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Zucchini Spaghetti Day 2
When I first made the zucchini spaghetti, I thought it would turn to mush. I was pleasantly surprised that it was still firm. I heated up the leftover squash, and I added a few tablespoons of ricotta cheese. It was so yummy. It was eating guilt free. The zucchini replaced ... more
Read moreZucchini Spaghetti
I was shopping at Ivarone Bros the other day. I was browsing through the store looking for some inspiration to create a new low calorie recipe. In the produce isle I found spaghetti squash. It is long strands of zucchini that looks like spaghetti. They also had it from carrots ... more
Read moreCooking Liver
Mr. Max has been on a new diet. It was suggested that I cook him liver to give him extra protein and energy. My vet said he prefers salmon. Well I cooked the salmon and it gave Mr. Max a bellyache. Cooking liver on my stove top has caused havoc ... more
Read moreSushi vs Chinese Food The salt Factor
I had sushi the other night. I had a sushi roll and seaweed salad. The next day the scale was up 1 pound. The same thing happens when I eat Chinese food. It must be the salt. As healthy as these foods are suppose to be, they contain a lot ... more
Read moreResisting the Cravings
I have been finding that I have been having craving foods. For days at a time I get waves of cravings. Some days it has been Chinese Food. Other days it has been giant bowls of pasta. I have gone to a diner and I have wanted tuna on rye ... more
Read moreElectric vs. Gas Cooking
I can not even remember ever cooking on an electric stove. The exception being in Florida, where I burned almost everything that I cooked. When I lived in Florida, my apartments all had electric cooking. I burned almost everything that I cooked on the stove top. I found it very ... more
Read moreTime Away – I’m Back
Sometimes life just takes over. I have been overwhelmed this winter between my daughter, my dad and Mr. Max.I have also been battling thyroid and have not cooked for some time. The only cooking I did was for Mr. Max. I made liver for the first time. I do not ... more
Read moreShrimp Scampi, Sirlon Stir Fry and More
Shrimp scampi in a restaurant is delicious, and mine was no exception. Fairway had a sale on cleaned and peeled shrimp. I made them in a garlic and lemon sauce and served them with pasta. My daughter loved it.I also made her my mothers beef brisket, and she enjoyed it ... more
Read moreTruffled Turnips
I was shopping in Shoprite yesterday, again and I saw peeled and diced turnip. I decided to buy them and prepare them. I always wanted to try them, but I was afraid of the peel and what I would find under it. I boiled them in salted water with 3 ... more
Read moreMussels in Wine Sauce Part II
Last night I made mussels in wine sauce for the second time. I followed the recipe exactly like I did the first time. They tasted the same and my daughter enjoyed them again. Tonight I have roasted chicken or pasta Bolognese. I will prepare whatever my daughter wants. I am ... more
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