Rotisserie chicken patties

Recipe for 3 small patties.  Adjust ingredients for larger amounts. My creation.

Rotisserie chicken is so good to make quick meals!!!

1cup shredded and pulsed rotisserie chicken

I egg

1 tsp. Dried parsley

1/2 tsp. Garlic powder 

1/2 tsp. Onion powder

1 T panko breadcrumbs 

Salt and pepper

Extra virgin olive oil

Mix together all ingredients but olive oil.

In a small to medium skillet add olive oil.  When olive oil has heated add patties.  Fry until browned on each side.

Top with marinara and Pecorino and cover until marinara is warm.

Feel free to add mozzarella cheese if you like.

Note:I BET THEY'D MAKE A GREAT SANDWICH  on A CRUSTY ROLL!!!

 

 

Reduced carbs stuffed peppers

Trying to cut carbs.  This recipe is delicious!

Ground turkey or ground chicken can be substituted…

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A delicious recipe where no breadcrumbs or rice are added.  Good for cutting carbs.

1/2 lb. Ground chuck

1/2 tsp. Salt

1tsp. Garlic powder 

1 tsp. Onion powder 

2 large tablespoons Pecorino Romano cheese

1egg beaten with about 1/4 cup milk

2 red peppers hollowed out and rinsed well

1/4 cup

Olive oil and basil in tomatoes.

Note:  I did not add any bread crumbs or rice  to this recipe.

Mix top 6 ingredients with hands.

Stuff 2red peppers to top

Place 1/4 cup

Olive oil in a Dutch skillet on medium heat , add stuffed peppers.  They will start to sizzle.  With tongs gently turn twice.  They will brown slightly. If you are not sure lower heat to low.  Once browned add 1can crushed tomatoes.  I also added fresh basil and garlic plus a little salt. Lower heat and cover.

After tomatoes start to bubble cook on low about 1 hour.

Enjoy!

Fall decor through the years plus a fall recipe

 

 

Stew recipe

https://iliketobakeandcook.blogspot.com/2019/04/homestyle-stew-recipe-and-easy-biscuits.html

 

 

Lots of Fall decor

 

A healthy reminder plus a recipe

As 2025 is winding down. I have a difficult time believing these spring and summer months have gone so quickly.

Here are a few Fall reminders I hope you find to be useful.

Positive thoughts, positive actions= positive reactions.

This week since summer is wrapping up and there won’t be as many fresh fruit and vegetables to select I have decided to work at eating healthy meals.

I use these for a healthy snack.

I’ will try posting one healthy meal

as often as I can.

It’s just a suggestion to help anyone who wants to work on their health and lose a few unwanted pounds.

Porcupine meatballs

https://iliketobakeandcook.blogspot.com/2019/12/porcupine-meatballs.html

I don’t plan on being strict. I’m going to count calories. I did it before and I CAN do it again. I’m not giving up going out to eat either.

I occasionally like to do that but will avoid fast food restaurants if possible unless I can see something worthwhile and tasty.

I will continue to focus on portion control and no eating in between meals.

***This is tough one for me because I’m not a big meal eater and I snack in between. Of course my snacking is not healthy snacks so that has to change. No snacks at all is my goal. To eat More protein to fill me is.

By no means am I suggesting you join me but I welcome everyone. It’s about me and it can be about YOU.

I recently had my second knee replaced and am starting to feel better.

I belong to Silver sneakers and do my workout at home. It’s about 1/2 hour 5 days a week.

I also walk most days (weather permitting).

I will still post all of my YUMMY RECIPES because I intend on still making them but I will DEFINITELY be exercising portion control. I think most know what an average size meal should look like.

Note: ON TO EXERCISE. No pricey gyms are in my plan. Simple at home exercises(even chair exercise) will work. If you try to do too much you’ll get frustrated and lose interest. A good paced walk is a start. Weather permitting. A mall too is a good place to walk! (No shopping allowed) lol. Leave the shopping until you lose a few pounds.😃

****Also most IMPORTANT tell your DOCTOR/physician you are planning on doing the above and for obvious health reasons make sure he or she is ok with it.

PLEASE NOTE!!!! This is not a diet! THIS IS A LIFESTYLE CHANGE. Rome wasn’t built in a day to coin a phrase so take it slow. Inch by inch you and I will do it.

I know the first week will be the most difficult so allow for slip ups and look to me or anyone that will encourage and inspire you to reach your goal. Nay sayers are everywhere... avoid them!!! I have had people I am with say to my face when they see me eating healthy “what diet are you on”? It annoys me but I respond “I am not on a diet”! I’m Just trying to eat healthy .

If you have suggestions please comment . I appreciate a good piece of advice or suggestions and PLEASE post your pictures and or recipes.

Support is important so let’s support each other with this hopefully fun and not too serious getting “back on track “with good food choices.

Good luck and positive vibes being sent to you.

Soda Cracker (Saltines) Dessert! MAKE IT COLORFUL!!!!!

This delicious dessert recipe can be made anytime of the year because who doesn't like an easy as well as a light tasteful dessert.  Having an evening with friends or family and you need to supply dessert?  This is a very good recommendation...Enjoy!



Just in time for your 4th of July picnic or Labor Day dessert this easy recipe I adapted to my liking for a easy dessert.  Similar to other recipes I have made but this one uses unsalted saltines for a flaky like crust. It may be just what your family/friends would enjoy.  I substituted fresh blackberries/strawberries cut in pieces for a more festive look.  Bummer that my strawberries were not as colorful as I would have liked. :). I thinking next time I may use a strawberry drizzle for the top or mixed fresh fruit cut in small pieces. My artwork is a bit shaky but I think you get the gist. 

The credit for this recipe goes to the link below.  Thanks Quick German Recipes :) 

Fresh blackberries, strawberries and any other fruit you would like!

Happy Dessert time from my kitchen to yours,

 

Here is the easy recipe!


Original recipe 6/30/13 

 

"Soda Cracker Dessert"

Note: To make this dessert having less fat and calories I would substitute whole milk with 1% milk and sugar free instant pudding and sugar free cool whip.

For those not cutting back use recipe as instructed.

Ingredients

• 1 package Soda Crackers/Saltines (unsalted tops)
• **1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
• **2 cups milk (to make pudding)
• **I tub Cool Whip (large - 1 liter)
• 1 can crushed pineapple, drained or 1 pkg frozen berries

Instructions

• Line bottom of 9 X 13 inch baking dish with soda crackers.
• Prepare pudding mix according to package instructions. Gently pour 1/2 over crackers and spread.
• Gently spread 1/2 carton of Cool Whip over pudding
• Cover Cool Whip layer with another layer of soda crackers.
• Gently pour remaining pudding over crackers. Cover with remaining Cool Whip.
• Cover with crushed, drained pineapple or frozen berries
• Cover with clear wrap and refrigerate at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.

Hints: For my Rosebud Followers

• Use low-fat Cool Whip and pudding if desired.
• Use any mixture of berries or even pie filling.

From my kitchen to yours, 

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adapted from : http://www.quick-german-recipes.com/easy-flaky-dessert-recipe.html>

This easy flaky dessert recipe is similar to the German Blätterteig or a French Puff Pastry. But, it's so much simpler to make. AND, it tastes so-o-o good!

This simple dessert is just layers of unsalted soda crackers (saltines), pudding, and Cool Whip. Top with fruit, canned or fresh, or pie filling. It sounds strange, but this quick, easy dessert recipe always brings rave reviews.



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