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Pancakes are delicious and addictive!!!! Here is a quick, healthy and easy version that you can enjoy for breakfast every day! You can double the recipe and freeze the leftovers (if you don’t eat them all) then they are ready for the toaster when you want them! Experiment with your favorite flavors of Greek yogurt for an extra tasty kick!

6 ounces Greek Yogurt
1 egg
½ cup flour (I use a gluten-free variety)
1 teaspoon baking soda

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Spoon batter onto greased griddle; heated to medium-high heat. Cook for 1-2 minutes until they begin to bubble, and flip! They are ready when golden brown on each side. Serve with your favorite fruit and syrup – and voila!

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Happy Filipino Independence Day!!! This weekend, I will be checking out the Los Angeles Filipino parade to support my community, while tasting all the delicious and unique food! I love anything with coconut, and Filipino desserts feature it in almost every recipe! If you can’t make it to your local festivities, try this recipe for the classic Filipino dessert at home. Traditionally, the recipe asks for fresh shredded coconut (sold in the freezer section at most Asian grocery stores) but you can substitute the dried variety instead.

1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
½ cup sweetened condensed milk
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg white, at room temperature

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine first 3 ingredients in a bowl. In a separate bowl, add egg white and use whisk or electric mixer until whites form medium - firm peaks. Fold in remaining ingredients, and mix gently until combined. Drop mixture by tablespoon onto parchment lined baking sheet, or lined mini-muffin tins. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown, cool on wire racks and enjoy!

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Salmon is perfect for a Fit Lifestyle! It has high levels of Omega-3, which is essential for healthy brain, heart, eyes - even skin and hair! I always have packages of frozen salmon in my freezer (no need to thaw before baking) so I can make a quick, delicious and healthy meal in minutes! Buy wild caught fish whenever possible, it has more vitamins and minerals than the farmed versions.

4 salmon steaks (4-6 ounces each)
½ cup pesto (link to the pesto recipe)
½ cup grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese
1 lemon (zest and juice)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and put salmon in an oven safe baking dish. Combine pesto, cheese, lemon juice and zest together, then spread over the top of salmon. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until done. Serve with your favorite steamed veggies or salad for a light and healthy summer meal!

Tip: When baking salmon, estimate 10 minutes per inch of thickness: measure at the thickest point, and the Salmon should flake when done!

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Every Saturday morning, I hit my local farmers and stock up on fresh produce for the week. My favorite purchase is always the huge bunches of Basil – and have started adding it to everything; soup, scrambled eggs, champagne - even my floral arrangements have sprigs of basil because the smell is incredible!

Basil has tons of health benefits: it reduces inflammation, relieves allergies and boosts our immune system! Here is a quick pesto recipe that tastes so fresh and delicious with everything, you’ll never buy the preservative filled type in a jar again!

4 cups fresh basil
1 cup Pignoli (pine nuts)
1 cup Pecorino Romano Cheese
¾ cup olive oil

Add all ingredients to a food processor (or blender) and pulse until combined and smooth. Serve over your favorite pasta (I love the gluten-free brown rice noodles) or as a marinade for your favorite meat– and enjoy!

Love salmon? Check out my 4 Ingredient recipe tomorrow for Pesto Baked Salmon using your fresh pesto!

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There is something about a hot and bubbly crab dip that makes people go crazy every time! I recently asked Facebook fans to submit a favorite dish they would like to see as a 4 ingredient recipe! Bruce from West Hollywood, California suggested a Hot Crab dip, and I was excited for the challenge. I love purchasing fresh canned crab at the seafood counter; you get all the taste without the hassle. If you can't find crab, substitute raw chopped shrimp or canned albacore tuna. Thanks Bruce for the idea … give it a try and let us know what you think!

8 ounces (1 package) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
8 ounces crab meat
1/2 teaspoon seasoning (like horseradish, old bay, chili or paprika)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Combine all ingredients together. Put in oven safe dish and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, or until golden and bubbly. Serve with your favorite crackers, bread or vegetables for dipping, and enjoy!

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Irish soda bread is so delicious, it should be enjoyed more than once a year! Traditional Irish soda bread contains just a few basic ingredients, so here's a recipe where you can make your own in a matter of minutes. Customize the recipe with caraway seeds, raisins or other dried fruit. Don’t have buttermilk? Substitute 1 cup milk (or non-dairy substitute) and 1 Tbsp lemon juice; let sit in a cup for 5 minutes to curdle before adding.

· 2 cups flour
· 1 Tsp baking soda
· 1 pinch salt
· 1 cup buttermilk

Heat a skillet or griddle over medium low heat. Stir all the ingredients together until mixed, knead on a floured surface and form into a flattened round (about ½ inch thick). Sprinkle flour in hot skillet, and bake the dough for about 8 minutes on each side. Cut into wedges, and enjoy warm.

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Cabbage can actually taste good! Here is a fast an easy recipe that is sweet and tangy! Hard apple cider is delicious drink by itself, or even better when you drop a shot of whiskey in it! This dish is delicious served both hot and cold, and as a relish for corned beef sandwiches.

1 onion, sliced thin
1 head cabbage, thinly sliced
1/2 cup hard apple cider
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Heat large saucepan over medium-high heat, with 2 tablespoons oil or butter. Add onion, and sauté until soft, about 3-5 minutes. Add cabbage, and sauté about 5 minutes longer. Reduce temperature to low, add apple cider and vinegar, stir and cover. Cook for 6-10 minutes or until soft; uncovering the last few minutes so liquids can evaporate. Enjoy!

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