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Go Tubing...
...at least the way I do, that is. Saw these tubes of pesto paste, garlic paste, tomato paste, and chili paste all used in meal prep on a camping video. I was impressed at how easy these made cooking out in the elements over an open fire look. These have come in so handy for a quick flavor boost cooking in my own kitchen, outdoors, and when I'm the visiting "head chef" for friends/relatives. In various combinations, these work well as part of pasta based dishes, middle Eastern lentil main courses, or South of the border favorites. The pesto for instance works well added to hot, cooked whole wheat pasta with some extra pine nuts tossed in, add some fresh basil if you're a mind to. These are available through my local grocer or on Amazon. Takes the hassle out of healthy meal prep when I'm on the go.
Note: I have no connection with any of these products. I'm just looking for ways to enhance my healthy eating goals with little extra effort on my part.
When I'm not stirring up great family meals, I'm sewing cotton pocket chef aprons for my online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdrawerthreads .
Or, I'm tearing old sheets into strips to crochet into upcycled recycled throw rugs to sell in my other shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarns .
My daughter's have an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/yesdesigns - where they design and sew cotton pocket knickers for cosplay or whatever other playfulness comes to mind.
My older daughter has an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/wildwovenwomen - where she offers up hand knit soft, supple striped afghans and throws worked from upcycled recycled yarns thrifted locally.
#diabetes#topdrawerthreads#vegetarian cooking#vegetarian#vegetarian recipes#healthyeating#vegan#vegetarianism#homecooking#easy meals#easy cooking#easy recipes#easycooking#convenientcooking#convenientmeals
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Pesto Parmesan Pasta
Hot...fragrant...filling...fast to fix...sounds like just the thing for a quick healthy meal for one or for the whole family. This works well with a slice of beef roast and green salad to complete this hearty meal. This also rocks just eaten on it's own. Give this a whirl tonight...
1 c. whole wheat pasta, broken - spaghetti or linguine work well
oil
1 pt. cherry tomatoes
dash salt/pepper/garlic powder
1/2 c. pesto sauce
1/2 c. pine nuts
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese shredded
1/4 c. whole wheat bread crumbs
1 T. fresh basil, ribbon cut using kitchen scissors to speed the process
Bring 3 c. water to a boil, plunge the pasta in to begin the cooking process. In a large fry pan, add oil, tomatoes, and seasonings sauteing covered until the tomatoes split. When the pasta is cooked, drain off excess water. While the pasta is still hot, add the pesto sauce, tomatoes, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese - toss well covering everything. Serve up with bread crumbs sprinkled on top. Garnish with the basil. Grab a fork and get to it...
When I'm not quickly putting together a healthy meal for my family, I'm sewing cotton pocket aprons for my online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdrawerthreads .
Or, I'm putting the finishing touches on hand knit hats and scarves worked by me from upcycled recycled yarns for my other online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarns .
My daughter's have an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/yesdesigns - where they design and sew cotton pocket knickers very suitable for leisure or cosplay or whatever you get up to.
My older daughter has an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/wildwovenwomen - where she knits upcycled recycled yarns into cozy thick afghans and throws - just the thing to curl up into on a cold winter's eve.
#diabetes#topdrawerthreads#vegetarian cooking#vegetarian#healthyeating#homecooking#vegetarian recipes#pasta dish#parmesan#italiancooking#italiansidedish#pesto#pestopasta
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Hale the Kale...
...cheers for the chard...a must do for the mustard greens - all worthy to add to your dinner side dish rotation. To cook any of these, I slice up an onion caramelizing it in olive oil. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder tossing well. Throw in your greens preference, tossing again, and serve up with a slice of roast pork, hot rice pilaf, and chilled tart apple slices for dessert. The mustard greens are excellent with the onions, seasonings, then throw in a can of black eyed peas - great vegan meal. These are easy to fix, looks like you put some effort into it and is part of my healthy eating plan.
