With the warmer weather we are outdoors a lot. I don't want to turn into the "Tanning Mom," so I'm using plenty of sunscreen and I'm ready to try some natural skin protection with these foods. These sound good to me: 1. Almonds: provide some sun protection and have antioxidants to repair sun damageKeep 1/4 cup of almonds in your desk or purse … [Read more...]
Genuine Hawaiian Teriyaki Sauce and a Delicious Stir-Fry Combination
This is a very simple sauce to make and adds great flavor to many stir-fried dishes. You can add a little sugar or brown sugar if you want it sweeter.We ate at a fantastic Japanese restaurant last night. My bowl was a stir-fry of slices of steak, red peppers, broccoli florets, pea pods, onions, and bamboo shoots served on brown rice and topped by … [Read more...]
Spicy Orange Beef Stirfry
This time of year it's easy to feel like we are eating the same things over and over & it get's boring. Try this wonderful orange beef stir fry to wake up your taste buds! Ordinarily for a Valentine's Day dinner I think of seafood, but this is one beef dish that would be great for Valentine's Day. The colors and flavors make it outstanding. … [Read more...]
Corn Muffins with Roasted Peppers and Monterey Jack Cheese
These corn muffins are extra special with the add-ins of the Jack cheese and roasted peppers. You could substitute some Pepper Jack cheese if you like. Yum. Great with chili.Click title for link at AllRecipes. The recipe there is for corn bread, but you can easily make it as muffins. Just bake for less time, using a knife to test for doneness. … [Read more...]
Sweet Pepper Skillet
This colorful skillet is full of vitamins and anti-oxidants. Did I mention the flavors are great? With 3 colors of peppers and wonderful onions you can't miss. This is a fine side dish with many meats, and would be wonderful in fajitas. Add some chicken or pork for a main dish. If you have leftover cooked chicken or pork in the freezer it … [Read more...]
Quick and Easy Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed peppers are made easier in this recipe using quick-cook rice. Why not just make a pot of rice for another meal earlier in the week? Then use some of the leftover rice to make stuffed peppers. That's even quicker! This recipe uses corn and beans instead of the usual ground beef. That is quicker than cooking beef for stuffed peppers. If … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Wrap
This is a very flexible recipe that you can add just about anything to. It calls for zucchini and eggplant if you want to use them. Sliced onion, peppers, & mushrooms are in the recipe, but you can avocado slices or whatever you have on hand. It's like a salad in a wrap! You can use soft tortillas or pita bread to hold it all. I like pitas … [Read more...]