Cooking for One: 29 Insanely Easy, Healthy Meals You Can Make In Minutes In the kitchen, one can be the loneliest number. The fear of leftover fatigue or doing the math to modify recipes for a single serving (why do so many recipes make so much at once?) can drive anyone to order out or eat a sad bowl of cereal rather than cooking. After all, spending time making a dish that requires pans and utensils isn’t worth it when you’re dining alone, right? You might also like Cooking for One: Here's Everything You Need to Actually Make It Happen READ We call BS. We’ve gathered some of the healthiest, tastiest meals for one (or for one meal and just enough left over for lunch the next day) from around the web to inspire you to get in the kitchen (Yes, even if you don’t think you can cook). Breakfast Who said burrito bowls are just for dinner? 2. Who says omelets need to be complicated? Pizza for breakfast? Peaches are an underrated fruit when it comes to smoothies—berries seem to get all the love. These mini frittatas make for a healthy breakfast (or lunch, or dinner).
One direction facts, for you! Niall at Ceiliúradh in London tonight - 10.04.2014 (Source: niamjhorayne) niallar: worst moment in history brought to you in hq nialllhoran: each day is one day closer to the 4th one direction album Anonymous said: are you part of the 5sos fam , the same as you are a directioner? I like 5sos but I wouldn’t consider myself a hardcore fan, no :/ I think calum could get it anywhere tho he’s such a babe he’s funny and cute and omg I wanna kiss him too >:/ Anonymous said: YOU ARE SO DAMN BEAUTIFUL AND AMAZING AND I LOVE YOU SOOOO MUCH. this is so sweet thank yoy😍❤️❤️❤️ Anonymous said: Is it bad that I haven't liked someone, you know in that special way? No tbh I think that before you like anyone you should like yourself so now that you don’t like anyone you should maybe try to spend time with yourself like get to know yourself and figure out what you want and then like whoever u want :D Anonymous said: EMILY PRETZEL BOY LIKES YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!
83 Healthy Recipe Substitutions Here at Greatist, we're always looking for ways to make our favorite foods healthier without sacrificing flavor. So we compiled a list of our best substitutions and discovered some new ones along the way. Below are our 83 (!) Baking hacks 1. Swapping out flour for a can of black beans (drained and rinsed, of course) in brownies is a great way to cut out the gluten and fit in an extra dose of protein, Plus, they taste great. 2. In virtually any baked good, replacing white flour with whole wheat can add a whole new dimension of nutrients, flavor, and texture. 3. Using applesauce in place of sugar can give the necessary sweetness without the extra calories and, well, sugar. 4. Don’t knock this one till you’ve tried it. 5. This gluten-free switch gives any baked good a dose of protein, omega-3s, and a delicious nutty flavor. 6. They’re both fats (albeit very different fats) and have nearly the same consistency at room temperature. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21.
Spicy Roasted Chickpeas So we’re I’m kind of flip-flopping my posts here–this recipe really belongs back in January with all the healthy recipes and Monday’s French Toast really belongs here today because, let’s face it, legumes tossed in garlic are not the most romantic little things in the world, no matter how tasty they are. Sara and I are flying to Utah and back this weekend, so we might be a little slow responding to emails and questions. Well…slow-er. I’ve also found that in the past few weeks, crowds and pants make me grumpy, so, in an effort to prevent me from saying things I might regret, I’m bringing lots of healthy snacks with me, lest I find myself foodless, trapped next to crazy people (I seem to have unbelievable luck in very often sitting next to weirdos on airplanes) in a pair of uncomfortable pants. I adapted this recipe from What’s Gaby Cooking. You’ll need some extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, and a 15-ounce can of garbanzo beans.
