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Chicken Poaching

I made a few soups this year that required a poached chicken (only because I wanted the chicken to have that shredded texture).One was Chicken Tortilla Soup and the other Chicken Rice Soup.Poaching is also good for making Enchiladas, Chicken Tacos or even just chicken sandwiches.It keeps the chicken full of moisture & flavor as well as making it easier to chew.

Are you preventing yourself from surgery?

We all know someone who has had surgery and some of us have been through the experience one or more times.There are several signs that COULD indicate a potential soft-tissue injury which would then lead to surgery.Hopefully before you consider that option, look into physical therapy or some type of strengthening for the possibly weak area.View some Early Warning Signs and Preventative Maintenance Suggestions in this blog!

Yummy Curry Dish

Ingredients: 1 package Trader Joes Harvest Grains Blend, 1 box vege broth, 1 can coconut milk, 1-2 TBSP Curry Powder, Salt, Pepper, Olive Oil, Variety of Fresh/Frozen Veges: Carrots, Onion, Mushrooms, Zucchini, Red Pepper, Yellow Squash, Peas, Green Beans, 1/2 Bag of Baby Arugula.  Optional: Shrimp

Preparation: Chop all veges into bite sized pieces, rinse arugula

Cooking:
In a large pot, saute onion & carrot in olive oil for 3-4 min. 
Then add mushrooms & saute for 1-2 min. more. 
Add vege stock, grains, cover, turn to medium & cook 10 min. stirring occasionally (it will stick to bottom if not stirred)
Add remaining veges, shrimp & curry powder, cook until liquid absorbed & veggies tender (about 15 min.).
Turn heat to simmer, add coconut milk, then salt & pepper to taste.
     Leave uncovered, stir occasionally until creamy & liquid absorbed.
Stir in 1/2 bag of fresh arugula leaves, let sit 2-3 min.

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Delicious Avocado Orange Salsa!!

Mix these ingredients together and add them to Salmon, Chicken, Eggs or whatever else you like! 

Eat it with chips...Tell me what else you come up with!!!

Avocado Orange Salsa

2 Oranges, sectioned & cut in bite size pieces
1 Avocado, diced
2 TBSP finely chopped red onion
2 TBSP finely chopped red bell pepper
1 TBSP chives
1 TBSP fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 orange squeezed to juice or 1/4 cup OJ

Added to salmon