lunch Archives - thedancingcucumber.com thedancingcucumber.com Thu, 04 Jan 2024 12:09:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 Pesto-Stuffed Burrata Bombs For Any Occasion https://thedancingcucumber.com/pesto-stuffed-burrata-bombs-for-any-occasion/ Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:37:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=9406 Whether you’re looking for an entree to serve at your next family lunch or perhaps looking for a new dinnertime recipe, pesto-stuffed burrata bombs are a crowd-pleaser that works on almost any occasion. Here’s your guide to preparing this flavorful Italian-inspired dish. Ingredients: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tastemade (@tastemade) Instructions: […]

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Whether you’re looking for an entree to serve at your next family lunch or perhaps looking for a new dinnertime recipe, pesto-stuffed burrata bombs are a crowd-pleaser that works on almost any occasion. Here’s your guide to preparing this flavorful Italian-inspired dish.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 pounds cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup pesto
  • 2 burrata balls
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 thyme branches
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°. While you wait, transfer the cherry tomatoes to a small baking dish along with garlic, thyme leaves, oil, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  2. Once the oven reaches the required temperature, insert the dish and bake the mixture until the tomatoes are softened. This could take around 25 to 30 minutes.
  3. Use a sharp knife to make a small incision in each burrata ball. Then, pour the pesto into the hole until it seems full.
  4. Finally, take out a platter and layer with the tomato mix. Top it off with the burrata balls before drizzling in olive oil and sprinkling sea salt and basil.

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Eating 3 Meals a Day Isn’t a Requirement https://thedancingcucumber.com/eating-3-meals-a-day-isnt-a-requirement/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:21:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=8615 One of the most commonly known ideas when it comes to food is that we’re all supposed to eat three meals a day. But is this really true? Have you ever even wondered the reasons behind having to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner? Is it driven by a natural need of our bodies or a […]

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One of the most commonly known ideas when it comes to food is that we’re all supposed to eat three meals a day. But is this really true? Have you ever even wondered the reasons behind having to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner? Is it driven by a natural need of our bodies or a tradition woven through history? According to certain experts, it’s actually not that necessary.

Humble Beginnings

Some of these experts suggest that there’s no real requirement for three daily meals. Instead, this routine emerged due to its predictability. In the past, families often dined together, creating a pattern that furthered this tradition. However, things aren’t quite the same these days.

Changing of Times

In these modern times, most individuals have irregular work hours, often returning home later. This applies to all adults within a household. As a consequence, snacking has become a go-to option due to its speed and convenience. Family dinners have transformed into a rarity, causing dinner to become the most significant meal, while the others are less so.

Unique Individuals

While there are benefits to spreading out meals into three a day, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to eating patterns. Individual needs vary, which is why three meals a day shouldn’t be a requirement.

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Healthy BBQ Rainbow Beef Salad https://thedancingcucumber.com/healthy-bbq-rainbow-beef-salad/ Mon, 05 Oct 2020 11:43:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=5459 This vibrant salad can be made in minutes. Just follow these few simple steps and you will have a beautifully healthy lunch to raise your spirits and put a smile on your face in no time. Gather Ingredients For this salad you will need 2x 250g sirloin steaks, ginger, 1 finely grated clove garlic, 2 […]

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This vibrant salad can be made in minutes. Just follow these few simple steps and you will have a beautifully healthy lunch to raise your spirits and put a smile on your face in no time.

Gather Ingredients

For this salad you will need 2x 250g sirloin steaks, ginger, 1 finely grated clove garlic, 2 juiced limes, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 3 finely chopped red chilies, 4 little gem lettuces, 12 radishes, 3 thinly sliced carrots, 1/2 cucumber, 3 finely sliced spring onions, 1 large ripe avocado, 1/2 tablespoon mixed sesame seeds.

Prepare Ingredients

Leave the steaks out of the fridge for about an hour before cooking so they’re at room temperature. Just before you cook them, make the salad dressing. Whisk together the garlic, ginger, lime juice, oil, soy and chopped chilies.

Cook Steaks

Cook the steaks for 3 minutes on each side on the barbecue. Alternatively, you can pan fry the steaks or grill them in the oven for 3 minutes on each side. After cooking, cover for 5 minutes.

View this post on Instagram

My preferred food groups: Steak 🥩, Eggs 🍳, Avo 🥑 & Greens 🥬 . Kicking off the long weekend with a solid lineup of all of my favs. What are you guys doing? We’re gonna try to hit the beach near Santa Cruz for an early stroll tomorrow, do a hike around San Fran on Sunday, and do some grilling and chilling Sunday night. . I’ve been prepping a lot of meals that look like this in the last few weeks: a big bowl of greens & veggies, avocado, and a solid dose of protein. Keeps me full for hours and always hits the spot. . For this: . 1.I grilled some sliced @porterroad steak medium rare, let it sit for 5 or so minutes, then sliced it up. . 2.While the steak was sitting, I cut a bok choy down the middle and grilled it for a couple minutes on each side in the same pan. . 3.I tossed around the sliced steak with some fresh chopped cilantro, sea salt, garlic, and olive oil. Adds a ton of flavor. . 4.Sliced up a medium boiled egg (boiled for 7.5 mins) that I prep in advance and sliced up some avocado. . 5.Served it all on top of a massive dose of @josiesorganics greens. . I’ve been on track with “consistency” for almost a month now and it’s feeling good – sleeping better, feeling better, and cravings are substantially lower. It’s a challenge every day, but I’m really committed to making the best of the rest of 2020 despite everything going on. What are some of your tips for staying consistent?? . . . #powerbowl #steak #lowcarb #lowcarbmeals #ketorecipes #ketodiet #ketomeals #whatsforlunch #lchf #whatsonmyplate #steaksalad #eatgoodfood #eatwell #paleo #healthyrecipes #ketomealprep #mealpreprecipes #mealprepideas #ketorecipes #ketofood #simplerecipes #mealprep #easyrecipes #healthyrecipes

