I decided to start this new blog post to showcase more of my homemade recipes, now. I won't promote it until I've added 30 new recipes, but I don't want to get behind.
I posted part 1 with about 30 delicious, homemade recipes, and it took so long to gather the images. I want to delete many images from my phone, and I've already uploaded my most recent recipe photos to a permanent folder.
Here's where I left off from my part 1. Please check back in a month or 2, and by then; I should have uploaded another 30 or so new recipes! Thanks for the support.
Cold Pasta
Black Olives
Pasta
Green Bell Peppers
Red Onion
Celery
Italian Seasoning
Garlic & Parsley
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Refried Beans & Brown Rice
Organic Brown Rice
White Refried Beans
Green Bell Pepper
Jalapeños
Shredded Cheese
Fresh Fruit Salad Boat
Pineapple 🍍
Strawberries 🍓
Green Grapes 🍇
Cherries 🍒
Omelet & Strawberry Breakfast
Egg Omelet
Strawberries 🍓
Red Bell Peppers
Celery
Carrots 🥕
Coconut, Jasmine Rice
I used a leftover omelet made at an Indian food truck the day before, added the rice & veggies, and fresh strawberries.
Homemade Vegetable Broth
This was my 1st time making homemade vegetable broth! I didn't realize we ran out of it, and I was determined to male some homemade Pasta E Fagioli.
I drained the juice after cooking it an hour and a half, or so; then I saved the veggies to go along with rice, because my husband loves it!
Pasta E Fagioli
I used the homemade vegetable broth made to make some Italian Pasta E Fagioli. It's super, super delicious and delicious!
Tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, black pepper, red onion, green bell pepper, pasta, tomatoes, kidney beans, Northern beans, carrots, celery, garlic cloves.
My husband loves this as much as he loves my homemade Mediterranean soup. This took longer, because I had to make the vegetable both from scratch.
Making the vegetable both & this soup took about 3 hours total! Well worth the effort, and time! Was my 1st time making Pasta E Fagioli.
I made enough to last well over a week! I also put some in a freezer container to make as a meal prep for future use!
Vegetarian Lasagna
My 1st time making vegetarian lasagna! I've probably only made lasagna once before this, and I used ground beef.
I made this with plant-based, Beyond Beef. Sour cream, cream cheese, shredded cheese, feta cheese, white onion, green onions, spinach, spaghetti sauce, whole wheat lasagna noodles, sriracha.
This took awhile to layer. I cooked the plant-based meat wigh onions, and pasta separately; then layered everything in a skillet, and let it simmer on a burner. Probably 2 hours total until done.
The 1st layer was sauce with the plant-based meat. 2nd layer was the lasagna noodles. 3rd layer was the sour cream, cream cheese & green onions, 4th layer was the shredded cheese. Then repeat.
Husband, and I both loved it. Plenty of leftovers, and I'll freeze some as a meal prep. Great to serve with bread, and or a salad.
Cheese Pizza Turned Delicious
Took a regular cheese 🧀 pizza 🍕, with a rising crust, and add veggies! Half of the pizza I added honey ham to, for me. The other half was vegetarian for my husband.
Mushrooms
Red onion
Green bell pepper
Bell Peppers & Apple Cider Vinegar
Ingredients:
Red bell peppers
Italian seasoning
Extra virgin olive oil
Black pepper
Organic apple cider vinegar
Light brown sugar
Red bell peppers
"Red peppers contain a large amount of vitamin C, which heals and rejuvenates tissues, including cartilage,” Whitson explains. “Research suggests that vitamin C helps reduce pain from knee arthritis. Red peppers also contain anti-inflammatory compounds, which could also help relieve OA symptoms.”
"Peppers are also a good source of vitamin A and fiber. Bell peppers also have antioxidant properties, which may help to protect against diseases such as cardiovascular disease and some cancers. Compounds in bell peppers may also help to protect against inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis."
"Peppers. A single cup of chopped red pepper provides a whopping 190mg of vitamin C - almost three times more than an orange. And, while green and yellow varieties contain less than their red counterpart, at 120mg, they still provide 200 per cent of your RDA."
