Seared Scallops in Lemon-butter Sauce With Sautéed Potato and Asparagus!!

Ingredients

Raw Scallop (Jumbo) - 10 to 12 pieces
Potatoes - 1 Large (cut into 1 inch thick slices)
Asparagus - 12-15 pieces
Garlic (finely chopped) - 1tsp
Butter - 1tbsp
Lemon Juice - 2tbsp
Black Pepper (crushed) - 1tsp
Olive Oil Spray
Salt to Taste

Procedure

• Take the raw Scallops and pat them dry with paper towel and sprinkle salt and pepper on it
• Now take a wide pan and spray oil on to it
• Once hot, place the scallops (salt and pepper side down) on the hot plate and cook on high for 2 minutes with lid on
• Once it is browned on one side just flip it over and cook on the other side for 2 minutes
• Now put butter into the pan along with garlic and let it cook for a minute
• Once, garlic smells roasted, pour in the lemon juice and cook it for 30 seconds and take it out

Sauteed Potato and Asparagus

• Spray oil on to a pan and let it heat up
• Once hot, add in the potatoes and asparagus and sprinkle salt and pepper
• Now cook it on medium flame with lid-on for 4 to 5 minutes, until the potatoes are done and asparagus are roasted

Now take out the sauteed potato and asparagus on a plate and place the seared scallop on it, and finally top it with the left over lemon butter sauce...

Enjoyyyyyyyyyyyy this amazing healthy recipe for lunch or dinner with a slice of toasted bread :) :)

Chicken And Vegetable Stir-Fry With A TWIST!!

Ingredients

Chicken Breast - 200g
Green Bell pepper - 1 (large)
Carrot - 1  (large)
Onion - 1 (large)
Tomato - 1 (large)
Brocolli - 5 to 7 florets
Coriander Leaves - handful
Ginger and Garlic Chopped - 1tsp
Black pepper - 1tsp
Salt to Taste

For Sauce

Red Chili Sauce - 1tsp

Ketchup - 1tbsp

Soy Sauce - 1 tsp

Corn Flour - 1 tsp

Procedure

• Cut chicken and all the vegetables length-wise 
• Now take a pan and spray some oil onto it and let it heat-up
• Once hot, put the chicken  and fry it on high for a minute until it gets burnt a bit on both sides
• Now take out the chicken pieces and spray oil again and put all the veggies (except broccoli and tomato) into the pan and fry them on medium for 3 to 4 minutes
• At this point put the chopped ginger and garlic along with Broccoli, chicken pieces and tomato and sprinkle salt and black pepper
• Fry it on medium high for 4 minutes until they are done
• Mix all the sauces and then add it to the fried veggie and chicken mix
• Take half cut water and mix corn flour to it and pour this mixture on to the veggies and chicken mix and cook it on medium flame for about 2 minute 
• Sprinkle coriander leaves

Voila!!! Your amazing Chicken and Veggie Stir-Fry Is Ready to be devoured!!

OH!! THIS IS TASTY.... 

Baked Salmon Patties - Deliciously Healthy!

Ingredients

Salmon Fillet (de-skinned)- 400 Grams
Onion (finely chopped) - 1/2 Cup
Coriander Leaves (chopped) - 1/4th Cup
Bread Crumbs - 2 Tbsp
Lemon Juice - 1 Tbsp
Italian Seasoning - 1 Tbsp
Olive Oil Spray

Procedure

• Take raw salmon fillet in a food processor and blend it into a thick paste (Do Not Add Water)
• In a big bowl, take out the blended salmon meat and add in chopped onion, coriander leaves, bread crumbs, lemon juice, Italian seasoning and salt to taste
• With the help of hand/spatula mix all the ingredients very well
• Make flat patties (Tikki what we call in India) out of the mixture 

Frying/Roasting The Patties

• Heat a non-stick skillet and spray olive oil on to it 
• Now place the salmon patties and cook it on a slow flame with lid on for 3 to 4 minutes
• Now remove the lid and fry/roast the salmon patties on medium to high flame for 2 minutes on each side or until they are well roasted (as in the photo)

PS: You can grill these patties in a 350 degree F oven for 15 to 20 minutes (no need to add oil as these fish has its own oil)

Enjoyyyy!!! the guilt free delicacy :) :)

Spinach And Ricotta Calzone - Super Easy Yet Tasty!

Ingredients 

Pizza Dough (homemade/store bought) - 100 Gram
Spinach (Frosen/Fresh) - 1 Cup
Ricotta Cheese - 1/4th Cup
Mozzarella Cheese - 1/4th Cup
Oregano Flakes
Salt to Taste

Procedure

• Roll out the pizza dough into a big circular sheet (draw an imaginary line in the middle)
• Now spread the ricotta cheese on one half side of the dough 
• Now spread the roughly chopped (do it by hand) fresh spinach leaves 
• If you are using frozen spinach, make sure to squeeze out all the water from it before spreading
• Top it with Mozzarella cheese and Sprinkle some Oregano and salt
• Fold the other half side of the sheet and seal the edges very well (See the photo)
• Sprinkle some Oregano on top
• Bake this in a 415 degree F oven for 15 minutes

Serve it hot with white wine or mimosa... Enjoyyyyy!!!

