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BBQ Grilled Pork in Tinga Poblana Recipe

posted August 13, 2010 in BBQ Party

Ingredients 1 pound pork tenderloin 4 seeded chipotle chiles 2 tablespoons honey 2 medium red potatoes 4 ounces chorizo sausage 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 28 ounce can peeled tomatoes 1/2 teaspoon crushe (read full article)

Let's Talk Strategy: Step Away from the Chips Challenge

posted August 13, 2010 in The Skinny Fight

Do you have a game plan for Monday's challenge? Let's start with listing which processed foods we're going to avoid. I'm giving  up cookies, chips, other snacks, most dairy and fast food. I eat Greek yogurt, salmon in a pouch, frozen seafood (read full article)

Ginger Garlic Coleslaw

posted August 11, 2010 in Iceberg to Arugula

Ginger Garlic Coleslaw is a post from: Iceberg to Arugula I love coleslaw. Not the drippy, gloppy variety that no one ever owns up to bringing to the family pot luck. But the crispy, crunchy, thoughtfully accented and textured variety. Is that too m (read full article)

The Island-Inspired Salad You’ve Got to Try!

posted August 10, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

It’s HOT. No it’s not Paris hot. It’s HOT hot! We’re sitting at a 110 degree heat index at the moment, so I figured it was in my best interests to workout in the comfort of my air conditioned living room this afternoon. I pop (read full article)

08.08.10: dinner (tomatoes, prawns, rocket and pasta–oh my!)

posted August 10, 2010 in The Manhattan Food Project

Grilled Prawns with Rocket and Campari Tomatoes When I mentioned our then-upcoming trip to England to colleagues and the like, the general consensus from them was along the lines of “well, England’s great but the food was pretty disappoin (read full article)

Tomato Onion Salad

posted August 10, 2010 in Angie\'s Recipes

There's really nothing simpler than this salad. The colours are really outstanding together. It might not taste as satisfying as a pizza or burger, but it's still good, especially when you use the homegrown tomatoes. Heirloom tomatoes would be even (read full article)

Summertime and Lobster Rolls

posted August 06, 2010 in Sarah Sellers' Blog

Ever since my trip to Boston last year I have been craving a lobster roll! Unfortunately, living in Texas you aren’t always thinking lobster for dinner, especially due to the steep price tag. Then every once in a while, like Christmas in August (read full article)

Simple Ways to Enjoy Strawberries

Yesterday I told you about the nutritional benefits of strawberries. To follow up, here are some of the ways I like to include my farmers market strawberries into meals (you can do the same with strawberries from the supermarket too!): Top whole gra (read full article)

Authentic Lebanese Fattoush Salad Recipe

posted August 03, 2010 in Nutrition Unplugged

Most people think of tabbouleh when you mention Lebanese salads.  It’s true, this parsley-bulgur combination is a classic (you can find a recipe in a previous post).  However, fattoush is my favorite. It may be lesser known in the U.S., but (read full article)

Guest Post: Sensational Summertime Salads

posted August 02, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

This guest post comes from Allison, who shares her struggles and triumphs while learning how to cook, at Post-College Kitchen! ~~~~~ Summertime makes eating fresh & healthy salads easier than ever! Start with a bed of greens (spinach is my favor (read full article)

Step Away from the Chips Challenge

posted August 01, 2010 in The Skinny Fight

I have been eating too many processed foods lately. I've been eating ice cream, cookies, chips, cheese, fast food...etc. As a result, I've been moody and I'm not sleeping as well so I'm tired all the time, which makes me too lazy to cook and then... (read full article)

DinnerInDisguise: Pan Seared Chicken with Orzo Salad

posted July 27, 2010 in Foodie In Disguise

Pan Seared Chicken with Orzo Salad Tonight’s dinner was actually in two parts. I made the Orzo salad the night before and the chicken breast was cooked tonight. Orzo Salad Original Recipe by Giada DiLaurentiis 1/2 lb Orzo 1/2 cup Crumbled Fet (read full article)

Whole Foods Hummus....Sexy, Single & FREE!

posted July 26, 2010 in The Unemployed Chef

Ehhh... I don't know if this qualifies as a post. Perhaps this is more of a "Hey-guess-what-I-did-today" ramble that I really want to share, but no one cares. So you'll be the ones to suffer.Due to the gap in my regular blogging, I can't quite rememb (read full article)

For the Love of Basil….

posted July 24, 2010 in Iceberg to Arugula

For the Love of Basil…. is a post from: Iceberg to Arugula I love basil. Not in the same way I love my family…but close. Each Spring, I get my plants going either from starts or seeds and then spend the Summer using this gloriously spicy her (read full article)

Arugula Salad with Brie, Blackberries and Almonds

posted July 23, 2010 in Dinners & Dreams

This is an effortless summer salad to be enjoyed with a simple drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar as an appetizer, side dish or light meal. It is also fantastic for brunch or while entertaining a big crowd. It is easy to assemble (read full article)

Summer Pasta Salad

posted July 22, 2010 in Taste

This pasta salad is easy and healthy. Just use whatever veggies you have on hand.  I had carrots, cucumbers, and arugula, so that's what I used.  I am loving pasta salads lately.  They can be done in so many ways and are so great for t (read full article)

HEALTHY RICE SALAD

When creative mind work in your favor you are the boss and no one can stop creating delicious dishes out of nothing. I blend my leftover rice with fresh herbs and veggies to make a delicious healthy recipe- rice salad. Believe me it is awesome! ING (read full article)

Adoptive 'children'...

posted July 20, 2010 in Roast Garlic and Other Yummy Things

even in the wild there are adoptions going on....i'm not sure whether the baby is a Brown Headed Cowbird ( Molothrus ater)   or a Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) .... both are Brood Parasite birds.... a very interesting but world wide phen (read full article)

Arugula Pasta & Homemade Tomato Sauce

posted July 20, 2010 in The Skinny Fight

Another Tuesday another a recipe featuring tomatoes for the New Month New Food series. So far I've made a 7 Layer Dip Cup and Jalapeño Red Bean Salsa. This week's recipe involves pasta. I made it healthier by using whole wheat pasta and I made my (read full article)

Land Update and Angels on Horseback

posted July 19, 2010 in The Good Cook

We took a trip up to our land yesterday to measure and stake the footprint of our barn/workshop that is going up this week and next.This is what happens when you leave a meadow to Mother Nature:We waded through maidenhair fern and larkspur and wildfl (read full article)

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