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Recipes, Food Tips, Healthy Eating & More

Posted by Debbra Williams, Alumna Mentor @debbraw, Feb 22, 2019

Some of the members of the Gratitude Discussion Group were interested in having a place to share recipes and food ideas. I’m hoping that we can use this thread as a place to have that kind of discussion. I’d love to hear your ideas for quick meals, comfort food, healthy snacks, and more.

Personally, I’ve just been through a bad reaction to one of my medications that left me with a very queasy stomach. I would love to hear ideas – or recipes – that might be used when you need to get something on your stomach, but don’t want to overdo it.

Hopefully, this thread will even be a place where we can share recipes for special treats and yummy rewards. It doesn’t always have to be healthy!

I’d love to hear from members who have been part of other discussions AND from new members who have good ideas, recipes and food tips to share. I’m excited to see who might start us off here with an awesome food suggestion!

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Just Want to Talk Support Group.

Ellen | @helenfrances | Jun 21, 2020
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@lioness

@helenfrancis I remember Carnegie Mellon we sent out son there for a music program one summer lovely campus Going through Squirrel Hill Wilkensburg Loved Mt Washington you could see all of Pitts. a group of us women took a boat ride on Ducky down the Mon ,Alleghany and Ohio Rivers then up through town great memories .

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We are blessed to have such good memories!
😢😪😥 I cry when I am happy!
We cannot get the past back, but we can live every moment.... and be thankful for all that is good in the past.

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Ellen | @helenfrances | Jun 21, 2020
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@marjou

Here's a recipe for Sopa (soup) as comfort food when I'm not feeling well. Children also enjoy this soup. In a pot heat Olive oil and chopped red onion and zucchini fry a little then fry some fideo noodles in oil to toast them a little ( you might have to add a little more Olive oil) season with Lawry's season salt and parsley stir then add carton of chicken broth and simmer until noodles are soft. You can try with other seasonings like bay leaf and garlic powder. Experiment and enjoy.

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Sounds good!

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imallears | @imallears | Jun 21, 2020
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@marjou

Here's a recipe for Sopa (soup) as comfort food when I'm not feeling well. Children also enjoy this soup. In a pot heat Olive oil and chopped red onion and zucchini fry a little then fry some fideo noodles in oil to toast them a little ( you might have to add a little more Olive oil) season with Lawry's season salt and parsley stir then add carton of chicken broth and simmer until noodles are soft. You can try with other seasonings like bay leaf and garlic powder. Experiment and enjoy.

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@marjou
I had to look up fideo noodles and see it is similar to angel hair pasta.. I often use a thin pasta in chicken soup but didn’t ever think of frying the noodle a bit. I bet this step adds a depth of flavor and will try it next time. I try to roast my veggies in olive first before adding to soup...or sopa.....Thanks for this Mexican staple.

FL Mary...old cook learning new tricks.

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marjou | @marjou | Jun 21, 2020
In reply to @marjou "Here's a recipe for Sopa (soup) as comfort food when I'm not feeling well. Children also..." + (show)
@marjou

Here's a recipe for Sopa (soup) as comfort food when I'm not feeling well. Children also enjoy this soup. In a pot heat Olive oil and chopped red onion and zucchini fry a little then fry some fideo noodles in oil to toast them a little ( you might have to add a little more Olive oil) season with Lawry's season salt and parsley stir then add carton of chicken broth and simmer until noodles are soft. You can try with other seasonings like bay leaf and garlic powder. Experiment and enjoy.

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Ooops...correction for Sopa recipe. Use only half of the package of fideo noodles!

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marjou | @marjou | Jun 21, 2020
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@imallears

@marjou
I had to look up fideo noodles and see it is similar to angel hair pasta.. I often use a thin pasta in chicken soup but didn’t ever think of frying the noodle a bit. I bet this step adds a depth of flavor and will try it next time. I try to roast my veggies in olive first before adding to soup...or sopa.....Thanks for this Mexican staple.

FL Mary...old cook learning new tricks.

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The fideo noodles are smaller for children to swallow, but I need to correct my Sopa recipe to only use half of package of fideo noddles otherwise too much pasta. Your idea of roasted veggies sounds great and will try it.

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Funcountess | @funcountess | Jun 21, 2020
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@marjou

Ooops...correction for Sopa recipe. Use only half of the package of fideo noodles!

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What are Fidel noodles? Brand.?

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marjou | @marjou | Jun 21, 2020

Fideo noodles are short strands of pasta that can be found either in the Mexican foods section or pasta/spaghetti section of your local grocery store. The brand name I use here in the Southwest is called La Moderna. Note/correction on my Sopa recipe use only half package of noodles.

I babysit and make this recipe for the children which is easier for them to swallow.

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Funcountess | @funcountess | Jun 21, 2020
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@marjou

Fideo noodles are short strands of pasta that can be found either in the Mexican foods section or pasta/spaghetti section of your local grocery store. The brand name I use here in the Southwest is called La Moderna. Note/correction on my Sopa recipe use only half package of noodles.

I babysit and make this recipe for the children which is easier for them to swallow.

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Thanks for the info. Now I will look for Fideo noodles when I shop. I like pasta, I buy a lot of the AMYS frozen dinners that are pasta.
Are you in Arizona, or New Mexico? Some areas of the country have good Hispanic markets.
Parts of California has a market called VALLEYARTA, they carry some Hispanic foods, their produce is good.
Some of the packages are all in Spanish, so a little difficult to read, as my Spanish is not that great.
I do speak Spanish to my Gardner’s, and they answer in English.
Take care
Funcountess

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marjou | @marjou | Jun 21, 2020
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@funcountess

Thanks for the info. Now I will look for Fideo noodles when I shop. I like pasta, I buy a lot of the AMYS frozen dinners that are pasta.
Are you in Arizona, or New Mexico? Some areas of the country have good Hispanic markets.
Parts of California has a market called VALLEYARTA, they carry some Hispanic foods, their produce is good.
Some of the packages are all in Spanish, so a little difficult to read, as my Spanish is not that great.
I do speak Spanish to my Gardner’s, and they answer in English.
Take care
Funcountess

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I live in New Mexico, but originally from New York. Hope you enjoyed joy the recipe. Sometimes I add carrots chopped or shaved slices using potato peeler. Enjoy!

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Ellen | @helenfrances | Jul 5, 2020
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@helenfrances, What a remarkable woman your mother was. You must have heard many fascinating stories of her life as you grew up.

Interesting that in every family there always seems to be one caregiver who takes the responsibility. Your mother does sound like a terrific role model. I sure others whose lives she touched were better for knowing her.

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Here’s to you, fiesty😇 . You are my positive reinforcement for the day. Thank you 🙏

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