When I'm not quickly putting together a healthy meal for my family, I'm sewing cotton pocket aprons for my online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdrawerthreads .
Or, I'm putting the finishing touches on hand knit hats and scarves worked by me from upcycled recycled yarns for my other online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarns .
My daughter's have an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/yesdesigns - where they design and sew cotton pocket knickers very suitable for leisure or cosplay or whatever you get up to.
My older daughter has an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/wildwovenwomen - where she knits upcycled recycled yarns into cozy thick afghans and throws - just the thing to curl up into on a cold winter's eve.
#diabetes#topdrawerthreads#apron#vegetarian cooking#vegetarian#healthyeating#vegetarian recipes#vegan#vegetarianism#homecooking#easymeals#foodiefind#foodie#foodie adventures#foodie friends#mustard greens
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Gadzooks - zukes...
...zucchinis that is. Use one or two colors of this veg that is so versatile as a main dish ingredient, shines as a side dish, or rounds out the meal as a dessert component. Slice them, saute them, then add some fresh lemon slices on top to brighten the flavor. Light...simple...nutritious...fast...that’s what makes this best.
2 T. olive oil
3 green zucchini, sliced
3 yellow zucchini, sliced
dash salt
dash ground pepper
water as needed
lemon slices
In a shallow fry pan, begin sauteing zucchini. Add salt and pepper. As zucchini is nearly tender, add a couple tablespoons water then place lemon slices on zucchinis and cover to steam. When zucchinis are tender, enjoy!
When I’m not cruising the aisles of the produce department, I’m sewing aprons for my etsy shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdrawerthreads .
Or I'm crocheting cotton throw rugs torn by me from upcycled recycled sheets for my other shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarns .
My daughter’s have an etsy shop - www.etsy.com/shop/yesdesigns - where they hand make and sell summer shorts and crocheted bikini tops.
My older daughter has an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/wildwovenwomen - where she knits upcycled recycled yarns into eye catching chunky afghans and throws. Definitely recommended to snuggle up into.
#diabetes#vegetarian cooking#vegetarian#healthyeating#vegetarian recipes#vegan#vegetarianism#homecooking#apron#topdrawerthreads
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Smokey Goat Gouda Eggs
Say it fast or slow, this is an omelette elevated. The smokey goat gouda makes this a Sunday morning brunch favorite. Chop the tomatoes and cheese the night before so you are ready to go with the next mornings welcome breakfast offering...
margarine
4 eggs, whisked
dash black pepper
dash garlic powder
1 c. cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 c. smokey goat gouda, cut into pea sized pieces
In an omelette pan, melt margarine coating entire bottom of pan. Add the seasonings to the eggs, stir well. Gently pour the eggs into the fry pan. As the eggs firm up, onto half the omelette position the tomatoes and cheese. With a rubber spatula, release the sans tomato side of the omelette folding it over the filling. Gently release the egg from the pan and slide it onto a waiting dinner plate - enjoy.
When I'm not road testing intriguing cheeses, I'm sewing cotton pocket wrap aprons for my online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdrawerthreads .
Or, I'm putting the finishing touches on hand knit stocking caps worked by me from upcycled recycled yarns thrifted from my favorite creative reuse source (SCRAP PDX) for my other online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarns .
My daughter's have an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/yesdesigns - where they design and sew cotton pocket knickers for fun and frolic wear.
My older daughter has an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/wildwovenwomen - where she works upcycled recycled yarns into soft, supple rainbow striped afghans and scarves.
#diabetes#topdrawerthreads#foodie#vegetarian cooking#vegetarian#healthyeating#vegetarian recipes#cheeseomelette#omelette#homecooking#sundaybrunch#brunch#goudaomelette#smokeyomelette
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Mozzarella Ball Tomato Salad
This is the easiest salad topping I've made up in ages. Just toss the ingredients together and serve on a crispy bed of greens or over some steaming hot whole wheat fettuccine noodles. Either way, it's any easy way for me to keep with my healthy eating resolve. See what you think...
