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A Culinary Review Recipe for Mushroom Potato Lasagna

“Nothing is impossible. The word itself says “I’m possible”! – A.Hepburn” Burnout has raised it’s ugly head. I flew back from S.C. on Monday to face more cold weather in New York. Thinking positive, I set my alarm for an early morning mid range, speed workout. Got out of bed faithfully, dressed, looked at myself AND the temperature and asked “Why?” There was no good answer so I took off my clothes and went back to bed for an hour and a half. The result was that miserable, grumpy, “I let myself down” feeling all day. HOWEVER…the sun was shining [...]

By Joanne|2014-03-19T17:43:11-04:00March 19, 2014|Quick Meals|1 Comment

Asparagus Onion Sweet Tater Soup

I was going back and forth wanting a Vitamix when my mother and sister told me they just loved their Cuisinart Blend and Cook Soup Maker. I compared both, still torn with all the great reviews for the Vitamix. But the Vitamix was SO expensive! I couldn’t justify the purchase, not with all the other gadgets and appliances I have. So when my birthday rolled around and my sister asked what I would like, I said I was thinking about the Cuisinart Blender that she and Mum had. SURPRISE! Guess what I got for my birthday?! My very first attempt [...]

By Joanne|2014-02-02T14:19:52-05:00February 2, 2014|Quick Meals|1 Comment

Should I and Sweet Peppers with Mushrooms Topped with Egg

A bit of a dilemma going on in this head of mine. I’m signed up for the Syracuse Empire Marathon on Sunday. The weather isn’t looking very pretty for Sunday’s run but that’s the least of my concerns. I came away from Chicago feeling ready to go again. I’m not super woman it’s just that the plan was to run with Ted in his first marathon and give him any support he needed along the way. We ran at Ted’s speed which had to be very slow with walking breaks along the way. Ted insisted on completing his first marathon [...]

By Joanne|2013-10-18T14:39:33-04:00October 18, 2013|Quick Meals|2 Comments

Sriracha Tuna Towers with Micro Greens and Guacamole

This recipe was based on a suggestion found at Weave Thousand Flavors. I changed it quite a bit but used the same “towering” concept. We absolutely loved this dish. The Sriracha chili sauce can be replaced by your favorite hot sauce but keep in mind, nothing beats Sriracha. Serves 4 * You will need a small can that you have cleaned and removed both ends, such as a 8 1/2 oz can of peas or corn or such. Ingredients 8 – 10 oz of cooked wild rice. *Cook according to package directions and set aside to cool. 12 oz can [...]

By Joanne|2013-09-03T14:27:27-04:00September 3, 2013|Quick Meals|5 Comments

Mussels with Lobster Ravioli in Wine Sauce

You begin this impressive but easy meal with Taste of Inspirations Lobster and Shrimp Ravioli from Hannaford Markets. These are not only pretty but pretty darned tasty as well. Next, you check out the recipe from BonAppetit magazine, page 102 and get ready to WOW your family, friends, and yourself. Begin with Lemon Aioli sauce which you will use for dipping on the side, bread or mussel or whatever. It’s good with anything. 1 large egg yolk 1 tsp minced garlic 1 tsp fresh lemon juice 3 TBS canola oil 3 TBS extra virgin olive oil pinch or two of [...]

By Joanne|2013-08-05T14:55:21-04:00August 5, 2013|Quick Meals|2 Comments

Summer Slumped and Smoked Salmon Cabbage Salad

The last 3 weeks have been tough especially when it comes to speed work. I’ve been in the mood to run and workout but the preference has been easy workouts. My speed work has suffered and my weight workouts have been light and short. There is a point when we push and push and push. Eventually, our bodies rebel. We need to give ourselves a well deserved break. I’m not sure if this is a good time or a bad time to give myself a break, being about 8 weeks from my first Fall marathon, but I’m tired, lacking motivation, [...]

By Joanne|2013-07-31T18:34:39-04:00July 31, 2013|Quick Meals|1 Comment