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UD Recipe Story: Vegetable Frittata

Do you want to know the precise meaning of the word: comfort food? If you’re a foodie like me, then you won’t be surprised when I tell you that I started making this healthy frittata late one evening – it was around 11:00 or later…I had to finalize my University’s research project the following day, so I decided to make this simple and tasty dish the night before – to save time during the day so I can work on my project.

To tell you the truth, I couldn’t have made a better decision in my life! This frittata turned out to be the first culinary creation that I make from scratch on my own and ACTUALLY like the taste of! I’ve been experimenting in the kitchen for some time, but most of the dishes I make are just OK…nothing really special. This dish however, made me feel ecstatic, satisfied and full 😀

I got this recipe from the fabulous Gourmet magazine, which I have been featured in a few months ago. You can find a photo of my appearance in Gourmet on my blog’s Facebook Page – while there, don’t forget to hit the “like” button!

The great thing about this frittata as mentioned in the feature is that it can be eaten at room temperature, or warmed up. And can easily be packed in a container to take to work or school. Also, I personally can have frittata for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Let’s have a look at the ingredients (as taken from Gourmet magazine):

And the method:

To make my frittata more filling, I added some potatoes that I boiled for some time. As well as a yellow pepper that I had in my fridge 🙂

Here are my vegetables, after they have been chopped:

My potatoes as they are boiling:

The veggies are being sauteed…

Whisking away those eggs, with some coconut milk, parsley, sea salt (which adds amazing flavor to the food) and black pepper:

Then, once the vegetables are soft, you can add the potatoes followed by the egg and parsley mixture….

After baking the frittata in the oven for 20 – 25 minutes, you are rewarded with a comforting meal that you can have over the next couple of days (if you live alone and are still not confident enough with your cooking skills to share the results with friends or neighbors) 😀

I can’t describe how good it felt to have this perfect frittata at around midnight – a foodie’s dream 🙂

I hope that you will try to make this simple dish and enjoy eating it as much as I did…I’m so excited to try another recipe from Gourmet magazine. I will share it with you once I’m done from my final exam for my “Media Audiences and the Public” class. That will be on the 10th of August. Looking forward to taking a break from University assignments and exams…

Wishing you a wonderful week and see you soon X

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UD Recipe Story: Chickpea Tomato Soup

When I’m not blogging, commuting to the other end of town to attend a lecture at University, working on my school projects, complaining about being single to almost anyone who would listen, or doing anything that will add some value to the world and the human species, then I can be found doing something of major relevance: day-dreaming about being a house-wife who spends the day trying out different recipes, watching repeats of cooking TV shows, going for Pilates, yoga or other fitness classes, catching up with friends, and writing on this blog in the evenings.

OK, maybe my life isn’t that far fetched from my imaginary one…the point is, that I absolutely love and truly enjoy doing my own thing! Ever since I was young, I would plan out my day into different slots – each with a type of activity. At the time, they could be things as silly as watching a certain TV show, or doing rounds around the house! Yes, I used to be a very weird teenager 🙂

Hopefully, if I continue to work hard towards my dreams, one day I will meet prince charming and those day-dreams of mine will become a reality 😀

I would still like to write my biography though….so that would be one activity that I would dedicate some time for 🙂

Enough ranting about my life, let’s move on to talking about this recipe post…

As many of you know, I was feeling a bit under the weather last week. And since I live alone, I decided to cure my cold and make myself a home-made soup from scratch! I must admit, I do feel much better now, especially after trying to eat more freshly made salads at home and try to eat less at restaurants.

My previous recipe post – if you missed it – was for a super healthy and nutritious smoothie. You can check it here.

I got the recipe for this tasty and wholesome soup from a food blogger’s web site. You can get the ingredients and the recipe from her blog here.
I’ll take you through the steps of when I made the soup with pictures.

1st, the ingredients:

This is what the soup looked like while it was being cooked 🙂

Et Voila! A healthy and tasty home-made soup 🙂

Having coconut milk in soup adds a new dimension to the flavor. It also gives the soup more richness and so it becomes more filling and could also replace a meal.

If you don’t like the taste of coconut milk in soup or in food in general, then I would suggest that you simply skip that ingredient and just make the soup without coconut milk.

I’m really excited to try out more recipes (that include solid food!) when I get the chance. I also plan to get my friends involved and have them make their favorite home-inspired dish or appetizer. So, stay tuned to the blog and the Facebook Page for more ideas, inspirations and healthy lifestyle posts 🙂

UD Recipe Story: Superfood Smoothie

Here’s a simple recipe for a highly nutritious and healthy smoothie. Coconut milk can be replaced with regular cow’s milk or any other type of milk you prefer (soya, nut milk, almond milk).

The ingredients as shown above are:

One ripe banana.
One cup of fresh strawberries.
One handful of berries. The original recipe uses Goji berries, but I couldn’t find them. So I used raspberries and Mexican blackberries instead. Which makes for a delicious combination.
One can of coconut milk – I used organic coconut milk.

Step One:

Place all ingredients in a blender. I used a blender that has a juice/smoothie setting.

Step Two:

Blend the ingredients on a medium to high speed setting. Or use the smoothie setting button on the blender if you have one.

Note: The above ingredients serve two persons (two large glasses).

Hope you get to try making this uber healthy and refreshing smoothie….and look out for more UD recipe posts coming soon to this blog!

UD Product Review: Nutridiet

What is Nutridiet?

It’s a meal replacement shake based on soy protein and low in calorie and fat content. It contains all the essential vitamins and minerals that the body needs and is also high in dietary fiber.

Each serving of Nutridiet consists of 110 – 117 calories.

How does it work?

You simply choose which meal you want to replace, mix the powder with ice-cold water, shake the mixture and drink the shake!

What flavors does it come in?

Forest fruit
Strawberry
Chocolate
Vanilla

What can you do to make it easier to switch to a meal replacement shake?

You must make sure to eat a maximum of three fruits a day, and you can have as many vegetables as you need.

Eating these in between the meals will make it easier for you to stick to the diet and feel healthy and energized. You will also beat the hunger pangs when you incorporate fresh fruits and vegetables into your diet.

What else?

Nutridiet has no lactose, no animal content, no milk content, gluten free, high in fiber, vegetarian friendly, cholesterol free, soy based, and only water is needed to make it a meal!

Who should take Nutridiet?

Anyone who wants to loose weight in a healthy way.
Anyone leading a busy lifestyle with no time to prepare meals or is tight on time and working towards a deadline.
Anyone who doesn’t want to worry about counting calories and checking portions and grams.
Athletic individuals who want to have a shake after a workout session.
Busy mothers with no time to prepare a meal, and who want to loose the extra baby weight.
People working in the creative industry with tight deadlines and busy schedules.
Anyone who is looking for a structured diet plan that they can fit into a daily schedule.

My Personal Tips:

Milk can be added to the powder instead of water for a thicker and richer texture. Which is exactly what I was doing!
Coffee can be added to the chocolate shake to give it a more distinct flavor.
You can experiment by adding strawberry milk to the strawberry shake for a change in taste.
Make sure to follow a healthy diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables.
Start by replacing dinner – as that’s the easiest for me…then maybe try replacing breakfast or lunch gradually.
Go for walks and try to keep fit to facilitate the healthy weight loss plan.

Where can I get Nutridiet?

Referral through your doctor or nutritionist.
By calling the following number: 04-431 6006
At UAE pharmacies; Bin Sina, Marina, Planet Nutrition, Planet Pharmacy, Holland & Barrets.
Lulu hypermarket pharmacies.
Check their web site for more information!