Kale and Goat Cheese Empanadas

Photo by Mrs. O

I like simple 30 minute meals so that I don't spend long hours cooking in the kitchen. I do understand that some things will take more than a half hour but it's nice when some things don't take long to make. A few days ago, while reading the March Oprah Magazine, I came across the following title: Easy As 1, 2, 3. It featured very simple to make recipes that also looked delicious.

I salivated while I read each recipe and got excited to try a few of them. Out of the six I've tried two. Actually, I modified one of them. Featured were the following meals and desserts:

• Lemon and Smoked Mozzarella Pizza
• Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings with Bok Choy and Peppers
• Cod with Chirizo and Tomatoes
• Kale and Goat Cheese Empanadas
• Raspberry Buckle
• Chocolate Hazelnut Brownies

Photo by Mrs. O

 I couldn't wait to try the Empanadas because I like Kale. I add handfuls to my smoothies almost everyday. It's very nutritious and some say it packs more punch than Spinach. I don't think Popeye would be happy to hear that. Goat cheese is a healthy alternative to cream cheese, it's higher in Calcium and Protein compared to cheese made from cow's milk. It's also easy to digest. This is a plus for people who are lactose intolerant. I enjoyed it warm, at room temperature and cold from the fridge. To me, this is a healthy grab and go snack.

Photo by Mrs. O

I also made the hot wings but I modified it a bit. Instead of Bok Choy, I used Broccoli because my local grocery store didn't have any more. I also added garlic. It was simply delicious. The Raspberry Buckle is the next item I'd like to make.

I like simple and healthy recipes and look forward to adding to my repertoire. Here's to yummy foods and here's to your health.