2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved or leave them whole if they're small
8 oz. mozzarella balls, separated
5 - 7 basil leaves, scissor cut into thin ribbons
2 T. pesto to taste
1/2 c. pine nuts
In a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients tossing well to coat. Serve on a bed of greens and enjoy!
When I’m not thinking up new ways to enjoy cherry tomatoes, I’m sewing bacon with fried egg aprons for my online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdrawerthreads .
Or, I’m knitting slouch hats and stocking caps from thrifted upcycled yarn for my other shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarns .
My daughter’s have an online shop, www.etsy.com/shop/yesdesigns , where they hand make and sell all cotton knickers with handy cell pocket in front.
My older daughter has an online shop, www.etsy.com/shop/wildwovenwomen, where she designs and knits scarves and afghans from upcycled recycled yarns.
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Ras el Hanout Tomato Bean Soup
Ras el hanout is a mix of spices such as turmeric, ginger, pepper, anise, cayenne pepper, and cloves. The epazote enhances the flavors in this dish and is in the blister pack fresh herb section of your local grocers or you can find it dried online. This last Fall, a friend gave me an epazote plant which has overwintered (yahoo!) so fingers crossed it will thrive this summer and I'm going to try growing even more from seed. This soup has a great vibrant mix of flavors, no shrinking violets here. This is made even better served with honey dew melon chunks on the side. Make some yourself…see what you think.
2 c. water
4 c. vegetable broth
2 c. dry navy beans
1 bunch epazote
1 t. salt
1 t. pepper
1 T. ras el hanout spice mix
1 T. cumin
1 T. turmeric
2 T. parsley, dried
2 c. onions, diced
2 t. garlic, minced
4 c. cherry tomatoes, halved
In a large soup pot, add water, vegetable broth, navy beans, and epazote. Cover, bring to a boil, then turn down to simmer adding the seasonings - salt, pepper, ras el hanout, cumin, turmeric, and parsley. Stirring well, add onions, garlic, and cherry tomatoes. Simmer until the beans are tender - approx. 1 1/2 hours.
When I'm not road testing intriguing spices, I'm sewing cotton pocket wrap aprons for my online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdrawerthreads .
Or, I'm putting the finishing touches on hand knit stocking caps worked by me from upcycled recycled yarns thrifted from my favorite creative reuse source (SCRAP PDX) for my other online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarns .
My daughter's have an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/yesdesigns - where they design and sew cotton pocket knickers for fun and frolic wear.
My older daughter has an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/wildwovenwomen - where she works upcycled recycled yarns into soft, supple rainbow striped afghans and scarves.
#diabetes#foodie#apron#vegetarian cooking#topdrawerthreads#healthyeating#vegetarian#vegetarian recipes#vegan#vegan food#raselhanout#indianfood#indian cooking#indian#south asia#indian soup
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Killer Dal
That’s what I have come to think of this dish as or Masoor Dal or just tasty and easy to fix...they all fit. It cooks up quickly from inexpensive ingredients and little skill on my part - always a plus.
To save time and effort, buy the onions pre cut. A tip on preparing fresh ginger, peel the skin using the side of a teaspoon instead of wasting some of the ginger root using a paring knife. The skin is so thin rubbing with the spoon edge is enough to do the job. It really works and is a fun way to safely introduce your young ones to cooking. They will get a kick out of it...I did when I tried it.
Think about adding more vegetables to this dish such as okra or eggplant. I pick my seasonings up in the bulk section at my local grocers. That way I buy only what I need at a better unit price.
3 T. oil
1 1/2 c. onions, diced
1 - 4 oz. can jalapeno peppers, mild, with liquid
1 T. garlic, minced
2 t. fresh ginger, minced
1 c. red lentils
2 c. water
1 - 15 oz. can tomatoes, diced
1 t. salt
1/2 t. cumin
1/2 t. mustard seed
1/2 t. turmeric
1/2 t. paprika
Option: Add 1 - 15 oz. can okra, drained or 1 c. eggplant coarsely grated with skin on when you add the lentils for extra vegetables in this already healthy dish.
