A delicious and healthy Christmas dinner.

In 2012 I took charge of my health and made a "u-turn" to a different lifestyle. Back in June my journey began and I knew that when the Holiday Season came I wanted to continue with those changes. I did not know how I would go about it, but I knew I was going to stay onboard!

Last November it was confirmed that we would be hosting Christmas and New Year's Eve for our family. As soon as I knew I began searching online for healthy and delicious recipes. Around this time was when I received my November issue of Self Magazine and saw the recipe that would make my mouth water. It looked easy to prepare and most importantly it would have my family in "ohs" and "ahs". 

The recipe?

Herbed Chicken and Squash... 

Here are some images of what it looks like while preparing, baking and served. I loved that I served it with vegetables, as you can see on my plate I had cauliflower, mashed potatoes, zucchini and the chicken. Please note that the entire meal was made from scratch and I am proud of myself. :D

For complete recipe make sure you visit Self's website or pinterest board! They also have it there. 

Thank you Self, for sharing amazing, healthy and delicious recipes! This family approves them. 

Fireworks Tilapia

The SoCal Lady Bloggers are hosting a Pot Luck with delicious meals, drinks, appetizers and side dishes for you to prepare to celebrate Fourth of July this year. This year I wanted to prepare something different, I wanted to share a recipe that I just made up with ingredients I had in my home and I also wanted it to be healthy and using lots of vegetables. Not to mention easy. 

INGREDIENTS:

Tilapia Fillets {as many as you need, I used 3}

1 Medium sized Zucchini julienne cut

1 Large red bell pepper julienne cut

10 Grape tomatoes cut in half

1 Small Yellow Onion finely chopped

1 Tbsp of minced garlic

Garlic Salt to taste

Crushed Black Pepper to taste

Cooking Spray

PREPARATION:

1.- Place a large skillet on medium heat with cooking spray, in the meantime sprinkle garlic salt and crushed black pepper on each side of each fillet.

2.- Saute garlic and vegetables for about 5 minutes mixing constantly so they are evenly cooked. Spoon vegetables out of skillet and place in a bowl. 

3.- Cook tilapia 4 minutes on each side on medium heat. Add vegetables on top and let cook for another 3 minutes and serve!

We enjoyed ours with steamed brown rice and a side spinach salad as well as some fresh beets.