Fab Food: Skinny Omelette Recipe

I absolutely love eggs. I could eat them everyday. Probably because you can’t really get bored with them when there are so many different ways to prepare them. Omelettes are probably the most fun because you can add lots of yummy things into them. Green peppers, mushrooms… the options are endless.

With this recipe we’ll be preparing a large, “skinny” omelette (by spreading it thin) then using it to make a veggie wrap with feta cheese. Yum! Feel free to omit an ingredient or be creative by adding your own tasty components.

Skinny Omelette

Ingredients

2 large (preferably organic) eggs
a tiny pinch of fine grain sea salt
a few tablespoons of chopped chives
a dollop of pesto
a bit of goat cheese or feta
a small handful of mixed salad greens

Preparation

Using a fork, beat the eggs in a small bowl and add a pinch of salt. Beat well, until the eggs are mostly uniform in color - they seem to run around the pan more evenly when there aren’t huge patches of yolk vs. whites.

In a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat pour the egg mixture. Give the mixture a good swirl so that they spread out thinly across the entire pan. Sprinkle the eggs with some of the chives and let them set, this happens quickly depending on the heat of your pan - 15 seconds to one minute. Run a spatula underneath the omelette and slide it out of the pan (flat) onto a countertop, large cutting board or cookie sheet. Do this with confidence (or practice). Spread the pesto across the surface of the omelette (if you have a thick pesto, thin it a bit with water to make it easily spreadable), and then sprinkle with the cheese and salad greens. Starting with one end, roll the omelette away from you. Cut in half on a deep diagonal. Season with a bit more salt if needed and serve garnished with a few chopped chives.

Serves one or two. Lovely!

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Valentine’s Butter Cookie Recipe

Baking is a favorite past time of mine as well as many other domestic divas. So, when special occasions come around, I’m always on the lookout for new, healthier baked goods recipes to try. I believe I’ve found a classic recipe for delicious butter cookies that I intend to get creative with more often. These will be shaped into hearts and drizzled with strawberry-colored sprinkles, perfect for your Valentine’s Day get-togethers or treating your special someone.

We will substitute sugar with Splenda (or your favorite artificial sweetener) and a light butter of your choice. Even a treat can can be a guilt-free indulgence!

Valentine’s Butter Cookies

2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 tablespoons Splenda
3 1/2 tablespoons light butter
1/4 egg
2 teaspoons cream
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 ounce colored candy sprinkles
a heart-shaped cookie cutter

1. Sift the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar together. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the egg, cream and vanilla extract. Blend thoroughly (your hands will be your best tool).
2. Form dough into a flattened ball, wrap and refrigerate for at least 24 hours. This mixture can keep for several days.
3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
4. Roll dough out on a floured board to about 1/4 to 1/8 inch thick. Cut out shapes with the cookie cutter and decorate with sprinkles.
5. Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 5 to 8 minutes.

This recipe serves 4, so feel free to adjust the ingredients to the size of your party, or divide in half to share with your sweetie.

Recipe: Spicy Salmon Filet

Tonight I think I’ll do a little grocery shopping and restock my cupboards. They’re so bare, afterall, people would swear I don’t eat. It’s just that I’m not cooking enough of my own meals anymore when on-the-go options have taken precedence in my life. More on that later (I think I’ve found a miracle diet snack of sorts, stay tuned)…

Looking through my archive of recipes, I figure it to be a perfect time to start baking and steaming healthy meals again. Tomorrow night, I think I will make my honey and I a spicy salmon dinner, chock full of omega-3’s for the both of us and spices to spark his taste buds and my metabolism.

Salmon filets are a piece of cake to bake or grill, but the spicy concoction requires a bit of mixing and the following seasonings:

Spicy Salmon Rub

You can use a different type of fish or even chicken if you’re not fond of salmon. I recommend baking or grilling your meat for best nutrition.

Ingredients

4 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons sea salt (optional)
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

Preparation

Blend the spices together in a small bowl. Coat both sides of your salmon filets or other meat with the rub. If you will be baking, place the meat into a pan lined with aluminum foil then stick in the oven for the allotted baking time. If grilling, lightly coat the pan with canola oil or water then grill for 4 minutes or until fish flakes with a fork.

I will serve my salmon with steamed jasmine rice seasoned with ginger and steamed asparagus. Yum, can’t wait!

We can all channel our inner domestic diva.

Thanks, Martha!

Recipe: Strawberry-Banana Flax Protein Smoothie

My grocery shopping for the week is complete. I’ve stocked up on my organic basics, and added a few new items to my cupboard, including:

» Ginger spice (perfect for my favorite Japanese-inspired dishes!)
» Stevia (a sweetener that comes in fiber-based packets, that is chemical free, zero-glycemic index, and zero calories!)
» Flax seeds (fiber-rich, heart-healthy seeds that contain lots of omega-3s, with added beauty and weight-loss benefits!)

I think that I am most excited about the stevia and flax seeds, as I as trying to get my bod in tip-top shape and I can use these to mix in my protein smoothies! For those of you that don’t know, flax seed is similar to fish oil in that it contains omega-3 essential fatty acids. These ‘good’ fatty acids actually benefit your health, by aiding in weight loss, improving your mood, and adding a glowing luster to your skin and hair. More on these benefits, and other beauty supplements, can be found in the Health section of this site (coming soon)!

Here is one of my favorite smoothie recipes. You will need strawberries, bananas, flax seeds, protein powder, and milk of your choice (I use soy milk).

Strawberry-Banana Flax Protein Smoothie

Ingredients
1/2 banana
3 large strawberries
1-2 tsps flax seeds (adds a nutty flavor)
1 scoop whey protein powder (I use a vanilla flavor)
1/2 cup milk (skim or soy is best)
1/2 cup ice

Preparation
Add the ice, milk, banana, protein powder, and flax seeds first to your favorite blender. Blend to a desired consistency. Add the strawberries. Blend.
Yields: 16 ounces

This smoothie contains plenty of vitamins, protein (up to 40 grams), fiber, and mood-boosting omega-3s, a perfect start to your day or work out plans!

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