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Breyers Limited Edition Apple Pie Crunch Ice Cream with Homemade Candy Apples

2012-12-31T03:40:00.000-08:00

I was very surprised to see the ice cream aisles needed to be re-stocked even in this time of year...brrrrrrrr. So I decided, why not, and created a Festive theme ice cream bowl. "Cool" idea for a Holiday or New Years Eve dessert. Candy Apples take all day to get hard (as far as I have experienced) so try to prepare this in the morning or the night before. You can add some fruity varieties such as your favorite preserves. Some whipped cream drizzled in honey also compliments this dessert. Definitely looks healthy with a nice dose of fruit and feels a bit romantic too!

You will need: ice scream scooper, ice cream bowls/

baking pan or cookie sheets wax paper for candy apples

Ingredients: Limited Edition Breyers Apple Pie Crunch Ice Cream (3 scoops)

Candy apple mixture in a box (comes with sticks) available in your local supermarket
Desired amount of red apples
Ground Nutmeg and or Cinnamon
Whipped cream (optional)
Honey drizzle over whipped cream (optional)

Candy Apples: Prepare Candy mixture as instructed on the back of the box, use only 1/2 of the measurements for a few apples (the entire box for a bushel of apples)

Tips: Use the directed amount of Sugar in your adjusted measurements and not any less, the sugar is what helps it get hard, use a spoon to help with the dipping since these apples are large

Once the candy apple has hardened, slice one up for each ice cream bowl, add dashes of cinnamon and or nutmeg to taste. Add 3 or more scoops of Breyers Apple Pie ice cream, and topping optional.

Now your ready to dive in!

Festive Cherry, Honey and Brown Sugar Roasted Ham

2012-12-31T03:05:00.002-08:00

Served with Garlic Bread, Sweet Potatoes, Macaroni and Cheese, and Stuffing

I am still surprised to find that lean Ham was on the metabolic foods list I found a few months ago. For more information on how this works check out my article "Fat Burning Foods 101" with a shopping list. In any case I just don't question it anymore since it has helped me loose weight with out any supplements or extraneous exercising. Here is a delicious mouthwatering Ham recipe you can make any time of the year but especially appropriate for the Holidays and a New Years Feast.

Time 60min including prep

Tools: Long Baking Pan, Large Knife, Whisker, Baster or Ladle, Cooking brush or spreading knife, Meat cutting board

Ingredients:

1 Pre-cooked Roasted Ham (I used one made by Giant Supermarkets already sliced so much easier) Serves 5-6 or more

5 tablespoons "I can't believe it's not butter"

1/3 Jar of Moschino Cherries with juices

4 Tablespoons or more of Honey

1 tablespoon of Nutmeg

Boars Head Brown Sugar and Spice Cooking Sauce with mustard

McCormick's Apple and Sage Spices (Recipe Inspirations) comes with: Rubbed Sage, Minced Garlic, Thyme Leaves, Ground Allspice, and Paprika

2 cups of Pork Stock

1 small Heinz Pork Gravy in a jar

Method: Step One-

Marinate Ham overnight (or at least one hour) in the refrigerator with the following seasonings:

Cut the ham on cutting board and place in the baking pan as shown below (to ensure easiness and the balance of flavor all over leaving the bone inside the baking pan)

-I like to start by spreading or brushing the honey

-then the Brown sugar sauce from Boars Head

-Sprinkle the Spices all over and then spread or brush evenly even getting to the inside parts (assuming it's already sliced and cut) include the nutmeg

-Add 1/2 jar of moschino Cherry Juices (about 1 cup) all over ham

Heat Oven to 350 degrees

(If you are not marinating it )-Simply start seasoning it as if you where going to marinate it as instructed above

Step two:

While the oven is heating up include the butter, and some cherries into the baking pan as shown in the photo above

Gravy Mixture: Add 1 small jar of Heinz Pork Gravy into a large mixing bowl, add 2 cups of Pork stock and whisk (set aside)

Step three:

Place Ham in the oven for 35 minutes, and then take it out to add gravy, spreading it around as evenly as possible. Place it back in the oven for another 15 minutes this time on broil high, for a nice toasty effect. Soon your ready to serve.

New Years 2013 Affirmations

2012-12-27T22:02:00.000-08:00

Dearest Readers,

A New Year means a New beginning for many of us, a fresh start so to speak. I like many of you have set some new resolutions for myself, some easier than others, like smile more, drink more water. Then you have tough resolutions, like stop smoking cigarettes, loose a few more pounds before the summer. Well I am not a smoker (anymore) but I vow to wow for 2013 to finally fit into a bikini without feeling self-conscious. I am already excited about what cooking metabolically has done for me, as I lost 2 going on three pant sizes, but there is still more work to be done. Here are some affirmations to help you into the New Year. Lots of best Wishes and blessings to all my readers, thank you for stopping by.

Your pal in the same boat,
Ingrid

Post Thanksgiving BBQ Turkey & 2 Grilled Cheeses Sandwich

2012-11-26T18:33:00.000-08:00

Still so Tender Turkey with 2 Melted cheeses ready for dipping into a Mustard

Get creative by making your Grilled Cheese Sandwich with your favorite condiment or sauce:
Honey Mustard, Dijon, Buffallo sauce, Honey BBQ or any other you can think of!

I used as many metabolic ingredients as possible to make this indulgent sandwich more appealing to my healthy side, with onions, cayenne pepper and whole weat bread, it will make all the difference to turn my body into a fat burning machine. For more information on how this works check out my article 101 "Fat Burning" Foods Explained (using the -Editors Letters- Label to your right) or simply check out other resources on the subject permeating the Internet today.

This is a meal your whole family can make with you and customize to their own taste. Why not add turkey bacon too, or a different type of reduced fat cheese such as Swiss, or mozzarella. Any way you decide to make it, you have yourself a sandwich you can never find at any fast food place. Enjoy your post Thanksgiving turkey all over again!

