Simple Hummus Recipe

If you love Hummus like i do than here is a fresh way to make it  without buying it from the store. Also it is more delicious when you make it fresh.


Severing: 8 people

1(15- ounce)can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1\2cup plain fat free yogurt
2talbespoon fresh lemon juice
3garlic cloves, crushed
1teaspoon olive oil
1teaspoon water
1\2 teaspoon salt
1\2teaspoon ground cumin
1\2 teaspoon freshly ground peppers


In a food processor or blender puree all the ingredients until blended but still a little chunky .
Must sure you  the unused hummus on airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days

Outfit of the day.

My outfit of the day is a simple hot pink Chiffon skirt  with a shirt and a blazer. To accessorize i have a purse and also a ring  and to top it off these sexy heels. This can be worn at the office a causal date or just hanging out with your girls.

Hadith of the day

The Prophet, peace upon him, said, “All of the speech of the Child of Adam will be held against him, it will not be in his favor; except commanding good, forbidding wrong, or the remembrance of Allah. Reported by At-Tirmidhi, Hadeeth

Chicken Tandoori Recipe

 

Today's recipe is from India. We all know India for Bollywood or their colorful   Sarees. But did you know most of the world spices come from India.  Indian spices offer significant health benefits and contribute towards an individual’s healthy life. They add flavor and nutrients to dishes without fat or calories. Two of my favorite spices which I used the most are Cumin (Jeera).. Cumin is part of the parsley family. The seeds are oval with ridges, greenish-beige in color, warm, nutty aroma and a taste that is bitter, but not hot. They can be ground to a powder and makes the food taste good. The second one is   Turmeric (Haldi) is  from the root of Curcuma longa, a leafy plant related to ginger. It has a bright yellow color and a pungent, warm, earthy aroma and taste. Although it becomes bitter if too much used. Today's Recipe is Chicken Tandoori.

 

 

Ingredients:

• 1 (3-pound) chicken, cut into serving pieces, skinned and trimmed of all visible fat
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or malt vinegar
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon peeled and grated or crushed ginger root
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
• Vegetable oil, for brushing
• Fresh cilantro sprigs for garnish
• Slices of cucumber, red (Spanish) onion, tomato and lemon, for garnish

Preparation:

• Make shallow diagonal slashes in the chicken pieces and keep aside.
• Mix the Tandoori Masala with the yogurt, 2 tbsp cooking oil and salt to taste and make a smooth paste.
• Smear this paste all over the chicken pieces, ensuring you rub it well into the slashes you made earlier and that the pieces are well coated.
• Put all the pieces and marinade into a deep bowl and cover. Refrigerate and allow to marinate for 12-18 hours.
• Preheat your grill on medium. Put the chicken on it and quickly sear (sealing in juices) on both sides. Now allow to brown on both sides, brushing cooking oil on as necessary. Once browned, reduce heat and cover the grill. Cook till the chicken is tender. Do not overcook or the chicken will dry out.
• If you don't have a grill you can also bake the chicken. Preheat your oven to 180C/ 350F/ Gas Mark 4. While it is heating, line a baking tray with foil and spray the foil with cooking spray or smear with cooking oil. Lay the pieces on this foil and drizzle lightly with cooking oil.
• Bake for approximately 15 minutes, then turn pieces and bake for another 10 minutes. Test chicken to see if cooked.
• When done, place chicken in a plate and you are  ready to eat it.

Homemade Facial Scrubs

It is not surprising that more and more women want to preserve their beauty  and would travel to the end of  earth to find  the fountain of youth.Well ladies I can't give  you the antidote  to freeze time  but I can tell you  a secret that will leave your skin smooth and glowing. It is has three  simple ingredients  drum rolls please  and  it is Honey  Lemon Sugar. All you have to do is add the lemon sugar and honey on a bowl mixed and apply to your face and wait for 30minutes until the mask is dry. Make sure to rise off with warm water. and than the step two is to apply moisturizer In do time you will see your skin brighter and  smoother. Remember that a homemade facial scrub can make your skin look younger, shinier and more radiant.

Tim Hortons

To all my coffee lovers   Tim Hortons is bringing back Roll up the Rim on February 18th and their are many prizes to be won. Even though i have not won a big items i usually get the free coffee or  Donuts. May this year i will win something big I'm hoping for a car because  i can use one right now. Well lets cross our fingers and good luck everyone.