Sounds like a great idea to me... grilling Par-Tay!
Eating Healthy Starts at Home
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Posted 30 July 2008 - 08:02 PM
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Posted 30 July 2008 - 08:06 PM
Excellent!
we should plan something for September or October at Athens when the weather is cooler!
we should plan something for September or October at Athens when the weather is cooler!
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Posted 30 July 2008 - 08:10 PM
Excellent!
we should plan something for September or October at Athens when the weather is cooler!
I'm game... need to get back in the Water... been toooooo long for me!
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Posted 31 July 2008 - 03:53 AM
Since living in the Middle East, I have discovered Zaatar - a mix of spices. I marinade chicken breasts with this and a little lemon juice, grilling lightly.. the chicken is super tender, flavorsome and yummy with steamed veg hot or cold with salad and a little home made French dressing. I cook off 2 or 3 breasts early in the week, they keep me going and is instant healthy fast food....
From Wiki: Za'atar is generally prepared using ground dried thyme, oregano, marjoram, or some combination thereof, mixed with toasted sesame seeds, and salt. Some varieties may add savory, cumin, coriander or fennel seed. A Lebanese variety of Za'atar usually contains sumac berries, and has a distinct dark red color.
Other marinate is with coconut milk, ginger and lemon - gives it a Thai twist. Honey and grain mustard marinade is another favorite of mine. Again, grill both.
Marinade for at least a couple of hours - or even overnight to get the chicken really fired up with flavour!
Bon appetie!
From Wiki: Za'atar is generally prepared using ground dried thyme, oregano, marjoram, or some combination thereof, mixed with toasted sesame seeds, and salt. Some varieties may add savory, cumin, coriander or fennel seed. A Lebanese variety of Za'atar usually contains sumac berries, and has a distinct dark red color.
Other marinate is with coconut milk, ginger and lemon - gives it a Thai twist. Honey and grain mustard marinade is another favorite of mine. Again, grill both.
Marinade for at least a couple of hours - or even overnight to get the chicken really fired up with flavour!
Bon appetie!
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Posted 31 July 2008 - 07:11 AM
Good for you! Everyone should be eating healthier these days. I started cooking, I'm not the greatest, but it's better than processed food.
I'll PM you some recipes I use. Since I am always on the go, they only take about 15 minutes.
I'll PM you some recipes I use. Since I am always on the go, they only take about 15 minutes.
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Posted 31 July 2008 - 10:24 AM
I grilled a ton of Salmon when I lived in Seattle. I would double or triple layer foil put the fish skin side down.
(Works good for other fish as well. Just pick one you like and spice it with what you love)
I would use olive oil, lemon or lime (fresh squeezed), fresh garlic and dill. No salt, no pepper, no breading. The fish tasted great.
Set it on the heated grill and cook until the fish was firm.
Nothing better than fresh ingredients to make the meat taste great.
I have done the same with chicken breasts. I had cast iron grill grates.. so nothing stuck
I have grilled with just a little olive oil ~ asparagus, green beans, peppers, squash..
If you don't grill them.. try using a fry pan. I add garlic when I do the veggies inside.
Cooking healthy isn't hard, you just need to rethink your food options.
(Works good for other fish as well. Just pick one you like and spice it with what you love)
I would use olive oil, lemon or lime (fresh squeezed), fresh garlic and dill. No salt, no pepper, no breading. The fish tasted great.
Set it on the heated grill and cook until the fish was firm.
Nothing better than fresh ingredients to make the meat taste great.
I have done the same with chicken breasts. I had cast iron grill grates.. so nothing stuck
I have grilled with just a little olive oil ~ asparagus, green beans, peppers, squash..
If you don't grill them.. try using a fry pan. I add garlic when I do the veggies inside.
Cooking healthy isn't hard, you just need to rethink your food options.
Edited by gis_gal, 31 July 2008 - 10:24 AM.
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Posted 31 July 2008 - 06:29 PM
I have tomatoes this year............LOTS OF THEM!!!
Sandy, Can I have some???? I'll come get them.
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Posted 12 August 2008 - 08:26 PM
Ya... Home Grown Tomatoes are the Bestest !
Even if you eat at home 95% of the time... its hard to get away with not eating processed foods..its in your milk, cheese and even pre-prepared meals that you bake or microwave. Back on the Tomatoes that you buy in the store... those.. unless posted are picked green and then gased to ripen them, sure they look Great but they have no flavor..Eating a Big Breakast "Rocks"
missing lunch and no snacking during the day I hink is Ok IMHO..then eating a healthly Dinner early in the evening is possibly a good way to live...again.IMHO.
Mike
Even if you eat at home 95% of the time... its hard to get away with not eating processed foods..its in your milk, cheese and even pre-prepared meals that you bake or microwave. Back on the Tomatoes that you buy in the store... those.. unless posted are picked green and then gased to ripen them, sure they look Great but they have no flavor..Eating a Big Breakast "Rocks"
missing lunch and no snacking during the day I hink is Ok IMHO..then eating a healthly Dinner early in the evening is possibly a good way to live...again.IMHO.
Mike
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Posted 13 August 2008 - 04:51 PM
Three words: Shake and Bake...
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Posted 13 August 2008 - 06:09 PM
Three words: Shake and Bake...
No, No NO! full of sugar(read label) and bad carbs!
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Posted 13 August 2008 - 06:55 PM
(Best Homer Imitation) Mmmmmmmmmmmmm, juicy chicken... Drooooooooooooooollllllllllllllllllll...No, No NO! full of sugar(read label) and bad carbs!
Remember, email is an inefficient communications forum. You may not read things the way it was intended. Give people the benefit of the doubt before firing back... Especially if it is ME...!
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Posted 13 August 2008 - 07:10 PM
(Best Homer Imitation) Mmmmmmmmmmmmm, juicy chicken... Drooooooooooooooollllllllllllllllllll...No, No NO! full of sugar(read label) and bad carbs!
Okay, you get one belly laugh from me!
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