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Wendy’s Italian White Bean and Cabbage Soup

Servings: 4     Prep Time: 15 minutes       Cook time:  35 minutes Ingredients 2 carrots, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tsp tomato paste 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper 4 c vegetable broth 1 15 oz can white beans, drained 2 c thinly… Continue reading Wendy’s Italian White Bean and Cabbage Soup

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Wendy’s Mac and”Cheese”

6 servings       Prep time:  30 minutes     Cook Time:  20 minutes Ingredients 1 1/2 c sweet potato or butternut squash, peeled and cubed 1/2 onion, chopped 1/4 c water reserved from cooking the sweet potato of butternut squash 1/4 cup raw cashews 1 Tbs lemon juice 1 tsp pink Himalayan salt 1 tsp… Continue reading Wendy’s Mac and”Cheese”

Menu Monday

First Week of the Holiday Season – Success!

Last week was a crazy good week of eating!  I succeeded in staying away from unhealthy, inflammation causing foods.  Although I had a couple days of horrible leg cramps, I made it through Thanksgiving and actually LOST weight!  When does that happen? Monday looked like this: Jamba Juice for breakfast; a yummy salad with a… Continue reading First Week of the Holiday Season – Success!

Scripture Sunday

Expect the Unexpected

I have been pondering prayer and receiving answers to prayers this past week. I think of the things I prayer for... greater faith, love, holiness, wisdom, discernment, God's grace, courage, patience, the joy that only God can grant along with the basic daily needs my family and I stand in need of each day... and… Continue reading Expect the Unexpected

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

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

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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