tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80044539585893708572024-03-14T03:18:54.780-07:00The Full Plate Blogsimple, nourishing recipes for those that have a full plate... and need oneThe Full Plate Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08194589533027136349noreply@blogger.comBlogger768125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8004453958589370857.post-37984196847954927712015-11-22T06:28:00.000-08:002015-11-22T06:28:44.074-08:00moving on - back to swell challenge #16<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When I started The Full Plate Blog six years ago my goal was to combine my personal chef experience/make-ahead meal expertise to help busy moms prepare nutritious meals, quickly and easily. </div>
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Marooned at home while my youngest was napping 2x/day, the blog was a fabulous creative outlet-- a free way of sharing my recipes with friends near and far.<br />
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Right from the get-go, this blog gave me a sense of purpose beyond what I viewed as my first priority: being a balanced and happy mom. Then over the years, the blog took off. It won multiple awards (that pat on the back a SAHM rarely gets), garnered a bigger and bigger audience (which was wildly exciting), and offered an opportunity to work with brands I admire (even if it usually was more work...for free). I became known as "the mom with that food blog". And to a point, that was awesome. Especially at cocktail parties, since I had a quick, cool answer to "what do you do all day?"<br />
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But there comes a time when something that was such a big part of your life ceases to fulfill you in the same way that it once did. And you know, deep down, when it's time to move on.<br />
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The Back to Swell Challenges I posed this month have amplified my desire to identify what is most important to me as a mom, wife and friend, and invest my time in those areas. When I first started the blog, it seemed I had endless amounts of unstructured time to fill and years to spend with my children, but now I can count on one hand the number of years before my oldest heads to college.<br />
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There's a book I read last year, by Greg McKeown, called <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-The-Disciplined-Pursuit-Less/dp/0804137382">Essentialism</a>, and the over-arching questions/ideas he poses, have stuck with me:<br />
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<i><b>"Stop celebrating being busy. Focusing on essentials is a choice. Your choice."</b></i></div>
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As my boys have grown, I've grown alongside them. I have come to appreciate that nourishing my family also means setting the example of being a parent that takes the time to nourish herself-- of course by preparing delicious meals to share-- but also by prioritizing how I spend my free hours. <br />
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There is no "good time" to stop blogging. I could always come up with a reason why I should keep it going. But now is as good a time as any for me to relish the blog's success and make a conscious decision to be more present in my off-line life.<br />
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And so, I am embarking on Back to Swell Challenge #16: </div>
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I hope you have enjoyed our time together. I wish you and your family a healthy, happy and peaceful holiday season together.<br />
Cheers to what's next.<br />
- Eila<br />
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I hope that each of you took a little time out of your busy schedule and relished the <a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2015/11/back-to-swell-challenges-6-10.html">five Back-to-Swell Challenges proposed last week</a>.<br />
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I hope your walks were long,<br />
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your to-do list is now a little shorter,<br />
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and that you enjoyed a dinner either <a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2015/11/back-to-swell-challenge-5-create-bonus.html">made ahead</a>, or made by someone else.<br />
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I hope your bath was relaxing,<br />
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and that whatever you chose to do for yourself on Friday brought you a smile.<br />
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Congratulations to the two back-to-swell challenge winners last week, Ally D. and Leslie T., who took the challenge to pencil in exercise daily, and motivated their friends to prioritize it alongside them. We have one more week of challenges to relish before we head into Thanksgiving.<br />
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With the tragedies in Paris so fresh, all of the moms I have spoken with this weekend feel this heavy sense of, "why?". It seems important to fill this week ahead with something we can control-- kindness, both to ourselves, and those around us. So, with that in mind, here are the challenges for the week ahead:<br />
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<b>Monday, Challenge #11 - Plan a family dinner.</b> In the same vein of <a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2015/11/back-to-swell-challenges-6-10.html">penciling in walks</a> last week, look at the week ahead and find at least one night when you can gather as a family. The power of family dinners should not be underestimated.<br />
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<b>Tuesday, Challenge #12 - Prepare for the feast. </b>Plan now, so that you can be present and relaxed next week. No one wants a stressed out mom. <a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2013/11/help-w-organizing-thanksgiving-shopping.html"><i>Here is how I have prepped and enjoyed the feast in year's past.</i></a><br />
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<b>Wednesday, Challenge #13 - Make a big pot of soup, and share some with another family.</b> Soups are easy to make in bulk, and have the power to nourish. Imagine how excited you would be to receive a container of homemade soup.... Here are a few of my favorite easy soup recipes if you're looking for inspiration:<br />
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<li><a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2011/02/beans-greens-soup.html">Beans and Greens</a></li>
<li><a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2013/10/sunday-soup-curried-lentil-soup-with.html">Curried Lentil with Butternut Squash</a></li>
<li><a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2015/09/the-easiest-dinner-after-day-of-apple.html">Chimichurri Rice and Bean Soup</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2013/10/sunday-soup-spicy-farro-chickpea-and.html">Farro-Chickpea Chorizo Soup</a></li>
