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Beef and Potato Fricassee

https://www.soscuisine.com/recipe/beef-potato-fricassee Quantity : 4 servings Preparation : 10 min Cooking : 40 min 320 calories/serving Ingredients 460 g beef, inside round, cut into 1 cm cubes 1 onions, finely chopped 200 g 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 cm cubes 400 g 1 stalk celery, cut into 1 cm cubes 70 g 4 tsp butter, unsalted 18 g 4 tsp canola oil 20 mL 1 1/3 cup beef broth 330 mL 7 tbsp frozen peas 55 g 1 pinch salt [optional] 0.2 g ground pepper to taste [optional] 2 tbsp Italian parsley, fresh [optional] 10 g Before you start Keep the serving dishes in the oven at the lowest setting so they are warm when you serve. Method Cut the meat into small 1 cm cubes. Prepare the vegetables : Finely chop the onion and garlic; cut the potatoes and celery into 1 cm thick pieces. Heat half of the butter and oil in a thick-bottom frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sauté 3-4 min until translucent, then remove them and set aside. In the ...

Orecchiette Pasta Bari-style "alla Barese"

I'm back on my meal plan again.  I had stopped for a while because my life was really hectic and I wasn't finding enough time to cook but I have to take back control of my diet and my diabetes.  I am subscribed to the Diabetic Plan for control of blood sugar and to help with weight loss at https://www.soscuisine.com .  I showed this plan to the staff in the Diabetes clinic at our local hospital and they were very impressed.  And it really does work!   This is tonight's supper and it was very tasty indeed.  I cheated a bit though.  I didn't want to buy anchovies just for this recipe so I thought . . . hmmmmm salty and briney . . . and diced up a couple of black olives.  I think it worked out great. https://www.soscuisine.com/recipe/orecchiette-pasta-bari-style-alla-barese Quantity : 4 servings Preparation : 10 min Cooking : 15 min 420 calories/serving Ingredients 5 cups broccoli, cut into florets 650 g 320 g orecchiette 3 cups 2 1/2 tbsp olive...

Bee in Flower Pot

Bee in Flower Pot 3 x 3.25" $1.50 BUY May not be exactly as shown.  Each piecing is individually handmade.

Sometimes I just disappear . . .

If I tell people that I am an introvert they often look at me with disbelief.  When I do go out, I like to be the life of the party.  I like seeing people and saying hi.  I hate small talk . . . but love a good conversation. If I tell people I don't do well with illness and hospitals they definitely look at me with disbelief.  I have been a support person to many friends and family over the years when they are facing injury or crisis.  I stand up to people.  I demand answers.  I don't do personal care . . . mostly because I'm a klutz. If I tell people I'm depressed they often look at me with disbelief.  And yet I am so much of the time and it can be a battle to shower and get dressed, to take care of my responsibilities, to leave the house, to cook healthy food.  And it sucks.  But my smile is well practiced and knows to stay in place when I do appear in public. So don't be surprised if I disappear from time to time to recharge my ...

Grilled Salmon Steaks with Oregano Salsa

This recipe is DELICIOUS!!! https://www.soscuisine.com/recipe/grilled-salmon-steaks-oregano-salsa Quantity : 4 servings Preparation : 5 min Cooking : 10 min 250 calories/serving Ingredients aluminum foil 1 1/2 tbsp butter, unsalted 20 g 4 salmon steaks 700 g 1/4 cup white wine 65 mL 4 tsp dried oregano 3 g ground pepper to taste [optional] 4 tomatoes, diced 480 g 2 green onions/scallions, finely chopped 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 30 mL 1 pinch salt [optional] 0.2 g Method Prepare one square of heavy-duty aluminum foil per each steak. Spread the butter on the foil, then lay one steak on top. Add the wine, then season with half of the oregano followed by ground pepper to taste. Wrap the salmon steaks loosely in foil, sealing the edges securely. Cook on a medium-hot grill for about 10 min, until just tender. Alternatively, the fish may be broiled in the oven. Check with a fork to see if the fish is cooked through. While the fish is cooking, finely dice the tomatoes and chop the scall...