Tools: Cutting board, knives, spatula, frying or saute pan

Ingredients: Serves one

1.3 cup of Roasted Turkey (I used post Thanksgiving turkey)
2 slices of Honey Whole Wheat bread
2 teaspoons 4C Grated Parmesan cheese
Grated 1/4 cup of Reduced fat Cheddar cheese
1/2 slice of Red Onions diced into small pieces
Dash or pinch of Cayenne Pepper
2 tablespoons "I can't believe it's not butter"
1 1/2 tablespoon Sweet Baby Rays BBQ Sauce
(1 tablespoon Honey Mustard Sauce on the side for dipping optional)

Method: So easy to make in 15-20 min. including prep time

Grate the cheeses, and dice the onions as directed above. After shredding the turkey, heat it up in a microwave for 1 minute or a saute pan in medium heat for 4 minutes (making sure the pan is preheated). Set aside in a bowl. Add the dash of Cayenne Pepper or any other spice you wish, the BBQ Sauce and if you like the onions, and the grated Parmesan cheese and stir all of the ingredients together. Heat up a frying or saute pan only under medium low heat Tip:too hot will burn the bread and not melt the cheddar properly.

Prepare the sandwich for "grilling" by placing the grated cheddar cheese on both breads as shown, or you may choose to top the turkey with the cheese so that when you bring it together nothing spills out. Melt all of the butter and spread it around the pan, then taking half of it out and putting it in a measuring spoon for later. Place sandwich in the pan and allow to cook for 5 minutes on each side.

Use the spatula to lift the sandwich from the pan in between those 5 minutes to avoid it from sticking, as well as press down firmly to bring it all together. This is where you add more butter if necessary and do the same thing for the other side making sure to use the remainder of the butter for the other side. After it's a nice golden color on both sides and the cheeses are completley melted you are ready to serve!

Enjoy!

Post Thanksgiving Turkey and Carrot Salad w Cheese

2012-11-25T18:11:00.005-08:00

Create this delicious post Thanksgiving salad, great with cornbread!

So you have leftover turkey and carrots and you can have more for the rest of the week, here is a great way to turn your leftovers into a healthy and indulgent meal. You may customize this salad with your won favorite dressing but remember that my recipes are devoted to being reduced in fat and using as many metabolic ingredients as possible for weight management, so choose your dressing and your cheese wisely, it will make all the difference. Also make sure you compliment the flavors well by not using any ingredient you would not eat with turkey or in a salad. Enjoy it as a meal for lunch or dinner and enjoy your turkey all over again!

Ingredients: Serves one large meal for lunch or dinner

1 cup of shredded turkey, do not heat it up otherwise it will make the lettuce soggy
1/2 cup of grated reduced fat cheddar cheese (I also recommend 4C grated Parmesan, or choose your own) note: all Parmesan brands are not the same, some will be too sour but 4C has never disappointed me
5 leaves of Romaine lettuce sliced with a knife or kitchen scissors
4 cooked baby carrots, sliced or shredded
1/4 cup or a light handful of Marzetti Salt and Pepper croutons (choose your favorite flavor)
4 tablespoons Reduced fat Balsamic Dressing from Kens steakhouse

Method: No fuss/ very fast /easy to make

Simply make sure the food is prepared as shown in the ingredients, grate the cheese, shred the turkey and so forth.

Combine all of the ingredients together in a mixing bowl and toss the salad. Serve and enjoy!

"Buttery Honey Creamy Classic" Cornbread

2012-11-16T20:53:00.001-08:00

SO tender to the touch, crispy outer layer and full of flavor!

Cornbread has become a staple in my home but especially a cold weather time favorite. We make an entire loaf or a 1/2 dozen muffins and they only last about 2 days because it goes with practically every meal or as a meal. It's good for your digestive system and add 'I can't believe it's not butter" my favorite for reducing the cholesterol. We all love Preserves, peanut butter, Nutella, or any other of your favorite spreads, especially right after baking, because you will get that warm feeling in your stomach that reminds you where the term "comfort foods" came from. Now you and I have probably seen almost every corn bread recipe out there, but I bring you a simple, classic, and creamy flavor that I guarantee you won't find anywhere else and that will please even the pickiest eaters so that you can make time and time again. I have tried all types of corn bread mixes, and my favorite is KRUSTEAZ, Honey cornbread muffin mix; or any other flavor in this brand will do. It come off of the muffin wraps easier than any other brand and it crusts really well, while being tender to the touch.

Tools: Medium Mixing bowl and mixing spoon, Oven (deep baking pan or muffin pan of choice) don't forget the muffin wraps

Ingredients: Baking time will vary by Serving sizes vary and are explained on the back of the box.

This recipe will be for 6 Jumbo muffins also explained (18-22 min)

Krusteaz Honey Corn Bread (follow directions for your preferred measurements

2/3 cup Milk
not on the box -add 1/4 cup Nestle Creamer Original Flavor
1/3 cup melted "I can't believe it's not butter"
1 egg
not on the box- one tablespoon of natural Honey
(optional) dash of Ground Cinnamon

Method: Heat the oven to 400 degrees
Stir all of the ingredients in a medium mixing bowl, continuously until everything is moistened.
Spoon the batter into a baking pan or scoop into muffin cups (baking pan) filling 2/3 full (the higher to the brim you fill it, the larger the caps) Bake it until it is a light golden brown.
Bake as directed on the chart in the back of the box according to your serving size, for this recipe of 6 jumbo it will be 22 minutes. Check the muffins by inserting a knife into the middle of one and if it comes out clean with no batter than it is done. Enjoy with your favorite meal and or spreads.

Butter Brown Sugar and Sweet Maple Salmon

2012-11-16T20:17:00.002-08:00

Tender to the touch Salmon with mouthwatering sweet "butter' and maple gravy

After trying a bite of it in Red Lobster my hubby claims this is the only fish that he will try to eat at home if I prepare it exactly as is, and it was so simple I decided it was a win win deal. I marinated the Salmon in fresh ground garlic and sweet maple for a few hours, to give it more flavor; as I felt it did need a kick, and cooked it with "I can't believe it's not butter" I never use real butter in any of my recipes and I have found it to work out even better for me. Purchase all natural Maple Syrup not pancake syrup; Pancake maple syrup only has maple syrup flavoring and the rest is corn syrup. You should be able to find it in the same aisle however. I prefer to serve it with mashed potatoes and add some steamed veggies so you can dip it in the sweet sauce. This is for sure a great recipe to put your family on to fish for good! Finally, he eats fish!