<li><a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2013/01/simple-mineral-rich-bone-broth.html">Homemade Bone Broth</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2013/10/hearty-vegetarian-three-bean-pumpkin.html">Three Bean Pumpkin Chili</a></li>
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<b>Thursday, Challenge #14 - Spend an hour organizing one area of your home and help some in need.</b> I will leave the area that needs attention and the receiving donor up to you, but I am planning on doubling up on two areas and recipients:<br />
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<li>Going through our closets and gathering warm clothing my children have outgrown, or that my husband and I don't wear often, to give to <a href="http://p2phelps.org/">Person to Person</a>, a local agency that helps families with limited resources, and/or who are going through a rough patch.</li>
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<b>Friday, Challenge #15 - Make a plan to meet a friend for a walk or coffee/tea, and share a copy of a book you've recently read and enjoyed.</b> Look on your bookshelf for a book that's uplifted you, or inspired you, and pass it along to a friend who would enjoy it.<br />
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I look forward to hearing about how you tackle this week's five challenges-- including the soups you make, the areas you tidy, the people you help, and the books you pass along. To be a part of the drawing for this final week's "birthday presents", you may leave comments on the daily Facebook challenge post, or tag @swellmom and use the #backtoswell hashtag on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/swellmom">Instagram</a>.<br />
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Just joining us now? You can read about the first ten weekday challenges here:<br />
<a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2015/11/november-back-to-swell-challenge.html"><span style="color: #444444;"><b>Challenge #1</b></span></a><br />
<a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2015/11/back-to-swell-challenge-2-pick-book.html"><span style="color: #444444;"><b>Challenge #2</b></span></a><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><b><a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2015/11/back-to-swell-challenge-3-make-plan-to.html"><span style="color: black;">Challenge #3</span></a><span style="color: #444444;"> </span></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2015/11/back-to-swell-challenge-5-create-bonus.html"><b>Challenge #5 </b></a></span><br />
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I was asked to queue the weekly challenges up ahead of time so you all could plan, which plays in nicely with <b>Monday's</b> <b>Challenge #6: Pencil in time every day this week to go for a walk or exercise.</b> As in, make it an appointment that is as important and non-negotiable as <i>everything else</i> in your busy schedule. I recommend doing this on Monday morning, just as soon as the school bus has rumbled away.<br />
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<b>Tuesday Challenge #7: Cross something off your to-do list. </b>What you choose is up to you. For me, it's ordering holiday cards now, while they're on sale (bonus!), so they'll arrive before the holiday rush. This way I can leisurely address them during free pockets of time, and it becomes more of a fun activity than "something I have to find time to do" during the busy holiday season.<br />
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<b>Wednesday Challenge #8: Let someone else make dinner. </b>Pull something from <a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2015/11/back-to-swell-challenge-5-create-bonus.html"><b><span style="color: black;">your freezer stash</span></b></a>, or find some healthy, delicious take-out place near you. Put your feet up and enjoy a bonus hour!<br />
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<b>Thursday Challenge #9: Take a detox bath.</b> After all of these long walks, your body will thank you. Simply add the following to your bath water: 2 cups of <a href="http://amzn.to/1kBUO3O"><b><span style="color: black;">epsom salts</span></b></a> + 1/2 cup baking powder + 10 drops of essential oil to your running bath water. Enjoy a 20+ minute soak. My favorite essential oils are lavender (when I need calming) and grapefruit (when I want uplifting).<br />
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<b>Friday Challenge #10: Block out 1-hour to do something nice for yourself. </b> Enter the weekend recharged and refreshed. You choose what's going to be most enjoyable, and where you'll get the biggest bang for your buck. Is it meeting a friend for coffee? Finding a quiet spot to read <a href="http://www.fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2015/11/back-to-swell-challenge-2-pick-book.html">that new book</a>? Going for a mani/pedi? Carve out some time for yourself.<br />
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I hope you are all enjoying these challenges as much as I am. I'm loving the ideas you all are sharing on <a href="http://instagram.com/swellmom"><b><span style="color: black;">Instagram</span></b></a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mealsinasnap"><b><span style="color: black;">Facebook</span></b></a>. The "birthday present" winners from last week's challenges are Maria S. and Kristen B, who will excitedly be receiving an assortment of tea and cookies from yours truly. Who will be the winners next week? We shall see! Keep the pics and comments coming.</div>
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Just joining us now? Get "Back to Swell" with us:<br />
<a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2015/11/november-back-to-swell-challenge.html"><b><span style="color: black;">Challenge #1</span></b></a><br />
<a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2015/11/back-to-swell-challenge-2-pick-book.html"><b><span style="color: black;">Challenge #2</span></b></a><br />
<b><a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2015/11/back-to-swell-challenge-3-make-plan-to.html"><span style="color: black;">Challenge #3</span></a><span style="color: #444444;"> </span></b><br />
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<a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2015/11/back-to-swell-challenge-4-cup-of-tea.html"><b><span style="color: black;">Challenge #4</span></b></a></div>
<a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2015/11/back-to-swell-challenge-5-create-bonus.html"><b><span style="color: black;">Challenge #5 </span></b></a><br />
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Just joining us now? Get "Back to Swell" with us:<br />
<a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2015/11/november-back-to-swell-challenge.html"><b><span style="color: black;">Challenge #1</span></b></a><br />
<a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2015/11/back-to-swell-challenge-2-pick-book.html"><b><span style="color: black;">Challenge #2</span></b></a><br />
<b><a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2015/11/back-to-swell-challenge-3-make-plan-to.html"><span style="color: black;">Challenge #3</span></a><span style="color: #444444;"> </span></b><br />
