Healthy Food Diaries By Kate
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Today I am sharing with you a recipe for a super delicious salad that you can have either for lunch or dinner. Trust me, these veggies covered with this creamy and healthy yogurt dressing is something that you are going to talk about for days!
Wonder how to make couscous? It’s not just for salads! You can use couscous just like a tiny pasta in any pasta dish you want to make…For example in this absolutely delicious healthy and easy couscous recipe with garlic, vegetables, basil, and mozzarella cheese.
I present you the easiest way to cook chicken fillets! Dive in!
Start your day with a super easy, healthy, and delicious meal. The crust is both soft and crunchy at the same time, and the filling is simply out of this world! Give it a try!
Ginisang munggo is a Filipino spicy mung bean soup. It is made with mung beans, garlic, tomatoes, and spices and it is incredibly healthy and tasty. Since I didn’t have Asian mung beans, I made it with red lentils and as a person who is not-a-huge-lentils-fan, I can say that this is the best thing …
I will call it the “Bet You’re Hungry Salad” since keep making it with the same and exact ingredients since the first day I invented it in my kitchen, just by mixing things that I had i my fridge. In our home it is one of our favorite breakfast for a while now, but you …
Today I present you a recipe for one of the most favorite dishes among Macedonian people that is above all, super-healthy and easy to digest. The instructions are very easy to follow, and you will be very proud for easily coming up with the traditional taste and smell of stuffed peppers entirely on your own!
I know how healthy brussels sprouts are, so I decided it to buy some (as we do with many other healthy ingredients), and afterwards come with an idea on how to cook it in a way of creating a healthy, yet delicious meal. This is one of my experimental recipes that turn out to be …
Today I prepared for you one of the oldest, most delicious and healthiest Macedonian dishes ever. It is a meal made of cornmeal or semolina and several other ingredients and it has a very positive effect on overall human health. All you need for you to make it will need polenta, Greek yogurt, butter, white …
Moroccan saffron chicken is an aromatic dish, very easy and has amazing flavors! The history of saffron can be traced back to 3000 years and it is one of the costliest spices used in Ayurveda. It has antioxidants that boosts immunity and has anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties. The medicinal properties of saffron are numerous. It …
I present you one of the most delicious Macedonian meals: Sarma. It is basically stuffed cabbage rolls which is prepared mostly in winter. Since it is prepared in larger quantities, sarma is usually eaten for several days. If you can resist the temptation, eat it the next day after preparation, it tastes even better! And …
“Chili con Carne”. Three little words that describe such a wonderful meal. Today I am bringing this Mexican speciality straight to your kitchen! You can combine it with cooked rice or wrap it in a tortilla with some salad. Either way you will love it!
I can see by the results in my story survey that you have cravings for Asian food, too. I present you one extraordinary Thai specialty, named as Peanut Chicken. It has exotic taste and it goes perfectly with potatoes or rice as a side dish. Take a look!
You already know my recipe for Potatoes Wedges, so here is another one, slightly different but yet delicious and crunchy. Everyone out there that didn’t know how to become a carrot fan? You will love these! Make a healthy garlic-greek yogurt or honey-mustard dip and enjoy your next healthy movie night!
I present you the most delicious treat in the Macedonian cuisine, according to me. This the perfect meal, whether it is served as breakfast or lunch, with a piece of warm bread and a bit of garlic paste, just enough to spin your head around because it is the single best match in the world: …
An enchilada is a tortilla rolled around a filling and covered with a savory sauce. Enchiladas can be filled with various ingredients, including meats, cheese, beans, potatoes, vegetables or combinations. Sauces can vary from spicy chilli ands salsa sauces, to mild sauces like this one. I love the honey-mustard flavor, so here is one for all …
This recipe is so easy and healthy that you’re simply gonna love it! love mashed potatoes, but not everyone does so I decided to offer you an alternative. This is an awesome alternative, and even people who hate vegetables are gonna love it SO MUCH! Enjoy!
Chicken Stroganoff is one of my favorite foreign dishes, now adjusted with healthy ingredients and with a tiny pick of hazelnut flavor that I got through experimenting. I loved it!
Well, I used to be a firm anti-lentils girl, but knowing its rich nutritional values, I decided to put some efforts and make a few experiments to get to a lentils meal that I will like. And it was all worth it! I don’t just like it, I LOVE IT! You should give it a …
This recipe is very easy to make and involve only a handful of simple ingredients. It’s hands down my favorite way to make zucchini! And it is also dairy-free, and toddler friendly! I don’t really need to tell you how healthy are veggies for your diet, and this way you get them in a very …
I present to you a delicious wholemeal pie that is incredibly healthy and easy to prepare. Enjoy the flavors!
