Staying at home means avoiding the nail salon, and as someone who always smudges regular nail polish (seriously, how is it possible that they can still be ready to smear by the time I go to bed?), I have a newfound appreciation for the variety of modern manicure solutions available. I previously reviewed Ohora's at-home gel strips , which are a great option for hassle-free designs. Another option that I really like, even though I am far from a pro, is dip powder. Dip powder is essentially an acrylic powder that contains pigments or glitters. You purchase a set of liquids that can be used with the powders of your choice for a quick and clean manicure that requires very little dry time. Dip powder is easily accessible, and if you're new to dip nails in general, I'd suggest a reasonably priced option for practice. I started with the Lavender Violets brand on Amazon, which comes with a set of powders + all the liquids you need for a beginner. I did find that the l...
One of the easiest, healthy dinners that I have found is homemade ramen.
Is it authentic ramen? I have no clue. But is it tasty, easy to make gluten free, and a great way to pack a few servings of vegetables into the end of your day? Absolutely!
Taking that a step further, I decided to give it a try by using mostly spiralized zucchini. I've really been trying to get more veggies into my diet, and this seemed like the perfect way to incorporate them. I did add a small handful of pad thai rice noodles, just in case the squash zoodles were a flop, but I think it actually would have been fine with squash noodles only. They were really good, and really absorbed the flavor of the broth!
Is it authentic ramen? I have no clue. But is it tasty, easy to make gluten free, and a great way to pack a few servings of vegetables into the end of your day? Absolutely!
Taking that a step further, I decided to give it a try by using mostly spiralized zucchini. I've really been trying to get more veggies into my diet, and this seemed like the perfect way to incorporate them. I did add a small handful of pad thai rice noodles, just in case the squash zoodles were a flop, but I think it actually would have been fine with squash noodles only. They were really good, and really absorbed the flavor of the broth!
Ramen Zoodles
Ingredients
- 4 zucchini, spiralized
- 5-6 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 8 oz sliced mushrooms
- 6 cups of water
- 1 tbsp chicken or beef boullion
- 4 tbsp gluten free soy sauce
- Sriracha (optional)
- pad thai rice noodles (optional), soaked in water
- 4 oz meat of your choice, cooked and set aside (I used steak)
The vegetables are totally customizable to your tastes, and what you have on hand. I included the rice noodles just because I used a small handful, but I would probably skip them next time.
- Add the water and chicken boullion to a large pot and bring to a boil.
- Add soy sauce, and any vegetables besides the zucchini noodles. Boil under vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add noodles and the optional rice noodles, and let simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Serve, and top with a drizzle of sriracha if desired.
That's it! So easy, right? The most time consuming part of this is prepping the vegetables, but if you know that you have a busy weeknight on the schedule, you can chop everything ahead of time and toss it in the pot when you get home.
I hope you enjoy it, and please tag me @cupcakesandcoffeebreaks if you share your ramen zoodles on instagram!
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