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ripe tomatoes , diced w/ juice (use large can if fresh not available), rotel diced tomatoes w/ green chillis, rinsed and drained, onion, diced (choose size depending on your preferences; i use my food processor and dice these with the pulse setting.), fresh chopped cilantro (about a handful), garlic, finely minced (you can substitute 1 tbsp. minced garlic here.), juice of 1 lime, diced jalapeno peppers or variety of your choice (i love to use pablanos.), black beans, rinsed and drained, shoepeg or yellow corn, whatever else you choose to add or delete, don tsp omit the cilantro! it makes all the difference

five ways to stay positive in negativity, by julie fuimano, easy to be positive in a positive environment. it s when things are emotionally draining and negative that you re challenged to behave differently. but you have the opportunity to be the beacon of light for others around you. by your actions and responses, you can demonstrate and teach others how to behave in an appropriate, positive and professional manner., positive energy catches on just as quickly as negative energy. sometimes people are simply stuck in a habit or pattern of behavior and are accustomed to acting a certain way. if the environment is really caustic, then it s what people are used to and may be all they know., it takes some time and effort as well as a commitment to do something differently to create sustainable change. you must be willing to identify and stop tolerating what s not working, do the right thing even if it s initially unpopular and then teach others to do the same., here are five ways you can be a positive force in your workplace ., first step is awareness, recognize the negativity around you. sometimes you can even feel your energy being drained by the words being spoken. if it feels bad or uncomfortable, then it s negative. these feelings are a form of intelligence similar to a tap on the shoulder letting you know something is not right. if you can identify what is happening, you can make good choices about handling it., it all starts with you, in what ways are you contributing to the negativity around you are you listening to gossip or participating in conversations where the only focus is to denigrate, diminish or criticize language matters. everything you say has an impact; saying something negative not only dishonors the person you re speaking about and the person you re speaking with, but it also makes you feel bad even if you don tsp realize it. learn to respect people s humanity and their right to be themselves. complaining without end does not focus on creating solutions; rather, it perpetuates and magnifies the problem, wasting everyone s precious time and energy., speak up, tell the other person how you feel by saying , this doesn tsp work for me. it s nonjudgmental, since you re making it about you, not them. also, people often don tsp realize they are being negative. point it out in a gentle, caring way: do you realize you are complaining just bringing it to their attention can be enough to shift the conversation. over time, people will learn what they can and cannot discuss with you, and it will stop being an issue. if you say nothing, your silence conveys permission to continue., be constructive , positive, meaningful and beneficial, what is the point or purpose of what you re saying is it to hurt or help and at the end of the conversation, is there an action step to take constructive conversations are empowering and leave people a little better off from having participated in them. become the kind of person who takes your time and words seriously., praise and acknowledge, amazing what a few words of praise and acknowledgement can do. you want to be the kind of person people gravitate to because they know they will be uplifted by you, not put down or drained of life-sustaining energy. in short, you want people to feel good after being in your presence., no matter what is going on around you , you control your inner environment and how you choose to respond to external events and situations. it s your responsibility to become the kind of person you enjoy being and with whom others enjoy being around., it takes a true leader to walk a path different from the crowd. so when others are negative, stretch your boldness muscles and be positive in spite of what others do or think. it s the only way to create a ripple of change. and if we all do our part, then slowly but surely, we will make a difference in our work environment and the larger community.

tri-color pasta (not noodles), same as above ), roasted red peppper, sliced black olives, green olives with pimentos, marinated artichoke hearts, add pepperoni - your choice ), onion (sweet ), chopped garlic, add 1 can/jar marinated mushrooms - your choice ), cheese : feta, provolone, mozzarella (amount your choice), you can use any cheese of your own choosing ), italian dressing (kens) or your choice, note: also tastes good with cesear dressing )

milk, heavy cream (can lighten and use more milk), egg, flour (can reduce by half), butter, cheese, grated (of choice optional add more veggies if no cheese), vegetables, herbs, salt, pepper

tomatoes, quartered, garlic cloves, thinly sliced, fresh thyme sprigs, olive oil, salt, fresh ground black pepper, olive oil, prosciutto, shallots, finely diced (about 1 cup), salt, fresh ground black pepper, garlic cloves, minced, freshly ground beef chuck (preferably prime grade), chopped fresh italian parsley, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, salt, fresh ground black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes (optional), egg, beaten to blend, ciabatta , halved horizontally, butter, room temperature, fontina cheese, thinly sliced, romaine lettuce leaves, ketchup, dijon mustard, sherry wine vinegar, worcestershire sauce, chopped fresh chives, chopped fresh tarragon (we left it out, personal preference), crushed red pepper flakes (less if you choose, you can always add more, for that extra zing!), extra virgin olive oil