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<b style="text-align: center;">Back to Swell Challenge #5 is to make at least one recipe this weekend that will freeze beautifully, and be at the ready for busy nights ahead.</b></div>
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Part of the reason I am able to spend time taking care of myself this month is because I've gotten a jump start on family dinners. Family dinners are something that is really important to me, but I don't have the time-- or interest-- to cook dinner every night. So, what I do is spend a little time here and there cooking in bulk, and then I stock our freezer with homemade meals that I can pull out on busy days.<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Not sure what freezes well? Here are a few fabulous, freezer-friendly Fall and Winter recipes:</span><br />
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<li><b><span style="color: #444444;"><a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2012/04/super-easy-kale-pesto-and-many-meals-it.html">Kale-Walnut Pesto</a></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: #444444;"><a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2013/11/slow-cooked-beef-barbacoa-dutch-french.html">Beef Barbacoa</a></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: #444444;"><a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2013/10/hearty-vegetarian-three-bean-pumpkin.html">Three Bean Pumpkin Chili</a></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: #444444;"><a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2013/10/sunday-soup-spicy-farro-chickpea-and.html">Farro Chickpea Chorizo Stew</a></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: #444444;"><a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2013/10/sunday-soup-curried-lentil-soup-with.html">Curried Lentil Soup</a></span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: #444444;"><a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2010/01/big-batch-of-enchiladas.html">Chicken Enchiladas</a></span></b></li>
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To simplify cooking ahead, I also put together two instantly downloadable ebooks for those who really want to create a stash of homemade goodness. In order to make these as accessible as can be,<br />
as a special treat to all of you doing the Back to Swell Challenge, I am offering a bundle of both ebooks, two for the price of one! Please note that you must purchase the bundle through the red button below in order to get this limited-time Back to Swell Challenge discount:<br />
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The Original Stock Your Freezer in a Snap ebook included shopping lists, recipes, packaging recommendations and reheating instructions for Zucchini-Carrot Fritters, Baked Taquitos, Creamy Pot Pies, Easy Lasagna, an Enchilada Casserole, Mediterranean Beef Stew, my Go-To Turkey Chili, Oven-Baked Meatballs, Power Pesto, Sloppy Joe's, Posole Stew, and Tahini-Flax Chicken Parm. More info on this ebook can be found <a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2013/10/the-scoop-on-bonus-hours-faq-on-stock.html"><b><span style="color: black;">here</span></b></a>. (Or purchase it above to get the Challenge discount.)<br />
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The Second Batch of Stock Your Freezer in a Snap focuses on some of my family's favorite gluten-free and vegetarian recipes, and more info on that ebook can be found <a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2015/03/stock-your-freezer-in-snap-second-batch.html"><b><span style="color: black;">here</span></b></a>. The shopping lists, recipes, reheating instructions, packaging recs, and step by step photos include: Mediterranean Stuffed Shells, Lentil-Sweet Potato Stew, Stratas, Roasted Carrot-Cashew Pesto, a Polenta Casserole, Loaded Veggie Enchiladas, Calzones, Broccoli-Arugula-Parmesan Pesto, Cheese and Chard Twice Baked Potatoes, Greek Stuffed Peppers, Black Bean Fiesta Soup, and a Red Coconut Curry.<br />
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Once you've selected the recipe(s) you're going to make this weekend, leave a comment below to be entered in this week's drawing for a little "birthday" present. Two more options for bonus entries: take a pic of your freezer-friendly recipe and tag @swellmom, using the hashtag #backtoswell on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/swellmom"><b><span style="color: black;">Instagram</span></b></a>, and/or leave a comment on the daily challenge post over on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mealsinasnap"><span style="color: black;"><b>the FB page</b></span></a>.</div>
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The Full Plate Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08194589533027136349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8004453958589370857.post-63214610231197984112015-11-05T01:30:00.000-08:002015-11-22T06:24:19.412-08:00Back to Swell Challenge #4: cup of tea <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Back to Swell Challenge #4 is to hit the pause button and enjoy a cup of tea</b></div>
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Steal a moment of quiet at home, or meet a friend out for a cup of tea. Your choice.<br />
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I don't know about you, but I need gentle reminders to stay hydrated. In the chillier months, I try to keep a stash of herb teas at the ready, since I find that one of the most enjoyable ways to get half my weight of water, in ounces, down the hatch. These are a few of my current favorites:<br />
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What are your favorite teas? Leave a comment below letting me know if there are any great ones I should try and you'll be entered in this week's drawing for a "birthday" present. Two more options for bonus entries: take a pic of your quiet moment, tag @swellmom, and use the hashtag #backtoswell on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/swellmom"><b><span style="color: black;">Instagram</span></b></a>, and/or leave a comment on the daily challenge post over on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mealsinasnap"><span style="color: black;"><b>the FB page</b></span></a>.<br />
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Just joining us now? Get "Back to Swell" with us:<br />
<a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2015/11/november-back-to-swell-challenge.html"><b><span style="color: black;">Challenge #1</span></b></a><br />
<a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2015/11/back-to-swell-challenge-2-pick-book.html"><b><span style="color: black;">Challenge #2</span></b></a><br />
<b><a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2015/11/back-to-swell-challenge-3-make-plan-to.html"><span style="color: black;">Challenge #3</span></a><span style="color: #444444;"> </span></b><br />
