1 lb lean pork loin, trimmed 1 tbsp olive oil 1 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped (I use onion flakes, and only about 1/4 cup because we aren't big onion people) 4 ginger snaps, crushed 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tsp beef bouillon granules 1/8 tsp each black pepper, ground ginger and ground cloves (I used about 1/4 tsp of the … [Read more...]
Bruschetta Chicken Bake
(adapted from a Stove Top recipe). The Stove Top chicken flavored stuffing is egg-free, making it an ideal substitution - at least until I brave making my own egg-free cornbread and making a variation of my grandmother's dressing (which will be nowhere near as good without the eggs...). 1 1/2 cups Italian Diced tomatoes 1 pkg Stuffing mix 1/2 … [Read more...]
Skillet Lasagna
Another adaptation of a Weight Watchers recipe. The original recipe calls for egg noodles. Obviously, I had to find something else since Dietrich is allergic to eggs. 16 oz. of low-fat turkey sausage 1 1/2 cups low fat cottage cheese 8 oz. spiral noodles 8 tsp. Parmesan Cheese 2 1/2 cups tomato sauce, seasoned Cook sausage. Add … [Read more...]
Italian Chicken Bake
This recipe is modified from the back of the Heart Smart Bisquick box. The look and taste are like a chicken pizza. It is a recipe for two, so you would need to adjust it for your family size. 1/3 cup Heart Smart Bisquick (though I would guess any such baking mix would suffice) 2 Tbsp. Sour cream (2 eggs if you don't have a child with an … [Read more...]
Prayer: God is waiting…
In C.S. Lewis’ The Magician's Nephew, the Lion, Aslan, sends a young boy, Diggory and his friend, Polly, on a mission. They find themselves hungry and without food when they set up camp for the night. Diggory and Polly discuss their need for food, not grass, with the flying horse, Fledge, that is carrying them through and beyond Narnia. "Wouldn't … [Read more...]
The Difference a Day Makes
Yesterday We were supposed to be napping. Instead, Dietrich wanted to play, after all, he is three. As he played with the pillows, blanket, and my hands, I found myself staring at my reflection in his eyes. I then began to wonder how this darling child sees me. Lately, I’ve been preoccupied with my own loss, feeling down (the Germany cloudy, foggy … [Read more...]
My Grief
My grief is my own, no one else’s. It is not right or wrong, nor should anyone judge me for the way I am doing it. My loss, even if we have similar experiences, is not your loss. If you don’t have a similar experience you cannot definitively say what you would think, do, feel, etc. in my place. On October 26, after a few days of spotting, and one … [Read more...]
A special treat: Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is an adapted version of the original TollHouse recipe. 2 cups flour 2 tsp. water (for higher altitudes) 2/3 cup each white and brown sugars 1 tsp each baking soda and salt 2 sticks butter 1 tsp. vanilla 2 Tbsp. Fat free sour cream (to replace two eggs) OR white corn syrup OR nothing (but you may need a little water/milk for … [Read more...]
Chicken Divan
This is a favorite of mine, though I have to make it half broccoli and half not in my house (for my husband and not my child!). 2 - 10 oz. package frozen broccoli 4 cooked, shredded (I use the food processor) boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 can 98% Fat-free cream of Chicken soup 1 can 98% Fat-free broccoli cheese soup 1 tsp. lemon … [Read more...]
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
This recipe is adapted from a lady in my hometown. It's full of flavor and simple to make. Here's what you will need: 1 - 16 oz. Container Fat-free sour cream 1 tsp. Garlic Powder salt to taste 1 tsp. Black Pepper* 1 can 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup (or your favorite flavor - I like the Mushroom Garlic) 2+ cups shredded Mexican blend … [Read more...]