Sunday, December 15, 2013

Healthy Food: Cheesy Baked Skillet Pasta



This is something that is quick and easy for those that do not have time on their hands or for those that do not know how to cook. Either way, I would recommend this delish dish.

I have the recipe for this Cheesy Baked Skillet Pasta

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Serving Size: 6-8
Ingredients
  • 1 pound gemelli pasta or other short cut pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can san marzano whole peeled tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 teaspoon dried parsley

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 cup of marinara sauce, plus more if desired
  • pinch of salt
  • pinch of pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded gouda cheese
  • 1 cup shredded fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • fresh basil, for serving
Instructions
  1. Cook gemelli according to directions on package. Drain and set aside. Preheat broiler.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Saute garlic over medium high heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring so the garlic doesn’t burn. Add tomatoes, dried basil, parsley, oregano and crushed red pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Begin to break up the tomatoes using the back of a wooden spoon and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly.Continue to break up the tomatoes as you stir. Add the marinara and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese. Remove from heat and add to the pasta, toss well. Add more marinara sauce if you like more sauce. If your skillet is not oven safe transfer to a baking dish.
  3. Top with the shredded gouda and mozzarella cheese and place under broiler for 5-8 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve with parmesan cheese if desired.

Skillet Baked Pasta with Gouda Cheese-4

Healthy Mind: Something to Remember

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Work at Home Opportunities for 12/5

  1. Social Media Internet Assessor needed at LionBridge
  2. Rent Surveyors at Pierce Eislen
  3. Search Engine Evaluators with Leapforce
  4. Editors and Translators for a variety of topics at AJE
  5. Senior Translator (multiple languages) for gengo
  6. Additional work at home jobs can be found at Indeed
Extra Cash Suggestions

  1. Bing Rewards for searching the web
  2. Viggle for SmartPhone Users
  3. Surveys through Opinion Outpost
  4. Earn through CashCrate

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Work At Home Opportunities for 12/3

Trust me, I do understand looking for work, especially an at home job, but do not worry. I have a list of current work at home job openings. Since it's that time of year where people spend like crazy and jobs are welcoming everyone to work for them during the holidays, I figured to share some job opportunities that you all could enjoy.

 
  1. Customer Service for Safe Auto Insurance Company
  2. Community Associate with Vimeo (night shift)
  3. Web Savvy Secretary to work from Roca Labs
  4. Regional Medical Coder for Tenet Healthcare
  5. Market Survey Specialist for Resource Management
  6. Full Time Writer and Social Media Expert for LKR Social Media
  7. Lead Generation for Insurance Protection Specialists
  8. Seasoned Sports Writer for XN Sports
  9. Preschool and Daycare Sales Reps for Lifetouch
  10. Additional work at home jobs can be found at Indeed
Extra Cash Suggestions

  1. Earn with your blog sharing coupons and deals through Escalate Media
  2. Complete quick surveys about products you buy and more! NPD Group
  3. Surveys through Opinion Outpost
  4. Earn through CashCrate
  5. Rate Music at SliceThePie
  6. Transcribe at Quicktate

I will keep you all updated soon on more jobs!

Healthy Hair: Embracing Your Natural Uniqueness

                          Start em early! Kids with natural hair.


                                                              Start them early!

I just want to take a quick moment to talk about something that is very important and dear to my heart...black people's natural hair. More specifically, those that are in the workforce that are getting discriminated solely by their hair, not their work ethics and our little kids that are attending schools and being told and forced to change their natural hair.

Honestly, I'm tired of hearing all of these stories. 

Why is that, you ask?

Because for once we as a black body are coming in terms to finding out who we are and are appreciating our uniqueness. Why do we out of ALL people need to change our hair? Next thing you know, they are going to force us to change our skin tone simply because they don't like it or shall I say, can't be like us. Yes, I said it. People hate who we are, yet try to be us. If anyone has noticed, they are taking pills to become who we are. I say, black queen, black princess, black king, and black prince continue to represent who YOU are and do not worry about what others say. They can tell you to cut your hair. They can fire you because you don't "fit" into their white ideals, but always remember THEY CANNOT TAKE WHAT'S WITHIN YOU! THEY CAN TAKE YOUR BODY, BUT CAN NEVER HAVE YOUR SOUL! 

Have a great day!