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Perfect Poached Eggs

Perfect Poached Eggs

Poaching eggs can seem daunting, but with a little practice and following this technique you can make great poached eggs at home. There are a few points to keep in mind. First of all the fresher the eggs, the less likely they are to leave stringy whites on the edges of your poached eggs. Second you want to fill a large saute pan with at least three inches of water and add a tablespoon of vinegar to the water. The vinegar will also help to combat stringy egg whites. Also, you do not want to crowd the pan so do not add more that 4 eggs to the pan. Give this a try.

Breakfast, Main DishesFabio AlmeidaJuly 8, 2019Comment

Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with Poached Eggs

Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with Poached Eggs

This recipe was inspired by a Breakfast bowl on the the menu at the beautiful Civana Resort and Spa located in Carefree, Arizona. Our office happens to be on the grounds of this wonderful place and we often have breakfast there. Chef Justin Macy came up with this and we wanted to try our hand at something similar.

Breakfast, Main DishesFabio AlmeidaJuly 8, 2019Comment

Homemade Salsa

Homemade Salsa

When tomatoes are in season we love to make our own salsa. This is a no recipe recipe in that we take what vegetables we find at the market, roast them and make salsa. Nothing in a jar is going to taste this good!

Appetizers, Dressings & DollopsFabio AlmeidaJuly 8, 2019Comment

Tomato-Poached Fish With Chile Oil and Herbs

Tomato-Poached Fish With Chile Oil and Herbs

(477 Cal) Poaching white fish in a broth is very easy to do and very delicious in this version. You want a firm fleshed fish with a mild flavor like cod, haddock, pollack, halibut or flounder.

Main DishesFabio AlmeidaJuly 8, 2019eZine55, Mealplan-Meal3Comment

Quinoa Salad with Zucchini and Poblano Pepper

Quinoa Salad with Zucchini and Poblano Pepper

Quinoa can be incorporated into many dishes with lots of veggies for very tasty vegetarian meals. Like this one!

Salads, Main DishesFabio AlmeidaJuly 8, 2019eZine55Comment

Farro Salad

Farro Salad

(470 Cal) This salad is great for warm summer days as a meal but can work anytime as a side dish. The farro is an ancient grain that is full of fiber, potassium and iron.

SaladsFabio AlmeidaJune 10, 2019eZine61, Mealplan-Meal3Comment

Spinach Salad with Avocado, Blueberries and Honey Vinaigrette

Spinach Salad with Avocado, Blueberries and Honey Vinaigrette

This salad is simple to make yet elegant enough for any dinner party. On top of that, it is very nutritious and delicious! Vary it as you like, with walnuts instead of pecans or strawberries instead of blueberries. It will still be terrific.

SaladsFabio AlmeidaJune 4, 2019eZine54, Veg_articleComment

Corn Salad With Tomatoes, Feta and Mint

Corn Salad With Tomatoes, Feta and Mint

This recipe is one to make when fresh corn is in season and at its sweetest. It is worth the splurge even if you are trying to avoid the more starchy vegetables. It is a nod to eating vegetables seasonally like some of us grew up doing.

Vegetables & SidesFabio AlmeidaJune 4, 2019eZine52Comment

Kale Chips

Kale Chips

Here is another healthy snack that make a great alternative to chips, pretzels or crackers.

Appetizers, Snacks & SweetsFabio AlmeidaJune 3, 2019Comment

Grilled Vegetables with Quinoa

Grilled Vegetables with Quinoa

This is a variation of our Grilled Vegetable Platter that turns it into a main course vegetarian meal.

Main DishesFabio AlmeidaJune 3, 2019Comment

Portobello Mushroom Sandwich

Portobello Mushroom Sandwich

Portobellos are a "meaty" mushroom. When marinated these juicy, salty, and tangy mushrooms have a heft that is undoubtedly as filling as a beef burger.

Main DishesFabio AlmeidaJune 3, 2019eZine52Comment

Edamame

Edamame

(109 Cal) When you are trying to avoid the potato chips and you are hungry for a snack, this is a quick,easy and healthy snack to make.

Snacks & Sweets, AppetizersFabio AlmeidaJune 3, 2019eZine51, Mealplan-SnackComment

Pan-Seared Marinated Halibut Fillets

Pan-Seared Marinated Halibut Fillets

(310 Cal) Halibut is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, phosphorus, selenium and Vitamin B12.

Main DishesFabio AlmeidaJune 3, 2019Mealplan-Meal3Comment

Avocado, Hearts of Palm and Red Onion Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette

Avocado, Hearts of Palm and Red Onion Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette

(321 Cal) This salad is a great one for warm summer days. It comes together quickly, is very flavorful and is packed with enough nutrition and calories to be a meal.

SaladsFabio AlmeidaJune 3, 2019eZine54, Mealplan-Meal2, Fast-Meal2Comment

Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes

If you are a mashed potato fan give this recipe a try. Sweet potatoes have a much lower glycemic index than white potatoes. Sweet potatoes are also loaded with potassium, vitamin A and fiber compared to white.

Vegetables & SidesFabio AlmeidaJune 3, 2019Comment

Shredded Tofu and Shiitake Stir-Fry

Shredded Tofu and Shiitake Stir-Fry

(299 Cal) If you want to add a few meatless days to your diet or you are new to eating tofu, this is a good recipe to try.

Main DishesFabio AlmeidaJune 3, 2019eZine51, Mealplan-Meal3Comment

Maple-Roasted Fennel

Maple-Roasted Fennel

This is an easy and flavorful side dish that goes well will any protein you might be serving.

Vegetables & SidesFabio AlmeidaApril 1, 2019eZine49Comment

Roman Egg Drop Soup

Roman Egg Drop Soup

Roman Egg Drop Soup, also know as Stacciatella alla Romana, is quick and easy to make. It is the perfect soup as a starter to a elegant dinner, but also makes a great light lunch or a good soup if your feeling a bit under the weather

SoupsFabio AlmeidaApril 1, 2019Comment

Quinoa With Fresh Corn and Zucchini

Quinoa With Fresh Corn and Zucchini

(150 Cal) Sweet corn and nutty-tasting quinoa make a wonderful nutritionally rich combination

Salads, Vegetables & SidesFabio AlmeidaMarch 25, 2019Quinoa, eZine47, Mealplan-SideComment

Baked Barley Risotto With Mushrooms and Carrots

Baked Barley Risotto With Mushrooms and Carrots

If you like risotto but don’t want all the fuss of constant stirring and you want to also take the health value up a notch, then this is the recipe for you.

Vegetables & Sides, Main DishesFabio AlmeidaFebruary 26, 2019eZine48Comment

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