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Mocha Mint Drink

21 November 2010

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Antioxidants prevent cell damage. Coffee is a source of antioxidant called polyphenol.

The Food Pyramid recommends intake of about 5-8 teaspoons of sugars in a day. A piece of candy or 2 teaspoons of condensed milk is equivalent to a teaspoon of sugar.

Free Recipes - Mocha Mint Drink


Ingredients:
½ cup water
1 tbsp NESCAFÉ Classic or to taste
¼ cup condensed milk or to taste
½ cup NESTLÉ Thick Cream
1-2 cups shaved ice
3 pieces small candy cane, crushed, divided
Mint leaf

Procedure:
1. Combine coffee, water, milk, cream and ice on a blender jar. Process until combined.
2. Add half of the crushed candy cane and process for 15 seconds.
3. Transfer on serving glasses and top with remaining crushed candy cane. Garnish with mint leaf. Serve immediately.

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Learn How to Cook AdoBalls

7 November 2010

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This dish is ideal for packed lunch as baon in school or as part of picnic repertoire. Brown rice contains more fiber, magnesium and niacin as compared to white rice.


Ingredients:

½ kg pork tenderloin, cut into cubes
2 tbsp crushed garlic
½ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup soy sauce
1 cup water
1 8g MAGGI MAGIC SARAP
¼ cup cooking oil
1 cup water
½ cup Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp liver spread
1 cup washed and soaked for 15 minutes brown rice
2 pieces eggs, beaten
½ cup bread crumbs
Cooking oil for frying

Procedure:

  1. In a pan, combine pork, garlic, vinegar and soy sauce. Season with MAGGI MAGIC SARAP. Boil until pork is tender. Remove pork from sauce and set aside. Heat oil. Pan-fry cooked pork until brown. Shred pork when cool enough to handle. Keep sauce for latter use.
  2. Transfer brown rice in the same pan where the sauce is. Add more water if necessary. Steam rice until tender and puffed.
  3. Transfer on a bowl. Add cheese, liver spread and shredded pork. Spoon 1-2 tbsp of the rice mixture and form into balls.
  4. Roll rice balls in egg then roll again in bread crumbs. Deep fry in heated oil until golden brown. Put in a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

You may serve this with hot Chicken Soup.

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Grilled Seafood and Veggies Kabob

26 October 2010

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Grilled Seafood and Veggies Kabob
Grilling is a healthy way to prepare food as it limits addition of fat. Tomatoes and red bell peppers are rich sources of vitamin C which is needed for healthy gums and promote wound healing.


Ingredients:

¼ kg shrimp, shelled and de-veined
10 pieces shrimp, crab, scallop, squid or fish balls, sliced into halves
Green bell pepper, cubed
Red bell pepper, cubed
20 pieces cherry tomatoes
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup chopped parsley
1 8g MAGGI MAGIC SARAP
Salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup melted butter

Procedure:

  1. Marinate shrimp, shrimp balls, peppers and tomatoes in lemon, oil, parsley, MAGGI MAGIC SARAP, salt and pepper for 15 minutes.
  2. Arrange marinated seafood and vegetables alternately in a skewer. Grill for 5 minutes on each side or until shrimp is cooked. Baste regularly with melted butter to avoid drying up.
  3. Serve immediately.

You might also like to try another healthy recipe for the family. Learn to cook Sweet and Sour Pork and let your family judge the dish.

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