Chronically Grateful Me by Deborah L. Andio
Life is hard enough,don't go through life with pain that’s keeping you clutching the steering wheel. Join me as I share with you my life of living chronically grateful while living with chronic pain.
I love to cook. But sometimes when your not feeling up to par I like something healthy and fast without ordering take out. This dish is on the table in no time. Enjoy Pasta and Chimichurri •16oz angel hair pasta Sauce •1 1/2 cup parsley •2 fresh basil leaves •4 cloves garlic •Juice of half... Continue Reading →
My grandmother Thelma made fabulous everything. But she never or rarely used recipes. So by trial and error I have this soup pretty spot on. It’s warming and cozy. I hope you enjoy. INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon olive oil and a teaspoon of butter 8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks or 2... Continue Reading →
BLT Pasta Salad Serves 8 This bacon, lettuce and tomato pasta salad is great for a lunch or fast dinner night. INGREDIENTS 3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta 8 cups torn romaine lettuce 2 medium tomato, diced 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled 1/4 onion diced 2/3 cup ranch dressing 1 Tablespoon barbecue sauce 1/4... Continue Reading →
You won’t miss the meat. And this will warm you for sure. Veggie Chili Cook over medium-high Eggplant 3 to 5 minutes , now add all other veggies cook 3 minuets . Add all spices stir for 30 seconds Now add tomatoes, stock and lentils. Summer 45-50 min on low. 2 Eggplant 1 Red Peppers... Continue Reading →
The few basics you need to know to help pain management due to chronic inflammation with food . 1. Eat the rainbow: Consume 10-12 servings of vegetables each day , and make a couple of those servings fruit, if you like. 2. Cruciferous veggies such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and cauliflower are best. 3.... Continue Reading →
I love food ! And my relationship with food has changed. I eat mostly for health and pain relief but I will allow myself to indulge just a little. Since my husband and I have gone to mostly plant based real food our bodies are rejoicing (80 -85 percent of the time we are plant... Continue Reading →
We have to cut out all the added sugar or try to cut back at least !! It is no secret that people today ingest far too much sugar. According to the NHS, adults should not be consuming more than 30g of added sugars per day. But we consume 3x that amount ! It's no... Continue Reading →
I think I will be starting a new blog just for recipes Opinions? I really want your opinions Since I am a health leader and advocate who lives with several chronic conditions Should I focus on just that or have a mix
I love cooking. The house smells amazing. Reminds me when I was a kid and your mom and grandmother cooked sauce all day. This doesn't take all day but looks and smells the entire house like it did. Ingredients •20 lasagna noodles •3 tablespoons olive oil •2 shallots, roughly chopped •3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped ... Continue Reading →
If you are an eggplant lover, this dish is for you! If you are on the fence about eggplant this will make you a lover for sure. Eggplant and tomato sauce flavored with capers and green olives and mixed with quinoa spaghetti, fresh parsley, and Parmesan cheese. This Eggplant Pomodoro Pasta is a 30-minute vegetarian... Continue Reading →
White Beans and Escarole with Fresh Herbs and Lemon Ingredients: • 1 medium onion, finely diced • 3 large cloves garlic, minced • 15-ounce can white beans, rinsed and drained • 2 cups (or so) of escarole, roughly chopped • 1 cup chicken broth • 1/4cup (or so) mixed herbs (I used flat leaf parsley,... Continue Reading →
Francese and piccata are very similar. The difference between the two is for Francese, the chicken breast is first dipped in flour then into a beaten egg mixture, before being cooked. For piccata, the chicken is first dipped in egg and then in flour. Both are simmered in a lemony butter sauce, but the piccata... Continue Reading →
Lemon-lovers rejoice! This limoncello cake offers a decadent flavor and texture that's hard to beat. Incorporate lemon and limoncello liquor into the cake batter, and then indulge in the mascarpone cheese icing that blends lemon curd and mascarpone cheese with whipped cream. The lady fingers are soaked in lemon syrup spiked with Limoncello and there's... Continue Reading →
Chronically Grateful Me by Deborah L. Andio 