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First I want to welcome and thank all the new folks who have signed up for this newsletter since the last one was sent. If you want to read any of the past newsletters please visit the archives.

Thank you all for being patient in waiting for this next newsletter. I can see that getting one out each month is going to be very difficult so I'm going to send them every other month. Life has been full with learning new things, some good and others I wish I didn't have to know.

I was lucky enough to receive new cooking equipment and cookbooks over the holidays. I'll share some of those cookbooks with you. I've also started a new blog, Change My Life Journal. It's a daily journal of people making changes. I'm sharing my changes and others share theirs. We cheer each other on and share tips and ideas. Lastly I'll be sharing a recipe that is really fast to pull together, is inexpensive and tastes amazing.

Have a wonderful day!
- Diane



Cookbooks to Consider

I'm one of those people you hear about that has an addiction to cookbooks. It doesn't matter I don't have any room to put one more book in my kitchen, but that hasn't stopped me. I've gotten gifts and I've also purchased them myself. I think I will need to take over more shelves in the family room next. Now most of these books are not gluten or dairy free so if you get your hands on one don't be surprised. You'll need to make ingredient adjustments. If you have any questions please feel free to start a conversation on facebook. I'm glad to help.


In This Issue..

The Gluten-Free Dianer Cookbook

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Fiesta at Rick's by Rick Bayless

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Deliciously Organic by Carrie Vitt

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Change My Life Journal

change my life journal logoThis year I started a new blog all about making small changes in life. My theory is if we make small changes little by little by the end of the year you can look back and I bet there will be a Big Change. I'm encouraging others to share what changes they are working on through out the year too. This way we can cheer each other on along the way and share tips and ideas. I hope you will take some time to check out what has been shared so far, jump in on the Your Turn page and share your goals and changes or leave a comment.


Chilaquiles

ChilaquilesThis is a traditional Mexican recipe that can be made with leftovers or prepared as you go. It's great for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Ingredients:

  • Red Chili or Enchilada Sauce - I use Rick Bayless' recipe
  • Pinto Beans or Refried Beans
  • Tortillas or Tortilla Chips
  • Eggs
  • Coconut Oil
  • Cheese
  • Sour Cream
  • Fresh Cilantro

Directions:

Heat your enchilada sauce in a pan that has a lid. If you are using pinto beans toss them into that same pan to warm up with the sauce on medium heat.

If you are using tortilla cut them into triangles and crisp them in some oil. After you get them nice a crisp you want to add them into the sauce to absorb it and become soft. This is why I just use tortilla chips.

In a separate non-stick pan cook your eggs "over easy" in a little coconut oil. Over easy means the whites are cooked and the yellow yolk is runny.

Spoon the soaked tortilla chips with beans and sauce onto your plate. If you are using refried beans put the beans along side of the soaked chips.

Place your fried egg on top.

Now you can add some sour cream, cheddar cheese and fresh chopped cilantro on top. If you are not eating dairy you can use Daiya for the shredded cheese and you can also use the soy based sour cream.

Other options include adding cooked shredded chicken to the dish.

That's it. A really easy, lots of options and a tasty filling meal.

 
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