Crash Diet | Rewaj - All About Women Lifestyle Lemon can have staggering effects on weight loss, so if you want to increase your vitality, eliminate toxins, get rid of excess pounds and boost your glow, get zesting! Here’s our 7-day plan from nutritionist Dr Andre, with complete menus, recipes and daily targets. 7 days on the lemon diet is all it takes to cleanse your body, recharge your batteries and drop a jeans size! The benefits of detox Before you start your diet for real, you need to rid your body of the toxins that are hampering it and kick-start your digestive system. So have a whole day eating lots of natural foods which will aid the detox process, along with water to help the draining process and eliminate toxins. Boost the cleansing process by drinking glasses of lemonade at room temperature throughout the day. At the end of your detox day, you’ll feel light and energetic, and you’ll have lost 500g to 1kg (depending on your weight and body shape). Detox Sunday menu Wake-up drink (7:30) Glass of lemonade Source: sofeminine.co.uk
Curried Chicken Soup - Chicken Soup With Curry Powder This delicious chicken soup has wonderful flavor of curry powder and other spices, along with tomatoes, apples, and diced vegetables. Ingredients: 1 to 1 1/4 pounds boneless chicken breast or tenders4 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, diced, about 1 cup1 carrot, diced 1 rib celery, diced1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and diced1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon flour1 teaspoon curry powder1/2 teaspoon mace or nutmeg1/2 teaspoon saltpepper to taste4 cups chicken broth 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes2 teaspoons lime juice or lemon juice1 to 2 tablespoons long grain rice, optional Preparation: Rinse chicken and pat dry; cut into small cubes. Related RecipesChicken Noodle Soup, Slow Cooker Chicken Mushroom Soup Creamy Chicken Curry Soup Classic Chicken Gumbo Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
Crispy Parmesan and Dijon Chicken Strips - The Scrumptious Pumpkin This is my go-to recipe when I’ve had a crazy day, I’m running 30 minutes behind, and I’m starving . These chicken strips are healthy, delicious and nearly as easy to throw together as the frozen chicken tenders you find at the grocery store. Served with a couple quick sides like a tossed salad and sliced carrots, it’s complete meal that’s ready in 20 minutes. Here are the key ingredients. Begin by cutting the chicken breasts into thirds lengthwise so that you end up with long strips. Using a knife, spread the dijon mustard over each of the chicken strips. Now prepare the breading. Next add the whole wheat panko. Toss the chicken strips into the breading and be sure they are well-coated on all sides using a fork, or – even better – your fingers. Place the breaded chicken strips on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Put the chicken strips into the oven, and they’re ready about 12 minutes later. Other Scrumptious Pumpkin dishes you may enjoy: Here is the complete recipe: Ingredients
How to Make Kim Chi - StumbleUpon Of the countless varieties of kim chi that are made in Korea, by far the most common and celebrated version is made with Napa cabbage. Kim chi that's made with cabbage is loaded with indole-3-carbinol (I3C), a compound that is well recognized as a powerful cancer-fighting compound. Numerous studies indicate that I3C can offer protection against many different types of cancer and may even stop the growth of existing tumors. You could hop on over to a local Korean market to buy a bottle of kim chi, but it may not be as healthy as you'd like, since most commercially prepared varieties are made with white sugar and shrimp. To make healthy kim chi that still has lots of flavor and health-promoting compounds, start with a whole head of fresh Napa cabbage: Separate the leaves and chop them up into bite-size pieces. Measure out a quarter cup of sea salt. And add it to a small bowl of warm water. Give it a gentle stir until the salt is dissolved. Now a bit of waiting time. Crushed red pepper flakes
Pie Favors in a Jar {Recipes} Just like “on a stick”, everything gets infinitely cuter when layered inside a mason jar and tied with a simple ribbon or tag. Favors are no exception! So make these delicious fruity pies in mini mason jars (or regular size!) then sit back and listen to your guests “ooh” and “aah” over how darn cute you are! Pie Crust Dough 2 12 oz. cans of cherry, apple or your favorite pie filling (Or mix blueberry and cherry!) 6 4 oz. mason jars, cleaned with lids and labels removed 1 baking sheet Preheat your oven to 325 degrees. Fill your jars with your filling. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until pie dough is golden brown. image via: Related Watermelon Cake in Mason Jars: Perfect Summer Dessert Watermelon Cake If there is one food synonymous with summer in my opinion, it’s watermelon!
17 pounds in two weeks, without much effort by kalima on Lose 10 pounds on 43 Things - StumbleUpon Breakfast is truly the most important meal of the day; not in food amount, but because it’s the first food intake, it defines how you start your day. Now, when you write that your stomach feels awful, what do you mean exactly? Are you hungry? Do you feel stomach ache? I remember that the first 3 days were difficult because the change was pretty radical from my previous morning habits. I used to skip breakfast almost every day, or to have a bowl of cereals and a glass of orange juice. So my advice is to take a solid breakfast, it doesn’t have to be exactly like mine (2 eggs, 2 slices of bacon, 1 tomato, 1 piece of cheese, some hazelnuts), but I think you should have proteins (eggs+bacon), some moderate fat(cheese+bacon), fibers (tomato) and a small treat (nuts). I don’t drink coffee, sometimes tea, and sometimes milk. When you’re out of phase 1, you can add a couple fruits, like an apple or an orange. Finally, to answer your question about low-fat fruit yogurt, yes it has too much sugar.
