Some cook occasionally, others professionally. But there are people, who might be just starting out and need a recipe which can be made with minimal use of ingredients and preparation for that matter. By making the best use of everyday ingredients and leftovers from your refrigerator, here are a few easy recipes ranging from breakfast ideas.
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But many people tend to skip out on breakfast, simply because they don’t have the time to make something or prefer buying a couple of bagels to have on the go. Using a couple of ingredients and not a lot of your time, here are a few breakfast ideas to whip up in a matter of minutes which doesn’t necessarily cut into your packed morning schedule.
Classic oats: Oatmeal power bowl, made with mashed bananas, oats and almond milk with a variety of toppings of your choice. Simply mix everything in a bowl and you are ready to go with this health power breakfast.
Toast with a twist: Have some bread and avocados left over? Substitute butter for this rather unusual combination with a thick layer of avocado seasoned with a couple of spices. It may not be your everyday buttered toast with eggs and milk, but will certainly pack some good flavors and various health benefits.
Breakfast sandwich: Protein is an essential component which must be included in our day to day diet. Make a protein rich combo sandwich using simple ingredients like avocado, eggs, cheddar cheese to form the filling for your toasted bread or even a muffin. Power packed and loaded with protein.
Microwaved egg: Have a couple of jumbo eggs in your fridge and some milk? Whip up this two-minute recipe for breakfast. Simply mix the eggs and milk or cream into a bowl and season well with a couple of toppings of your choice and salt and pepper. You can incorporate tomatoes, basil, bits of ham and bacon also to give it that crispy salty, texture and just plop it in the microwave for about two minutes, to be served hot.
Scrambled eggs with toast: Nobody can beat this classic. Power packed with proteins, a breakfast which features eggs as the star of the dish. A couple of jumbo eggs, whisked nicely with some salt and pepper and any additional toppings of your choice. The best way to scramble eggs is to fold the layers over and over as the eggs are cooking, you can also add some cheese in the mix. Serve hot with buttered toast, a recipe which can be made in less than ten minutes for a healthy start to your busy day.
We are a coffee-drinking nation and every form of the beverage – decaf, regular, expresso, latte, cappuccino, macchiato and ristretto is consumed everyday by millions of us. It’s the first thing we need in the morning and the last (for some) after dessert. Black, with cream, with sugar, no sugar, flavored, each of us has a preference with regard to strength. Nespresso’s taken heed of this and given us a gift in a pod with the Nespresso capsules. Available in the regular Arabica and Robusta capsules, they have some amazing seasonal flavors as well.
Nespresso capsules are hermetically sealed in a capsule that holds 5-7 gms of coffee – enough for one serving of coffee. They offer five ranges in Ristretto (25ml), Espresso (40 ml), Lungo (110 ml), Decaffeinated (40 ml and 110 ml) or Flavored (40 ml).
The variations in Nespresso coffee capsules Ristretto range are:
Ristretto Origin – Made from South and Central American Arabicas, it has toasted flavors with cocoa notes and woody undertones.
Ristretto Origin India – A blend of the finest Arabicas with a smidgen of Robusta from Southern India, this full-bodied coffee has hints of spices.
Ristretto Intenso – A strong blend of South and Central American Robustas and Arabicas, the Ristretto Intenso is a full-bodied coffee with a creamy texture and peppery notes.
The variations in Nespresso coffee capsules Espresso range are:
Espresso Origin Brazil: A pure Arabica coffee, it has a mild sweet flavor.
Espresso Leggero: A blend of South American Arabicas and Robusta, it has smooth notes of cocoa and cereal.
Espresso Forte: Exclusively made from South and Central American Arabicas, it has an intensely roasted balance of espresso and fruity notes.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules Lungo range are:
Lungo Leggero: Lightly roasted East African, South and Central American Arabicas, with mild notes of jasmine is what makes up this delicious brew.
Lungo Forte: A complex mix of South and Central American Arabicas, this coffee has heavy roasted notes with a slight hint of fruit.
Lungo Origin Guatemala: A mix of Arabica and washed Gourmet Robusta coffee, Lungo Origin Guatemala is smooth and well balanced with dry and malty cereal notes.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules in the Decaffeinated range are:
Espresso Decaffeinato: Dark roasted South American Arabicas with a touch of Robusta enhances the cocoa flavors and roasted cereal undertones of this decaffeinated espresso.
Lungo Decaffeinato: This is a slightly more complex blend of separately roasted South American and East African Arabicas. It includes toasted cereal and sweet notes with subtle and floral hints of East African Arabicas.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules Flavored range are:
Espresso Vanilla: This silky-flavored coffee is the result of a base of Espresso Forte, which is a complex and heavily-roasted blend of South and Central American Arabicas and a slightly caramelized aroma of vanilla. Espresso Caramel: On a base of Espresso Forte, this complex and intensely roasted blend made from South and Central American Arabicas has the sweetness of caramel.
Here are a few easy and healthy recipe ideas that are both quick to make and light to digest on hot summer days. With very few ingredients, the preparation of these recipes is a breeze. So go on, enjoy these easy, healthy recipes that are brimming with nutrition and taste heavenly too!
Greek Cucumber Rolls
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Directions
This is popular among easy and healthy recipes. Slice cucumber into thin flat strips using a vegetable peeler and arrange them in slices of two on a clean tray. Smear the hummus on top of each slice, then toss some feta cheese, black olives and cut tomatoes on each of the cucumber strips. Squeeze a little lemon juice and sprinkle some finely chopped dill and cilantro. Finally, roll the strips, serve the Greek cucumber rolls and see them being gobbled up by the young and old alike!
Flavorful fettuccine pasta with vegetables
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Directions
Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the directions on the label. In a thick bottomed pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped garlic and shallots. After about a minute or so, add the other vegetables along with salt and toss them gently for a few minutes. The vegetables must cook and be crunchy at the same time. When they are done, add the cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, and some freshly ground black pepper to it and mix well. Serve this flavorful fettuccine pasta with vegetables for lunch or dinner as a filling, yet light meal.
Sunshine juice
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Direction
Squeeze juice from the oranges and blend the strawberries in a juicer. Then in a pitcher, take the orange juice, strawberry juice, and chilled water together and mix well. Refresh yourself with this yummy sunshine juice with ice cubes on a hot day.