http://www.transformingwomen.com Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:26:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en God knows I have an incurable weakness for sunsets. There is something in them that is so far beyond words and even thoughts. Sunsets are momentary evidence, quick little reminders, that there is undoubtedly a realm beyond this one, and it is glorious. True to his nature, God has ... http://www.transformingwomen.com/archive/lessons-from-a-sunset.php I took my sunset-colored Golden Retriever to the park today, one we've never been to before. The weather has been unusually beautiful in Houston; and I felt like doing something different, so I let Lady in on my celebration of the day's beauty. We broke out of our ... http://www.transformingwomen.com/archive/thin-places.php The whole menu included: Caesar salad linguini with panseared chicken, artichoke hearts & tomatoes steamed asparagus with lemon butter toasted sourdough baguette INGREDIENTS FOR PASTA: 2 T evoo 1 med. onion, chopped 3 LR clovos garlic, chopped 1 - 16 oz. can Italian Plum Tomatoes, chopped - juices reserved (I found these at Fiesta) 2 tsp. dried basil, crumbled 2 tsp. ... http://www.transformingwomen.com/archive/linguine-with-tomatoes-artichoke-hearts-pan-seared-chicken-breast.php Marinade/Glaze: 3/4 c. pinapple juice 1/4 c. sugar 1/4 c. dark rum 2 T jal peppers (finely minced -no seeds) 1 T cidar vinegar 2 tsp corn starch 2 T cilantro diced 1 1/2 t lime rind 1 1/2 # chicken (cubed) 18 (apx) pieces pineapple (same size apx. as chicken cubes) 4 large mangos (cubed as well) Mixed bell peppers (cubed ... http://www.transformingwomen.com/archive/rum-glazed-skewers-served-with-lemon-couscous.php 3 cans (26 oz each) crushed tom 10 c. tom sauce 5 1/2 c. chicken stock 2 T oregano (dried) 2 T butter 1 lg onion diced 2 t garlic diced 5 T fresh basil diced 2 c. heavy cream Croutons 2 T buter 24 1/4 in thick baguette slices bread 1 c. grated Gruyere cheese 1 t minced fresh thyme 1 t ... http://www.transformingwomen.com/archive/tom-basil-soup-with-gruyere-croutons.php Chicken Caesar Salad Used grilled Chicken - in lrg pieces, combined 2 bags romaine with 1 bag mix greens. Top with fresh parm cheese & croutons - served with caesar dressing Grapefruit & Avocado Salad Slice fresh Grapefruit trying to discard any pith Slice Avocados Clean stems from fresh baby spinach leaves using s & P ... http://www.transformingwomen.com/archive/varied-salads.php 2 T evo 2 1 /4 c. chopped onions 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 2 1/2 # butternut squash = peeled, seeded, cut into 1 in pieces 2 granny smith apples - peeled diced 5 1/2 c. veg broth (I combined ck & veg broth) 3 tsp fresh thyme 1/2 tsp fresh grated orange peel Roasted Red ... http://www.transformingwomen.com/archive/butternut-squash-soup-roasted-red-pepper-puree.php 10 slices bacon - chopped 2 T butter 3 med onions - chopped 2 c. red bel pepers chopped (apx 2 lrg) 1/4 c. AP flour 9 c. chicken broth 4 c. 1/2-inch cubed peeled buternut squash ( roasted with skins on just rubed with evoo & S & P filled cavities with thyme & onions ... http://www.transformingwomen.com/archive/chicken-corn-chowder.php Using store bought marinated pork tenderloin - (Costco had a portabello tl that I used) Add to the marinade by combining fresh rosemary, s & P, chopped fresh portb. mushrooms, diced red peppers, red chili flakes - completely cover p. tenderloin with mixture - cover with foil and bake 350 - ... http://www.transformingwomen.com/archive/rosemary-portablello-pork-loin.php 1 c. sugar 1/4 c. H20 2 T . instant tapioca 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 c. choped walnuts 4 grany smith apples - peeled & sliced thinly 1/2 c. AP flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp bk pwdr 1 1/2 c. sharp shredded cheddar 1/2 c. melted buter 1/2 c. milk Boil first 5 ingred stirring constantly. Remove from heat & ... http://www.transformingwomen.com/archive/apple-cobbler.php