Tools: Oven with Broiler (baking pan or glass), or on stove top/(Frying or saute pan), Spatula

Ingredients: Serves one

Salmon frozen or fresh 1 or 2 pieces as shown above for one serving
5 tablespoon of "I can't believe it's not butter"
1/2 cup All natural Maple Syrup not pancake syrup
1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
1 clove of fresh ground garlic

Method:

Marinate the Salmon with crushed ground garlic and add 3 tablespoons of Maple syrup for a few hours for added flavoring. If you don't have time, simply coat with garlic and coat with the brown sugar either way right before your about to cook the fish. Heat the pan to medium low, or if your using the oven heat it up to 400 degrees. Add 3 tablespoons of the butter on the pan and start to cook the salmon. On the pan it should be about 5-10 min on each side depending on how crispy you want it, always checking the inside to make sure it is completely cooked all the way. In the oven it would be 20 minutes. Make sure to add the rest of the butter while it's cooking until you have a sweet butter and maple syrup gravy you can use for your mashed potatoes. You will appreciate this easy to make no fuss little mess dish that will entice your entire family to eat fish. Great change for the holidays and a favorite Fall staple in any home. Enjoy!

SouthWest "Butter" Fillets with Sweet Onion Sauce

2012-10-22T20:00:00.001-07:00

Fillet of Sole is so mouthwatering and tender to the touch, that it really needs no hype, but I must also mention how this dish sets the standard for fish so high it can put on even the most die hard red meat eaters onto eating more seafood. At about 240-60 calories per serving, and healthy fats, this dish will surely get your metabolism on high. Here it's served with a side of broccoli and plantains that compliment the sweet onion sauce very well. Other complimentary sides would be just about anything, rice, beans, red baked potatoes, corn or other vegetables such as collie flower, or even just a loaf of Italian garlic bread that you can dip into the sauce. I made this on a stove top but you can try grilling it over a wood burning, or coal grill turning it over so gently on an aluminum foil for a summer seafood feast. You can switch the sauce into Chipolte and it would still work. The Sweet Onion adds the Southwest zest that it needs and provides an additional metabolic vegetable. Who said cooking healthy was boring? Note: this recipe was modified on 10.29.12, for less lemon use. Also if you choose to bake it, do so at 350 degrees for 20 minutes then broil on high for 2 minutes. Cooking time on a skillet should be increased to 10 min on each side total if it is not fully cooked.

Tools: spatula, frying or saute pan, oven on Broil

Ingredients: Serving for one
Serves one: cooking time 20 min or less including prep time

1 or 2 fillet of sole defrosted or bought fresh
only 1/2 lemon or lime is enough for one or two fillets, any more will make it very sour
Fresh Ground Garlic (1/2 teaspoon)

Adobo with coriander 1/2 teaspoon

Fresh Parsley and or Cilantro (1 teaspoon)

I can't believe it's not butter (4tblspoons)

Sweet Onion Sauce from Market Side recommended (2 tablespoons or to taste)

To prep the fish: Squeeze the lemon juice onto the fish, and add the fresh ground garlic, and the dash of Adobo by Goya with coriander since the fish is very thin you don't have to marinade it, careful not to add too much lemon or it become sour

Method:

Heat up the pan on medium and add the butter for cooking, you may use cooking spray if you prefer it. Don't let the butter brown too much, and add the fish right away, while adding a few lemon squeezes while cooking, but do not use the entire half if you are only making one fish. Add the parsley, cilantro and turn it, making it a crisp brown on each side as shown in the pictures ( about 5min. on each side on medium flames) make sure to coat both sides with the herbs (Parsley and or cilantro) as your turning it. Meanwhile the oven should be broiling on high, and you will use this to brown the fish after the insides are completely done. Use the remainder of the butter lemon sauce in the saute and place it on the baking pan, and add more butter if necessary, leave the fish broiling on high for 3 min. or until completely crispy around the edges.

Make sure the fish is completely done by cutting a small piece to check that the inside is not pink and all white as shown in the pictures. Now you are ready to serve with the Sweet Onion Sauce from Market side or any other brand of sauce you choose and enjoy with your favorite sides.

Why I banned Mc' unhealthy Burgers from my diet

2012-10-12T07:06:00.001-07:00

Part of the Campaign for the prevention of Obesity

Campaign poster for people to "Wake up" to the Dangers of Fast Food

Experiment done on natural and unatural decomposition of food

Dearest Readers,

I remember the good ol' ignorant days of childhood when my mother celebrated my birthday every year until I was 8 at Mc' Donald's and all the children I knew joined me in the ignorant bliss that we where "loving it." I "treated myself all throughout my teens, and early twenties to their Super Sized burgers and never gave it a second thought, until.... I don't know if it was the fact that I began to cook at home and my body was rejecting anything less than the new standard of freshness and wholesome home cooked goodness, but honestly, my body now rejects all Hamburgers from McDonald's and any other Fast food place that claims their burgers are 100% beef delivered miles from who knows where. I will spare you the details but I start sweating and getting really really sick.

I feel like I should have just ordered a trip to the bathroom with a super sized stomach ache! Upon my research due to my disappointments (yes more than once before I kicked the Mc'sickening habit for good) I found many, many disturbing experiments and incidents where people have found the most disgusting things in their cheeseburgers. It's enough to make even the most hard core carnivore a vegetarian. Habits are hard to break, but when you are sick and tired of being sick and tired, even ruining your work or play day over a meal, trust me you will kick the habit and start cooking at home just like I did. If you want to see what I do to get my mouthwatering again to a delicious burger when everyone else is still on the Fast food bandwagon, check out my Turkey Burger Recipe.

I hope I inspired you to just say no, or at least motivate you to do more research before you decide to take a bite out of a road to unhealthy eating. I mean can you even compare fast food to a well made fresh home cooked meal? I think this picture speaks for itself.

Here is a link to learn more about the dangerous foods that kill you slowly and even take years off of your life (I am impartial to Alex Jones commentaries, however this was very educational)

This article was recently edited on Nov.29th 2012

10-17-12 I Just found many advertisements for McDonald's on my pages, and I have just blocked them from my web-site, my apologies for the inconsistency and the block should be implemented with in the next 24hours. Thank you.

