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Vegetable Pie

Versatile Vegetable Pie This is not how it actually looks like but close enough. Source: Google I came across this recipe by Miss Veggie Chick in The Star. Tried and tested and it was good! The filling is coated in a cake-like batter so it's like a savoury cake, perfect for afternoon tea or brunch or lunch or dinner. It's so flexible in a way that you can add whatever filling you like.  Ingredients: 5 eggs 2 tbsp butter 3 inch piece of leek, sliced 2 cups of shiitake mushroom, sliced 1 cup broccoli, florets separated salt and pepper 1 cup yogurt/sour cream 3 tbsp mayonnaise 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1/4 tsp baking powder Method: 1. hard boil 2 eggs, peel and slice into 1-inch pieces. 2. heat butter in skillet, add leeks. when soft, add mushrooms, broccoli and seasonings. add chopped eggs and cook till broccoli tender. 3. in a bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise and remaining eggs. mix well, add flour and baking powder. mix till

Nasi Penyebab Kegemukkan?

Betul Ke Nasi Boleh Menyebabkan Kegemukkan? "Shima, jom lunch ni kita pergi makan nasi campur kat gerai depan tu nak?" tanya Mira kepada rakan sekerjanya, Shima.  "Eh, tak boleh! I tengah on low carbs diet ni. I tak boleh makan nasik. " ujar Shima sambil mencebik seolah nasik tu musuh ketat dia. "Lorhh ye ke. Bukan engko tak boleh hidup tanpa nasik ke? Habis tu engko makan apa je kalau tak boleh makan nasik?" soal Mira lagi. "Kalau breakfast, aku makan biskut cicah milo, lunch macam ni aku makan mihun sup ke, kueh tiaw ke. Lepas tu makan malam, aku makan roti 2 keping dengan telur ke." Mira terkesima lalu speechless. Dek disebabkan tak nak sakitkan hati kawan, Mira bermonolog Adoi Shima.   Kata low carbs, habis roti, biskut, mee tu semua bukan carbs ke? Namun Shima bukan berseorangan dalam mempunyai tanggapan sebegitu. Kalau low carbs diet je, mesti tak nak makan nasik tapi makan mee dan roti.Nasi putih selalu dilabelkan sebagai "bad carbs&q

Foods for beautiful skin

1. Avocado A good source of biotin, it helps to prevent dry skin, brittle hair and nails. it is also a good source of essential fatty acids and vitamin E. All super nutrients for the skin. 2. Green tea (my personal favourite) Green tea has a lot of health benefits. Not a "food" but essentially a good source of anti-oxidant and polyphenols. Aim for 4 cups per day. you can add a bit of honey for added taste.  3. Tomatoes A great source of the antioxidant lycopene, it also contain high level of carotenoid (vit A derivatives, another beneficial vitamin for your skin). These nutrients may help to slow down cellular damage from free radicals. Lycopene also may protect against sunburn.  4. Salmon or any other cold water fish Rich in omega 3 and other essential fatty acids. Salmon contains astaxanthin, a carotenoid that improves skin elasticity. Omega 3 is not only good for your skin but for your heart too.  5. Eggs Cheap but complete source of prot