Chorizo Quesadillas Recipe

Chorizo Quesadillas Recipe 

Tasty Appetizer for all ages :)



Ingredients -

4 large Flour Tortillas
2 cups shredded Smoked Cheddar Cheese
1/2 pound Chorizo Sausage, Remove the skin, chop finely and  crispy cooked
2 Green Onions, chopped
3 small Roma Tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 Jalapeno Chili Pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 small White Onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped Fresh Cilantro
Coarse Salt

Preparation:
1. Preheat a non-stock skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Place tortillas in skillet and cook 30 seconds, until golden brown. Turn and brown other side.

3. Cover half of each tortilla with equal parts shredded smoked cheddar, chorizo, and chopped green onions.

4. Fold tortillas in half, return to skillet cook 30 seconds then flip and cook for  30 seconds.

5. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges.

6. Serve with salsa.

image sources : http://www.signatureconcoctions.com/tag/quesadilla/

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Kale Chips: healthy snack recipe

Kale is a form of cabbage that is related to broccoli and brussels sprouts, and is one of the most powerful healthy snacks you could eat. Kale is full of antioxidants and is rich in beta carotine, iron, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and calcium. It also contains sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinol, chemicals that promote DNA repair and inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

Unfortunately, if you’re like me, you might not find this super food too terribly tasty. Since it’s such a healthy snack, I had to figure out a way to get it into my diet. Kale chips were perfect.

 Kale Chips Recipe

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Tear your kale into small, bite-sized pieces.
Thoroughly wash and dry your kale.
Coat the kale lightly with olive oil and toss to evenly cover each piece.
Separate each piece of kale and spread onto parchment paper.
Bake for about 12 minutes until the kale is crispy — very much like a potato chip.
Take your kale chips out of the oven and sprinkle with a bit of sea salt. The taste of the salt, kale, and olive oil combine quite wonderfully. The kale can get a bit soggy as it cools, so enjoy your kale chips warm. I find that a cup of tea and kale chips are perfect for a chilly night and a movie. Forego the popcorn and enjoy much more healthy snacks instead.

imgesources : http://www.highaltitudeharvest.com/

http://www.somastudio.net/2013/02/crispy-kale-chips/

Homemade Healthy Fruit Roll-Ups

Smoothies are excellent sources of vitamins, antioxidants, and other nutrients. A good, high fiber smoothie will aid with digestion, and a Vitamin C rich smoothie will help boost your immune system. That’s why I love this recipe for dehydrated smoothie fruit roll-ups; they’re easy to make, really delicious, and are much more healthy snacks than store-bought fruit roll-ups.
You could make whatever kind of fruit smoothie you like most, so feel free to adjust the recipe accordingly. I’ll share my favorite mix: strawberry-banana.

Homemade Fruit Roll-Ups Smoothie

1. Add 2 bananas, about 2 1/2 cups of strawberries (stems removed), and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Sweeten with your preferred sweetener. About 4-6 drops of stevia or 1 tablespoon of agave nectar works. Blend to incorporate your sweetener.
3. Spread the smoothie onto your dehydrator sheets. Set for about 105 degrees. If you don’t have a dehydrator, I love my Nesco FD-75PR — it gets great reviews, isn’t too expensive (only about $60 on Amazon), and is great for making all kinds of healthy snacks.
4. Leave for about 3-4 hours, flip, and then leave for another 3-4 hours. The fruit roll will be completely dry and have the same texture and consistency as store-bought fruit rolls when they’re done.
5. Lay the dried fruit on paper and cut into serving-sized strips. Roll them up and enjoy.

Frozen berries work too if you’re stuck in the Winter months. Just thaw the berries first. The texture will be a bit different, but they make great healthy snacks nonetheless.

Here are some ideas to be more creative with recipe!

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http://www.thethirdboob.com/2013/09/school-lunch-tips-and-tricks-for.html
http://www.timesofisrael.com/orange-you-glad-its-tu-bishvat/
http://www.sondibruner.com/2011/06/03/fruit-rollups/