Savory Ginger Terriaki Salmon with Vegetables

2012-10-10T21:37:00.002-07:00

Ginger Terriaki Salmon with Vegetables

For those that are not really into seafood, or are experienced cooking it, Salmon is my choice for a light fish flavor that is not overwhelming and that can be very versatile with flavoring. Fillet of Sole is also great, but we will will focus on Salmon for this Ginger Terriaki Salmon with Vegetables (Red peppers, Baby carrots and Onions) served with white rice. Kikkoman oriental Sauces come in a variety of flavors and even offer a Ginger Terriaki which I used for this recipe to make it easier for you. This dish is so easy to make it is great for lunch or dinner at any time of the year.

Tools: Boiling pot for vegetables, frying or saute pan for Salmon, cooking utensils

Ingredients:

Onions, white or red sliced or diced
1 Red pepper sliced or diced
Kikkoman Terriaki Ginger flavoring 1 cup
Salmon one per person (glaze and marinated in Kikkoman Sauce for at least one hour)
Baby carrots washed and peeled with a potato peeler if necessary
Olive oil or "I can't believe it's not butter" 3tbs per salmon

Directions: Bring the Water in the pot to biol for the vegetables and start boiling the carrots

meanwhile while your saute pan is heating up on medium low as well with the Olive Oil or butter

Whether or not you have time to marinate the Salmon, simply begin cooking it once the oil is hot on medium low for 10 minutes on each side or until it is a golden tone on the outside and thoroughly cooked on the inside. Add peppers, onions, and the vegetables without the water into the saute pan and cook until the onions seem crispy but not burnt (about 2 minutes), then add the Terriaki Sauce with Ginger seasoning, and stir the vegetables, stirring around the salmon (prefferably on one side of the pan), and careful to not break it apart. Once the terriaki sauce is completely hot and married with the meal you are ready to serve it.

For more information on Salmon and a slightly different recipe check out this educational video:

Food Chart Post-It

2012-09-19T22:48:00.000-07:00

We have all seen this chart we learned in Kindergarden, but do we really follow it? Use this as a reminder to yourself and your family. Daily Physical activity, at your own pace.

Here I come size 8! + List of Greatest tips so far

2012-08-14T12:14:00.003-07:00

Here I come size 8!

Dearest readers,
This is not your average food mainstream site where you are sharing weight loss tips and advice from people who have probably never been through the struggles of trying to gain or loose weight but are "selling" you loads of information and sponsored ads, that are overwhelming the reader into buying something that might now work for everyone. I make it simple for you and get right down to the things that do work for your body, as I test it, modify it if necessary and put it into action.

Out of all the diets out there, Metabolic Cooking just made the most sense and I have been trying it since the beginning of January 2012. Sure I have fallen off, as getting into any habit is like riding a bike, but once you know it, you can apply it into your lifestyle. Now that I have dropped to a size 12 from a 16, I feel more confident in sharing with you my new found weight loss and fitness recipes and fitness product reviews. Your actually witnessing my transformation, and my strategies, so there is no doubt that what I am doing works. I am putting my family onto these newly focused ingredients that they normally would overlook, and using them in our foods, while sharing their properties as a transformed weight management conscious cook. I was a size 1 at my early teens, and then somewhere in trying to get that curvaceous body, and going on a "see food diet" it spun out of control.

We all love food, so why not make it the most important part of your health regimen. I will help you keep it simple and get it right the first time, so you can vow to wow without breaking you back or your bank on bad advice and even worse products. Trust me you don't want hair growing in all the wrong places because of diet pill side effects, or have to call in sick because of a really bad yoga move you just should not have tried. Yes, I have my own embarrassing stories, even more the reason why should listen up to prevent the same mistakes, after all "Not even a a wild animal falls into the same trap twice."

Here are some newly applied and reviewed Do and Don't tips for modifying your health life:

Do find a picture of yourself at your ideal weight or use a role model so that you can visualize a realistic body image goal, and a realistic challenge you can set your confidence in. This kept me positive even when I regressed.

Do- increase you water intake such as before and after a meal or when you are feeling like a snack to suppress your voracious appetite. Purchasing your own water bottle will help you keep count and remind you to drink more water. Reduce your intake of high artificial sugar drinks such as Coke or Pepsi and replace them with more natural Ginger Ale, Root Beer or Cream sodas. It was my first step towards a new diet.

Do- Get a working out schedule, even if it's only one hour a day that will be easily followed to the point of it being permanent unless bigger developments arise. For example, I have one morning "wake-up routine" for at least 45 minutes. Making sure to stretch throughout the day, including some arm and breathing exercises, and finally an intense workout at least twice a week for at least one or two hours, preferably on my time off; not to mention I walk my large dog for at least one mile per day. You have the time, just figure out where your idle time is and replace it. Diet alone will not be enough, besides don't you want to be more limber, energetic and dare I say sexy?

Do- Use available media resources, computer programs, even gaming stations to help you reach your goals and help you stay focused and motivated. There are numerous e-info-books you can purchase and motivational resources such as Real Age.com where you can figure out how old you really are and pin point your problem areas to turn them around. I have recommended and posted some Excercise links available for your convenience.

Do- Read product reviews and get a proffessional doctors opinion if you feel it's necessary. Do not jump into something if it could be potentially harmful. If you need to loose weight fast, make sure you read all that you need to know about the product that claims to help you. Shop smart. Check in for product reviews comming soon.

Don't bite off more than you can chew- get a "cheat" smaller sized plate to force yourself to eat smaller potions. Usually, 1 large serving spoon of two or three sides and a main course will make you feel content, not over stuffed and bloated. My man sized portions are now "Lady" sized portions.

Don't skip meals- Skipping meals especially breakfast is a mistake because aside from the obvious hunger shakes and lethargic feelings from not eating, you will also put your metabolism on "starvation" mode, which means it will be storing fat instead of burning it as necessary.

Don't use superficial means such as cigarettes or alcohol, to suppress your appetite. Change it up with some Black coffee and a healthy complimentary snack instead. Check out my list of "alternative snacks" you can feel satisfied with all through out the day.

