Healthy celebrity chefs
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Kiwilimón - 2018-10-16T09:13:56.625106Z
Some of the best chefs in the world come into your home to share recipes that are not only delicious but also healthy. Here are some who can give you good tips to improve the culinary offerings in your home.
One of the great benefits of television is that it connects us with people who are in other places and times. A good example is celebrity chefs whose achievements in the kitchen have earned them a spot on the small screen. You’ve probably heard of Jamie Oliver or Gordon Ramsay, as they not only showcase their great techniques but also make a conscious effort to help you eat better.
So if you love cooking and are trying to improve the quality of your dishes, here are some shows we recommend watching.
Jamie Oliver
This young British chef may seem inexperienced, but he has been cooking Mediterranean style since he was 15. He is a master of spices and light preparations. He places great emphasis on creating food without synthetic products that nourishes without adding weight. This doesn’t mean his dishes lack flavor, as he makes your mouth water with pastas, salads, and other grilled creations.
Favorite dish: Mediterranean salad with couscous.
Recipe for Mediterranean Salad in Tomatoes
Ingredients:
- 10 washed round tomatoes
- 1 package of couscous
- 1 package of feta cheese
- 1 can of black olives
- 1 cucumber
- 1 cooked zucchini
- mint leaves
- basil leaves
- olive oil
- salt
To see the preparation steps for this recipe, click here.
Bill Granger
Originally from Australia and with two daughters accompanying him on all his travels, this chef is deeply interested in creating dishes that are good for the body. Another benefit is that he likes to design his menus with ingredients found in the typical kitchens of any homemaker. He has a keen eye for healthy and filling breakfasts but also for fruity desserts that make us forget chocolate and go for something more vibrant, citrusy, and healthy.
Favorite dish: fluffy scrambled eggs.
Recipe for Scrambled Eggs with Cream Cheese
Ingredients:
- 8 eggs
- 1 package of cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- pepper
Click here and see how to prepare this recipe.
Gordon Ramsay
This is probably one of the most famous chefs in the world. He has become known worldwide for his bad mood and short temper on his show Kitchen Nightmares. The good thing is that he has another side where he teaches families and workers of various kinds to set aside the microwave to cook healthier and faster in a traditional way. His recipes include all kinds of ingredients, and it can be said that he has an international style, but what he always uses is fresh seasonal ingredients.
Favorite dish: tagliatelle with shrimp, chili, and lemon.
Recipe for Lemon Pasta with Shrimp
Ingredients:
- 350 grams of linguini pasta
- 500 grams of peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp
- 1 1/2 tablespoons of garlic
- 2 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 3 tablespoons of butter
- 1 teaspoon of pepper
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 lemon zest
- 1/4 cup of lemon juice
- 1/4 lemon sliced
- 1 teaspoon of red chili flakes
- coarse salt
See the steps to prepare this recipe by clicking here.
Claire Thomas
This young chef is a vegetarian. Most of her concerns show an appreciation for vegetables and fruits, making her a great option if one needs to detox from animal proteins. It’s surprising what she can do without any meat; she uses urban gardens to harvest her ingredients and also teaches you to create your own to cook locally.
Favorite dish: berry tart.
Recipe for Wild Berry Tart
Ingredients:
- 1 1/3 cups of wheat flour
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/3 cup of powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons of water
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 bar of cream cheese (for the pastry cream)
- 1 half cream
- 1 can of evaporated milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 1/4 cups of powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons of wheat flour
- 1 vanilla bean
- 1 pinch of cinnamon
- 1 lemon zest
- berries (blueberry, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, cherries)
- 1/2 cup of strained apricot jam
To see the steps to prepare this recipe click here.
You can watch all these shows on Fox Life or search for their video accounts on YouTube.
Do you like how these chefs cook?