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Chili
Ingredients: GarlicOnionJalapenosKidney beansSmall can of tomato pasteDiced tomatoesBisonChili powderOreganoCuminPink Hymalian salt Directions: Chop garlic and onion. Add to crockpot. Once garlic and onion are slightly cooked, start adding other ingredients. Cook until ready. Compliments of my neighbor, with a few modifications.
Chocolate Chip Cake
Ingredients: 2/3 cup oats1 banana2 scoops of Gelatin OR two eggs1/2 cup coconut milk OR milk of your choice2 heaping tablespoons of cocoa powderPinch of salt1/2 teaspoon of baking sodaEnjoy chocolate chips OR your choice of chocolate chips Directions: Add all ingredients, except chocolate chips, into a blender and blend until fully blended. Pour batter […]
Pasticho, a Greek Lasagna
My aunt Niki makes the best pasticho, a Greek lasagna. This is her recipe. Ingredients 1 box of Penne pasta 1 lb of ground beef/hamburg 1 large onion Olive oil 1 can of tomato sauce or tomato paste 1 tablespoon of water Himalayan pink salt Pepper 7 eggs 6 cups of milk 9 heaping tablespoons […]
Mistaken for a Prostitute
“Exposing yourself to various cultures is so vital towards personal growth.” — Unknown Study abroad My love of people, culture, and travel seduced me into studying abroad in Florence, Italy. Pursing my dream of living in Firenze tickled my senses with the promise of new experiences, lessons, and adventures. When I arrived, the cobblestone streets and magnificent, […]
Meatballs
Meatballs are easy to freeze and super tasty. I had not made my mom’s meatballs for quite some time. However, this was a great recipe to whip out for my sister, who has been home sick with COVID-19. Ingredients 3 lbs hamburg 3 eggs 1 onion, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs Himalayan pink […]
Pesto Shrimp and Portobello Mushrooms
As I was scrolling through my Facebook feed, I bumped into skinnytaste’s grilled pesto shrimp skewers. The recipe looked delicious, so I decided to try making my own pesto sauce. I substituted the Parmesan cheese with shredded goat cheese. My pesto sauce came out amazing. Ingredients: Pesto Sauce 1 cup fresh, chopped basil leaves 1 […]
Tomato Sauce
One of my sisters works at a hospital. COVID-19 struck. Since her energy was depleted, I dug up some old family recipes my mom had given me. One of them was sauce. Bon appetite. Ingredients Five cans of crushed tomatoes Olive oil One onion One green pepper Garlic Himalayan pink salt Pepper Basil Oregano (optional) […]
Chicken, Ziti & Broccoli
Ingredients Chicken Broccoli Ziti pasta Olive oil Himalayan pink salt Pepper Garlic 1 stick of butter Half and Half Flour Parmesan Cheese Directions: Chicken Saute chicken in olive oil, pepper, and garlic. Add one stick of butter. Add half and half. If too watery, add 1 T flour. Keep stirring. Add Parmesan cheese. Directions: Ziti […]
Coronavirus: Hey Assholes, Wear the Damn Mask
“For what it matters, now is the time to act with compassion, kindness, and cooperation.” – Unknown It’s Not About Me Why do I have to wear a mask? As I walk Lake Quannapowitt, the mask fogs up my sunglasses, and my nose becomes congested. My breathing sucks in the cloth against my skin. Walking […]
My Skinny Friends Skip Sweets
“If you don’t make time for your wellness, you will be forced to make time for your illness.” – Unknown Feeling Fat The picture above is a photo of me, when I lived in Florida. I was smiling, but my dimples were buried. My face was too bloated for them to appear. Usually, these natural […]