Lemon, Mint, Honey in hot water for colds

It was that time of the year again in which  almost everyone is getting sick. That after summer rainy season in the country where getting colds is almost inevitable. People in the pharmacy will always get meds for colds and cough or fever. But, this time I want to omit the oral medicines and just go natural. Here is a simple recipe on how to make your Homemade Lemon-Mint-Honey in Hot water. Instead of buying instant teabags that are quite expensive, why don't you just make your own and you can even consume more. Nothing beats the fresh and natural way. This for me is better than the eucalyptus, menthol ointments that you put in your throat and nose  :-)

Here's what you need:

1. Lemon

                                         2. Mint Leaves

3. Honey of your choice. (Organic is better)

4. Hot Water

PROCEDURE:

1. Boil water in your kettle

2. Wash the fresh mint leaves

3. Cut some lemon wedges

4. Squeeze some lemon juice

5. Place the Mint leaves and lemon wedges in a tea container

6. Pour in some hot water

7. Stir in some Honey, i just have like a tip of the spoon

8. Enjoy your drink!

Ready to go Penne Recipe

WHAT YOU NEED:

1. Penne pasta. Cooked according to package

2. Hot and Spicy Tuna

3. Mackarel in can

4. italian Seasoning

5. Salt

6. Pepper

7. Onion

8. Garlic

9. Vegetable Oil/Olive Oil

10. Tomato sauce/fresh tomatoes puree (optional) *for this recipe, i used mackarel in tomato sauce*

11. Black Olives

PROCEDURE:

1. Cook Penne pasta according to the instruction on the package, drain and set aside.

2. In a pan, saute Onions and Garlic until brown.

3. Add the Mackarel and Tuna. (in my case I used mackarel  in tomato sauce so i didn't use tomato sauce anymore)

5.Add the olives 

6. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.

7. Season with Salt, Pepper and Italian Seasoning, make sure to mix properly for a balanced taste.

8. (for those of you who prefer the pureed tomatoes or instant tomato sauce) you can add it now and simmer for another 2 mins. 

9. Incorporate the cooked pasta, mix well

10. Serve in a nice bowl

11. Enjoy your food! :-)

Corn and Carrot Spaghetti with mushrooms

Lately, i keep on experimenting recipes that will fit in my special diet, for some health reasons I am avoiding animal meat for a while, not that I am turning to be a vegetarian because I still have it once in a while, but since I want to be well and still enjoy the foods that i eat, creativity is needed and so I experiment on different recipes. I was craving for a lil' sweet pasta and so this is what i ended up with. Let's start!

INGREDIENTS:
1. Tomato Sauce of your choice
2. Can of Corn Kernel
3. Mushroom
4.Carrot
5. Bell pepper
6. Onion
7. Garlic
8. Cheese
9. Oil
10. Spaghetti pasta
11. Italian Seasoning
12. Salt
13. Pepper

1. Cook Pasta according to package instructions

2. Saute Onion, Garlic, Bell pepper, Corn, Mushroom

3. Pour the Tomato Sauce                                                 

4.  Add the Carrots, Italian seasoning, salt, Pepper.

--Simmer for around 3-4mins. I put the Carrots on the last part because i want it crunchy. Make sure to mix it properly when you put the seasonings so that the taste will be balanced. For solid vegetarians, you can always skip the cheese. Instead of instant Tomato sauce, you can also puree your fresh tomatoes.

Enjoy your healthy no meat pasta! A complete healthy meal that is guilt free and enjoyable. Happy eating!

Easy Veggie Stir fry with Vermicelli

If you are into Oriental foods, this easy to cook recipe is for you. For those of you who loves to eat vegetables, you can include this in your cook book. I was just trying to experiment, but luckily it went well. Let's start!

INGREDIENTS:
1. Onion
2. Garlic
3. Bell pepper (color of your choice)
4. Spring onion
5. Celery stalk
6. Carrot
7. Taiwan pechay/Bok choy (you can use chinese cabbage also)
8. Green beans
9. Shitake mushroom
10. Tuna (you can use any kind of meat/tofu for vegetarians)
11. Vermicelli noodles
12. Oyster sauce

13. Thai fish sauce
14. Soy sauce
15. Ground pepper

PROCEDURE:

2. Add Tuna Green Bell pepper, Shitake Mushroom

1. Saute Onions and Garlic

3.Add the beans

4. Mix the Carrot and Bok Choy

5. Boil water, cook Vermicelli, set aside

6. Mix the oyster sauce and season it with fish sauce

7. Put the Vermicelli and mix it altogether


Voila! in just six easy steps you can have this stir fry veggie with vermicelli. Now it's time for me to dig in and enjoy my food while using my blue chopsticks :-p. Vamos a comer!!!!