I am a firm believer in splurging every now and again. Allow yourself to eat whatever you want. Come one. It's fun. Do it. I promise you'll be OK.
This soup is requested so often. It makes a huge pot. We usually quite a bit leftover which is great for quick lunches. It's getting a bit hot for soup, but save this recipe because I haven't had anyone try it and not love it and ask for the recipe.
I always ordered the zuppa toscana from olive garden and it was so good. One day I googled the recipe and over the past couple of years I have made it over and over again and some adjustments of my own.
So, this is my take on Zuppa Toscana! Jessica's Zuppa Toscana 1lb Spicy Italian Sausage 1lb Regular Italian Sausage 1 large white onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 Package of bacon, crumbled(You can of course use as much or as little as you would like-my boyfriend is crazy over bacon so the entire thing goes in)
2 Cans of Chicken broth 2 C water
1 C Heavy Cream 5-6 Russet Potatoes, sliced thin
3 C Kale, chopped
salt and pepper In a large pot, cook the bacon until crispy. Drain the grease. Put Bacon aside. *Control your urge to eat all of the bacon while moving on to the next step. Add the
sausage, breaking it apart as it cooks. Once sausage is browned and
crumbled, place sausage with the bacon. Drain off grease leaving one TBSPto saute the onion in.
Add the onion to the pan; saute until translucent; add garlic; saute
until fragrant. Add the bacon and sausage back into the pot.
Stir in your chicken broth and potatoes, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Add kale and heavy whipping cream. Bring to a simmer. ENJOY! :)
These spicy fish tacos are so very good. You will want to make them again and again!
½ Teaspoon Paprika ¼ Teaspoon Salt ¼ Teaspoon Pepper ¼ Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper ¼ Teaspoon Onion Powder ¼ Teaspoon Cumin 3 Tilapia Filets 1 ½ Tablespoons Olive Oil 1 Avocado 4 Corn Tortillas or Flour if you prefer Measure out each of your seasonings and dump them all into a bowl. Whisk them all together and voilà! You now have your very own blackening seasoning. I know, exciting things happening here.
I
like to lightly coat my tilapia with olive oil and then the seasoning
adheres beautifully. Coat both sides generously with the mixture.
Next,
take a cookie sheet and spread a small amount of olive oil all over.
This will keep your fish from getting stuck to the pan. Place the fish
on the pan and bake for about 15 minutes. You can also cook these in a skillet on your stove top. Your preference.
Now
for the avocado! The avocado compliments these tacos so well! The fish
on its own will be very spicy, but the avocado helps cancel some of it
out without stealing the flavor. I have used mashed plain jane avocado
and it was great. This
last time I made these tacos I seasoned my avocado up a bit. I added a
dusting of ground comino, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Not too much
because the fish has so much flavor as it is but I thought it was just
right!
Warm the
tortillas. Spread as much or as little of the avocado on each tortilla
as you wish. Place about half of a tilapia filet on to each taco. Break
the filet apart a little bit.
You
can also serve with a little bit of fresh pico de gallo or salsa. You
can certainly make any adjustments you like as usual. Sometimes I like
to add in some corn or beans to switch things up and lately I also cook brown rice to fill them up even more.
As if the flavor isn't enough of a reason to love these savory fish tacos-it gets better!
The Facts! Tilapia First of all, it's cheap! Contain's
heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. These help with reduction in blood
pressure and reduced risk for certain cancers, inflammatory conditions
such as rheumatoid arthritis. Also they contain omega-6 fatty acids.
Like omega-3s, these are polyunsaturated and help lower blood
cholesterol levels, however they are thought to play a role in clotting
function, are inflammatory and susceptible to oxidation — thereby
possibly increasing risk for blood clots, arthritis, inflammatory bowel
disease and cancers. credit
Avocado Avocados
can contribute nutrients that help your teeth and bones stay strong and
healthy. Also contains nutrients that help your circulatory system and
heart function normally. Your immune system plays a vital role in
warding off illness and fighting infection. Nutrients in avocados help
your muscles grow and develop, and assist in the formation of connective
tissue. Nutrients in avocados help your body digest and metabolize
food, turning it into the energy you need to move, work and play. The
nutrients in avocados not only help you stay healthy on the inside, but
the outside as well.credit
Corn Tortilla One
corn tortilla is a healthy source of fiber, with 1.5 g in each small
serving. One of the most notable vitamins in a corn tortilla is niacin,
or vitamin B3. According to MayoClinic.com, niacin is vitamin found in
many enriched grain foods, like corn tortillas. In addition to being
important for the production of energy, niacin may also contribute to a
lower cholesterol level. Specifically, niacin may help boost your HDL,
or beneficial, cholesterol. Consuming plenty of niacin may also help
reduce your risk of atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. One
corn tortilla supplies .36 g of niacin.In addition to niacin, corn
tortillas contain a healthy dose of many other B vitamins. Klein reports
that corn tortillas contain thiamine, pantothenic acid and folate as
well. Your body
needs plenty of B vitamins to turn your food into energy. B vitamins
also help regulate your metabolism so you can be physically active; they
also reduce your risk of suffering from fatigue and weakness. credit
Spicy foods Studies
show that cultures that eat the most spicy food have much lower
incidence of heart attack and stroke. Spicy food has also been known to
increase your metabolism. credit I hope you enjoy this dish! Please let me know if this was a
hit for you and if you made any changes you're crazy about fill me in
down below in the comments. I'm always up for something new.
