A great article was sent to my inbox from http://www.joybauer.com/ . It was all about healthy skin and what contributes to healthy skin. Contributors include point blank genetics followed by lifestyle. Lifestyle determines the amount of oxidation that takes place (interaction of oxygen molecules and any other substance) examples the article provided are smoking & sunlight. The way to improve our skin going forward is through healthy habits, specifically nutrition. Daily nutritional needs include Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Beta-carotene, Selenium & Omega-3 Fatty Acids. To learn more about this topic visit her article by clicking the recipe title below.
Joy Bauer provided a great daily smoothie comprising of all the recommended nutrients. Check it out below or by visiting the original article by clicking the recipe title below.
Joy's Beauty Blend
2 oranges, remove the peel and cut into sections
1/2 chopped mango
1/2 cup sliced strawberries (An alternative to strawberries would be frozen mixed berries. If you make this substitution the Nutrient content below will not be the same.)
1 medium carrot, peeled and shredded
1/2 cup plain, nonfat yogurt (A great substitution would be Greek yogurt. If you make this substitution the nutrient content below will not be the same.)
2 tablespoons wheat germ
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar
Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Nutrient Analysis for one serving (the above recipe makes 2 servings). The Nutrient Analysis noted below is directly from JoyBauer.com .
Calories: 250
Protein: 9 g
Carbohydrates: 48 g
Total fat: 4 g
Saturated fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 72 mg
Fiber: 9 g
Vitamin C: 126 mg (209% DV)
Vitamin A (all from beta-carotene): 5,839 IU (117% DV)
Vitamin E: 3.9 IU (13% DV)
+ Omega-3 fats
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Friday, May 27, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Boudros - San Antonio, Texas
My favorite dish on their menu is their famous Blackened Prime Rib with the Grilled Prime Rib Sides. I state my favorite only because I am guilty of ordering the same dish each time. Because of my gracious friends I was ever so luck to try a bite of each of their meals. The "Seafood Platter"...amazing and just the right size. "Big Tails Little Tails"...so much flavor complimented by the best risotto. "Texas Fillet of Sirloin & Frites"....wow, not exactly top of the healthy list, but the fried jalapenos are soaked in the best garlic sauce....hmmm, my mouth is watering just thinking about it.
If you visit boudros don't limit yourself to just the main course, go all out. Try it all. The appetizers are amazing and the desserts are sinfully delicious. My personal favorite (and this time I have branched out) "Wild Field Mushrooms"...just the right amount of flavor topped with my favorite, goat cheese. There is a bit of zing that makes you want more.
To give you an idea of how yummy their menu truly is visit their website for few of their speciality recipes. They have given up the secret to their guacamole & prickly pear margarita. It sure was exciting to learn I can take home some of boudros flavors.
Check it out by going to http://www.boudros.com/boudros/goodies.php
Cheers to a tasty evening,
Cara
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Cooking over eating out...Dish #2 Chicken Tequila Pasta
My fiance and I had Lost Dinner Parties every Tuesday. It was a great way for me to practice cooking. I learned from making meals, as well as, talking about dishes with my friend.
One of my most favorite meals I made was Chicken Tequila Pasta. This dish is not exactly the healthiest dish, however, it is amazing and worth every bite. Another recipe I found to be a shock. It was simple to make, however the preping is a bit time consuming.
The first time I had Chicken Tequilla Pasta was at CPK - California Pizza Kitchen. The pasta dish was one of my favorites on the menu.One night as I was trying to get creative with "chicken" I decided to research the dish and came across an amazing wesite that duplicates dishes from restaraunts. Of course, Chicken Tequilla Pasta was on the list.
For the exact recipe visit AllRecipe.com, to give you an idea the ingrediants are listed below:
Ingredients:
One of my most favorite meals I made was Chicken Tequila Pasta. This dish is not exactly the healthiest dish, however, it is amazing and worth every bite. Another recipe I found to be a shock. It was simple to make, however the preping is a bit time consuming.
The first time I had Chicken Tequilla Pasta was at CPK - California Pizza Kitchen. The pasta dish was one of my favorites on the menu.One night as I was trying to get creative with "chicken" I decided to research the dish and came across an amazing wesite that duplicates dishes from restaraunts. Of course, Chicken Tequilla Pasta was on the list.
For the exact recipe visit AllRecipe.com, to give you an idea the ingrediants are listed below:
Ingredients:
- Chicken Breast - chop chicken in cubes. I use about 3 - 4 chicken breast
- Noodle of Choice - my personal favorite is whole wheat fussili
- Butter
- Red & Yellow Pepper
- Red Onion
- Jalapeno
- Garlic
- Cilantro
- Chicken Stock
- Tequila -
- Lime
- Soy Sauce
- Heavy Whipping Cream
Monday, May 24, 2010
Cooking over eating out...Dish #1 Chicken Piccata
After years of cooking for one, I now cook for two. It took a good 3 years before my fiancé and I actually started eating in and making our own meals. When we first started dating both of our eating routines consisted of eating out. No matter the size of the meal we would go out or order in. Not sure when or why we changed our routine, however, I have enjoyed every minute of it.
