Veggie Noodle Lazy Soup Recipe

Veggie Noodle Lazy  Soup

I just love this soup because not only is it fully nutritious but this meal will fill you up without the calories.  

So easy to make in one pot and makes a great presentation at the table for your friends and family. So go ahead and turn heads. 

Let Mr know how yours turned out and did you do anything different to it. 

Ingredients 

1/2 pkg.             -  Rice noodles (Vermicelli)

2 cups               -  Bok choy, chopped 

1 med.               -  Zucchini, chopped  (green or yellow)

1 med.               -  Carrot, sliced

1 med.               -  Red onion, chopped

3 cloves            -   Garlic, finely chopped

1 tbsp.               -  Soya sauce

1 tbsp.               -  Wine rice vinegar

1 tbsp.               -  Olive oil 

1 cube               -  Veggie stock, low-sodium

Water                -  As needed 

Salt and pepper  - As needed

Option  -   Hot pepper flakes 

Toppings  -   Green onions, parsley

For more information, please see the video below;

Veggie Noodle Lazy  Soup Recipe

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Caribbean Salad With Mango And Avocado In A Light Dressing Recipe

 

Caribbean Salad With Mango And Avocado In A Light Dressing  Recipe

This salad is just perfect if you want to eat well and control your weight but you do not want to give up flavor.  I find this dish very refreshing and it has the perfect blend of veggies that fit in well with the sauce and spices. I was supposed to use mayo, but I decided to keep the calories on the low side, so I used yogurt. 

This is perfect for lunch or to take to work. Let me know how yours turned out. 

Ingredients

1/2 to 1 cup     -  Crab-sticks, stripped 

1 cup                 -  Cucumber, sliced very thin

1 lg.                   -  Mango, chopped 

2/3 cup             -  Plain yogurt 

1 -2 tbsp.          -  Soya sauce 

2 tbsp.              -  White wine vinegar

1 tsp.                -  Hot sauce (option)

Toppings 

1/2 med.         -  Avocado, sliced 

1/2 each         -  Juice of a lime 

1/4 cup           -  Green onions, chopped

As needed       - Chopped parsley, toasted  sesame seeds, lime slices

Note:  I added no salt because this dish has a lot of flavors, but you can if you wish.

For more information, please see the video below:

Caribbean Salad With Mango And Avocado In A Light Dressing  Recipe

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Crab Legs With Garlic Beer Sauce Recipe

 

Crab Legs With Garlic Beer  Sauce

These crabs are cooked to perfection, then tossed in a flavorful garlic beer sauce. This recipe does take you a bit of work to break open the shell but it is going to be worth the effort.    

Let me know how yours turned out.

Ingredients 

2 med. or Lg. crabs. Fresh, frozen, or cooked. 

2 tbsp.                -  Olive oil

1 med.                -  Onion, finely chopped 

3 - 5  cloves       -  Garlic minced

1-2  tbsp.            -  Hot sauce

2 each                 -  Bay leaves 

2-4 each              -  Lemon wedges or slices 

1/2 cup                -  Beer, plus a bit more

Salt and pepper to taste 

Garnish -  Parsley chopped

Options  -  Add 1 -2 tbsp. butter,  add 1 tbsp hot pepper flakes, white wine.

Notes:  

- Do not overcook the crab.

- Use crab or lobster cracker to brack open the shells.

- Do not use your teeth to crack open the shell, this could cause chipping.

For more information, please see the video below:

Crab Legs With Garlic Beer  Sauce Recipe

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Best Garlic Bread Recipe

 

Best Garlic Bread When it comes to garlic bread, my wife and I are 100% in. In this recipe, I make it super easy to make and it will always turn out a thing of perfection.

I added cheese to it, to make it even better, and when it comes to the crunch, it is out of this world. Just think of the butter and garlic mixed together and with cheese, it's one delicious meal.

Let me know how yours turned out and what kind of topping did you use. Ingredients 1 - Long french bread (fresh) 1/3 cup - Butter, unsalted 5-6 cloves - Garlic, minced 1 1/2 pinch - Oregano 1/ 2 tsp. - Hot chili flakes 1/4 tsp. - Salt, kosher As needed - Mozzarella, shredded Toppings - Chopped parsley, chives Bake - Grill on middle rack at 350 Farinahight for 10 to 15 minutes.

For more information, please see the video below:

Best Garlic Bread Recipe

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Hasselback Potatoes With Garlic Recipe

Hasselback Potatoes With Garlic

These baked potatoes are awesome. Have them on their own as a meal or as a side dish. So easy to make and to serve, just make a lot ahead of time and then pop them into the oven, and they're ready.   Just make sure you make extra if you are going to have a party or gathering. 

Let me know how yours turned out and did you what other toppings did you add to it. 

Ingredients 

2 1/2 to 3 lbs.         -  Med. potatoes with skin on. 

Homemade  Pesto 

1 cup             -  Fresh basil leaves, (not packed)

2 tbsp.           -  Pine nuts or cashews

1 -2 cloves    -  Garlic 

1/2 tsp.         -  Salt 

1/3 cup         -  Olive oil

Toppings 

- Add butter

- Parsley, chopped 

- Chives, chopped 

- Dill, chopped 

- Sour cream

- Bacon bits

For more information, please see the video below.

