Crimini Mushrooms

Decided to make my famous Summer Pasta tonight. Its a light healthy dinner that can be whipped up in about 20 minutes or less. While I was contemplating on what mushrooms to use, I came across Organic Crimini Mushrooms. I'v heard about these mushrooms so I thought I would give them a try. I usually use just white mushrooms which are ok but not the best. White mushrooms to me seem to produce to much water when sauteing and I wanted to see how these would turn out.

After sauteing them with some olive oil, a bit of chopped garlic, salt and pepper they turned out to be the best tasting mushroom in my opinion for pasta or salad. They taste really great.

So here is a bit of info about them. Crimini mushrooms, which are darker than the more common button mushrooms, are especially packed with nutrients. Some research has even suggested that eating niacin-rich foods like crimini mushrooms can help prevent Alzheimer's Disease. Some of the most popular ways to cook crimini mushrooms is to saute, grill or roast them.

 Mushrooms are a delicious way to add vitamins and anti-oxidants to your diet. 

Roasted Asparagus

Easy Roasted Asparagus

Asparagus spears (thick spears are best for roasting) 

1-2 Tbsp olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt
Freshly black pepper
Lemon juice

Optional: plum tomatoes.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400°F. Rinse clean the asparagus. Break the tough ends off of the asparagus and discard.

Lay the asparagus spears out in a single layer in a baking dish or a foil-covered roasting pan. Drizzle olive oil over the spears, roll the asparagus back and forth until they are all covered with a thin layer of olive oil. (Alternatively you can put the asparagus and oil in a plastic bag, and rub the bag so that the oil gets evenly distributed.) Sprinkle with minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Rub over the asparagus so that they are evenly distributed.

3 Place pan in oven and cook for approximately 8-10 minutes, depending on how thick your asparagus spears are, until lightly browned and tender when pierced with a fork. Drizzle with a little fresh lemon juice before serving.

Refried Beans

Here is my recipe for homemade refried beans. These taste a lot better than store bought plus you know what you are getting/eating. I love to eat refried beans especially now I'm trying to stay vegan. Refried beans for soft taco's or just some dip for some nacho chips is always good to have around. So here is the recipe

Ingredients:

1 Can of Pinto Beans Drained and Rinsed
1 Can of Borlotti Beans Drained and Rinsed
2 Cloves of Garlic, Minced
1 Small Onion, Chopped
2 Tsp of Cumin
1 Tsp of Smoked Paprika
1//2 Tsp of Salt
Pepper.
Some Organic Sunflower oil (or oil of your choice)

You can use more of less of the Cumin or Paprika if you choose..The measurements that I put is just the way I like it.

Directions:

Chop the onion and garlic, put some oil in pan and bring it to warm then add onion and garlic and saute for about 3 mins on medium heat. Then add the beans, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper and saute for a further 5-8 mins. Once done add to a food processor and blend till smooth (add about a tbsp of oil or butter to make it more creamy).

Enjoy.

Pay Attention To What Your Kids Are Eating!

As parents it's out duty and our responsibility to know what our kids are eating. Their health is our responsibility. If they have a failing diet it's because we are not taking control. If our kids are sick all the time or are constantly in the hospital then parent's it's time to change what your kids are eating. Kids should have the healthiest immune systems and be healthy themselves because they are still young and fresh and their bodies should not be polluted with toxins and junk at such early ages. If we start feeding our kids with food loaded with hormones, toxins and chemicals then its no wonder they have issues and are constantly sick, for example colds, runny noses, blocked ears, constant skin irritations etc. These are pretty much all contributed from a poor diet. Something to think about. 

This picture not only applies to US schools but can be applied to the UK schooling system as well as households no matter what country.