Spaghetti squash with skirt steak

Ingredients 1 large spaghetti squash (about 4 pounds). halved lengthwise, seeds scooped out 1 small red onion, halved and very thinly sliced 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon thinly sliced lime zest 1/4 cup lime juice (from 3 limes) 1 1/4 pounds skirt steak, cut into 4 equal pieces Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees.…

Sautéd Brussels Sprouts

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Antipasto

This is great alone or on a salad.  It is also fantastic with left over chicken.  Just cut up the chicken and stir it in! 1 cup finely chopped celery 2 cups diced asparagus 2 cups artichoke hearts, diced 1 cup black or Kalamata olives 1 Tbsp chopped pickles (I use homemade  fermented pickles or…

Chicken Stock

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Patient Appreciation Day

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Black Bean Salad

I love summer salads, especially this one.  This salad is very refreshing, very filling and  incredibly easy to make. The best part?  Everyone loves it! It’s great as a side dish for barbeques or as a lunch salad. Any way you serve it, I hope you enjoy it. Basic Diet Approved,  Advanced Diet Approved, Vegetarian,…