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heads garlic, water (use what you need to come 1/3 up the side of the heads) or 2 -3 cups chicken stock (use what you need to come 1/3 up the side of the heads) or 2 -3 cups vegetable stock (use what you need to come 1/3 up the side of the heads), olive oil (if you wish to make this healthier) or 2 tbsp chicken stock (if you wish to make this healthier) or 2 tbsp vegetable stock (if you wish to make this healthier), fresh thyme , for placing on top of garlic heads (optional), french bread (for serving)

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.

stalks celery, onion, garlic (or 2-4 tbsp of diced from the jar you can adjust to taste.), tomato paste (i prefer contadina), tomatoes (use what you prefer, but i like the diced italian seasoning type), tomato sauce, ground beef or 1 lb stewing beef, cut in cubes (optional), olive oil (can use vegetable oil if you prefer), sliced mushrooms (optional), black olives, chopped or sliced (optional), bell pepper (optional), oregano, thyme, sweet basil, rosemary, cumin, italian seasoning, can be used in place of the above spices, bay leaf, crushed red pepper flakes (optional), garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper

vinegar, oil, salt, white sugar, celery seed, coleslaw mix or 1 (8 oz) package broccoli, pico de gallo (or you can make your own ), salt and pepper

egg, cheese, grated (i use sharp, you can use what you like), panko breadcrumbs (or other fine breadcrumbs), cayenne pepper, kosher salt, black pepper, tad oil

chicken thighs, with bone in, skin removed, flour (i used wheat, but you can use what you like), chili powder, fat free ranch dressing (or use light ), italian seasoned breadcrumbs, corn flakes, crushed, parmesan cheese, grated, garlic powder

eggplants, unpeeled and chopped into bite size cubes, zucchini, sliced, white button mushrooms, sliced, green peppers , cut into strips, onion, sliced (i like to use red onion but you can use what you like), garlic cloves, minced, diced tomatoes, undrained, thyme, cumin, sage, marjoram, bay leaf, sweet paprika, soy margarine (for non-vegan version, use regular margarine), garlic powder, onion powder, sweet basil, salt and pepper, cooked rice , to eat it over

old age, i decided , is a gift., i am now , probably for the first time in my life, the person i have always wanted to be., i would never trade my amazing friends , my wonderful life, my loving family for less gray hair or a flatter belly. as i ve aged, i ve become more kind to myself, and less critical of myself. i ve become my own friend., i don tsp chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not making my bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that i didn tsp need, but looks so avant garde on my patio. i am entitled to a treat, to be messy, to be extravagant., whose business is it if i choose to read or play on the computer until 4 am and sleep until noon, i will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 50 s, 60 s, & 70 s, and if i, wish i will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon if i choose to, despite the pitying glances from the jet set., will get old ., i know i am sometimes forgetful. but there again , some of life is just as well forgotten. and i eventually remember the important things.., over the years my heart has been broken ..., but broken hearts are what give us strength andunderstanding and compassion. a heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect., i am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face. so many have never laughed, and so may have died before their hair could turn silver., as you get older , it is easier to be positive. you care less about what other people think. i don tsp question myself anymore. i ve even earned the right to be wrong., answer your question , i like being old. it has set me free.. i like the person i have become., i am not going to live forever, but while i am still here, i will not waste time lamenting about what could have been, or worrying about what will be. and i shall eat dessert every single day. (if i feel like it), may our friendship never come apart especially when it s straight from the heart, may you always have a rainbow of smiles on your face and in your heart forever and ever

cream fruit topping, la lechera (sweetened condensed milk), sour cream, squirt honey, cinnamon, fruit: (you can use what you like ), fuji apple, cantalope, strawberry, banana, granola, shredded coconut

boneless skinless chicken breasts, butter (i use half ), dijon mustard (or whatever mustard you like), half-and-half (or whatever milk you have around), cracker crumbs or 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, just use what you like, parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese

jalapeno chile, chopped,to taste (use what you like), minced garlic, shallots, peeled, chopped peeled mangoes, cider vinegar or 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar, fresh orange juice, chopped fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme, olive oil, salt, tilapia fillets, vegetable oil cooking spray

ground beef or 1 lb lamb, breakfast sausage (i used maple flavor), onion (or more if you like ), garlic cloves (use what you like for taste), butter, brown gravy mix, water, cream of mushroom soup, sliced mushrooms, diced, corn, peas, parsley, oregano, mashed potatoes (recipe that you like)

butter pecan cake mix, eggs (or as called for by your cake mix), oil (or as called for by your cake mix), water (or as called for by your cake mix), vanilla instant pudding mix, milk (i use skim, but you can use what you like), cool whip (i use fat-free, but you choose), chopped pecans (i toast them for a few minutes-which is optional), vanilla

ricotta cheese (1 1/2 15 oz container, i use fat free), italian sausages, casing removed (i ve used turkey sausage also), onion, finely chopped, bell pepper, finely chopped (i used red and yellow, but use what you like), garlic clove, minced (or to taste), eggs, fresh parsley (minced ), mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided, parmesan cheese, grated (fresh if you can), marinara sauce (or spaghetti sauce, i prefer simple non-chunky sauce but use what you like), water, manicotti

ground turkey (you can use chicken), onion, diced, celery ribs, diced, yellow pepper, diced, red pepper, diced, cannellini beans (don tsp rinse or drain), green chilies, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, approximately 3 cans, white corn, apple cider, minced garlic (more or less depending of your taste, i happen to like lots of garlic, but use what you like), chili powder (according to taste), steak seasoning (or a all purpose seasoning, no salt involved), cilantro, cumin, hot sauce, bay leaves, cinnamon, red pepper flakes (to taste), allspice, nutmeg, olive oil, for sauteing, sour cream, monterey jack pepper cheese, diced tomato, diced avocado, lime juice, salt, pepper

shrimp, peeled, tails removed & cooked (i used ex large, but large will work fine, use what is on sale, and take advantage of the seafood co), head napa cabbage, thin sliced (i used a mix of napa and romaine, but use what you enjoy best, the napa is just very good with this ), romaine lettuce hearts , rough chopped, cucumber , cut in half lengthwise and then very thin sliced in half moons (i happen to love , but depending on the size, use as much as you want), onion, cut in quarters and thin sliced (i prefer a vidalia or fl sweet onion), bean sprouts, rinsed and drained (but if available, 15 oz, or about 2 cups of fresh bean sprouts), red pepper , thin sliced in matchsticks (optional), water chestnuts, rinsed, drained and rough chopped, chow mein noodles (1 to 1 1/2 in the salad, and as much as you want as a garnish), kraft toasted asian sesame dressing , you can also serve more on the side if necessary and see the note below on dressing substitutes (lite or regular version), scallion, fine diced (optional), toasted sesame seeds (optional)

sour cream (i like the less fat , i m not a fan of the no fat, but use what you like), stone ground mustard (dijon just doesn tsp have the same taste), capers (more or less to taste), parsley, fine chopped, pepper, salt , but go easy as the capers are y, catfish fillet, cooked, celery, very fine diced, red onion, very fine diced, vidalia onion, very fine diced (or any sweet onion), scallion, very fine chopped (white and green parts ), egg whites, beaten, egg, beaten, parmesan cheese, grated, panko breadcrumbs (if you use italian bread crumbs, use the unseasoned, but panko is much better), parsley, old bay seasoning (any good seafood seasoning will work), salt, pepper, olive oil to saute the vegetables, and to fry the fish cakes, lemon, cut into wedges

cream cheese, softened, ground beef, salsa ( medium, hot , chunky, etc what you prefer ), shredded cheddar cheese as you like