Margarita On The Rocks
With warm summer nights upcoming and you’re out with friends having a good time or hosting a party on your own, it’s always a gret idea to watch your waistline while drinking.
Here’s a quick and easy recipe for a “light” Margarita. It is light and refreshing because most Margarita recipes include sweet and sour or Margarita mix which usually contain a large amount of sugar and hence lots of calories.
You can make frozen Margarita by blending the drink with ice or simply serve it on the rocks.
What we will need:
- Ice
- 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 2 oz. white tequila 100 percent agave
- 1 tsp. of triple sec, Grand Marnier or Cointreau
If you desire a frozen Margarita, combine all of the ingredients in a blender. Your blender needs to be powerful enough to crush the ice in fine pieces, otherwise I suggest you opt for a Margarita in the rocks. Also check out the Oster Classic Chrome Blender
, ideal for drinks and other goodies and it looks great too. Then Rim a chilled glass it with a lime and dip in salt or sugar or both before serving your delicious Margarita.
Are you a coffee addict like me that needs at least 3 runs per day to your favorite coffee shop, just to stay alive? Yes, I’ve been a slave to coffee addiction for as long as I can think back, and I just love my white foamed, heavenly smelling cup of coffee.
Caffee Latte / Cappuccino
The only part about my daily routing that has changed is that I replaced the trip to Starbucks with a trip to my coffee machine in my kitchen. And I’ve been rewarded with an even better tasting brew while saving a ton of cash. Now you say, “I’m not craving a regular drip, I need a real latte!”. Don’t fret, just bare with me and I promise you heaven in coffee land.
First off, you will need a coffee machine. No Panic! You can get started with a simple, small yet very capable espresso machine for around 40 bucks. I really like the Mr. Coffee ECM20 Steam Espresso Maker
as this one also provides the steam for that delicious milky foam. And for that part you probably also want to get a Stainless-Steel Milk Frothing Pitcher. Now the only part missing is the coffee beans itself. And opinions differ greatly in that department, so I give you my take on it and encourage you to play and vary until you find your own favorite.
The most touted coffee brand is Scuro from Illy and you’re looking at around $15 per 100 grams. But my favorite coffee which I’m drinking for year is Lavazza Qualita Oro Espresso
. Like Illy, both come ground and vacuum sealed in a can, so they keep their flavor and you don’t have to grind the beans. And you can get the Lavazza for about half the price. View full article »
In this article we turn convenient packaged raviolis into a Mediterranean masterpiece with this Italian blend of low-sodium broth, vegetables, and lean pork tenderloin.
Inflammation-fighting fennel and iron-rich mushrooms provide plenty of phytonutrients, as well a rich base for garlic, rosemary and oregano. Top it off with a hint of buttery Parmesan cheese, and enjoy with a glass of pinot grigio. View full article »
Italian dishes in a patio setting with flowers and trees remind us of famous movies like Godfather and this dish is the right fit for Corleone and his familily.
Pizzichi With Spring Veggies is a delicious and light meal, very easy to prepare and has a low calorie count of 390. The perfect dish in summer warmth.
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Make your own marinara with this quick 30-minute meal. Most pasta dishes load up with carbs, but the shrimp in this dish add plenty of lean, filling protein to the linguine. Plus, it contains 30% of your daily iron needs. Antioxidant-rich tomatoes bring a sweet flavor to the slightly bitter olives. The secret ingredient—clam juice—pulls the garlic and parsley together with its savory flavor. Calories 410, 4 servings. View full article »
Nutritional Facts:
- Calories 336
- Fat 15g (sat 4g, mono 6g, poly 2g)
- Cholesterol 98mg
- Protein 35g
- Carbohydrate 11g
- Sugars 5g
- Fiber 2g
- Iron 3mg, Sodium 796mg, Calcium 94mg
Prep: 20 minutes, cooking time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Makes 6 servings
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