Southwestern Scrambled Eggs
Eggs work well as a base for combining other kinds of food together for a complete and nutritious meal. Southwestern Scrambled Eggs contain ingredients that provide many different benefits. The eggs, turkey, and cheese are excellent protein sources. Eggs contain many important vitamins and minerals, especially in the yolk. Eggs’ reputation is tarnished with the amount of cholesterol within, but the body does not absorb most of that cholesterol, so an … Read entire article »
Filed under: Avocado, Beans - Black, Black Pepper, Cheese - Colby, Eggs, Garlic, Olive Oil, Salt, Sriracha, Turkey
5 Lifestyle Changes that Lower Blood Pressure without Medication
Chronically high blood pressure is called hypertension. Generally, no symptoms are associated with hypertension, although dizziness and headaches may occur in the more advanced stages. Hypertension produces increased pressure on the arterial walls. This added pressure may produce tears in the arterial wall that may develop into plaque deposits. This plaque buildup can lead to heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, stroke, aneurysms, vision loss, and kidney failure. Most people can make lifestyle changes to lower … Read entire article »
Filed under: Alcohol, Alcohol Consumption, Cardiovascular / Heart Health, Exercise, Exercise Regularly, Lifestyle Changes, Low Fat Diet, Lower Blood Pressure, Lower Blood Pressure without Medication, Quit Smoking, Salt, Secondhand Smoke, Without Medication
Baked Ziti
The Sopranos fans are quite familiar with baked ziti. In fact, it is fair to say that many of them have probably watched the show while sipping on a glass of wine and enjoying some homemade baked ziti. Some might ask, “What exactly is baked ziti, and how is it made?” Pasta is named for its shaped. Ziti is hollow and cylindrical, like what is found in a box of traditional Kraft Macaroni … Read entire article »
Filed under: Beef - Ground Sirloin, Cheese - Mozzarella, Cheese - Parmesan, Cheese - Ricotta, Cheese - Romano, Pasta, Pasta - Ziti, Pasta Sauce, Salt
Savoury French Toast
Laura Calder recently featured “Savoury French Toast” on her show, French Food at Home. It is much different from what is traditionally made in American homes, and anyone who tries this recipe may never go back to the old family recipe. The good news is that Savoury French Toast is just as easy to make. The herbes de Provence that are added to the egg really enhance the flavor of this dish. Herbes … Read entire article »
Filed under: Black Pepper, Bread - Baguette, Breakfast, Butter, Eggs, Herbes de Provence, Milk, Salt
Pannukakku, the ‘Finnish Pancake’
Pannukakku is a Finnish dish that is often referred to as a “Finnish pancake.” It is a very simple mixture of eggs, milk, flour, and sugar, but it is a more delightful treat than what one might expect from its commonplace ingredients. This recipe is inspired by the pannukakku of the Suomi—a restaurant in Houghton, Michigan—although it is not the Suomi’s recipe. It is the result of testing many recipes and tweaking the ingredients. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Butter, Eggs, Flour - All-Purpose, Milk, Salt, Sugar, Vanilla
Zucchini Bread
This fantastic zucchini bread recipe has a prominent cinnamon flavor that makes a sinful combination with butter spread on top. It is a summertime favorite when garden zucchinis are plentiful. This certainly is not classified as “diet” food, but it can be incorporated into a healthy diet with careful planning and thoughtful serving sizes. The origin of this recipe is unknown as it has been passed down in the family. This zucchini bread is … Read entire article »
Filed under: Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Bread, Canola Oil, Cinnamon, Eggs, Featured, Flour - All-Purpose, Salt, Sugar, Vanilla, Zucchini
Caprese Salad with Avocado
Caprese salad is very tasty while offering great health benefits. This recipe adds a twist to the traditional Caprese salad: avocado. Avocado adds creaminess. It also provides healthy, monounsaturated fat that helps to raise the good HDL cholesterol and lower the bad LDL cholesterol, and is also a good source of vitamin E, folic acid, and potassium. The secret to a great Caprese salad are the tomatoes. Flavorful tomatoes are abundant … Read entire article »
Filed under: Avocado, Basil, Black Pepper, Cheese - Mozzarella, Featured, Olive Oil, Salad, Salt, Tomato, Vinegar - Balsamic
Gourmet Italian Burger
The Italian gourmet burger is a tasty alternative to the traditional mustard-and-ketchup cheeseburger. A special blend of Italian herbs and spices combined with provolone cheese and complimentary condiments makes this a refreshing favorite. The amount of spices used to make the Gourmet Italian Burger is unknown. This recipe was developed simply be tossing together a few favorite ingredients. The following measurements are estimates. Finely-minced garlic (about one-half clove per patty) Basil (1/4 teaspoon dry); Oregano … Read entire article »
Filed under: Basil, Beef Sirloin, Black Pepper, Burgers, Butter, Cheese - Provolone, Crushed Red Pepper, Featured, Garlic, Green Leaf Lettuce, Hamburger Bun, Mayonnaise, Oregano, Salt, Tomato, Wine
