Squash Casserole

Good evening everyone!

Sorry it's been a while. Life happened! :) But I'm here. I wanted to share with you this recipe that I found and kinda tweaked.... First of all, I am a huge foodie! I love food, I love eating food, I love cooking, baking, grilling, and sauteing food.... I also love summer time when you have fruits and veggies at their peak. 

And pinterest! Love it! Want to follow me? https://www.pinterest.com/emttabi84/ ......I pin alot! :) 

Alright squash casserole

Precooked, pre shredded chicken- I got mine from making a ton of crock-pot chicken breast with our favorite seasonings and shredded it. I'd say about 2 cups. 

3 large squash- sliced

Peppers- an array of them, i like red, orange and yellow, sliced- about 2 cups

Onions- sweet onions- probably 1 large one- sliced and separated 

Cheese- shredded, whatever kind you like. at least a half bag but not a whole bag.

Olive oil- i add minced garlic to my olive oil. About 1-2 TBSP of EVOO to 1-2 tsp of minced garlic

Salt and Pepper.

2 qt casserole baking dish

Preheat oven to 350* degrees. Spray your dish. Layer squash, peppers, onions, chicken, cheese, salt and pepper then drizzle half of the olive oil/garlic mix. Repeat! 

I have cooked this with and without foil and it really didn't make a difference. We also like our veggies with a slight crunch. I'd say cook it for about 30-35 mins. 

This recipe is so interchangeable. You could add or swap in zucchini, try shredded pork. My husband even mentioned putting cream of celery in it--- I haven't tried it yet, although he would like me too! ;)

Any questions please ask! :)

~Tabi :)

#progressnotperfection

I had a friend post about this the other day and it made me think. Think of the struggles I've been through. My trials and tribulations. Things I have fought for or given up. But everything that has happened, has landed me here today. 

Today, where I still have a long way to go, but I am at a point where I am becoming the happiest and healthiest I've ever been.....Probably ever! I was the person with excuses.... " It cost too much", "I dont have time", "I cant give that up"! Were excuses I used to avoid the topic. Well guess what......I get up every morning at 445am so that I have my time to workout and read my personal development books. I also go to bed around 8pm. Those late night TV shows can either be caught up on, on Netflix- or I didnt really need them at all. 

I also gave up my almost everyday habit of Starbucks and pepsi. This was hard. I still stopped every so often and still fight the urge to go. But for what I paid for my daily Starbucks is the cost of my daily Shakeology drink- which is better for me anyway! This aspect also helped me where the cost was concerned. Once you add up the unnecessary items, you will find a way. Now, I make my iced coffees at home. ;)

I'm not saying my journey has been easy. It's been quite the opposite. It's been hard, I've wanted to give up and quit everything I've been doing. I find excuses for myself. Which I later regret! But I am learning and I am pushing through! But when I get to see my before and "during" pics(This isn't over yet!) and how people respond to my progress and when they thank me for inspiration......It makes it all worth it and helps me push forward! 

I am currently working on my goal of losing 100lbs. I started this about 6-8 months ago. I have currently lost 43lbs and I have 57 more to go! 


~Tabi :)