Banana, Walnut, & Date Smoothie

 

 

This morning I woke up and before going for my morning bike ride, I made this delicious Banana, Walnut, & Date Smoothie. Here's how to!

Ingredients:

• I Frozen Banana
• 2 Chopped Dates
• 3/4 cup of Almond Milk
• 3 Tablespoons Walnuts ( plus extra to decorate)
• Cinnamon

Directions:

• Put everything (except for the last 2 ingredients) in the blender.
• Hit Blend.
• Pour in glass, add a dash of cinnamon and some chopped walnuts.
• Drink up!

This smoothie has the exact amount of sweetness (thanks to the dates) and the walnuts give a nice crunch.
Would you give it a try?

Images: Monica Aguinaga

A Healthier Ice Cream Sandwich

I was craving something sweet the other day, and I found this super easy recipe from Cassey Ho's series Cheap Clean Eats: a Healthy Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich!
You only need 2 ingredients: bananas and oatmeal. Here's the recipe explained in detail, if you are in the mood and want to try it out.
I was surprised at how good it was!

Recipe: Cassey Ho
Images: Monica Aguinaga

A quick dinner with Polenta and Mushrooms

I love polenta so much, but I had never made it at home before. Turns out, it's the easiest thing in the world. I was looking for a recipe with polenta that was a meal in itself. Hungry Nation came to my rescue with this wonderful Polenta with Mushroom Ragu and a Poached Egg.  The ragu is rich in flavor (I used red wine instead of chicken broth), but it's the poached egg that makes this humble dish so hearty and satisfying. I was a little afraid of poaching the egg, since it was my first time doing so, but I gather enough courage and it was a success! I showed that egg who's boss.

Recipe: Hungry Nation

Image: Monica Aguinaga

Pumpkin and Cheese Spice Bread

Fall is my favorite season, not only for the beautiful foliage and crisp weather, but because it's the official season of all things pumpkin. I've been looking for recipes to satisfy my pumpkin cravings, and when I stumbled upon this Pumpkin and Cheese Spice Bread, I knew I had found a winner.

Get the recipe here.

Images: Rico sin Azucar, recipe: An Edible Mosaic

Grilled cheese sandwich with a hidden poached egg!

Brrr! It's rainy and chilly today. I'm staying in today and I'm craving something comforting like this sandwich with grilled french onions, grilled cheddar and havarti cheeses, with a hidden poached egg(!).
Ok, I know what I'm having for dinner, all I have to do is pick a movie and snuggle with a blanket and I'm all set.  What are you having for dinner? Anything good?

Image via: Old brand new.

S'more Stuffed French Toast

Woah. S'more Stuffed French Toast. Enough said.

Recipe: BS' in the kitchen.

Via: Wit & Delight and Food Fuckery.

Orange Dark Chocolate Chip Scones

Recently, I've eating a lot of gluten-free food and I'm feeling more energized!  This recipe is so easy to follow and it's delicious. If you're like me and like to enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning with some kind of pastry, you're going to love these scones!

Recipe from: Elena's Pantry.
Images: Monica Aguinaga.

Pretty things

I'm in love with this picture. Grand Central in New York City by Cuba Gallery.

I had the chance to browse through this magazine, Lucky Peach and it's fantastic!

I made this Pineapple Ginger Smoothie the other day and it was delicious. The (not so) secret ingredients is  ginger!

Happy Friday!

Griottes

I'm so happy I found this blog! It's called Griottes, it's written in French and it has the most beautiful styling and photography I've seen in a long time! I spent some time going trough the recipes and I'm especially smitten with these heart-shaped shortbread cookies with chocolate mousse. 

Via: Pimienta Rosa

Aren't these cute? They're Heart Beet Rawvioli! With a filling made of pine nut and a drizzle of pesto oil they're not only healthy, but delicious, too!

Images and recipe: My new roots.

Yummy! I'm loving the idea of having a Breakfast Banana Split. I'm always hunting for easy and nutritious breakfast options, and this one has become an instant favorite! 

Recipe & Image: The Kitchn

Cream of Potatoes

I've been working non-stop and totally craving some comfort food;  this Cream of Potatoes with White Truffle Oil, Bacon(yum!) and Croutons looks absolutely delicious; the white truffle oil makes it extra special, don't you think?

Images and Recipe: Cooking Melangery.

Via: Foodie Booty

My Favorite Beef Stew

Fall is, hands down, my favorite season. There's a crisp breeze that invigorates the spirits and if it's sunny out, that makes the perfect day.  I try to enjoy those days as much as I can.

I made this stew the other day, and it was hearty and filling. I don't think there's anything better than a warm bowl of soup on a chilly day. I'll be making this stew again.

Do you have a favorite stew or soup?

Avocado Fingers

Prosciutto is one of my favorite things in the world, I love it in any form: with pasta, with melon or by itself. Now, if you put together prosciutto, creamy goat cheese and avocado, you got a winner combo. How genius is this easy recipe?

Why is that everything sounds better in french? Last week, I made this fabulous Tarte au chocolat et aux framboises; or Chocolate tart with rasperries; it was surprisingly easy to prepare and quite tasty. It's even better with whipped cream and extra rasberries. I followed this recipe, it literally took minutes to be ready and mere seconds to disappear.

Recipe: Mets de la creme.

Images: Monica Aguiñaga

Homemade Marshmallows

I love to try new recipes, especially if it is something I already love like marshmallows.

This recipe looks very straight-forward, not too many ingredients and I only need to buy a food thermometer to star making marshmallows!

It would make a cute gift, right? (If I don't eat them all)

Images: Sparkling Ink.

You had me at vodka

Could it be any hotter? This last week the temperatures have been so high ( 80's and 90's), all I want to do is stay indoors, crank up the air and drink something refreshing. This Apple, Ginger and Cranberry Vodka Cocktail sounds good right about now.  I like the idea of serving it in a mason jar. Clever!

Images and Recipe: What Katie Ate

On my attempt to spice up my breakfast choices, I remembered this great biscuit recipe.* It's so easy to follow, only calls for a handful of ingredients and can be ready in half an hour. I like to spread butter and strawberry jam on them and along with a cup of hazelnut coffee it's my favorite breakfast lately!

* The original recipes calls for chives or parsley, but I chose not to add herbs.

Images: Monica Aguinaga

I was bored with my usual choice for breakfast (eggs almost every day), so this week I decided to make homemade granola.  I followed this recipe, (originally found here), and let me tell you, this is the best granola I've ever had.  It's perfect as a topping for my morning yogurt with fruit or just by itself.

P.S. Another great recipe for granola. (Via This is Glamourous)

Images: Monica Aguiñaga for Hola!Design

Beet Cake

beet cake from tiger in a jar on Vimeo.

I must say I'm intrigued by this Beet Cake, (beet and chocolate?) but I love to try new things and I like the fact that it doesn't require special equipment or a lot of ingredients. Simple is better.
Isn't this video beautifully shot? For the recipe go here.
By Tiger in a Jar.

Found via: Pimienta Rosa