shannellee: Vegetarian recipe

How's your weekend guys? hope everything is well. I know I have been in a hiatus for a while and as much as I have promised to keep updates, life is just so much that I can only do one thing at a time ;) but one thing for sure... I might be away from my blog for awhile, it won't be that long ;)

Anyways, I am very excited and finally feels like I am on my feet finally. Well, as you may have known, I have already been back teaching for a while now, not full time, but still.... and I have recently...went back to night school to finish grad-school... takin' up where I left off ;) almost there...and no more baby steps this time... oohooh yeah! I am still the woman I used to be and it feels oooh so good to know that. I know I have to admit... it felt so good to be in that comfort zone for a while but I have to realized that... this is life, we just have to get back on the saddle and rodeo like this is our last ride.

Well anyways, since I got zero and hit a writers block these past few days, I just decided to share my very own homemade spicy vinegar dip. It is a Filipino spicy vinegar use as dip for anything like grilled fish, salads, spring rolls etc. I specially love the smell of the blended spices and yup it totally smells like being home.

So here's what I do to make my own version of it. I chopped some garlic, onions, chili pepper and ginger.

Put it in a container and pour in the apple cider. In the Philippines we best use the coconut vinegar but since I don't have it ~~hear~~ here, I just use the regular apple cider or the organic one. Whatever is available.

And there you got some ready to use dip for a more appetizing Filipino or not... meal. Have a wonderful weekend everyone and I promised to be back with more post that actually makes sense ;)

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Hey guys! hope you are having a wonderful Friday. So I am slowly getting back on my home workouts and have been experimenting with easy and as much as possible healthy recipes for someone like me who can't cook ;) and since I am taking more time on my workouts, I needed something to fill my body with the right combination of food. And as some of you may known, I have been trying to stay on a vegan/vegetarian diet for a while. However I have noticed that when I work out really hard my body tend to get a little weak and I get dizzy a lot. So a long time ago I decided to incorporate eggs on my diet.

And just lately, I wasn't able to play and workout due to muscle fatigue and pain so just lately again, I decided to incorporate fish on my diet. And I am back like a mean machine baby! LOL! Yes, I have finally decided to include fish on my diet although I do have restrictions on what kind of fish I eat and still I have to say NO to chicken and any kind of meat and I've been clean of it for a year now. Yey!

So here, I made a post work out meal of tuna and vegetables. Here, I sauteed in olive oil some mix vegetables and added some tuna. And set aside...

Then I defrost an all purpose dough which I got from Tesco and put it in a pan. No oil needed and wait till it becomes brown and appropriately cooked.

Put the mix vegetable into it and fold...there you have an after workout meal...easy to make and healthy too.

Have a fantastic Weekend everyone! and remember...

"just take life as it comes, expect the unexpected."

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Good morning beautiful people! I am finally back from a "long holiday." Actually I just decided to stay under the radar for a couple of days to spend my time on some other things like being with family and of course a great deal of reading ( book review will be up soon) I hope ;) Anyways I wish all is well and having the greatest time! So this week I decided to share my healthy, easy and must try vegetarian recipes.

Vegetarian Fried Rice

What you need:

Carrots

Mushrooms

Eggs

Spices ( I use my homemade all spice)

Sesame Seeds

Cashew nuts

Boiled Rice (left over or whatever you prefer)

In the pan, pour in some olive oil. Saute the spices such as the garlic and onions. Add the nuts, diced carrots and mushrooms. Stir until the carrots and mushrooms are cooked. Then add a little bit of rice. Mix and stir. Then slightly make a gap in the middle of the pan and add the beaten eggs. Wait till eggs are cooked and stir altogether. When everything is well mixed, sprinkled with black sesame seeds and some spices then plate.

Vegan Banana Jackfruit Pancake

And here's a sweet treat for your extra special breakfast :) just make some batter as you would do for your pancake. Just substitute your dairy mike with almond or cashew milk. Add 1/4 a kilo of jackfruit a banana or more. Enjoy!

