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
Tag: health
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
