Thursday, November 7, 2013

poached egg healthy style

2 english muffin halves (gluten free is my preference)
2 green onions, chopped
3-4 shiitake mushrooms or desired variety
2 large handfuls of arugula or spinach
1 T coconut oil plus 1 tsp
2 eggs
1/4 c favorite tomatoes coarsely chopped
1/2 avocado or 1 small
salt and pepper

place a med pot of water on the stove and bring to a low boil

put muffin halves in a toaster

in a med skillet, place 1 T oil, add green onions, mushrooms and saute for 2-3 minutes
add arugula and toss

place a muffin half on a plate after spreading  1/2 t of coconut oil on it, place half of the skillet mixture on top of the muffin

add one egg at a time.....only takes about 2-3 minutes, capture each egg one at a time with a slotted spoon and place on the muffin pile

place 1/2 of tomatoes and avocado slices on each plate

salt and pepper entire feast to taste

this recipe requires juggling a little but it's delish and the flavors are amazing!!

creation by char








halibut done right

2 lb halibut
fresh cilantro (sprinkle all over to taste)
generous lime zest (zest one lime)
lime juice (1-2 limes to taste)
olive oil drizzled over the fish (2 tsp)
salt and pepper to taste

rinse and dry fish.  place in a baking dish.  squeeze lime juice on the fish and drizzle with oil.  sprinkle fish generously with lime zest and blanket with chopped cilantro.  season with salt and pepper.  let marinade for 30 min to an hour.  bake uncovered at 450 for 20 min or until fish flakes with a fork.

shared by my dear friend Mar'Sue

greek dressing

3/4 c olive oil
1 c red wine vinegar
2 t garlic powder
2 t oregano dried or 1 1/2 T fresh
2 t basil dried or 1 1/2 T fresh
1 1/2 t pepper
1 1/2 t salt
1 1/2 t onion powder
1 1/2 t dijon style mustard

Mix all ingredients except oil and herbs.  Then add oil slowly to emulsify.  Add herbs and pulse quickly once or twice.  Store at room temp.

amazing marinade!!!!

shared by my dear friend Mar'Sue