Creamy Comfort Chicken Recipe

 

Creamy Comfort Chicken

• 3 tablespoons butter (whatever your dairy free preference is)
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 cups Homemade Chicken Stock/Broth
• 1 cup Shredded Chicken
• ½ teaspoon Sage
• ½ teaspoon Thyme
• Salt and Pepper
• 1 teaspoon chopped parsley

Melt butter in a skillet, add the cornstarch to make a roux. Add broth, stirring constantly, over medium heat until thickened. Like a gravy. Add chicken and seasonings.

Just before serving add parsley and stir.

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This goes quite well over mashed/pureed cauliflower. Boil the cauliflower in chicken stock for best flavor. Be sure to salt and pepper before serving.

Dairy Free Talk, Advice and Tips

 When I first went dairy free I chose to just avoid foods that needed cheese. I made a list of all the foods and dishes I liked that did not involve cheese at all. Like meatloaf and roasted chicken, seafood, vegetable stir-fry and so on. It just seems my clients that immediately try to use any of the "dairy free cheeses" on the market right away are so disappointed that many abandon the diet all together only to start feeling sick again and start all over.

I've had allergies all my life. Went to an allergist until they made my allergy pills available without a prescription as I am sure many of you did as well. First of all let me mention that I found my allergy pills work MUCH BETTER if I take it with a full glass of water. Huge difference in how effective it is.

I took (still take) two to three allergy medications. Two daily, and one as needed. The one thing I no longer have to do, thank goodness, is use nasal sprays. I hated being congested and I hated using nasal sprays even more. This is where going dairy free comes in.....

I found that after a few weeks of being completely dairy free my nasal congestion stopped all together and I no longer needed the nasal spray. [jumping up and down and celebrating].

Now I still too a decongestant tablet daily; but that tablet and being dairy free has completely stopped any nasal congestion for me. You may experience the same thing. 

Another benefit I noticed after going dairy free is my urine flow is much stronger and it does not take so long to get the urine flow started.

There are many varieties of dairy free products out there now. Not like when I first went dairy free 15 years ago. Milk, cheeses, sour cream, cream cheese, yogurt, ice cream and more. Now for me, I have to also look for dairy free products that are also soy free. I avoid soy completely. I can tell if I can even the slightest bit of soy because I begin having a problem controlling my temper. I get angry and combative about the silliest of things and I do not seem to have any control over it. Others have uncontrollable bouts of crying. Avoiding all the soy has saved the day!!

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Foods That Are Green

 Think Green. No not the money, foods. 

Foods that are literally the color green. 

So much nutritional value and most are quite versatile in how you can prepare and eat them. Eat cold or hot. For any meal of the day and you can eat whole, chopped and diced and sliced, puree it, mix it, stir fry it or use the as a garnish. You can make salads, omelets, pesto, soups, stir fry's, But eat your greens. 

This list does NOT contain any nightshades. Avocado, iceburg lettuce, romaine lettuce, kale, arugula, Artichokes, asparagus, bok choy, broccoli brussels sprouts, cabbage, celery, cucumber, collard greens Endive, fennel, green beans, kohrabi, leeks, green olives, Okra, spinach, snap peas, snow peas, green peas Turnip greens, zucchini, lima beans Limes, kiwi, green grapes, parsley, cilantro, dill, basil, rosemary, chives, sage

I wrote a book on lettuce, actually two, and as boring as that may sound it really is quite interesting! It is available on Amazon in kindle or paperback. And, it may help you to eat more greens!

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Go green starting right now!

Remember that even if you have fast food for lunch, choosing vegetables for supper is still a healthy choice and still will benefit you and your body.

Make Your Own Pesto

Easy Pesto

Put all of the following ingredients in your blender; blend til smooth.

Fresh spinach leaves, oil, parmesan cheese, garlic, salt and pepper. Add oil til the pesto is the consistency you want. Taste as you blend and also add salt, cheese and garlic til you get the flavor you like best. Refrigerate for pesto or use immediately in a pasta or use in place of a tomato sauce in lasagna or on pizza if you are avoiding nightshades (i.e.: tomato sauce)

I am aware that parm cheese is a dairy food. Many of us can have small amounts of dairy on the rare occasion. If you cannot find a dairy free parm or try leaving it out all together and see if you still like it. I have many clients who don't use it at all in their pesto and say they do not miss it.

What is corn starch?

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corn_starch

Corn starch, cornstarch, cornflour or maize starch or maize is the starch derived from the corn (maize) grain. The starch is obtained from the endosperm of the corn kernel. Corn starch is a popular food ingredient used in thickening sauces or soups, and is used in making corn syrup and other sugars.[1]

Source: http://bakingbites.com/2011/06/what-is-cornstarch/

Cornstarch is a fine, powdery starch that is made out of corn. The cornstarch is actually made from the endosperm of the corn, which makes up most of the kernels that we eat when enjoying popcorn or corn on the cob. Cornstarch, also sometimes called cornflour, is produced by grinding, washing and drying the endosperm of the corn until it reaches that fine, powdery state. Cornstarch is gluten free.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Mushroom Gravy

Saute diced onion in oil or butter

Add sliced mushrooms and crushed rosemary

Remove from skillet and brown your protein; either chicken or beef.

Once browned on both sides move your protein to the oven for about 15 - 20 minutes at 375 degrees

While the meat is in the oven puree a can of white beans until very smooth and creamy. Add to the skillet.

Stir into the oil and renderings left behind by the meat. Stir in chicken or beef broth until the consistency you like. Add the onion and mushroom, salt and pepper to taste, and crushed red pepper to taste. If you can tolerate sour cream a tablespoon of sour cream is a nice touch. Margarine or butter will also elevate it a bit but neither is that necessary.

Serve over chicken or beef along with rice, or preferably a vegetable. Maybe asparagus or a cauliflower puree.

No gluten and no dairy if you choose. A surprisingly savory tasty gravy or sauce.

Vitamin K and your blood

If you bruise or bleed easily or have heavy periods, thickening your blood may be beneficial. In this case, adding vegetables to your diet that are high in vitamin K can help do the trick.

However, as with any change in diet, you should always first consult with your physician.

Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that can be found in many different food sources.

It is known as the clotting vitamin as it is essential in making blood clot.

A deficiency can occur if you are on long-term antibiotic treatments.

If you are a patient on blood-thinning drugs such as Coumadin, vitamin K intake from dietary sources may need to be limited to allow for the medications to work as prescribed.

Vegetables High in Vitamin K

Many vegetables offer much more vitamin K than the recommended daily amount. If you experience heavy periods, eating these on a regular basis; at least 3 or 4 times a week if not a small serving everyday may help.

Green vegetables tend to be the highest in vitamin K content. For example, 1 cup of Brussels sprouts provides 156 mcg of vitamin K, while 1 cup of cooked Kale provides 1054 mcg. For lower amounts, Iceberg lettuce provides 13 mcg per 1 cup serving and peas provide 36 mcg per 1 cup.