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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.

lioness | @lioness | May 8, 2019
In reply to @parus "Frozen or fresh strawberries (any fruit) cook on medium heat until mushy. I like it smoother..." + (show)
@parus

Frozen or fresh strawberries (any fruit) cook on medium heat until mushy. I like it smoother so used a potato masher once they were soft and removed from heat then added chia seeds according to how much fruit or until it was desired thickness and some lemon juice. Sweetener is optional. Cool and store in the frig. Anxious to try this with other fruits as they come in season!!!
Attitude is better. I do no flowers until after mother's day. Started doing pot inventory. Perennials have been up for over a month. Nothing blooming there as of yet. Just have to pace myself. ARGH!! Spring blooming trees/shrubs in the neighborhood mostly over.
The Oriole has moved on North for more blooming flowers.

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@parus I may try the preserves sounds easy and since I live in Sr. Building All my plants Coleus and Philedendron as they get big I cut and root some then give away to others .I have 6 rooting now The others enjoy them now they are asking me for them 😊

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lioness | @lioness | May 8, 2019
In reply to @merpreb "@parus- Sounds delicious. Our pear tree was gorgeous in its bloom this year. All spring blooms..." + (show)
@merpreb

@parus- Sounds delicious. Our pear tree was gorgeous in its bloom this year. All spring blooms falling now. Next, less muted colors! Hummers will be next. We also have raptors flying around!

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@merpreb First time in awhile I am seeing butterflies here they go to Mexico in winter but have seen Monarchs and a black winged that has white on it's edges don't know the name of it Hummers are here most of time Since I've lived on both coast now the difference there is not only in birds animals but trees also. What a beautiful country we have

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | May 8, 2019

@lioness- We sure do have a beautiful country. Being in New England we will see our seasonal friends a bit later. Enjoy your day. We finally have sun

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JK | @contentandwell | May 11, 2019
In reply to @parus "Frozen or fresh strawberries (any fruit) cook on medium heat until mushy. I like it smoother..." + (show)
@parus

Frozen or fresh strawberries (any fruit) cook on medium heat until mushy. I like it smoother so used a potato masher once they were soft and removed from heat then added chia seeds according to how much fruit or until it was desired thickness and some lemon juice. Sweetener is optional. Cool and store in the frig. Anxious to try this with other fruits as they come in season!!!
Attitude is better. I do no flowers until after mother's day. Started doing pot inventory. Perennials have been up for over a month. Nothing blooming there as of yet. Just have to pace myself. ARGH!! Spring blooming trees/shrubs in the neighborhood mostly over.
The Oriole has moved on North for more blooming flowers.

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@parus Sounds delicious, and not too sweet if you don't need to add sugar. When will all be expecting our jar in the mail? 😉
JK

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lioness | @lioness | May 11, 2019
In reply to @contentandwell "@parus Sounds delicious, and not too sweet if you don't need to add sugar. When will..." + (show)
@contentandwell

@parus Sounds delicious, and not too sweet if you don't need to add sugar. When will all be expecting our jar in the mail? 😉
JK

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@parus I,ll sign up for a jar sounds yummy

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MGMolly | @Erinmfs | May 21, 2019

I have one. I've learned to have groceries delivered using Instacart, that my first tip.

My next one is try roasted brussel sprouts and salmon filets in the oven. Easy, delicious, nutritious!

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lioness | @lioness | May 21, 2019
In reply to @Erinmfs "I have one. I've learned to have groceries delivered using Instacart, that my first tip. My..." + (show)
@Erinmfs

I have one. I've learned to have groceries delivered using Instacart, that my first tip.

My next one is try roasted brussel sprouts and salmon filets in the oven. Easy, delicious, nutritious!

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@user_ch53e9c09 I also use instancart since I have trouble walking this is my choice I think it's the cheapest for delivery

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Debbra Williams, Alumna Mentor | @debbraw | May 21, 2019
In reply to @Erinmfs "I have one. I've learned to have groceries delivered using Instacart, that my first tip. My..." + (show)
@Erinmfs

I have one. I've learned to have groceries delivered using Instacart, that my first tip.

My next one is try roasted brussel sprouts and salmon filets in the oven. Easy, delicious, nutritious!

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@user_chdb5e8ac Erin - I'm having salmon for dinner and you gave me the perfect sidedish. I love roasted brussel sprouts. I shave them, mix in some cranberries, spread them over the cookie sheet and sprinkle with parmesan cheese and olive oil - and some salt & pepper. Roast at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes and it is my idea of heaven!

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | May 21, 2019
In reply to @debbraw "@user_chdb5e8ac Erin - I'm having salmon for dinner and you gave me the perfect sidedish. I..." + (show)
@debbraw

@user_chdb5e8ac Erin - I'm having salmon for dinner and you gave me the perfect sidedish. I love roasted brussel sprouts. I shave them, mix in some cranberries, spread them over the cookie sheet and sprinkle with parmesan cheese and olive oil - and some salt & pepper. Roast at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes and it is my idea of heaven!

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@debbraw That sounds yummy!
Ginger

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imallears | @imallears | May 22, 2019
In reply to @debbraw "@user_chdb5e8ac Erin - I'm having salmon for dinner and you gave me the perfect sidedish. I..." + (show)
@debbraw

@user_chdb5e8ac Erin - I'm having salmon for dinner and you gave me the perfect sidedish. I love roasted brussel sprouts. I shave them, mix in some cranberries, spread them over the cookie sheet and sprinkle with parmesan cheese and olive oil - and some salt & pepper. Roast at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes and it is my idea of heaven!

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@debbraw
I also love sprouts this way and usually roast all my veggies. I’ve roasted red grapes along with the veggies and , about the last 5 minutes or so, have thrown in kale rubbed with olive oil. I also turn off the heat and sprinkle fresh spinach among the veggies and just let the leaves wilt. Great way to use up bits and pieces of vegetables.
I’m making a no cream leak and spinach soup today. I didn’t want to discard the green bottoms so I just sliced off about an inch of the very ends and cut the green parts into small vertical pieces and sautéed in olive oil for a few minutes. Added some fresh spinach at the end.
I was amazed at how wonderful this was. Leeks are so mild and heavenly...no bitterness in the green parts.

Regards from Florida Mary

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