In 1994 I put together a little booklet with the title, Up Recipes for Down Times: Great Taste With Little Effort, a collection of recipes specifically designed for people in the midst of depression. I prepared this on behalf of the Mood Disorder Association of BC (MDA). It's a great tool for times when there is little energy to cook. Often the most difficult part of cooking is thinking up ideas of what to have for dinner. This is especially true when we're depressed. For those who periodically have that problem, having such a collection of meal ideas handy helps out a lot. I myself find it a tool I wouldn't want to do without during those difficult times.
I've been thinking lately that I should start putting together another one, especially since MDA yesterday told me they wished they had some left. Perhaps I'll start work on this and see if they're interested in printing it. Since 1994 I've come up with more good, simple recipes - recipes that are tasty, have few ingredients, and are quick to prepare.
It occurred to me that, now that I'm a blogger, I could solicit recipes from those of you who share the struggle with mood disorders. Since Dream Writer has been sharing recipes on her site, so can I. So - I'll post one of my recipes here. And if you have any that I could test and consider for a new Up Recipes for Down Times booklet - very possibly in the making - I would appreciate it. And if the new booklet doesn't happen, it would be fun to share Up Recipes anyway.
As fillers, this booklet has upbeat quotes, recipes for positive thinking: another thing I'd love your help with.
So...here is my recipe: an almost effortless, healthy quiche - a complete meal in one fell swoop:
Vegetable Quiche
10 oz pkg frozen vegetables (defrosted)
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups (200g) grated mozzarella cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp basil or oregano
9-inch frozen pie crust
Place pie crust on cookie sheet and allow to defrost for 10 minutes.
In bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients.
Pour into pie crust and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
Makes 6 servings.
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4 comments:
Great idea. While I don't enjoy cooking, my husband is truly a wonderful cook. So, I'll ask him for one of his easy and healthful recipes so we can contribute.
Susan
Oh my gosh, that sounds delicious! We have these horrendous frozen dinners, which Tarzan happens to love...they cost $1.00, lol. Anyways, that's what we have for days I can't cook.
I think a collective recipe idea is a great one.
ps...Just so you know, I would never think you were trying to argue. So don't ever worry about that, k?
This is too funny! I am in the process at this very moment designing a cookbook for my son's school for the Teachers and staff!
What a great idea!
i'd like this new trend of "post recipes online if I weren't on a diet so much more...
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