A nutritious, comforting warm to the heart soup made with fresh tomatoes. Creamy with no guilt of heavy cream. Make it special with hearty homemade croutons. Ingredients 8 tomatoes, diced 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 chicken bouillon cubes 3 cups of water 2 Tablespoon olive oil 1 Tablespoon butter 1 16-ounce can tomato juice 1/4 cup fresh basil,chopped 1 teaspoon honey 4 slices white bread 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Preparation 1. In a large pot, heat olive oil and sate onions and garlic. Cook until translucent. 2. Add tomatoes, chicken bouillon cubes, bay…
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Continue ReadingMelt their hearts with these delicious and easy to make homemade doughnuts, filled with rich pure vanilla pastry cream. Ingredients for the doughnuts: 1 cup non-fat milk 1 extra-large egg 5 cups vegetable oil 3 Tablespoon sugar 4 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup, unsalted melted butter 2 cups all-purpose flour Preparation 1. Add vegetable oil to a heavy-deep pan. Heat oil at medium till temperature reach to 350 grades Fahrenheit. 2. Prepare a sheet lined with paper towels. 3. Meanwhile, mix together egg and the milk. Set aside. 4. In a different bowl whisk together dry ingredients : flour,…
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Continue ReadingA staple for a light, healthy and delicious dinner with a clean tangy lemony flavor. Ingredients 4 cods fillets (6 to 8 ounces) 4 Tablespoons lemon juice 2 Tablespoons butter, melted 1 Tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin 1 lemon zest 1 teaspoon ground thyme 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 cup white mushroom, sliced 3 Tablespoons parsley, minced 1 garlic clove, mince Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place cods fillets in a baking dish. Massage your fish fillets with 1/2 Tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Add salt, pepper, and ground thyme. Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes till fish…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 4 1/2 inch-thick (8-10 ounces) filet mignons 2 Tablespoons extra Virgin olive oil 1 Tablespoon of ketchup Salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation 1. Remove Filets Mignons 20-30 minutes from refrigerator before grilling . 2. Preheat grill to high temperature about 400 grades Fahrenheit. 3. Brush steaks with ketchup and Olive Oil and seasoned with salt and pepper. 4. Place the steaks on the grill and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes in each side until golden brown and charred for a medium-rare. 5. Transfer the steaks to a plate and cover with foil paper and let it rest for about…
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Continue ReadingA healthy and hearty Lebanese dish made with Cracked wheat or bulgur, ideal for winter season. It will warm your soul. Ingredients 1/2 pound of beef stew, cut into small cubes 1 large onion, long slices 2 Tablespoon tomato paste, dissolved in a cup of water 4 Roma tomatoes, large diced 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 cup coarse bulgur 2 cups of beef broth 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon allspice Preparation 1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté until soft for about 3 to…
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Continue ReadingIngredients 1 Pound skinless, boneless chicken tights (more flavor) 1 Large yellow onion, sliced into strips 3 bell red and yellow peppers, sliced into strips 3 Tbsp. canola oil Chicken Marinade 2 Tbsp. olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp. cumin, ground 1 tsp. coriander, ground 1 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. chili powder 1/2 cup, chopped cilantro 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. black pepper 1 tsp. adobo seasoning Preparation 1. Add all marinade ingredients to the chicken in a glass container. Cover, marinade and place into the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. 2. Remove from refrigerator and let…
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Continue ReadingTraditional Venezuelan dish made with delicious, shredded beef called “Carne Mechada”, sweet black beans, white rice and fried plantains. You will make this recipe part of your traditional dishes too. Ingredients for Shredded Beef 2 lb. Flank steak 6 cups of beef broth 2 Tablespoon olive oil 1 Red bell pepper, small diced 1 large Onion, small diced 4 tomatoes, small diced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 bay leave Preparation: 1. Cut flank steaks in 4 pieces and place in a pot filled with 6 cups of beef…
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Continue ReadingWelcome to my Corner at Healthy Living with Anita! Love what you do… Share what you love… Make everything with Love… I cook because I love you all… Take care of the only body you live in… On my way, into one of my greatest adventure at Culinary Art School. For my big surprise! Aw, one of my two angels, my handsome son visiting me at the Culinary Art School! With great and amazing celebrities Chefs
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Continue ReadingEasy and delicious dessert to make in no time. Made with the complex sweet and tart flavors from the Fuji apples. My son’s favorite. Ingredients 1 Package frozen puff pastry, defrosted 5 Fuji apples, unpeeled and thinly sliced 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup granulated sugar 3 Tablespoon apple juice 2 Tablespoon ground cinnamon 2 Tablespoon lemon juice Preparation 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Do not peel apples ( all vitamins are in the skin). Slice the apples as thinly as you can. 3. Pour lemon juice all over the apples so they won’t oxidize(change color) . 4. Place…
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Continue ReadingTender beef shanks and marrow that melt in your mouth. You won’t miss the veal chunk that this dish is usually made with. Cooked low and slow. It’s gone by my husband in no time. A delicious dish to enjoy with family and friends. Ingredients 5 bone-in beef shanks (cross-cut) 1 cup flour 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoon butter 1 onion, chopped 1 cup carrots, chopped 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 bay leaves, dried 2 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, chopped 1 stalk celery, diced 2 cups homemade or store-bought chicken stock 2 1/2 tablespoon tomato paste 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2…