Extra virgin olive oil
"Extra virgin olive oil is a critical component of the Mediterranean diet, which studies show is heart healthy and may increase longevity. Regular intake of extra virgin olive oil also appears to improve chronic inflammation and possibly plays a role in the death of cancer cells."
Why drink olive oil in the morning?
"Because of its host of benefits, it's a great way to start off your day. Not only that, but drinking olive oil on an empty stomach will help to coat and neutralize your stomach walls, and have a larger impact on your digestion and bowl movements that day."
"The nighttime crowd suggests that the EVOO's natural anti-inflammatory properties do their best work while the body is at rest. Whether you drink your olive oil in the morning or late at night is largely a matter of preference. The important thing is choosing the option that works best for you."
Black pepper
"Known as the “King of Spices,” black pepper has been valued for its flavor and antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory benefits. Studies have shown that the chemical compounds of black pepper, particularly piperine, may be effective in the early acute inflammatory process."
"Black pepper has about 304 calories per 100 gm of weight. We can call it a 'superfood' as it is a rich source of a large number of nutrients."
"Black pepper is able to improve cognitive function and memory by stimulating the chemical pathways to the brain. For instance, studies suggest pepper may help in preventing Alzheimer disease by being able to heal nerve damage which improves memory."
"Digestion and Intestinal Health
Black pepper helps to stimulate hydrochloric acid in your stomach so you can better digest and absorb the foods you eat. It has carminative properties too, which help to reduce discomfort and gas buildup in your intestines."
Organic apple cider vinegar 😋
The touted health benefits of apple cider vinegar include:
Losing weight.
Preventing type 2 diabetes.
Relieving heartburn.
Lowering cholesterol.
Reducing varicose veins.
Whitening teeth.
Reducing dandruff.
Improving acne.
"The purported health benefits of ACV and other types of vinegar are due to the main ingredient: acetic acid. A 2016 review found that drinking 15 milliliters (ml) or 1 tablespoon of acetic acid daily is usually enough for a person to see potential health benefits."
"Ingesting ACV before you go to sleep might help you wake up with stable blood sugar. A study published in the Diabetes Care journal found that taking vinegar at bedtime moderates glucose concentration when you wake up. Low potassium levels in the body can lead to muscle cramps."
"'The mother' is the culture of beneficial bacteria that transforms apple cider into vinegar. Organic – or unfiltered – strains of apple cider vinegar containing the mother look murkier, and have been linked with improved health benefits."
"ACV, which is a mix of yeast and bacteria works as a probiotic. Research suggests that taking the ACV can help to boost immunity and prevent respiratory infections."
"The researchers found that participants who took apple cider vinegar not only lost more weight than those who took a placebo but also had lower triglycerides and total cholesterol. The people who took apple cider vinegar also had significantly raised levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol."
Light brown sugar
"Brown Sugar is rich in minerals like iron and calcium. It contains more iron than white sugar, which is an essential mineral that helps fight fatigue and maintain healthy blood cells and red blood cells. Brown sugar also contains calcium. Calcium is a mineral that helps build and maintain strong bones and teeth."
"The unique health benefits of brown sugar include its ability to boost energy levels, prevent cold, treat uterine infections, improve digestion, reduce flatulence, and aid in weight loss, just to name a few."
All 3 of these fruits & veggies are loaded with so many nutrients. I love the taste of them all. I ate the carrots 🥕 last, but I ate the bananas 🍌, and kiwi 🥝 together!
Benefits of Carrots 🥕
"Help Promote Healthy Vision: Vitamin A deficiency causes a disease called dry eye, which affects normal vision and causes night blindness. ...
Aids Weight Loss: ...
Improves Skin Health: ...
Helps Improve Immunity: ...
May Support Heart Health: ...
Digestive Health. ...
Diabetes Management. ...
May Help Bones."
"The antioxidants, other nutrients, and vitamins in carrots can promote eye, skin, hair, bone, and oral health."
"Thanks to the amount of essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that's packed into each Daucus carota subsp. sativus, many experts have elevated this humble veggie to the level of “superfood.”
Bananas 🍌
"Bananas are a nutritious, low calorie fruit that may help:
improve blood sugar levels.
prevent constipation.
improve gut, kidney, and heart health.
aid in weight loss.
keep you feeling full.
support post-exercise recovery."
