TPC_ITGirl

Stress Free to me means giving up my expectation that everything will be perfect. I set an intention to connect with family and enjoy their company. the rest is all icing on the cake. I do not stress over decorating. I do what I can, a bit at a time. some years this includes a wreath on the door and a few table decorations along with some…[Read more]

Now in time for the holidays here is one of my most favorite sweet potato recipes. They made this at the local hospital where I used to work. I adjusted it to serve 10 doctored it up a tad, so will indicate that by listing the ingredients as optional. Enjoy.

Sweet Potato Casserole

Preheat Over to 350 degrees

Filling

6-7 medium to large sweet…[Read more]

I just made this yesterday. It is easy and yummy. Allrecipes.com gets the credit for the meat recipe. The gravy is my own.

Slow Cooker Roast Beef and Mushrooms:

Choose your favorite cut of beef. I used a rump roast.
Put 1 pound fresh mushrooms in bottom of crock pot
Place meat on top; Sprinkle with onion soup, pepper to taste
Add one can or…[Read more]

Thanks Chubby. Look forward to trying this one out!

See if you can get him to keep a pain diary or notebook. Get him to note when his pain is lower and what that allows him to do compared to when it his pain is more intense. If his pain medication is interfering with his ability to get up, move around, beginning to do little things he once enjoyed—then it is time to have a conversation with his…[Read more]

Helpful Tip of the Day:

Prepare your favorite Pasta. (shells, spirals, elbow macaroni etc) per package directions. DO NOT overcook.
Place serving size portions in Freezer Ziplock bags and place in freezer for later use.
When you want a quick meal do the following:
Remove pasta from freezer, thaw and heat in microwave 2-3 min
Cook pasta sauce -…[Read more]

Pizza Dough (Mom Hudzinski’s recipe) (as kids we loved pizza night – we would help make the dough and put on the toppings)
Directions:
1. Combine 2 cups warm water and 2 cups flour to make a paste
2. Dissolve 2 pkgs dry yeast in ¼ cup warm water and add 1 teaspoon sugar
3. Add the yeast mixture to the flour and water paste mixture.
4. Add 1 tsp…[Read more]

Rhubarb Custard Pie (Mom Hudzinski’s recipe)
Preparation/ingredients
1. Pre made pie shell
2. Cut Rhubarb into thin slices and place in the pie shell (fill to the top)
3. Beat 2 eggs until frothy, set aside
4. In a bowl Mix ¾ cup sugar and 2 tablespoons flour
5. Add 3 tablespoons water to the sugar and flour mixture
6. Add this mixture to the eg…[Read more]

Apple Macaroon Pudding (serves 5-6) My Aunt Angela’s recipe
Ingredients:
• ¼ cup flour
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 egg beaten
• ¾ cup sugar
• 5 apples peeled, cored and sliced
• 5 Tablespoons butter (can use less)
• Cinnamon
Preparation:
1. Peel, core and slice apples
2. Arrange apple slices in Deep, well-greased baking dish
3. Sprin…[Read more]

Sherried Barley soup – Mom Hudzinski’s Christmas Eve Soup (but I like it any time)
Serves 5
Ingredients:
• 2 ½ cups sliced mushrooms (if you can get wild mushrooms they are the tastiest)
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/3 cup flour
• 20 oz of condensed chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1/3 – ½ cups pearl barley
Preparation:
1.…[Read more]

Barszcz (Beet soup) Traditional Polish favorite – serves 5-6
• 8 cups water
• 1 -2 medium onions – chopped
• 4 carrots coarsely grated
• ¼ head coarsely chopped red/purple cabbage
• 2 stalks celery chopped
• 4 medium beets – cooked and peeled and grated
• 5 pepper corns
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup mushrooms sl…[Read more]

Chicken and Melon Salad (serves 6+) a great salad for a summer picnic…
Ingredients:
• 3 boneless whole chicken breasts
• 1 cantalope, cut in cubes/chunks
• ½ lb black seedless grapes, cut in halves
• ½ lb asparagus, fresh
• 1 cup chicken stock (can substitute broth)
• ½ cup dry white wine (or any wine you have that is dry)
• 1 clove garlic, crus…[Read more]