Baked Tilapia with Sauteed Spinach

I don't know if you noticed that I've

been trying to post a new recipe

each week, I'm trying new things and

everytime something actually works I like to share.

Hopefully, I'll have new and exciting recipes

for you each week.

I'm trying to eat very healthy lately

and have been eating a lot of fish too.

This recipe is quick, easy, delicious and

good for you. I hope you enjoy it as

much as I do.
Happy Cooking!

Baked Tilapia
Ingredients:
4 tilapia fillets, fresh or thawed
2 tablespoons of your favorite seasoning (I used a taco seasoning mix)
2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions:
Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees. In a baking dish, place the tilapia fillets, sprinkle the seasoning and drizzle the olive oil on top. Bake for 10-12 or until the fish is flaky. Serve warm.


Sauteed Spinach
Ingredients:
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups fresh spinach
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt

Directions:
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and garlic, saute for about 1 minute. Add the spinach and saute until the spinach is wilted. Remove from heat and season with salt. Serve and enjoy.

My Spring Bucket List

Spring has sprung and here

comes another bucket list for

this season. I love doing a

bucket list for each season,

whenever I do something

it makes me feel

more accomplished.

So here it is:

1. Picnic in the park.

2. Make some popsicles.

3. Make or fly a kite.

4. Plant some flowers and herbs.

5. Take a bike ride.

6. Feed the ducks.

7. Go fishing.

8. Play outside with the kids.

9. Make some popsicles.

10. Visit the parks around our city.

11. Take some family pictures.

What's on your list for this Spring season?

Share them in the comments.

♥

Hello, Monday!

I'm linking up with Lisa for another Hello Monday.

Hello, sunshine! I love seeing the sun shining

throughout the house making everything

feels wonderfully warm.

Hello, sweet voices! I love hearing Sophia say "momma",

 she's like a like parrot around the house repeating

everything that she hears. And Ian has been making

more "aahh" and "oohh" sounds, love the sound of their voices.

Hello, homemade ice cream!

I learned the recipe last week,
so good and delicious. Yum.

Hello, Easter decorations and baskets.

Hello, walk in the park.

Hello, sitting in the porch.

Hello, beautiful flowers blooming!

Hello, tulips. My favorite flower.

Hello, picnic.

Hello, laying in the grass and watch the clouds go by.

Hello, love.

Hello, laughter.

Hello, hugs and kisses.

Hello, another very blessed week.

What are you saying hello to this week?

Homemade Ice Cream

I love trying new recipes, I love when

it actually works and it's delicious too.

I stumbled upon this recipe for homemade

ice cream at Cookies & Cups,

make sure to check this fabulous site.

The recipe is super easy and you can

make into any flavor that you like,

I added strawberry preserves into mine.

Ingredients:

2 cups heavy cream, very cold

1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

* optional ~ 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

* additional ~ 4 tablespoons strawberry preserves

Directions:

- In your stand mixer (a hand mixer does the trick too) with whisk attachment on high speed beat your cream until it becomes stiff, approx 1 minute 30 seconds.
- Fold in your sweetened condensed milk.
- If you are adding in extras, do that now.
- Transfer to a container with a lid and freeze for 6 hours.

*tips*:
- don't beat the heavy cream for too long, otherwise you'll end up with butter.
- I found this recipe a little too sweet, next time I'll try the sugar free condensed milk.
- Remember this recipe is for a vanilla ice cream, but you can make it to any flavor that you like, just like I did.

Recipe Source: Cookies & Cups

Photo by: Sweet Caroline Blog

Veggie Frittata

It's been a while since I shared a recipe here,

I thought it was time again to share something

delicious with you.

As always, it's quite simple and easy

to make.

Ingredients:
1 small white onion, diced
1/2 bell pepper, diced
2 plum tomatoes, diced
1 cup broccoli, chopped
1/2 cup white mushrooms, sliced
8 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 tablespoons of bisquick
salt and pepper
1/2 cup finely shredded Colby and Monterrey jack cheese

Directions:
Pre-heat the oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the veggies and eggs, beat together. Add the milk and bisquick, beat again. Season with salt and pepper. Pour mixture into a 8x11 buttered baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 minutes until the eggs are set. Remove the foil and sprinkle the top with cheese, bake for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve it warm. Enjoy.

Hello, Monday!

Hello, to a brand new week filled with possibilities.

Hello, sunshine! finally warm weather forcast for this week.

Hello, workout routines. Hello, my P90X.

Last week I failed miserably at it

but I'm going to bring it this week.

Hello, daylight savings time.

Not liking you right now.

Hello, vacation!

Where are you?

Get here soon.

Hello, favorite new quote:

"Today I choose to live with gratitude

for the LOVE that fills my heart, for the

PEACE that rests within my spirit,

and the voice of HOPE that says...

all things are possible."

A happy Monday to all!

What are you saying hello to this Monday?

I'm linking up this post at the Lisa Leonard blog for Hello Monday!
Be sure to check it out!

International Women's Day 2012

Today is a day to celebrate women
around the world.
A celebration of respect, appreciation and love.
 A celebration for women's economic, political and social achievements.

The UN theme for International Women’s Day 2012 is
 Empower Women – End Hunger and Poverty.
 In many countries, International Women's Day is a day to
honor women for their achievements.

 In 2012, Oxfam America is inviting people to celebrate inspiring
 women in their lives by sending a free International Women’s Day e-Card
or honoring a woman whose efforts make a difference in the fight
against hunger and poverty with Oxfam’s International Women’s Day award.
(info Oxfam America)

Happy International Women's Day

Exercise & Me

I must admit that I'm not a big fan of exercising,

in fact I don't look forward to it.

But in the other hand, I know how

important it is to exercise daily
and I'll be changing my habits soon.

After two consecutive pregnancies I need

to finally lose the baby weight for good.

I don't want just to lose the baby weight
or be really skinny,

I want to be fit, healthy and stronger.

Road to a better me:
No more junk food or sugary treats for me
but a well balanced diet. Plenty of water,
green tea and soy milk. I'll be keeping a
food journal as well, just to keep things in track.
Last year I bought the P90X program to
start exercising but soon afterwards I
discovered that I was pregnant with my
second child and had to stop. So,
I decided to start again. To keep
me motivated I joined the 90 day challenge group on Facebook.
On Monday I start my 90 day challenge and I'll be saying
goodbye to my love handles.

My new motto:
"IT'S NOT JUST EXERCISE, IT'S A LIFESTYLE"