#ive made some pesto and salt

[should-david-be-there]

david tennant in the wild (garlic)

[peevishpants]

IF ANYONE HAS TRIED AND TESTED ZUCC COOKING METHODS/RECIPES/HACKS LMK!!! sadly no deep frying bc i do not have the tools or the mental fortitude

have tried:

roasted slices

chunks in thai curry

will try soon if the stars align and i have everything in my inventory (EDITED):

Sweet

zucc bread *** multiple praises, + cream cheese frosting? + chocolate chips?

Apple Crisp but zucchini?!

Zucc nut muffs

Savoury

zucc noodles *** needs spiralizer

shredded zucchini fritters

korean zucchini pancakes

regular zucchini pancakes: julienned zucchini + salt + black pepper + enough flour to release zucc water, pan fried, + green onion + dried krill

zucc sandwich thing: chop into thick planes, grill, add feta btwn 2 planes, dip in flour and egg, fry!

consider buying an airfryer purely for zucchini *** needs airfryer

zucc rounds + butter + oil, pan fried + chicken stock to deglaze, + spices (onion pow, gar pow, paprika, pep, italian seasoning, chili flakes, parsley, fresh gar, etc! can be anything), boil off stock + salt

Added to albondigas (meatball tomato stew-like soup)

Added pan fried to pasta. Bonus points for shrimp scampi *** zucc + shrimp synergy???

Savoury (Oven)

Pasta can also be made BAKED in the OVEN, allegedly

Battered in potato starch, + olive oil + spices, bake + broil

Salted zucchini cake (looks like a quiche?)

Zucc Tart: + mustard, red pesto bottom

Zucc Pie: pillsbury crescent roll dough crust + baked cheese top

Stuffed zucc boats: hollow out insides, + ground meat + zucc insides + peps onions spices, bake in double boiler (water insulation), broil + cheese + breadcrumbs on top

Rice bake: Onions + zucchini chopped small in baking dish, + olive oil + water, bake until soft. Add arborio rice (1:3 rice:water) and dill. Bake until the rice is done. Mix egg + milk, pour on top, broil until golden. Serve with garlic, yogurt, and feta sauce.

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thank u for ur responses everyone ive edited and expanded my list above by an ambitious amount. added some links to some promising recipes! sorry if my recipe shorthand is confusing haha

its zucchini girl summer and ive never felt more alive. thanks for putting me on all sorts of New Food Concepts !!!

friends put me onto zucchinis a while ago and holy shit i love zucchinis

[shytiff]

Feb 2021 Wins

1 - osce study with clara almira, tryout 9 fkui, tryout review with clar, study sesh with clara that finished at about 10 pm. watched some youtube vids together til 11:15 pm. no longer sleepy, so i made my cv and finished it at about 3 in the morning lmao, bcs i saw this interning opportunity and i was like “damn i should make my cv”

2 - woke up at 7 am, didnt shower lmao, off to kiara for vaccination. Waited for a bit and i finally got it. ate mamdaging pesto rice with beef at kamkan w/ ren ness ara akisyah. talked at studied osce a bit. waited for mom to pick me up. until when do i need someone else to pick me up. i feel helpless and i hate that i cant just ride my motorbike because its too tiring. went back and dad got mad at me bcs i didnt greet him when leaving and entering the house. I truly didnt see him when i entered even though i heard sumn lmao. He said sumn along the lines of "you can always leave if u dont like me" (which is lowkey appealing). I cried bcs i felt sad and annoyed with our terrible emotional parent-daughter relationship. Hold the tears for a bit to study with clara. Darkened the room and slept still in my going-out clothes. I did not shower today lmao,,,,

3 - woke up at 10 am. Tryout and review w clara. Psych coaching. Psych practice with irun. Called lau and dajen bcs hes leving to medan. Randomly checked my email and my intern submission, which i emailed yesterday, that turns out the doctor replied at 8pm yesterday asking for interview today 11 am. And i saw it @ 6 pm. Aka super late. The stupidest thing ive ever done in FKUI. No cap. :( i panicked and it gave me a reason to talk with dad (asking how to reply) so i guess its a form of effort to banish the awkwardness between us. Studied w clara. I hope the doctor can forgive me. Its one loose end after the other lately.

4 - went to starbucks with atikah. got treated matcha latte yayy. cicil osce. called clara to learn imunisasi. went to kaleyo w atikah clara, ate bebek muda cabe ijo yumm. talked abt a lot of things in a span of 1-2 hours. we’re all pragmatist lmaoo. 

5 - osce briefing, DV osce practice w irun, watched run bts again lmaoo since knowing my osce schedule is thursday. read buku osce biru. 

6 - slept and lazed around til 1 pm. went to flavola since the construction was so noisy. osce simulation with UKMPPD Wibu. turns out flavola’s siomay is very fulfilling.

