About Me

My name is Denise and I have an autoimmune condition of the thyroid called Hashimoto's Disease. This diagnosis brings a different set of challenges for each patient although most of us have to make major changes in our diet. Until recently, my diet was high in gluten, dairy, soy and corn. In fact, I didn't even know the names of 75% of the items in the fresh food isle! That's been the biggest obstacle on my quest to wellness. It is the reason I started this blog; to find and share recipes without those inflammatory ingredients. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! If you have a favorite recipe of your own to share, please drop me a note via email or through my facebook page. Thanks for checking out the blog -- I look forward to hearing from you!


Friday, January 2, 2015

Zucchini Pizza Boats

Tonight, we tried out a recipe from a blogger named Jo called "Stuffed Zucchini."  I actually found the recipe on Pinterest through a friend's board.  If you're accustomed to a light dinner, this is a perfect meal -- and it's quick and easy.  In fact, we can't wait to throw them on the grill when it warms up outside!  The flavor reminds me a little of a healthy pizza snack.  I modified Jo's recipe a bit to keep it Hashi friendly (note that Jo's picture includes cheese; my recipe is dairy-free).
Ingredients:
3 large zucchini, sliced in half lengthwise
1/4 - 1/2 pound ground beef
1/4 cup spaghetti sauce
2 small tomatoes, chopped
Italian seasoning
sea salt
pepper



Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375* (or grill).
2. In a skillet, cook the meat until it's no longer pink.  Blend in the seasonings and spaghetti sauce; cook for 5 more minutes over medium heat.
3. Wash and cut the zucchini lengthwise.  Using a spoon, scoop out the flesh.
4. Fill each zucchini half with the meat mixture.  Top with tomatoes.  Mushrooms and/or onions might be delicious additional toppings if you like them.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes. 

 Jo's blog is called:  Blog Her/Life Well Said.  It's filled with information -- check it out!

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Psalms 133:1





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