My thought about food is life!

 

Filled-tummy, happy heart and soul. I’m not sure if it’s applicable to everyone. But to someone like me who is being tagged as “no discipline in front of food” I deeply understand the relevance of food and happiness.  It’s doesn’t need complicated equation, food equates to happiness as simple as that.  And I guess there are more creatures out there who will agree.

When people ask me what is my favorite food or dish, I can name few, but on the back of my mind I have a lengthy list.  People around me think I’m lucky because I can eat a lot but the calories that I consumed does not add a number on the weighing scale or an inch on my waist.

Should I considered myself blessed then, being born as small-framed earthling with a speedy metabolism?  I don’t get fat, I can eat as many as I want without feeling guilty.  But I don’t used that as ticket to indulge whenever cravings kicked in.   Believe it or not, as I aged I became more health conscious, not about getting fat but on how to stay healthy.  I also care about the food I eat to keep me in shape inside and out. I’m not saying that I totally cut off unhealthy foods on my platter.  There’s are cheat days off course, I didn’t end my close affinity to burgers, fried chicken, fries, chocolates, pizza and ice cream.  Like an old friend I can’t shun them forever, they comforted me during those stressful and lonely days.

What I’m saying is I just lessen digging in to these kind of foods and add to my selection more fruits, vegetables and yogurt for tasty but healthier options. Plus I accustomed myself loading more H2O everyday and tea time whenever I have a chance. I’m still a type of person who’s shout-out is “Food is Life”, I just keep in mind that everything should be in moderation, not in deprivation. After all, our body is the temple of soul that needs to be nourished.

My Spicy Tuna and Olive Pasta

Fact: I’m not the best cook in our home and I only have limited recipe on the list. I seldom work in the kitchen but I every time I cook, I always put my heart on it.  One of my recipe that is sure hit to my family is my version of Spicy Tuna and Olive Pasta. It wasn’t my original recipe but it is the trademark pasta dish I serve on random occasions.  Apart from it, being tasty it’s a healthier option too since it’s ingredient does not include thick and heavy sauce. Plus, don’t forget, the preparation is so simple and straightforward.

I’m glad to share how easy it is to prepare this recipe.

Here’s what you need:

450 grams spaghetti pasta

420 grams canned tuna (flakes in oil)

420 grams canned tuna (hot and spicy)

6 garlic cloves (minced)

3 large tomato (diced)

1 large bell pepper (diced)

3 green pepper (julian cut)

1/2cup pitted olives cut into quarter

1 celery stalk (chopped)

1 teaspoon  dried basil

Salt and ground Pepper

Grated Parmesan Cheese

3 tablespoon olive oil

How to prepare:

1. Cook the pasta according on the instruction, drain the water, let it cool and set aside
2. Begin heating the olive oil in a pan. Add the garlic, cook and stir until slightly brown. Add the tomato, celery and bell pepper, let it simmer for a while.
3. Add the tuna. Then salt and pepper and basil. Add the green pepper and pitted olives.  Stir all together and cook for few minutes.
4. Turn off the heat.
5. Place the pasta in a serving dish, put the tuna mixture, toss everything together.  Transfer in a nice plate, top with Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley (optional) then serve.

There you go…My Spicy Tuna and Olive Pasta. Do you find it easy to prepare?  I’ll be happy to see your commentary or you may share other variation of this pasta recipe.

For the love of Apples

Known as forbidden fruit. Why of all fruits? Hm mm… but my love for you won’t falter.

I’m not really good in kitchen and not the best cook you can find, but I’m quite adventurous when it comes to food and most of the time I like to experiment especially with desserts (I prefer dishes that requires very  minimal preparations).

My dearest fruit in the world is no other than apple.  I can’t say that I eat apple everyday but whenever I can, you’ll see me munching it.  I don’t know if out of boredom or I just being dauntless (I’m no divergent here). Well, it’s my cravings for some sweet took over and made me try to prepare quick dessert using apples.  I was actually trying to make an apple chips but due to fail attempt and lack of doing some research first, the apple slices ended up soggy and not crispy.  According to google the apple should be baked at least 2 hours but I did it only for  less than 20 minutes. Lol!

I’m still willing to share with you how I did these desserts.

1. 

   Apple and Strawberry Yogurt Delight

 

Ingredients:

1 large apple, peeled and thinly slice

3 Tablespoons of yogurt (plain or any flavor of your choice)

1 Teaspoon honey

How to Prepare:

Arrange the apple slices in baking dish and bake for 1 ½ hours at 225 degrees (according to google).

Flip, then continue baking until crisp.

Let cool completely.

Place the chips in a nice plate

Add yogurt

Drizzle honey for added sweetness.

Serve with your sweetest smile

 

Mango Ice Cream and Apple Medley

Ingredients:

1 large apple, peeled and thinly slice

3 scoops of mango ice cream

1 Teaspoon honey

Pinch of cinnamon

How to Prepare:

Arrange the apple slices in baking dish and bake for 1 ½ hours at 225 degrees (according to google).

Flip, then continue baking until crisp.

Let cool completely.

Arrange ice cream and apple chips in a cool goblet glass

Drizzle honey and sprinkle dash of cinnamon

Serve before the ice cream melt.

There you go, for my quick Apple chips recipes.  You may want to try to make your own recipes inspired by your favorite fruit.  Tell me about your experience.  Till my next gastro-adventure.