The tahini sauce is consisted from few simple ingredients – tahini being the star of this recipe. Tahini is a rich, creamy paste made from ground sesames, you can find it in every market. Tahini is fairly low in calories but high in fiber, protein, and several important vitamins and minerals. It pairs amazingly with fresh lemon and garlic, …
This pizza is made with oatmeal dough which not only does not provoke a guilty conscience, but it is also recommended for your health due to the nutrients it contains. And on top of that each of you can make it in just 30 minutes and it tastes just like the standard pizza. Or even …
I love potatoes in every form and believe it or not, I concluded that the most delicious potatoes are prepared in the simplest way and that is fascinating to me! Consider this healthy meal for your next lunch! Combine potatoes with vegetables or chicken skewers.
Take a mental vacation to Hawaii as you enjoy this grilled chicken marinated in a mixture of pineapple and some other sweet and spicy ingredients. Taste some exotic delicacy right away!
If you are looking for a light and vegetarian lasagna, this is the right recipe for you. As you can assume, the actual lasagna is being replaced with eggplants and there are other delicious ingredients, too. Take a look.
Melt-in your mouth chicken braised in caramelized mustard is a real delight that you must try. Poulet à la Moutarde is a rustic French meal that comes together in a short time of cooking and it’s a great pleasure for every mustard lover. Give it a try!
Today I present you a quick and tasty meal that can be used at any part of the day (breakfast, lunch or dinner). Nutritionally rich, and at the same time extra easy to digest and most importantly: ultra delicious. Try this casserole today, believe me you will be surprised by the great taste.
Have you ever heard of the most famous Spanish dish: Paella? I have tried it last year during my visit to Barcelona, and I just have to tell you: it tasted like heaven! And I just knew that I must recreate it in my home. There’s one thing that most paella enthusiasts in Spain seem …
Get yourself some wholemeal flour at home, so you can afford this pleasure for up to a few times a month. You should also get tomato puree or homemade tomato sauce as a mandatory ingredient, and I will leave the rest to your imagination.
Another phenomenal Macedonian recipe I learned from my mother. Easy, simple and extremely tasty. Have at home the smell and taste of Macedonia at least several times a month.
Make this creamy mushroom pasta dish on days when you need a big bowl of comfort. Cream, parmesan, white wine, and some other magic components. Simply delicious!
I just simply adore seafood and how healthy it is. Mussels in particular, they are high in protein and low in fat. This is great news for anyone on a calorie restricted diet, as it shows it’s possible to enjoy exciting meals that are healthy without sacrificing flavor They are also high in zinc, iron …
Shakshouka is an easy, healthy breakfast (or any time of day) recipe in Israel and other parts of the Middle East and North Africa. It’s a simple combination of simmering tomatoes, onions, garlic, spices and gently poached eggs. It’s nourishing, filling and one recipe I guarantee you’ll make time and again. Beside in the city …
Beer contains folic acid and is not harmful if drunk in moderation – on the contrary, the body benefits from this type of acid. In this case, I decided to consume it through food because in that way it does not cause bloating, and not everyone is a fan of the direct taste of beer. …
“Jufki” is the name of the traditional Macedonian pasta, which many people still make at home with their bare hands. Although they can be bought ready-made at a store, the traditional pasta taste is still irreplaceable. You do not need to work hard for this dish, they are done in several minutes. I prepare them …
Extra fast and extra healthy lunch! What’s better than salmon? To be fair, salmon is quite expensive to buy it fresh, but frozen salmon cutlets give almost the same effect in terms of taste, and are much cheaper. Believe me, every bite is worth it! And the fact that this delicious dish is prepared in …
Oyster mushrooms is one of the most nutritious and healthy type of mushrooms. They are low in calories, fat free and cholesterol free. They can reduce cholesterol levels, deactivate inflammation and boost brain health because they are full with antioxidants and countless number of vitamins. What else an I say for this delicious ingredient except: …
Bolognese sauce known in Italian as ragù alla bolognese, (or simply ragù) is a meat-based sauce in Italian cuisine, typical of the city of Bologna. Take a look at this 100% healthy variation of the sauce, combined with wholemeal pasta penne.
