I really like to have a Green Smoothie in the morning. I like mine with Yogurt . The Yogurt adds Protein and helps make it more filling. It also seems to stick with me longer. I use our Nutri Ninja to make them with. There are so many variations for Smoothie Recipes that you can actually create just about any kind you like. For a Green Smoothie it does have to have some kind of Green Vegetable in it. I like to have Kale or Spinach in mine, but you can use any Green Vegetable you like. Try to pick the ones with higher nutritive value in them, for more concentrated nutrition. Here are a couple of Green Smoothie Recipes I like.

1 Cup Kale.
1-2 Cups Carrot Juice.
1 Banana.
1 Cup Tropical Frozen Fruit Mix.
More Liquid if needed.

Put all of the ingredients into the Nutri Ninja Blender or whatever blender you have. The more powerful blenders do a better job of making the Smoothies smooth. Blend until it is nice and smooth. Drink and enjoy. One of these everyday will definitely improve your nutrition level.

July 3, 2015.

I have been intending to start a new blog; where I can post a wider range of recipes, plus anything else I want to post. Since I haven't got that accomplished yet; I will use this site to do that on, for now. Maybe soon I will start a new blog. If I do I will try to direct you to it, from here. Anyway for now I hope you enjoy the posts on here.
Last night one of our grandson's stayed all night with us. He's 9 years old and likes my cooking. So for breakfast I made French Toast. We also had Sausage links. It was pretty yummy. I used Watkins Vanilla and Cinnamon as part of the ingredients. Here is my recipe:

                                       French Toast with Watkins Spices and Vanilla

5-6 Pieces Texas Toast or enough for 1-2 pieces per serving.
4-5 Eggs.
1 Teaspoon Watkins Cinnamon.
1/2-1 Teaspoon Watkins Nutmeg.
1 Cap or a little more Watkins Vanilla.
2-3 Cups 1% Milk.
Olive Oil and a small amount of Butter for browning.

Put the Olive Oil and butter in a skillet.
Heat on medium/high heat until the Butter melts.
Reduce heat to medium or a little above.
Whisk together the Eggs, Cinnamon, Vanilla and Milk in a bowl wide and deep enough to fit the Texas Toast in it.
Put the Texas Toast in this mixture and coat well on both sides and allow it to absorb some of the mixture.
Transfer into the skillet one or two pieces at a time.
Brown well on both sides and cook through.
Serve with extra Butter, Fruit and Syrup.
Delicious!

Today we babysat our 2 youngest grandsons. Micah; our grandson born with with Hypoxia;  had therapy while we were there. He did really good. A while back he had Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. It helped him in more than one way. He may have more later on. We will see what seems best as he gets a little older. After we did that we went to some friends house to visit and had Ham and Beans while we were there. They were yummy. I guess now I will post a recipe. Give it a try!

                                                                       Turkey Chili

1 1/2 Pounds Ground Turkey.
1 Onion; chopped.
2-3 Cloves of Garlic; chopped.
Small amount of Olive Oil for browning.
1 Packet Watkins Chili Seasoning.
3-4 Cans Mild Chili Beans.
1 Large Can or Bottle Low-Sodium Tomato Juice.
1 Small Can Tomato Paste.
Water to rinse out the Tomato Juice Bottle.(about 1/2 bottle)..

Brown the Ground Turkey, Onion and Garlic together in a skillet.
Transfer into a large stock-pot with a slotted spoon or drain and transfer.
Add in all of the other ingredients.
Stir together well.
Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer.
Stir again from the bottom to make sure it isn't sticking.
Cover and simmer for about an hour.
Can also cook in a Crock-Pot on Low for 8-10 hour or on high for 4-5 hours.

Today has been really cold here; so we made Hamburger Soup for dinner, It was really yummy and quite warming. It really hit the spot. Here is the recipe if you'd like to give it a try.

                                                               Hamburger Soup

1 Pound Lean Ground Beef.
Seasoned Salt Substitute to taste.
Watkins Black Pepper to taste.
5 Large Potatoes; peeled and cut into small cubes.
1 Pound Bag Frozen Crinkle Cut Carrots.
1 Pound Bag Frozen Soup Mix.
1 Bottle Low-Sodium V-8 Juice.
Water to rinse the bottle out with
Water to cook the Potatoes in.
1-2 Teaspoons Beef Bouillon Seasoning. (preferably low-sodium).
6-8 Ounces Healthy Pasta.(optional).

Brown the Ground Beef.
Transfer into a Stock-Pot.
Add in the Water, Bouillon and Potatoes.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and cook at a low boil for about 30 minutes.
Add in the V-8 Juice.
Bring back to a boil.
Add in the other Vegetables; cover and cook another 30 minutes or until done.
You can add some Pasta; too if you like.