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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.

artist01 | @artist01 | Mar 14, 2021
In reply to @jakedduck1 "@artist01 That senior moment was nothing compared to mine. I went in to take my meds..." + (show)
@jakedduck1

@artist01
That senior moment was nothing compared to mine. I went in to take my meds but did other things and apparently I was still holding my pills. So when I got ready to take them they were nowhere to be found and I mean nowhere. I looked in every cupboard every drawer every room even though I hadn’t been in in any of those rooms. I turned my chair upside down. I looked everywhere, well except where they were of course. Later on I check to see what I was going to have for lunch and checked out the refrigerator and they weren’t in there which is a common place for me to put my keys if I don’t leave them in the outside lock all night. I keep my water and drink in a drawer in my refrigerator and when I got hirsty and opened that drawer guess what I found. Yep, there set my pills. A little cold but no worse for wear so I gobbled them down right then and there.
I’ve been having too many senior moments lately anymore and they’ll probably lock me up somewhere.
If I make it another 17 years to 85 I’ll probably be some kind of raving lunatic.
Jake

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@jakedduck1 Haha, Jake. So funny finding your meds in the fridge. I guess by your count I'm doing ok. I've reached 85 and I'm not a raving lunatic (yet)! And you're so right about my nutty pie episode. It was a pretty crafty move on my part to never have to bring another potluck item to a family dinner again!

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fiesty76 | @fiesty76 | Mar 15, 2021
In reply to @mockinbrd "If you like mayonnaise sandwiches, I strongly suggest this. I'm not affiliated with the company but..." + (show)
@mockinbrd

If you like mayonnaise sandwiches, I strongly suggest this. I'm not affiliated with the company but just want to inform. PRIMAL KITCHEN sells mayonnaise that is so delicious AND it is made from avocados. I'm addicted to the stuff. As I eat my salmon salad sandwich I smile and think this is making me healthy. primalKitchenFoods. It seems like one of the good oils that spoken about by others.

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@mockingbrd, This mayo sounds yummie....anything made from avocados goes to the top of my favorites list!! While I like salmon in any form, may have to give it a mix with avocados next time round! Smiles

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fiesty76 | @fiesty76 | Mar 15, 2021
In reply to @contentandwell "@mockinbrd I rarely eat salad sandwiches with mayo these days due to cholesterol, plus I have..." + (show)
@contentandwell

@mockinbrd I rarely eat salad sandwiches with mayo these days due to cholesterol, plus I have somewhat lost my taste for mayo. I use an avocado one too but not Primal Kitchen. When I do make a salad of this sort, like tuna or chicken salad, it's to put it on top of a green salad. I try to stay away from bread.

For salmon salad do you use canned salmon, and do you add anything besides mayo to it? I have a can of salmon that I bought because it's the kind with the bones and is supposed to be good for osteoporosis but I have not yet been brave enough to open it. My intentions were good but when I think of it, it is not appealing.

Dark chocolate is my treat and since it's good for you also I can feel OK about eating it unless I overdo.
JK

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@contentandwell , @artist01, Like Laurie, I frequently use a small can of salmon, with a dab of mayo, green onions, bread and butter pickles and finely chopp'd red/yellow bell peppers or even squash if any are on hand. Topped on a leafy green salad...delish!!

JK, maybe if you "pretend" the salmon is tuna for a first try it will get you over the hump? Smiles

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fiesty76 | @fiesty76 | Mar 15, 2021
In reply to @imallears "@artist01 I always have canned salmon in the pantry. I use it tossed over salad or..." + (show)
@imallears

@artist01
I always have canned salmon in the pantry. I use it tossed over salad or as salmon salad with plenty of seasoning and have made salmon patties with one can. You can get 2 patties from one can but you need a filler like some Panko bread crumbs to keep it together. They are okay but the best way to make patties is to use fresh salmon....lots of recipes out there. My favorite way is to take half an avocado, peel the skin off, season the avocado and stuff it with salmon salad.
I adore sardines...could eat an entire can. Always check the brands to see the source.

FL Mary

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Ahh, @imallears, I'm with you on keeping and using canned salmon! But the greatest bonding is our shared delight is with sardines!! Poor,poor @jakedduck1 and @artist01 for not fully appreciating the satisfaction of both. Oh, well, just more for us, right?

One of my fond memories from childhood was returning home with my dad after doing the weekly grocery shopping and sharing a can of sardines and saltines with him. My mom Never joined in; in fact, she made herself scarce from the kitchen until our little treat was done. Thinking back, I wonder if she got her revenge on those Saturdays by serving the awful smelling turnips for dinner those nights????

