My version of a fruit salad

Growing up, one of my favourite quick dessert was: fruit cocktail in syrup with nestle dessert cream.

Quick and easy to put up, and an absolute sweet treat.

Now that I am grown-up (no pun intended), I have come with the brillant idea to put up a fruit salad of my own, rather than using the overly sweet canned fruits. Also, instead of the dessert cream, I used greek yogurt. The result is a healthy and nutritious dessert.

 Here is a sneak peek at my fruit basket.

Throwback in the kitchen

This week was quite a healthy one (if of course you do not count the domino pizza which we had on Friday eek). I have heard a lot on quinoa, about how it is super nutritious, rich in protein (and what else- just know it's a super food). Well I tried in for the first time last week, through sunrice- you know the ready-made rice packets (they are definitely handy). It tastes surprisingly good (just quite like normal rice actually). So, when I save up a lil (they are quite pricey for sure), I will buy the seeds and cook it . I have seen how it is cooked already and it takes only 15 minutes.

First picture: Steamed green beans and asparagus
Second picture: Quinoa rice with the green veggies and a bowl of my lentil soup.
Third picture: Quinoa rice with pan-fried salmon.

These are a few of the healhty dishes of this week.

 

Apple Rhubarb Crumble

My first time making a crumble. I can't believe I have waited for so long to make one (and yes I'm not going to ramble about how it's never to late to try something new etc). I mean I have seen plenty of videos on how to make it-thanks to Ready Steady Cook (and all the crumble toppings are pretty similar yet not the same) and it's not that complicated. Actually it's very easy. I guess I was simply waiting for the right time. Right it's all about timing, isn't it.
Anyway, my crumble topping is a mix of:
-1/2 cup rolled oats
-2 tbs desiccated coconut
-1 tbs maple syrup
-1tbs coconut oil
-Silvered almonds
There you go with my healthy eating, which explains my choice of ingredients.
As for the filling I choose apple and rhubarb. It was also my first time trying rhubarb and I quite like its taste, it is unexpectedly acidic. Apple and rhubarb make such a great combination: I took the right decision. I cooked the rhubarb a little with some lemon juice, sugar and water (each about one tablespoon) before but I think it was not necessary at all. I was happy with the end result.

Great now picture time:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Oh and I also made some sultana oats cookies:

Avocado sandwich with ham and tomato

Seriously, this is the best sandwich ever. I mean so much goodness in those lovely avocados and tomatoes. Great food. When I think of those fast food, nothing can definitely beat home made dishes. They are fresher, healthier and cheaper options.

 

 

Chicken broccoli & snow pea sautee

After reading and coming across so many articles taking about eating green vegetables, I felt obliged to cook some. I have not been cooking broccoli for a long time, so it was about time to rectify this mistake. Health benefits of broccoli include strengthening bones, protecting your heart, controlling blood pressure,  saving eyesight and combating cancer. I also added snow peas, which is also a super veggie.
The dish is a complete meal, vegetable, protein, fibre and carbohydrates (accompanied with rice). My advice is to try having at least one green vegetable in your meal daily. It is definitely worth it.

I come across this picture which I took after cooking a vegeterian version:

Zucchini squash bites

It has been a long time since I wanted to try this dish. I found the recipe on this site. It is a very simple dish and healthy (basically no oil and baked) and trust me also tastes good. They are definitely perfect for snack time or even as a side dish.

Zucchini & Squash (I found the squash at IGA- seems like a rare veggie)

More picss ;)

Mixing stage

Out of the oven

 

I topped my bites with cheddar cheese and accompany them with beef pies

Oh yes, I also put some (ready-made) pie (Mrs Mac's)  in the oven to accompany the bites. Mind me, I have not reached the stage of making pies. This is in my agenda though. I really want to make my own pies. Someday...