This is very good. I know I keep saying that....but I'm not going to lead you astray. This is adapted from a recipe I got off the Linda Sue's site. Wala...my own!
2 pounds ground beef
2 small onions, chopped
1 tsp garlic powder
15oz canned pumpkin--LIBBY BRAND
14oz canned beef broth
2 cups chicken broth
2 beef bouillon cubes
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
1/4 tsp dried sweet basil
In a large 6 quart pot brown the onions and ground beef. Drain the fat. Add the beef broth and pumpkin. Mix very well. Add the garlic powder, chicken broth and bouillon -stir over medium heat. Season with salt, pepper and basil. Simmer covered for 30 minutes. This is yummy and you can add frozen green beans also to give some extra yum!
Friday, October 17, 2008
Sunday, October 12, 2008
THIS WAY OF LIFE IS FOR SERIOUS LIFE CHANGERS!
This is something I thought I should address here. It's been on my mind for sometime. My husband I get numerous questions about our lifestyle almost everyday. We love to answer all of them. But I do want to say that this lifestyle is not a "DIET". It's not for the light of heart...."maybe I'll give it a TRY". Or the lovely question "what foods can I eat-how long before I loose?" Well this isn't a quick fix for a special occasion. It's not a crash diet you go on for 2 weeks and then start eating junk again. YOU WILL GAIN IT ALL BACK AND MORE. Trust me, we have watched several friends do it...even more then once.
*GET THE OLDER VERSION OF THE ATKINS BOOK AND READ IT!
*THIS IS FOR THE LONG HAUL. NOT SOMETHING TO TAKE LIGHTLY
We get asked all the time if we "cheat"? Well the answer is yes. BUT, we never cheated throughout the whole loosing weight stage. Only once we reached where we wanted to be did we cheat. IT IS NOT SOMETHING WE DO ALL THE TIME. Only special occasions. Remember: YOU PLAY -YOU PAY! You won't feel good, you may have a headache....and worse yet you gain weight back on. Yup...it only takes one bite....which leads to 2! You have to be strong when you have those friends (we all have them) that come up to you at a birthday party and say "just one bite won't hurt". I'm here to tell you-YES IT WILL. And that is why they are usually heavier then you and won't be able to commit to this lifestyle. PLUS---THEY ARE USUALLY VERY JEALOUS THAT YOU'VE SUCCEEDED. Be proud of that fact....that you can succeed. You can do this-but only if you want to.
*GET THE OLDER VERSION OF THE ATKINS BOOK AND READ IT!
*THIS IS FOR THE LONG HAUL. NOT SOMETHING TO TAKE LIGHTLY
We get asked all the time if we "cheat"? Well the answer is yes. BUT, we never cheated throughout the whole loosing weight stage. Only once we reached where we wanted to be did we cheat. IT IS NOT SOMETHING WE DO ALL THE TIME. Only special occasions. Remember: YOU PLAY -YOU PAY! You won't feel good, you may have a headache....and worse yet you gain weight back on. Yup...it only takes one bite....which leads to 2! You have to be strong when you have those friends (we all have them) that come up to you at a birthday party and say "just one bite won't hurt". I'm here to tell you-YES IT WILL. And that is why they are usually heavier then you and won't be able to commit to this lifestyle. PLUS---THEY ARE USUALLY VERY JEALOUS THAT YOU'VE SUCCEEDED. Be proud of that fact....that you can succeed. You can do this-but only if you want to.
CHEESY BEANS AND CAULIFLOWER
This would be great for the holidays. Something different. It's very good. I would have taken a picture for you today.,...but we ate it all! Sorry.
1 16 oz frozen cauliflower
1 8 oz frozen green beans
8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp onion powder
3 TBS bacon pieces (make sure no sugar added-or cook up your own)
salt and pepper to taste
Steam the cauliflower and green beans in the microwave using a little bit of water. Try the new steaming bags on the shelves in store now---THEY ARE GREAT!
Put in a greased 2 quart baking dish. Mix in cheese, onion powder, salt and pepper and bacon.
Pour heavy cream on top of mixture. Place in oven 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
*in a time pinch ....you can microwave this covered for 8-10 minutes...but the heavy cream doesn't get as thick and mixed in with the cheese. But it's still yummy!
This is a great side to go with the most basic pork chop, steak or chicken recipe. Buy a already roasted chicken from your local market and add this in a pinch. Wa la....dinner in now time. Throw in some sugar free jello for a little sweetness afterwards! ENJOY.....
1 16 oz frozen cauliflower
1 8 oz frozen green beans
8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp onion powder
3 TBS bacon pieces (make sure no sugar added-or cook up your own)
salt and pepper to taste
Steam the cauliflower and green beans in the microwave using a little bit of water. Try the new steaming bags on the shelves in store now---THEY ARE GREAT!
Put in a greased 2 quart baking dish. Mix in cheese, onion powder, salt and pepper and bacon.
Pour heavy cream on top of mixture. Place in oven 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
*in a time pinch ....you can microwave this covered for 8-10 minutes...but the heavy cream doesn't get as thick and mixed in with the cheese. But it's still yummy!
This is a great side to go with the most basic pork chop, steak or chicken recipe. Buy a already roasted chicken from your local market and add this in a pinch. Wa la....dinner in now time. Throw in some sugar free jello for a little sweetness afterwards! ENJOY.....
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