Sauteed Lemon Garlic Gnocchi

Sauteed Garlic Gnocchi

Here I am sharing how I flavored the gnocchi once it's done. I used my grandma's recipe to 

make them but here is a standard gnocchi recipe you can try: 

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/mario-batali/gnocchi-recipe2/index.html.

Once you got the gnocchi ready proceed with the following:

Ingredients

8 garlic cloves minced

1 cup green onions

1 cup parmessan cheese

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

Salt & Pepper to tast

In a medium skillet heat up olive oil. Add 1/2 cup onions and garlic until caramelized. Throw in cooled down gnocchi. Sautee until golden brown. Shake constantly to make sure all sides get color. Add the rest of the onions and salt & pepper to taste. Gradually add lemon juice until reduced and more brown. Turn off heat, add parmessan cheese and toss around in the pan. Serve hot. Sprinkle some more cheese and green onions on each plate if desired. Buon appetito!

Squash Basil Soup

Squash Basil Soup

This recipe is great because, unlike most squash soups, it doesn't have heavy cream. So I recommend it if you're on a diet or just trying to cut down on fats. This soup is still creamy and thick and is sure to hit those taste buds and nourish your body.

Ingredients:

6 cups diced (unpeeled) zucchini or summer squash of your choice

1 cup corn (for consistency)

1/4 cup fresh basil 

1/2 cup chicken or beef stock

1 cup milk 

2 tablespoons of butter

1 diced red onion

6 garlic cloves (or less if you don't like garlic much)

1 tablespoon paprika 

Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Melt butter in a medium sauce pan still bubbly. Add garlic and onions. Once onions become translucent add squash, basil, corn, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cover pan and let everything sweat until squash is tender. 

In a blender pour in warm stock and milk and add the mixture from the pan. Blend until creamy and smooth. Taste for salt and pepper and add more to taste. Then put the mixture back in the pan and cook in medium-low heat, covered for about 20 minutes. Mince some fresh basil and mix in right before serving. Garnish with basil leaves. Buon appetito! 

Veggies Omelet

VEGGIES OMELET

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 small  red onion, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 4 eggs
• 1/3 cup milk
• salt
• pepper
• olive oil
• provolone cheese

*Makes 2 omelettes

Directions

1. Heat in a medium skillet over medium heat. Sautee veggies and add salt and pepper to taste. Once tender set aside in a bowl.
2. While the vegetables are cooking beat the eggs with the milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper (you can add other spices too).
3. Melt butter (in the skillet just used to cook the vegetables) over medium heat. Coat the skillet with the butter. When the butter is bubbly add the egg mixture and cook the egg for 2 minutes or until the eggs begin to set on the bottom of the pan. Gently lift the edges of the omelet with a spatula to let the uncooked part of the eggs flow toward the edges and cook. Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes or until the center of the omelet starts to look dry.
4. Add cheese to taste to the omelet and spoon the vegetable mixture into the center of the omelet. Using a spatula gently fold one edge of the omelet over the vegetables. Let the omelet cook for another two minutes or until the cheese melts to your desired consistency. 
5. You can top it off with sliced avocados (optional)

ENJOY!!!

Inside Goodies

DO WHAT YOU LOVE AND LOVE WHAT YOU DO!

Don’t let anyone steal you away from your beauty. Hold near to your heart the little things you love, the little things that make you—you!  Here are some of the things that I love and make my days go a little brighter:

Bbqs!—I love grilling. I could seriously throw anything on a grill and it'll always taste THAT much better! <3 http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/277367/the_advantages_and_benefits_of_grilling.html

WINE<3—I’ve always been a red wine person but the last year or so I’ve been acquiring more of a taste for white wines. I love a good chardonnay and I won’t complain if you throw in a bubbly one either! http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/red-wine/HB00089

Volleyball –Ok, I am not a pro…not even close! But I just LOVE playing it! (plus the added booty/thigh toning) http://www.livestrong.com/article/407232-what-are-the-health-benefits-of-volleyball/

High-heels –The loves of my life! I love heels for many reasons but mostly because you can wear them with almost anything and it automatically makes you look dressed up! I also love all the shapes and colors…so many shoes to go around! I wish I had a credit card with no caps! (Dresses have almost the same effect on me :p )

Orchids –The thing about orchids is they are so elegant, composed, and classy; yet, so simple! They add balance and poise to a room. What’s not to love!

BOOKS! Do I need to explain? Entertainment and knowledge all from the same source; not to mention being able to take part in all the different writers’ thinking process and minds. J

Sunsets –I love nature and beautiful scenery but sunsets top it all. They are just so breadth-taking. Every single sunset is a thing of its own. They just inspire me!

Green tea –Who am I kidding? I love most teas! Especially herbal or fruity ones! Plus they are good for the body, mind—and yes I’m gonna say it—even the soul :D http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/health-benefits-of-green-tea

Dancing—I mean James Brown said it, “Any problem in the world can be solved by dancing.” Okay maybe that’s a little extreme, but dancing DOES make me happy whenever I get time to do it. <3 http://www.fred-astaire.blogspot.com/2008/12/10-benefits-of-dancing.html

Cooking—Of course that’s an obvious one. When I am cooking I’m in my own little world in which there are no problems or drama; just amazing smells, textures, and a lot of indulgence! Eating falls in the same category. I love all types of cuisines but I am picky about cleanliness, quality, and freshness…not to mention taste of course! And for God’s sake don’t ever feed me bland food cause I will take out the condiments and spices and try to fix it no matter how rude it may look :/

Mind-twister/thriller movies—anyone that knows me knows I love anything that makes me think. I just HAVE to know. I always try to figure movies from the beginning—usually am pretty successful too. I love movies that keep the suspense going. Well thought-out story lines. Intricate turns and twists. Unexpected endings. Just love them.

Sushi—It’s delicious, it’s addicting, it’s appealing. Just plain edible art! 

I love many more things but these are just a few essentials. They add flavor to life. As you may notice food is a big part of it :p  All I gotta say is DO WHAT YOU LOVE AND LOVE WHAT YOU DO! Enjoy the simple things in life and do what makes you happy (but isn't harmful to you or others).

Me likey

SOMEONE LIKE YOU

Young Adults Camp 2011

This weekend we went to camp at Payson Canyon. It was so much fun...I learned a few things but my favorite part was the hike up the canyon. It reminded me of God's greatness and His beautiful creations...how can anyone doubt or think all that perfect beauty is a matter of chance or randomness...Anyway, here are some pics...

God is great and His creation reminds us that every day! Thank God for nature, and friends, and good dutch oven dinners! <3<3<3

DARE YOU TO MOVE

by Switchfoot

³ When I consider your heavens, 

   the work of your fingers, 

   the moon and the stars, 

   which you have set in place, 

⁴ what is mankind that you are mindful of them, 

   human beings that you care for them?

⁵ You have made them a little lower than the angels

   and crowned them with glory and honor.

--Psalm 8: 3-5

Got to watch the sunset...what a blessing!

Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.3

Be sympathetic,
love one another,
be compassionate and humble,
do not repay evil with evil
or insult with insult.

Repay evil with a blessing.
Do good.
Seek and pursue peace.
Be gentle and respectful.

Above all,
love each other deeply.
Offer hospitality.
Use your gifts to serve others.

Be submissive and humble.
Cast away anxiety.
Be firm in faith.

1Peter 3-5