Homemade Strawberry Lemonade Blast

I wanted to share with you this recipe I came up with when I wasn't sure what to drink. I was so thirsty but not for water and of course I didn't want to head for the soda. So I decided to make a quick refreshing drink made with only four items.

What you'll need...

• 2 bottles of water
• 1 Lemon
• Five strawberries, fresh or frozen.
• Sugar (if you feel you need a bit)

First you start out pouring both bottles in your cup or mason jar. Don't fill it up too much just enough to add sugar later.

Now after we pour the water, you squeeze the lemon in. If the seeds fall in that's okay, just get a tight nit strainer and strain it out. After you have squeezed the lemon, in a blender or food processor  put the strawberries with a bit of the lemon water you made and process away.Until it's a bit smooth and chunky at the same time.

Then just mix into the glass and add a bit of sugar or stevia if needed.

Now Enjoy!! your homemade strawberry lemonade blast!! 

I made my family quite a few that we can save for during the week. 

Enjoy! :) 

Easy Watercress Salad

This is a a very easy watercress salad to make and it has great health benefits. If you have never eaten watercress it has a bit of a pepper taste and looks like a mini tree in your bowl.

All you will need for this recipe will be

Watercress
Radishes
Extra virgin olive oil
Pink Himalayan Salt

Take your watercress a small bushel should be enough for one person if you will be severing more this of course will change.  Give them a quick rinse and place in your bowl, at this time also rinse of your radishes and cut off the ends and cut them thinly be sure to be careful when cutting and add to your salad bowl.

Salt to taste and and a small amount of olive oil, remember this will change depending how many will be served but always follow the rule of thumb less is best and their you are all done and ready to enjoy your watercress salad.

Watercress 
Eating watercress daily has the ability to significantly reduce DNA damage to blood cells and further to resist DNA damage caused by free radicals, according to a two-year research project at the University of Ulster.

Watercress is very low in calories, but contains phytonutrients like isothiocyanates and antioxidants with a plethora of disease-preventive properties. Gluconasturtiin, a glucosinolate compound providing the peppery flavor, is one of them, contained in the leaves and stems and providing phenethyl isothiocyanates, shown to inhibit carcinogens.

Manganese is a cofactor for the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase, and calcium for strong bones and teeth come in high doses when you eat watercress.

Radishes
Radishes are part of the Brassicaceae family Radishes also have both anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. Some of the most important nutrients and minerals found in radishes include potassium, vitamin C, folate, fiber, manganese, copper, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B6, riboflavin and sodium.

Pink Himalayan Salt
A natural and ridiculously pure mineral substance it is gathered from the Himalayan Mountains has been used for thousands and thousands of years. Himalayan salt is made of the same components as table salt but since the crystal structure is larger than refined salt, and by volume- this salt therefore has LESS sodium per 1/4 t. serving- because the sea salt crystals or flakes take up less room on a teaspoon than highly refined tiny table salt grains.

Packs a hearty 80+ minerals and elements- Himalayan salts are mineral packed crystals which formed naturally within the earth made up of 85.62% sodium chloride and 14.38% other trace minerals including: sulphate, magnesium, calcium, potassium, bicarbonate, bromide, borate, strontium, and fluoride (in descending order of quantity).

Flavored Fruit Water

I did a post a while back on on grilling hot dogs and I was asked about the drink and here it is a very easy drink you can make anytime and much healthier for you, more affordable and you get a treat after you are done with your drink.

All you will need to make this flavored water is filtered water, 1/3 of an organic lemon and two organic strawberry. Make sure to wash them and cut them up place them in your glass or mason jar put in the fridge let it sit there until it gets cold and enjoy

There you go very easy and simple, you can do this also with other fruits of your choice just remember to not add more fruit than water.

And a side note shortly I will be moving the blog, I will post when 

Banana Porridge With Cream Yogurt

This banana porridge is so easy to make because you don't have to use oats, so you don't have to cook it quick and easy. This is a very simple breakfast or snack that you can make at anytime and it doesn't take much effort and it is really healthy for you.

You will need:

1. Yogurt Brown Cow plain cream top

2. Nature Nate's Raw Unfiltered Honey

3. Cinnamon

4. Banana

All you will need are these four (4) ingredients and you will have a really tasty treat and a healthy one. 

1.Pour some of the yogurt in a bowl or cup as much as you would like to eat.

2.Then add a tablespoon of the raw honey to taste

3.Half a teaspoon of cinnamon

4.Cut up one (1) the banana in small pieces

and mix well to combine all the ingredients and enjoy a healthy low calorie treat and a good source of energy.

The reason for the cream yogurt,because it makes more of a porridge feel, you can substitute it with regular yogurt or Greek just make sure to make it organic. You can also substitute the bananas with other fruits that you like, no dried fruit as they have a higher sugar content. Enjoy

Parmesan Chicken Meatballs with Steamed Broccoli and Garlic Bread

This was a very tasty recipe to make and don't be scared to try it as you see all the ingredients below you is a very easy recipe to make and remember as always you can omit the bread to cut down on the carbohydrate and make it a bit healthier.

Here are the ingredients that I used:

Parmesan Chicken Meatballs w/Steamed Broccoli and Garlic Bread

Serves 4

An Italian inspired dish that is sure to make your mouth water.

