Healthy Oatmeal Bread Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats 1 1/2 cups boiling water 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet) 1/4 cup warm water (110°F) 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted coconut oil 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 3 1/2 to 4 cups whole wheat flour Instructions: Prepare the Oats: Place the rolled oats in a large bowl. Pour the boiling water over the oats and let them sit for about 10-15 minutes until the oats soften and the mixture cools to lukewarm. Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in…
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Ingredients: 1 large head of broccoli, cut into florets 200 grams of mushrooms, sliced 3-4 cloves of garlic, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional for added flavor) 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/4 cup vegetable broth or water Salt and pepper to taste Sesame seeds (optional for garnish) Green onions, chopped (optional for garnish) Instructions: Prepare the Broccoli: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt. Blanch the broccoli florets for about 2-3 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender. Drain and set aside. Cook the Mushrooms:…
Ingredients: For the Chicken Marinade: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/4 cup olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced Juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried basil Salt and pepper to taste For the Salad: 6 cups mixed greens (such as romaine, arugula, and spinach) 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cucumber, sliced 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped For the Dressing: 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1…
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or turkey 1 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, diced 3 bell peppers (assorted colors), diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce 1 can (15 oz) beef broth (or chicken broth) 1 cup cooked rice 2 cups water 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional) Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Shredded cheese (optional, for garnish) Instructions: Cook the Meat: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add…
Ingredients For the Meatballs: 1 lb lean ground turkey or chicken 1/4 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 large egg 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 tsp dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste For the Soup: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 carrots, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup small whole wheat pasta (such as acini di pepe or orzo) 4 cups fresh baby spinach or escarole, chopped 1 tbsp fresh…
Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas 1 cup rolled oats 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon baking powder A pinch of salt Sweetener of choice (honey, maple syrup, or sugar) to taste (optional) Instructions: Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper. Mash Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Mix Dry Ingredients: Add the rolled oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined. Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the vanilla extract…
Best Apple Cake Recipe Ingredients: For the Cake: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt 3 cups peeled, cored, and chopped apples (about 3 medium apples) For the Topping: 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed Instructions: Preheat…
Ingredients: For the Mushroom Filling: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 500g mixed mushrooms, sliced 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup white wine (optional) 1/4 cup vegetable broth For the Olive Sauce: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large can (800g) crushed tomatoes 1/2 cup pitted black olives, sliced 1/2 cup pitted green olives, sliced 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar For the Béchamel Sauce: 4 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons all-purpose…
Spinach Mashed Potatoes Ingredients: 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped 1/2 cup milk (or more, as needed) 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup sour cream 2 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper to taste Optional: grated Parmesan cheese or shredded cheddar cheese Instructions: Boil the Potatoes: Place the cubed potatoes in a large pot and cover them with cold water. Add a pinch of salt to the water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes. Prepare the Spinach: While the…
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup warm water 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus extra for cooking) 1 teaspoon baking powder Instructions: Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder. Add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. Rest the Dough: Place the dough back in the bowl, cover it with a clean towel, and let…