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.
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 →
Boozy Fruit Salad Boozy salata voća Ensalada de frutas Boozy Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 1 cup oranges, peeled, cut into sections and diced 1 cup seedless grapes, cut in half 1 cup strawberries, quartered 1 cup sliced bananas 1 cup apples, peeled, cored and diced 1 cup of peaches, pitted peeled and diced Juice of 2... 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 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 →
Applesauce Walnut Honey Cake INGREDIENTS •3 ounces walnut halves (about 3/4 cup) •Unsalted butter, room temperature, for pan •1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan •1 cup raw honey, plus 2 to 3 tablespoons more for glaze •1 cup unsweetened applesauce •3 large eggs, room temperature •3/4 teaspoon baking soda •1/4 teaspoon salt... 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 →
Just 2 days left to cast your vote , you can vote for each category I was nominated for. I would appreciate it very much.Please take a moment to vote for me. Link to vote. WEGOHealthAwardsBlog https://chronicallygratefuldebla.com/2017/08/20/2002/
Gluten Free Vegetarian Chalupas Made this yesterday and it was delicious •1-2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil•1 small onion, peeled and diced•1 4-ounce can chopped mild green chiles•1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes•10 corn tortillas•1 15-ounce can vegetarian refried beans•4 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded•4 oz. cotija cheese (or feta), crumbled•2 scallions, chopped•Sour cream, for servingDirections1. Heat... Continue Reading →
This is a 20 minute virtually fool-proof dinner.While you get your sauce going by sauteeing garlic and shallot in a little olive oil, roast your tomatoes. When you roast tomatoes in a little olive oil and sea salt, it enhances their natural flavor and gives them an almost sweet yet smoky, fire-roasted taste, which pairs... Continue Reading →
Vegetarian lettuce wraps with tofu and mushrooms.194 CaloriesMakes 4 Ingredients:3 tablespoons hoisin sauce3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons rice vinegar1 teaspoon sesame oil2 teaspoons canola or grapeseed oil1 (12- to 14-ounce) package extra-firm tofu (do not use silken)8 ounces baby bella (cremini) mushrooms, finely chopped1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped2 cloves garlic,... Continue Reading →
This healthy quinoa fruit salad is loaded with strawberries, blueberries, and a refreshing honey lime dressing. You can also tweak it to your liking with any fruit. High in protein and perfect for breakfast, summer potlucks, and anytimeIngredients:FOR THE SALAD:•1 cup dry quinoa regular or inca red •10 ounces fresh strawberries•9 ounces fresh blueberries 4-6... Continue Reading →
Homemade Delight BarsI love Chocolate and Coconut so this is my go to candy bar.I make it so I can control the ingredients.6 ounces Sweetened Condensed Milk1 teaspoon Vanilla1/8 teaspoon Salt2 cups Powdered sugar14 ounces Sweetened Shredded Coconut3/4 cup Lightly chopped walnuts toasted; (if desired)16 ounces Bittersweet Chocolate Chips (1 bag)2 tablespoons Vegetable OilLine an... Continue Reading →
So I'm trying to ease up on the gluten just to see how I feel and see if my skin improves Because out of literally nowhere I get diagnosed with rosacea 2 weeks ago and I hate it. Also having a bunch of other pains as well from osteoarthritis,osteonecrosis.I don't know if a person can... Continue Reading →
Chronically Grateful Me by Deb Andio 