Cashew is a native to Northeastern Brazil and we made this juice when I stayed in Salvador (Bahia State of Brazil). Amazingly delicious and very refreshing.
Ingredients:
1 litre water
4 cashew apple
honey or sugar to sweetened
ice cubes
Procedure:
1. Slice the cashew apple then put in the blender together with the water, blend well.
2. To remove all the residue, use a strainer then drain the juice, add the sugar and mix well.
3. Put some ice then serve and enjoy.
A simple salad combination that's really delicious.
Ingredients for 6 servings:
1 cup corn
1 cup green peas
1 cup seedless olives
1 cup cherry tomato
2 tablespoons olive oil ( Extra Virgin)
salt to taste
Procedure:
1. Combine all the ingredients and mix well then serve.
Quinoa is a crop grain originated in the Andes region of Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador and Colombia. It has been called a superfood due to its nutritional value. High in protein, essential amino acids and a good source of other vitamins and minerals. The time when I learned how nutritious Quinoa is, I fell in love with it and made it a part of my nutritious food list, a little expensive but its worth it :-). Try it.
Ingredients for 5 servings:
1/2 cup white Quinoa
1 1/4 cup water
1 cup cherry or grape tomato
1/2 cup green peas
1/2 cup corn
2 tablespoons olive oil (Extra Virgin)
salt to taste
Procedure:
1. In a pot, put the quinoa and the water then cook the same way as rice over medium heat. When it is done set aside to cool.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine everything then serve and enjoy.
Nutritional Value of uncooked Quinoa
Source :http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quinoa
This vegetable dish is a perfect side dish for your meat or seafood dishes, it is very easy to prepare and tastes really good. So I hope that your next meal you will prepare this to your loved ones :-) .
Ingredients:
5 Potatoes (sliced to your desired size)
3 carrots (sliced to your desired size)
1 head broccoli
1/2 cup butter
salt and pepper to taste
Procedure:
1. Boil separately the potatoes, carrots and broccoli until tender. ( I did mine for potatoes 12 minutes, for carrots 8 minutes for broccoli 2 minutes) the doneness of the vegetables depend upon your taste.
2. In a pan melt the butter, when it's hot put the vegetables ( if it's a lot you can cook it in 2 batches) increase the heat to attain a nice brown color and toss the veggies every now and then to cook evenly, sprinkle with salt and pepper according to your taste and continue cooking until done.
3. Now you have a delicious buttered veggies, serve it and enjoy.
Ingredients for 6 servings:
1/2 kilo tulingan
3 cloves garlic ( crushed)
thumb size ginger ( sliced)
1 onion (sliced)
1 onion ( sliced)
2 cups coconut milk
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
3 finger chili (siling haba)
salt to taste
Procedure:
1. Sauté the ginger, garlic and onion, then add 1 cup coconut milk, salt, ground pepper then
bring to a boil and simmer for a minute.
2. Add the fish then simmer until cooked, add the rest of the coconut milk and chili, simmer for a
minute then turn off the heat.
3. Serve hot with rice and enjoy.
Simply cooked with herbs.
Ingredients for 2 servings:
1/4 kilo shrimps ( de-shelled )
1/2 teaspoon oregano flakes
1 bay leaf /laurel
3 basil leaves
3 mint leaves
salt and pepper to taste
Procedure:
1. Chop finely or Pound together the oregano, mint, basil and laurel, then sprinkle the de-shelled shrimps with the herbs and add salt and pepper both sides until done then serve on a bed of salad.
This easy to prepare and budget friendly recipe will surely make your loved ones satisfied.A perfect appetizer. Try it.
Ingredients 6-8 servings:
1 kilo potato (diced)
1/4 kilo carrots (diced)
3 hard boiled eggs ( diced)
1/4 cup parsley ( chopped)
1 cup mayonaise
1 cup all purpose cream
salt and pepper to taste
Procedure:
1. Boil the carrots and potatoes until soft (around 8-10 minutes) drain after boiling and set aside until cool.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients, then chill and serve.