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The Full Plate Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08194589533027136349noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8004453958589370857.post-45365942232735274752015-11-04T02:30:00.000-08:002015-11-22T06:23:51.003-08:00Back to Swell Challenge #3: make a plan to meet a friend for a walk<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Challenge #3 is to make a plan to meet a friend for a walk on </b></div>
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<b>either </b><b>Wednesday, Thursday and/or Friday of this week</b></div>
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Once you've asked a friend and have a plan, leave a comment below to be entered in this week's drawing for a "birthday" present. Two more options for bonus entries: take a pic of you and your friend out walking, use the hastag #backtoswell and tag @swellmom on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/swellmom"><b><span style="color: black;">Instagram</span></b></a>, and/or leave a comment on the daily challenge post over on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mealsinasnap"><span style="color: black;"><b>the FB page</b></span></a>.<br />
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If we pass out on our walks, please introduce yourself!<br />
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Just joining the Back to Swell Challenge now:<br />
<a href="http://www.fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2015/11/november-back-to-swell-challenge.html"><b><span style="color: black;">Challenge #1: get outside</span></b></a><br />
<a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2015/11/back-to-swell-challenge-2-pick-book.html"><b><span style="color: black;">Challenge #2: pick a book</span></b></a><br />
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For <a href="http://www.fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2015/11/back-to-swell-challenge-2-pick-book.html">Challenge #2</a>, I went for a long walk with my friend, Dawn, from <a href="http://nokiddingnutrition.com/">No Kidding Nutrition</a>, and picked two books (overachiever that I am, ha). I went to <a href="http://www.elmstreetbooks.com/">our local bookstore</a> to peruse their recs, picking out what promises to be a light, fun read by foodie legend, Ruth Reichl, but they didn't have the second title I'd been wanting to read so I bought one locally and ordered the other off Amazon. Here are my amazon affiliate links for both books, in case they've piqued your interest:<br />
<a href="http://amzn.to/1OmtqDQ"><b><span style="color: black;">Ruth Reichl's "Delicious" </span></b></a><br />
<a href="http://amzn.to/1RPK7Fr"><b><span style="color: black;">Rachel Macy Stafford's "Hands Free Life"</span></b></a>The Full Plate Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08194589533027136349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8004453958589370857.post-42625307418678920812015-11-03T03:00:00.000-08:002015-11-22T06:23:28.600-08:00Back to Swell Challenge #2: pick a book<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Back to Swell Challenge #2: keep up with your <a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2015/11/november-back-to-swell-challenge.html">:30 walk outside</a>, and pick a book you're going to read in November</b></div>
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Hope everyone had <a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2015/11/november-back-to-swell-challenge.html">a fabulous walk </a>yesterday! Sometime just pulling myself away from the laundry, computer and errands, even if just for :30, makes a total difference. I thoroughly enjoyed a long hoof around town yesterday with a dear college friend, and today I am meeting up with my friend, Dawn, who runs <a href="http://nokiddingnutrition.com/">No Kidding Nutrition</a>.<br />
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As for the book, I can't wait to cull through the stack on my bedside table or treat myself to a new book from <a href="http://www.elmstreetbooks.com/">our bookstore</a> in town.<br />
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Don't think you have enough quiet minutes in your day to actually <i>read</i> this month? Here's another option: a friend recently turned me on to <a href="http://www.overdrive.com/"><b><span style="color: black;">Overdrive</span></b></a>, which allows me to check out audio books from my local library, download them to my iphone, and listen to them as I walk. Awesome.<br />
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Once you've selected the book you're going to read and gone for your walk, leave a comment below to be entered in this week's drawing for a "birthday" present. Bonus entry if you show me you're also keeping <a href="http://www.fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2015/11/november-back-to-swell-challenge.html"><b><span style="color: black;">Challenge #1</span></b></a> up. Two more options for bonus entries: take a pic of your book, hashtag it #backtoswell and tag @swellmom on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/swellmom"><b><span style="color: black;">Instagram</span></b></a>, and/or leave a comment on the daily challenge post over on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mealsinasnap"><span style="color: black;"><b>the FB page</b></span></a>.<br />
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Just joining me? Here's <a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2015/11/november-back-to-swell-challenge.html"><b><span style="color: black;">the scoop</span></b></a> on the November Back to Swell Challenge.The Full Plate Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08194589533027136349noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8004453958589370857.post-69212005722707324522015-11-02T07:11:00.001-08:002015-11-22T06:23:01.231-08:00November "Back to Swell" Challenge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today is the first Monday in November, which also happens to be my birthday month. So, for these first few weeks, I have fifteen special challenge for myself-- and any of you who would like to join me. {Yes, there will be parties and presents involved!}</div>
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Rather than get caught up in the frenzy of upcoming holidays, or wallowing in the grays that keep springing out of my head, I'm putting a little spring in my step, and making the first half of November a "Back To Swell" Challenge. I'd love for all of you busy moms to join me.</div>
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Here's how it will work:</div>
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<li>There will be 15 Back-to-Swell Challenges posted here on the blog between now - November 20th. If you complete the challenge, leave a comment on that blog post, post a pic of you doing the challenge using the #backtoswell hashtag and tag @swellmom on <a href="https://instagram.com/swellmom"><b><span style="color: black;">Instagram</span></b></a> and/or leave a comment on that day's Challenge on the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mealsinasnap"><span style="color: black;"><b>Meals in a Snap Facebook</b></span> </a>page.</li>
