[cheerfuldoer]

Hi Chelly....welcome to the "Healthier Living Support Thread: Part Two! :hatparty: So glad to have you onboard with us. I usually post regularly, but of late not too much since I'm living out of my suitcase now at one dd's or the other until I get back on my feet. Anyhoo.....we've loved this thread that Deb started. Brings us close together for the support we all need to eat healthier for our own goods. I eat healthy most days, and then there are those days I don't care what goes in my mouth. I'm sure that's nothing new to anyone on this thread, right?

Deb....I'll think of a recipe and post it once I come up with one. Also, I have always loved oatmeal. Raisins and bananas are my favorite fruits to add to my oatmeal.

Jess....for the most part your soup sounds like one I'd eat, except the asparagus, sprouts, & squash would not go over well in my belly. Yuckee on those veggies.

Steph....need a workout myself. I seriously must start pumping iron to keep my ummmm...."mature" bones in shape.

[Jessy_RN]

On the menu tonight for dinner is............baked flounder with tossed green salad, green beans and a baked potatoe

[cheerfuldoer]

Originally Posted by Future_RN_Jess

On the menu tonight for dinner is............baked flounder with tossed green salad, green beans and a baked potatoe

Now you're talkin' my kind of good eatin' Jess. How about setting up a place for me at the table. I'll be right over.

[Tweety]

Hi Chelly! I might have missed it, but what is "Seatlle Sutton"???

Take a block to extra firm tofu and cut it into slices. Wrap in paper towels, and then wrap in a dish towel. Put wrapped tofu on a plate and stack a bunch of plates on top of this. This will squeeze out the water. Then slice and dice red peppers, onions, garlic, broccolli, carrots, whatever and get a nice teriyaki sauce or other stir fry sauce. By now the tofu is drained and can absorb the sauces. I use peanut oil or canola oil. I made some yesterday. Don't forget to add the hot chilis.

Just wanted to give a "Tofu Lesson". Woot!

[SmilingBluEyes]

I AM HERE I AM HERE

sorry I was up in Seattle yesterday and today for a terrific OB conference.......so I have been a wee bit busy......makes for a LOOONG day but worth it. I work tomorrow so I won't be around then either. But Friday I am OFF WOOT. Never fear, we will pick up more around here....Keep on posting folks. And YES I think we need a "healthy recipe" posting here....

ANYone want my healthy Marinara Recipe? Let me know.....I will post it here!!!! (it is so good)

[Jessy_RN]

Originally Posted by cheerfuldoer

Now you're talkin' my kind of good eatin' Jess. How about setting up a place for me at the table. I'll be right over.

Darn it! Sorry I missed this post Renee. I must have been too busy stuffing my face

You can come over for dinner tonight..........does rattle snake sound good?

[Jessy_RN]

Originally Posted by Tweety

Hi Chelly! I might have missed it, but what is "Seatlle Sutton"???

Take a block to extra firm tofu and cut it into slices. Wrap in paper towels, and then wrap in a dish towel. Put wrapped tofu on a plate and stack a bunch of plates on top of this. This will squeeze out the water. Then slice and dice red peppers, onions, garlic, broccolli, carrots, whatever and get a nice teriyaki sauce or other stir fry sauce. By now the tofu is drained and can absorb the sauces. I use peanut oil or canola oil. I made some yesterday. Don't forget to add the hot chilis.

Just wanted to give a "Tofu Lesson". Woot!

I have never tried tofu, but sounds yummy

[Jessy_RN]

Originally Posted by SmilingBluEyes

I AM HERE I AM HERE

sorry I was up in Seattle yesterday and today for a terrific OB conference.......so I have been a wee bit busy......makes for a LOOONG day but worth it. I work tomorrow so I won't be around then either. But Friday I am OFF WOOT. Never fear, we will pick up more around here....Keep on posting folks. And YES I think we need a "healthy recipe" posting here....

ANYone want my healthy Marinara Recipe? Let me know.....I will post it here!!!! (it is so good)

Yummy! Marinara sauce with whole wheat pasta sounds good. And on mozzarella sticks to

Anyhow, post away Deb, I sure could use some different ideas in my menu

[Tweety]

Yes, Deb. I love a good marinara.

[SmilingBluEyes]

Here is my recipe for Marinara Sauce. You will LOVE it; can be made vegetarian or with meatballs (I have a great recipe for those too) or Italian Sausage, also clams are GREAT in this sauce too!!! It works best if you can SLOW-cook it all day long, believe me. Your house will smell DREAMY ---can be frozen well, for later use. I make a ton and freeze it.

1 1/2 C Extra virgin olive oil
1 C garlic
2 pounds onions
1 C celery
1 lb carrots (I use less, more like 1/4 lb)
1 1/2 C pepper ( I like to use orange, green and yellow ones for color)
1 lb mushrooms
2 1/2 lb tomatoes (roma or vine-ripened best)
2 C red wine
2 tablespoons oregano
2 tablespoons basil
2 tablespoons hot pepper flakes

I like to saute the onions, celery, peppers and mushrooms in enough olive oil to cover the bottom of my stock pot, first. THEN I chop and add all ingredients in the pot, bring to boil and then simmer for at least 6-8 hours. It looks really chunky at first, but as tomatoes boil down, you will be left with a really good thick and spicy marinara sauce you can use for any pasta dish or even in lasagna. Bon Appetit!