Friday, June 17, 2011

Mashed Celery Root

          Ok, I know I'm supposed to make 5 minute recipes for the next little bit, but this ones a really good recipe and its extremelly healthy. It takes only 10-15 minutes :)

Ingredients:

-Celery Root (around 1 lb)
-1 Tbsp. Butter
-Dash of salt & pepper.
-Desired spices (optional)

Directions:
          Peal celery root and cut into cubes. Put water in pot and bring to boil. Boil cubes in water for 10 minutes or until soft inside. Mash with butter and seasoning and serve. Serves 4.

          Mashed celery root is an alternative to mashed potatoes. It is a healthy alternative because it is very high in potassium: there is nearly 200mg per every 4 oz serving. It also holds more flavor than potatoes so you need less salt. It is rich in vitamins A, C, K, and E and has excellent calming, analgesic, antiseptic, anti allergic and other therapeutic properties. It also helps liver and bladder problems and calms down arthritis pains. If eaten regularly, celery root is known to improved memory and mental abilities, lowered risks of inflammations and ailments connected with the function of urinary system, and so much more. Enjoy!

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

5 Minute Meals: Egg Sandwich

          Today’s 5 minute creation is a breakfast sandwich. Although I can’t eat eggs myself, I thought I would show this recipe to you. (I will show you how to make one serving, but you can double it and triple it if you want. The time to make it is the same.)


Ingredients:
-1 egg
-1 slice tomato
-1 slice cheese (Swiss or white cheddar recommended)
-1 English muffin
-1 tbsp olive oil

Directions:
          Get a pot and bring water to boiling point. Crack uncooked egg and drop in water. Boil until desired consistency (*if you want you can add malt vinegar to the water. It adds extra flavor and keeps your egg together).
          Cut your English muffin in half. Place slices of cheese and tomato on English muffin halves. But poached egg in centre of two slices. Close the muffin and drizzle olive oil over it. Cut your muffin in half and watch the magic happen. ENJOY! ^^