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Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup.
Tomato & roasted pepper soup From ‘Avoca Soups’ 180 cals (with 4 tbsp Olive oil) 121 cals (with 2tbsp Olive oil) 1 onion – peeled & chopped 4 tbsps olive oil (I would reduce to 2tbsp) 1 garlic clove, peeled & finely chopped 750ml veg or chicken stock 400g can of tomatoes Sprig thyme 1 tsp tomato puree Pinch ground cinnamon…
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Larabars
Larabars. Energy bars sold in health food stores boasting minimal ingredients but for over a dollar per bar. Homemade is always better and this recipe is a keeper and a must try for a quick sweet/energy fix. http://ohsheglows.com/2013/01/16/homemade-chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-larabars/ from Oh She Glows, not my picture
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Roasted Butternut Squash Alfredo
Roasted Butternut Squash Alfredo http://www.theppk.com/2012/10/roasted-butternut-alfredo/ My mom took one bite before I told her what it was and she said,” It tastes like Alfredo” That's exactly what it is. I just didn’t add sage. The onions give it texture but I could’ve done without them, maybe replaced it with broccoli.…
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Baked Oatmeal to go
http://www.healthfulpursuit.com/2012/03/baked-oatmeal-to-go/ I'm back to cooking so you can look foreword to more posts by me. I had left over oatmeal so I put the rest in a loaf pan. I made 3 banana nut ones, 4 slices of banana and a few crushed walnuts in each and stir it in, sprinkle maple syrup on top when it comes…
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Zucchini Fritters
Today is National Fritter Day. Normally, when I think of fritters, I think of fried apple fritters. I wanted a healthier, savory version since I don't like fried sweet items. I tried out the baked Zucchini Fritters.http://www.partylikeavegan.com/2011/07/28/baked-zucchini-fritters/ They are creamy on the inside and crispy…
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Yellow Lentil(Split Pea) Soup
I wanted to make this recipe and picked up supposed yellow lentils but checked the bag and they were actually yellow split peas. As usual, I adapted the recipe to what I have around the house. I adapted the recipe from http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/YELLOW-LENTIL-SOUP-235451 1.5 cups of yellow split peas cup…
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Hash Brown Casserole with Bacon
Hash Brown Casserole with Bacon, Onions, and Cheese By: Cooking Light 2005 Filling enough as a main dish, you can also serve smaller portions of this creamy, cheesy casserole as a tasty side to scrambled eggs. We enjoyed the way the Classic Melts cheese blend melted over the casserole; substitute cheddar cheese if you…
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Double Tomato Bruschetta
Double Tomato Bruschetta Submitted By: Laurie Thompson Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 7 Minutes Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 12 "A delicious and easy appetizer. The balsamic vinegar gives it a little bite. Dried basil can be substituted but it is best with fresh." Ingredients: 6 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped 1/2 cup…
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Flavored waters
Dress up your water a little with fresh fruits, herbs and spices! We keep a pitcher in our fridge all the time, and we change up what's in it depending on what is in season or what we're in the mood for. To make these "recipes", fill a pitcher with water, add the ingredients, and steep together in the refrigerator for a…
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Nut Butter Baked Apples
Nut Butter Baked Apples adapted from http://www.spiciefoodie.com/2012/01/25/almond-butter-baked-apples/ My changes are in bold Ingredients Apples, properly rinsed ( i used 1 fuji) Almond Butter, (1/2 Tablespoon,I used homemade cashew/walnut butter) oats (1 Tablespoon) EVOO ( I used the mister) salt crushed flax seeds,…
