Figaro New Dinner Meals

I'm so happy that Figaro is now introducing healthier meals! Hurray!

The answer to a healthy dinner is here. Figaro, the first Filipino coffee company believes your promise to a healthy start this year with new Dinner Meals to develop your plan to wellness. Introducing Chicken Rice Bake (P150), a cup of flavorful chicken, bell peppers, mushrooms, carrots, rice in creamy white sauce baked to perfection and topped with mozzarella cheese baste. A complete meal of meat and vegetables baked to perfection, Figaro's Chicken Rice Bake is the answer to move away from the oily fried dishes you promised to keep away this year. Be full without the guilt because Chicken Rice Bake is just a cup to regulate your cravings for more rice at 2012.  Paired with a cold glass of lemonade, Figaro's Chicken Rice Bake is the answer to complete you this year.

Tofu Heaven - Healthy and Tasty

It was a chilly night and both our pantry and fridge were out of stock. No more eggs, no more veggies, no more fruits. All I have in there were two bottles of Vodka Ice and a bottle of Mudshake (from Halloween's... Actually, we still got 2 cases of San Mig Light and Vodka Ice in there, tsk, tsk)). If I were still my old self, I'd forego eating (or maybe I'd order several dishes from Jollibee) and just drink the Vodka Ice. Unforunately, I can no longer afford to be my old, unhealthy self. This GERD has completely changed my eating habits and has made me more conscious of the food I ingest.

Then I saw this square piece of package at the far end of the chiller. I completely forgot we bought tofu the last time we did the groceries.

What to do with it? I can't just grill it. I can't fry it. I can't put vinegar in it. The feeling of depression over food was slowly returning but I clawed my way back to my happy place and that's when it hit me.

Tofu, Walnuts and Oils - Good Fish Substitutes

What if I don't like eating fish?


Fortunately, I do. It's a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which can help lower blood pressure and reduce risk of getting a heart attack in the future.


But for people who do not like the taste, smell, or even the sight of fish, well, fret not because there are other sources of omega-3 fatty acids. The levels are not as high (less 10%) as those of fish, but they will have to do. These are: Canola and Soybean oils, Walnuts, Tofu, and Flaxseed.

Tofu Steak Fried in Honey and Rosemary withTuna & Tomato Sauce

I did this less than thirty minutes ago... It's so easy. The following are the ingredients you will need:

• a block of tofu
• ground pepper
• salt
• rosemary
• basil
• sage
• thyme
• tomatoes
• bell pepper
• onions
• garlic
• spaghetti sauce
• mushrooms
• ketchup
• can of tuna

Peter's Holiday Dishes

My hubby, Peter, is currently on a long holiday break. He seldom cooks for me anymore due to his work schedule so now that he is at home with me, I let him take over our kitchen and in the process, I learned how he did some of his wonderful healthy dishes:

Grilled Tofu in Onion and Mushroom BBQ sauce

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/8 cup water
• 1/8 cup vinegar
• 1/8 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 clove garlic, minced fine
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 200g button mushrooms, sliced
• 2 packs of firm silken tofu, cut into cubes