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Mar 15, 2021
In reply to @imallears "@artist01 I always have canned salmon in the pantry. I use it tossed over salad or..." + (show)
@imallears

@artist01
I always have canned salmon in the pantry. I use it tossed over salad or as salmon salad with plenty of seasoning and have made salmon patties with one can. You can get 2 patties from one can but you need a filler like some Panko bread crumbs to keep it together. They are okay but the best way to make patties is to use fresh salmon....lots of recipes out there. My favorite way is to take half an avocado, peel the skin off, season the avocado and stuff it with salmon salad.
I adore sardines...could eat an entire can. Always check the brands to see the source.

FL Mary

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@imallears You said to check the brands to see the source. What sources should be avoided?

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fiesty76 | @fiesty76 | Mar 15, 2021
In reply to @lioness "@imallers I have a soup recipe for salmon. In it add little water cook till boiling..." + (show)
@lioness

@imallers I have a soup recipe for salmon. In it add little water cook till boiling .Remove from heat add milk/cream to it butter then season if needed heat up again

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@lioness, Well salmon soup is a new one for me. I may have to give it a try.

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fiesty76 | @fiesty76 | Mar 15, 2021
In reply to @sueinmn "Oooh - I'm with Jake in this camp. Will eat salmon patties if well-filled with breadcrumbs,..." + (show)
@sueinmn

Oooh - I'm with Jake in this camp. Will eat salmon patties if well-filled with breadcrumbs, egg, etc - a relic from meatless Fridays, but sardines put me off completely - along with oysters. I just have to get my nutrition a different way. Like pickled herring - in brine, mustard or cream sauce with lots of onion...
Sue

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@sueinmn, I still make salmon patties and also stock canned oysters. Will never forget my hubby introducing me to raw oysters on the half-shelf. That mischief told me to dip them in sauce and then chew them very s l o w l y. Not sure I ever forgave him completely, lol, but I did learn to love them later.

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fiesty76 | @fiesty76 | Mar 15, 2021
In reply to @Erinmfs "I've never purchased salmon in a can, I'll have to try some of these recipe ideas...." + (show)
@Erinmfs

I've never purchased salmon in a can, I'll have to try some of these recipe ideas. I eat salmon filets , from a frozen bag, delivered to my home. I thaw them and heat them for just a few minutes with lemon and dill.

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@Erinmfs, I hope you will give the canned salmon a try. Like you, my first choice is for fresh or frozen which are easy and delicious baked with lemon and seasonings but I keep the canned on hand for salads or patties. Yummie!

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fiesty76 | @fiesty76 | Mar 15, 2021
In reply to @imallears "@artist01 Never force yourself to eat anything you have tried and don’t like even if it..." + (show)
@imallears

@artist01
Never force yourself to eat anything you have tried and don’t like even if it is good for you. I tried the ones in tomato sauce and hated them....I like them either in olive oil, water or there was a Mediterranean one with black olives that was good and I am not an olive lover. I accidentally bought a lot of canned anchovies at Costco but haven’t tasted them yet. Honestly I could eat the entire can of sardines in one sitting with a few crackers, tomatoes and cheese for lunch. It’s nice to love something that is actually good for you....balances out the not so good things.

Made braised red cabbage this morning...the aroma is wonderful....could eat that anytime. I know there are a lot of recipes but my favorite uses the sugar and white wine vinegar and a little butter. Eat it cold or room temperature with some goat cheese.

FL Mary

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@imallears, I've tried the canned anchovies but found the ones I bought way too salty.

As for cabbage, it has become a more frequent purchase on my grocery list and use it in many ways, both raw and cooked. Soups, sautees, slaws, are easy but I've not tried your braised recipe. Think I'll give it a try!

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fiesty76 | @fiesty76 | Mar 15, 2021
In reply to @jakedduck1 "@imallears “please don’t say “yuck” to other people’s food preferences” Okay okay I got it but..." + (show)
@jakedduck1

@imallears
“please don’t say “yuck” to other people’s food preferences”
Okay okay I got it but that's not to say I'll remember it. I suppose my other descriptive terms are henceforth prohibited.
Jake

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Oh, go ahead and whine away, @jakedduck1. You give us all more reasons to try our best to direct you to the good and wholesome foods you disparage! Also your whines are nearly always "smile worthy" to boot!

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