While I was sitting at the computer, I got loose on the phone and set up my massage appointments for the year (all 3 of them), my mammogram for March while I am in Vancouver anyway seeing Dr Schwab for my annual physical and prescription renewals, I got Larry set up for his next appointment with Grace and we already have a follow-up appointment with his doctor scheduled. Plus, I got an appointment for the 9th to see my doctor regarding getting a referral to an allergist to find out for sure what I am "allergic" or "sensitive" to. Is it wheat only (hard enough) or all gluten (totally nasty to eliminate). Is there anything else I have a problem with? Once I know exactly what I am dealing with, I will get Shirley to send me back to a dietician at St. Paul's to devise a new diet for Larry and I. I also called my opthamologist to set up my appointment in the summer...he only books six months out.
We will be running around like crazy this week...banks, safety deposits, post office, the recycle depot and we have tried several new recipes. Here's one of the ones we tried...awesome! It just got added to the regular rotation with us. We had it with potato salad but a nice mashed or some rice would be good too!
Sausage and Cabbage Casserole <- We doubled and it made 6 generous "main dish" portions
1/2 head cabbage, shredded or cut in pieces
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt, Optional
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes- not drained (could use tomatoes and green chilis)
1/4 cup water
1/2 pound pork sausage, cooked
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped << we used a red pepper because green gives me grief
1 teaspoon oregano or Italian seasoning << skipped this entirely
1 clove of garlic, chopped << skipped this too
1 1/2 cups cheese, shredded (I used a combination of Mexican and parmesan but you can use cheddar or any cheese you like)<< we used Western Family Mexican Blend
Steam the cabbage with 1/2 cup water in the microwave for 5 minutes and drain.
Spread cabbage in the bottom of a sprayed casserole dish and sprinkle with black pepper and salt.
Pour the tomatoes over the cabbage along with 1/4 cup water.
Cook sausage, onion, green pepper, oregano and garlic on top of the stove until sausage is cooked. Spread over cabbage.
Add cheese on top and bake covered in a preheated 350 degree oven for 60 minutes, removing cover the last 15 minutes of cooking.
Makes about 6 to 8 "side dish" serving sized portions. Enjoy!
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The leftovers at our house have been extremely yummy this week!! Who says Gluten Free has to be nasty? I am really looking forward to our day trip to the US on the 16th. I can hardly wait to check out the GF products down there!
Did I tell you my sister-in-law called and told me about a Gluten Free Expo in Vancouver on Jan 13th from 10-5? That should be fun and informative too!
I found a recipe for an overnight slow cooker cranberry apple butter that I think I will try so I can have it served over a slice of rice toast with peanut butter (instead of margarine) or perhaps a baked egg done in a muffin tin in a paper thin piece of ham. I do love my fruit!
My daily calorie allotment is 1,200 but if I have a good breakfast...a salad at lunch with a little fish or a yoghurt is enough to hold me until dinner. All those years that I skipped breakfast sure didn't help my weight - I just ate like an oinker later in the day. :-(
Have a good week folks!
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