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" foodies " lol... I like that!!! :laugh2:

cashews yes!!! But I could not drink the cashew milk.. Yuck!!! I will stick to almond and coconut milk.

Tzatziki... I peel the cucumbers, then slice in half scoop out the seads, then I grate them in the food processor, the trick now is to let them drain in a colander for a few hours in the fridge. You should also drain as much moisture from the yogurt as you can, or if you can find it, I use Cabot's plain greek yogurt because it is perfect for tzatziki right out of the container. I add a little bit of rice vinegar, dill,lemon juice, salt and pepper. No garlic in mine either. I use it both as a sauce, and it is also really good just by itself!

Your on a roll Leanna!!! It all looks great!! I have been so busy, and shoveling snow is just one more thing that I don't have time for.... So Last nights dinner... Flounder stuffed with crab meat ( I make crab cakes and use half of a crab cake to stuff each flounder, twice baked potatoes ( cheddar and chives,I made 8 and froze the rest), quartered brussel sprouts(that I sauteed in garlic oil, sliced almonds, bacon crumbs, and onions) Not much for color with this meal, but it all tasted good!! And I dont even like brussel sprouts!! lol

Hhhmmmm!!! Just like wine is good... if it has spinach.. well its got to be good!!!

Looks good to me!!

I am guessing the energy level was not to high.. lol

Ok... on the recipe thread Leanna has a recipe for Sugar-Free Apple Pie Chia Seed Jam + Breakfast Parfait: I didnt want to gum up the recipe thread with chit chat so I came here to ask.... Leanna, How did it turn out?? It looks really good and it is something I can eat!!!~

Hhhmmmm!!! Looks like there is some house cleaning going on around here... I like the new organization.. good job!! that being said,, I probably would have missed this thread.. I will be back later with my pickled egg opinions.... I think you are all making it way to difficult!! ttyl

Lots of good direction for you on this thread... I agree with babs and humbled... You have proven that you can do it... you are just lacking a little bit in the long term follow through... So this time.. get rid of the maybe's and the I thinks... And just do it!!! I am not saying that it was a piece of cake... but I look back now and think " well that wasnt so bad " I wish I had done it sooner. But at the time.. it was one of the hardest things I ever did. Do it for you!!! Do it for those who love you!!! And Hell... do it for us because we are your biggest fans!!! You can do this... You know you can.... So do it this time!!!! We all know you can!

I want spring!!!

So I take a portabello mushroom cap and simmer in a pan with a little water and some steak sauce, I place it on a casserole upside down and fill it with some spinach that I have sauteed with chopped onions, Then I add a beef burger that I topped with a slice of swiss cheese, then a layer of sliced tomatoes, with some sauteed sliced onions and mushrooms, and finally two slices of swiss on top, all ingredients were hot going together (except tomatoes) and I put the whole tower into the oven for about 15 minutes on 250 degrees for about 10 to 15 minutes or until the cheese is really good and melted. I served it with a side of homemade mayo, home cut fresh french fries & cole slaw.(not shown) I am gluten free (no rolls in my world) so this is how I eat a burger.. the little slice of tomato on top was just to pretty it up for you guys..lol

I give up... Fettuccine Alfredo??? :unsure:

And again I need to voice... If its got a glass of wine in the menu... its gotta be a good dinner!!!

I split the thick part of the filet on the flat and basically make a sandwich with it, the tail end is thinner so I just fold it over onto itself. I lightly butter the caserole dish, then place the bottom layer of cod , then I layer the other ingredients lightly brushing some butter on the top ingredient... then I place the top layer of cod, and lightly brush with butter again... Not a lot of spices on my seafood because I try not to cover up the flavor.. but always some lemon and parsly for me. There is no sauce, just the juices that develope while baking... 350 degrees for about 35 minutes. Note: I make four of these at a time... 2 for dinner and 2 to freeze for a about 10 days. I wrap the casserole with plastic wrap and then foil. take out of freezer in the morning, cook that nigh the same as above.

looks delicious Leanna!! Last night was alaskan cod stuffed with spinach, tomato, shrimp... with broccoli and baked potato...

Looks good Colleen... Just a thought,,, when I do candied carrots I also saute in some roasted walnuts...

Being Gluten Intolerant, that looks even tastier to me than you understand Leanna.... Good good good!!!!! :) Tonights dinner as previously promised.... Salmon cakes, shrimp stuffed with crab, coleslaw and sweet potato fries,,, the pink stuff is a beet relish tarter sauce. Not shown is a tossed salad with a home made pickled yellow pepper based thousand island like dressing. . gluten, corn, & soy free... everything from scratch!... yep, I make the mayo and the ketchup too. :)

BTW... Salmon cakes, shrimp stuffed with crabmeat, french fried sweet potatos, coleslaw and tossed salad for dinner tonight.. :)

OK,, I am looking into the actifryer and although I want to try one out,,, I was surprised at the price tag. So I am going to have to do a bit more investigating before making the investment. Any input on what you do or do not like about the one you are using... or any guidance at all would be appreciated. I currently have a deep fryer that I have filled with olive oil and for the most part only use for vegetables.. I make my own chips, these are some of my plantain chips that I season with salt and cummin... and these are sweet potato chips that I season with salt and nutmeg... I made 2 1-gallon bags of these chips the other day, some to sample out because people were curious about them. I finally made some horseradish hummus that turned out really good to go with them. I will have to make a batch in bulk this week now that I know it will be good. Edited to note that because I use a better grade oil in my fryer, the chips are not greasy and the salt does not stick very well so there is not much salt if you were wondering about salt content.

Ok... so today I once again did machines and weights... I dont really have my self on a schedule or plan right now. I gave up on the personal trainers and am going it alone... It is OK but I feel like i need someone to tell me what to do all the time... because of my back, I always do a little of the back muscle machines ( not to heavy ) and then i alternate everyday between more back upper body, then more back and abs... then more back and legs, lower body etc...also I do 3 or 4 spin classes per week.. I just got a 9K bill for the audit that I went through last fall... I can not afford personal trainers right now.

I second this!!! That looks really, really good!!! :o I thought this was the recipe thread??? :unsure:

The Chili is for dinner tonight and there is enough to share and I may freeze some too. 1 1/4 pound of ground turkey onions green and red peppers 1 Serrano pepper 1 can kidney beans 1 can black beans 2 cans diced tomatoes 1 cup ham stock 1 cup tomato juice 1/4 pound smoked turkey kielbasa (chopped fine for flavor) fresh garlic chili powder cayenne powder paprika oregano cummin tumeric salt and pepper I think that is everything.. I am going to to serve over rice with some cheddar sprinkled on top tonight. I am also going to make some plantain tortilla chips, and quacamole tomorrow or wednesday so I can make a nacho platter.....

Hmmm.... I think you should keep him for a couple more years!!! :P Just Sayin!!!

I CANT WAIT!!!!