Taste of Thyme: Good & Good for You Food

Here is an easy and healthy way to enjoy Mexican style rice. This works perfect every time and is good enough to eat on its own or even with some vegetarian refried beans as a meal. I have been using this for years. It works for Weight Watchers as a core food! 1 tsp oil (grapeseed or olive is best) 2 cloves of garlic. minced pinch of red pepper flakes 1 tsp dried oregano (optional) 1 cup of brown rice 1 can 10.5 oz vegetarian vegetable soup 2 cans of water Heat oil in a 2 quart pot. add the pepper flakes and garlic to the hot oil and heat 30 seconds. Add the brown rice and stir occasionally. When the rice starts to become fragrant (will smell like popcorn) add the soup and the water. Bring to a boil. Add oregano. Cover and cook on lowest setting until the water is all absorbed (about 35 minutes). Allow to rest 5 - 10 minutes, covered, before serving. Fluff with a fork (a spoon will crush the grains). This can also be cooked in the oven for 45 minutes at 350 degrees (after the rice ...

Compiled by Margo Maine, Ph.D. Sometimes it is hard to appreciate our bodies. We really need to take care to treat our physical vessel well. No matter how we feel about how our bodies function or look, they are spectacular for what they do for us! Let's be nice to our bodies and let's not compare it to others because it is the best one we are going to have. 1. Your body is extraordinary--begin to respect and appreciate it. 2. Create a list of all the things your body lets you do. Read it and add to it often. 3. Become aware of what your body can do each day. Remember it is the instrument of your life, not just an ornament. 4. Create a list of people you admire: people who have contributed to your life, your community, or the world. Consider whether their appearance was important to their success and accomplishments. 5. Walk with your head held high, supported by pride and confidence in yourself as a person. 6. Don't let your weight or shape keep you from activities that ...

Oddly enough the hot stinky cheap onions have more cancer fighting vitamins than those really sweet ones! Here is a good way to cook them to make them sweet and delicious! In fact, when cooked they are always sweeter. The sweet varieties are best eaten raw because when cooked they are less sweet. Peel and core (with your apple corer) a large onion - don't poke the corer all the way through. Place the onion on a sheet of foil. Put a bullion cube in the core, top with a 1/2 teaspoon of a butter substitute, sprinkle with thyme and pepper. Pour a teaspoon of dry sherry over all and grill for 45 minutes or until completely soft. Open and enjoy - it will taste like sweet French Onion Soup! Make one for each person because you won't want to share!

Try this dish. It is a vegetable dish that is good for you and really satisfying. It is good with a small piece of grilled chicken or fish. The spice blend is warm and taste exotic. Once you've tried Moroccan food, you'll wonder why this style of cooking is not as popular as Asian cuisines! 1/2 cup chopped carrot 1/2 cup turnip chopped 1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons raisins 1 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained 1 (14.5-ounce) can no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add turnip, onion, carrot, chickpeas and garlic; sauté 5 minutes. Stir in broth and the remaining stew ingredients (broth through tomatoes); bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes or until t...

Although Margaritas are not a low calorie option when comes to beverages, this is a real crowd pleaser! I make this, chill and put into pitchers. Everyone drinks it over ice, but you can shake it and pour it into martini glasses too. 24 oz frozen limeade 36 oz of water 12 oz light beer 12 oz can 7 UP 6 oz Triple Sec 18 oz Tequila Mix and chill. 12 9 oz servings