7 - todays construction noise escape is jco. Bought jcool double with almonds and chocolate crunchy. A bit of psych practice w aisyah. After maghrib practiced neuro w irun

8 - had no mood to study in the morning. Went to flavola, kopsusss coklat as usual. Reviewed osce materials (theres some tea about what might come out). Reviewed again at home (even tho i procrastinated from 6-9pm). Asked my bro for some ovo bcs i bought a mini keyboard in tokped lmaoooooo so random

9 - went to merra (ara and nessa’s place) but mom drove dad to the airport first. stome osce study, group consolidation for osce, tried mad bagel (the garlic cream cheese and tuna salad). the bagel was quite dense and fulfilling. the garlic cream cheese is quite heavy. arrived at home by 9 pm, went straight to sleep

10 - omg dr eva contacted me again :”) and i got the chance to be ecmocard research assistant. osce study. line call with ara. matcha latte. studied in juan’s room bcs it was so noisy. the keyboard i ordered arrived lolll cant wait to try. i dont know if its the anxiety or fear but i cant sleep and forced myself to sleep 11pm-ish

11 - osce. Went early to learn sumn more w ara tri. Osce (i forgot opv for the 5 mo old baby in peds station 😭 there was dr yogi omg) prayed zuhur and ashar in merra while waiting for pick up (i rly wish i could just bring my own vehicle but motorbike is rly tiring). Finally tried the mini keyboard, with earphones on. Practiced the song aku bukan untukmu by rossa lmao bu sihar taught us that in 33. I felt rly excited and not sleepy afterwards (that "normal" feeling with nothing looming). Its been a while since i tried something new, voluntarily. I guess its kind of what i felt when i tried the korean duolingo. That lasted for a couple months. Lets see how this keyboard thingy goes

12 - finally finished reviewing to oneshot (took ages lmao). Lazed around

13 - inten ukmppd w ness ren ara @ merraaa always. Went through 5 pdfs. Tried fastfit chicken burger and sweet potato fries. Quite fulfilling. Went back home and straight to bed (didnt eat anymore)

14 - started my day late as usual on weekdays lmaoo. flavola kopsus coklat as usual at my usual seat facing the window. did padi final tryout, score: 69. booty call with fianti, did mindset tryout, got 76,5.

15 - lazed tilll i start my day as usual @ 11-ish. Reviewed to padi final answers. Wow it sure took some damn time. My attention span is rly horrible when im alone in my room

16 - second dose of vaccine today. the rain was POURING. mom and emir waited in mcd. read half of aipki citation. 

17 - finished aipki citation, read CBT 2020 batch I and 2019 batch III questions. read a fantastic slow burn dramione fic. reviewed the last to solid.

18 - accompanied clara for swab antigen near airport train station (we came with motorbike since clara’s car was used). got called over by the police bcs we were in the car-only road lmaooo. went over optima tryout 2021. 

19 - cicil ukmppd at flavola with the usual menu, read some more afterwards

20 - ended up going to tamel bcs the flood in tb simatupang toll. Stayed w nessa and henny. Ate garlic carbonara spaghetti by bittersweet najla. Quite good for the price. Went over mediko questions with nessa and first session citation. Atikah sent some krispy kreme donuts 🥺🥺

21 - woke up at 4 bcs henny and nessa already did. Ate cold kanayam for bfast. Did ukmppd. I flagged quite a lot of questions huaa. I hope i can pass, aamiin. Went to tamel to get stuff (nebeng oca uye), climbed jembor to get to akis et al. Went to aeon (super crowded tffff), followed by ikea (parked at decathlon). Ate at both places (shared portion w kris lmaoo we get full quick). Aeon sushi and ikea meatball. So fulll. Went out of ikea to be briefed by dr Debby (ecmocard) and put my stuff to mom's car. Went in ikea again. And finally we went back. such a good sleep yall

22 - relaxed and i mean RELAXXXED. woke up and slept again. showered to prepare to go to harkit for intern briefing. i was late (thanks daan mogot road) and had to grabbike from untar. put on some sheet mask (natrep rose) bcs im realizing i need to fix my face and look decent for this new environment lmaoo.

23 - left home at 7 am, went through highway (i aint repeating daan mogot tragedy again). walked a bit backwards bcs the hightway exit was infront of dharmais. super slow progress on entering medical datas. took half a day to get one. and another half for the other. ate marugame udon, somay, chicken katsu and otak otak. we finished after maghrib and im writing this while waiting for mom

24 -  tried salted egg dori rice from salt inc. its quite salty and eneg inducing (a bit more than eatlah), but for the price (19k after cashback) i wont complain. Went back home before maghrib but there was still some medical record stuff i did in my room.

25 - magang as usual. Tried chicken egg salad from salad hut. Bought ice french hazelnut coffee from lawson coz i just cant take it anymore (the slump and sleepyness). I feel like the moment that sugary beverage enters my system i rise like a freshly watered plant. First meeting with dr eva and the others

26 - felt so tired even in the morning. Its 9 am and im already ordering janjiw coffee (with hazelnut and milo, quite sweet. Like a mix of kopiko and milo). Slow progress today i dunno why. Lunch is nayam rica2 and egg for 21k. Went back home by tj and mom picked me at gajah 2

27 - i hate to say this but bcs for 5 days now ive been fighting sleeping instincts, i snap out of sleepiness easier in the morning. Nasi uduk for brekkie. Moved some stuff up bcs the noise, played keyboard. Learned the (difficult) chords to tyler's see you again and im feeling satisfied. Went to racheel's place. Got fed chicken noodle. And then off to silvi's with devi also. Got fed chicken rice and dimsum. Thanks to friends im eating superwell today🥺

28 - relaxed at home. Skipped breakfast bcs i fell asleep and ate heartily in the afternoon. Evening run w racheel at citra 6

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Week 2

June 22

We took Saturday pretty easy since we were out pretty late on Friday. We went out to lunch at a cute little cafe called “Casa muamor,” I got a pasta and pesto dish which was alright id give it a 7/10 the sauce to pasta ratio was kind of off and the sauce was really oily. I also ordered an orange juice which like all the other places we have been was delicious. After lunch I went back to the residencia and just hung out with my roommate and some of the guys from here. That was pretty much all we did on Saturday nothing too exciting. 

