot lemon water, I actually don’t crave coffee in the morning. This is weird, I can’t explain it, but I’ll take it.
The one thing I couldn’t find a concrete answer for is why the water has to be hot. Having studied Chinese Medicine, I can only assume that cold water likely provides a shock or stress factor to the body. It takes energy for your body to process cold and really hot water, believe it or not. I asked BluePrintCleanse how much lemon the recommend you put in your water. They suggested just a wedge or 1/8 of a lemon.
Tip: Drink your warm lemon water in coffee cups that has coffee or tea stains. The lemon water will help remove them.
Let's talk healthy!!
Now we all say we want to be healthy, but rarely do we do anything about it. Well, I am with ya!! I have finally figured out that it's not really about the losing weight, but being around to see my children grow up to be fine young men. Kitchen talk is here to encourage you, share with you, and listen to you.
I will be posting more recipes that aren't only inexpensive but healthy as well. I love to cook and through experimenting, I am learning how to make my favorite meals with less fat and calories. So join me in exploring this new way of thinking and LET'S EAT!!!!
I will be posting more recipes that aren't only inexpensive but healthy as well. I love to cook and through experimenting, I am learning how to make my favorite meals with less fat and calories. So join me in exploring this new way of thinking and LET'S EAT!!!!
$10.00 Meals
Parmesan Chicken and Broccoli:$8.46
This is another dinner that will taste like a treat—not a meal on the cheap. Not only does the chicken call for only three ingredients, it is extremely healthy, with the only fat coming from olive oil. You can buy two pounds of boneless, skinless Tyson chicken breasts for $3.98, Italian-style Parmesan breadcrumbs for $1.99 (and there will be lots left over), and a large bunch of broccoli for $2.49.
The recipe: (25 minutes)
Parmesan chicken: Preheat oven to 425° F. Dip both sides of the chicken breasts in olive oil, and then dip both sides in breadcrumbs. Place in a baking dish, then cook for 20 minutes.
Broccoli: Boil it, steam it, or pan-fry it. All methods are easy, and none require more than 10 minutes.
Ten Dinners Under Ten Dollars
www.divinecaroline.com
We’ve all recently experienced sticker shock at the grocery store and cooking healthy, easy, and affordable meals can seem like a struggle. After a trip…
This is another dinner that will taste like a treat—not a meal on the cheap. Not only does the chicken call for only three ingredients, it is extremely healthy, with the only fat coming from olive oil. You can buy two pounds of boneless, skinless Tyson chicken breasts for $3.98, Italian-style Parmesan breadcrumbs for $1.99 (and there will be lots left over), and a large bunch of broccoli for $2.49.
The recipe: (25 minutes)
Parmesan chicken: Preheat oven to 425° F. Dip both sides of the chicken breasts in olive oil, and then dip both sides in breadcrumbs. Place in a baking dish, then cook for 20 minutes.
Broccoli: Boil it, steam it, or pan-fry it. All methods are easy, and none require more than 10 minutes.
Ten Dinners Under Ten Dollars
www.divinecaroline.com
We’ve all recently experienced sticker shock at the grocery store and cooking healthy, easy, and affordable meals can seem like a struggle. After a trip…
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Sunday, March 4, 2012
The Journey Begins!!!
Ok Y'all, were heading for an adventure!!! You know when you go to the doc, you want good feed back, but sometimes that isn't always the case. Well, I was just diagnosed a pre-diabetic. Had to have an biopsy for Uterine Cancer, waiting for results. With all that said, that brings us to my journey. My doc says I have to change my life style! Venturing out to change the way I eat. Pretty good start so far!! I will be posting different recipes and advice for losing weight, along with ways to save money and eat on a budget. It will be quite the adventure!!!!
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Refreshing and Fun Idea!!! Great for Birthday Parties!!!!
http://akirchner.hubpages.com/hub/Culinary-Basics-How-To-Make-An-Edible-Strawberry-Tree-Centerpiece
Chicken Carbonara It's whats for Supper!!
CHICKEN CARBONARA
4 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 c. pine nuts or sunflower seed
8 oz. dry linguine
4 lg. eggs
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 c. whipping cream
1/4 c. chopped parsley
1/4 c. chopped fresh basil leaves
3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1 1/2 c. diced cooked chicken
1 to 2 tbsp. butter
In a 10 to 12 inch frying pan, cook bacon and pine nuts over medium heat until golden (bacon takes about 7 minutes, pine nuts 5 minutes, sunflower seeds 3 minutes).
In a 4 to 6 quart pan, cook linguine in 3 quarts of boiling water, uncovered, until tender to bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
Meanwhile, with a slotted spoon, put bacon and nuts in a bowl. Add eggs, cheese, cream, parsley, basil, garlic and chicken; beat until well mixed. Add enough butter to drippings to make 1/4 cup; heat to melt.
Add hot linguine to frying pan, then add the egg mixture. Stir over medium heat just until eggs begin to set. Serves 4 persons.
