236 praise goddess Recipes

chicken, whole, cut in pieces with skin removed, trimmed, salt, divided, ground pepper, extra virgin olive oil, diced onions, no sugar added orange spread, splenda, red bell pepper, diced, green bell pepper, diced, tomato paste, paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, dried marjoram, reduced-sodium chicken broth, fat free sour cream, all-purpose flour

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.

avocado, peeled and pitted, mayonnaise, anchovy filets, rinsed and chopped, chopped green onion, lemon juice, garlic, chopped, salt and pepper to taste

tarragon vinegar, white wine vinegar, green onions, fresh parsley, anchovy filets, garlic, salt, lemon, juiced, mayonnaise

mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped fresh chives, chopped green onion, garlic, peeled, tarragon vinegar, chopped fresh tarragon, white sugar, worcestershire sauce

al fresco spinach & feta chicken sausage, romaine lettuce hearts, cut or torn into bite size pieces, cucumber, skinned and cut on diagonal, pitted kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, red onion, sliced into strips, tomatoes, cut into wedges, greek goddess salad dressing

mayonnaise, anchovy fillets, minced, green onion, chopped, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh chives, tarragon vinegar, chopped fresh tarragon

soft silken tofu, olive oil, chopped fresh basil, rice vinegar, salt, tamari

evaporated milk, chopped green onion, lemon juice, anchovy paste, salt, vegetable oil, chopped fresh parsley, garlic, crushed, dried tarragon

tri-colored rotini pasta, head broccoli, broken into small florets, minced garlic, red onion, diced, marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped, pitted kalamata olives, sliced, roasted red bell peppers, drained , cut into strips, roma tomatoes, diced, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained , cut into strips, zucchini, chopped, cucumber, chopped, yellow bell pepper, chopped, ripe avocados, greek vinaigrette salad dressing

avocado, cider vinegar, water, lemon juice, sunflower oil, rice syrup, salt, cayenne, garlic clove, minced, fresh basil, chopped, parsley, green onion, spinach

avocado, cider vinegar, water, lemon juice, sunflower oil, rice syrup, salt, cayenne, garlic clove, minced, fresh basil, chopped, parsley, green onion, spinach

chicken, preferably organic, garlic flavored oil, scant 1/2 cup white wine or dry white vermouth, leeks, cleaned, trimmed , and cut into approximately 2-inch logs, carrots, peeled and cut into sticks, celery stalks, sliced, approximately 2 quarts cold water, bouquet garni (mixed herb sachet or bag) or 1 tsp dried herbs, fresh parsley stalks or few sprigs, tied or banded together, kosher salt or 1 tsp table salt, red peppercorns , or good grinding pepper, chopped parsley leaves, from stalks , for serving, chopped fresh dill , for serving, english mustard , for serving

pita pocket, turkey breast (real, not formed lunchmeat), lettuce leaves , romaine (ribs removed), swiss cheese, thinly sliced, carrot curls, cucumbers, olives, ripe, stuffed green olives, green goddess salad dressing (green goddess or avocado), sliced avocado (optional), lime (optional)

low fat cottage cheese, buttermilk, parsley, chopped, salt (optional), cider vinegar, hot sauce, garlic, minced (or 2, if you like )

scallions, chopped, unsalted butter, thawed frozen chopped spinach, drained and squeezed dry, anchovy paste, cream cheese , cut into cubes, sour cream, fresh lemon juice, chopped tarragon, crackers or crudites