The Best Foods for Your Brain (And Why We Might Owe Fat an Apology) You Might Like 9 Excuses for Eating Avocado Toast Every Single Day READ Fat: What was once the ugly stepchild of the dietary world is now being heralded as the savior of humankind. OK maybe that’s taking things a little too far. But fat does offer great benefits for our bodies—and our minds. Read on to learn how to make fat work for your brain. Is Fat Really Good for My Brain? Yes. Good nutrition in general is key to maintaining a healthy brain (and keeping the rest of you healthy!). Top 3 Dietary Fats for Your Mind and Body 1. Polyunsaturated fats contain the essential fatty acids (EFAs) omega-3 and omega-6. An omega-3 fatty acid, DHA has been shown to help brain functions like memory, speaking ability, and motor skills. 3. Saturated fat is actually one of the main components of brain cells, and is therefore necessary for healthy brain function. 6 Foods Packed With Healthy Fats 1. 2. Salmon contains high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids. 3. 4. 5. 6. The Takeaway: Making Fat Work for You
Cooking For Two: 34 Crazy Cheap and Healthy Meals for You and Yours Valentine’s Day or not, cooking for two can be a tricky skill to master. While leftovers are practical, eating Crock Pot chili five nights in a row can get pretty old. These recipes—from breakfast and starters to dinner and dessert—are perfect to enjoy with your girlfriend, boyfriend, mom, dad, friend, or dog (… if your dog eats human food). Each meal is perfectly portioned for two, so grab a sous chef and get cooking! Breakfast 1. Photo: Jean / Lemons & Anchovies This omelet kills it with the presentation. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Appetizers/Salads 10. Photo: Erin / Olives for Dinner Since ratatouille gained popularity after the 2007 Pixar movie of the same name, roasted veggies have never looked so good. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Dinner 17. Photo: Emma / The Kitchn Thanks to a sage-infused brine and a sweet brown sugar glaze, these pork chops lock in juiciness and pack some serious flavor. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. Photo: Bev / Bev Cooks 24. 25. 26. Dessert 27. Photo: Angela / Oh She Glows 28. 29.
Recipe for Meat, Tomato, and Mozzarella Stuffed Zucchini Cups (For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the past that have been my personal favorites. It's monster zucchini season here and last Friday I spotlighted Monster Zucchini and Basil Strata. This recipe for zucchini Meat, Tomato, and Mozzarella Stuffed Zucchini Cups uses "cups" created from slices of overly-large zucchini, and this is another of my very favorite things to make when the zucchini gets out of control. Enjoy!) Despite the rather messy plating job, I'm excited about this new way of making stuffed zucchini by slicing an overly-large zucchini into two-inch slices, then hollowing out the slices to make zucchini "cups." Normally I'm a fan of round 8-ball squash for Stuffed Zucchini, but this year my 8-Ball squash hardly produced anything. Start by sauteing onion, green pepper, and garlic for a few minutes in a bit of olive oil. Then mix in about 2 cups of flavorful tomato sauce and let it simmer until all the liquid has cooked off. Instructions: Blogger Disclosure:
40 Easy Casserole Recipes That Are Actually Healthy If only there were a dish so versatile and easy to prepare that you could toss together almost any combination of protein and veggies, tweak it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and have lasting leftovers that don’t get old—when it comes to taste, anyway. Wait! What about that casserole thing? You know, that dish made popular in the 1950s—the one that (unfortunately) took a turn for the worse when processed foods started popping up in the 1970s. Ah, yes, that casserole. Well, times have changed. Breakfast Photo: Minimailist Baker 1. 2. 3. 4. Photo: Eat Yourself Skinny 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Light Lunch Photo: The Local Kitchener 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Photo: Homemade Levity 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. Hearty Dinner Photo: Smitten Kitchen 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Photo: The Kitchen is My Playground 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. Photo: Girl Makes Food 36.
31 Healthy and Portable High-Protein Snacks Whether it’s fueling up before hitting the gym or taking a mid-day snack break to avoid the 2 o’clock lull, high-protein snacks are the tastiest way to keep on going. Protein snacks are the perfect way to fill up just enough, and give us longer-lasting energy than the usual, carb-heavy options. Here are 31 of our favorite protein-packed snacks — one for every day of the month! We promise you won’t get sick of any of these choices. 1. 2. 3. 4. (Also Check Out: 50 Awesome Pre and Post-Workout Snacks) 5. 6. Photo by Caitlin Covington 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Photo by Lisa Goulet 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. Do you fill up on protein or carbs?