Category: Food And Recipes

7 Foods That Resemble The Body Part They’re Good For

Mother nature got it covered. Everything your body may ever need, Mother nature has it. And for those who still can’t figure out what to eat, Mother nature makes it simple by making the food resemble the body part it benefits. Check it out! 1. Carrots for the Eyes: Slice a carrot in half crosswise… Continue reading 7 Foods That Resemble The Body Part They’re Good For

New York Judge Blocks Mayor Bloomberg’s Soda Ban Law

“It applies to some but not all food establishments in the city. It excludes other beverages that have significantly higher concentrations of sugar sweeteners and/or calories.” And with that, New York Supreme Court Justice Milton A. Tingling Jr. invalidated one of Mayor Bloomberg’s main initiative. The Judge called the legislation “arbitrary and capricious” because the nature of… Continue reading New York Judge Blocks Mayor Bloomberg’s Soda Ban Law

The Quik Cook! 6 Delicious Smoothie Recipes To Pack in Those Greens!

 6 Quick & Delicious Veg-Out Smoothie recipes for you to try! 1. Pea Perfection Smoothies Prep Time: 10 min  Total Time: 10 min  Servings: 2 Ingredients: 1 bag (12 oz) Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers® frozen sweet peas 1 cup Cascadian Farm® frozen organic strawberries 1/2 cup pineapple juice 1 medium banana, cut up Directions: Step1… Continue reading The Quik Cook! 6 Delicious Smoothie Recipes To Pack in Those Greens!

The Quik Cook! Fast & Easy 3 Bean Salad

Fast & Easy 3 Bean Salad Total Time: 10 mins Prep Time: 10 mins Servings: 5 cups Ingredients: 1 cup chopped green beans (cooked) – I used the frozen beans and steamed them in the microwave 1 (15-oz) can of chickpeas 1 (15-oz) can of Red Kidney Beans 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped 1 cup of chopped… Continue reading The Quik Cook! Fast & Easy 3 Bean Salad

The Quik Cook! Beef Stew with Mushrooms and White Beans

Beef Stew with Mushrooms and White Beans Yield: Serves 4-6 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Ingredients: 4 12 oz. button mushroom (cremini, quartered) 4 12 oz. fresh mushrooms (shiitake, oyster, chanterelle) 1 12 lbs top sirloin steak (boneless beef, cut into 1 inch cubes) 2 tbsps olive oil salt 2 carrot (cut into… Continue reading The Quik Cook! Beef Stew with Mushrooms and White Beans

The Quik Cook! Sweet & Sour Beef-Cabbage Soup

Sweet & Sour Beef-Cabbage Soup   6 servings: About 1 3/4 cups each Active Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 30 minute Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 pound lean (90% or leaner) ground beef 1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds 1 teaspoon dried thyme 2 1/2 cups frozen bell pepper and onion mix, thawed, chopped 1… Continue reading The Quik Cook! Sweet & Sour Beef-Cabbage Soup

The Quik Cook! Lamb Burgers with Green Harissa

Lamb Burgers with Green Harissa   Total Time: 40 min Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 pound ground lamb 1/2 cup cooked white rice 1 large egg, beaten 1/2 cup chopped cilantro Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grilling 4 hot green chiles, such as serranos or jalapeños, thinly sliced 2… Continue reading The Quik Cook! Lamb Burgers with Green Harissa

The Quik Cook! Quick & Easy Crab Cakes

Quick & Easy Crab Cakes prep: 10 min total: 25 min servings: 6 Ingredients: 1cup boiling water 1pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Cornbread Stuffing Mix 3 eggs 2cans (6 oz. each) crabmeat, drained, flaked 1/4cup butter or margarine 1 lemon, cut into 6 wedges Directions: ADD boiling water to stuffing mix; stir just until moistened. Let stand… Continue reading The Quik Cook! Quick & Easy Crab Cakes

The Quik Cook! Mini Frittatas with Ham and Cheese

Mini Frittatas with Ham and Cheese Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 3 frittatas) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: Cooking spray 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 2/3 cup chopped reduced-fat ham (about 2 ounces) 1/3 cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat extra-sharp cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 1/8 teaspoon… Continue reading The Quik Cook! Mini Frittatas with Ham and Cheese

The Quik Cook! Fig-and-Walnut Energy Bars

Fig-and-Walnut Energy Bars Total Time: 35 min Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Ingredients: Cooking spray 1 cup quick-cooking oats 1 cup bran cereal 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour 1 cup walnut pieces 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped stemmed dried figs 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 cup honey 2 large… Continue reading The Quik Cook! Fig-and-Walnut Energy Bars

The Quik Cook! Shawarma Lamb with Couscous Salad

Shawarma Lamb with Couscous Salad Ingredients: 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 cup couscous 1 medium carrot, shredded 1/2 cup roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley 1/4 cup olive oil, divided Zest and juice of 2 lemons, divided 1 large onion, thinly sliced 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 1/2 pounds top round lamb steak, thinly sliced… Continue reading The Quik Cook! Shawarma Lamb with Couscous Salad