In a large soup pot, saute onions in oil until just soft. Add jalapenos, garlic, and ginger sauteing for 2 min. - don’t look away. To the pot with the onions mixture, add lentils, water, tomatoes, salt, cumin, mustard seed, turmeric, and paprika - cover. Bring to a boil, then stir bringing the lentils etc. from on the bottom to the top. Cover again, turn the heat to simmer and cook for 40 min. until the lentils are soft.
Once I’ve put a hearty pot of dal on the stove to simmer, I race downstairs to my home sewing studio to stitch cotton aprons with handy pocket for my online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdrawerthreads .
Or I’m merrily shopping my upcycled yarn stash for colors and textures to pair up to then knit into warm winter stocking caps for my other shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarns .
My daughter’s have an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/yesdesigns - where they design and sew cotton pocket knickers/bloomers in kickin’ colors and sizes.
My older daughter has an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/wildwovenwomen - where she works upcycled yarns in to brightly striped scarves and afghans.
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Raita
A sauce…a condiment…a side dish…a dressing…a dip…it's delicious however you use it - so use it. Enjoy the tang this very healthy yogurt dish adds to any meal especially on a bed of greens with one of the dal's from this page. You'll be so pleased at how you're taking care of yourself!
1/2 c. yogurt, plain
1 c. buttermilk (use more if you like this pourable)
1 T. cilantro, dried
1/2 t. cumin
1/4 t. coriander
dash lemon juice
1/2 t. brown mustard seeds
dash salt
3/4 c. cucumber, Persian, diced
2 T. red onion, diced
2 T. green bell pepper, seeded, diced
1/2 tomato, seeded, diced
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together buttermilk and yogurt. Add cilantro, cumin, coriander, lemon juice, mustard seeds and salt - stir in well. Next come the cucumber, onion, bell pepper, and tomato tossing to coat well with yogurt. That's it, no more trouble to it than this. Now, go enjoy!
When I'm not busily mixing up something new in the kitchen, I'm hard at it in my basement sewing studio stitching cotton pocket aprons for my online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdrawerthreads .
Or I'm putting the finishing touches on hand knit stocking caps…skull caps…toques…all worked by me from upcycled recycled yarns found at my favorite creative resue source - SCRAP PDX - for my other online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarns .
My daughters have an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/yesdesigns - where they design and sew cotton pocket knickers for some deep leisure activities.
My older daughter has an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/wildwovenwomen - where she works upcycled recycled double strands of yarn into soft warm striped throws and afghans.
#diabetes#a1c#t1#t2#foodie#middleeastern#indian#india#indiancuisine#healthyeating#easymeal#specialmeal#vegetarian cooking#vegetarian recipes#vegetarian#vegan#vegan food#apron#topdrawerthreads#yogurt
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Apple Stuffed Squash
There were still whole squash left over from the Fall harvest which got me thinking about another easy way to enjoy it. Stuffing the squash with seasoned apples and walnuts sounded like a great path to follow, so I did. It turned out great and has no added sugar...
better and better for my healthy eating plan. See what you think...
1 red kuri squash, split, seeded
4 c. apples, cored, chopped with the skin on
1 c. walnut or pecan pieces
3 t. apple pie spice mix or cinnamon
dash salt
2 T. lemon juice
4 T. margarine
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, add apples,
walnut pieces, seasonings and toss together coating well. Transfer
the apples to the squash cavity. Dab with margarine - 2 T. for each filled squash piece. Place each filled squash into a glass baking
dish. Add 1 c. water to baking dish, cover with foil. Bake for 1 1/2
hrs. approx. until the squash is tender. This works well as a side dish served with sausages on the side.