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Prepare Salad

Arrange and mix together the carrot, cucumber, radishes, lettuce leaves, spring onion and avocado. Slice the steak into thin slices and lay on top of the fresh salad. Drizzle on the dressing and juices. Garnish with red chili and sesame seeds.

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Why Soup Is The Ultimate Healthy Meal https://thedancingcucumber.com/why-soup-is-the-ultimate-healthy-meal/ Fri, 02 Nov 2018 15:57:09 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=1574 Everyone always wants to be healthy, but without sacrificing flavor, and without going hungry. Eating homemade soup is really one of the best ways to accomplish all those goals for so many reasons. If you are struggling with your diet and you want something that works, turn to soup! View this post on Instagram How […]

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Everyone always wants to be healthy, but without sacrificing flavor, and without going hungry. Eating homemade soup is really one of the best ways to accomplish all those goals for so many reasons. If you are struggling with your diet and you want something that works, turn to soup!

It Only Gets Better Over Time

People always say that soup gets better the longer it sits in the fridge, but it is absolutely true! When the flavors sit together in the fridge, they have time to not only meld together, but the harsher flavors mellow out.

Hydrating

Especially in the winter, people can forget to hydrate because it’s not so warm outside. Since soup always has a liquid base in some way, it provides you with the hydration you need! Warm liquid is also good for preventing colds and sore throats because it is soothing, so you are really killing two birds with one stone.

Vegetables

Sometimes vegetables are hard to sneak in throughout the day, but throwing them in a soup greatly helps! If you are someone who really likes to hide them, make a pureed soup so the texture is smooth and you don’t have to actually chew all the vegetables.

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ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> lunch Archives - thedancingcucumber.com thedancingcucumber.com Thu, 04 Jan 2024 12:09:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 Pesto-Stuffed Burrata Bombs For Any Occasion https://thedancingcucumber.com/pesto-stuffed-burrata-bombs-for-any-occasion/ Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:37:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=9406 Whether you’re looking for an entree to serve at your next family lunch or perhaps looking for a new dinnertime recipe, pesto-stuffed burrata bombs are a crowd-pleaser that works on almost any occasion. Here’s your guide to preparing this flavorful Italian-inspired dish. Ingredients: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tastemade (@tastemade) Instructions: […]

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Whether you’re looking for an entree to serve at your next family lunch or perhaps looking for a new dinnertime recipe, pesto-stuffed burrata bombs are a crowd-pleaser that works on almost any occasion. Here’s your guide to preparing this flavorful Italian-inspired dish.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 pounds cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup pesto
  • 2 burrata balls
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 thyme branches
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°. While you wait, transfer the cherry tomatoes to a small baking dish along with garlic, thyme leaves, oil, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  2. Once the oven reaches the required temperature, insert the dish and bake the mixture until the tomatoes are softened. This could take around 25 to 30 minutes.
  3. Use a sharp knife to make a small incision in each burrata ball. Then, pour the pesto into the hole until it seems full.
  4. Finally, take out a platter and layer with the tomato mix. Top it off with the burrata balls before drizzling in olive oil and sprinkling sea salt and basil.

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Eating 3 Meals a Day Isn’t a Requirement https://thedancingcucumber.com/eating-3-meals-a-day-isnt-a-requirement/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:21:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=8615 One of the most commonly known ideas when it comes to food is that we’re all supposed to eat three meals a day. But is this really true? Have you ever even wondered the reasons behind having to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner? Is it driven by a natural need of our bodies or a […]

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One of the most commonly known ideas when it comes to food is that we’re all supposed to eat three meals a day. But is this really true? Have you ever even wondered the reasons behind having to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner? Is it driven by a natural need of our bodies or a tradition woven through history? According to certain experts, it’s actually not that necessary.

Humble Beginnings

Some of these experts suggest that there’s no real requirement for three daily meals. Instead, this routine emerged due to its predictability. In the past, families often dined together, creating a pattern that furthered this tradition. However, things aren’t quite the same these days.

Changing of Times

In these modern times, most individuals have irregular work hours, often returning home later. This applies to all adults within a household. As a consequence, snacking has become a go-to option due to its speed and convenience. Family dinners have transformed into a rarity, causing dinner to become the most significant meal, while the others are less so.