<li>I will randomly award a few little "birthday presents" to those moms who are getting themselves Back to Swell. Win-win-- not only will you be taking even better care of yourself, you'll also have a chance to win a little pressie. </li>
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<b>The Challenge for Monday, November 2 is to take a walk outside for <i>at least</i> :30 minutes.</b></div>
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Remember, comment below once you've done it. Tag a pic of your walk on Instagram #backtoswell or show me a pic from your walk on the Day 1 Challenge over on the Facebook page. </div>
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This has become our go-to after school snack. A sweet treat full of nourishing ingredients to power the kids until dinnertime.<br />
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<li><b>2 ripe bananas</b></li>
<li><b>2-4 pitted Medjool dates (to sweeten)</b></li>
<li><b>2-4 heaping Tablespoons nut butter (I tend to use almond)</b></li>
<li><b>3-4 cups almond milk (or other non-dairy or dairy milk, of choice; our favorite is <a href="http://www.califiafarms.com/products/almondmilk/coconut-almondmilk">Calafia coconut-almond milk</a>)</b></li>
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<b>Probiotic Berry-Banana Smoothie</b></div>
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<li><b>2 cups kefir (sweetened or unsweetened, plain or flavored, your choice)</b></li>
<li><b>1 cup non-dairy or dairy milk (I usually use hemp or almond milk)</b></li>
<li><b>1 cup organic strawberries (or mixed berries)</b></li>
<li><b>optional - 2-4 pitted dates to sweeten</b></li>
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Packed with protein to fuel my kiddos through sports, playing in the yard, and homework.<br />
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<b>"Peanut Butter and Jelly" Smoothie</b></div>
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<li><b>2 cups non-dairy or dairy milk (our favorite for smoothies is <a href="http://www.pacificfoods.com/food/non-dairy-beverages/nut-grain-beverages/hemp-vanilla.aspx">vanilla hemp</a> or <a href="http://www.pacificfoods.com/food/non-dairy-beverages/nut-grain-beverages/organic-unsweetened-almond-vanilla.aspx">almond milk</a>)</b></li>
<li><b>2 cups whole milk kefir (we like <a href="http://lifewaykefir.com/family/organic-kefir/">these ones </a>from Lifeway)</b></li>
<li><b>1/2 cup nut butter (I use almond butter)</b></li>
<li><b>2 cups frozen organic mixed berries</b></li>
<li><b>optional - you can add maple syrup, honey or a few pitted dates for sweetness, though this probably won't be necessary</b></li>
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The Full Plate Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08194589533027136349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8004453958589370857.post-12088995894801433442015-09-15T07:20:00.001-07:002015-09-15T07:20:50.650-07:00the easiest dinner after a day of apple crisp making: hearty chimichurri rice and bean soup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I needed a dinner option last night that was easy. And vegetarian. And that everyone would enjoy. And that could be made with minimal effort...<br />
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Now on the tenth (!) year as a back-to-school tradition, we'd spent the morning making apple crisp for the boys' teachers, the afternoon swimming at a friend's, and the early evening chauffeuring to physical therapy for one, cross-training for the other. By the time we rolled home-- at dinnertime-- I really wanted/needed someone else to tackle dinner.<br />
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Trader Joe's to the rescue. The boys sampled this while we were picking up our (zillion pounds) of apples and both claimed it was really good. Three ingredients into a pot? Sounds good to me too.<br />
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Special bonus that all the ingredients can be kept on hand in the pantry and freezer. So, whether you find yourself in need of a night off of cooking because you made apple crisp for 20 families, or just because you're a fan of the quick and easy, this one's a keeper.<br />
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<b>Trader Joe's Chimichurri Rice and Black Bean Soup</b><br />
<b>recipe credit going to the nice lady giving out samples in the Darien, CT store</b><br />
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<b>one 32-oz carton Roasted Tomato-Red Pepper Soup</b><br />
<b>one or two 14-oz can(s) black beans, rinsed and drained</b><br />
<b>one 16-oz bag Chimichurri Rice (freezer section)</b><br />
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<b>optional - avocado</b><br />
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For posterity's sake, I'm including a few photos from the apple crisp making as well. Each year I think, "should we do it again?" And each year, it's the one cooking project the kids really look forward to. So, I embraced the happy chaos again, and hope that this token of thanks for all their hard work in the year ahead is enjoyed by each teacher's family.<br />
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I know it drives some of you crazy that we don't use a recipe for our apple crisp. I linked a few apple crisp recipes here in <a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2009/09/apple-crisp-our-back-to-school.html">this post from 2009</a>. This pic from <a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2009/09/second-apple-crisp-batch-of-school-year.html">later in 2009</a> always brings a smile. And I recall that <a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2013/09/annual-apple-crisp-making.html">back in 2013</a> we attempted to apple pick before embarking on the project. Lesson learned that apples aren't really in season when school starts here in CT. The Full Plate Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08194589533027136349noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8004453958589370857.post-13704622292130504532015-09-13T17:04:00.000-07:002015-11-20T09:34:28.009-08:00Back-To-School Week 1 Dinner and Freezer Recap<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am often asked to explain how I cook ahead/how often I cook, etc. I have a lot of friends who really want to figure this whole dinner gig out, but feel overwhelmed and don't know where to start. So, I thought sharing my (honest) method to the madness might be helpful. This will be the first post in a monthlong series so my friends can see the way I create a stash of homemade meals in the freezer, so I can feed my family well--even on the busiest of days.<br />
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Some weeks are smoother than others. This past week ended up looking <i>nothing</i> as I envisioned it would. I had these pipe dreams of the kids heading back to school, and me getting this big jump start on stocking the freezer, spending all of this time working out, catching up with friends, yadda yadda yadda. Well, that didn't happen. My children didn't even start school til Wednesday, and then the bulk of my free time ended up being spent in surprise medical appointments for myself, and playing catch-up with office piles, meetings, etc. Better luck next week. In the meantime:<br />
