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Cheater’s Oatmeal

It seems like when we really want a cookie but are committed to eating really healthy, our go-to solution is a bowl of oatmeal, rendered somewhat less virtuous (sometimes!) by decadent mix-ins. Chocolate Covered Katie has a smorgasboard of dessert-oatmeal concoctions. Kath (of KathEats.com) has a Tribute to Oatmeal. And I have a Cookie in [...]

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udon soup

Savory, Soothing Japanese Noodle Soup

Do you know what Umami is? It’s a delectable savoriness. It’s hard to describe. It’s in this soup, which is brimming with a medley of textures and flavors, from earthy chewy dried shitakes to the sweet crunch of bok choy. Add in soft, comforting tofu and slippery, slurpy udon noodles, and you have a dinner [...]

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butternut squash soup

Creamy, Dreamy Butternut Squash Orange Soup

Last night after a particularly rousing Cycle Camp, I threw together this velvety smooth, rich tasting soup. It was so quick and easy, especially with our brand-new Vitamix to do the heavy lifting! But you don’t need a fancy blender to make this soup – a regular one or an immersion blender will do. 1/2 [...]

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Chinese Chicken Salad

Chinese Chicken Salad

One of our favorite build-your-own-salads is Chinese chicken salad. Quick. Easy. Tasty. And unlike lots of Chinese food, it won’t leave you hungry an hour later. Our Favorite Fixin’s for Chinese Chicken Salad A couple of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, baked at 350 degF for about 40 minutes. Marinate in soy or ponzu sauce if [...]

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Sunny Citrus Wake Up Juice

Sunny Citrus Wake Up Juice

I love my new Vitamix. It pulverizes fruits and vegetables into liquid, so that juice contains all the good fiber that would normally be extruded and discarded. That means, after a long hiatus, juice is finally back on my menu, yay! This lovely pink concoction came from a recipe I found on the Healthy Happy [...]

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Build Your Own Salad

Build Your Own Salad

When Aaron and I went to Disney World a few years ago and stayed at the All Star Movies resort for the first time, we became enthralled with the “build your own salad” station in the hotel’s surprisingly good food court. The salad could be topped with a choice of succulent roast beef or grilled [...]

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