Chronically Grateful Me by Deb 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.
Both of my grandmothers were great cooks and bakers. My mother and my aunts were as well, so I am grateful I had the chance to learn from a long line of good cooks. My grandmother Thelma who I was lucky enough to have grown up with made everything and I mean everything great. I... Continue Reading →
I loved hearing stories about my my grandmother Anna Radenic Briglovich. She and my grandfather Frank (Franjo Brigljevic) Briglovich came to this country as married young teenagers from Velika Gorica Croatia. My father was the youngest of 13 children. My father used to talk about how good of a cook his mom was, how... Continue Reading →
There are a lot of cheese ball recipes out there but these Quick and Delicious Cheese Ball Recipes are my favorite ones. When I was growing up I always remember the cheese balls. But they were never homemade like the cookies. They came from Hickory Farms. And all the ones premade have so many things... Continue Reading →
Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or 12 ounces best quality dark chocolate, finely chopped 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 bag (10.5 ounces) colored mini marshmallows Directions 1. In a large bowl combine butter and chocolate. Microwave on high for approximately 45 seconds. Stir then repeat at 20 second... Continue Reading →
My mother made the best Pot Roast. I can smell and taste it now. On the rare occasion I eat beef I make this. Especially now that it’s cold out. Stove Top Pot Roast Ingredients •1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 to 4 pounds) •2 to 3 garlic cloves, sliced •2 tablespoons olive oil •1... Continue Reading →
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 →
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
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 →
I love history and I have been researching both sides of my family tree. I found some interesting information from my fathers side. Some information I have found. And I cannot wait to see what else I uncover. I may start a geneology blog so I can keep all that information in one area. Any... Continue Reading →
Chronically Grateful Me by Deb Andio 