Recipe Mania!!!

Happy Saturday!!!


I know I've been excited for this weekend since about the last time I saw my boyfriend! Woohoo!! Today is a Costa Rican wedding and party in the afternoon which will be fun, and lots of dancing!


Speaking of dancing, my friend here in town, many moons ago gave me Zumba dvd's and I just never did them (time, laziness, feeling blah...too many excuses to list here). However, last night I popped in the beginner..whoa. Ok, this is too easy. They are explaining the dances I do all the time here (I'm a merengue and cumbia queen, fyi). Ok, so theres no intermediate, so I'm thinking, hmmm...Zumba advanced, can't be too hard right? Here we gooooooooo! I did it from start to finish with no breaks however, man my legs are sore today! I didnt think of it as exercise but more dancing hah...my mistake! However, super fun and I plan on doing another one today (this could be addicting). Seeing as I will take up ANY chance I get to dance here, latin style, why not do it for exercise to? Plus it works with my tiny teeny amount of moving around space in my cabina! :) I <33 Zumba


Ok so this post is tittled recipe mania, so onto the recipes! I got inventive after buying tons and tons of veggies at the farmers market last week! This week I got tons of fruits---pineapple, mangos, grapes, blackberries, bananas. I don't normally have to buy bananas because they grow like wildflowers on the farm I live on, however, there aren't any currently ripe..bummer. It's ok, I only paid $0.60 for a bunch! woohoo! Plus they are the smaller variety and much cuter :) Oh, I got sidetracked by my love of fruit. 


Ok. Recipes.


Whatever-you-have-in-your-house Stir Fry


Literally!


This one I used:


1 chicken breast (boneless and skinless...a splurge but I hate bones and skin!)
broccoli
carrots
onion
green beans
bell peppers


Cook the chicken. Add chopped up veggies. Cook until the beautiful colors come out! I added a little chicken bouillon (powder form), water and Salsa Lizano for the sauce. Serve over rice! :) 

 

Ok. Salsa Lizano is a kitchen staple now in my mind. If you are interested in what this salsa stuff is let me know. It's not sold in the states. bummer! I will need to find a supplier when I move home. It's not salsa like tomato/chili/etc. It's a sauce, that gives anything--rice, beans, meat, poultry, veggies--a delicious flavor! I can arrange to bring some home in January, just place your orders now! 


Stir fry is always delicious, but can get boring after awhile! So mix it up! Add fruit (pineapple, mango) will give it an exotic/tropical taste! That's my next project! yummmm Ive made this with more veggies, different veggies, soy sauce, steak, and it's always good. 


Next Recipe:


Shredded Chicken for Tacos


1 boneless/skinless chicken breast
1 can sweet corn, drained (I used a mini-can)
Onion, chopped
Bell peppers, chopped
Carrot, shredded
Taco seasoning
Salsa Lizano (ok..optional if you're not in CR!)


Boil the chicken breast until cooked completely. Then shred it using the fork method (I've just seen my mom do this all my life. Plus its easy!). In skillet add chicken, and all the veggies. Cook until onions are gettng soft. Then add some seasoning, salsa lizano if you're one of the lucky ones.  Oh, water also! Let simmer until you get the desired thickness for the "sauce". 


I ate it with refried beans spread on a tortilla, fat free cheese, avocado and a spoonful of rice. That was meal 1. Then I got rid of the tortilla (none left) the other two meals and still have some left over!

Drumroll pleassssssssssssssssssssse!


Last recipe for today, and the easiest.


You need:


1 Mango-smallish
1 Banana
Strawberry flavored low-fat yogurt (to liking, depending on thickness you want.)


Add in a blender with ice. Blend. Pour in cup. Drink. Enjoy. yummm! 


So I did a little comparison photoshoping today...from last December (2009) to this December. And  take a lookey...I think I've done pretty good so far...out on my own, getting healthy!

Ok, you got 3 recipes out of me today. Before 8am. I'm done. Off to enjoy the day filled with the boy, sun, and wedding fun!