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From being the traditional breakfast buddy, omelet had already come a long way today. Especially if it is a very special Spanish Omelet that you are preparing, it definitely answers why a lot of people in the world are getting a munch of it over brunch, lunch, dinner, and any other meal of the day.

With this healthy yet satisfying dish, almost every kitchen in the world knows how to make one. However, just in case you want something special, try this Spanish Omelet that will surely be included among the favorites of those who have a taste of it.

The things needed for this omelet includes: five small cooked potatoes (sliced), half medium onion (minced), one small zucchini (sliced), one and a half cup of green or red peppers (thinly sliced), three eggs (beaten), five egg whites (beaten) five medium mushrooms, three ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese (shredded), one tablespoon low-fat parmesan cheese, and vegetable cooking spray. You can also add pepper, garlic salt, and other herbs to taste.

To start with the preparation, warm a non-stick pan with a vegetable spray at medium heat. Then sauté onion until its color is brown. Now, add the vegetables and sauté them until they are tender.

In another mixing bowl, beat the eggs, egg whites, pepper, garlic salt, and mozzarella cheese. Then stir this mixture into the vegetables that was sautéed earlier. Next, this mixed vegetable, eggs, and cheese can be transferred to a 10-inch pie pan with vegetable spray. Sprinkle on top some parmesan cheese and bake it in a 375 degree-Fahrenheit preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes.

You can slice it into five pieces and ready to be served. Now this Spanish Omelet dish is ready to be your all-day healthy meal buddy.

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Chicken is tasty. Vegetables are healthy. If you combine them both in one dish, there is no more question of its perfection. So be delighted with the Spanish-style Rice with Chicken. You can never think of any dish as tempting and as healthy as this.

So if you are ready to give it a try, then just follow these simple steps for this dish. Start by heating two tablespoons of olive oil over a medium heat. Then add two medium-sized chopped onions, six cloves minced garlic, two stalks diced celery, two medium-sized stripped red or green peppers, and one cup of mushrooms. Cook these ingredients for three minutes, stirring them often.

Once this is done, add two cups wholegrain rice and then sauté for two to three minutes. Make sure to stir them constantly so as the ingredients will be mixed well together. Now it is time to add three pounds of bite-sized pieces of boneless chicken breast, two and a half cups of low-fat chicken broth, three medium-sized chopped tomatoes, salt, water, and Saffron for color. Bring the water to a complete boil.

This time, you can already reduce the heat from medium to medium-low, cover the casserole and let it simmer for around 20 minutes. This is until the rice is already tender. Then mix one cup each of frozen peas, corn, and beans for around eight to 10 minutes.

Now, your Spanish-style dish is ready to be served. Take note that this dish is perfectly served while it is hot. For additional embellishments and taste, you can garnish some olives and capers on top.

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For the meat-lovers out there, here is a great treat for you. With the options of beef or chicken, you can have a pot of the famous Pozole with just some few easy steps. Craving to taste one now? Check out how you can make this simple yet delectable cuisine, perfect for your meat-loving taste buds.

The basic ingredients needed for this Pozole dish are the following: two pounds of cubed lean beef or cubed skinless, boneless chicken breast, two tablespoons of olive oil, one large chopped onion, one clove finely chopped garlic, salt, pepper, one-fourth cup of chopped fresh cilantro, one can stewed tomatoes, two ounces tomato paste, and one can hominy. When you already gathered all of these ingredients, then you may grab a large pot and start preparing the dish.

Heat the olive oil in the pot then add and sauté the beef or the chicken. Put the onion, cilantro, garlic, pepper, salt, and just enough water to cover the beef or chicken. Then, stir the ingredients so as they will be mixed evenly. Now, you can cover the pot and let it cook over just a low heat until the meat is already tender.

When the meat is already fine, put in the tomatoes and the tomato paste. Let the cooking continue for 20 minutes. Then add the hominy and cook for another 15 minutes. Just make sure the dish is being stirred occasionally. If the paste becomes too thick, you can add water to get your preferred consistency for the Pozole.

As simple as this, you can already enjoy this dish that you have made. Share it with your family members and friends. You can have Pozole as a simple dinner treat or an extravagant treat on special occasions.

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Though fried chicken is the all-time favorite of all ages, many already find it as too regular for a meal. What if you make a twist to your ordinary fried chicken? Say you add something like this or like that. At first, you may not welcome the idea. However, you can that chicken off the fridge and make this Oven Fried Chicken that will surely give the dish a brand new definition.

What will be needed are three pounds of whole fryer chicken, skim milk, flour, and one-eight teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Also, you need one teaspoon each of the following seasonings: thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley flakes, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Start the preparation by preheating the oven at 450 degree-Fahrenheit. Once it is done, you can skin the chicken and place in the skim milk.

In a separate mixing bowl, mix all the seasonings with the flour. Coat the chicken parts with the flour mixture. Ensure that each piece is very well coated. Now, grab a pan with a non-stick cooking spray. Place the chicken on it. You also need to spray some of the non-stick cooking spray on top of the chicken.

Once everything is set, bake it for around 45 minutes or until the juices are running clear. Once you take this out of the oven, you surely will be delighted by the aroma alone. But wait until you have a taste of it. Every one who have tasted it will never question you on why it is your new favorite. That is for sure.