When it comes to Chinese food, the dish that stands out the most for me is egg drop soup. It reminds me of those Saturday nights when my parents would spoil my siblings and I with Chinese takeout. If we were really lucky, we would be treated to a trip down to the local Chinese Buffet. Whether we dined at home, or in a restaurant, the first thing we would eat before we piled our plates high with fried rice, crab legs and sweet and sour chicken, was a steaming bowl of egg drop soup. That first slurp of warm yellow broth with delicate threads of egg running throughout it was the taste of wonderful things to come. While I rarely go to Chinese Buffets anymore, I still regularly make this soup. It's super easy, super quick, and requires only a few simple ingredients. In fact, this dish has become my go-to meal on nights when I'm just too tired to cook or on days when I’m looking for something quick to whip up for lunch. I also make this when I'm not feeling well--my alternative to chicken soup. To make this egg drop soup more substantial, try throwing in some fresh spinach at the end, a bit of leftover chicken or a scoop of rice. For a bit of crunch, I like to fry up strips of wonton wrappers as a topper.
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Sprouts, a local grocery store, had a sale on fresh berries over the weekend. I can't resist a sale, so I loaded up my basket. The problem? I now have a ton on fresh berries. You see, I buy fruit with the best intentions, like having healthy snacks for the week. However, what usually happens is all of that beautiful, fresh fruit just sits in my fridge untouched. What's the solution, you ask? I took a cue from my mom and whipped up a fresh summer berry salad.
Not only is this recipe super easy, it's also versatile. You can eat this straight up, spoon it over pound cake, french toast, pancakes, throw it in a smoothie, or, my personal favorite, spoon it over yogurt and top with granola for a healthy breakfast. Feel free to switch up the type of berries (blackberries make a great addition). If you want to make this more fancy, add some fresh mint and lemon zest . Ingredients: 1 lb strawberries, cut into bite sized pieces 6 oz blueberries 2 tbsp honey 1 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice Mix the berries, honey and lemon juice together and enjoy! |
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