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Cheri Patient Expert

Wellborn, Florida
While working 25 years in the corporate world, I trained for and completed 8 marathons and 3 century bicycle rides. Unfortunately, I now am limited to walking for exercise. I also am semi-retired, living in north Florida with my hubby and dog, where I write romantic suspense novels,... Full Bio
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Speedy Black Bean Chili by Cheri Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking There is a growing trend of going meatless on Mondays. I’m no vegetarian or vegan, but I certainly see the advantages to “Meatless Mondays.” Choosing one day a week to enj ... Read on »
Jalapeño Patty Melt Burger by Cheri Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking Delicious and spicy, the jalapeño patty melt burger! We love burgers, but we limit our red meat to one serving per week. Consequently, I look for alternatives to t ... Read on »
Pecan Waffles by Cheri Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking Making your own waffles is fun, especially if you have company. Make the batter ahead of time and store in a pitcher in the refrigerator. Then when you’re ready for brea ... Read on »
Oatmeal Chillers by Cheri Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking It’s summer. As much as I love oatmeal, I save warm cereal for cold mornings. I don’t want hot oatmeal for breakfast when it’s 80°. Recently I read a blog post (the Yummy ... Read on »
King Ranch Casserole by Cheri Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking King Ranch Chicken Casserole is a South Texas favorite because it travels well, freezes, and tastes great. The best part for me is that it’s made in advance , which makes ... Read on »
A Very Berry Shake by Cheri Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking Very Berry Shake It’s hot. We’re in the midst of summer, a time when we love a frozen treat. You can burn fuel driving to the local ice cream shoppe, spend several ... Read on »
Kiss My Grits by Cheri Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking Remember the scene in My Cousin Vinny when Vinny cross examines a witness about the proper way to prepare grits? Or Vinny questioning the diner cook, ”What exactly is a gr ... Read on »
Hasty Tasty Meatloaf by Cheri Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking Hasty Tasty Meatloaf Everyone has a meatloaf recipe it seems. It’s a beloved comfort food that also stretches a buck. I vary my meatloaf, depending on my mood and ... Read on »
July Fourth Jambalaya in a Jiffy by Cheri Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking About four years ago, I posted my recipe for jambalaya. I updated it for the July fourth holiday. This time I used Johnsonville Andouille Sausage for a more traditional fl ... Read on »
HASTY TASTY PAELLA UNDER PRESSURE by Cheri Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking Pressure Cooker Paella is one of those wonderful one-pot meals with peasant origins. Traditionally, paella was cooked over an open fire in the fields when workers ... Read on »
Shrimp Salad with Homemade Mayonnaise by Cheri Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking I’ve been studying food labels carefully and don’t like many of the additives, so I’ve embarked on a journey to eat more natural foods. I make my own juices, granola, brea ... Read on »
Fiesta Salad by Cheri Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking This dish has many names from Nacho Salad or Taco Salad to Frito® Pie. I call mine Fiesta Salad and have made it many times. It’s a crowd pleaser, and my version is a bit ... Read on »
Cheri’s Granola by Cheri Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking Recently I’ve been obsessed with making my own cereals. I like the total control over ingredients. I searched for granola recipes and quickly learned there are as many var ... Read on »
Thinking Outside the Box by Cheri Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking Serving busy families nutritious, healthy meals can be a challenge. Cooking for one is a challenge, too. Often we throw up our hands in defeat then head for the drive-thru ... Read on »
Fajitas by Cheri Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking Healthy Mexican: Fajitas You can use frozen veggies to make this dish, but it’s summer. Take advantage of the colorful bell peppers and Vidalia onions to make fajitas. ... Read on »
My Favorite Breakfast Drink by Cheri Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking Years ago, while vacationing in Mexico, I had a breakfast drink at Sanborn’s called Jugo de Seis Frutas. I can’t remember the six fruits, but I can’t forget how delicious ... Read on »
Anemic? Be an Iron Chef. by Cheri Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking When I say “Iron Chef,” I’m not talking about the competition hosted by Mark Dacascos on Food Network (although that’s an entertaining show). I’m talking about cooking to ... Read on »
Have You Lost That Oven Feelin’? by Cheri Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking I live in Florida and rarely light my oven. It heats up my kitchen and makes the air-conditioning work harder. I’ve made it my mission to adapt favorite baked dishes to st ... Read on »
Cinco de Mayo Casserole by Cheri Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking Today is Cinco de Mayo and also Kentucky Derby day. I created a special recipe honoring both events. I hope you’ll try it at your next fiesta. RECIPE Cinco de M ... Read on »
Stew The Right Thing ☺ by Cheri Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Cooking My first exposure to Brunswick stew was during college while living in Georgia. I bought cans of it to heat up for dinner. Later I developed my own recipe.   Ingre ... Read on »