When I'm not thinking up ways to use up our harvest even into months later, I'm sewing cotton pocket aprons for my online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdrawerthreads .
Or, I'm putting the finishing touches on hand knit caps and scarves worked by me from thrifted upcycled recycled yarns for my other shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarns .
My daughter's have an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/yesdesigns - where they design and sew cotton pocket knickers for serious leisure wearing.
My older daughter has an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/wildwovenwomen - where she knits smart looking striped afghans and scarves using double strands of upcycled recycled yarns.
#diabetes#topdrawerthreads#foodie#vegetarian cooking#vegetarian#healthyeating#vegetarian recipes#vegan#vegan food#easymeal#cheapmeals#familymeal#familyfavorite#squash#apple#bakedapple
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Asian Salad Dressing
Miso soup paste is a favorite of mine for a quick cup of broth, as the base in a poke bowl or stir fry flavoring. It's also another unexpected way to utilize this handy Asian food staple. Look for a miso soup mix with no alcohol as that's a sugar, too. They're there, just keep looking. To better mix the paste with the other ingredients, push the miso through a handheld sieve using the back of a spoon. Use a little of the rice vinegar in with it if that helps soften the miso. For this recipe, I tried a new way to grate the ginger so out came the zester which worked well to grate the ginger to the right consistency. Depending on how hot you like your sauces, I tasted the chili paste before adding it in to then deciding to just use a dribble as trial amount which was enough. The sesame seeds added color and texture. I plan to toss a few cups of shelled edamame in the dressing coating well to then serve over a bed of greens, cashews, and cucumber chunks as a to-go salad. These tips will let this become your go to dressing as a change of pace, no added sugar, and dairy free but flavor full. See what you think.
2 T. miso soup paste
1 t. ginger, grated fine
1/8 t. or less, chili paste, season to taste
1 T. sesame oil
3 T. rice vinegar
1 t. white sesame seeds
1 t. black sesame seeds
In a 2 c. glass measuring cup or some other vessel with high sides, push miso soup paste through into the container using a small fine mesh strainer poring the rice vinegar over it if you think that will help soften the miso. Whisk the ginger into the miso. Add just a drop of the chili paste to taste. Stir in the sesame oil, vinegar too if you haven't already used it, then stir in both colors of sesame seeds. Taste it...love it...then come up with your own ideas on how to utilize this flavorful sauce. Maybe on cold cooked noodles with...the sky's the limit.
When I'm not thinking up new ways to use the zester, I'm sewing wrap around cotton pocket aprons for my online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdrawerthreads .
Or I'm having a great time listening to audio books solving crime and knitting warm winter wear from upcycled recycled yarns for my other online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarns .
My daughters have an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/yesdesigns - where they design and sew cotton pocket knickers for fun, frolic, and leisure wear.
My older daughter has an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/wildwovenwomen - where she knits double yarn thickness scarves and afghans worked from upcycled recycled yarns.
#diabetes#topdrawerthreads#foodie#vegetarian cooking#vegetarian#healthyeating#vegetarian recipes#vegan#vegan food#homecooking#easyrecipes#homemadefood#foodlove#home cooking#apron#asiancooking
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Pesto Focaccia
Take it easy...that’s what I did with this focaccia. Just brushing prepared pesto sauce onto the raised raw focaccia, poking pine nuts into the dough deeply, generously where ever I could made this the best savory bread...and the easiest. This recipe works well as a pizza crust, just spread the dough thinner on a perforated pizza pan. Give this a whirl and see what you think…
2 c. whole wheat flour
1 ½ t. salt
2 t. yeast or 1 packet
1 t. garlic
1 t. onion powder
1 c. warm water
2 T. olive oil
½ c. pesto sauce
¾ c. pine nuts
In a large mixing bowl, add flour, yeast, garlic, onion powder whisking all together to mix well. Add water and oil working them into the dough. Brush oil all over the outside of the dough ball. Leave the dough in the mixing bowl, cover with a cotton kitchen towel setting it in a warm part of your kitchen for 2 hours. Found out my stove top has a special setting between the burners that is a warming space – who knew – so see if you have one, too. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Transfer the dough to a glass pie plate or other flatish baking dish spreading the dough to the sides of the dish. Brush the pesto sauce over all, push the pine nuts deeply into the dough. Bake for 20 min. until bread sounds hollow when tapped briskly. Cut into narrow wedges serving hot or it’s great the next day microwaved for a few seconds...that it if there is any left.
