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- 6 Spreadable Herb and Garlic Cheese Wedges
- ¼ cup roasted garlic, chopped
- 1 cup Sunshine Sweet corn kernels
- 1 zucchini, sliced thin in circles
- 4 small vine tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, shaved thin
- 2 cups baby arugula
- 12 ounces light mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 4 Tablespoons herb paste
- 4 100-calorie flatbreads
- 4 Tablespoons balsamic glaze
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- 16-ounces Cristobal salted cod
- 1 1/2 yellow onions, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded, cored, and chopped (about 1 cup)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
- 3 ounces green olives, chopped
- 2 epazote twigs or about 2 teaspoons epazote flakes
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 3 yellow or white potatoes, peeled and diced in 1-inch pieces
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Skinny Sweet Corn Vegetable Flatbread
April 25th, 2017This Skinny Sweet Corn Vegetable Flatbread post was sponsored by Sunshine Sweet Corn as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.
Where is Spring?
The weather teased us the last few weeks indicating marvelous with its sunshine. I know that April brings showers but, the weather has been slightly cooler than expected. I guess we can be glad that there is no snow, am I right? The past few weeks have proven to be a little more on the challenging side since I severely sprained my ankle the first week of April. I know, I have failed to really update you, my readers, but if you follow on Instagram, I have been sharing those updates there.
While my stringent exercise routine has been placed on hold, I feel like my workouts have taken a different approach. I have been stuck to crutches and a boot to continue to heal the ankle before I can get back to my normal activities. Some of those activities include cooking!!! You never know when life is going to change pace, so this has brought on a new perspective and is daily teaching me more patience.
Creative Cooking for a Demanding Lifestyle
Due to these series of events, preparing meals and cooking has proved to be challenging in the most creative ways. I have had to give instructions to my husband to cook and we have had to eat out a lot more often. Unfortunately, that takes a toll on my creative side and even for our health. When meal planning has not proved the best for our busy lives as musicians and parents, it has worked a little better these past few weeks.
I still love having the essentials in my fridge like a variety of fruit and veggies since we have some with every meal of the day including snacks. Seasonal produce is so exciting and makes for creative cooking in my kitchen. One of the most recent discoveries was finding out that I no longer had to wait until summer to enjoy sweet corn. Sunshine Sweet Corn from Florida was introduced recently and is now readily available in the spring seasons.
Sunshine Sweet Corn
I love the fact that those summer cookouts and sweet corn recipes can be highlighted in my spring recipes. Since it is grown in Florida, I imagine that the warmer weather allows for this non-GMO, cream of the crop to be available and extra sweet and tender. Now that I know that this veggie is available earlier than usual, I know that we can now add it as our springtime staple. Despite that, I was drawn to use the Sunshine Sweet Corn in a fancy yet simple meal that would bring a little sunshine in my home.
Sunshine Sweet Corn’s website has a delightful online selection of recipes but one that really caught my eye was the Sweet Corn and Vegetable Flatbread. Although it was a little higher in calories it did not deter me from creating my own version, especially since I am on Weight Watchers. The original recipe was close to 1700 calories for each flatbread but I was able to make my version for under 400 calories making it 11 smartpoints per flatbread.
Skinny Sweet Corn Vegetable Flatbread
This recipe was so ideal because I love loading my plate with veggies. Pizza is not something I enjoy quite often but since I have this lighter recipe, I can add a little chicken on occasion or enjoy the vegetarian version. These would make a great appetizer for friends or a light lunch with girlfriends with cocktails.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
Pre-heat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Lay out the flatbreads and pre-bake for 2-3 minutes, directly on rack.
Remove from oven and cool for a minute.
Spread 1 1/2 wedges on each flatbread.
Then sprinkle 1/4 cup sweet corn, divide the zucchini slices and add about 1/4 cup diced tomatoes.
Scatter about 2 tablespoons of thin red onions.
Grate 2 light string mozzarella cheese (about 3 ounces) and sprinkle evenly on top. Sprinkle with a half teaspoon of kosher salt.
Place each prepared flatbread in the oven and bake until crispy about 7 minutes.
Cut the flatbreads into 8 pieces.
Divide arugula between the flatbreads and drizzle 1 teaspoon of balsamic glaze.
More on Sunshine Sweet Corn
Sunshine Sweet Corn is now available and is on sale at your local grocery store. For more ideas on recipes or to know more about the brand, check out their social links below.