What are the benefits of eating banana 🍌?
"Bananas contain fiber, potassium, folate, and antioxidants, such as vitamin C. All of these support heart health. A 2017 review found that people who follow a high fiber diet have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease than those on a low fiber diet."
"Despite some negative attention, bananas are nutritious and may even carry the title of the first “superfood,” endorsed by the American Medical Association in the early 20th century as a health food for children and a treatment for celiac disease."
Kiwi 🥝
"Kiwis are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber and provide a variety of health benefits. This tart fruit can support heart health, digestive health, and immunity. The kiwi is a healthy choice of fruit and is rich with vitamins and antioxidants."
"Kiwi fruit is one of the richest sources of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Vitamin A and is replete with healthy carotenoids and Omega 3 fatty acids. Everyone should eat at least one kiwi fruit daily owing to its health benefits."
"Although oranges are most people's go-to for a quick hit of vitamin C, the kiwi fruit actually contains more. This is what gives kiwi its 'superfood' reputation. Vitamin C is powerful antioxidant which helps the body fight oxidative damage from free radicals."
"Kiwifruit: According to one study, eating three kiwifruit daily can help dramatically lower blood pressure. Kiwi is delicious chopped up in fruit salad or sprinkled on top of plain yogurt."
I actually prefer to cook carrots within a recipe, but raw carrots are the best way to consume all the nutrients they possess. Apparently kiwi, bananas, and carrots are all considered a "Super Food".
I don't really like eating a banana all by itself, but I love a delicious fruit salad with bananas added. I remember my Mother always having a huge bowl of raw vegetables in our kitchen, when I was growing up, and bananas were always included.
Kiwi 🥝 is so tasty all by themselves, or in a yummy fruit salad. I think I'll add some to plain yogurt for breakfast. I'm definitely going to eat them, daily, to lower my blood pressure.
What is the number 1 fruit to lower blood pressure?
"The top fruits for lowering blood pressure include bananas, apples, pears, apricots, grapes, raisins, kiwis, mangoes, watermelon, pomegranate, plums, prunes, avocado, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, tomatoes, citrus fruit, berries, and more."
I have some huge fresh of the vine avocados 🥑, and yesterday we had one with shredded cheese, salsa & white corn tortilla chips. It's definitely one of my favorite snacks. I could eat it, every single day. Quick & easy to make, too.
We recently bought a little watermelon 🍉, and cantaloupe. I'll wait a few more days for them both to get ripe. Just like avocados 🥑, they both are packed with vitamins, and other essential nutrients! I love them both, as well.
We also bought some beet juice, and pomegranate juice, both combined with other juices. I'd rather drink beet juice than to eat them. They will help lower blood pressure, and that's my goal for drinking it.
It always amazes, and puzzles me when I find out someone doesn't like any kinds of fruits! Same with vegetables! There's only a million different kinds, with a variety of different tastes.
Personally, I'd much rather eat raw fruits & veggies, or cook different recipes with my favorite ones; than to take vitamin supplements. So many fresh fruits & veggies can directly help with your digestive system.
I have enough kiwi 🥝 to eat a few, every day for at least a week or more! It's been so long since I had them, and I forgot how delicious they are; especially when juicy!
Delicious vegetarian meal for my husband's dinner, last night!
Mushrooms
Organic brown rice
Lentils
Cream cheese 🧀
Plant-based butter
Black pepper
Parmesam cheese
Basil
Vegetarian Layered Dip
Ingredients:
Refried beans
Black olives
Spicy hot salsa
Green onions
Shredded cheese
Sour cream
Freshly made guacamole
Corn tortilla chips
Pickled Cucumbers
Cucumbers
Red bell pepper
Yellow onion
Apple cider vinegar
Italian seasoning
Light brown sugar
Black pepper
Nothing beats a delicious, fresh fruit salad on a Summers day!
Made a nice fruit salad, yesterday. This is just half of it, and there's enough to last a few days more!
Cantaloupe
"Cantaloupe is an excellent source of Vitamins A, B6 and C, and potassium."
"The antioxidants in cantaloupes that fight inflammation and reduce oxidative stress can help reduce your risk of cancer."