While I’m waiting for the dough to rise, I skitter down the stairs to my sewing studio to sew cotton pocket wrap around aprons for my online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/diabetesinsider .
Or I’m crocheting torn strips of sheets into upcycled recycled throw rugs for my online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarns .
My daughter’s have an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/yesdesigns – where they design and sew cotton pj’s – bloomers – knickers – sleep shorts...whatever you call them, they’re comfortable and figure flattering – see for yourself.
My older daughter has an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/wildwovenwomen – where she knits brightly striped thick warm knit afghans from upcycled recycled yarns.
#diabetes#foodie#vegetarian cooking#healthyeating#vegetarian#vegetarian recipes#vegan#vegan food#focaccia#pestofocaccia#apron#topdrawerthreads
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Smokey Stuffed Squash
The brown rice with smokey gouda, shallots, with carrots and parsley to add some color all made a harmonious stuffing but what to use for the veg to hold this wondrous mixture. I settled on delicata squash as it had the thinnest flesh. Kabocha, Danish, monster zucchini, a small pumpkin, or red knori squash all work well but would take longer to steam. If you have surplus stuffing, bake it in a separate covered casserole to enjoy another day as a side dish with roast chicken...that is if it hasn’t been consumed by refrigerator midnight marauders as this would be tempting even cold.
2 delicata squash*, seeded, steamed
2 c. brown rice, cooked
½ c. shallots, minced – less if that’s your preference says husband
½ c. carrots, grated coarse
¼ c. fresh parsley, chopped fine using kitchen scissors to speed process
1 ½ c. smokey goat gouda, grated coarse
½ t. salt
½ t. black pepper, coarse
¾ c. pine nuts
1 – 15.5 oz. Great Northern beans, drained - optional
1 c. water
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large fry pan, place squash cut side down in 1” of water to steam the squash until tender – cover if possible to speed the process. In a mixing bowl, add brown rice, shallots, carrots, parsley, cheese, salt, pepper, pine nuts, and beans – toss well. Transfer the filling to the squash cavity mounding if necessary. Place in a baking dish, add 1 c. of water to the baking dish. Cover and bake 30 min. until the cheese is melted and the filling is heated through.
When I’m not daydreaming about recipes while I’m swimming laps, I’m sewing cotton chef aprons with generous pockets for my online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdrawerthreads .
Or I’m knitting upcycled recycled thrifted yarns into smart looking warm winter stocking caps for my other shops - www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarns .
My daughter’s have an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/yesdesigns – where they design and sew snappy cotton pocket pj bottoms for comfy sleep wear.
My older daughter has an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/wildwovenwomen – where she knits double strands of upcycled recycled yarns into winter scarves that keep you warm despite winter’s worst cold blasts.
#diabetes#stuffedsquash#healthyeating#brownrice#easymeal#makeaheadmeal#homecooking#foodie#vegetarian cooking#vegetarian#vegetarian recipes#topdrawerthreads#apron#comfort food#foodlovers#easyrecipes
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Italian Cabbage Bean Soup
Robust...filling...nutritious...warming...this soup is all these things as well as easy to fix and comes together quickly. This is the way I like to cook ahead which makes more time for me to pursue my other interests. Give this a try...see what you think.
