Lentil stew

saute 3-5 min 1/4 cup of olive oil

one large  onion slice  chopped (big slices)

2 carrots chopped (big-slices)

add and saute  1/2teaspoon thyme

4  cups of water

salt to taste 

one cup of canned tomatoes.

cook in covered pot until lentils are tender about 45 min.

add 1/4 cup of sherry.

serve with your favorite grated cheese.

add 1/4 cup of sherry.

serve with your favorite grated cheese.

Gluten Free pancakes.

Gluten Free pancakes with strawberries,maple syrup and whip cream .

Oatmeal pancakes1/2 cup old-fashion oatmeal

1/4 cup low fat cottage cheese (or tofu)

4 egg whites

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 tablespoon of brown sugar-(optional)

Place all ingredients in a blender until smooth.Cook as you would regular pancakes.

makes one serving

Cut calorie on pop corn.

I love the flavor of popcorn  with olive oil and salt. I cut the calories in half by popping half of the popcorn  with oil and the other half is air popped- no oil.  I mix them together and it taste great.