Spicy Ratatouille I love ratatouille. I never use eggplant, although I will eat it if made in a restaurant. ra-ta-too-ee A vegetable stew, usually made with eggplant, tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, and onions, seasoned with herbs and garlic. 1 tbsp. canola oil (better yet, eliminate the oil, use Pam) 1 medium red onion, cut in thin … [Read more...] about Spicy Ratatouille
You: on a diet
I followed the You: on a Diet - The Owners Manual For Waist Management for awhile. It wasn't a bad diet but I really didn't care for the recipes so had to create my own.
Minestrone
Minestrone 1 tablespoon olive oil, or olive oil Pam 1-1/2 cups chopped onion 1 medium carrot, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup) 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth 2 14-1/2-ounce cans tomatoes, undrained and cut up 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup brown rice 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning 4 cups … [Read more...] about Minestrone
All Day Applesauce with Frozen Yogurt
All Day Applesauce with Frozen Yogurt This would be good for a You on a Diet treat if you eliminate the sugar. Sounds yummy, and I want to try it. It would last about 5 seconds around here. 2 pounds Granny Smith apples, cored and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices 1/4 cup sugar (optional) 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons fresh lemon … [Read more...] about All Day Applesauce with Frozen Yogurt
Weigh In
Weigh In 42 pounds have disappeared from me body. That's what - a child? I've dropped a child! … [Read more...] about Weigh In
Shell and Black Bean Salad
Shell and Black Bean Salad Balsamic Dressing: 6 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 medium cloves minced garlic 1/2 tsp sugar - I used a sugar substitute 1/4 tsp salt 2 c uncooked 100% whole wheat small shell pasta 14-oz can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 large red or yellow bell pepper, diced 3 kalamata olives, … [Read more...] about Shell and Black Bean Salad
Weigh In
Weigh In Scale registered a 38 pound loss today! Kewlness! Don't let my intermittent recording of my weight loss fool you. I weigh myself everyday. After I pee, before I have coffee. Every day. I'll drive myself insane if I don't. … [Read more...] about Weigh In
Spaghetti Squash Sauce
Spaghetti Squash Sauce 1/2 medium spaghetti squash (about 1 1/2 pounds--See Note) 2 tablespoons water 14 1/2-ounce can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, drained 1/4 cup grated or shredded low fat Parmesan cheese (optional) Poke holes in the squash all over with a fork. Bake, uncovered, in a glass baking dish in a preheated 350:F oven for 30 to 40 … [Read more...] about Spaghetti Squash Sauce
Apple Squash Soup
Recipe: Apple Squash Soup Summary: Apple Squash Soup Ingredients 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2 small onion 2 cloves garlic 1/2 inch piece of ginger 1/2 tsp. cumin 1/2 tsp. coriander 1/2 tsp. dry mustard 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. salt 6 medium summer squash 1 medium steamed potato 1 large apple 4 cups leftover water from … [Read more...] about Apple Squash Soup