These are common sense practices you will find on health media content, and that I have found to be the most useful. Changing your health habits can be fun. Overall have fun with the learning process and include your closest family and freinds. My best workout buddy is my dog Leonydas because he can never turn me down for a good walk. Consider having a pet if it suits your living arrangments, I guarantee they will keep you on your feet.

In the challenge with you
Ingrid S.

Making the Time for Your own Time out

2012-08-03T01:34:00.000-07:00

We know the sayings, "You are what you eat and you are what you do",whether others are judgmental or not, most of us judge ourselves anyway by the things that we do, so take some grown up time out to meditate on the things that involve the most stress in your life. Take a moment of silence to reflect on your next steps, because regrets are almost like small grieving moments for whatever the gravity of the situation. This is with regards to situations which don't need an emergency or immediate reaction of course.

I am taking some "Time Out" here at A Coalescent life to reflect on the direction we are going as a communication hub for those trying to achieve lifelong wellness. That said, we encourage you take a time out to soak in a bubble bath, order something healthy for yourself, even in a hotel room if need be. The point is, get lost in yourself with no worries, so you can face new challenges with a clear mind, just as I am.
Here are some of my tips with coping:

Excuse yourself every once in a while, even at a certain time a week, if you wish from your family and or friends and get lost in a special place you can call your own and reflect on your life, positivity in, and negativity out.
Do this especially when immediately confronted with a highly emotional situation, if you have the opportunity don't underestimate the power of "I'm going out for a walk"
If it's a major thing, try to see how you can handle it with the most finesse possible
Always seek the comfort of your faith
Remember that your pets are there for you, but you also have to be there for your pets
Don't bottle it in. Set your music to your mood, and dance, scream, or do whatever productive activity is more you, to get the negative out of your system.
Meditate, on this picture or whatever pleases you and listen to yourself breathing

Three Cheese Gourmet Wafers with Guacamole, Cheddar cheese and Roasted Red Peppers

2012-07-29T20:35:00.000-07:00

3 Cheese Gourmet Wafers with Guacamole, Sharp cheddar cheese and Roasted red peppers

In searching for a low-fat snack, I found these - versatile Three cheese Rutherford & Meyer Gourmet Wafers which beat most of the competition when it came to Trans Fat and Saturated Fat = 0! Total Fat = 1 gram which is really good. With each being only 40 calories I made a plate for the entire day and placed it in the fridge to munch on them all afternoon. It's especially a great idea for women when it's that "time of the month" and you really don't want to be over a stove, or snacking on fatty foods. Roasted red Peppers are great for boosting your metabolism and getting your dose of vegetables in an elegant way. Make this for welcoming guests at a gathering or feed it to that someone special on date night over some Sherry or your favorite wine before dinner. Great all year round but especially delightful in the summer heat!

Tools: Cutting board, cutting knife and spreading knife, plate or tray for serving
Ingredients: Serves one or two

15-20 Rutherford and Meyer gourmet wafers made in New Zealand available at Walmart in the snack section under crackers or purchase online
1 cup ready made Wholly Guacamole, (store in the freezer if there is still some left in the package and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time twice or so, checking in between)
1 Roasted red peppers in a Jar, cut in bite sized pieces as shown
4-5 slices of Sharp reduced fat cheddar cheese (as we are going for the healthiest version)
Dash of Black ground pepper optional

Directions: On a cutting board cut the Roasted red pepper and the Reduced Fat Cheddar cheese into bite sized pieces that will fit onto the wafers and leave on the side. Place wafers on a cutting board or plate and spread about 1/2 teaspoon of the guacamole onto the wafers, leaving a nice bulk to insert the remaining ingredients into. Start placing on the pieces of reduced fat cheddar on all of them and then the roasted red peppers for last. Dash some ground black pepper (optional)for some extra zing and serve on a plate or tray. Enjoy!

Salsalito Turkey Salad with Chipolte Sauce Dressing

2012-07-29T19:08:00.001-07:00

Salsalito Turkey Salad with Chipolte Sauce dressing and Corn chips

You might have already seen the Ham and Cheese version of this salad posted on this site, and there are many other complimentary cold cuts to this Chipolte salad dressing I used from "MarketSide"; and so here I show you another, Hot Salsalito Turkey. This is one of my Summer meal favorites, never leaving me weighed down, and so easy to make without working up a sweat. The Hot spices from the Salsalito turkey and the mild hot from the Chipolte really wake up your taste buds and your metabolism. Enjoy it with some corn chips and some sweet yellow, orange, or red peppers to really make this a tasty treat even for those hesitant to eat their vegetables. Serve it for lunch or even for a lighter dinner, better yet, take it to a picnic, or the park with some cool beverages to wash it down.

Tools: cutting knife, large salad bowl, Mixing Spoon, grater for Cheese, paper towels

Ingredients: Serves one or two

6-8 leaves of Romain Lettuce is one of my favorite, adding a touch of fancy to your meal
3-4 cold cut slices of Salsalito Turkey your choice of mild or hot found at your local deli
3-5 tablespoons of Chipolte Sauce (dressing) from "MarketSide" found in cooling stations at your supermarket
1/2-1 cup of Grated Reduced fat Cheddar cheese (remember we are going for the healthier version)
Corn chips of your choice, I used "Harvest" corn chips really compliment the meal
Side of a small red, orange or yellow sweet peppers for the sweet and spicy approach (optional)

Directions: After washing the lettuce, make sure all of the water is drained, you may use a pasta sifter or some paper towels will do the trick. Meanwhile grate the reduced fat cheddar cheese if it's not done already. Cut the Salsalito turkey into small bite sized squares as shown in the pictures.

Put everything in a mixing bowl leaving the dressing for last and mix until the lettuce is evenly coated with the dressing. Serve with your choice of corn chips and if you like a sweet and spicy approach add some sweet red, yellow or orange peppers.

Grilled cheese & Salsalito Turkey Sandwich

2012-06-20T14:18:00.004-07:00

Grilled Cheese and Salsalito Turkey Sandwich (w/ Chipolte Sauce and Baked Fries)

Whether for the park, the beach, or chilling at home, this sandwich will be a guilt-free metabolic burning treat. Skip the boring ketchup for some Chipolte sauce (from "Marketside"), pick a whole wheat or Gluten Free bread, a reduced fat cheese or two, and bake the fries instead of deep frying to complete the reduced fat meal. Enjoy!

