Summertime Orzo Salad
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SaraBConsultingPosted
Mon 13 Sep 2010 11:55am
It's a rice, it's a grain....no it's ORZO :) I know....so korny, but seriously what is orzo?
Orzo is actually a rice shaped pasta, that is very fun to eat and makes beautiful salads.
This salad knocked my socks off after fellow crossfitter, Tricia, made it at the last Crossfit Des Moines party.
Summertime Orzo Salad
thanks Tricia!
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Going Green this Halloween
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MC MilkerPosted
Tue 26 Aug 2008 11:36pm
In my quest to tame the rampant consumerism that has become terribly chic and into which I have bought wholeheartedly, I’ve been rethinking my holiday decorating and choosing to go minimalist and natural. Well, I try anyway.
I am not yet beyond snatching up a terribly cute, imported plastic, thingamagig that I can’t live without from time ...
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Vegan Stuffing: It's Not Just for Thanksgiving Anymore
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Ashley M.Posted
Tue 01 Dec 2009 12:00am
I'll be honest. This stuffing is far from traditional. And if you're not into trying new things, you likely won't enjoy it. Now that we have that out of the way, if you're up for an adventure: try this recipe. Not only does it look impressive (full of color and texture) atop your holiday spread . . . it tastes good, too!
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Making Over Martha: Cranberry Tangerine Muffins
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Deb S.Posted
Thu 17 Dec 2009 1:47pm
From December 2009
Catching up a bit from recent baking (and scholarly) triumphs, here is my latest Making-Over-Martha moment. The original recipe was called "Clementine-Vanilla Bean Quick Bread," from the November issue of Martha Stewart Living. I wanted to noodle around with this recipe for several reasons1. I still have ...
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“11 Small Tricks for Big Weight Loss”
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Aimee PrasekPosted
Mon 14 Sep 2009 9:55am
The MSN homepage had an interesting little slideshow, “11 Small Tricks for Big Weight Loss.” Check it out and see what you think. Of course, I had to disagree with a few of the “tips”…
1. Blot. “Use a paper napkin to blot a teaspoon of fat off a pizza slice.”
OK, I agree with the first one. Reducing saturated fat is a good th ...
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Slow Cooker Thursday
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MichellePosted
Sat 13 Jun 2009 12:25am
Hot and Spicy Cranberry Punch
8 whole cardamom pods
16 inches stick cinnamon, broken
12 whole cloves
4 cups dry red wine
3 cups water
1 11.5 or 12-oz can frozen cranberry juice concentrate
1/3 cup honey
Orange slices (optional)
Pinch cardamom pods to break. Center the cardamom, cinnamon, and 12 whole cloves on a ch ...
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Challah Bread Pudding & Pomegranate Gelato with Hazelnut Crunch
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Ashlee WetheringtonPosted
Wed 17 Nov 2010 5:00pm
Challah Bread Pudding with Nutella
and Pomegranate Gelato with Hazelnut Crunch
Bread Pudding:1/2 loaf of Cinnamon n' Pomegranate Cranberries Challah8 tbsp. Nutella, divided1/2 c. granulated sugar4 eggs2 c. whole milk2 c. half and half1 tsp. Vanilla extract
Cut bread into 1 cm cubes, fill ramekins half full.Spoon 1 tbsp. nutella into each ra ...
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Cranberry Braised Tempeh
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Meg W.Posted
Sat 25 Oct 2008 4:48pm
I'm continuing my week of holiday recipes, with another favorite of mine.
CRANBERRY BRAISED TEMPEH
4 (8-ounce) packages tempeh
4 cups apple juice
3 cups fresh cranberries
½ teaspoon salt
1½-by-4-inch piece of orange peel studded with 4 cloves
¼ cup maple or rice syrup
2 tablespoons tamari or shoyu
2 tablespoons fresh ...
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Low-Carb Cranberry and Orange Juice
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Big Daddy D.Posted
Fri 12 Sep 2008 8:58am
If you are a low-carb dieter like myself, you'll typically avoid the juice aisle at the grocery store. A few months ago, I ventured down this aisle to find some juice for our baby. While there, I spotted two kinds of diet Ocean Spray. I picked them up and was excited to see that both the cranberry and the orange citrus had only 2 carbs per 8 0 ...
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