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<i>I started the week with three tubs of <a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2011/01/perfect-meal-for-snowy-day-slowly.html"><span style="color: black;">Bolognese</span></a> in the freezer. </i><br />
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<b><u>Monday (Labor Day)</u></b>: That afternoon I took a few minutes-- like 15-- to <span style="color: black;"><a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2015/09/back-to-school-back-to-swell.html"><span style="color: black;">make a big batch of Kale-Almond Pesto</span></a>, not to eat that night, just to have on hand in the freezer</span>. Dinner was grilled sausages/veggie burger and a bunch of prepared salads picked up from <span style="color: black;"><a href="http://mrsgreens.com/locations/new-canaan/"><span style="color: black;">Mrs. Green's</span></a> (Moroccan carrot slaw, a quinoa salad, potato salad, green beans with shallots, and smashed lima beans from <a href="http://www.kibberia.com/"><span style="color: black;">Kibberia</span></a>, which they carry in their prepared food case).</span><br />
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<b><u>Tuesday (by kids' request)</u></b>: Cheese tortellini topped with kale-almond pesto (for our vegetarian child + me) and Bolognese (for our 'meatatarian' child + my husband). I didn't actually do any cooking beyond boiling water, and cutting up a few pieces of fruit to have on the side, because I was able to dip into <a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2015/09/back-to-school-back-to-swell.html"><b><span style="color: black;">our freezer stash</span></b></a>, still ending up with 2 more tubs of Bolognese and a bunch of pesto on hand in the freezer. <br />
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<b><u>Wednesday</u></b>: Tween book club at our local library means my older child gets pizza and treats at the library and three of us go out simultaneously to the local sushi place. (Monthly tradition that we all enjoy.)<br />
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<b><u>Thursday</u></b>: All I could think was, "holy moly I am *not* in my back-to-school groove yet...and who knew that I'd be spending all this time this week at MD appts for me. Ugh, annoying." So, I got by with a little help from my friend, <a href="http://www.traderjoes.com/digin/tag/Indian"><span style="color: black;">Trader Joe's</span></a>. We had an Indian feast from their frozen section: chicken tikka masala + vegetable biryani + lamb kofta + saag paneer + naan (heat everything in the oven while the kids are bathing) + I cooked up a bag of frozen peas + chopped an apple + sat and relaxed.<br />
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<b><u>Friday</u></b>: I found/made *just a few minutes* to prep family dinner before we went swimming at a friend's:<br />
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<li>Picked up a marinated kale salad from <a href="https://greenandtonic.com/"><span style="color: black;">Green and Tonic</span></a> earlier in the day (when I was treating myself to a smoothie)</li>
<li>Picked up lamb chops and a white bean-pasta salad at <a href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/"><span style="color: black;">Whole Foods</span></a> (grilled the lamb chops when we got home from swimming; white bean-pasta for our vegetarian child's entree)</li>
<li>Peeled, chopped and roasted a butternut squash (tossed in olive oil + cumin + cinnamon + chili powder + turmeric + salt and pepper at 425 until fork tender before we went swimming, then turned the oven off to keep it warm/room temp til we got home)</li>
<li>Chopped up cucumbers and tomatoes (a nice neighbor with a green thumb had given us) and dressed them in olive oil + lemon juice + salt and pepper</li>
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<b style="text-decoration: underline;">Saturday</b>: kids and a sitter had a vegetarian baked pasta dish and salad I picked up at Whole Foods (when I ran in for the lamb on Friday)<br />
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<b><u>Sunday</u></b>: I found myself with time to cook, so decided to make something I could freeze:<br />
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<li>Popped a 4.5lb pork shoulder into the crockpot with 2 cups of white wine + 1/4 cup cider vinegar+ 10 cloves of garlic + 4T ground sage + 2 T ground mustard seed + salt & pepper for 8 hours on low. We had 1/3 of the shredded pork for dinner tonight, slathered in BBQ sauce, and I froze two tubs of pork for future dinners. I purposefully let the braising liquid be rather neutral so I can season the pork, depending upon the future meal (BBQ, Mexican, Asian….)</li>
<li>Made some quick pickled onions (1 red onion, thinly sliced + 1/2 cup red wine vinegar + salt and pepper in a saucepan over low heat until liquid evaporates)</li>
<li>Roasted new potatoes</li>
<li>Tossed arugula in lemon juice and olive oil</li>
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<i>Going into next week, here's what I have on hand in the freezer:</i><br />
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<li><i><b><u>2 tubs of Shredded Pork</u></b> (that can become tacos, sliders, stir-fry, quesadillas, salad, hash, soup, etc.)</i></li>
<li><i><b><u>7 tubs of Kale-Almond Pesto</u></b> (that can go over pasta, get stirred into soup or risotto, become a pizza/flatbread topping, can make a gooey, protein-packed grilled cheese, etc.)</i></li>
<li><i><b><u>2 tubs of Bolognese</u></b> (that I use as a pasta topping or lasagna layer)</i></li>
<li><i>I'm also long on Trader Joe's Macaroni and Cheese and Indian entrees, and a variety of frozen raviolis, which I can pull out in a pinch until our homemade stash builds up. </i></li>
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Going forward, my hope is to whip up 1-2 freezer-friendly recipes/ week. Most of them will come from my Stock Your Freezer in a Snap ebooks, because those are tried and true favorites. If you want to join me, you're welcome to download your own set of done-for-you shopping lists, recipes, and packaging recommendations. You can either follow along with recipes I mention, or choose your own freezer-friendly recipes to tackle:<br />
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<li><a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2013/10/the-scoop-on-bonus-hours-faq-on-stock.html"><b><span style="color: black;">Stock Your Freezer in a Snap</span></b></a></li>
<li><a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2015/03/stock-your-freezer-in-snap-second-batch.html"><b><span style="color: black;">Stock Your Freezer in a Snap - Second Batch</span></b></a></li>