These healthy baked chicken nuggets are coated in crushed cornflakes instead of flour and breading and they are baked instead of fried. In fact, there is NO OIL at all! And you only need a few ingredients to make them perfect, alongside with 3 healthy sauces (I am sharing their recipe, too), and you have …
Here’s a really terrific Coconut Curry Sauce with beautiful depth of flavor yet is made with everyday spices. It’s an Indian style sauce – outrageously addictive, and pairs beautifully with chicken or vegetables. As a side dish, I recommend cooked rice or baked potatoes.
Creamy, healthy, refreshing and incredibly tasty salad. If I have to choose out of the many ways to make potatoes, this is one of my favorite. This salad can represent a tasty side dish to any main meal or itself can represent a main dish used for lunch or dinner salad. It is totally up …
This creamy Mushroom Risotto with tasty, garlic-butter-mushroom flavor is a magnificent mushroom recipe worthy of serving at your personal restaurant (read: home). You can serve it either for lunch or for dinner.
Xató is the name of the sauce of this salad, that is a typical Catalan dish (originating from Catalonia, Spain). It is a sauce that is a mix of several nutritive ingredients, which give an extraordinary taste. Catalans serve this dish with fish (mostly tuna) and olives, and this way, we get the delicious Xato salad. …
Enjoy these addictive oven-baked sweet potato fries as a snack with your favorite dipping sauce or as an addition to any main dish. And once you know how to make them, you will never have an excuse to not cook sweet potatoes again. Those kids who won’t eat their veggies? Trust me, they’ll eat so …
Make your own takeaway doner kebab with no anxiety or guilt. I offer you the complete version, the wholemeal delicious pita bread and homemade garlic and tomato sauces. Eating healthy have never been more tasty, right?
A beautiful, healthy and tasty Macedonian pan dish that is full with nutritional values. You can also combine spinach with chard or nettles (beside the rice). This pan is made of spinach and rice and it is very easy to made. Try it and share with me how much you love it!
Pesto is easy to make from scratch with just a handful of ingredients. Its fresh flavor is the highlight of this super-fast pasta dish, packed with freshly grated parmesan and maybe some white wine. Mmmm, perfect for this summer. Pesto sauce is always matched with twisted pasta, so make sure you buy some curly wholemeal pasta it …
The Russian Mimosa salad first appeared in the Soviet Union in the early 1970s, and its name owes to the tender spring flower mimosa. It’s related to the fact that it’s equally delightful to the eye with a bright yellow color. Today, practically every café, and restaurant in Russia proudly serve this salad, and few …
Throughout my childhood, I have always enjoyed the smell and taste of this meal! This is one of my mother’s most delicious recipes, so with her permission I decided to make it and share it with you. At home, we always made it with carp fish, but today I made it with hake fish because …
This refreshing cold Spanish Gazpacho soup is incredibly easy to make (15 minutes) and perfect served fresh on a hot summer’s day. Read the recipe here. It is a natural source of vitamins (A, C, and E), carbohydrates, phosphorus, iron, calcium, and magnesium. And let’s not forget that it is immensely tasty and refreshing! It is …
I love creamy dishes and I am extremely happy if I get them to be creamy and healthy too. 🙂 This a dish that I spontaneously created, but it tastes very, very good! I will definitely make it again on many occasions. It fits perfectly with potato wedges or some salad.
A wonderful aromatic flavor explosion with a slight spicy edge rolled into crispy and golden meal, these Spicy Mozzarella Chicken Rolls are something that you will adore. They fit perfectly with any side dish, no mater it is roasted vegetables, some potato (dry potato or potato wedges), or rice.
Although the Greek recipes have the most variations of moussaka, and its origin is probably from Turkey (the Ottoman Empire), I believe that there is only THIS Macedonian moussaka. Delicious, light, creamy, and easy to make. You must make this traditional dish that is a famous family meal in every Macedonian home!
I present to you another way to prepare delicious potatoes, and that is one well-known Macedonian dry potato recipe. This is just one part of my intention to convince you to give up the habit of consuming french fries, so get ready, I will share with you many more ways to prepare healthy potatoes. My …
I present you the popular French salad, Salade Nicoise – niçoise – French pronunciation: [niˈswaz]. And yes, your French accent is good. 🙂 It is a salad whose origins are in the French city of Nice. Chefs around the world make it out of small potatoes, cherry or regular tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, olives and anchovies …
This pie is my authentic invention that should have been an ordinary meal, but came out as something that YOU MUST TRY! It is very light, easy to make, and tastes incredible! All cheesy and creamy! Mh! Please try it and share with me how much you love it!
