Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 4 tablespoons butter, cubed 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 3/4 cup buttermilk 1 cup raisins 1 tablespoon granulated sugar Steps Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease and flour a 9 inch round baking pan. Set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Work the butter into the flour mixture using your fingers until it resembles coarse meal. Add raisins and sugar and combine. Make a well in the center f the flour mixture. Add the beaten egg and buttermilk and mix in with a wooden spoon until ..read more

Potential Causes of Problem Behaviors Reaction to Loss: We all rely on input from our environment to guide us in activities and relationships. An individual with dementia has lost both the benefit of such input and the ability to inform us of their internal world. This may cause fear, insecurity and frustration. Inability to Meet Basic Needs: Hunger, dehydration, elimination problems and fatigue can produce behavioral changes. They may show their discomfort through agitated and aggressive behavior. Medical Problems: Pain and discomfort from a medical problem or medication side effects can go u ..read more

Ingredients 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 sweet onions, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 6 cups beef broth 1/4 cup brandy 1 dried bay leaf 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/3 baguette, sliced into 1/4 inch pieces 1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese Chopped fresh chives, for serving (optional) Steps In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until tender and beginning to soften, about 5-10 minutes. Reduce heat to low and continue to cook until the onions are golden and caramelized, 20-30 minutes. Stir in ..read more

Ingredients 3 cups chicken, cooked and diced 1 package dry onion soup mix 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can cream of chicken soup 2 1/4 cups milk 3/4 cup sour cream 1/2 cup water 2 cups minute rice, uncooked Salt and pepper, to taste Parsley, for garnish (optional) Steps Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together except the parsley which is optional for garnish. Pour into a 9x13 inch casserole dish that has been sprayed with nonstick spray. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil cover and bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Serve and enjoy ..read more

Alzheimer’s usually starts in the hippocampus, the part of the brain essential in forming memories. As more neurons die, the disease gradually spreads to other parts of the brain. Alzheimer’s is named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer, a German physician, who in 1906, described changes in the brain tissue of a woman who had died of what was thought to be an unusual illness. He found abnormal clumps (now called amyloid plaques) and tangled bundles of fibers (now called neurofibrillary tangles). These plaques and tangles are now considered the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s usually start ..read more

Ingredients 1 large cauliflower, cut into bite sized florets 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch cubes 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 14 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed 4 cups cooked quinoa Cashew Crema 1/2 cup cashews 1/2 chipotle pepper, from a can in adobo sauce 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin 3/4 cups water Steps Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray. Set aside. To a large bowl a ..read more

Ingredients 2 tablespoons minced fresh sage 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 skin-on salmon fillet (1 1/2 pounds) 2 tablespoons olive oil Steps Preheat oven to 375°. Mix sage, garlic powder, salt and pepper; rub onto flesh side of salmon. Cut into 6 portions. In a large cast-iron skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add salmon, skin side down; cook 5 minutes. Transfer skillet to oven; bake just until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5-10 minutes. Serve with your preferred side dish and enjoy! Source: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes ..read more

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Ingredients 2 pounds fresh carrots, sliced 2 medium onions, chopped 2 tablespoons butter 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons brandy 4 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 8 tarragon sprigs Steps In a Dutch oven, sauté carrots and onion in butter for 8-10 minutes or until onion is tender. Add the broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10-12 minutes or until carrots are very tender. Remove from heat to cool slightly. If you have an immersion blender, use in soup to blend until sm ..read more

Ingredients Turnovers: 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil 2 green onions, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1 cup cubed cooked turkey 1 package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1/4 cup turkey gravy 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 package frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon water Dipping sauce: 1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce 1/4 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon grated orange zest Steps Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-h ..read more