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Maroon Antioxidant Smoothie: Blueberry, Raspberry, Lime, Mint

by elsgetscooking, posted in lactose free, Smoothies, Yoga Friendly

Valentine’s day is approaching, and inspiring me to favor anything that’s pink or red or leaning towards one of these two colors. I added some beautiful frozen red raspberries to my morning smoothie, combining them with frozen blueberries, tangy lime juice, and refreshing green mint leaves. The result was a beautiful maroon concoction full of antioxidants. This drink is delicious and energizing; in … Continue reading Maroon Antioxidant Smoothie: Blueberry, Raspberry, Lime, Mint

For the Bread Basket: Healthy Honey Wheat Chia Cornbread

by elsgetscooking, posted in lactose free, Quick Bread

I always tell myself that I’m not going to indulge in the bread basket when I’m dining out; this way, I won’t fill myself up with empty calories before my main meal arrives. More often than not though, I eat my words, especially when warm, sweet, buttery cornbread is placed on the table. Who can resist? I decided … Continue reading For the Bread Basket: Healthy Honey Wheat Chia Cornbread

Microwaving Spaghetti Squash: A Skeptics Tale

by elsgetscooking, posted in Dinner, Lunch, Yoga Friendly

I am not a fan of the idea of a massive spaghetti squash exploding in my microwave; this is one reason I’ve held off trying this method of cooking it for so long.

Also, I was skeptical that the texture of the squash would turn out correctly if microwaved, as i’ve never been a fan of preparing any vegetable in this way.

Well, I tried it, and the squash did not explode! And, to my delight (and surprise), the texture was as it should be: al dente and stringy.

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