Category: Writing
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Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Merged a couple of recipes I found on-line for a play off of PF Changs Lettuce Wraps. Makes 5 servings 1 1/2 Tbsp Coconut OilGreen Leaf Lettuce Leaves Filling:1 1/2 cups shredded carrots1/2 yellow onion, chopped3 cloves garlic, chopped1 can water chestnuts, chopped1 1/2 cups Coleslaw1 lb Lean Ground Turkey Sauce:6 Tbsp Hoisin Sauce1…
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Healthier Deviled Eggs
It’s so simple. Simply replace the mayonnaise with original hummus. Mix hummus & mustard to taste. Just as delicous but healthier!
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Christmas Pancakes
Home alone for Christmas, so decided to try a new recipe, and it turned out delicious! Watch out Rachel Ray! (JK!) Nice & thick & fluffy! I added some extra ingredients just because it’s Christmas! Original recipe can be found here: http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2010/01/09/oatmeal-cookies-for-breakfast/ Makes 12 pancakes 1 1/3 c White Whole Wheat Flour1 1/3 c Oats8…
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STOVE TOP Easy Turkey Bake
I am no chef, but I altered Stove Top’s Turkey Bake from their stuffing box. Didn’t have cream of chicken soup, so altered a home-made cream of chicken soup recipe and amazingly, ended up with something delicious! So when something I make tastes amazing, I just have to share it! BUY IT: 3 bags…
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40 Reasons I’m Thankful…Weightloss Version
40 Reasons I’m Thankful…Weightloss Version (Edit Post)Posted on 11/16/2013 by writemusic4himOne year on MFP…I have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving: MFP – to be able to track my food & exercise to help keep me on track MFP – success boards – to remind me that will be me one day 🙂 MFP…
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An Internal Epiphany
So I had an epiphany today. But before I get to that, a little about me. I am a typical first born child. If you are familiary with the Kiersey Tempermant Sorter (a detailed version of the DISC profiles), I am what they call a Mastermind. I tell you this not to brag, but…
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Protein Smoothies
Smoothie Base (approximately 330 cal) 3 oz plain greek yogurt (approx 50 cal)½ cup light plain silk milk (approx 50 cal)½ scoop vanilla whey protein powder (approx 100 cal) – I use Jay Robb1 Tbsp flaxseed mill (approx 30 cal) and/or chia seeds1 small banana (approx 100 cal) Then add some of the below combination to the base to…
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My Beef & Broccoli Makeover
I don’t usually cook…I bake. I know how to bake everything, including eggs. I preferring baking. I can stick something in the oven, go do something else, then come back and pull it out of the oven. Cooking just takes too much tending and time. From time to time I get the gumption to…
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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffin Cups
These turned out good, but were still more gooey in the middle than I wanted them to be, even after baking them two different ways. I am freezing them to pull out &warm up, so I am not too worried. Also, being more gooey, makes it seems like you are actually eating a bowl of…
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Oatmeal Pancakes
These are amazingly simple and just as delicious. I made a couple of substitutions that made the batter even more runny. So I would add more oatmeal next time. My personal preference would be to only use half the cinnamon as well. Here’s the recipe! Ingredients:6 egg whites (I used liquid egg whites)1…