Cilantro Pesto with Pumpkin Seeds
May 4, 2013 | Filed Under Pesto | 2 Comments
My friend sent me this recipe. She thought I migh like it. She was right! What’s not to like? It’s got cilantro, my favorite, and I happened to have pumpkin seeds. I usually don’t. I made the simple pesto and served it over some chicken I’d prepared, earlier. It was very good. A few changes to the recipe: It calls for parsley. I didn’t have any, so i skipped it entirely. Also, I used fresh jalapeno instead of the canned. My pesto was very good. I could have eaten it plain without anything else.
Paz
Cilantro Pesto with Pumpkin Seeds
WHFoods.org (George Mateljan)
Enhance the flavor of chicken or fish with this great tasting pesto that can be prepared in a matter of minutes. Add it to fish tacos with a few avocado slices for a taste treat. Enjoy!
Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
2 cups chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 scallion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
2 or 3 canned jalapenos, depending on desired heat
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pumpkin seeds
2 TBS water
1 TBS fresh lemon juice
2 TBS extra virgin olive oil
salt and white pepper to taste
Directions:
- Chop garlic and let sit for 5 minutes to enhance its health-promoting properties while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
- Blend all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Add olive oil a little at a time at end. You want the pesto to be blended yet not smooth. It is best with a little texture. Serve at room temperature. Do not heat it.
Buckwheat/Kasha
May 1, 2013 | Filed Under Grains | 4 Comments
The other day, I went ot the store to buy a box of quinoa. To my disappointment, there was none. I suppose I’m not the only quinoa lover in the neighborhood. On the same shelf where they quinoa would have been were a few boxes of Kasha. I’d never heard of that before. I studied the information on the box — "Low sodium, No cholesterol, Low fat" That was good. I continued reading, "Wheat and Gluten free". Interesting. Since there was no quinoa, I decided to buy and try the Kasha. Later on I learned that it’s buckwheat.
I followed the recipe on the box and made Kasha Chili. I forgot to copy the recipe and threw away the box. LOL! But the recipe was basically the kasha mixed with beans, stewed tomatoes, celery, onions, vegetable broth, etc…
Buckwheat uncooked.
The buckwheat wasn’t bad at all. I plan on eating it from time to time. However, I prefer quinoa over buckwheat.
It was nice to be able to try it out.
Paz
New York Monday: Take the ‘A’ Train
April 29, 2013 | Filed Under New York Monday | 5 Comments
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You must take the "A" train
To go to Sugar Hill, way up in Harlem
If you miss the "A" train
You’ll find you missed the quickest way to Harlem
Hurry, get on, now it’s coming
Listen to those rails a-thrumming all aboard
Get on the "A" train
Soon you will be on Sugar Hill in Harlem
You must take the "A" train
To go to Sugar Hill, way up in Harlem
Many are familiar with the ‘A’ train, even if they have never taken it because of the jazz song made popular by Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald. One of its stops is on 125th Street station. The photo above actually shows a side exit from the station. As you see in the sign, you can catch other trains at this station, too.
Happy New York Monday, everyone! Have a terrific new week!
Paz
P.S. You can listen to a recording of the song, featuring Ella Fizgerald and Duke Ellington, HERE.
My Juice Concoctions
April 27, 2013 | Filed Under Juices | 7 Comments
For Christmas, my friend gave me a juicer.
I’ve only now started using it, but I’m having fun with it.
This one contains fresh spinach, kale, celery, cucumber, carrots, apple, ginger, garlic…
This one contained fresh beets, spinach, kale, pear, ginger, garlic, apple…
I’m having fun putting different veggies and fruits together and making my own concoctions.
It doesn’t taste bad at all and I actually feel energized and good after drinking the.juice.
Paz
Chicken and Cabbage Stiry Fry
April 25, 2013 | Filed Under Poultry, Vegetables | 5 Comments
My friend made some chicken and cabbage stir fry and I liked the sound of it, so I made my own. What I liked about her stir fry was that she added coconut water and ground flax seeds. The coconut water just caught my attention. I stir fried onions, and garlic in some olive oil, added salt and pepper, chicken, let it cook, and then added the cabbage and coconut water. Last, I sprinkled some ground flax seeds. This was a tasty meal and I made again. Another time, instead of chicken, I stir fried mushrooms and cabbage the same way. Simple and delicious. Oh, healthy, too!
Paz
