My GD stands for Great Dining. Does yours?
Mixed green salad with steak and blueberries (picture has no nuts) Admittedly, this salad requires a bit more time and effort than some, but the rewards are immense. My husband declared that he'd pay money for this salad. That is high praise. And with Valentine's Day coming up, it's a great way to tell your … Continue reading Mixed Green Salad with Steak and Blueberries
Food in Literature Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder Johnny cakes on the skillet Johnny cakes with bacon A good book will transport you to another land. Reading can take you to any place or to any time without leaving the comfort of your favorite reading chair. Many travelers will tell … Continue reading Johnny Cakes
Quinoa: Arroz con Pollo Style, pictured with Low Carb Chicken Enchiladas When I learned that I had GD, I mourned the loss of not just sweets, but also a few favorite dishes. One such dish was arroz con pollo. White rice, the main ingredient in Mexican red rice, is definitely off the list when you … Continue reading Quinoa: Arroz con Pollo Style
Low-Carb Chicken Enchiladas, pictured with Quinoa: Arroz con Pollo Style I struggled a bit with what to call this dish. Originally, I thought about calling it deconstructed chicken enchiladas because, well, they are. But, like most fads, people tend to have strong opinions, so I opted for the less controversal name. Personally, I'm on the … Continue reading Low-Carb Chicken Enchiladas
Chicken Noodle Soup with fresh broccoli and red bell pepper strips and an 8oz glass of milk Illness happens. It doesn't wait for opportune times, like when you're not pregnant. I've been sick while pregnant and it is miserable. A little cold that should be easy becomes the most tiring thing you've ever experienced, and … Continue reading Chicken Noodle Soup
Mock Lasagna Casserole with Skillet Asparagus Every Friday or Saturday night, we have dinner at my parents' house. When my husband and I first got married, we would go out to dinner with them because my parents don't cook. Then I got pregnant and discovered I had GD. Ever since then, my husband and I … Continue reading Mock Lasagna Casserole
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