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Spring Inspiration this Friday Frenzy
April 21st, 2017Spring inspiration comes in many ways. I will be the first one to say that I love scrolling and discovering new posts especially ones that are perfect for the spring season. DO you have favorite spring produce that you enjoy? Do you have recipes you enjoy making with them? These would make a great addition to the link party below. Add your crafts and recipes that you would love to share with our audience.
Friday Frenzy and Hosts
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Spring Inspiration – Friday Favorites
Last week we had several share some of their favorite craft and food recipes and here are some that really piqued my interest:
Vintage Step Stools: I am totally not the crafty type but I love gawking over creative pieces likes these step stools. They scream spring and can be used in multiple ways. Thanks Penny for sharing such a cute project!
I am a big coffee lover so I was glad to see this deliciously Easy Homemade Caramel Frappe. It is definitely ideal as the weather gets warmer. I might go run into the kitchen to make one as I write this…… 🙂 Thanks Lydia for such a tasty recipe.
The next recipe that caught my eye was Rachel’s Spring Macarons. Macarons have been on my to-make list for a LONG time and her recipe inspired me to make these. I simply cannot wait. Don’t you love the color? So dreamy!
Anyone need a special project for themselves or for their kids? Laura’s Waldorf Swap Bird Nest for Spring are amazingly cute! I cannot stop looking at them and imagining an evening making them. I love them!
How about ending Friday with a cocktail? I know I definitely want to have one of Jacqui’s Mixed Berry Moscow Mule at the end of this day. Cheers!
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Southern Mexican-Style Salted Cod with Brown Rice
April 18th, 2017This recipe for Southern Mexican-Style Salted Cod has been entered as part of the CFE International Blogger Recipe Challenge. This product can be found at Cousins, H-Mart, Jetro, Price Chopper, Price Rite. Affiliate links are present in post and is helpful in keeping this blog active.
My Love for Cooking
I am asked many times how I come up with all my meal creations. I really believe that if you grow up a certain way seeing how meals are prepared, that is where the inspiration and gift of cooking is instilled. My fraternal grandmother was amazing in the kitchen as was my grandfather and my mother as well as my maternal grandmother created such great dishes, without recipes!!
Most recently, I was asked what type of cuisine I loved preparing, but I could not pinpoint it. While I am half Mexican and half Chilean, thanks to my parent’s marriage, my inspiration in the kitchen is quite different. I do not solely cook one cuisine but have always tried different cuisines. So while I am gifted in the kitchen, thanks to God and my family, I do not focus on one cuisine. I finally realized that I really love preparing Middle Eastern food.
Salted Cod or Bacalao
One of the challenges I have made for myself was to learn dishes that my maternal grandmother made while I was growing up. Every time we headed own to Mexico, especially during the Christmas holidays, I remember the spread she and my aunts would make. It was so amazing and very memorable. One of the dishes I distinctly remember NOT liking was a salted cod called Bacalao Mexicano. The dish was so fishy, pungent and really salty. I could not even bring myself to really enjoy it but now as an adult I was determined to take another look at this dish.
Before I could even start making this recipe I knew I would have to call my grandmother to make sure I was going to be making it the way I remembered. Last time I called her for a recipe, she told me not to waste my time in the labor intensive recipe. I laughed because it was not what I expected. This time around, she was much more compliant. Where does one find salted cod, you might ask? The particular brand I was sent, called Cristobal, can be found at Cousins, H-Mart, Jetro, Price Chopper, Price Rite.
Southern Mexican-Style Salted Cod
After I got an idea of the way my grandmother made her dish I decided to try the dish twice made her way, and then made with my own spin. After I finished the whole meal, I served it as dinner for my family with steamed brown rice and a side of green beans. It was still a little cool otherwise I would have paired the dish with a cabbage salad. The key to this dish is how long the salted cod is soaked in water. The longer it stays in the water the less salty the dish will be upon consumption.
I soaked the fish for 36 hours in the fridge. I drained the water after 18 hours and added fresh water for another 18 hours. I then drained the fish again and tried to remove as much water from the fish. I placed it in the food processor and chopped finely. Meanwhile, I sautéed onions and red bell pepper in a large pan. I placed crushed tomatoes into the sautéed veggies and added minced garlic and added a spice called epazote that is mostly used in Mexican dishes. I found it at a local Mexican grocery store.
