1 onion, finely sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 lb mushrooms of your choice, chopped 1 tsp paprika 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped 3 tbsp natural yogurt 1 tbsp vegetable oil Salt and pepper Heat the vegetable oil in a non-stick frying pan and sautÈ the onion until almost cooked. Then add the garlic and stir for a few minutes. Increase the heat and add the mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper, as well as sprinkle with paprika. SautÈ until the mushrooms are ... VIEW POST

1 large head (about 8 cups) of cauliflower cut in 1 inch thick slices of cauliflower florets 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tsp dried marjoram 1 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated Salt and pepper Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine cauliflower florets, oil and marjoram in a large bowl and season well. Place florets on a large baking sheet and bake in the oven until the florets start to soften and turn brown at the bottom (about 15 ñ 20 minutes). ... VIEW POST

1 1/2 cups of cooked quinoa 1 clove garlic, minced 2 cups baby spinach leaves 1 cup cocktail tomatoes, halved Dash of extra virgin olive oil 2 green onions, sliced Sea salt and pepper to taste Sprinkle of fresh parsley or basil (or any other herbs you have) Pinch of nutmeg Squeeze of lemon juice In a large frying pan or wok, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and sautÈ for a minute. Then stir in the cooked quinoa until heated through. Add the spinach, green onion and tomatoes. ... VIEW POST

2 tablespoons ginger 1 cup honey 2 cups water 2 cups sparkling water 1 cup lime juice In a saucepan over medium heat bring the ginger, honey and water to a quick boil. Allow mixture to boil 2 minutes or until a syrup begins to form. Remove from the heat and allow the liquid to set at least 5 minutes. The longer the mixture sets the stronger the ginger is. Place the lime juice in a pitcher. Add the ginger mixture to the juice. Stir to blend the flavors together. Pour the sparkling water ... VIEW POST

1 cup cake flour 1/2 cup sugar substitute, divided 10 egg whites, at room temperature 1 1/4 teaspoons cream of tartar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon almond extract Place the flour the 1/2 of the sugar in a sifter and sift together in large mixing bowl. Place the egg whites in another mixing bowl. Add the cream of tarter and beat on high speed with an electric mixer. Add half of the remaining sugar and continue to beat for 1 minute. Add the rest of the sugar and beat ... VIEW POST

If you have been doing any baking leading up to Christmas you might be starring at the stash of spices you have left over. Here is a helpful list of tasty recipes to use up your cinnamon. 1. Quick and Easy Microwaved Cinnamon Apples by The Bold Abode 2. Maple Cinnamon Cookies by The Gracious Housewife 3. Little House On The Prairie Cinnamon Chickenby The Little House on The Prairie 4. Homemade Cinnamon Rolls For Christmas Morningby Unskinny Boppy 5. Cinnamon Roasted Cashews Recipe by ... VIEW POST