Unique Individuals

While there are benefits to spreading out meals into three a day, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to eating patterns. Individual needs vary, which is why three meals a day shouldn’t be a requirement.

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Healthy BBQ Rainbow Beef Salad https://thedancingcucumber.com/healthy-bbq-rainbow-beef-salad/ Mon, 05 Oct 2020 11:43:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=5459 This vibrant salad can be made in minutes. Just follow these few simple steps and you will have a beautifully healthy lunch to raise your spirits and put a smile on your face in no time. Gather Ingredients For this salad you will need 2x 250g sirloin steaks, ginger, 1 finely grated clove garlic, 2 […]

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This vibrant salad can be made in minutes. Just follow these few simple steps and you will have a beautifully healthy lunch to raise your spirits and put a smile on your face in no time.

Gather Ingredients

For this salad you will need 2x 250g sirloin steaks, ginger, 1 finely grated clove garlic, 2 juiced limes, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 3 finely chopped red chilies, 4 little gem lettuces, 12 radishes, 3 thinly sliced carrots, 1/2 cucumber, 3 finely sliced spring onions, 1 large ripe avocado, 1/2 tablespoon mixed sesame seeds.

Prepare Ingredients

Leave the steaks out of the fridge for about an hour before cooking so they’re at room temperature. Just before you cook them, make the salad dressing. Whisk together the garlic, ginger, lime juice, oil, soy and chopped chilies.

Cook Steaks

Cook the steaks for 3 minutes on each side on the barbecue. Alternatively, you can pan fry the steaks or grill them in the oven for 3 minutes on each side. After cooking, cover for 5 minutes.

View this post on Instagram

My preferred food groups: Steak 🥩, Eggs 🍳, Avo 🥑 & Greens 🥬 . Kicking off the long weekend with a solid lineup of all of my favs. What are you guys doing? We’re gonna try to hit the beach near Santa Cruz for an early stroll tomorrow, do a hike around San Fran on Sunday, and do some grilling and chilling Sunday night. . I’ve been prepping a lot of meals that look like this in the last few weeks: a big bowl of greens & veggies, avocado, and a solid dose of protein. Keeps me full for hours and always hits the spot. . For this: . 1.I grilled some sliced @porterroad steak medium rare, let it sit for 5 or so minutes, then sliced it up. . 2.While the steak was sitting, I cut a bok choy down the middle and grilled it for a couple minutes on each side in the same pan. . 3.I tossed around the sliced steak with some fresh chopped cilantro, sea salt, garlic, and olive oil. Adds a ton of flavor. . 4.Sliced up a medium boiled egg (boiled for 7.5 mins) that I prep in advance and sliced up some avocado. . 5.Served it all on top of a massive dose of @josiesorganics greens. . I’ve been on track with “consistency” for almost a month now and it’s feeling good – sleeping better, feeling better, and cravings are substantially lower. It’s a challenge every day, but I’m really committed to making the best of the rest of 2020 despite everything going on. What are some of your tips for staying consistent?? . . . #powerbowl #steak #lowcarb #lowcarbmeals #ketorecipes #ketodiet #ketomeals #whatsforlunch #lchf #whatsonmyplate #steaksalad #eatgoodfood #eatwell #paleo #healthyrecipes #ketomealprep #mealpreprecipes #mealprepideas #ketorecipes #ketofood #simplerecipes #mealprep #easyrecipes #healthyrecipes

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Prepare Salad

Arrange and mix together the carrot, cucumber, radishes, lettuce leaves, spring onion and avocado. Slice the steak into thin slices and lay on top of the fresh salad. Drizzle on the dressing and juices. Garnish with red chili and sesame seeds.

The post Healthy BBQ Rainbow Beef Salad appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

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Why Soup Is The Ultimate Healthy Meal https://thedancingcucumber.com/why-soup-is-the-ultimate-healthy-meal/ Fri, 02 Nov 2018 15:57:09 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=1574 Everyone always wants to be healthy, but without sacrificing flavor, and without going hungry. Eating homemade soup is really one of the best ways to accomplish all those goals for so many reasons. If you are struggling with your diet and you want something that works, turn to soup! View this post on Instagram How […]

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Everyone always wants to be healthy, but without sacrificing flavor, and without going hungry. Eating homemade soup is really one of the best ways to accomplish all those goals for so many reasons. If you are struggling with your diet and you want something that works, turn to soup!

It Only Gets Better Over Time

People always say that soup gets better the longer it sits in the fridge, but it is absolutely true! When the flavors sit together in the fridge, they have time to not only meld together, but the harsher flavors mellow out.

Hydrating

Especially in the winter, people can forget to hydrate because it’s not so warm outside. Since soup always has a liquid base in some way, it provides you with the hydration you need! Warm liquid is also good for preventing colds and sore throats because it is soothing, so you are really killing two birds with one stone.

Vegetables

Sometimes vegetables are hard to sneak in throughout the day, but throwing them in a soup greatly helps! If you are someone who really likes to hide them, make a pureed soup so the texture is smooth and you don’t have to actually chew all the vegetables.

The post Why Soup Is The Ultimate Healthy Meal appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

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