Chicken Vermicelli with Mixed Vegetables

This is a recipe that can be made a various amount of ways. It's a recipe that my baby daughter loves and it blows my mind, since it is half veggies. Let's get started. When I make this dish, I never make it the same way* and never measure my sauces, so these are good estimates. Ingredients: - 2 cups of cooked chicken (I like to oven bake mine) - 12-16 oz package of vermicelli - 1 clove of garlic (diced) - 1 medium onion (diced) - 5...

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Lasagna

It's Friday, we're hungry for dinner already, let's make lasagna. Here is how you do it. Ingredients:  Salt 1 pound lasagna noodle 1.5 pound of ground beef Italian Seasoning 1 large egg 1 pound ricotta cheese 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving 2 Bottles of Italian Tomato Sauce (6 cups) 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut crosswise into 1/3 inch thick slices Extra virgin olive oil Directions: Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the noodles and a generous pinch of salt and cook for half...

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Building Strength

I haven't done a Trendy Tuesday in a while. This is a trend that I am actually following but modified it a little bit to better suit me. The original program is called StrongLifts 5x5. This takes 5 exercises with the barbell, and divides them into 2 routines. You only do 3 exercises per routine. Below is an example of it: While this workout gets results, I wanted to add more each workout. I do all 5 exercises in one day and do 5 sets of 5 reps...

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Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas

Today I am going to share with you a recipe for homemade chicken enchiladas with green chile sauce and guacamole. Sounds like a lot huh? It's so easy though and so good to eat. This is also a great recipe to do for parties since the original recipe yields you about 8-10 enchiladas. So, let's get started. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter  1/4 cup flour  2-1/2 cups chicken broth  1 teaspoon dried coriander 4 oz of minced green...

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Pasta Carbonara

Today I will show you how to make my popular Pasta Carbonara. It's a big hit with people of all ages and is pretty easy to make. Let's get started. Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked penne 8-10 bacon strips, diced 5 oz fresh mushrooms 1 cup half-and-half cream  1/2 cup butter, cubed  1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes  1 teaspoon minced garlic  6 to 8 drops hot pepper sauce  1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup grated Parmesan...

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Natural Painkillers

  Here is another picture from the great people at PositiveMed.com. It's good to be knowledgeable on herbs, spices, and foods that can help heal you in some way. Personally I hate going to the doctor and taking prescriptions. I always find a way to natural heal myself. The only time it becomes dire is if my life is on the line, then I might consider man-made medication....

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Correct Way to Peel a Banana

Here is my first video! I didn't want to do anything too long or complicated since it's my first one. They will get more involved and detailed over time. Enjoy! ...

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