Tools: Sauce pan, Oven for baking fries (read instructions on frozen Potato package usually 35 min. cooking time so start this first)

Ingredients: Serves one

2 slices of Bread- From a Gluten Free, or Multi-grain Loaf preferred
2 tbs. Butter - I can't Believe it's not Butter is chosen over any other brand
5 thin slices Salsalito Turkey - a mildly spicy marinated turkey you can find at your local deli counter
3 slices of Reduced fat Cheese - ( your choice) here I chose Kraft cheddar
1/4 cup Chipolte dipping Sauce- ( your choice of brand) I used a container from "Marketplace"

Instructions:
Prepare the sandwich before you melt the butter in the pan. No need for mayo or butter on the bread, as the cheese will melt and become oily. Layer the cheeses on each side of each bread, and salsalito turkey as desired.
Heat a frying pan to med. low heat (#5 setting on some stovetops) and melt 1tbs. of "I can't beleive it's not butter", but do not let it brown.
Place sandwich in pan and allow the cheese to melt turning on each side after 2 minutes. Allow for the bread to toast on each side and add the remainder of the butter if necessary. Serve with baked fries and Chipolte dipping sauce. Slice into mini- triangles for your dipping pleasure.

Dominican Style Crispy Orange Chicken

2012-05-30T11:49:00.001-07:00

Dominican style Orange Chicken

My, family was disappointed to see the old cost cutting tricks of less meat and more "flour and vegetables" in our meals, so here is my version of a Chinese classic Orange Chicken the way a Dominican would make it; hearty with meat, and robust flavor. Easy to make for the summer, and all year long! It also goes well with Brown Rice which you can find in Gluten Free, and or a side of steamed vegetables. Thank goodness chicken is a metabolic food! For more key metabolic ingredients check out my article 101 Fat burning foods explained with a shopping list you can use, readily available on my MOSAIC home view.

Tools: baking pan or glass pan, oven, saute pan, bowl

Ingredients: Serving for two

Chicken Breasts- 2 halves of a boneless breast, trimmed and sliced into pieces
Flour- 1 cup
- Eggs- 1 / 2 if necessary - beaten in a bowl

Butter- 1 tbs. I can't believe it's not butter

Orange Sauce- 1 1/2 cup of Panda Express Orange Sauce

McCormick- Asian sesame seasoning variety pack

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Meanwhile coat chicken in egg and then completely coat in flour to create the crispy outer layer of the chicken. Your oven should be ready, so place the chicken on the baking pan with the butter pieces spread around, and place in the oven. Leave baking for 20 minutes without turning until the last 5 minutes (this will allow for the crispy layer to stay on the chicken instead of peeling off). The butter should have helped keep the chicken moist but crispy.

Heat your saute pan to a Medium high. Add baked chicken, then pour your Orange Sauce (stirring in the Asian seasoning; Stir everything together to marry the flavors and to heat the sauce, for about 2 minutes. Now your meal is ready to serve!

Smoked Ham and Cheese Salad with Chipotle Dressing

2012-05-16T01:04:00.001-07:00

Mouthwatering Salad that's Metabolic too!

Smoked Ham and cheddar heese Salad with Chipotle Dressing

Surprisingly you will find that lean pork is on our Metabolic Foods List (bottom of January wall posts) mainly because it is difficult to digest and so your body burns extra calories and increases your metabolism in doing so. I went further and incorporated, some leafy greens and and onion filled dressing for that extra dose of healthy. You may switch to a Sweet Onion dressing from Marketplace, and change the cheese as well to Mozzarella are both on the list as well as opposed to cheddar which is not.

Ingredients: Makes one Salad meal

Romain Lettuce washed and chopped - as many leaves as you like, 8 usually serves for one full meal
MarketPlace Dressing 6-8 tablespoons for one meal- Chipotle or Sweet Onion will compliment this dish very well
Kentucky Roasted Ham diced - Smoked Flavor
Grated Cheese, 3/4 cup - I used reduced fat cheddar
Gluten Free Bread for Croutons - I used two slices
Garlic Powder for Croutons
Butter for Garlic Bread Croutons

Croutons: Toast the Bread and add butter and Garlic powder immediately after and then cut into little croutons

Salad: Prepare the food as shown on ingredients and combine together then toss with the dressing of your choice. Serve with Croutons.

Make a larger colorful display for your next gathering

Sundried Tomato Turkey Sandwich, with Sweet Onion Sauce

2012-04-25T01:37:00.004-07:00

Sun Dried Tomato Turkey Sandwich, with "Sweet Onion" Sauce from MarketSide

Turkey is one of my favorite meats because it's so versatile, flavorful and on my list of Metabolic ingredients! For a complete Grocery List of Metabolic ingredients, check out my January 2012 wall of posts near the bottom, just print, clip and use it for the food market. I always recommend Gluten Free, Reduced fat, and fiber rich products, they really do make a difference in your fat content. I wanted something really light so I skipped the cheese but feel free to make it your own! De-lightfully Delicious!

You won't find this at Subways

Ingredients:

Sun Dried Tomato Turkey Roast from Jennie O- Already marinated in this wonderful flavor comes in a few brands available in Walmart
"Sweet Onion Sauce" - MarketSide offers a variety of sauces ready for use taking out all the hard work. For a Metabolic boost, I used 5 tablespoons, use it to your taste.
Tomatoes - Pile it on!
Lettuce - Your favorite, here I used 4 leaves of Romaine for that extra nutrition
Bread- Make it your own! I used French

Instructions:
Toast your bread in an oven or toaster. Spread the "Sweet Onion Sauce" as if you would any spread, here I used 2 tablespoons one on each side. Layer remaining ingredients starting with the lettuce to hold everything together, more sauce, tomatoes, (more sauce over the tomatoes) and then the turkey sliced.

De-light-fully Delicious!

Spicy Roast Beef Sandwich with Mozzarella

2012-04-10T09:47:00.000-07:00

A Guilt Free Roast Beef Sandwich with Oven Fries

Spicy Roast Beef Sandwich with Mozzarella

I'm presuming most people must have their own version of the "perfect" Roast Beef sandwich. Well I'm striving for the most metabolic Roast Beef Sandwich that will turn my system into a fat burning machine until my next super foods meal. Packed with Greens, Onions and Red Chiles, this is a sandwich recipe that you can't find anywhere else. As always I recommend you use Gluten Free and or Multi-grain products which are readily available over the internet if it's hard to find in your local market.

