Showing posts with label Herbs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Herbs. Show all posts

Sunday, July 15, 2012

Chimichurri Lamb Chops

Since L & I move to Dubai we've been to about a dozen Argentinean Steakhouses and always get the same thing: Chef's recommendation on the Cut with an Amazing Cilantro based sauce called Chimichurri... Mixed with some lean Lamb Chops, Zucchini Chips & Fresh Bruschetta!!

Recipe is as follows (measurements estimated after a few glasses of wine):

  • A Handful of Parsley
  • A Handful of Cilantro
  • Four Pressed Garlic Cloves
  • Three Tablespoons of Olive Oil
  • A Couple Dashes Red Wine Vinegar
  • Salt, Pepper & Red Pepper Flakes to Taste

Brush some of the sauce onto the lamb and fire up the grill!! The sauce is extremely flammable so keep a distance eye on the meat so they don't burn... 

Add pressed garlic and basil to fresh cut Tomatoes with a splash of olive oil on Healthy Bread, sliced zucchini baked with olive oil; again Salt & Pepper to taste on the lot!! The Chimichurri Sauce goes on the Lamb after its off the grill but heck, feel free to mix it with everything...

Chimichurri Lamb Chops are probably not our lowest calorie recipe but it's fresh and local and probably the most delicious meal my Fiance has ever made for me. Enjoy!!


Sunday, July 1, 2012

Summer Ripe Box Recipe

So L & I are addicted to Ripe Local Organic Vegetable Boxes we pick up each weekend from Dubai Garden Center filled with Fresh Amazingness... I can't think of any better way to describe it. This week received Cucumber, Tomatoes, Eggplant, Zucchini, Onion, Squash, Red Pepper, Eggs, Mushroom, Green Pepper and Watercrest. The baked Zucchini Chips we made last night were exceptional.

Following a full workday and decent Multidisciplinary Workout including the newly added One Legged Deadlift we quickly threw together an amazing meal from our Ripe Box!! 100% Whole Wheat Pasta with a homemade Vegetable Sauce topped with Mozzarella Cheese and Basil. The Sauce drastically exceeded my expectations, recipe is as follows:

  • 3 Tomatoes
  • 1 Red Pepper
  • 2 Eggplants
  • 1/2 Onion
  • 12 Mushrooms
  • Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • Fresh Lemon Juice
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • Red Pepper Flakes

If you live in Dubai or Abu Dhabi definitely check out one of the Ripe Markets otherwise I'm sure you'll be able to find some great local markets in your neighborhood!! Can't wait until next weekend!!




Sunday, June 10, 2012

Water: The Cure for Everything


If you've ever seen My Big Fat Greek Wedding you know the family cure to many ailments is Windex... I have a similar Magic Cure... Water!!

Water helps to:
  • Improve your Immune System...
  • Speed up Repair Muscles...
  • Flush out Pesky Toxins...
  • Facilitate Mineral Transport...
  • Increase your Metabolism...
  • Lower Blood Pressure...
  • BURN FAT!! Trust me...

So what's the problem?
  • If you're tired? Drink Water...
  • If you're hungry? Drink Water...
  • Headache? Drink Water..
  • Hungover? Drink Water...
  • Grumpy? Drink Bubble Water...
  • Suffer from Asthma? Drink Water...
  • Chapped Lips, Dry Skin? Drink Water...
  • Seasick? Drink Water with Ginger...
  • Kidney Stone? UTI? Drink Water with Parsley...
  • Cold, Flu, Scurvy? Yep, Drink Water with Lemon...

Add Lemon in your Water to:
  • Add natural flavor...
  • Sooth a Sore Throat...
  • Reduce Sugar Absorption...
  • Relieve Heartburn...
  • Raise Potassium Levels...
  • Assist with Joint Pain by Dissolving Uric Acid...
  • Increase Enzymes to Help Liver Function...
  • Create a Natural Antibiotic by adding Honey...

How much water should you be drinking per day you ask? Simple rule: take your weight in pounds and divide by 2 = ounces of water to drink per day!

PS. I am addicted to Soda Water aka Bubble Water or "With Gas" if you're in Europe!

Enjoy... and stay hydrated!



Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Juice Ginger

OK... #3 in the Juicing Series and no I am not referring to Performance Enhancing Drugs. I'm on about Good Old Fashion Natural Beverages made with, in this case, roots... Juice Ginger!!

I'd recommend to be mix Ginger with other juice but even in small quantities benefits are huge:


  • Aids Stomach Aches & Digestion Problems
  • Apparently Helps Cramps You Know When
  • Ginger is a Germ Fighting Immune Booster
  • Instant Energy! or at least a Great Placebo?
  • Pain Killer for an Alternative Medicine
  • Ginger Tablets help prevent Sea Sickness

The best combination I've found is with Cucumber & Lime which I call Sweet & Spicy... but feel free to add it to all your favorites!! It usually adds a kick...