June 23

We woke up to go get brunch and we went to “El Galeon,” the restaurant that's right around here. I got a “Pollo Completo,” sandwich which was huge and it also came with a side of fries. Besides the portion being huge and not being able to finish it was delectable and the restaurant has redeemed itself from that subpar salad I got from there the previous time. I also ordered an orange juice (what's new). 

After lunch, some of us went to San Telmo to go to their version of a flea market with a bunch of artisanal things. The Market goes for about five blocks and we went around 2:30 and let me tell you it was PACKED. It was really cool to see all the things people had, my one gift that i want to get for myself is something leather whether that be a jacket or a purse since leather is something Argentina is known for. The only thing that one should be very careful to watch out for pickpockets since there are so many people and usually you can't be distracted looking at cute stuff, one thing I did was make sure my cross body was over my body then i put my jacket over so that my cross body wasn't really exposed. 

After walking down the whole market it took us about two hours and then we decided to head back to the residencia. I took a mini nap and then got ready for dinner with our other professor. We all went to this restaurant called “calden del soho.” It was really nice but the prices were pretty expensive (thank god this was one of our program meals hehehe), I got a flank piece of pork. It was actually funny because i had no idea what piece of meat to order and my friend ashlyn who is now a vegetarian was helping me pick lol the irony. Any way when my plate came out my mouth was droooooling, it smelled so good and let me tell you the moment i put that first piece in my mouth i was in heaven.

 I also got some of our professors salad which was just a normal “ensalada completa,” we also got some wine to accompany our dinner. I'm not the most knowledgeable on wine but i know i do like red wine. The bottle we got was “ Saint Felicien Malbec,” I had three glasses so I guess you could say I liked it.

For dessert I got a “Flan,” for those that don't know it's basically a custard with caramel. I feel like you can easily mess up flan but thankfully it was made to perfection. We were also celebrating our friends Tyler’s birthday! So happy birthday again tyler! After dinner we went home and got into bed since we had school the next morning.

June 24 

Today we had school and I feel no matter how much sleep one gets mondays will always be difficult. Thankfully we only had class till 1:30pm. After class, some of us went to “Che Taco” a place right off of the “Independencia” stop on the blue line. I got some tacos de carne, let me tell you I didn't think I was gonna be satisfied because mexican food in Argentina some people would question it. I was pleasantly surprised! We also got some guac & chips and they were finger licking good, i also got a Jugo de Jamaica (hibiscus) and it was too good to be true.

After lunch we went back to the residencia and I took a little nap (no surprise there) and then got myself ready for dinner. We went to a restaurant in Palermo called “Moriela,” I had the absolute pleasure of seeing my longtime friend Becca and she came with us. We shared a margarita pizza and a bottle of red wine (not sure what kind but it was great). 

After dinner some of us went to get some drinks to continue celebrating our friend's birthday. We went to Ragnar the bar we had previously went too, we stayed for about an hour or two and then went on home since we had class the next day.

(my friend Juan says he loves the rain... lol)

June 25

Today after school we went to go get Empanadas from a place down the street. I got one cheese and onion, one chicken and one steak. My favorite one was surprisingly the cheese and onion one.   

on the way home we had a mini photo shoot.

And then just before we got home I had to stop by a grocery store to look for an item targeted to kids and see what the nutrition labels looked liked and if they were easy to find. On top of this we had to see what the regulations were compared to the ones in argentina. It was interesting because you see how much power there is in something so small. The labels were so small and kind of hard to find mean while here in the usa everyone knows where they will be placed and legible. 

When we finally made it home people were gathering so that we could cut into the cake for tylers birthday! We didn't have plates so people were kinda just eating it out of the cartoon it was a cute bonding moment :’). 

For dinner we went to a restaurant here in palermos “EL pinguino de palermo”.  I got a milanesa completa, and a side of puree de papa, and wait for it...and to drink i got orange juice. It was a 7.45/10. I've had better milanesa to be honest but it also wasn't the worst ive had. 

After dinner we just chilled and then I went to bed.

June 26

Honestly, the best thing to see when you are walking to school at 8:40 am in like forty-degree weather is a dog walker with so many cute dogs. He was really doing the damn thing. He is brave because although these dogs and a lot of the dogs they are well trained but i still wonder if something just set them off and they all go running in one direction he is flyiiiiiiin. 

After seeing the dogs before class you just know after class is going to be great. Our other professor who is also on this trip took us to an empanada place and i got 2 cebolla y queso, a carne one and a Pikachu one.  Cebolla and queso one had just a bit too much cheese for my liking. The carne one was like a 7.4/10 i feel like it was just good, nothing too crazy.

Also a little tangent about argentine napkins... like what's up. You can't really call these things napkins i think it's deceiving. 

Anywaysss after lunch we got back on the subte and got off at plaza italia which is like two blocks from our resi, and walked to the Eva Peron Museum. The only thing to say is *Mind Blown*. If you like history stuff and museums then I highly recommend. She was so impactful on the Argentine history and it's insane how she started out as an actress and went to creating programs to uplift women and children is great. We can each have our own opinions on Peronismo but if this woman had people grieving for 15 days you have to agree that she did something.

