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Herb Garden Green Beans

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

4 tablespoons ICBINB Spray

1/3 cup minced onion

1/4 cup minced celery

1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

1/4 cup fresh basil chiffonade*

1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1 pound green beans, snapped and blanched

Heat ICBINB Spray in a large skillet. Add onion and celery. Sauté until soft. Add parsley, basil, rosemary, garlic, salt ...

Dilled Squash

Yield: 4 servings

2 tablespoons vegetable oil and

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

1 cup onions, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

4 cups yellow summer squash, sliced 1/2-inch thick

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon dill weed

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, cook until onions start to brown. Add squash and mix well with onions. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and dill over squash. ...

Marinara Sauce

Yield: 3 pints

6 pounds ripe Italian-type tomatoes

1 cup very finely minced onion

1/2 cup very finely minced celery

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon sugar substitute

Ground white pepper to taste

Optional seasoning (any one of the following): 2 teaspoons ground coriander

1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried marjoram

1 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1 to 2 teaspoons salt, to taste

Drop a few tomatoes ...

Oh man, Elke will love that one!

So after a long time away. I started back today. It has been a very hectic few months. I gained most of my weight back but it is my own fault. Why is it we eat when we are depressed.(there was a death in the family) But then why is it you know that you should stop eating but you don't. Oh i will start tomorrow but then tomorrow turns into 3 months later. My ...

well i'm have my 2nd glass of my 1st shake! AND there's more in the blender! :lol:

I cant believe how "puffy" it gets with water and ice! its the vanilla, i had a glass plane, then added lemon crystal light to the blender and am drinking it currently! :mrgreen:

There is an entire blenderfull for just one ...

Hullo, MakeMeThinner Friends ~

Just wanted to update you about Lauradr.

Our precious friend has been wearing the backless gown again…

Briefly here’s what happened:

Lauradr was in a car accident May 13th and spent 10 days in the hospital recovering from injuries. She headed back to work shortly afterwards with some limitations due to the trauma, a broken wrist and a banged up neck. She had IV corticosteroids at the hospital been prescribed some ...

I don't know a lot about politics or the law etc. I admit it. The stuff bores me to tears!!! But, I just wonder====why do you have to apply for a permit and get permission to hold a public protest?? There is a highly controversial group wanting to protest here in Amarillo. They are not planning any type of hate protest or anti any race protest. They are wanting to protest about the immigration reform ...

some one doesnt want me to have fun with my new toys!

my medifast can today and i am so very excited and cant wait to get started (i'm even having a shake tonight to taste!).

But my live-in boyfriend thinks this is a gimmick and is well unimpressed to say the least :cry:

well he can be impressed later at a slimmer me! ...

I have a sort of interesting question but I want to handle it delicately because I would never in a million years want to offend anyone but its a topic that interests me.

What does everyone think about the "Fat Acceptance" movement? I have a very good friend of mine who is very heavy... She clocks in around 350. She has always been pretty heavy but she use to be about my weight and has ...