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pork tenderloin with dates and banana chutney

Pork Tenderloin with Banana-Dates Chutney

July 21, 2015 by It's Cooking With Magda

Check out this delicious and simple to prepare recipe for Pork Tenderloin with Banana-Dates Chutney.How is your summer going so far? To be honest, on one hand I’m glad because my sister is visiting from Poland, my boys get a break from school and we travel a bit. And there is the abundance of gorgeous, amazingly tasting fresh produce. On the other hand, I’m too busy to cook, photograph and write. And I miss it. I have a long list […]

Categories: Dinner • Tags: banana, chutney, dates, healthy, jalapeno, pork tenderloin

whole wheat wrap with arugula, spiced chickpeas and tahinipeas

Whole Wheat Wraps with Spiced Chickpeas and Tahini Dressing

July 1, 2015 by It's Cooking With Magda

A little bit about our camping trip and a scrumptious recipe for healthy wraps with spiced chickpeas and very versatile tahini dressing.We just got back from our camping trip which was a lot of fun. Our boys loved it and so did our puppy Kona. It was her first long car ride and she did great. She got to “test” the water in the river and was only mildly interested but kept going if we were there, too. We got […]

Categories: Wraps • Tags: arugula, chickpeas, cumin, healthy, tahini, vegetarian, wrap

Tropical Mango Pineapple Smoothie

June 2, 2015 by It's Cooking With Magda

Treat yourself to a tropical Mango Pineapple smoothie. It’s delicious, very refreshing and good for you. My kids really like the Mango Pineapple smoothie from Mac Donald’s. We usually get it for them when on a road trip and only from time to time when at home. Since receiving my super duper blender last year I have been making all sorts of soups, sauces, dips, smoothies and popsicles. This Tropical Mango Pineapple Smoothie is my version of the one from […]

Categories: Beverages, Breakfast • Tags: dates, fruit, healthy, smoothie, yogurt

Eggs With Sauteed Mushrooms And Greens

May 14, 2015 by It's Cooking With Magda

Quick and hearty recipe, perfect for a weekday dinner or weekend lunch. Mushrooms, greens and eggs served with crunchy bread. Sounds good to me!This is a super quick dish that is perfect for a weekday dinner. Especially when the week seems to go very slowly. Especially, when you didn’t prepare anything in advance. Hopefully, you picked up some mushrooms and healthy greens last time you bought your groceries. I tend to have some mushrooms in my fridge so I can […]

Categories: Dinner • Tags: easy, eggs, healthy, kale, parmesan cheese, shiitake mushrooms, spinach, swiss chard, umami, vegetarian

Chickpea and Fennel Salad with Oranges

April 28, 2015 by It's Cooking With Magda

Hearty and healthy salad full of sweet and citrusy touches, with some crunch and proteins, will leave you satisfied and feeling good. Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) are so versatile. They are wonderful in soups, curries, salads, wraps and are the main ingredient in hummus. Since they are an excellent source of plant-based proteins, chickpeas are very popular among vegetarians and vegans. I love chickpeas and a simple salad made with diced tomatoes, fresh herbs, some garlic and spices is often what […]

Categories: Salads • Tags: chickpeas, fennel, garbanzo beans, garlic, healthy, orange, salad, vegetarians

Sunflower Greens with Avocado And Orange

April 7, 2015 by It's Cooking With Magda

Different post but the recipe is included! The last couple of days have been difficult here as we, very suddenly, lost our dog, Leo. But let me start at the beginning. About 12 years ago, shortly after arriving in the U.S, I adopted Mona, a Dalmatian/Border Collie mix. A few months later I met my husband, Jud. After returning from our honeymoon it seemed that Mona was bored and we decided to give her a companion. So, in November of […]

Categories: Salads • Tags: avocado, blood orange, dressing, food photography, healthy, sunflower greens

Mushroom And Jalapeno Burgers

March 12, 2015 by It's Cooking With Magda

Delicious, hearty, healthy and full of flavor! My Mushroom And Jalapeno Burgers won’t disappoint. People either love or hate veggie burgers. Those who hate them seem to think that burgers should be made only with meat: beef, pork, turkey or combination. Maybe they had a bad experience when they decided to give a veggie burger a try and happened to try the not-so-healthy version often found in the freezer section. Some of these fake patties are pretty gross! People who […]

Categories: Burgers • Tags: dill, healthy, jalapeno, mushrooms, sriracha, umami, vegetarian, veggie burger

Red Cabbage and Jicama Salad with Honey Lime Dressing

March 3, 2015 by It's Cooking With Magda

Do yourself a big favor and boost your immune system with this ultra healthy salad. It tastes so good you will ask for more. I love salads and make them often. It is so easy to put together a quick meal using only few ingredients and pre-made dressing. I hardly ever use store-bought dressings anymore– I like to know exactly what I’m eating. Because most homemade dressings last about a week I usually make extra and keep it in the […]

Categories: Salads • Tags: cumin, healthy, honey, jicama, lime, orange, red cabbage, vitamins

Curried Butternut Squash Soup with Goat Milk Yogurt

February 26, 2015 by It's Cooking With Magda

My Curried Butternut Squash Soup is a perfect remedy for a gloomy day. It is bright, bold and heartwarming. Everything will seem better. A bowl full of my Curried Butternut Squash Soup on a cold day makes everything better. The beautiful orange color makes the kitchen appear brighter and warmer, the smell of spices is irresistible and once you start eating, the combination of flavors makes it hard to put the spoon down. To make my soup very flavorful I […]

Categories: Soups • Tags: butternut squash, curry, healthy, pepitas, soup, vegetarian

Gorgeous Rainbow Salad with Oranges, Avocado and Ricotta Salata

February 19, 2015 by It's Cooking With Magda

A very refreshing and healthy salad made with spinach, oranges, avocado and Ricotta Salata. Looks gorgeous, tastes amazing.Oranges, oranges, oranges! Such beauties! I am always amazed seeing the creations of Mother Nature. Hidden below the bright orange skin is variety of even more vivid and rich colors, sweet and tart taste and lots of juice. I spotted these tasties while wandering through my Farmers’ Market on a crisp Sunday morning and I knew right away what I was going to […]

Categories: Salads • Tags: avocado, blood orange, cara cara, dressing, healthy, oranges, salad