Once I processed the salted cod, I added it to the tomato and veggie sauce and then added green olives. Don’t get me wrong, but the saltiness of the olives adds a different depth and not more salt to a salted cod. I roasted the potatoes in the oven before folding them into the cod and tomato mixture. I decided that roasting the potatoes would add a caramelized aspect and even a sweet note. I was right! I loved it roasted rather than steamed. Once all the ingredients were folded into the tomato mixture I added a little more water and I allowed it to simmer on low for about 45 minutes to an hour.
Easy Family Recipe even for Toddlers
Southern Mexican-Style Salted Cod
Prep Time: 36 hours
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Keywords: saute soup/stew entree seafood sugar-free gluten-free low-carb fish potatoes cod Christmas Mexican summer winter
Ingredients (serves 5)
Salted Cod
For Southern Mexican-Style Salted Cod
For roasted potatoes
Instructions
Salted Cod
Remove fish from packaging and place in a bowl. Cover with water and place in fridge. Drain water from fish after 18 hours and cover again with fresh water for another 18 hours. Drain water again and dry fish removing as much water from fish.
Place fish in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Set aside.
Roasted Potatoes
Preheat oven to 425F and place diced potatoes on baking sheet and cook for 15-20 minutes. Prepare the salted cod dish. Set aside potatoes out of oven until next instructions.
Southern Mexican-Style Salted Cod
In a large skillet, add olive oil. Heat on medium heat and add onions and peppers. Cook for about 7 minutes or until soft. Add the tomatoes, water, garlic, and bouillon cube. Fold the fish into the tomato mixture and add the epazote. Cook for about 45 minutes. Add the green olives and roasted potatoes and cook for another 15-20 minutes.
Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley. Serve with brown rice and a side of green beans.
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Friday Frenzy with Spring Ideas
April 14th, 2017It’s the Friday before Easter, and our calender of activities have been filled!! Between having an ankle injury and concerts and services to attend, it’s been hard to juggle it all, especially with three little girls. This week I wished I did a few more recipes and crafts but it’s quite difficult trying to figure stay mobile and also be productive.
What have you guys been doing this week? Share your recipes below our even your craft ideas. I always love seeing new ideas for my girls.
Welcome to the Friday Frenzy. Your place to share the best of your crafts and recipes on the web. What makes us so special? Four Blogs means quadruple the exposure for maximum traffic. Please follow your hosts
Laura at Little House Big Alaska Pinterest Facebook Instagram
Rachel of Trampling Rose Pinterest Facebook Instagram
Noelle of Opera Singer in the Kitchen Pinterest Facebook Instagram
Kelly from Kelly Lynn’s Sweets & Treat Pinterest Facebook Instagram
I’m all about breakfast any day, not just during holidays. How yummy does this Quick Coffee Cake from Savory Moments look?
And if you’re still in need of some Easter decorations, check out these easy, glittery/twine eggs from Cut Off in the Keweenaw:
Looking for something fun to make with kids? These Homemade Brownie Easter Bunnies from Home Cooking Memories are just adorable!
Don’t forget to share what you’ve been up to!
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Introducing Friday Frenzy
April 7th, 2017I am so excited to be one of two NEW hosts of Friday Frenzy. I would love to introduce you to new ideas and even joinin on the excitement every Friday. This week, check out what my blogger friend, Laura, has introduced as some of her favorites from around the web. GO and add YOUR favorite links and discover some ideas for spring and even Easter! We all know we need more ideas for the upcoming months so let this be a source of inspiration. Make sure to get to know all the hosts of this lovely party. Happy Friday!
Welcome to the Friday Frenzy. Your place to share the best of your crafts and recipes on the web. What makes us so special? Four Blogs means quadruple the exposure for maximum traffic.
Please follow your hosts:
Laura at Little House Big Alaska Pinterest Facebook Instagram
Rachel of Trampling Rose Pinterest Facebook Instagram
Noelle of Opera Singer in the Kitchen Pinterest Facebook Instagram
Kelly from Kelly Lynn’s Sweets & Treat Pinterest Facebook Instagram
So let’s kick off our Friday Frenzy with with a little creative fun from Deanie’s Stash. She’s sharing how to make perfect speckled eggs and you won’t believe how easy and fun they are to make.
Next up is a post from our very own Rachel of Trampling Rose. GUYS Malted Milk Cupcakes with Salted Bourbon Frosting, someone make these for me stat!
Joy from a Vintage Green hit an amazing estate sale and some of her finds are so beautiful. Look at that pitcher, I know a hutch that would love to have that sitting in it…
And here’s a fun little craft that just about anyone can pull off in an hour. This sweet little Easy Felted Bunny can be made with an old felted sweater, the thin kind, save your thick ones for mittens. 
