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Category Archives: Fruits & Vegetables
Super Simple Roasted Chickpea Recipe
Lis here – Looking for a crunchy, munchy healthy snack packed with protein? Look no further than this super simple recipe for roasted chickpeas (aka, garbanzo beans). You can season them any way you want and they’re going to come … Continue reading
Posted in Fruits & Vegetables, Healthier Alternatives, Lis'Anne, Recipes, Snacks
Tagged Chickpeas, Easy, Garbanzo Beans, Healthier Alternatives, Healthy, Lis'Anne Harris, Protein, recipe, Roasted, Seasoning, Snack, Steak & Shake
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I Still Don’t Believe It
I can’t believe this just happened. I was in the kitchen, testing out the kale chips recipe, when my 16 year old walked in and saw the bag on the counter. “Kale! What’s kale?” he shrieked. I said, “I’m making … Continue reading
Posted in Brilliant Ideas, Carla, Family, Fruits & Vegetables, Recipes, Vegetarian
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Easy Kale, Chickpeas, & Vegetable Soup
Lis here ~ Whatever you’ve got, throw it in the pot. At least that’s what I did! I had no idea I’d be making something with kale until little Abigail came knockin’ on my door. Instead of a beautiful bouquet … Continue reading
Posted in Fruits & Vegetables, Giveaway, Lis'Anne, Recipes, Soup
Tagged Cabbage, Carrots, Chicken Bouillon, Chicklets in the Kitchen, Chickpeas, Cookbook, garlic, giveaway, Kale, Lis'Anne Harris, Onion, potatoes, recipe, Root, Soup, Vegetables
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Kale, Kale, the gang’s all here…
But first… Dear Self: When cooking hot dogs, it would be a good idea to keep your eye on the pan instead of talking to your neighbor about your upcoming release. Announcing Kale Week! Next week the Chicklets … Continue reading
Posted in Abigail, Fruits & Vegetables, Note to Self
Tagged Abigail Sharpe, Kale, Kale Week
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It’s turnip time
No, really. Don’t click away. I’m just trying to get everyone ready for the fun we have in store next week by focusing on a much-maligned veggie. You’ll lean why soon enough. I’m taking a stay-cation this week, which gives me … Continue reading
Posted in Arlene, Fruits & Vegetables
Tagged Arlene, butternut squash, Healthy, Turnips, Zucchini
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Roasted or Broiled?
Okay, I need some help here. The local produce market advertised asparagus, and recently I saw a TV show where it said asparagus is good for the libido. I was intrigued. If only that nice young man from “The Doctors” would like … Continue reading
Posted in Carla, Fruits & Vegetables, Vegetarian
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Weekend Prepping – It’s Definitely Worth It
Thank you, Arlene! You asked the question last week, “Any of you like to do weekend prep?” I’d never heard of it, but then I’m a total newbie in the healthy eating lifestyle world. I went hog-wild at the grocery
Posted in Fruits & Vegetables, Lis'Anne, Recipes, Vegetarian
Tagged Carrots, Healthier, Healthy, Lis'Anne Harris, olive oil, Pepper, potatoes, Prep, Roasted Root Vegetables, Salt, Turnips, Vegetable, Weekend Prepping
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Resolutions – Salad Days
As I was saying, I hate making resolutions. It’s too much pressure. As the saying goes, “Man plans; God laughs.” Proof: after I said that, my therapist and the leader of my critique group both said, “State your goals for … Continue reading
Posted in Carla, Fruits & Vegetables, Vegetarian
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A big, green surprise
You can call me weird (Abigail already has), but I prefer cold oats to warm ones any day — even on chilly winter mornings. The basic mix is 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats and 1 cup milk. (I use almond milk.) … Continue reading
Posted in Arlene, Fruits & Vegetables, Recipes
Tagged Arlene, breakfast, green beans, oats, strange eating habits
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Weathering the Storm
Hugs to all of you who came through Hurricane Sandy last week. The worst that happened here was a busted furnace, which is on the road to replacement. Meanwhile the house is kind of cold, but there are ways around … Continue reading
Posted in Carla, Fruits & Vegetables, Soup, Vegetarian
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