Menu Monday

Ready for Some Variety

A crazy week with four shows didn't allow for much time at home to create meals... again.  I am ready for some evenings at home where I can create some meals that will give some variety to what we eat.  I haven't bailed on the new plan... it's just that I have been eating the… Continue reading Ready for Some Variety

Menu Monday

Soup 3 meals a Day

It's been a long week getting my show open.  Thankfully, my husband did all the food prep for the week.  He made 4 different pots of soup and got them in the fridge.  That made it easy to have healthy food... but I did eat soup 3 meals a day.  LOL.  Here are the soups… Continue reading Soup 3 meals a Day

Recipes

Lentil Soup with Coconut

 4 servings       Prep Time 15 minutes     Cook Time 30 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 Tbsp olive oil  1 yellow onion 2 cloves garlic 1 Tbs grated fresh ginger 1/2 Tbsp ground turmeric Pinch red pepper flakes 2-3 carrots 1/2 lb red or yellow lentils (about 1 cup) 4 cups water 13.5 oz can coconut milk 1/2 Tbsp salt (or to taste) TOPPINGS (OPTIONAL) 1/3 cup large, unsweetened coconut flakes 1/4 bunch cilantro 2 cups cooked jasmine rice INSTRUCTIONS Add the olive oil… Continue reading Lentil Soup with Coconut

Recipes

Vegetarian Dinner in a Pumpkin

Vegetarian Dinner in a Pumpkin 4 servings         Prep time: 30 minutes     Cook time: 1 hour 15 minutes Ingredients 1 medium pumpkin 2 c cooked wild rice pilaf 1 onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic 1 pck sliced mushrooms 1/2 c walnuts 1/2 c dried cranberries 2 c spinach, chopped 1 tsp… Continue reading Vegetarian Dinner in a Pumpkin

Menu Monday, Uncategorized

It’s not a Diet… It’s a Lifestyle

It's been a busy week.  I didn't get pictures of any of the food I ate, but rest assured that I have been successful in my Eat to Live goals. Fast food and crap food avoided.  I survived because this week my husband was willing to do the prep work, and a good friend brought… Continue reading It’s not a Diet… It’s a Lifestyle

Menu Monday

It Can Be Done – Even When You are Insanely Busy

Wow!  What a week! The next 2 weeks look just as nuts.  However, eating well can be done! This past week I ate a ton of salads.  My friends Rachel continued to bring me soup.  I did make a couple of yummy things. This week I made Wendy’s Tomato Pie I love this recipe!  I… Continue reading It Can Be Done – Even When You are Insanely Busy

Menu Monday

Wendy’s Red Kidney Bean Chili

Ingredients 1 pound dry kidney beans soaked overnight and drained 1 c chopped carrots 1 onions, chopped 1 c bell peppers, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 28 oz canned tomaotes 4 c vegetable stock 1 jar salsa 3-5 Tbs chili powder 4 bay leaves 1 Tbs cumin Directions Saute garlic, peppers and onions until… Continue reading Wendy’s Red Kidney Bean Chili

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Wendy’s Ratatouille

Serves 4-6      Prep time: 20 minutes       Cook Time: 1 hour Ingredients 2 c crushed tomatoes 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar 2 tsp minced garlic 4 Tbs fresh basil 1/2 tsp Himalayan pink salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp rosemary 1/2 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp thyme 1/2… Continue reading Wendy’s Ratatouille

Recipes

Wendy’s Tomato Pie

Servings: 6-8       Prep: 45 minutes         Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients Crust 1 3/4 c whole wheat flour 1/4 c vegetable shortening 1/2 tsp Himalayan pink salt 3-4 Tbs cold water Filling 2 pounds tomatoes, thinly sliced 1 baby zucchini thinly sliced 1 1/4 tsp Himalayan pink salt 1 sweet onion,… Continue reading Wendy’s Tomato Pie

Satisfaction Saturday

Loving me Some Eggplant

I will admit... I have never been a fan of eggplant.  It's not the fault of the eggplant.  It's just that my first experience with this little vegetable was a little traumatic.  It was a cast party after a show... the catered meal had some kind of egg plant on the table.  At first glance… Continue reading Loving me Some Eggplant