Family Friday

Changing Thanksgiving Traditions

It is Thanksgiving Day at my house.  In between the making of all the "fixin's" and the arrival of the guests, I decided to do a little research as to how this day came about and what might have really been served for dinner. The "traditional" meal includes roasted turkey with stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed… Continue reading Changing Thanksgiving Traditions

Recipes

Sugar Free Cranberry Tart/ Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients 1 bag of cranberries 3/4 c pineapple juice 1 c sugar free applesauce juice and zest from 1 orange 1/2 c dried fruit 1 puff pastry Directions Mix cranberries, pineapple juice, applesauce and 2 Tsp of water in a sauce pan and bring to a boil.       Once boiling, turn down the heat… Continue reading Sugar Free Cranberry Tart/ Cranberry Sauce

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Brussel Sprouts with Corn

Ingredients 4 c Brussel sprouts 2 c frozen corn 1 large onion, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic 1/4 c chopped mushrooms 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes salt and pepper to taste Directions Saute onions and mushrooms in a non-stick pan until lightly browned Add Brussel sprouts and saute until they are lightly browned... about 10… Continue reading Brussel Sprouts with Corn

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Wendy’s Chopped Detox Salad

Ingredients 2 c mixed greens, chopped 2 c broccoli, chopped 2 c red cabbage, chopped 1 c carrots, finely chopped 1/2 c almonds, chopped 1/4 c sunflower seeds For Dressing 2 Tbs olive oil 1/2 c lemon juice 1 Tbs ginger, minced 3 tsp Dijon mustard 2 tsp honey Directions Chop all the veggies and… Continue reading Wendy’s Chopped Detox Salad

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Vegetarian Stuffed Acorn Squash

Servings: 4            Prep Time: 5 minutes       Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 4 small acorn squash 1/2 c quinoa 1 package mushrooms 1/2 small red onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 c almonds, chopped 1 tsp garlic 1/2 tsp thyme Directions Preheat oven to 425. Cut the… Continue reading Vegetarian Stuffed Acorn Squash

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Asian Ginger Garlic Soup

Servings: 3-4     Prep time: 10 minutes       Cook time: 20 minutes Ingredients 1 small onion 4 garlic cloves, crushed 3 inches of ginger, peeled and sliced 6 c vegetable broth 1 Tbs anise seeds 2 Tbs soy sauce 2 c sliced mushrooms 1 pkg tofu 6 oz. rice noodles 2 c cabbage, chopped… Continue reading Asian Ginger Garlic Soup

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Mushroom and Barley Soup

Servings; 2-4               Prep Time: 10 minutes       Cook time: 25 minutes Ingredients 2 pkg sliced portabello mushrooms, chopped 2 c button mushrooms, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 c vegetable broth 1 Tbs balsamic vinegar 4 springs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 1/4 tsp… Continue reading Mushroom and Barley Soup

Menu Monday

Menu Monday – Still Waiting for Variety

My life is still so fast paced that I haven't been adventurous with food.  I haven't even taken pictures of what I am eating. I will do better this coming week. Again, I ate veggies or a smoothie for breakfast. Again, I had a salad or soup for lunch. I made Asparagus and Sunny Side up… Continue reading Menu Monday – Still Waiting for Variety

Menu Monday

Eating Well… Even on Vacation

I got a little more variety this past week.  For breakfast most days, I had a smoothie with berries from my freezer,spinach and a banana.  On most days for lunch I had a salad or some soup. Last Tuesday was National Nachos Day.  I decided to make my own Healthy Instant Pot Refried Beans. The family… Continue reading Eating Well… Even on Vacation

Recipes

Greek Hummus Pizza

Prep Time: 20 Minutes  Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients 1 Pita bread rounds per person 2-3 Tbs of hummus per round chopped red onion chopped black olives chopped bell pepper baby spinach chopped mushrooms chopped zucchini chopped tomatoes Directions Lightly brown the pitas in the oven to begin forming a crust. Remove from the oven… Continue reading Greek Hummus Pizza