This weekend is “The beginning of Summer”, the kickoff to summer. But let’s not forget the true meaning of Memorial Day-a day on which those who died in active military duty are remembered. The symbol of the white rose is of peace, sympathy and spirituality. It’s a symbol of honor to our heroes who have…
Tag: Mint
Lemony Garlic Spaghetti
Mmmmm pasta! Who doesn’t enjoy a nice bowl of some tasty pasta, especially spaghetti? Heck, even in Walt Disney’s cartoon,” Lady and the Tramp, ” the two cute dogs loved spaghetti, lol. It is such a comfort food, and great to share with friends, family and good wine. This pasta dish is so packed with…
Jicama
In the United States, this weekend is Memorial Weekend, a time to remember and salute our troops for their dedication to this country for our freedom. So many lost lives that we need to pay honor and dedication to, that have given us our freedom. But many people also celebrate this weekend for the…
Roasted Root Vegetables With Almonds and Mint
Sometimes eating vegetables is not an easy task for many people. Whenever they hear the word “vegetables” they turn their noses up in the air and make a gross face. But vegetables do not have to be gross or tasteless. It’s all in the preparation and variety. If you cook them properly, meaning they…
Yogurt With Honey And Mint
Everyone is very busy these days, even our children. But you need to re-fuel your body when you wake up with important, nutritious food. How can you do that? Start with some Greek, all natural yogurt, drizzle some honey add some berries or other fruit, mint, if you like and there you go! This took…
Lime Basil Shrimp With Mint Melon Salad
If you are looking for some ideas for fresh Spring meals, you need to try this delicious, quick and colorful recipe. I simply love how easy this is to prepare and it looks so festive. It basically took less than 15 minutes, including the prep and it provides, protein and many valuable vitamins. If you…
Grilled Flank Steak With Salsa Verde
If you are looking for a lean cut of beef, you need to try some flank steak. This is a very low fat, high flavor meat. You just need to provide some sort of marinade to make it very tender because of the lack of fat. A 3 ounce serving has a mere 160 calories…
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