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Day 7: I am still standing

OK…It has been 7 days of no butter, flour, sugar or bacon fat. Yep. I am still alive. I never thought I could do this but I have done it. I have not wasted away but I am happy to report that my jeans are lossy goosey. So that makes me happy. I started walking and doing the treadmill today so now it is serious. In the past 7 days, I have learned a lot about myself. I am powerful, willful and determined to be the boss of my body. No more shortcuts. I must take as good a care of myself as I do my children, pets and hubby. So with all of that said…here are 2 of my new “go to” items when making a dinner.

Chicken Broth vs Chicken Stock

When you go to the store you will see both of these right next to one another. But do you really know what they are? Well, broth is seasoned. It typically has lots and lots of salt. Even flavors. Stock is just veggies and the chicken which has been cooked down to a broth. Less salt and is perfect for a cooking base. Here is my easy chicken stock recipe that I make every time I have a rotisserie chicken.

Easy Chicken Stock

1 rotisserie chicken caracas (or 8 chicken wings)
3 celery ribs, rough chopped
3 carrots, rough chopped
1 onion, rough chopped
12 cups water
(1 sprig fresh thyme, bay leaf)
In a slow cooker, place the rotisserie chicken and then add in all of the veggies. Pour the water over the top. Place the lid on and cook for 8 hours on LOW. Strain the veggies and chicken caracas out of the broth. Scoop the broth into plastic deli containers or into ziploc bags. Store in the freezer till you are ready to use.
Mama Mia Spaghetti Squash
1 spaghetti squash, cut in half lengthwise
2 cups spaghetti sauce
roasted garlic
olive oil
parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brush spaghetti squash with olive oil. Sprinkle with Italian seasonings and roasted garlic. Place a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet and set the spaghetti squash face side down. Bake for 40 minutes. Remove from oven. Then using a fork, run the tines over the inside of the squash flesh and you will see ribbons like spaghetti. Top with warm spaghetti sauce and a light sprinkling of parmesan cheese.

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    GO you! I’m a frequent carcass boiler but never thought to add the other goodies. Thanks as always for the brilliant suggestions.