boneless skinless chicken breasts, flour, seasoned with, salt and pepper, if you choose, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, onion, chopped, chicken broth, dried parsley, fresh parsley, for garnish, lemon, sliced

vegan refried beans, ripe avocado, tomato, chopped, lime juice, whole wheat tortillas, salsa (mild, medium or hot , you choose)

lean ground beef, chopped onion, velveeta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, thick & chunky salsa (you choose the heat), kaiser rolls, partially split

softened unsalted butter, softened unsalted butter, chicken liver, trimmed & patted dry, salt, fresh ground pepper, red onion, diced, fresh thyme sprigs, warm baguette , toasts (1/4 inch thick), extra virgin olive oil, for brushing, garlic cloves, peeled, shallot jam (or less , if you choose), vegetable oil, shallots, thinly sliced, balsamic vinegar, light brown sugar

butter, divided, all-purpose flour, milk, salt and pepper, fresh grated nutmeg , eyeball it, dijon style mustard, white bread, eggs, deli ham, deli swiss cheese, chopped parsley leaves , chives or thyme leaves, for garnish - choose from any or all on hand

poblano peppers, extra-virgin olive oil, firm small to medium-size zucchini, chopped into small dice, onions, chopped into small dice, garlic, chopped, red or green hot chile pepper, chopped or thinly sliced, cumin , palmful, coriander , palmful, a few sprigs fresh thyme, chopped, dried oregano or marjoram, 1/3 palmful, tomato paste, beer (recommended : negra modela), black beans, chicken or vegetable stock, butter, grain white or light brown rice, baby spinach, loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves , optional, toppers to choose from: crushed tortillas or warm soft tortillas, sour cream, shredded cheeses, scallions or finely chopped onions, lime wedges

brown sugar, salt (coarse works best), paprika, chili powder (choose a hot or mild powder depending on your tastes), ground black pepper

sesame oil, shredded cabbage (i use napa), shredded carrots, shredded cooked roast beef (already cooked deli beef works great), hoisin sauce, soy sauce, bibb or romaine lettuce leaves, if you choose to use curried couscous, water, uncooked couscous, salt and pepper, curry powder

frozen wings of your choosing, butter, melted (melt the butter with the garlic to infuse flavor), red hot, at least 2 heaping spoons of minced garlic

corn tortilla chips in 2 colors or different flavors, such as blue corn, red corn, yellow corn, lime flavored, chili flavored or black bean chips -- pick 2 favorites, pico de gallo salsa, vine ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped, jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped , for medium to hot heat level, white onion, chopped, handfuls, cilantro leaves , finely chopped -- substitute parsley if cilantro is not to your liking, salt, beef and beans topping, extra-virgin olive oil, ground sirloin, garlic, chopped, onion, chopped, jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, salt, dark chili powder, ground cumin , half a palmful, cayenne pepper sauce , giving you medium to hot heat level, black beans, 15 oz, drained, cheese sauce, butter, all-purpose flour, milk, pepper jack cheese, shredded , about 2 1/2 cups, toppings to choose from, optional, sour cream, chopped scallions, chopped black olives, sliced avocado, dressed with lemon juice, hot pepper sauces

peeled and deveind raw shrimp (the bigger the better), sliced bacon, jalepeno peppers, bbq sauce (choose your favorite)

salad rolls, broken rice vermicelli noodles, cooked shrimp, bean sprouts, shredded carrot, shredded celery , choose the young centre stalks, green onions thinly sliced, chopped cilantro, butter lettuce leaves , ribs removed, rice vinegar, fish sauce, sesame oil, sambal oelek or chinese chili paste, rice paper wrappers, dipping sauce : save yourself the labor. any prepared spicy peanut satay sauce is excellent! simply top with chopped peanuts or cashews and serve.

peach pie filling, pineapple chunks, drained, mandarin oranges, drained, apples - red, yellow , green - choose your favorite or mix it up, strawberries, grapes , seedless - choose your favorite of mix it up, bananas