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Practical Dinner-to-Lunch Creations

YumSugar — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:50:31 -0700

With classes starting up again, school lunch is back on the table, but it's time to pack smarter. Go for choices that are more enticing to the palate, recession-friendly, and time-efficient by preparing evening meals that prove to be equally solid for lunch the next day. Here, a few ideas to liven up your - or your kids' - dinner and lunch.

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Do You Ever Steal Food From the Office Fridge?

partysugar — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 06:50:52 -0700

Yummy Links: From Roast Chicken Lunches to Cinnamon Rolls

partysugar — Fri, 15 May 2009 06:50:13 -0700

Make five well-balanced bag lunches out of one roasted chicken. - Chow
Watch Stephan Colbert eat New York City's most expensive dishes. - Eat Me Daily
Should adult diners be allowed to wear bibs? - The Feedbag
The war on Alice Waters continues. - Gourmet
Three kitchen techniques that will change your life. - Simply Stated
Would you eat this macaroni-and-cheese-topped hot dog? - Eater
Treat yourself to homemade pain au chocolat cinnamon rolls with creme fraiche icing and walnuts. - Serious Eats

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Yummy Links: From Chiles to Girl Scout Cookies

partysugar — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 06:50:32 -0700

Tips for taming the fiery heat of chilies. - Serious Eats
Anthony Bourdain on food television. - Eat Me Daily
The beers and wines that pair perfectly with stir-fry. - The Kitchn
An insider look at Barbie's 50th birthday bash. - Hostess With the Mostess
Use one bag of beans to make a week's worth of lunches. - Chow
Should Girl Scouts be allowed to sell cookies online? - The Epi-Log

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Yummy Links: From Cookies to Top Chef

partysugar — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:45:19 -0800

Gourmet selects the best cookie recipes ever. - Gourmet
Looking for an alternative to turkey? How about boneless leg of lamb? - Chow
Getting groceries just got a little easier. - Epicurious
New ideas for lunch. - Simply Stated
President-elect Barack Obama on pie. - The Kitchn
What the magazines recommend making for Thanksgiving dinner. - The Bitten Word
Get excited for the premiere of Top Chef by watching these videos of the upcoming season. - Serious Eats

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Off to Market: New Lunchbox

partysugar — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 05:27:38 -0700

To make the transition from Summer to school a little easier on her daughters, FitSugar has decided to surprise them with new lunchboxes. Let's help Fit out by looking for the most lovely lunchboxes for her fashionable yet sporty girls. Save your lunchbox finds in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag new lunchbox. Happy hunting!

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Monday's Leftovers: Pork Tenderloin with Ancho Chile Sauce

YumSugar — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:45:21 -0700

If you're into bold meals, then this recipe won't bore you. The anchos, paprika, cumin, and coriander will bring earthy, spicy flavors into the mix. The coconut milk-based sauce mellows the heat.

If you can't locate anchos, which are dried poblano peppers, you can substitute ancho chile powder (not to be confused with chili powder, which is a mix of different spices). To enjoy this succulent pork, read more.

Pork Tenderloin with Ancho Chile Sauce
From Every Day with Rachael Ray magazine

Ingredients

3 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper
2 1-pound pork tenderloins, trimmed, patted dry, and halved crosswise
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup vegetable broth or water
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

Directions

Preheat the oven to 450°. Soak the ancho chiles in warm water for 5 minutes; drain and set aside.
In a dish, combine 1 tablespoon cumin, the paprika, 1 tablespoon pepper and 2 teaspoons salt. Brush the tenderloins with 3 tablespoons oil and roll in the spice mixture until coated.
In a large ovenproof skillet, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat until hot. Sear the pork, turning with tongs, until browned all over. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 150°, 10 to 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, place the reserved chiles in a blender and add the coconut milk, peanut butter, broth, lime juice, 2 teaspoons salt, the coriander, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Blend until the sauce is smooth.
Remove the skillet from the oven, transfer the pork to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice into 1/2-inch-thick medallions and arrange on a serving platter. Drizzle with the ancho-peanut sauce.

Serves 4.

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Monday's Leftovers: Peanut Tofu Wrap

YumSugar — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:45:21 -0700

If you need a healthy, on-the-go lunch for the start of the week, use leftover grilled tofu to make a portable peanut wrap. The recipe only makes one serving, so if you are planning on making it for the whole family, you will need to adjust your measurements accordingly. To get this delicious recipe, which takes only 10 minutes to make, read more.

Peanut Tofu Wrap
From Eating Well magazine

Ingredients

1 tablespoon store-bought Thai peanut sauce
1 8-inch whole-wheat flour tortilla
2 ounces seasoned baked tofu, thinly sliced
1/4 cup sliced red bell pepper
8 thinly sliced snow peas

Directions

Spread peanut sauce on the tortilla.
Place tofu, peppers, and snow peas in the center; fold the sides over the filling and roll up.

Serves 1.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 310 calories; 12 g fat (2 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 30 g carbohydrate; 19 g protein; 5 g fiber; 693 mg sodium; 154 potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (90 percent daily value), Vitamin A (50 percent dv), Iron (20 percent dv).

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Yummy Links: From Hamburgers to Cheesecake Brownies

partysugar — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:45:14 -0700

A brief history of America's greatest food icon: the hamburger. - Chow
Potatoes make a tasty companion to hamburgers, here's how to cook them under the grill. - The Kitchn
Consuming fruit juice may be linked to type 2 diabetes. - Slashfood
Does one's political leanings affect the taste of wine? - The Epi-Log
Meet the ten healthiest beverages. - FitSugar
Pack a budget friendly and healthy lunch. - GlamDish
McDonald's has cracked a giant egg in Chicago. - Serious Eats
Treat your loved ones to delicious cheesecake brownies. - Baking Bites

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8 Great, Brown Bag-able Lunches

YumSugar — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:30:34 -0700

The country's current economic downturn has many of you ditching restaurant lunches in favor of a brown bag from home. That's a good thing - but just because you're trying to save a few bucks doesn't mean you have to punish yourself with the same stale sandwich every day. Here are some meal ideas that you can pull together in as little time as it takes to wait in the lunch line.

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