Category Archives: cooking techniques

Classic Beef Stew

Classic Beef Stew. There may be 1,000 recipes for beef stew, but I have done it this way for 50 years and never been disappointed. Please watch and share. Thanks! https://youtu.be/ipdHjxkLyfs

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Senior Nutrition: Fresh Tasting Fried Okra From Frozen

A country vegetable plate is one of my favorite meals, and unless it is summer and I have fresh produce, I rely on my freezer for vegetables. So, the goal is to make them taste like fresh. This is how … Continue reading

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Old Fashioned Tomato Pie

Old Fashioned Tomato Pie. My tomatoes were late this year, but I finally got enough all at once to make a tomato pie. I hope you like it. Please watch and share. Thanks. https://youtu.be/fydVl-No5_4

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Reduced Carb Red Beans and Rice (Made with Riced Cauliflower)

If you are eating low carb and you are tired of cauliflower, try this.  You won’t recognize the cauliflower in this, but you get all of the benefits.  

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Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake: Diabetic Dessert

The video is done and the cheesecake is all gone. Easy to make, too. Very low carb, and yet, so good. https://youtu.be/IgGLbIn67Zw  

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Bacon and Cheese Topped Cabbage Steak

This was so good I can’t even explain.  Something about roasting cabbage changes the taste and texture to something divine.  https://youtu.be/6LplvODbTfM

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Low Carb Meal: Cheesy Ham Casserole

Nothing says home cooking like a casserole, but too often they are high carb.  Try this instead. https://youtu.be/UWcQv6n1Rr4

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Keto Tacos and Tostados PLUS Taco Seasoning Recipe

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Senior Nutrition: Pan-Seared Salmon on Wilted Spinach with Browned Butter Sauce

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Senior Nutrition: Apricot Glazed Pork Chops, Sauteed Mushrooms, and Cabbage/Onion Noodles

In our Senior Nutrition series, we are focusing on meals for one or two, on a budget, high in the right nutrition for seniors, but suitable for anyone and totally delicious.

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