Vegetarian Chili My Way

INGREDIENTS

• PREP ALL INGREDIENTS BEFORE COOKING !
• 2 Tbsp oil for sauteing vegetables
• 2 large shallots diced
• 2 1/2 c peppers, tricolored diced medium size
• corn fresh, frozen or 1 can
• 1 c frozen cumbo vegetables
• 1/2 pkg taco seasoning mix
• 1 pkg chilli powder
• dash(es) paprika
• 1 Tbsp cumin
• 2 Tbsp garlic crushed
• 2 dash(es) tumeric (optional)
• 4 roma tomatoes copped
• 1 can(s) stewed tomatoes, mexican w/chilles
• dash(es) sugar ( to control any bitterness from tomato)
• 1/2 can(s) chipotle pepper w/sauce in can (optional)
• 3 c water
• can(s) black beans drained and rinsed
• 1 can(s) chick peas drained and rinced

Directions

1. Heat oil and saute shallots and peppers until onions are almost transparent
2. Add corn and gumbo veggies to pot, saute 3 min.
3. Add all dry seasoning to pot
4. Cook for approx. 2 min. stiring to mix well
5. Add all tomatoes and 2 1/2cups water stir well TASTE, add sugar, TASTE (add more suger if bitter) a little at a time. Cook for 10 min. covered with lid
6. Add peas and beans to pot
7. If chipotle pepper is used, mix in blender with 1/2 cup water. Then add to pot. TASTE PEPPERS ARE HOT Cook for 20 min. on low flame
8. I top with sour cream (if too spicy) cheese and scallion optional
9.  ENJOY !

Wonderful Clean Eating Cookies

These little gems are chewy, tasty and surprisingly sweet.  A JAP Freind introduced in to this special treat. I found my self in the kitchen at 4 am this morning.  That's a whole different story.  Well, I couldn't wait to try this recipe. To my surprise these are very good moist and sweet.  It's just enough sweetness to satisfy a craving. NO SUGAR ADDED !

It take 2 min. To put this recipe together. I just love recipes you can dump and stir. 

I think these would be idea for snacks or even breakfast bars, needless to say this is my breakfast this morning, these little gems and a cup of tea.  I'm snowed in so this morning it's the best I can do. I'm going to name them.....

              "Stormy Oat Gems"

I promise you you won't be disappointed tried these as soon as possible.  Write me back let me know what you think, and as always Enjoycooking !

Veggie & Bean Chili

I'm snowed in and trying to stay as close as I can to clean eating. Using what I have in my kitchen, I came up with this chilli. I love soups and chilli when it is cold out side. I hope you enjoy !

Ingredients

• PREP ALL INGREDIENTS BEFORE COOKING !
• 2 Tbsp oil for sauteing vegetables
• 2 large shallots diced
• 2 1/2 c peppers, tricolored diced medium size
• corn fresh, frozen or 1 can
• 1 c frozen cumbo vegetables
• 1/2 pkg taco seasoning mix
• 1 pkg chilli powder
• dash(es) paprika
• 1 Tbsp cumin
• 2 Tbsp garlic crushed
• 2 dash(es) tumeric (optional)
• 4 roma tomatoes copped
• 1 can(s) stewed tomatoes, mexican w/chilles
• dash(es) sugar ( to control any bitterness from tomato)
• 1/2 can(s) chipotle pepper w/sauce in can (optional)
• 3 c water
• can(s) black beans drained and rinsed
• 1 can(s) chick peas drained and rinced

Directions

1. Heat oil and saute shallots and peppers until onions are almost transparent
2. Add corn and gumbo veggies to pot, saute 3 min.
3. Add all dry seasoning to pot
4. Cook for approx. 2 min. stiring to mix well
5. Add all tomatoes and 2 1/2cups water stir well TASTE, add sugar, TASTE (add more suger if bitter) a little at a time. Cook for 10 min. covered with lid
6. Add peas and beans to pot
7. If chipotle pepper is used, mix in blender with 1/2 cup water. Then add to pot. TASTE PEPPERS ARE HOT Cook for 20 min. on low flame
8. I top with sour cream (if too spicy) cheese and scallion optional
9.  ENJOY !

How to store your fruit and vegetables

Tired of coming home after grocery shopping you sit your vegetables down and before you know it, there no good. Money gone down the drain, well hopefully this will help. Take a look...

http://www.vegetariantimes.com/article/spoiled-rotten-how-to-store-fruits-and-vegetables/

MY STORY.....Got to EAT CLEAN

After all I have been through this year, I haven't taken care of myself.  Audiocarcinoma stage 4 cancer, didn't teach me a lesson.  I spent most of 2012 and 2013 hooked to machines.  Putting poison in my body, and other machines sucking out poisons.  11months of Chemo Therapy, with no radiation,  Thank God.  I felt as though my life was turning up side down.  TV and the media has a way of making Cancer "Fashionable", Believe me there is nothing nothing fashionable about cancer! There was no cheering section like Robin Roberts pushing and cheering me on,  I was ALONE.  All I had was my faith, and ALL PRAISES TO HIM, I made it through.  Believe me I did nothing to deserve to be here, only though GRACE I AM HERE.  I have no idea way I was spared, but I Thank my Creator everyday.

   After all the Procedures; I still didn't have sense enough to take care of myself.   When a dear friend and fellow JAP member BOBBY, lost his precious wife Alice to cancer, I WOKE UP !  As Cancer recipient there's no guarantee the cancer will stay away.  It's always in the back of you mind that it can reoccur at any time.  WHY SOULD I HELP IT, BY NOT TAKING CARE OF MYSELF !  There are no guarantees but I can try to do my part.  

  What ever your element is, it starts with the things we put in our mouths.  Today is my promise to myself that I need to make changes even if I have to make them slowly.  I'm not one for old cliché but this one rings true in my life.  TODAY, is the first day of the rest of MY LIFE.  It's time to take care of the temple that my soul lives in.

Clean Eating Principles

Good morning everyone. Sometimes we make clean eating difficult when it doesn't have to be. Here's a few pointers and principles for clean eat (CE) if you have any questions let's find out together thanks, and have a Great Day !