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Snacking
One of the main things that use to hinder my weight loss journey is snacking. Right in the middle of a snack attack, something came over me. I sat there and asked myself “why am I snacking”…yup! WHY?! I believe snacking is more of a mental event than the actual snacking itself. You sit on […]
You’re Going to Have to Spend the Money
I am truly disturbed! I mean completely blown away! I’m angered! I’m outraged and downright disgruntled. I have heard this comment way too often “I cannot afford to eat healthy foods”. Before I go into why this upsets me, let me just acknowledge some very valid points: • if you live in a perceived economically […]
I’ve got to Walk on the Tightrope
I’m learning that this weight loss journey is a series of moments where I’m successful in balancing the aspects of my life. I mean really think about what I just said! In order to lose weight you must eat foods balanced in nutrients. You must also burn more calories than you take in, creating a […]
Easy Stir Fry basics
Contributed by: Donna Michele Stir fries are a go to food at our house year ‘round but especially in the fall and winter when frozen veggies work their way into our diet more frequently. Mise En Place is the most important thing in stir fry, have veggies and meat chopped to uniform size and all […]
Veggie casserole
Contributed by: Donna Michele Ingredients: 3 yellow squash 3- zucchini 1 medium sweet onion 10 plum or 5 medium tomatoes 2 tsp oregano 2 tsp basil 2 cloves roasted crushed garlic (or ½ tsp garlic powder) ¼ cup grated romano or parmesan cheese Pre heat oven to 400 degrees. Thinly slice squash, zucchini, onion and […]
Indian Chicken Kadhai (stir fry)
Contributed by: Donna Michele Ingredients: 1 chicken, cleaned and cut into pieces 1-2 Tbsp of coconut or canola oil 3 chopped onions 3 chopped green chilis 2 tsp garam masala 2 tsp freshly ground coriander 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp turmeric 6 med. tomatoes, diced 2 tsp. ginger paste 2 tsp. garlic paste Plate […]
Tex-Mex Stuffed Peppers
Contributed by: Donna Michele 4 servings Prep: 20 min Cook: 1hr Total: 1hr 20min Ingredients: ½ c pine nuts 1 roasted bell pepper 2 lg garlic cloves 1 (14 ½ oz) can stewed tomatoes ¼ c vegetable broth 2 Tbsp chili powder 2 c cooked brown rice ¾ c frozen corn 2 plum tomatoes or […]
My Easy Moussaka (makes 4-6 servings)*
Contibuted by: Donna Michele (*see Serving Stretcher below recipe). Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Total: 35 min Ingredients 1 sweet onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb lean ground beef 1 can (14 ½ oz. ) no salt added diced tomatoes ¼ c tomato paste ½ tsp. ground cinnamon ¼ tsp. ground allspice […]
Easy Lentil Soup/ Stew
Contributed by : Donna Michele 1 cup split red lentils 1 can of diced tomatoes 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1 cup shredded carrots 1 box of chicken broth 1 tsp cumin Add all ingredients to soup pot, cook on medium heat 20-30 minutes covered, or until lentils are soft. For stew, puree half the soup […]
Chilean Zucchini Stew (A good use for giant Zucchini)
Contributed by: Donna Michele Ingredients 1 large sweet onion chopped 3 cloves garlic minced 1Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp. chili powder 1 Tbsp. cumin 2 giant zucchini, chopped 5 large tomatoes skinned seeded and chopped 3 cups or 5 or 6 ears of corn, roasted 1 can black beans, drained 1 – […]
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