For dinner I went to this pay by the weight place and it was great. I got some noodles, fried rice, orange chicken and lettuce & cucumber and put some lime juice and salt over it.

June 27

After school rachel and i went to the travel agency to try to book our trip we took the subte like three different times cause of GPS lol. But on the way we got some McDonalds and i got a “cajita feliz” (happy meal) and it was so cute. The yogurt it came with was so small and it was just great. I also got a toy :) ! Anyway we also stumbled on a cute boutique where rachel got a cute shirt and leather skirt. The owner also gave me some tips for my upcoming vacation with my mom and dad to patagonia at the end of the program. We went walking a couple blocks to the travel agency but they weren’t that much help and it was just no point in going but since we got micky d’s and advice it wasn't that bad. 

Here is some candy i got it's their version of laffy taffy but much softer, it's good!

Our friends from the resi took us to this really cute garden we saw some ducks that got a little too close for comfort and they had these statues all over the park so it was really cool. 

For dinner we went to this burger place in Palermo “Burger Joint” i got “la Jamaica”. I'm not the biggest fan of burgers but it was so fricken good! It had bacon on it cheese lettuce and honey mustard and more. I got it with a side of fries and pesto-mayo. I was so happy with this meal and i was so mad I had to tap out it's a really big portion i think i definitely would have shared but it just tasted so good.

June 28

After school Rachel and I got a tostada (bread with ham and cheese ) from the cafe right by our resi, “Banova” (okay it's actually an ice cream store but i didn't know that because ive never seen anyone get ice cream from there lol)

We later went to cronico a bar in plaza serrano to watch the argentina - venezuela game (sorry bella lol). I don't know why i got just a salad but it wasn't even all that good. Again for my liking it had a bit too much cheese which I think was provolone so it was just a bit odd for me. I would give it a 7/10.

 After the game, my friends and I walked to the bakery our resi and got some pastries. They were delicious. We also played some uno and lets just say it got pretty competitive. 

After this I went straight to bed and got excited for our trip to Puerto Iguazu!

June 29

I had to get up at 6am because I hadn't packed for our trip and we had to be out the door by 7am. I somehow packed and got ready without being fully awake. We all piled into a bus and headed for the local airport (AEP). Let me tell you I was soooo excited to know that we'd be going to somewhere semi warm for the weekend. I was even able to pull out my bathing suit for a little but of tanning.

We got to the airport and got checked in and were ready to be on our plane around 8:30 and when we got to the airport we landed at about 10:30. 

Once we landed we headed to our hotel St. George. We tried to check in but the rooms wouldn't be ready by 2pm so some of us went to a pay by the weight place by the hotel i got a piece of fish milanesa, mashed potatoes, gnocchi (i now know this is not for me), some yuca and broccoli. It was good not sure really how to describe it but you wouldn't be missing out if you didn't eat there... 

After we ate we walked on the main road and stopped to get some ice cream. This is really sweet but if you ever had Mogul candies it tastes just like it. 

I was able to sit by the pool and was in love with the warmth.

 After we showered we walked to el hito de las 3 fronteras where argentina meets paraguay and brazil. I couldn't believe my eyes. I was so glad we also caught sunset because it just looked beautiful.

I was starting to get hungry and knew it was going to be at least another 30 min until we got back to the hotel because we went walking, so i got some popcorn and if you know my grandma or me you know we love salt. This popcorn was heaven.

So we still had another hour before dinner so we decided to stop by this mexican restaurant called “Tacopado”.  My friend Blue and I split a taco combo that came with one carne taco, one pollo taco, nachos and papas aztecas that had chimichurri and mayanose on it. Pretty delish. I was pretty satisfied for mexican food in argentina (that was prepared by argentinians).

After our “appetizers” we still had dinner at the hotel. I was not too hungry so i got a caesar salad. Eh it was good besides those four huge pieces of cheese on top. Rachel and I shared a brownie and ice cream with caramel. I loved the top of the brownie because it was a pool of caramel and that's the only part I really ate lol. 

After this I went to bed because we had a long day ahead of us.

I know this post is a week late but I’ve been doing a lot of traveling so I did not have my laptop with me. Hope you enjoyed the post!

Con amor,

T.L.

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crispy rice and egg bowl with ginger-scallion vinaigrette

It’s really unfortunate timing, because we’ve got a long year to go and I at one point had many great and luminous cooking plans for it, but they’re all cancelled now because on the afternoon of January 4th, before 2019 had really even kicked in, I ate the best thing I had or will all year or maybe ever — because what would the internet be without some unnecessary melodrama — and I threw it together from a mess of leftovers in my fridge.

Don’t you hate it when those lifestyle guru-types tell you about the meals they threw together from their leftovers, which just happen to be in tip-top shape, chromatically balanced, and Instagram-perfect. In real life, or at least mine, leftovers are a lot of Let’s Never Speak About That Again, the best of intentions cut short by poor planning, the now shamed and guilt-ridden humans responsible for the disgrace vowing to do better by that murky bag of herbs and liquefied cucumber next time.