My old boss use to call herself a pantry chef because she made meals based on ingredients in her kitchen not by following recipes. I have taken on a similar style of cooking. When I go out to eat I pay close attention to what ingredients are in my favorite plates. I also read recipes as if they were a news article. By doing the two I have become familiar with the basic idea of different recipes and cook from memory. If I try to follow instructions it's a given I'll burn or destroy the meal.
Because of my new hobby, I am going to share my weekly finds and cooking experiences.
Dish #1
Chicken Piccata
Last night I made chicken piccata for 7. I was so worried because I was running late and making a large portion; not to mention it was my first attempt. To my surprise it was a huge hit and rather easy to make. The dish was simple and can be duplicated by anyone. You can make Piccata with Chicken or Fish. Sides can be mashed potatoes, noodles or rice. Be sure to always include a vegetable too, we selected asparagus, however, any green will be great. Read through my notes, modify to your liking and cooking piccata from memory will be a hit.
Ingredients (serving 2 people):
1. First in a medium size bowl mix flour and pepper.
2. Rinse each chicken breast under water and dip in the flower and pepper mix. The chicken should be lightly coated.
3. Cover the bottom of a medium size skillet with a small portion of butter and / or olive oil. Give it a few minutes to heat up and then add the coated chicken / fish.
4. Let the meat cook for a few minutes on each side. Fish takes no more than a minute or two on each side. Chicken will need more time, about 5 minutes on each side.
5. Add the wine, chicken stock, fresh squeezed lemon juice, capers, artichoke and mushrooms. Sprinkle with pepper, garlic salt and onion powder. You can guestimate your measuring.
6. Let the sauce simmer on low until the chicken or fish are cooked all thoroughly.
The recipe above is not my own. I reviewed several recipes and have had piccata on numerous occassions. As mentioned above, I pay attention to the ingredients while eating the dish at restaraunts and get an idea of the steps from different websites. The websites I enjoy are noted below.
My old boss use to call herself a pantry chef because she made meals based on ingredients in her kitchen not by following recipes. I have taken on a similar style of cooking. When I go out to eat I pay close attention to what ingredients are in my favorite plates. I also read recipes as if they were a news article. By doing the two I have become familiar with the basic idea of different recipes and cook from memory. If I try to follow instructions it's a given I'll burn or destroy the meal.
Because of my new hobby, I am going to share my weekly finds and cooking experiences.
Dish #1
Chicken Piccata
Last night I made chicken piccata for 7. I was so worried because I was running late and making a large portion; not to mention it was my first attempt. To my surprise it was a huge hit and rather easy to make. The dish was simple and can be duplicated by anyone. You can make Piccata with Chicken or Fish. Sides can be mashed potatoes, noodles or rice. Be sure to always include a vegetable too, we selected asparagus, however, any green will be great. Read through my notes, modify to your liking and cooking piccata from memory will be a hit.
Ingredients (serving 2 people):
- Chicken Breast or Fish - 2 - 3 pieces
- Olive Oil - enough to coat the bottom of pan
- Butter - enough to coat the bottom of pan
- Flour - 1/2 cup at most
- Pepper - use for flavor to your liking. I used a healthy poriton, roughly a table spoon
- Onion Powder - use for flavor to your liking. I sprinkled for taste, start slow you can always add more
- Garlic Powder - use for flavor to your liking. I sprinkled for taste, start slow you can always add more
- White Wine - 1/3 cup
- Chicken Stock - 1/3 cup
- Artichokes - use as many as you'd like. I used a full can.
- Mushrooms - add as many as you'd like. I used about 1/2 cup
- Capers - add as many as you'd like. I used about 1/2 cup
- Parsley - sprinkle for flavor
- Lemons - 5 lemons to freshly squeeze juice. I also used to garnish dish.
1. First in a medium size bowl mix flour and pepper.
2. Rinse each chicken breast under water and dip in the flower and pepper mix. The chicken should be lightly coated.
3. Cover the bottom of a medium size skillet with a small portion of butter and / or olive oil. Give it a few minutes to heat up and then add the coated chicken / fish.
4. Let the meat cook for a few minutes on each side. Fish takes no more than a minute or two on each side. Chicken will need more time, about 5 minutes on each side.
5. Add the wine, chicken stock, fresh squeezed lemon juice, capers, artichoke and mushrooms. Sprinkle with pepper, garlic salt and onion powder. You can guestimate your measuring.
6. Let the sauce simmer on low until the chicken or fish are cooked all thoroughly.
The recipe above is not my own. I reviewed several recipes and have had piccata on numerous occassions. As mentioned above, I pay attention to the ingredients while eating the dish at restaraunts and get an idea of the steps from different websites. The websites I enjoy are noted below.
Epicurious.com
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