1 c. dry navy beans
1 bundle epazote
2 c. water
3 c. vegetable broth
2 bay leaves
2 t. salt
½ t. coarse black pepper
2 t. garlic, minced
oil
1 onion, diced
3 c. carrots, sliced thin
2 c. celery, sliced thin including leaves
1 bell pepper, seeded, diced
2 c. cabbage, chopped
1 T. Italian herb mix
1 - 14.5 oz. diced tomatoes with liquid
In a large soup pot, add beans, epazote, water, vegetable broth, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and garlic. Cover, bring it to a boil, then turn it down to a simmer. In a large fry pan, add oil to then saute onion, carrots, celery, and bell pepper. Once the onions are tender, add to beans. Then layer cabbage, Italian herb mix and tomatoes on top of beans which will float to the top. This helps keep the beans under the water to cook. When the beans are tender – maybe 45 min. - ladle up into deep soup bowls and enjoy.
When I’m not simmering soup upstairs, I’m sewing cotton pocket aprons for my online shop – www.etsy.com/shop/topdrawerthreads .
Or I’m merrily crocheting cotton throw rugs torn from thrifted upcycled recycled sheets for my other shop – www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarns .
My daughter’s have an online shop – www.etsy.com/shop/yesdesigns – where they design and sew cotton pocket knickers made for fun and flolicsome adventures.
My older daughter has an online shop – www.etsy.com/shop/wildwovenwomen – where she works thrifted upcycled recycled yarns into luxuriant, warm winter throws and afghans.
#diabetes#topdrawerthreads#foodie#apron#vegetarian cooking#vegetarian#healthyeating#vegetarian recipes#vegan#vegan food#homecoking#easymeals#cheapandcheerful#cheapeats#cabbagesoup#italiansoup
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Tabouli to go
...or tabbouleh to go - either way this works as a fast to fix side dish or main course. Just add boiling water, pine nuts and chopped tomato if you have that on hand. When traveling, I've fixed this in a hotel room to enjoy along with boiled eggs and an apple from that morning's continental breakfast as a quiet dinner in the room. This also works well if you're camping or hiking as an easy carb that can be stirred in with water heated from the camp fire. Stores well in a convenient plastic container.
Note: I have no connection with this product other than being a diabetic on the go looking for foods with no added sugar that support my healthy eating goals.
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Simple Layered Salad
Sometimes I not in the mood to put much effort into lunch or dinner, there's nothing made ahead (surprise!) so what to do I ask myself. One of my fall backs is a layered salad. It's just romaine lettuce sliced thin, cottage cheese, fruit - pears, cantaloupe, berries, topped with sunflower seeds or what ever seed variety is to hand. Stack it up, grasp your fork and dig in. A healthy meal with little to no effort. Tip - the romaine and fruit can come already bagged/chopped so there is not even that chore for you - nice!
Romaine greens, sliced thin across the leaves
1 c.+ cottage cheese
1 - 2 pears, cored, sliced with skins
1/2 c.+ sunflower seeds
On a dinner plate, layer romaine, cottage cheese, pears, sunflower seeds to then grab up your fork and enjoy! Yes, it can be just that easy to make a healthy meal for yourself with little effort...sounds good to me and it is.
When I'm not gamboling up the stairs to throw together a healthy meal, I'm sewing cotton pocket aprons for my online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdrawerthreads .
Or I'm putting the finishing touches on hand crafted throw rugs torn from upcycled recycled thrifted cotton sheets which are then crocheted into round and oval throw rugs for my other online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/topdraweryarns .
My daughter's have an online shop - www.etsy.com.shop/yesdesigns - where they design and sew cotton pocket knickers to wear for leisure, fun, or frolicking occasions.
My older daughter has an online shop - www.etsy.com/shop/wildwovenwomen - where she works upcycled recycled thrifted yarns into brightly striped afghans to curl up into on those summer evenings you just want to sit outside and enjoy the starlight.
#diabetes#foodie#vegetarian cooking#vegetarian#healthyeating#vegetarian recipes#vegan#t1#t2#A1C#bettereating#healthymeal#salads#salad#easymeal#fastmeal
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