But not last week. Last week, on January 1st, I made David Chang’s Bo Ssam, something I do once a year or so when I want to make a jaw-dropping feast for a crowd with exactly three ingredients (pork shoulder, salt, sugar) even a person living through the aftereffects of an evening of daquiris can handle. Of course, because most three-ingredient recipes are a lie, there are a few other things you make to serve with it: a Ssam sauce (it’s like a vinaigrette), a ginger-scallion sauce (a riff on the classic Cantonese sauce), rice, and I always like to serve it with marinated julienned carrots and thinly sliced cucumbers so needless to say, these leftovers were well above-average. Bo Ssam makes a lot; we ate it on the 1st, the 2nd, and the 3rd before we were finally out of pork, but I still had a smidge left of everything else so for lunch on that 4th day of the year, I put it all in a bowl and topped it with a crispy fried egg.

But first, I crisped the rice. The world of crisped, stuck-pot, scorched, fried, and tahdig-ed rice is vast and nuanced and fascinating and I’m not going to even try to do it justice here, but what they all have in common, what they all know, is that cooked rice that’s been allowed to crisp is a glorious thing. My favorite — short-grain brown or white rice — is particularly good at this, starchy and thick enough to be both crackly edged and tender-centered in a single grain. (What a showoff.) It, apparently, smells like popcorn when you cook it.

I have told every single person I’ve seen or spoken to since about how amazing this lunch was (their eyes mostly glazed over, it’s fine, I understand) and now it’s your turn. I’ve tried to pare it down to just the most essential parts — crispy rice, a crispy egg, and a ginger-scallion-sauce-meets-vinaigrette — plus whatever crunchy or leftover vegetables you have around. I hope it becomes your new favorite 2019 meal, too.

Previously

One year ago: Boulevardier Two years ago: Crusty Baked Cauliflower and Farro Three years ago: Ugly-But-Good Cookies and Swiss Chard Pancakes Four years ago: Mushroom Marsala Pasta Bake Five years ago: Coconut Tapioca Pudding and Chicken Pho Six years ago: Ethereally Smooth Hummus and Gnocchi in Tomato Broth Seven years ago: Apple Sharlotka Eight years ago: Vanilla Bean Pudding and Pizza with Bacon, Onions, and Cream Nine years ago: Barley Risotto with Beans and Greens and Poppy Seed Lemon Cake Ten years ago: Almond-Vanilla Rice Pudding and Light Wheat Bread Eleven years ago: Lemon Bars and Crunchy Baked Pork Chops Twelve years ago: Balthazar’s Cream of Mushroom Soup and World Peace Cookies

And for the other side of the world: Six Months Ago: Bourbon Peach Smash 1.5 Years Ago: Confetti Party Cake 2.5 Years Ago: Peaches and Cream Bunny Cake 3.5 Years Ago: Green Beans with Almond Pesto 4.5 Years Ago: Sticky Sesame Chicken Wings

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Fresh and Zesty Spaghetti With Prawns, Pesto and Pistachios Recipe

Recipe by Pete Evans

If you’re looking for a recipe that’s quick and easy to make but still packs the full flavors of a home-cooked meal, then this spaghetti with prawns, pesto and pistachios recipe from world-class chef Pete Evans is a must-try. With juicy prawns and zucchini noodles drenched in homemade pesto sauce, there’s no doubt that this is a dish that everyone will enjoy. Best of all, it’s loaded with nutrient-filled ingredients that make every bite a treat for your health.

For more scrumptious ketogenic recipes like this one, grab a copy of the “Fat for Fuel Ketogenic Cookbook,” which will hit the shelves November 14. I teamed up with Pete to create this cookbook to help people start a ketogenic diet more easily through flavorful and healthy dishes.

Serves: 4

  Ingredients:

4 tablespoons coconut oil

1 1/2 pounds wild-caught raw prawns or shrimp, shelled and deveined, with tails intact

4 to 5 zucchinis, spiralized into thin noodles

  Pesto:

2 garlic cloves, chopped

1 large handful of basil leaves, plus extra to serve

1 large handful of mint leaves

2 ounces pine nuts, toasted

1/2 cup olive oil

1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

  To serve:

Extra virgin olive oil

1/2 cup pistachio nuts, toasted and roughly chopped

Lemon wedges

Chili flakes

  Procedure:

To make the pesto, place all the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and whiz until the herbs and nuts are finely chopped. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Melt 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Season the prawns or shrimp with salt and pepper, then cook, in batches, for one minute on each side until just cooked through. Remove the prawns or shrimp from the pan and set aside, cover to keep warm.

Wipe the pan clean and place over medium heat. Add the remaining coconut oil and the zucchini spaghetti and sauté for two minutes until the zucchini is almost cooked through. Season with a little salt and pepper.

Remove from the heat, add the cooked prawns and the pesto and toss to combine.

5.       Transfer the spaghetti mixture to a large platter or serving plates, drizzle on some extra-virgin olive oil, sprinkle over the pistachios, add a squeeze of lemon juice and scatter on some basil leaves and a few chili flakes, if desired.

Tip: Zucchinis contain plant lectins, which may have problematic effects on your health. To safely reduce their lectin content, I advise deseeding and removing the skins, as these are what contain the most amount of lectins.

Use a spiralizer that removes the seeds or manually peel and deseed the zucchinis, and then cut them into thin strips using a knife. It may take a bit more effort, but the results are worth it.

  Check Out the Numerous Health Benefits of Zucchini Noodles

There’s no doubt that the star of this tasty dish is the zucchini noodles. They are a healthy no-grain and no-wheat alternative to pasta, which is made from processed flour and contains gluten that may disturb your gut flora and promote yeast overgrowth.[i] But aside from keeping your digestive tract in check, zucchini noodles also provide an impressive array of nutrients, including:

Antioxidants

  Zucchini contains a variety of flavonoid antioxidants, including zeaxanthin, carotene and lutein — all of which help fight off free radicals, prevent diseases and delay the process of aging.