 

Hasselback Potatoes With Garlic Recipe

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Turkey Meatballs In Garlic Parmesan Sauce Recipe

 

Turkey Meatballs In Garlic Parmesan Sauce Recipe

Here is one of the dishes that I like the best. I usually make this for a get-together or a large party. You can make this ahead of time and then just stick them in the oven and it's ready to go. The problem you will have with this recipe your guest will ask for more. 

Ingredients 

Turkey Meatballs 

1 1/2 lbs           -  Lean turkey, ground 

1/2 cup             -  Red onion, finely chopped

3 cloves            -  Garlic, minced 

1 lg.                   -  Egg 

2/3 cup             -  Old bread or 1/3 cup bread crumbs

Splash               -  Milk for soaking bread.

1 tbsp.               -  Parsley, chopped

1 tbsp.               -  Oregano, dried 

1 tbsp.               -  HP sauce or other 

1/2 cup              - Parmesan cheese, dried

Garlic Parmesan sauce

1/2 cup              -  Chicken stock, broth

1/2 cup              -  Heavy cream

1 tsp.                  -  Garlic powder 

1/4 cup              -  Parmesan cheese, dried

1 tsp.                  -  Parsley, chopped 

1 tbsp.                -  Corn starch

Salt and pepper to taste

For more information, please see the video below;

Turkey Meatballs In Garlic Parmesan Sauce Recipe

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Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta Recipe

Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta Recipe

Here we go again with a pasta dish or can we call it a salad dish. Whatever you want to call it, you know it will be an excellent recipe. 

Here, I did not slice the sausage, for instead, I break it down into pieces so it can blend better into the sauce and the pasta.

Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs - Italian sausage, skin removed 2 tbsp. - Olive oil 1 tbsp. - Oregano dried 1 tbsp. - Garlic, mashed 1/2 cup - White wine 1/2 cup - Red onion, finely chopped 1 cup - Green peas 1 cup - Cherry tomatoes 1 1/2 cup - Mushrooms, sliced 3/4 cup - Heavy cream 1/2 cup - Parmesan cheese, grated Milk as needed Salt and pepper as needed For more information, please see the video below;

Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta Recipe

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Chicken in Wine Sauce One-Pot Recipe

 

Chicken in Wine Sauce One-Pot Recipe

First, I am sorry for my wife's phone recording in front of my video.  my wife and I did not notice this until I started editing this video. She is now recording small bits of my cooking to put on her future Tic-tok account. Anyways, I thought it was cute to see her trying to make her own film. 

Ingredients 6 to 8 pieces Drumsticks, skin on and bone-in 1 lg. - Onion, sliced or wedged 2 to 6 - Garlic cloves, minced or chopped 2 lg. - Carrots, peeled and sliced 3 each - Celery stalks, chopped 3 tbsp. - All-purpose flour 1/2 cup - White wine, extra for a splash 2 cups - Water 2 tbsp. - Tomato paste 1 tbsp. - Thyme, dried 2 tsp. - Worcestershire sauce 2 each - Bay leaf 1.5 lbs. - Potatoes, chopped into bite-size pieces Parsley as needed Salt and pepper to taste

Chicken cube (option)

Oven timings Pre-heated oven set at 350 degrees for 45 mins, with pan wrapped with alum foil. Second, heat at same for 40 mins, pan wrapped with added potatoes. For more information, please see the video below;   

Chicken in Wine Sauce One-Pot Recipe Video

Picnic 4-Bean Salad Skinny Recipe

Picnic   4-Bean Salad Skinny Recipe

Here, once again is a great lunch or picnic salad. I enjoy making these recipes because after all, I have to eat my work, so I like to take my dishes to my office for a great snack or lunch. 

Ingredients 

Dressing 

1/4 cup         -  White wine or apple cider vinegar 

1/4 cup         -  Olive oil

1 tbsp.           -   Dijon mustard 

1 tbsp.           -  Garlic, minced

1 tsp.             -  Honey, (natural)

Salt and pepper to taste 

Salad 

1 cup            -  Red kidney beans 

1 cup            -  Green beans (cooked)

1/2 cup        -  Black beans 

1/2 cup        -  Chickpeas

1/3 cup        -  Finely chopped red onions

1/4 cup        -  Green onions

1/4 cup        -  Parsley, chopped

Note

-  Rinse and drain all canned beans.

For more information, please see the video below;

Picnic   4-Bean Salad Skinny Recipe

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Perfect Picnic Pasta Salad Recipe

 

Perfect Picnic Pasta Salad Recipe

Want a perfect picnic salad, here it is. Easy to make and can be served anytime or anywhere. Perfect for the office lunch or even a snack. 

Ingredients

Vinaigrette Dressing 

3 tbsp.           -   Dijon mustard 

1/4 cup         -  Apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup         -  Rice vinegar

1 tsp.             -  White sugar 

3/4 tsp.         -  Salt, kosher 

1/2 tsp.         -  Cayenne pepper (option)

1/2 cup         -  Olive oil, added in parts.

2 tsp.             -  Fresh dill, chopped 

2 tsp.             -  Fresh parsley 

1 tsp.             -  Chives, chopped

1 tsp.             -  Fresh basil

Salad 

1/2 pkg.         -  Corkscrew pasta

1 cup              -  Snow peas

1 cup              -  Finely sliced carrots

1 cup              -  Broccoli florets, bite-size pieces

1 cup              -  Cherry tomatoes, sliced 

1/4 cup          -  Finely chopped red onions

1/2 cup          -  Sliced red bell pepper

For more information, please see the video below;

Perfect Picnic Pasta Salad Recipe

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