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Fun with Chopped Salads

February 2, 2009 by

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Chopped salads are a fun way to play with texture and tastes – and are very easy to make. You’ll need a big chopping board and a large sharp knife.  It’s best to start by chopping the harder, crunchy veggies first, slicing the big stuff (like cucumbers) before chopping.  Then, as you add more veggies […]

Turkey Meatloaf

January 15, 2009 by

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A good meatloaf serves several great functions – it’s easy, it’s comforting and delicious, and it makes great leftovers. As a leftover, I like to slice it and heat it on the stove alongside some sliced baked sweet potatoes. Unusually enough, I really like it for breakfast. Here’s our recipe: 1.5 lb ground turkey .5 […]

The Joy of a Good Salad

December 29, 2008 by

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I love salad.  I have always loved salad.  My first exposure to good salad was by my Greek grandfather, Angelo, whose salad ingredients came fresh out of his California garden.  I was never able to ply from him the secrets of his salad dressing, which was zingy and fresh- tasting.  Years after his death, a […]

A Simple Holiday Dinner

December 20, 2008 by

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My birthday dinner party celebrated the Holiday season as well and consisted of cherished friends, beautiful food, and a rousing game of Bunco… DeeDee brought a simple salad – freshly torn lettuce, thinly sliced celery and grated carrots perfectly accented with her light homemade viniagrette. David considered all afternoon how to cook the Alaskan wild […]

Breakfast!!

December 19, 2008 by

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Nothing gets your engine revving faster than a good high calorie breakfast!  During the holiday season, it’s especially fun to play with breakfast options.  Try these out!  (all of these recipes are in the Genesis Recipe section of the website!) Almond Cherry Granola This recipe calls for rolled oats.  If you don’t eat grains, you […]

Sheri’s Rants #2

December 6, 2008 by

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THE HOLIDAYS!!  DECEMBER 2008 I was recently reflecting on my health progression through Holidays past. I remember my first Holidays on my own – I was a vegetarian and relied on whole grains, honey, soy products, cheese, and a smattering of fruits and veggies. I baked a lot in those days, and in fact ran […]