4 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 c. pine nuts or sunflower seed
8 oz. dry linguine
4 lg. eggs
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 c. whipping cream
1/4 c. chopped parsley
1/4 c. chopped fresh basil leaves
3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1 1/2 c. diced cooked chicken
1 to 2 tbsp. butter
In a 10 to 12 inch frying pan, cook bacon and pine nuts over medium heat until golden (bacon takes about 7 minutes, pine nuts 5 minutes, sunflower seeds 3 minutes).
In a 4 to 6 quart pan, cook linguine in 3 quarts of boiling water, uncovered, until tender to bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
Meanwhile, with a slotted spoon, put bacon and nuts in a bowl. Add eggs, cheese, cream, parsley, basil, garlic and chicken; beat until well mixed. Add enough butter to drippings to make 1/4 cup; heat to melt.
Add hot linguine to frying pan, then add the egg mixture. Stir over medium heat just until eggs begin to set. Serves 4 persons.
Stocking The Fridge~~~
Fridge, Icebox, Refridgerator, no matter what you call it, it has one purpose to keep food cold. Well, I am going to give a few things that you should always keep in your icebox.
1. Eggs 2. Milk 3. Heavy Whipping Cream 4. Butter and Margarine 5. Cheese 6. Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo 7. Assortment of Veggies 8. Sour Cream 9. Cream Cheese 10. BBQ sauce
Now basics for the Freezer! Chicken is always a great meat to have on hand. You can make so many dishes if you have Chicken. Chicken tacos, Chicken Enchiladas, Chicken and Rice, Chicken Carbonara, Chicken and dumplings, Chicken quesadillas, Chicken noodle soup.
Do you realize the short pantry and refridgerator lists I gave you can accommodate all of these recipes.I am telling you, once you learn how to stock and keep stocked, you will not ever have a problem if you forget to take something out for supper.
When I shop now, I only have to replenish. Not start over! I takes sometime to learn how to plan and think ahead, but in time you will get it.
Soon shopping will be fun, not just a chore!!!!
Next topic on Kitchen talk is making a menu and shopping list!
1. Eggs 2. Milk 3. Heavy Whipping Cream 4. Butter and Margarine 5. Cheese 6. Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo 7. Assortment of Veggies 8. Sour Cream 9. Cream Cheese 10. BBQ sauce
Now basics for the Freezer! Chicken is always a great meat to have on hand. You can make so many dishes if you have Chicken. Chicken tacos, Chicken Enchiladas, Chicken and Rice, Chicken Carbonara, Chicken and dumplings, Chicken quesadillas, Chicken noodle soup.
Do you realize the short pantry and refridgerator lists I gave you can accommodate all of these recipes.I am telling you, once you learn how to stock and keep stocked, you will not ever have a problem if you forget to take something out for supper.
When I shop now, I only have to replenish. Not start over! I takes sometime to learn how to plan and think ahead, but in time you will get it.
Soon shopping will be fun, not just a chore!!!!
Next topic on Kitchen talk is making a menu and shopping list!
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Let's Talk Pantry!!!
What's in your pantry? Can you make a complete meal out of what you have? Well friends, here is a list to start you off. These are just a few of the items every pantry should have.
1. Flour 2. Sugar 3. Oil 4. Cornstarch 5. Spices 6. Shortening 7. Bread crumbs 8. Rice 9. Beans 10. Cornmeal 11. Tomato sauce 12. diced tomatoes 13. Cream of mushroom, cream of chicken, and cream of celery soups 14. Chicken and beef broth 15. Assortment of Pastas 16. yeast
Spanish Rice, Refried beans, flour tortillas, bread, are a few things you can make from this list.
The stocking of your pantry is a very important part of saving money. The better your pantry is stocked the more homemade dishes you can make, the more money you can save. Even though you think that you are saving time and money buying boxed foods, in the long run your not. Plus, think about all the perservatives that are in those boxes. There are many more items to add to this list. Check back to see more items for the pantry and we will also be working on stocking that fridge.
Everyday is a food day!!!!
1. Flour 2. Sugar 3. Oil 4. Cornstarch 5. Spices 6. Shortening 7. Bread crumbs 8. Rice 9. Beans 10. Cornmeal 11. Tomato sauce 12. diced tomatoes 13. Cream of mushroom, cream of chicken, and cream of celery soups 14. Chicken and beef broth 15. Assortment of Pastas 16. yeast
Spanish Rice, Refried beans, flour tortillas, bread, are a few things you can make from this list.
The stocking of your pantry is a very important part of saving money. The better your pantry is stocked the more homemade dishes you can make, the more money you can save. Even though you think that you are saving time and money buying boxed foods, in the long run your not. Plus, think about all the perservatives that are in those boxes. There are many more items to add to this list. Check back to see more items for the pantry and we will also be working on stocking that fridge.
Everyday is a food day!!!!
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