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Prep Time

20 min

Total Time

40 min

Ingredients

1. 2 lb Ground Chicken
2. 1/2 Cup breadcrumbs
3. 1/4 cup finely diced onions
4. 1 Teaspoon dried parsley
5. 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
6. 1 clove garlic,minced
7. 1 egg
8. 14 oz jar of pizza sauce
9. 2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil
10. Sliced Mozzarella Cheese

Side Dishes

1. 16oz bag of broccoli
2. 1 Loaf Garlic bread

Instructions

1. In a Medium bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs,onions,parsley,Parmesan,salt and pepper to taste, garlic and egg. Shape into 1 1/2-inch balls; place on baking sheet. In another bowl, mix 1/4cup of pizza sauce with olive oil; brush over each meatball. bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Remove from oven. Spoon more sauce on each meatball; top with cheese. Broil 3 to 5 minutes until cheese begins to brown. Serve with remaining sauce.

Side Dishes

1. Steam broccoli as directed and season to taste. Prepare bread per package instructions.

Adapted from From E-meals

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A Twist On The Cuban Sandwich

Let’s start this with a question, who loves chicken nuggets? Everyone loves chicken nuggets from kids to grown ups, its great and easy to prepare and it is so tasty.  It is just one of those foods that you can do anything with.

Tyson Panko Chicken nuggets are great for  after school snacks the kids will love them and I wont lie so do I. The best part of Tyson Panko Chicken nuggets is that they are really great for a quick and easy meal and they taste great this is really number one factor, as a parent we all want to give our families healthy and tasty meals. Now this is essential since summer is right around the corner the kids will be home and having healthy meal plans are a most for  summer snacks.  

You can change this to a much healthier version by omitting the bread

 Below is one that has all the goodies that kids as well as adults will love, you have your Tyson Panko Chicken nuggets, your pretzel bun and pickles just to name a few. This recipe is a twist on the Cuban sandwich with a spicy Spanish BBQ sauce, this is easy to make and everyone in the family will love.

 Get all your ingredients ready

1. Cilantro            4. Lime                        7.  (1) One Garlic Clove

2. Mustard            5. Red Onion            8. Panko Tyson Chicken Nuggets            

3. Lemon               6. Swiss Cheese 

Mix well and put aside ready to dip

 1/4 cupBBQ Sauce

1 TBS Cilantro minced

1 TBS Lime Two Garlic Clove minced

 Spread mustard on both top of pretzel buns, and on bottom layer put sliced pickles and cut in half your Tyson Panko chicken nuggets put the Panko chicken nuggets on the pickles and put half of Swiss cheese and put the other half of the nuggets and another layer of Swiss cheese.  The lemon is if you would like to put a few drops to the chicken nuggets before serving. You can put the sandwich in the oven to melt some of the cheese, once it has melted plate it pour some of the dipping sauce and enjoy. This will be a great tasting dish for the entire family.

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Grilling Hot Dog Recipes Easy And Fun

Summer is right around the corner and we all know what that means, school will be out, family vacations and lots and lots of outdoor grilling, fun summer dishes and what is one of the best foods to grill?  Hot dogs! they are the most favorite  foods to grill. Just a little fact that during Hot Dog Season, which is between Memorial Day through Labor Day, Americans eat about 7 billion hot dogs, according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council. That’s about 818 hot dogs consumed every second during that season. I was not aware of this but I should have know the way my family and friends go at the hot dogs once they hit the grill. Here are just a few of  my families Summer Grilling Recipes, it was difficult just to pick these three (3).

Remember to make this recipe a healthy alternative you can just omit the bread and white potatoes to sweet potatoes cut and baked.

Chili Hot Dog With Organic Mild Cheddar

• Park’s Finest™ Frankfurters from Ball Park®
•  Homemade Chili
• Organic Mild cheddar
• Pretzel Bun- make sure to toast it a bit on the grill, this way you can get some of the flavors from the frankfurters
• A perfect accompaniment for this dish is wedge potato fries

The Breakfast Special 

• Park’s Finest™ Frankfurters from Ball Park®
• Half of an Avocado
• Sunny side up eggs One per Frankfurters
• Bacon
• Diced Tomato’s
• Diced Onions
•  Pretzel Bun
• Organic Mild Cheddar

 Chicago Dog

 

• Park’s Finest™ Frankfurters from Ball Park®
• Bacon
• Diced Tomato’s
• Diced Onions
• Mustard
• Pickles-I omitted the hot peppers because of the kids but you can add them if you like

Ball Park’s Finest™ Frankfurters from Ball Park® has some really great tasting signature flavors. They come in Signature Seasoned, Cracked Dijon Mustard & Slow Smoked Hickory. I have to share with you this juicy tidbit,  once you place them on the grill and they start to sizzle you can actually smell all of the rich flavors from these frankfurters. Also Parks Finest™ Frankfurters are made with 100% Beef with no artificial preservatives and no artificial flavors, colors, or fillers now this is something my family and I love.

 My family and I where really excited to grilling Park’s Finest™ Frankfurters from Ball Park® and making all the recipes. plus my kids enjoy it more once they devoured the frankfurters.

Get started on your grilling with a coupon from Randall’s  for Park’s Finest Frankfurters where you can save $0.55 on any ONE (1) Park’s Finest Product  which runs from  5/26/14 – 6/1/14). So make sure not to miss out on this coupon or these great Park’s Finest™ Frankfurters from Ball Park®.

Grilling Tips

 Toasting the buns on the grill after cooking the frankfurters gives it great taste and makes the bun nice and toasty. 

 Bacon it just looks good on the grill and taste even better with  Park’s Finest™ Frankfurters from Ball Park®

 Condiments are always a plus when grilling and keeping them fresh and crisp is a plus. 

The perfect frankfurter is the one that makes you smile by just looking at it.

Strawberry Lemonade goes over great with  Finest™ Frankfurters from Ball Park®