I’m loving this year’s Ipsy bags. This month’s ticket theme is adorable. Obviously, it’s perfect for a trip to the movies or an amusement park or you could keep notes and receipts in it. I think I’ll keep it in my car to store my charger, pens, and other knick knacks. Let’s take a look at…
Month: April 2017
Sweet Sausage, Rosemary Potatoes & Swiss Cheese
I’m a meat and potatoes girl. So I’m always looking for quick and easy ways to get my fix. Here’s a delicious recipe you can cook in one pan. It’s got meat, potatoes and lots of cheese, and it’s even gluten-free. Ingredients: 1 package of sweet turkey sausage Yukon potatoes cut into wedges Green bell…
Hearty Potato Soup
Ingredients: 6 to 8 small to medium potatoes (peeled and cut into cubes) Half of a medium-sized onion- diced 3 garlic cloves 1 to 2 small carrots -chopped 4 cups of chicken broth 1 to 2 cups of water 2 celery stalks -diced 2 cups of 2% milk 2 tbsp light butter 2 tbsp of…
How I Salvaged My Scorched Stainless Steel Pot!
I’ve never burned a pan so badly before in my life. Long story short. I tried to make Mexican rice the authentic way which included putting foil under the lid and letting the rice cook until it was well done at the bottom. Well, mine did more than cook until it was well done. It burned…
Filipino Chicken Adobo
This is the national dish of the Phillipines. 1/2 cup Bragg’s apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup Bragg’s Liquid Aminos or gluten-free soy sauce 1/3 cup of water 6 cloves garlic-roughly cut 1 small yellow onion Ground black pepper or peppercorn 2 bay leaves Green onions on top Parsley 6 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs Cooked…
Barbecue Meatloaf: Gluten-Free
This is a delicious meatloaf that is gluten-free. You use oatmeal instead of breadcrumbs. It sounds weird but it’s very tasty. Ingredients: 1 pound of ground turkey Diced onion, green and red bell pepper, and garlic (You can cook these before adding to meatloaf mixture. I don’t because I like crunchy vegetables in my meatloaf.)…
My Favorite Snacks
Since I follow the Mediterranean Diet Food Pyramid, snacks are typically nuts, fruits, and vegetables. That can get boring after a while so I’ve come up with new ways to make my snacks tasty and unique. Of course, they’re all gluten-free. I start my week off with strawberries, grapes and hard-boiled eggs prepped and ready to…
Lima Beans and Canadian Bacon
Ingredients: 1 bag of dried lima beans 2 to 3 stalks of celery with the tops 1 medium onion 1 green bell pepper Canadian bacon or ham 4 cups of chicken broth 2 to 3 cups of water 2 bay leaves Seasonings: sea salt, ground black pepper, sea kelp, Mrs. Dash no-salt seasonings, rosemary, basil. Put…
Cabbage Soup
Cabbage soup is often used as part of a diet plan, but I make it to have as a low-calorie lunch or dinner that I can eat throughout the work week. This soup is really tasty and you can always add potatoes or meat if you want a heartier dish. My version meets the guidelines…
Lazy Girl Turkey Pasta with Green Olives
When I’m too lazy to cook, I put together a simple pasta recipe. On this day, I used ground turkey that was thawed with the intention of making meatloaf. At the last-minute, I decided I wanted a quick meal that didn’t require cooking side dishes. So I came with this gluten-free ground turkey and rotini dish. Ingredients:…
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