Potassium

  Zucchini is an excellent source of potassium, a nutrient that helps regulate blood pressure levels, support cardiovascular health and improve bone and muscle strength.[ii]

Vitamin B

  Zucchini is rich in vitamins B6, B1, B2, B3, choline and folate, which are all important for supporting the production of new cells, fighting free radicals, regulating the digestive system and balancing the blood sugar levels.[iii]

Zinc

  Zucchini is a good source of zinc, which helps regulate blood glucose levels and supports the immune system.[iv]

Magnesium

  A hundred grams of zucchini contain 4 percent of the daily recommended value for magnesium, which is one of the most important minerals in the body, as it affects numerous biochemical reactions.

Phosphorus

  Zucchini contains high amounts of phosphorus, an essential mineral that boosts digestion, promote bone growth and support cognitive development.[v]

  Keep in mind, though, that most zucchinis available in the market today are genetically modified, so make sure that you purchase this vegetable from a healthy and organic source. The seeds and skin of zucchini also contain lectins, which may have a negative effect on your health. As mentioned above, don’t forget to peel and deseed them to reduce their lectin content.

What Makes Pesto Sauce Good for Your Heath?

A homemade pesto sauce makes for a zesty and nutritious dish, thanks to its herbs and spices. The main ingredient for this sauce is basil, which is considered one of the healthiest herbs.

Basil is rich in vitamin K, which is essential for maintaining good bone health, clear arteries and healthy blood clotting. It also contains vitamin A, which can help fight the effects of free radicals. Plus it has antibacterial properties, thanks to its volatile oil content. Some of the other herbs and spices that make pesto sauce nutritious include:

Garlic

  Garlic contains a variety of vitamins, minerals, essential enzymes and antioxidants that can help prevent cancer and heart disease, as well as bacterial and fungal infections.

Mint

  Mint contains antioxidants and minerals, such as zinc, copper and magnesium. It also has vitamins A, B2 and C.

Olive oil

  Olive oil is known as a healthy oil that’s rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), making it useful for weight management and preventing cardiovascular diseases.

Pine nuts

  Pine nuts can help suppress the appetite, which makes it an ideal food for people who are trying to lose weight.

  It may also help boost energy, improve heart and eye health and prevent premature aging.

Black pepper

  Black pepper is an excellent source of manganese, vitamin K, iron and fiber. It may also help get rid of toxins, control blood pressure levels and improve bone health.

Lemon juice

  Lemon juice doesn’t contain fructose, which makes it safe to consume by diabetics. Its citric acid content is also a natural antioxidant.

  Beware of Farmed Seafood: Make Sure That You’re Buying Only Wild-Caught Prawns

Seafood farms, also known as aquaculture, are touted as a “sustainable solution” to overfishing. However, numerous investigations have shown that these seafood farms are actually causing more ecological destruction by using immature fishes as feeds.

To make matters worse, antibiotics and toxic pesticides are also being routinely used in shrimp farming. Exposure to these harmful chemicals may put you at risk of brain damage and antibiotic-resistant diseases.

You can avoid these health hazards by avoiding all types of farmed seafood. Always choose wild-caught prawns, and make sure that you check the label of seafood products to determine where they were caught.

   About Pete Evans

Pete Evans is an internationally renowned chef who has joined forces with Dr. Mercola to create a healthy cookbook that’s loaded with delicious, unique Keto recipes, ideal for people who want to switch to a ketogenic diet. The “Fat for Fuel Ketogenic Cookbook” will be released November 14.

Pete has had numerous noteworthy contributions to the culinary world. He has not only cooked for the general public, but he’s also cooked a royal banquet for the Prince and Princess of Denmark, a private dinner for Martha Stewart, and even represented his hometown at the gala GʼDay USA dinner for 600 in New York City. Pete’s career has moved from the kitchen into the lounge room with many TV appearances including Lifestyle Channel’s “Home show,” “Postcards from Home,” “FISH,” “My Kitchen Rules” and “Moveable Feast.”

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Fresh and Zesty Spaghetti With Prawns Pesto and Pistachios Recipe

Recipe by Pete Evans

If you’re looking for a recipe that’s quick and easy to make but still packs the full flavors of a home-cooked meal, then this spaghetti with prawns, pesto and pistachios recipe from world-class chef Pete Evans is a must-try. With juicy prawns and zucchini noodles drenched in homemade pesto sauce, there’s no doubt that this is a dish that everyone will enjoy. Best of all, it’s loaded with nutrient-filled ingredients that make every bite a treat for your health.

For more scrumptious ketogenic recipes like this one, grab a copy of the “Fat for Fuel Ketogenic Cookbook,” which will hit the shelves November 14. I teamed up with Pete to create this cookbook to help people start a ketogenic diet more easily through flavorful and healthy dishes.

Serves: 4

 Ingredients:

4 tablespoons coconut oil

1 1/2 pounds wild-caught raw prawns or shrimp, shelled and deveined, with tails intact

4 to 5 zucchinis, spiralized into thin noodles

 Pesto:

2 garlic cloves, chopped

1 large handful of basil leaves, plus extra to serve

1 large handful of mint leaves

2 ounces pine nuts, toasted

1/2 cup olive oil

1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

 To serve:

Extra virgin olive oil

1/2 cup pistachio nuts, toasted and roughly chopped

Lemon wedges

Chili flakes

 Procedure:

To make the pesto, place all the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and whiz until the herbs and nuts are finely chopped. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Melt 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Season the prawns or shrimp with salt and pepper, then cook, in batches, for one minute on each side until just cooked through. Remove the prawns or shrimp from the pan and set aside, cover to keep warm.