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Hopefully this post helps you see how I keep ahead of the dinner curve (most nights!). Here's to bonus hours, and family dinners, even on the busiest of days!!The Full Plate Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08194589533027136349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8004453958589370857.post-71265024943677049982015-09-08T05:06:00.000-07:002015-09-08T05:06:25.948-07:00back to school = back to swell <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After the best summer ever, my kiddos are heading back to school. If you've been reading this blog for a while, you know what means-- it's time to start stocking the fridge and freezer with homemade goodness. But there's one difference this year…<br />
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I spent the plane ride home laying out how <i>I</i> was going to achieve my own goals in the time that they're in school. {Surely I am not the only one who thinks back-to-school rivals New Years in terms of fresh starts!} Yep, I tallied the hours they'll be in school, and then I started {totally anally} subtracting hours for all the things I need to do, and all the things I want to do. And the truth is, it didn't allow a lot of time to be running to the supermarket and playing Happy Homemaker each day.<br />
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Hmm… by now you know that family dinners are important to me. So, next, I laid out each day's afternoon chauffeuring schedule. Whoa. As much as I try to be thoughtful about after school stuff, that was all over the place-- some days family dinner could only happen at 5:00 {which means dad wouldn't be there}, some days it's at 7:30+ {which is dangerously close to my little one's bedtime}, and some days it's virtually impossible to get four people to the table even close the same time. And the real eye-opener was that there are very few days when I am home around dinner time {whatever time that may be} to do the cooking. Thankfully, I have some tools up my sleeve. {Exhibit A:<b> <a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2013/10/the-scoop-on-bonus-hours-faq-on-stock.html"><span style="color: black;">The First Batch</span></a></b>; Exhibit B: <a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2015/03/stock-your-freezer-in-snap-second-batch.html"><b><span style="color: black;">The Second Batch</span></b></a>}<br />
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My plan to make this work starts slow. I've gone through both <a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2013/10/the-scoop-on-bonus-hours-faq-on-stock.html"><b><span style="color: black;">Meals in a Snap</span></b></a> booklets, as well as some oldie but goodies from the blog and picked out 1-2 recipes to make each week. A stash of homemade meals doesn't happen overnight… but pretty soon our freezer will be well stocked.<br />
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The first two recipes I whipped up: a big {slow-cooked} batch of <a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2011/01/perfect-meal-for-snowy-day-slowly.html"><b><span style="color: black;">Bolognese</span></b></a> for my 'meatarian' son, and a super quick and easy stash of <a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2013/11/magimix-review-stocking-my-freezer-with.html"><b><span style="color: black;">Kale-Almond Pesto</span></b></a> that my vegetarian son-- and all of us-- love. <br />
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I also have a few of the Veggie Calzones on hand in the freezer {made last May, from the <a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2015/03/stock-your-freezer-in-snap-second-batch.html"><b><span style="color: black;">Stock Your Freezer in a Snap - The Second Batch ebook</span></b></a>} which make great "front seat to backseat" snacks or meals, if I'm in a pinch.<br />
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For those who want to follow along, I'll check back in and let you know what's getting tucked in the freezer next.<br />
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Here's to a great school year ahead, and to all of us busy moms getting fabulous homemade dinners on the table, while getting back to swell!The Full Plate Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08194589533027136349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8004453958589370857.post-71275189824220326582015-08-23T19:02:00.004-07:002015-08-23T21:40:20.473-07:00what a summer!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Several of you have asked, "what on earth I've been up to", since-- clearly-- I haven't been blogging. Here's the answer, in pictures.<br />
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First, the kiddos went to sleep away camp. To say they had a ball would be an understatement.<br />
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And, while they were off at camp, my husband and I tackled a few Northeastern peaks, in anticipation of a family hiking trip in the Swiss Alps, that we'd excitedly planned all year.<br />
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Slight change in plans when our little one broke his leg on a backpacking trip at camp… but we still went on a family adventure, taking trains all over Italy and Switzerland. Different trip than we'd planned, but <i>totally</i> amazing, nonetheless. A trip so special, none of us will soon forget it. <br />
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Then, since a summer isn't complete without a few weeks spent out West, in the mountains, we flew straight on through from Zurich, Switzerland to Sun Valley, Idaho, where we've been enjoying the company of Meme and Papa, my parents, who get to live out here.<br />
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All of this free time and travel means that I can count what I've cooked this summer on two-- no, maybe one-- hand. We ate out <i>a lot</i>, and when home, I fell into a delicious rhythm of just a few go-to meals: </div>
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Several iterations of <a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2010/11/quick-easy-bouillabaisse.html">Bouillabaise</a>...<br />
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and a summer salad of heirloom tomatoes, fresh corn, grilled chicken (tofu for my vegetarian son), chunks of avocado, roasted garlic cloves and topped with mango salsa that everyone loves and I keep making again and again.<br />
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We've also enjoyed our fare share of s'mores<br />
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If you've been reading this blog for a while, you know my mantra is "cook once, eat at least twice". So, I've gotten in the habit of making big batches of the <a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2009/09/apple-crisp-our-back-to-school.html">fruit crisp topping</a> and storing it in the fridge for the next time I've got ripe fruit. Handy. Since one should always have a fruit crisp at the ready.<br />