Maybe you are already familiar with the famous Italian pasta sauce – Cacio E Pepe. If you are not, literally, cacio e pepe means “cheese and pepper” in Italian. And there you are, quite close to this sauce’s ingredients. It is usually made with lots of parmesan and black pepper but I am bringing to …
Casseroles are the most amazing way to cook in large quantities and hit every food group in one single pan. They also generate yummy leftovers for the next day or two. Casseroles can also be adapted to suit any number of tastes and are categorically creamy and very often cheesy, leaving you with wanting more. …
Let me present you my delicious version of a Chinese dish. This recipe includes a homemade version of the popular, Chinese sweet and sour sauce. It has the same flavor (even better), and it DOESN’T contain soy, sugar, and ketchup. With only a handful of ingredients and 5 minutes of your time, this sweet and sour …
You might think fast Chinese food when you hear the word “wok,” and you’re not totally off base. The wok is where you make stir-fries with many flavors (the heat is kept on high for faster cooking). Today, I am bringing right into your kitchen the healthiest version of the popular Chinese takeout. While whipping up …
Like other legumes, the lentil (lens culinaris) contains a lot of protein and is a very nutritious food. In addition, it has a strong power of lowering blood cholesterol levels and helping the maintenance of blood sugar levels. One of the healthiest Macedonian dishes is the famous lentil stew that you simply have to try.
I present to you the reason why I haven’t eaten french fries for years. It’s because of my discovery, a way to cook potatoes in a much healthier way. On top of that, they are a million times crunchier and tastier! And inside as soft as bread. Try them and find out that your new …
Before I introduce you to this MUST-IMMEDIATELY-TRY Afghanistani dish, I would like to share with you something about Asian food. You will see many Asian dishes on my blog because I find them very delicious. Especially curries, they are a piece of heaven in the world of food. I would like to specify that a …
Unlike wheat or rice, quinoa is a complete protein. It contains all eight of the essential amino acids. It has recognition by the United Nations as a supercrop for its health benefits. Quinoa is full of dietary fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, and iron. It is also gluten-free and easy to digest. The facts suggest it is …
Getting down to the basics, a casserole is any food that is cooked and served in the same dish. It is considered a French meal, but you will see many of it originating from me. The casserole is typically baked and can consist of proteins like beef, chicken, or fish, a variety of vegetables, or …
What tasty meal do you have in mind for today’s lunch? Check out my choice and let me know if you liked it.
Fish (including tuna and sardines) is a healthy food that provides the body with omega-3 fatty acids and other nutrients. In this case, I prepared pasta with tuna and some other interesting ingredients. Just one small note, due to the amount of mercury in the tuna, the recommended dose of tuna for one human body …
Are you ready for a quick and light version of your favorite lasagna? Check out the recipe below!
Couscous is a type of pasta, originating from Morocco. These tiny balls of semolina flour are a traditional dish in North African and Mediterranean cuisine. They have a yellowish color and it serves as an ingredient in many dishes and salads. Couscous is a great substitute for rice. However, a cup of couscous has about …
Turkey meat has an advantage over chicken meat because it contains 20% fewer calories, 75% less fat, and twice as much vitamin B, iron, and zinc. It also contains more protein than other types of meat and it is quite tasty. In other cultures, turkey meat is usually prepared for holidays and celebrations. Try this …
In Macedonia, there is one saying used when something is very simple, we say: easy as preparing a bean stew. But the fact that almost everyone who has ever tried bean stew in different places has just as many different experiences proves it wrong. Experiences (from very bad to great) testify that the preparation of …
Sweet potatoes are nutritious, high in fiber, very filling, and delicious. They can be eaten boiled, baked, steamed, or fried. For example, the following recipe will give you an excellent source of beta carotene, vitamin C, and potassium. You will also receive a decent source of many other vitamins and minerals. So, what are we …
The best thing about pasta is that it is both very versatile and very delicious. Stay tuned for hundreds of ways to prepare pasta at home. For example, check out this vegan pasta option, and share your thoughts about it.
Craving for pizza does not mean that you should throw out all of your healthy habits away. Check out this recipe and think twice before calling for pizza delivery. You will be surprised how many easy recipes I have prepared for you, meaning you will be able to reduce fat and salt by still preserving …
If you ask a foreigner who has visited Macedonia what stands out as the biggest feature of the country, what would he say? Apart from the hospitality of the people and the countless natural beauties, he or she will surely not bypass the Macedonian traditional food. Macedonian food has a colorful combination because of influences …
Besides wholemeal pasta, we can use vegetables for our Italian dinner. Try the recipe below and share your thoughts.
Indian cuisine is one of the most diverse cuisines in the world. You can buy Indian spices in any spice shop worldwide and you can also order online.