Butternut Squash Soup - Easy And Yumm!!

Ingredients

1. Butternut Squash - 1 Medium size
2. Onion - 1 Large
3. Garlic Clove - 3 Pieces
4. Water/Vegetable Stock - 1 Cup
5. Almond Milk (Unflavored, unsweetened) - 1/2 Cup
6. Black Pepper Powder - 1 Tbsp
7. Salt To Taste 
8. Olive Oil Spray 

Procedure

Roasting The Squash

• Take butternut squash and cut it into half
• Spray olive oil on it and sprinkle some salt and black pepper
• Now Bake it in a 350 degree F oven for 45 minutes (or until it gets soft and roasted)
• Once done, take it out of the oven and scrape out the butternut squash flesh and discard the skin

Making The Soup

• Meanwhile, take a non-stick pan and spray olive oil spray to it
• Once hot, put the chopped onion and garlic and roast it on medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes
• Once onion looks translucent and garlic gets brown in color add in the roasted butternut Squash
• Add Vegetable Stock/water and Almond milk to it and cook for 5 minutes
• Now cool the mixture down and blend it to a smooth soupy texture
• Again Heat a deep bottom container and pour the soup into it and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until it is thick

Your Amazingly Delicious Soup Is Ready To Be Served Hot.... You May Consider Garnishing Your Soup With Basil Leaves

ENJOYYYYYY!!!!!!!

Pasta With Broccoli Pesto - Eat Healthy Live Strong!

Ingredients

1. Broccoli Florets - 2 Cups
2. Pasta (whole wheat) - 1.5 Cups 
3. Grated Parmesan cheese - 1/4th Cup
4. Olive Oil - 1 Tbsp
5. Lemon zest - 1/2 Tsp
6. Lemon Juice - 1 Tbsp
7. Coriander/Parsley Leaves - 1/2 Cup
8. Salt To Taste
9. Cherry Tomatoes Or Beans (Optional)

Procedure

• Take 4 Cups of Water in a big container and let it come to boil
• Now put the washed broccoli florets in the boiling water and let it cook for 6 minutes
• Strain the Broccoli florets and keep aside. Do Not throw the water
• Now cook the pasta in the same water until they are soft. While Your pasta is cooking let's make the Broccoli Pesto

Broccoli Pesto

• Take a food processor/blender and add into the boiled Broccoli florets + Coriander/Parsley Leaves + Parmesan Cheese + Lemon Zest + Lemon Juice + Olive Oil + Salt 
• Blend them into a course paste (As in the image)  

• Once The Pasta Is cooked, throw away the water leaving 1/2 Cup of it behind 
• Now add in the Broccoli pesto and mix it very well and cook on slow flame for about a minute
• At this point you can add in cherry tomatoes and beans of your choice to give it an extra oomph...

Important Tips

• Do not overcook the broccoli. 5 to 6 minutes is the best cooking time and if you overcook it you will loose the beautiful green color and the taste as well
• You can add more olive oil (say 2 to 3 tablespoon) if you are storing this for a week in refrigerator
• Do not add water to your pesto sauce while blending
• Frozen broccoli florets also can be used 
• You can use homemade pasta as well

Enjoy this yummy and tasty food... Eat Healthy Live Strong!!

Super Easy Homemade Thin-Crust Pizza!!

Ingredients

For Pizza Dough

All-Purpose Flour - 1.5 Cup
Dry Active Yeast - 1 sachet
Water - 1/2 Cup
Olive Oil - 2 Tbsp
Sugar - 1/2 Tsp
Salt - 1/2 Tsp

For Pizza Topping 

Pizza Sauce - 4 Tbsp

Fresh Mozzarella Cheese - 1 Cup (I loveeeeeee fresh cheese. If you want to use less, its your wish)

Cheddar Cheese - 1Tbsp

Chicken Sausage - 4 to 5 (I have cut it into small circular pieces)

Oregano and chili flakes - To your taste 

PS: You can use any toppings of your choice  (say fresh veggies, mushrooms, pepperoni, etc...)

Procedure

• Take water in a cup and warm it in the microwave for 30 second and mix the active dry yeast and sugar to it. 
• Let it rest for 15 minutes (until it becomes frothy on top)

• In a big bowl, take all-purpose flour and salt and mix well
• Now add in the yeast water and make a very sticky dough
• Add oil to the sticky dough and knead it for a minute
• Keep the dough aside to rise for 45 minutes in a warm place

• Take out the proofed pizza dough and roll it with your palm on to the pizza making plate

• Now spread the pizza sauce on top of the rolled dough

• Now spread all the chicken pieces 
• Top it with grated fresh mozzarella and some chadder cheese
• Sprinkle some oregano and chili flakes 
• Bake it in the Pre-heated oven at 425 degree F (or 218 degree Celsius) for 20 minutes

Enjoy your homemade amazingly yummy pizza.... You cannot have just one.....

Happy Cooking Friends!!