B-HOP

Recipes

Turkey Soup with rice and vegetables - B-HOP's kitchen
1 lb ground turkey breast
1 tbsp olive oil
1 quart organic (gluten free) chicken broth
4 large carrots - diced
3 stalks celery - diced
1 onion - chopped
1/2 head green cabbage - thinly sliced and diced
1 can diced tomatoes (I used one with garlic and olive oil)
salt/pepper/parsley and basil to taste
1/2 cup uncle ben's brown rice (cooked, with water and 2 bouillion cubes) - can use white rice or substitute minute rice and just add more liquid to the pot and cook rice in soup.

Brown the turkey and onions in olive oil. Add the chicken broth, vegetables and seasonings, bring to a boil and then let simmer until vegetables are tender. Cook rice in 1 1/3 cups water with bouillion cubes. Add to soup and let simmer longer. If soup is too thick, add additional chicken broth, water or can of diced tomatoes. Serve hot, enjoy!

Not sure of weight watcher points, but if you take out the rice, it's probably 1, with rice maybe 4.

Gluten free note: Make sure canned tomatoe are free of additives such as modified food starch - organic is best choice, also be wary of the bouillion, which could include some wheat filler of some kind such as modified food starch.

Diabetic - 12 carbs per serving

1 Point Healthy Hearty Chili - contributed by CJB
Brown: 10 oz. extra lean ground Turkey & 1 med. diced Onion
Add: 2-28 oz. cans diced Tomatoes
2 each Zucchini & Yellow Squash
1-15 oz. can Black Beans (rinsed & drained)
2-15 oz. cans fat free Beef Broth
4 stalks Celery diced
1 (1.25 oz.) pkg. dry Chili or Taco Seasoning ( I used Tone's Southwest Chipotle seasoning, which is gluten free - sprinkled to taste)
Simmer: Until Veggies are tender, about 20 min.
Makes 12 servings

Try baking acorn squash in two halves and ladeling the soup in the squash to serve - DELICIOUS!

Gluten free note: make sure the canned tomatoes and beans have no added fillers such as whey or modified food starch, organic canned broth is best and the seasoning packet may have modified food starch or other filler, so you may have to season with own spices from cupboard.

Diabetic - 12 g of carbs per serving

Italian Sausage and Rice Frittata - b-hop

7 eggs
3/4 cup milk (skim)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 lb italian sausage - loose or casing removed and broken into pieces
1 1/2 cups Uncle Ben's instant brown rice
1 can Italian stewed tomatoes
1/4 tsp italian herb seasoning
1 1/2 cups shredded italian cheese blend, divided

Whisk together eggs, milk and salt. Preheat oven to 325. Cook sausage in 11 inch skillet. Over medium heat, stir in rice, tomatoes with juices, and seasoning, sprinkle evenly with 1 cup of cheese. Pour egg mixture into skillet, stirring gently to distribute egg. Cover and cook 15 minutes. Remove from heat, sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 10 minutes until puffed and cheese is melted. Remove from oven, let stand 5 minutes and cut into six wedges for serving.

Gluten free note: all should be safe, check the tomatoes, cheese and seasoning for fillers such as modified food starch. When in doubt, go organic.

Diabetic - 45 g of carb per serving

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Still Struggling

I have been struggling since I had to stop taking my supplements. I get my blood rechecked on Oct. 22. I hope I can return to taking at least my multivitamin. I have maintained my workout schedule but have not lost any more weight. I have gained about 3. I hope it is all water weight and I can get it flushed out soon!

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Wish Me Luck

Yikes!! I had 3 meals out last week, lunch out today, dinner out Tuesday, and lunch out on Friday!!! I am going to need all the prayers I can get to make good choices this week and next!!

Thursday, August 6, 2009

New Endeavors

I met my sister Debbie and our niece Hannah in Beaumont today. We enjoyed a nutritious and delicious meal at Pappadeaux's. I've added a singing and dancing routine to my days. It seems to helping with reducing my belly fat. I'm toning up and enjoying the sensation of well-being that comes from this kind of uplifting endeavor. I'm also opening another door. On Monday night, wish me well when I audition to be in Beauty and the Beast at ACTS Theater here in Lake Charles. I've been studying the shadow, and I believe one shadow in me is my potential and love of singing. It's coming out, and as it does, my desire to eat too much is diminishing. There must be a relationship. Please wish me well.... Til later, Linda

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

A work in progress

I am back from Chicago and didn't gain any weight!!! I am actually 1 lb down from before Chicago! I guess I am learning how to make better choices when on the road! The guys at the gym tell me that it is easier to maintain when you lose. I had a great time and a lot of fun with my Pampered Chef friends. I also had a great time with my daughter. I am so lucky to have such a wonderful daughter!

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

One More Time Around...

My summer holiday at the Music and Worship Camp at Mo Ranch in West Texas with all the carbs in their cafeteria-style diet left the scales spiraled upwards. One more time around I'm taking the steps to come back down. This photo with my nieces and granddaughter in Galveston at Moody Mansion illustrates what I have to work with. Three weeks into the next diet, I'm down 8 pounds. I've now added walking the Mall circuit to my workout at Curves. Every day I'm feeling healthier and better. I hope you are, too....
'til later, Linda

Friday, July 17, 2009

Getting Back On Track

I've been in Chicago for a week! Now it is time to go home and get back on track! Wish me luck! I have had a great time shopping, going to Pampered Chef Nat'l Conf., and more shopping!

Monday, June 1, 2009

Spinning My Wheels

I feel I am spinning my wheels on the weight loss journey! I have been bouncing up and down for the past 2 months. I suppose it has something to do with not working with a trainer on a weekly basis which included writing down what I was eating every week. Also, I have had a lot of life events to attend (Mother's Day, graduation parties, end of bowling season celebration, Memorial Day weekend to name a few). I decided I need to journal my eating so I started today. I couldn't believe it! I ate almost 2000 calories! No wonder I'm spinning my wheels. It is time to rededicate myself to this journey! I will see some of you this month at our family reunion. I hope to have made some more progress!