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Finely chop 2 tablespoons of fresh basil and add to ¼ cup Chef LaLa Homemade Chipotle Oil. Heat oil on a low flame for 10 minutes in order to infuse basil flavor. Set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, slice fresh tomato and fresh mozzarella. Stack on a plate and drizzle with basil infused Chef LaLa Homemade Chipotle Oil. Top with sliced scallions.
Smoked salmon is typically a fillet that has been cured and then hot or cold smoked. Due to its moderately high price, smoked salmon is considered a delicacy. Since salmon is a large and fatty fish, it’s an excellent fish for smoking, which gives it a very distinct, smoky flavor and light texture.
Read MoreFresh herbs are an easy, aromatic way to add flavor to your meals without adding fat and calories. The amount of chopping required depends on the dish you are cooking. Some dishes require flavor without diminishing the overall appearance of the dish, such as when cooking fish, chicken or meat, so finely chopped herbs work best.
Read MoreWith the vast majority of the American population, especially kids, lacking enough calcium for strong bones and teeth, it’s time to get creative and find flavorful new ways for your family to get the recommended daily amount.
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Ingredients:
16 ounces garbanzo beans, canned;
16 ounces kidney beans, canned;
16 ounces black beans, canned;
16 ounces corn, canned;
2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Ingredients:
1½ cups tomatoes, finely chopped;
¼ cup red onion, finely chopped;
2 serrano chiles, minced, stemmed and seeds removed;
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, shredded
The fun thing about salads is that you can top them with a variety of things that can help you meet your daily allowance of vitamins, minerals and macronutrients. Leaf lettuce alone supplies 40% of your daily needs!
The dressings that get the worst wrap of all are the creamy ones. Of course! They contain mayonnaise, butters, creams… But you can make healthy choices by purchasing healthier versions of the things you love…
I love the combination of honey and mustard, so I’m going to put a honey and mustard dressing together.
When I think of the flavors of Mexico I think of lime’s flavor and, of course, the earthy herb flavor of cilantro that I just love. So why not combine it in a dressing?!
Citrus contains so many vitamins and minerals. It’s refreshing, it’s delicious, and citrus helps your body absorb the iron in vegetables and foods. That makes it a great salad dressing!
Salads are controversial because of the hidden fat that lurks in the dressing. Be sure to read the labels, watch your portion sizes and select dressings that will have tons of flavor so you can add a little that will go a long way.
©Chef LaLaIngredients:
6 ounces Carrots, peeled, shredded;
6 ounces Red Gala Apples, pealed, shredded;
6 ounces Pineapple, small dice;
½ cup RaisinsWhether she’s teaching nutritious cooking at a Farmer’s Market or on a television show, Chef LaLa is on fire with her desire to share everything she has learned to make people’s lives healthier and happier–one meal at a time.
