Weight Loss

I’ve learned that I really have to focus on having the right food on hand in order to lose weight.  As soon as I start eating bread or snacking on chips, I plateau.  So right now, for another 5 pounds, I need to get back to fixing soups and salads and keeping those bad carbs and fats out of my sight. 

Fingers crossed.

Be healthy,      Carol

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Southwestern Eggplant

This recipe is tried and true in our house.  It’s easy and adaptable to many changes depending on available ingredients.  I often serve it with corn chips or tortilla chips.  Enjoy!

Fresh Ingredients

• 1/2  white onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 pobalano green pepper, chopped
• 1 medium eggplant, cubed
• 1 Cup tofu crumbles (like ground beef) – optional
• Shredded Mozarella cheese – optional

PantryFare

• 1 can chopped tomatoes
• 1 can Bush’s Chili Beans

Spices and Oils

• 1-2 T olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• pepper to taste

In a large pan, saute the onion, garlic and peppers in olive oil.  I partially pare the eggplant and then cube it into bite-sized pieces.  Add eggplant and tofu to pan followed by tomatoes and beans.  Cook until eggplant is soft.  Serve with a sprinkle of mozarella cheese on top.

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Stuffed Green Chilies

Recipe for Stuffed Green Chilies

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4 Quarts (!) of Sue's Minestrone

Get a BIG pot out for this one

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