Food
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Finding comfort in healthier, no-sugar-added chocolate puddingMar 09, 2016 4:59 am - You know or should know that I love chocolate pudding; it ranks near the top of my comfort foods list. Here's why. When the LeanWizard was just a wee wizard, his materna...
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No-Sugar-Added Chocolate Chia Seed PuddingMar 09, 2016 4:59 am - 3 cups unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk blend (such as Almond Breeze) 2/3 cup organic chia seeds ½ cup + 2 tablespoons unsweetened, Dutch-processed cocoa powder 1 t...
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Moroccan Spinach LasagnaMar 09, 2016 4:55 am - 9 uncooked whole wheat lasagna noodles 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained, rinsed 1 teaspoon ground cumin ¾ teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon gr...
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Seared Scallops with Butternut Squash PureeMar 09, 2016 4:55 am - 1½ pounds large sea scallops, tendons removed 2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces (7 cups) ½ cup ghee 1 tablespoon water Salt and peppe...
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Cod and Corn Chowder PieMar 09, 2016 4:55 am - 1¼ pounds cod or other mild, white-fleshed fish fillets 1 lemon ½ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning 12 short chive stems (from a clamshell pack) or 3 scallions 2 tablespoons un...
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3 more Fridays, 4 meatless recipes for LentMar 09, 2016 4:55 am - Carnivores observing Lent have made it through the first month. If by now you've had your fill of fish frys and mac 'n' cheese, we have a few new meat-free Friday option...
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Rainbow Chard QuicheMar 09, 2016 4:55 am - 1 refrigerated pie dough round (from the dairy case; 7½ ounces total) 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves (may substitute ½ teaspoon dried oregano) 3 stems rainbow chard ...
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Brighten flavors of quinoa with cranberries and spinachMar 09, 2016 4:53 am - Sometimes I get into a "side dish slump." Gone is my creativity concerning what to serve with simple roasted chicken, baked fish or pork chops. I feel like I turn to the...
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Sweet Potato and Quinoa PilafMar 09, 2016 4:53 am - 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 2 cups diced fresh peeled sweet potatoes ½ cup dried cranberries or cherries 1 cup quinoa 1 cup fresh baby spinach, stems removed and m...
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Food truck to return to Fox Lake's Lakefront Park this summerMar 09, 2016 12:00 am - Fox Lake officials are allowing a food truck to again serve food at the village's Lakefront Park on weekends this summer. Fox Lake Parks and Recreation Director Amy Ser...