Ingredients: Serves one

Your favorite Hero Bread- I recommend using Gluten Free or a multi-grain product
Tomatoes- pack in as many slices as you can, I used 3 for a small serving
Romain Lettuce- Pack in the greens! I used four leaves folded in half
Ground Red Chili- to taste, (a little heat goes a long way) I used 1 teaspoon of Gourmet Garden
Mozzarella Cheese- I used 3 thin slices for this small serving
Roast Beef- Less than usual, I opted for 4 Deli Cut slices
Red Wine Vinegar- 1 tablespoon
Onions- Red or white thin sliced rounds to taste

Heat an oven to 350 degrees
Meanwhile spread the Red Chili Pepper (1/2 teaspoon on each side)onto both pieces of the hero. Layer the Mozzarella cheese and then Roast beef onto one side of the hero in that order so that it does not slip and slide as you are eating. When the oven is ready, place both parts of the hero in the oven until all of the cheese is melted, and the breads are toasty, for about 4/5 minutes. Check it.
Splash the onions, lettuce and tomatoes with some Red Wine Vinegar to make them flavorful and layer then on the opposite side of the hero, finally bring it all together, and press down gently to hold everything in place.

Great lunch for anytime of the year but especially easy and simple for those warm days

Timeless Classic Spaghetti and Spicy Hot Meat Sauce

2012-04-04T07:07:00.002-07:00

Classic Spaghetti and Spicy Hot Meat Sauce

Something about the birds chirping and it still being chilly out that made feel in the mood for something warm and classic like this popular dish. So many fancy varieties, I just wanted to make it delicious, warm to my stomach and retro simple. Did you find your favorite gluten free brands? Kudos for taking that healthy step. Sometimes I will also go for whole wheat when gluten free isn't readily available from Barilla. Adding some cayenne pepper will kick up your metabolism from this otherwise guilty pleasure. Again I use no salt and I let the ingredients do the talking.
Not all tomato sauce is the same. I can recommend what I'm using right now is Newman's Own, I prefer to add my own beef to the dish so I am going for Classic Marinara. Very from the farm taste to it, and great ingredients too!

Tools: Non-stick saute or frying pan, Medium sized Deep pot
Sauce pot / Drainer
Servings 2
Ingredients:

Newman's Own tomato sauce, choose your combination and share it here! For this rustic flavor I used Classic Marinara. 4 cups serves 2 and a bit extra
Ground beef 1 cup per person, using the leanest meat you can find. I used 2 cups
Pasta- I use 1/3 package for 2 people I recommend whole grain pasta from Barilla
Onions-diced or kept in very fine rounds 1 cup
Garlic- powder for garlic bread and ground is recommended for beef (6 cloves)
Oregano-To taste
Basil and Parsley-to taste ( I pile this on for added nutritional power 3tbs. all together)
Cayenne Pepper- a little goes a long way 1/2 teaspoon per cup of ground beef
Olive Oil 2tablespoons

Heat a Saute or non-stick frying pan with 1/2 water and bring to a simmer at Medium high. Add all of the herbs to the ground beef: Garlic, Oregano, Basil and or parsley, Cayenne Pepper, and marry all of the flavors together, mixing it in a bowl. Add the beef to the simmering pan and stir frequently in water to soften meat.

Meanwhile start adding the water into the deep pot for the pasta following the instructions on the package with your serving size. I usually fill it up a little below 3/4 of the way and allow it to boil which will make it easier for the pasta to not stick to the sides. Add some of the garlic to the water, and your favorite herbs as well ( I added a little bit of everything here) Add pasta after the water boils and cook for about 11 minutes making is soft but firm. The aromatic flavors will be picked up into the pasta. Don't forget your favorite Parmesan Cheese and Garlic bread!

The watery substance in the beef should have now evaporated, (no need to drain) and if not, allow the beef to take in back the juices, add onions and turn mixture into a toasty brown color. Add tomato sauce and stir leisurely. Your kitchen will smell like home. Drain Pasta, serve and add meaty tomato sauce. I like to add more cayenne pepper and Parmesan Cheese throughout. Manja! Manja!


Man Size portion of Pasta and Spicy Meat Sauce with Garlic Bread


Lady size portion of Classic Pasta and Meat sauce dish

Homemade Breaded Chicken Sandwich

2012-03-22T21:33:00.002-07:00

Homemade Chicken Sandwich

So this is my 5th entry welcoming the Spring with a chicken sandwich that will have McDonald's running for their money. What's better than creating a sandwich that is truly customized to your taste and "having it your way..For real..."
This sandwich will get your metabolism on high and is great to make all year round; but best on those days you don't want to sweat over your stove. Enjoy it with a salad, pickles, coleslaw, for a healthier alternative to French Fries. Pack on the greens, and onions if you like for that extra serving of greens that your body craves. If you haven't done so already please check out my article 101 "Fat burning " foods explained on the MOSAIC-Home view or on the bottom of my January 2012 posts.

Tools: Baking pan, Cutting board, Toaster
Ingredients:

Chicken breast- Trimmed, Cleaned and 1 cut into slices serves one or two if cut thin makes up to 4 pieces (2 for each sandwich)
Eggs- 1 beaten
Bread Crumbs-1 cup-It will make a difference which brand and flavor you use. I used Kraft's Shake n' Bake Extra Crispy, sometimes I choose Buffalo (spicy) Flavored, among others, pick your favorite.
Parsley- 1 teaspoon optional for adding onto breadcrumbs
Hamburger Buns- if your having trouble finding Gluten Free, or wheat, I use Hawaiian Buns which provide lots of that sweet bread flavor instead of plain white bread.
Cheese- I always choose Mozzarella over others because I found it in a metabolic foods list, two slices.
Onions-sliced thin rounds, either red or white
Vinegar-1 tablespoon, I use red wine, but choose your favorite, add 2 more for your salad
Lettuce- 3 leaves are enough for one sandwich, Romain or other or more for a side salad
Tomatoes- 2 Slices or more for your side salad
Cucumbers- 2 Slices or more "
Reduced Fat Mayonnaise- 1 tablespoon

