If you are interested in survival topics but get tired of the standard political and religious hulabaloo that tends to surround it, you might want to check out my good friend Georgene’s brand spankin’ new blog. It’s called [DFW Preppers and Survivors].
I find Georgene to be a very level headed person when it comes [...]
It was a last minute decision to stay in for dinner, and therefore to skip the grocery store. I had the double challenge of coming up with something quick, requiring little effort, whilst having the ingredients on hand.. that would make for a nice Sunday night. I managed surprisingly well. Sorry, not [...]
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Tags: couscous, Pork, pork loin, tomatoes 
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Brrr-rrr-rrr! Are you cold? I am freaking freezing! Therefore, I’ve been on a soup kick! I tried my hand at lightening up an oyster stew recipe, and I was very pleased with the result. Warmed my tummy, it did!
Ingredients
16 oz oysters shucked with liquor retained
4 cup fat free half & half
4 tablespoons margarine
salt, to [...]
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Been promising to get back to some healthier recipes. Being short on time, and needing to eat healthier this holiday season, I turned to my old friend RecipeZaar and found this recipe for Seared Ahi Tuna Glazed With Wasabi Butter. Of course, I made a couple of changes… mostly born from lack of time [...]
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So, out come the recipes from last week’s Thanksgiving festivities. I promise, I will break this up with something healthier very soon. Having said that, these aren’t too bad for hors d’oeuvres. My mother loved making these, and I’ve been carrying on the tradition in her stead.
Ingredients
16 ounces artichoke hearts, drained and mashed
2 tablespoons olive [...]
Posted in Featured, Recipes Tags: Artichoke, Cheese, Eggs, Low Sugar, Sides, Thanksgiving, Under 10 Carbs, Under 15 Carbs 8 Comments »
Looking for something different to do with all that leftover turkey? Try a Turkey Pot Pie!
Ingredients
1/3 cup margarine or butter
1/3 cup flour
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon lite salt
tons of fresh ground pepper
1 3/4 cups chicken stock
2/3 cups milk
about 2 cups of cooked turkey
about 2 cups of veggies* (see notes)
2 unroll & bake pie crusts
Cheesy and spicy and everything nice-y! If you love cheese and eggs, then this is guaranteed to please. Jalapeno Heaven is one of the few recipes in which I use white flour. There is only 1/2 cup across the entire recipe, which brings the total carb count to about 6g per serving.
Ingredients
1 lb. reduced fat [...]
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