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A Different Kind of Spaghetti
Tonight I experimented with a few different things and was quite pleased with the results. I don't eat refined wheat pasta and like to explore other options beyond whole wheat varieties. Soba noodles are one of my favorite alternatives.
It's Thursday and I need ramen
I have a weird habit. Whenever I'm pissed off about something, it's time for some soba or ramen noodles and if there was ever a day that I need one or the other, today would be it. Man I hate people sometimes.Bornw bag makeover
Brown bag makeover Lunches can be easy with make-ahead recipes Eric Akis, CanWest News Service Published: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 If you've had a challenging morning at work, a good lunch can certainly lift your spirits and inspire you to carry on. For some, though, the motivation to prepare such a meal is hard to stir up, particularly at times when relaxing is what you want to do. It's understandable that after a long day at the office, preparing and eating supper and getting things tidied up, the last thing many people want to do is think about what to make for lunch the next day.Chicken, Broccoli, and Cashew Stir-Fry
Start healthy eating with this waistline-trimming recipe. It has powers of MUFAs (monounsaturated fats) to create a serious flab-fighting meal. TIME: 40 minutes SERVINGS: 4 Ingredients: 3 c sm broccoli florets with short stems (about 1/2 lb crowns) 2 lg carrots, cut into thin diagonal slices (2 c) 5 oz soba noodles 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger 3 lg cloves garlic, minced 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 oz each), sliced crosswise 1 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tsp toasted sesame oil 3 med scallions, thinly sliced (about 1/2 c) 1/2 c reduced-sodium, fat-free chicken broth 1/2 c raw, unsalted cashews (3 oz), lightly toasted (MUFA) Directions: Bring large pot of water to a boil.Thai-Inspired Scallops with Noodles
THAI-INSPIRED SCALLOPS WITH NOODLES Recipe adapted courtesy of Epcot Catering Photo courtesy of Eat Better America 2 cups orange juice 1 teaspoon orange juice concentrate 1/2 pound unsalted butter 3 tablespoons sweet Thai chili sauce, found in Oriental food section 2 tablespoons sesame seed oil 1/4 cup tamari (soy sauce may be substituted) 3/4 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chiles (recommend: Hungarian wax chiles, or poblano pepper and 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper) 2 stalks bok choy, 1-inch pieces sliced on the diagonal 1 cup fresh broccoli florrets 24 large bay scallops 2 cups soba noodles, cooked (2 pkg Ramen noodles, cooked may be substituted) 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves, plus sprigs to garnish Additional tamari (or soy sauce), to taste Two hours before meal: Heat the orange juice until it is reduced to a quarter of its original volume. Remove from heat and add orange juice concentrate. Let cool.Oatmeal Alternatives: Kasha
I am a very big oatmeal fan. I think hot cereal is a great breakfast; it provides complex carbs and fiber while being delightfully warm and delicious. But after having oatmeal so much, I decided to investigate new grain cereals to have for breakfast to add some variety.
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