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Pomegranate

Wondering what to do with those pomegranates that are starting to appear in the stores? This is one of my favorite salads….crunchy, tart and very good for you…..   A pretty side dish for the holidays, too.
Bulgur, Celery and Pomegranate Salad

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Another Cooking Blog

I’ve just found another blog that I want to share -
http://lucullian.blogspot.com/

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Between Appointments

Today’s picture comes from Hemsedal, Norway.
I’m between doctor appointments right now. This morning I met with my naturopath to review recent bloodwork. My thyroid levels are within the normal range, as are my vitamin D levels so I will now take 2000 IU of vitamin D each day as opposed to the 4000 [...]

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Almost Cheeseless Pasta Casserole

I stopped at Whole Foods yesterday on the way home from a doctor appointment.  I love Whole Foods but the Seattle area locations aren’t very convenient so a trip to Whole Foods is a treat.  I picked up some items that I use frequently – butternut squash, kale, greek yogurt, olives – but with no [...]

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I mentioned this recipe on Facebook yesterday and got requests for the recipe, which comes from the Sonoma Diet Cookbook. The chopped kale is my own addition and I will sometimes add diced red bell pepper if  I have some on hand.  I have also used my immersion blender to puree some or [...]

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My Favorite Soup

This was dinner tonight…..YUM! 
Brussels Sprouts And Sausage Soup
Serves 6
(Sunset magazine)
1 lb. brussels sprouts
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound thinly sliced andouille sausage
3 medium red potatoes
1teaspoon whole caraway seeds
1 bay leaf
4 cups low-fat chicken stock
salt and pepper to taste.
Clean the brussels sprouts by cutting off the bottom end and discarding any loose leaves. Cut each [...]

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One of my favorite tools in the kitchen is my Breville Immersion Blender.  I also love soup so I’m always looking for pureed soup recipes.  I found this recipe on www.101cookbooks.com when the word “Gorgonzola” caught my eye.  I made this soup for dinner tonight and wanted to share it with you…
http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/001549.html

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Gordon Ramsay cooks watercress and spinach soup

Another Gordon Ramsay recipe worth trying…

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Gordon Ramsay cooks flatbread, feta and chickpea salad

I love Gordon Ramsay! And…this is just the sort of thing that I like to eat. I can’t believe that he embraces vegetarian food at the end!

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LOL!  I can’t see Larry and Amanda eating these but I thought that they looked good..
http://www.exclusivelyfood.com.au/2008/07/zucchini-pumpkin-and-feta-cakes.html

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