Having my weekends off may be hard on the wallet but I’m able to watch some cooking shows on TV. I came across this delicious and quick recipe from Sunny Anderson from ‘The Kitchen’ -Easy Tomato & Basil Lasagna Roll Ups. Never had I seen Lasagna prepared this way but yum!!! The difference for me was I omitted the chili flakes, black pepper and instead … Continue reading Lasagna Roll Ups
Progress proof in the pics!! Continue reading DDPYOGA Progress!!
Ingredients:12 ounces spaghetti or 1 box of orecchiette pasta1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for drizzling1 clove garlic finely choppedZest and juice of 1 lemon3 avocados1/2 cup of Ricotta cheese1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1/3 cup chopped basil1 cup of chicken broth Directions:In a pot, of boiling water add spaghetti and cook to 8 minutes or until al dente. Drain and set aside.Meanwhile, heat the … Continue reading Spaghetti w/Avocado-Ricotta Sauce
Saturdays lately since this pandemic hit, i have not been working the weekends, but have been doing lengthy regular yoga sessions which really work up an appetite. My craving for something aside from eggs and since Kelloggs they discontinued the Gluten Free waffles, my only choice was to make pancakes. My favorite part of all this has been experimenting with different fruits and powders I … Continue reading Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
Yet another recipe I have had to modify but there is no sacrificing flavor. This recipe was modified from Food And Wine magazine years ago. This dish is freshness and spices that make you go MMMMMMMMM!!! Ingredients For the Sauce For the sauce 1 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves1/4 cup lightly packed mint leaves1 tablespoon sugar OR 1 teaspoon of honey1/4 cup water3 tablespoons fresh … Continue reading Chicken Paillard with Cilantro Mint Sauce
Motivation and Rest Continue reading Positivity Tuesdays 6/25/19
Back again with Positivity Tuesdays…finally. Continue reading Positivity Tuesdays 6.18.19
I got the inspiration for this beef wraps recipe from the Pioneer Woman. She adds a lot of yummy extras in there but I kept it simple and added what I usually have in the fridge. This recipe is quick, easy and perfect for the summer. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 orange or red bell pepper, diced 3 pounds ground beef 1 teaspoon ground … Continue reading Simple Summer Beef Lettuce Wraps
I haven’t shared my journey for a number of reasons. However after reaching one of my goals I figured, let me make the time to share my journey and hopefully inspire others in the process. I have done DDP Yoga off and on since 2014. I stopped due to injuries from other things I’ve done and from over exerting myself and not listening to my … Continue reading DDP Yoga Positively Unstoppable Challenge 2019
This recipe was inspired by a dish made by Katie Lee on the Food Network show ‘The Kitchen’ Her dish was Crispy Chicken Oven Wings with Miso Dip. As usual I revised the whole recipe to things I can have as well as what I had in my kitchen and came up with Gluten Free Crispy Chicken w/Creme Fraiche Dip!! Enjoy! Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray, … Continue reading Gluten-Free Crispy Chicken W/Creme Fraiche Dip
No matter how busy I am, I have to keep going to do these videos. Keep hope alive. Continue reading Positivity Tuesdays 10/09/18
Still under the weather so my Positivity Tuesday will be just a pic and this: Sometimes you really do have to change the eyes with which you see the world. Only this way can you truly see what’s in front of you, see something you’ve been blind to, or learn to appreciate what is. It’s not easy, the curveballs of life come zooming at you … Continue reading Positivity Tuesdays 10.08.18
What lights your fire enough to chase the clouds away? Continue reading Positivity Tuesdays 09/24/18
While my stomach has been iffy still, this time I’m not going to let it dictate what I can and can’t do. I will do my best to push through! Happy Tuesday! Continue reading Positivity Tuesdays 09/18/18
A little bonus motivation for the Weekend. Have to take advantage of the inspiration to create! Continue reading Bonus Motivation for the Weekend!!
INGREDIENTS 1 to 2cans of chicken broth 1 box of orzo pasta Juice and zest of 1 lemon**1 1 package of frozen unshelled edamame 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley 1/4 teaspoon of freshly chopped cilantro 1 1/2 pounds of medium deveined shrimp 1 teaspoon of dried tarragon 1/2 teaspoon of coriander 1/2 teaspoon of celery seed powder pinch of salt 1/2 cup of Parmesan … Continue reading Orzo With Shrimp and Edamame
These motivations are taken from the ny newspaper El Especialito which has 7 daily motivations in each issue. Go to http://www.elespecialito.com for more info! Continue reading Motivations For The Week
Ingredients 1 package of frozen Edamame 1tsp of salt (for the edamame) 1tblspn salt for potatoes4 plum tomatoes diced (seeds taken out) 1 small package of baby potatoes or 5 small potatoes peeled, cooked then diced 1 package of baby Portabello mushrooms cleaned with a paper towel & sliced 2 Tbls of mayonnaise 1 lime – juice and zest** ¼ cup balsamic vinegar** ¼ cup … Continue reading Edamame Medley
Here are 2 motivations to keep with you which can help quiet the monkeys in your mind. A calm mind is a calm stomach which leads to better health or healing when it comes to issues like Irritable Bowel Syndrome or any other illness/condition that gets worse with stress. Continue reading Tips To Positively Affect Your Health