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Good morning! Its been 10 months already that I have completely stayed away from meat (yey) but I can't really say that it's an easy ride. Sometimes there are those days that you just want to grab a bucket of KFC and devour those chicken thighs like you are the last caveman. And yes, it takes a lot of determination and self talk to remind yourself that the feeling that comes after giving in is going to be ugly. So, I stick to my go-to craving fix that ditch the meat but still get the feel that it is the KFC that you eat ;)

Here's my favorite Battered Mushroom and Fried Tofu in Cashew and Almond Bits. The ingredients are exactly the same as you do for your battered chicken. However, I do added some nuts to add some crunch to it.

What you need:

Fresh Girolle Mushroom (sprinkled with a little bit of sea salt and spices) or

Soy Bean Tofu (marinated in vegan barbecue sauce)

For the batter (the same as what you would make for your battered chicken) just add

Spices (oregano, sesame, parsley, thyme, or anything you prefer)

Nuts (cashew nuts and almonds)

Dip the mushroom or the Soy bean Tofu into the batter and fry.

*for frying I use Canola Oil since it has high heat tolerance. Just make sure you read the label and pick one that contains omega 3 and healthy fats. And I prefer to use the oil only once. High heat often changes the oil chemical content thus increasing the concentration of trans-fat. Also, olive oil is not good for frying at high heat unless indicated.

So, there goes my go-to comfort food whenever I feel the "urge" to gobble some chicken thighs. And yes, it does taste like chicken...even better ;)

And remember to get high on fruits and vegetable and add H2o to that too. Have a wonderful day beautiful people! hugs and kisses

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Hey guys! hope you are all having a fantastic weekend. I have been really busy the past few days hence the absence. So, today I thought I'd pop over and share with you one of my favorite "creations" my healthy go-to meal whenever I want something done in a hurry. So here is my simple Shitaki Mushroom Adobo.

Ingredients:

Fresh Shitaki Mushroom
Onions
Garlic
Sesame Seeds
Parsley (dried)
Spices (black pepper, Japanese all spice, Cayenne pepper, Coriander or any spices of your choice)
Olive Oil
Organic Soy sauce (organic being optional)

The Simple Way - Put the fire in medium heat. Saute the garlic and onions in olive oil. Wait till it smells wonderful and a little roasted. Then add the Shitaki Mushroom. Stir quickly. Add soy sauce and spices when the mushroom becomes a little soft and spongy. Then sprinkle with parsley and some sesame seeds. And there's your simple vegan meal. Good luck and let me know what you think about it. Have a beautiful day everyone!

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Good morning Beaugorgeous! (Beautiful and gorgeous) people of course ;) ! Welcome to another day of food display. As you know, I have been quite busy in the kitchen these past few months trying to navigate to a healthy and clean lifestyle. And after all some hit and misses, I would eventually come to a recipe worth sharing. So today, I bring you chili con vegan. This is by far the most complicated dish I did ever make but I am so proud of the result and here is how I did it.

Ingredients:

Soy Tofu

Garlic, onions, green pepper, read pepper, dried chili

black beans (I used the raw ones so I needed to pre-cooked it until it becomes soft)

diced tomatoes

tomato sauce

chili powder and seasoning

organic soy sauce (or the regular one)

Here's how I do it: Pre-cooked the black beans in a pressure cooker or in a regular pot. Just make sure the beans become soft and it's ready. Then into a separate pan, saute the tofu and add the spices and herbs. Add the tomatoes. When the tofu are a little brown already, add the black beans and the tomato sauce and the soy sauce. Let it boil then reduced to a simmer until it becomes pasty or the sauce becomes thick. Serve with rice or some toasted brown bread.

And for today's special dessert, we got some fresh jackfruit. Do you know that jackfruit is rich in dietary fiber that is why it is a very good laxative. It contains vitamin C and a good amount of vitamin A and is an anti oxidant and helps maintain good vision. It is also rich in vitamin B 6 such as niacin, riboflavin and folic acid (the supplement I really need the most).

So, there's my vegetarian recipe for today and hope you guys have a wonderful day! And oh, don't forget to grab a plate of jackfruit today or any of your favorite fruit.

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