Every time I want to go on a diet (meaning, I try not to eat rice), I make myself some sandwich. But see, I have a huge appetite and one tiny sandwich won't be enough. So, what I do is make one huge sandwich as long as I make sure that I use wheat bread and fill it with a healthy tuna spread in between the slices of toasted or grilled wheat bread.
Here's how the tuna spread is done (while toasting or grilling the wheat bread).
I took up a monster work schedule the past month and it's only now that I am able to recover a little more quality time for myself and for my cooking. And on those rare occasions that I or my hubby was able to prepare something to eat, I enjoyed each and every dishes we made. We also made sure that they're all healthy and delicious at the same time. Let me share with you those few home-cooked dishes I had. The rest of the time, I was either eating out , cooking the same dishes, or munching on fruits, raw vegetables, and chocolates. ^_^
Herbed Sweet and Sour Tuna Sauteed with Fresh Egg, Tomatoes and Garlic
Lately, I've been eating fruits like peaches and pineapple. Since Monday, I've been having toast with cream cheese and lots of vegetable salad. I seldom eat real meals (with rice and dish) coz I still haven't found the right groove with my new job, and it's eating up all my cooking time, which I used to have before. So, in pursuit of still staying healthy food-wise, (and not binge on chocolates, chips and cookies which I have a ton of in our pantry), I have been reading up on food alternatives.
I learned about the magic of cherries while reading my copy of this month's Reader's Digest. Did you know that cherries have anti-inflammatory compounds that can soothe arthritis & gout? New research is showing that they may also be your much needed answer in getting a good night's sleep. I'm not just talking about the sweet kind but sour cherries are few of those foods known to have naturally occurring melatonin, which is the chemical that regulates the body's circadian rhythm and sleep patterns.
Therefore, for a late night snack, why not try a cherry jam on toast? Research suggests that melatonin works best when consumed in the hour before bed time. As for me, I made some toast with cream cheese and cherries on top! I am saving them for later around midnight when I'm done with job #2 and before doing job #3. Now I can't wait to work... Healthy snack awaits!
I dried everything with a piece of tissue, put them on a clean plate and put a dash of salt and pepper to taste.
I popped them in a toaster oven and let it run a full clock on each side. After one run, I take out the liver and spread them on a piece of tissue for the natural oil that dripped from the fatty liver be absorbed by the tissue then I popped them back again inside the toaster oven, but this time, I make sure that the other side gets toasted too. Then I set my toasted chicken liver aside.
I prepare my baby potatoes same way I prepared the chicken liver, only this time, instead of toasting, I fried them in about 4 tbsps. of canola oil.
