Appetite Control and Energy

05/11/2026

05/11/2026

Zucchini Ravioli

2 medium zucchini
1 cup part-skim ricotta
1/4 cup parmesan
1 egg
1/4 cup chopped fresh spinach (optional)
3/4 cup low carbohydrate marinara sauce such as Rao’s Marinara

3/4 cup low fat mozzarella
2 Tbsp parmesan

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Using a potato peeler, slice the two sides of each zucchini into thin flat strips, peeling until you reach the center. You will end up with 25-30 slices.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the ricotta, parmesan, egg, and spinach. Separately, fill the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish with the marinara sauce.
To assemble the zucchini ravioli: overlap two strips of squash then overlap two more strips perpendicular on top of the first strips, creating a T shape. Spoon 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of the squash then bring the ends of the strips together, overlapping each other. Turn the ravioli over and place in the baking dish to seal the bottom. Top with mozzarella and more Parmesan.
Bake for 30 minutes, until the zucchini is al dente and the cheese on top is turning golden brown.

05/11/2026

My dad gave me this advice a long time ago when I moved into my first apartment. He even came out and changed the screws for me as soon as I moved in. Someone else recently posted about it and I thought I would share!
A good home security tip that you may have never thought about.... Most contractors install the plates with the supplied screws which are only a half inch long and come out with one kick by a burglar. He installed 4 inch screws in their place that go through the door frame and into the framing of the house. They can kick for a long time before they get tired! You can see in the picture the screw in his hand is the screw supplied with the door hardware. Making a burglar make a bunch of noise and be foiled in their initial plan can not only give you time to arm yourself but they will most likely move on to an easier target.

05/10/2026

Pork Chop Supreme

4 boneless Pork chops
4 thinly sliced medium potatoes
1 envelope Lipton onion soup mix
1 can cream of mushroom
1/4 cup milk
Salt and pepper to taste

Brown pork chops in 1/4 cup oil then drain. Slice potatoes into a medium casserole dish in even layer. Place pork chops over potatoes, combine onion soup mix and cream of mushroom and milk, pour over top of pork chops. Bake at 350 for 1 hour.

05/09/2026

Crack Chicken Spaghetti Bake
Serves 8

1 (16 oz.) package spaghetti
2 (10.75 oz.) cans cream of chicken soup
2 (8 oz.) packages velveeta cheese, cubed
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth (I used regular)
1 (1.5 oz.) package dry ranch mix
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
1/3 cup bacon bits
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Preheat oven to 350º F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
Combine chicken soup, velveeta and chicken broth in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until melted and smooth. Whisk in ranch dry mix and salt and pepper.
Place drained pasta and shredded chicken in greased baking dish and pour cheese sauce over the top. Toss together until everything is evenly coated, then top with cheddar cheese and bacon bits.
Place baking dish in oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly, and dish is heated through (and looks lip smacking good.)

05/08/2026

Tip of the Day
Add cayenne pepper to your chicken's food. It's great for the health, works to deworm and also helps them lay more eggs in the winter. Great info!

05/08/2026

Crack Chicken Spaghetti Bake

16 ounces spaghetti
2 (10.75-ounce) cans low sodium cream of mushroom soup
1 cup sour cream
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons dry Ranch dressing mix
1 teaspoon dill
1 rotisserie chicken, skin and bones removed, cut into bite size pieces
1 pound bacon, divided, chopped, cooked, and drained
3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, divided, shredded
2 tablespoons parsley chopped

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9X13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
Cook spaghetti according to package instructions, in unsalted water, just until al dente. Drain. Return pasta to the cooking pot.
While spaghetti cooks, make the sauce. In a large mixing bowl stir together soup, sour cream, milk, Ranch dressing mix, dill, chicken, half of the cooked bacon, and 1 cup of cheddar cheese until mixture is well combined and smooth.
Pour sauce over pasta, toss to evenly coat. Spread coated pasta evenly in prepared baking dish. Spray a sheet of aluminum foil, large enough to cover baking dish, with nonstick cooking spray. Cover dish, cooking spray side down, and bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes.
Remove from oven, uncover, sprinkle top evenly with remaining 2 cups of cheddar and remaining bacon. Return to oven, continue to cook until cheese melts and casserole is heated through, about 10-15 minutes.
Garnish with parsley and serve.