Health & Wellness

If we did all the things we were capable of - we would astound ourselves!
- Thomas Edison.

This looks like a lot of ingredients but most of it is spices. Hope you enjoy this Mediterranean dish.

Chicken-Butternut Tagine
1 T olive oil
2 c chopped onion
2 t cumin
1 t paprika
1 t turmeric
1/4 t each salt, cinnamon, ground ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
2 c fat free, low sodium chicken broth
8 ounces peeled, cubed butternut squash
1/3 cup halved, pitted kalamata olives
8 dried pitted plums, chopped
1. Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat, add onion and cook 8 minutes or until tender. Stir in the next 8 ingredients (through chicken) cook 1 minute stirring constantly.
2. Stir in broth, squash, olives, plums and bring to boil.
3. cover and reduce heat to medium-low, simmer 10 minutes or until squash is tender.
4. Garnish with parsley and serve with couscous.
Yield: 4 (1 1/4 c servings) 309 calories, 30 grams protein

The admirable behavior of these kids will bring a smile to your face and hope to your heart. Enjoy!

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Monday, February 15, 2010, 7 pm, David Lesondak, CSi, KMI
Location: SUMC, Simpson Room
It does not matter how much sitting you do - this lecture is for you.
Please join us to learn more about the basic mechanics of sitting and how to slouch/sit properly while protecting your back. Let us know if you will attending via e-mail slane819@yahoo.com or sign-up sheet in the back of the sanctuary.