"Cantaloupe has a high water content and provides fiber. Fiber and water can help prevent constipation, promoting regularity and a healthy digestive tract."
Watermelon 🍉
1) It's frontloaded with essential nutrients. ...
2) It offers a big dose of lycopene. ...
3) Watermelon helps keeps you hydrated. ...
4) It adds to healthy digestion. ...
5) It could help with weight management. ...
6) It may improve heart health. ...
7) It could work to reduce cancer risk.
"People also ask
What does watermelon do for the body?
It has a very high water content and provides nutrients like lycopene, citrulline, and vitamins A and C. Studies suggest that this sweet, red melon may even boost heart health, reduce muscle soreness, and decrease inflammation, though more research is needed."
Kiwi 🥝
Helps maintain gut health. Fiber, the indigestible part of plant foods, keeps your digestion running smoothly. ...
High in vitamin C. ...
Provides vitamin E. ...
Antioxidant power. ...
Good source of potassium. ...
Rich in vitamin K. ...
Enjoy some kiwi — and other fruits and veggies.
"Everyone should eat at least one kiwi fruit daily owing to its health benefits. Just one serving of kiwifruit provides a whopping 117% of the daily value of vitamin C and 21% of dietary fiber. In fact, the vitamin C content in kiwifruit is twice that of oranges or lemons."
All information found on Google
Super delicious vegetarian dinner, last night! My husband ate every last bit!
Freshly cut cucumbers
Black Pepper
Mayocoba Beans
Organic Brown Rice
Shredded
Mild Salsa
Health is wealth
Waheguru
Shrimp Scampi
Not vegetarian, but super delicious!
Homemade shrimp scampi, yesterday! This will also be my delicious breakfast this am! Ohhh, the butter & garlic!
Extra virgin olive oil
Garlic & parsley
Plant-based butter
Black pepper
Jumbo shrimp
Angel hair pasta
Garlic twist bread
Health is wealth
Waheguru
Omg, yesss! Now this was one of the most delicious vegetarian meals I've ever cooked for my husband, and myself!
This is what I call "restaurant style cuisine". It was soooo yummy, I can't fully express how tasty it was, and soooo healthy, too!
Sautéed vegetables in plant-based butter!
Black pepper
Italian seasoning
Sesame seed oil
Light soy sauce
Sweet & sour sauce
Garlic & parsley
Extra virgin olive oil
Red bell pepper
Yellow onions
Shredded carrots
Black olives
Huge mushroom slices
Angel hair pasta
This is another fantastic meal that I look forward to eating for breakfast! The leftovers are calling my name, indeed! My husband really, really loved this dinner, last night, and ate every last bit! 😋
Waheguru
Health is wealth!
Homemade Mediterranean Soup & Organic Rice
Organic Basmati Rice
Mediterranean Soup
Ingredients to this delicious homemade Mediterranean soup recipe:
Vegetable Broth
Celery
White Onion
Red Bell Pepper
Mushrooms
Garlic Cloves
Carrots
Jalapeños
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Italian Seasoning
This is actually a different version of my homemade Mediterranean soup. Normally, I don't add mushrooms or carrots. I started incorporating organic rice, because my husband kept adding it to the soup.
So now, I basically have 3 different delicious versions of my original recipe. It takes a few hours for the soup, itself, to prepare & cook. Once it's ready, then you can add pasta noodles, or rice.
Also, it'll last a week if you make a big enough pot. You can add more both, as needed, after a few days; but don't necessarily need to add additional veggies or spices.
My Mediterranean soup recipe is packed with vitamins, nutrients, and flavor. Out of the 3 homemade soups I, now, make on a regular basis; apparently the Mediterranean soup is my husband all-time favorite!
Mediterranean Soup
Mediterranean Soup with angel hair pasta
Mediterranean Soup with organic rice
Pasta E Fagioli Soup
Cauliflower & Mushroom Soup
Winter, Summer or Fall; all these soups are super delicious, super nutritious, take about 3 hours each, can be eaten for a solid week, and are perfect; for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Feel free to try them with bread, crackers, or even tortilla chips.
Health is wealth
The Singhs 2023