Melissa Anthony

motiveweight: Perfect!

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:29:10 -0500

Perfect!

Chicken Taco Bowl Salad 2 cups rice - brown rice for a...

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:05:21 -0500

Chicken Taco Bowl Salad

2 cups rice - brown rice for a healthier option
2 cups black beans
2 chicken breasts
limes
2 avocados
1 onion
4 large ripe tomatoes
1 red and 1 yellow pepper
fresh corn or 1 tin corn kernels
jalepenos
lettuce
hard cheese (cheddar or Jack)
sour cream
cilantro/coriander
Spices used - coriander, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, garlic

THE RICE - cook the rice of your choice and add a splash of lime/lemon juice and sprinkle with chopped cilantro/coriander.

THE BEANS - Soak the black beans overnight to reduce the cooking time. Boil them in a pot with a little chicken stock, dash of chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper.

THE CHICKEN - Slice chicken breasts lengthwise in half and brush with olive oil.

Add juice of 1/2 a lemon, 1/4 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp cayenne, 1/2 tsp chilli powder, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, 2 cloves crushed garlic, salt and pepper and cook in skillet until golden

THE PEPPERS AND CORN - Cook the peppers and corn in the skillet just to get that chargrilled look but keeping them crunchy.

THE GUACOMOLE - 2 avocado, peeled and diced, 1/2 onion, chopped finely,1 teaspoon minced garlic, chopped cilantro/coriander, Juice of 1 lime, Salt and pepper to taste

Chop the avocado, and onion. Add minced garlic, chopped cilantro , lime juice and salt and pepper to taste.

THE PICO DE GALLO - 3 ripe tomatoes, chopped finely, 1/2 onion, chopped finely, 2 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 jalepeno chili , Juice of 1 lime, 4 Tablespoons cilantro, plus extra for garnishing, salt and pepper

Chop the tomatoes and allow the juice to drain off. Add the onion, garlic, cilantro, salt and pepper and lime juice.

To Assemble the salad

Place taco baskets on a plate and start with shredded iceberg lettuce.
Next add the rice, beans, peppers and corn.
The Pico de Gallo goes on top of this, and then the Guacamole, and cheese.
Add sliced chicken and top with a dollap of sour cream and more cilantro to garnish.

I want to sleep on this couch.

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:03:12 -0500

I want to sleep on this couch.

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Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:02:28 -0500

beautifulpicturesofhealthyfood: Citrus delight…

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:52:18 -0500

beautifulpicturesofhealthyfood:

Citrus delight…

beautifulpicturesofhealthyfood: Mexican Haystacks with Avocado,...

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:49:21 -0500

beautifulpicturesofhealthyfood:

Mexican Haystacks with Avocado, Tomato, Mango, and Cilantro on top of Brown Rice…RECIPE

theroadtohealthyliving: Breakfast was French toast with grilled...

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:13:05 -0500

theroadtohealthyliving:

Breakfast was French toast with grilled nectarine slices, pomegranate perils, cottage cheese and almond butter. So delicious! (via miDailyDiet)

elorablue: Casa La Siesta Country Retreat Located In Spain

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:09:56 -0500

elorablue:

Casa La Siesta Country Retreat Located In Spain

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Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:09:38 -0500

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Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:09:03 -0500

myidealhome: be present (via Home Decor / Pretty desk.)

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:58:42 -0500

myidealhome:

be present (via Home Decor / Pretty desk.)

findvegan: Zesty, crisp, slightly sweet fresh veggie rolls

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:56:54 -0500

findvegan:

Zesty, crisp, slightly sweet fresh veggie rolls

di-y: Paint Chip Calendar tutorial by Maple and Magnolia

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 22:51:34 -0500

di-y:

Paint Chip Calendar tutorial by Maple and Magnolia

thebowerbirds: Source: Mocca & me I love so many things...

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 20:17:16 -0500

thebowerbirds:

Source: Mocca & me

I love so many things about this picture! the wooden side table, the vintage cameras & the Japanese calligraphy brushes. The flowers & rhino head pendant light are the icing on the cake! I think this picture says a lot about the person who lives here.

hipsterfood: Today’s food gifts comes from the latest issue of...

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 20:16:35 -0500

hipsterfood:

Today’s food gifts comes from the latest issue of Chickpea Magazine - ginger blood orange marmalade & spice-kissed candied orange peel.

The recipes and photos were done by the wonderful Courtney West, the illustrations are by Wallace West, and the lettering was done by us. You can find these recipes here on pages 44 and 48. (You can also grab a gorgeous print copy of this issue here!)

homeandinteriors: christmas inspiration

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 20:13:29 -0500

homeandinteriors:

christmas inspiration

I want to eat this right now.

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 22:27:29 -0500

I want to eat this right now.

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Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:22:12 -0500

metamorphosesblog: Healthy Apple Bites (Part 3) Post workout...

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:21:57 -0500

metamorphosesblog:

Healthy Apple Bites

(Part 3)

Post workout snack! Apple slices spread with almond butter and cinnamon, topped with oatmeal, flax seed and pumpkin seeds. I also added a little thyme honey!

myidealhome: be marry and bright (via E TELLS TALES: merry...

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:15:57 -0500

myidealhome:

be marry and bright (via E TELLS TALES: merry christmas, i made you something)