Directions:
Heat up oven to 400 degrees. Meanwhile beat egg in a bowl/ and layout bread crumbs to use on a cutting board or plate and mix with parsley* (*on metabolic foods list). Coat the chicken in egg and then coat each side with bread crumbs, and set aside. Tip: Prepare chicken 15 minutes prior to cooking or leave in oven unturned until it's ready to take out in order to keep the breadcrumbs from flaking off.
Place chicken on a baking pan or sheet, and leave for 20 minutes. During last minute add Mozzarella to melt over the chicken.
5 minutes right before your about to take out the chicken, wash and cut your vegetables and add the vinegar to taste ( add more veggies and sprinkle some olive oil and now it's ready for a side salad of lettuce, tomatoes, onions and cucumbers) Tip: to keep vegetables crispy, always make the salad last, maybe 5 minutes before your about to serve food.
Toast the breads and spread Reduced fat Mayonnaise, then add your choice of the vegetables, I usually pile them on high with 3 leaves of lettuce, then Tomatoes, then onions. Take out chicken from the oven and add onto the pile. Cover with the top Bun and press down to hold together. Enjoy with your favorite healthy sides, avoiding processed and deep fried foods. Great for the whole family!

Goodness you can see and taste!

The same style chicken turned into a dinner with rice and plantains

Zesty Lemon-Herb Salmon

2012-03-18T23:15:00.001-07:00

Man-size portion of Zesty Salmon

Zesty Lemon-Herb Salmon

This is my fourth entry for "sending away the winter" series which is also a great main dish all year long. I recommend you have it with steamed or even grilled vegetables, maybe just corn on the cob or a nice green salad. This is a good starting point if you or somebody else, normally don't like fish (but know you need to eat it) because it does not have a heavy smell or fishy taste to it. I only take it out straight from the freezer when it's ready to defrost so the fish smell does not contaminate the other foods. The lemon zest will surely have you licking your fingers, I know did! The Lemon Zest gravy that comes out of this is especially delicious with potatoes.

Tools: Frying pan for saute
Serves 2

Ingredients:

Salmon- 2 pieces (may serve 2 people)
Lemons- 1 whole lemon
Garlic- 6 cloves, ground or smashed
Cilantro and or Parsley- 1 teaspoon
Olive Oil or I can't beleive it's not butter- 2 tablespoons

Directions: Heat up the oil in the pan to a medium high flame. Meanwhile smother salmon with lemon juice squeeze, Garlic, and Cilantro. Reduce the flames to medium low and add the salmon, allow to saute for about 5 minutes on each side. To make more "gravy", add 2 tablespoons of "I can't believe it's not butter". Increase flames back to medium high and allow the fish to become crispy for the last few seconds.
Serve with your favorite healthy side avoiding processed foods.

Enjoy it with your favorite white wine!

Slow Cooked Chuck Round Beef w/ Gravy

2012-03-18T22:27:00.001-07:00

Chuck Round Beef that melts in your mouth

Slow-cooked Chuck Round beef with tomatoes

This meal is the third entry for "sending away the winter" series. Also, steak and potatoes might be the last thing you think about when you think of that four letter word "diet." However, when you learn about the difference between Fast carbohydrates and Slow carbohydrates, it will change the way you look at food and the way you eat. I prepared it with tomatoes so you can have a nice serving of a bright vegetable, also I served mashed potatoes on the side but, you can always change your meal to include salads and green vegetables, even making them the center of the show by doubling the portions.
For more information on Carbohydrates check out my article " Fast and Slow Carbohydrates simplified."

Tools: Slow Cooker
Ingredients: Serves 2

Chuck Round Beef- Marinate for at least one hour in 1/2 lemon squeeze and Garlic for 2 small cut pieces
1/2 Lemon- natural lemon squeeze used for marinating
Garlic- grounded, 8 cloves (use 3 for marinating)
Red cooking Wine- 1 cup
3 small or 1 large Tomatoes- Diced into small pieces
Optional- Au Jus Gravy or Beef Gravy for serving

Turn on your slow-cooker and set it for four hours on high temperature.
After you have marinated the Beef and trimmed the fat off, smother the beef with the rest of the garlic and place it in the slow-cooker. Add the tomatoes, and the Red-cooking wine, cover it and allow it to cook for the time allowed. This is how you get beef that melts in your mouth and that you can eat without using a knife. What's great about this way of cooking Chuck Beef this way, is that you can set it and forget it until it's ready, and it's a very versatile meal. Enjoy it with your favorite gravy !

Very versatile style of beef you may prepare instead with steamed vegetables, or as a Mexican dish

Cinnamon and Ginger-Root Tea Time!

2012-03-17T12:59:00.000-07:00

Comforting Cinnamon and Ginger Root Tea

So what do you have when you are craving for baked goods? Gluten Free Pound Cake with coconut glaze is always a smart simple move instead of eating 3 stuffed donuts. Try it with your favorite tea, and preserves, and you won't feel left in the cold. Tea Time!
Ginger has so many benefits, it could have it's own book. I really love to use it in Asian dishes and as a tea to help me with trouble sleeping, also great for cleansing my system, stomach aches, cold or flu symptoms and more. Definatley on the Metabolic Foods list, this miracle Ginger-root is really appreciated and savored in a tea.

Tools: Pot for boiling, Something to pound on the Cinnamon sticks or a smasher, and a sifter for the tea
Serves two
Ingredients:

1/2 or 1/4 a Ginger root-sliced into rounds
Cinnamon Sticks- 4/5
Honey- 3-4 tablespoons
Water 2 1/2 Cups
Lemon-1/8 lemon juice

Instructions: Bring a pot of water to boil on Medium High, then add the ginger, Lemon juice squeeze, vanilla and cinnamon sticks together. After about 5 minutes take out the cinnamon sticks and pound them flat, as well as cut them in half to get the most out of them and put them back in. Leave to simmer on Medium for another 10 minutes; 15 minutes in total. If you want the flavor stronger add more ginger. Sift (removing extra Ingredients out) in a tea pot and serve with honey instead of granulated sugar.

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