Wipe the pan clean and place over medium heat. Add the remaining coconut oil and the zucchini spaghetti and sauté for two minutes until the zucchini is almost cooked through. Season with a little salt and pepper.

Remove from the heat, add the cooked prawns and the pesto and toss to combine.

5.       Transfer the spaghetti mixture to a large platter or serving plates, drizzle on some extra-virgin olive oil, sprinkle over the pistachios, add a squeeze of lemon juice and scatter on some basil leaves and a few chili flakes, if desired.

Tip: Zucchinis contain plant lectins, which may have problematic effects on your health. To safely reduce their lectin content, I advise deseeding and removing the skins, as these are what contain the most amount of lectins.

Use a spiralizer that removes the seeds or manually peel and deseed the zucchinis, and then cut them into thin strips using a knife. It may take a bit more effort, but the results are worth it.

 Check Out the Numerous Health Benefits of Zucchini Noodles

There’s no doubt that the star of this tasty dish is the zucchini noodles. They are a healthy no-grain and no-wheat alternative to pasta, which is made from processed flour and contains gluten that may disturb your gut flora and promote yeast overgrowth.[i] But aside from keeping your digestive tract in check, zucchini noodles also provide an impressive array of nutrients, including:

Antioxidants

 Zucchini contains a variety of flavonoid antioxidants, including zeaxanthin, carotene and lutein — all of which help fight off free radicals, prevent diseases and delay the process of aging.

Potassium

 Zucchini is an excellent source of potassium, a nutrient that helps regulate blood pressure levels, support cardiovascular health and improve bone and muscle strength.[ii]

Vitamin B

 Zucchini is rich in vitamins B6, B1, B2, B3, choline and folate, which are all important for supporting the production of new cells, fighting free radicals, regulating the digestive system and balancing the blood sugar levels.[iii]

Zinc

 Zucchini is a good source of zinc, which helps regulate blood glucose levels and supports the immune system.[iv]

Magnesium

 A hundred grams of zucchini contain 4 percent of the daily recommended value for magnesium, which is one of the most important minerals in the body, as it affects numerous biochemical reactions.

Phosphorus

 Zucchini contains high amounts of phosphorus, an essential mineral that boosts digestion, promote bone growth and support cognitive development.[v]

 Keep in mind, though, that most zucchinis available in the market today are genetically modified, so make sure that you purchase this vegetable from a healthy and organic source. The seeds and skin of zucchini also contain lectins, which may have a negative effect on your health. As mentioned above, don’t forget to peel and deseed them to reduce their lectin content.

What Makes Pesto Sauce Good for Your Heath?

A homemade pesto sauce makes for a zesty and nutritious dish, thanks to its herbs and spices. The main ingredient for this sauce is basil, which is considered one of the healthiest herbs.

Basil is rich in vitamin K, which is essential for maintaining good bone health, clear arteries and healthy blood clotting. It also contains vitamin A, which can help fight the effects of free radicals. Plus it has antibacterial properties, thanks to its volatile oil content. Some of the other herbs and spices that make pesto sauce nutritious include:

Garlic

 Garlic contains a variety of vitamins, minerals, essential enzymes and antioxidants that can help prevent cancer and heart disease, as well as bacterial and fungal infections.

Mint

 Mint contains antioxidants and minerals, such as zinc, copper and magnesium. It also has vitamins A, B2 and C.

Olive oil

 Olive oil is known as a healthy oil that’s rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), making it useful for weight management and preventing cardiovascular diseases.

Pine nuts

 Pine nuts can help suppress the appetite, which makes it an ideal food for people who are trying to lose weight.

 It may also help boost energy, improve heart and eye health and prevent premature aging.

Black pepper

 Black pepper is an excellent source of manganese, vitamin K, iron and fiber. It may also help get rid of toxins, control blood pressure levels and improve bone health.

Lemon juice

 Lemon juice doesn’t contain fructose, which makes it safe to consume by diabetics. Its citric acid content is also a natural antioxidant.

 Beware of Farmed Seafood: Make Sure That You’re Buying Only Wild-Caught Prawns

Seafood farms, also known as aquaculture, are touted as a “sustainable solution” to overfishing. However, numerous investigations have shown that these seafood farms are actually causing more ecological destruction by using immature fishes as feeds.

To make matters worse, antibiotics and toxic pesticides are also being routinely used in shrimp farming. Exposure to these harmful chemicals may put you at risk of brain damage and antibiotic-resistant diseases.

You can avoid these health hazards by avoiding all types of farmed seafood. Always choose wild-caught prawns, and make sure that you check the label of seafood products to determine where they were caught.

   About Pete Evans

Pete Evansis an internationally renowned chef who has joined forces with Dr. Mercola to create a healthy cookbook that’s loaded with delicious, unique Keto recipes, ideal for people who want to switch to a ketogenic diet. The “Fat for Fuel Ketogenic Cookbook” will be released November 14.

