Simple and refreshing Salad

When my cousins visited us, I made Kerala special lunch for them. Having seen the dishes that could stuff someone up with huge calories, they asked surprisingly if that was what we usually have everyday. Well, we may not have that many number of dishes on a single day, but it is what we usually have on our menu.

Now that they were on diet and having inspired by their routine and how it has been helping them cut down unwanted/extra pounds, we thought we could also go by that rule - eat healthy, stay healthy. We too switched to salads instead of fried snacks for tea.

Quinoa Salad

Salads are so refreshing. If they include something more than just the greens, then it gets filling to. This Quinoa Salad is such a hit at our home. We first tried it as a tea time snack to get approval (we were just not sure if we would be ready to stand the trial version when hunger is at peak level i.e. during lunch or dinner). And it definitely was a success. Jacob even approved it to be packed in the lunch box for office. Else salad is always the last option that he would pick.

Usually we have the Nadan lunch at home. Rice with a vegetable side, either thoran or mezhukupuratti , a curry to pour over the rice and a non - veg curry. But there are days when I would need a change from the daily stuff and have chapati and curry, salad etc. This recipe comes handy then. I feel so good having this salad cause of the thought of it being healthy.

Healthy Tailgating Tips/ Recipes for the football season !

It's the football season, which calls for tailgating parties. The fun just gets doubled when watching the game is paired with food. And if the food is healthy; that won't pack on the pounds, its an instant hit. So this post is all dedicated to healthy tailgating tips/ recipes. Hope I would be able to inspire you with my snack-spiration :).

Tailgating is incomplete without a Burger or hotdogs. When the layer of patty gets interestingly different in taste, ingredients and health wise; it has to get a thumbs up. This Burger with fish Patty would make an amazing item for tailgating. And ya, it wouldn't let you go too full unlike cheese burgers, that you can't enjoy other items on the menu. Another option could be to go with Stuffed buns (with Chicken filling) . They lack the greens, unlike Burgers, but they are less messy to be served as well as to have. The Corn on the cob could pair well with the burger. Slightly sweet and juicy yet has the spiciness of paprika and sourness of lemon - This simple corn on the cob is a blend of possibly many flavors that one could ask for. You could also scoop out the corn and serve them in the glass with spoon.

Now, coming to the drinks. You would need to consider something other than just beer to serve as a drink. And serving this Iced Lemon Tea is such a healthier alternative to coke. So refreshing. It could also pair well with this Pizza and the Baked chicken thighs, another options you could give a shot.