Tips to open jars when your hands may not work the way you want:

Tips to open jars when your hands may not work the way you want:

to open sealed jars - IF YOU DON'T HAVE TO USE THEM AGAIN COMPLETELY SEALED - use a bottle opener to pop the seal, then the lid will open easily.

To open one you have to have sealed again, run REALLY hot water over the lid for a minute or so. USING A (Silicone is best) POT HOLDER SO YOU DON'T BURN YOUR HAND, twist the lid. Metal expands faster than glass so the heat loosens the lid.

If you don't have a bottle opener, pound a nail into the top of the lid to break the seal. Be careful to use a clean nail, and not to hit the lid so you don't break the glass.

Cooking for the week - Meatballs, Lentil & Potato Stew, Lentils, Stewed Minute Steaks, boiled eggs

Cooking for the week

meatballs:
1 pound ground beef - VERY LEAN
1 pound sausage (homemade sausage is very easy)
1/4 cup grain-free bread crumbs
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
3 large eggs
onion powder
garlic powder
italian spice powder

mix well.  roll into meatballs.  layer in a single layer in a glass dish.  bake at 350 (uncovered) for at least 1 hour until crispy looking on top.


Salmon casserole:
1 can drained salmon
2 eggs
4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
onion powder
garlic powder

Mix well.  Put into crock pot.  Turn on low.  Cook for at least 4 hours.


Lentil and potato stew:
1 cup lentils
3 small diced potatoes
2 minced cloves garlic
salt
3 cups water
1/4 cup minced onion (fresh onion, chopped tiny... not the dehydrated stuff)

Put into crock pot. Cook on High at least 4 hours.


Lentils
1 cup lentils
1 minced garlic clove
1/4 cup minced onion
3 cups water

Put into crock pot.  Cook on high at least 4 hours.


Stewed Minute Steaks

Brown 2 pounds minute steaks in melted butter.  Pour over browned steaks 2 cups water (use more if needed to cover).  Sprinkle water with onion powder and with garlic powder.  Cover pan.  Let simmer for at least 90 minutes.

And one dozen boiled eggs.