Pete has had numerous noteworthy contributions to the culinary world. He has not only cooked for the general public, but he’s also cooked a royal banquet for the Prince and Princess of Denmark, a private dinner for Martha Stewart, and even represented his hometown at the gala GʼDay USA dinner for 600 in New York City. Pete’s career has moved from the kitchen into the lounge room with many TV appearances including Lifestyle Channel’s “Home show,” “Postcards from Home,” “FISH,” “My Kitchen Rules” and “Moveable Feast.”

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How to Make Thick and Creamy Labneh at Home Dr. Mercola When it comes to Middle Eastern cuisine, there’s one particular fermented food you should not miss out on: labneh. Also called yogurt cheese or strained yogurt, this is a spreadable type of cheese that is made by draining out the whey from fresh yogurt.[1] However, because of its foreign origins, labneh is usually elusive — chances are your only hopes of finding it and tasting its creamy goodness is by dining in Middle Eastern restaurants or scouring ethnic food stores. But did you know that you can make fresh labneh at home? All you need is some homemade yogurt. Try this easy labneh recipe below. Ingredients: 1 1/2 quarts of fresh yogurt 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon finely chopped dill 1 teaspoon chopped chives Procedure: 1. Set the sieve above your bowl. 2. Fold the cheesecloth into quarters and set it inside the sieve. 3. Mix the yogurt with unrefined salt. 4. Pour the yogurt and salt mixture into the sieve lined with cheesecloth. 5. Tie the cheesecloth and set it in the strainer. Make sure there’s enough space between the strainer and the bowl to ensure the whey will never reach the sieve during the straining process. 6. After the yogurt has strained for about 24 hours, gently remove the cheesecloth. 7. Roll the labneh into small walnut-sized balls and gently place into a Mason jar with fresh dill and chives, then cover with the oil. The Benefits of Eating Fermented Foods Regularly eating fermented foods is among the top dietary strategies that any person can implement, and is in fact one of the cornerstones of optimal health. I believe that most people would benefit from adding more fermented foods to their meals, as addressing your gut flora can positively impact most health conditions, whether chronic or acute. Here are just some of the ways that consuming fermented foods can boost your well-being: Helps reduce risk of infection from pathogenic microorganisms Improves digestive function, leading in reduced constipation or diarrhea Helps improve and reduce the risk for atopic dermatitis (eczema) and acne May help manage weight (certain fermented foods like kimchi are found to have anti-obesity effects in animals) Helps improve inflammatory bowel conditions such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and necrotizing enterocolitis Reduces risk of urinary and female genital tract infections May reduce the risk of brain diseases, including Alzheimer's disease Lowers the risk for type 1 and 2 diabetes Improves mental health, mood control and behavior Remember that different fermented foods contain varying strains of bacteria, which is why you should add a wide arsenal of cultured foods to your meals in order to optimize microbial diversity — and labneh is one of the best types out there. You’ll Never Run Out of Uses for Labneh Labneh, also pronounced labne, lebnah or labaneh, is loved by many for its creamy and tangy flavor. It can be consumed as a dip or spread, topped with a dash of za’atar spice or fresh herbs, plus a drizzle of olive oil, or added to various recipes. Labneh is also sometimes called Greek yogurt, although there is a slight difference between the two. The former is usually more strained, resulting in an ultra-thick, cream cheese-like consistency. What’s more, labneh is more popular in savory applications, while Greek yogurt is usually mixed in sweet recipes.[2] But this doesn’t mean you have to limit yourself when it comes to using labneh in your meals. This cheese-like food is extremely versatile, and can be enjoyed both cooked and raw. Labneh works as a replacement for sour cream and cream cheese, and can be added to pastries and baked goods. Try making a healthier cheesecake using this delicious yogurt cheese. One boon of using labneh instead of the usual yogurt is that it does not curdle at high temperatures, mainly because of its high fat content.[3] One tip: the consistency of the end product depends on how long you strain the yogurt. The longer it’s allowed to strain, the thicker the labneh will be. Reminder: Don’t Discard the Whey! Whey, the cloudy and yellowish liquid byproduct of making labneh (and other types of cheese), seems like it doesn’t have a lot of uses, but don’t throw it out — it actually packs a nutritional punch. Whey is loaded with phosphorus, calcium and B vitamins such as pantothenic acid, B12 and riboflavin. In fact, adding it to your recipes can actually boost the vitamin, mineral and protein content of other foods.[iv] Try these ideas on using the whey from labneh:[v], [vi],[vii] 1. Add it to your morning smoothies and shakes to boost their nutrition content. 2. Use it as a substitute for buttermilk in baked goods. You may need to use slightly less whey than the amount of buttermilk the recipe requires. For example, if the recipe needs a cup of buttermilk, use only 3/4 cup of whey. 3. Use whey instead of water when making lemonade, or try adding it to your tea. 4. Make lacto-fermented vegetables like sauerkraut using whey — it can help with the fermentation process. 5. Use it to thin out homemade hummus or pesto sauce. 6. Cook your quinoa in whey for added flavor. 7. Add it to your soups and stews (Remember that this will not work for all recipes, though). 8. Keep feta cheese fresh by submerging it in whey. 9. Use it to water your plants for extra nourishment. Just remember to dilute the whey with water so it will not “burn” your plants. 10. Add it to your pet’s food. Whey can also be fed to farm animals. If you don’t have any immediate need for the whey, don’t worry — you can easily freeze it for future use. Simply pour it into ice cube trays or small cups and place them in the freezer. When you’re ready to use, just pop out the cubes and defrost.[viii]