Quick Chicken and Gravy — Our Life In The Kitchen It’s been a busy week, one where quick and easy is the only hope of cooking dinner instead of doing takeout. A bag of frozen chicken tenderloins pulled from the freezer, steamed rice and whatever veggie might be on hand and dinner’s ready in about 30 minutes. Chicken tenderloinsButterFlourSalt/PepperMarjoram and Thyme tonight, because I’m out of Sage.Chicken Broth Melt enough butter to generously cover the bottom of a large saute pan. Heat until it’s just barely turning brown. Add the chicken and season with salt, pepper and herbs. Once the chicken is starting to brown, turn it over. Cook just another minute or two, stirring a bit. Sprinkle with enough flour to coat the chicken well. Stir until chicken is well coated, butter is absorbed and flour just starts to cook. Add 3 cups of chicken broth. And then stirring in Better Than Bouilion paste. Simmer over low heat until the chicken is completely done and the gravy is thickened. Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.
Killer Peanut Butter Mousse Brownie Pie & What We're Eating - A Food & Recipe Blog I can think of worse ways to die... We’re eating a chilled “pie” made of layers of fudgy coffee brownies, rich airy peanut butter mousse, crumbled Reese’s peanut butter cups and finished with a drizzle of ganache. It’s a well-known fact that sweets are not really my cuppa beer. (I don’t really do “joe” either!) Going into the this dish with the concept in my head, I had no idea how wildly popular it was going to turn out to be! Killer Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie For the Brownies: 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped 1 stick butter, cut in cubes 1 tbsp instant espresso or coffee (optional) 2 eggs 1 1/2 tsp vanilla 3 fingered pinch of salt 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup all purpose flour For the Peanut Butter Mousse: 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter, (do NOT use natural or crunchy!) For the Ganache: 1/3 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1o mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, roughly chopped Make the Brownies: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Homemade Baked Mozzarella Sticks | Penelope's Oasis - StumbleUpon Mozzarella sticks are a delicious treat, probably one of the most popular appetizers at restaurants, and a fun party food. They tend to be rather fattening, especially considering they are usually fried, but they are so irresistibly tasty. So how do you give in to the temptation that is mozzarella sticks without the guilt? Make healthy, Baked Mozzarella Sticks! Here is a recipe I love, and your family will too. Ingredients 1 pkg. low fat mozzarella cheese strings (8-10 sticks) 1/2 cup flour 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten 1 cup dry bread crumbs or Italian style panko (seasoned) marinara sauce for dipping Directions 1. I hope you enjoy this delicious, healthy twist on traditional fried mozzarella sticks. Note: Some comments indicate that mozzarella is oozing sooner than time prescribed in this recipe- keep an eye on the sticks while baking and feel free to shorten the bake time to suit your oven. You May Also Like:
Spiked Cheeseburgers It was a happy, happy day last week, because for the first time since this long, hard, relentless winter started one billion years ago, it was actually warm enough to crank up the old grill and cook some cheeseburgers. The Southern husband was happy. The teenager was happy. The dog was deliriously happy, because she is convinced that if she waits long enough, one day someone is going to grill her a cheeseburger instead of just dumping another cup of kibble into her dish. A dog can dream… Anyway. Still with me? Now grill up those burgers however you like ‘em, and don’t forget to toast the buns. Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 1/2 tps roasted garlic 3/4 cup ketchup 5 tablespoons vodka 2 1/2/ pounds ground beef 6 hamburger rolls 6 slices cheddar cheese sliced pickles Directions 1. 2. 3. 4. Recipe adapted from Marc Murphy’s recipe
How To Make Perfect Brownies | How To Cook Like Your Grandmother I’ve tried lots of brownie recipes: Boxes, scratch, frosted, plain, nuts, chips, fudge … Each of them has something to like, but depending on my mood I might want a change of pace. Not any more. My wife found this recipe, and it’s perfect. I’m done looking. Ingredients 1½ cups sugar ¾ cup flour ¾ cup cocoa powder (see note below) 3 eggs ¾ cup butter, melted ½ teaspoon salt (if using unsalted butter) ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (see note below) Directions A NOTE ON CHOCOLATE: You’ll notice the list of ingredients is very short. The assembly is about as easy as you can get. Do this by hand, until the dry ingredients are just incorporated into the wet, and stop. Stir in the chocolate chips. Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment. Pour the batter and spread it out. Bake at 325° for 20-30 minutes. Very carefully lift the parchment out of the baking dish. Peel the edges and let cool for a few minutes before slicing. Pour yourself a glass of milk, and that’s it. Make these in two minutes flat