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Before leaving on these travels, I did restock our freezer with a few <a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2009/07/greens-cheese-pie-for-our-wednesday.html">Greens and Cheese Pies</a>, because I wanted to be assured that when we do (eventually) roll home, a nourishing, delicious meal will be waiting for us. And that's just the start of my plan to enter this school year with a stash of meals in the freezer, and the "bonus hours" that result from cooking ahead. So, stick around the blog if you're like me and want the focus this Fall to be on stocking our freezers with goodness, and taking great care of ourselves. The Full Plate Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08194589533027136349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8004453958589370857.post-4671131134877132182015-06-16T07:21:00.000-07:002015-06-16T07:36:24.086-07:00the month of pretty much not cooking… a few of my favorite meal hacks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Another fabulous school year wrapped up for the kids. </div>
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This month's been hard, as I worked through excruciating physical therapy and navigated anti-inflammatory meds that made me bloat up, feel down and just want to nap. And so began the month-of-not-cooking... </div>
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Who knows if this "month" will extend all summer. But we all need to eat, and I like to feed my family well-- even if I don't feel up to cooking-- so here's a peek into some of my mealtime hacks:</div>
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For lunches on the go, I've become a big fan of <a href="http://greenandtonic.com/site2/locations/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Green and Tonic</b></span></a>'s Summer Roll. My older son's favorite is the Burrito Bowl. And I've been known to pick up two Soba Noodle Salads, pair them with a protein and call it dinner. </div>
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I've been keeping at least two tubs of this <a href="http://eatwellembracelife.com/"><b><span style="color: black;">Eat Well Embrace Life</span></b></a> hummus on hand for easy, protein-packed snacks. Good stuff. Our local market, <a href="https://stewartsmarket.com/"><b><span style="color: black;">Walter Stewart's</span></b></a>, carries a bunch of different kinds and friends out West echoed their love for this stuff, so you should be able to snag a few tubs by you too. <br />
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For the few meals I have cooked this month, I've kept it super easy.<br />
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And one time I forgot to say, "no" and found myself needing to bring a homemade app to a gathering. After kicking myself, I thought back on what's simple and crowd pleasing for young and old alike. A riff on <a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2009/12/easy-appetizer-savory-christmas.html"><b><span style="color: black;">this one</span></b></a>. You can see I just mixed the pesto into the cheese mixture and topped each one with a half a cherry tomato this go round. Everyone loved them. </div>
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So, from running into a bunch of you around town, I <i>know</i> I'm not the only one who's given up cooking either in the short term or for the summer. Do you have any favorite meals you've been picking up or cobbling together? Come chilly weather, we can all gather in our kitchens again and stock those freezers with goodness. Until then, let's hear your favorite mealtime hacks.<br />
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Well, I will fully admit to not spending a whole lot of time in the kitchen. The sun is <i>finally </i>out in the Northeast, and so am I. But here's what I've been whipping up...<br />
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To keep my skin clear and bright, smoothies every morning. I combine 2 cups of water, coconut water or almond milk + 1 packet of <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=731852&u=917703&m=54577&urllink=&afftrack=%22%3EALOHA%20Daily%20Good%20Greens%20-%20Original%20Greens%3C/a%3E"><b><span style="color: black;">ALOHA Daily Good Greens</span></b></a> + 1/4 - 1/2 cup of a good fat like hazelnuts, almonds or avocado + 1/2 - 1 cup of fresh or frozen fruit.<br />
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My other morning ritual? 1 cup coffee + 1 Tablespoon <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CQ7TNDK/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00CQ7TNDK&linkCode=as2&tag=meainasna-20&linkId=T6CF555QKZNIHU3Y"><b><span style="color: black;">coconut oil</span></b></a> + 1-2 scoops <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K6JEON4/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00K6JEON4&linkCode=as2&tag=meainasna-20&linkId=JMCLNSHNUYJFL7TB"><b><span style="color: black;">collagen</span></b></a>. Sounds weird, tastes delish. And keeps me looking 33 vs 43.<br />
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There's a lot of blending in the Spring. Quick and easy… and makes meals come together quickly. One recent fav:<br />
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I've also made sure to keep a few tubs of pesto on hand for quick weeknight dinners. <a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2012/04/super-easy-kale-pesto-and-many-meals-it.html"><b><span style="color: black;">Kale Pesto</span></b></a> is a go-to, and another that's become a recent fav is Carrot-Cashew Pesto. Deelish. This is one of the recipes in the <a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2015/03/stock-your-freezer-in-snap-second-batch.html"><b><span style="color: black;">Second Batch of Stock Your Freezer in a Snap</span></b></a>, which you can <a href="https://sowl.co/6mrpV"><b><span style="color: black;">purchase here</span></b></a> if you don't already have the instant download. Lots of good vegetarian, gluten-free, and family friendly freezer recipes in there that you can whip up.<br />
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My kids love this Carrot-Cashew one because it's creamy and sweet.<br />
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I love to spread this one on naan and make a pizza dinner, which has been pleasing both the vegetarians and non-vegetarians around here.<br />
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That kind of dinner comes together quickly, which is perfect because I find we're on on fields, tracks and whatnot well into the evenings most nights.<br />
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My other fav, if games, matches, belt tests or meets fall right at lunchtime or dinnertime, is the snack bar at our local park. My personal favorite? Emad's Falafel Platter. <a href="http://newcanaanite.com/sign-of-spring-emad-opens-friday-at-mead-park-24372"><b><span style="color: black;">If you're at Mead Park, it's a must try</span></b></a>.<br />
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I was trying to think back on the past month and the only real 'cooking' I've done was to restock our supply of <a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2010/01/big-batch-of-enchiladas.html"><b><span style="color: black;">enchiladas</span></b></a> for the freezer. I've taken to making large trays of chicken ones, and packaging up <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L60P8DW/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00L60P8DW&linkCode=as2&tag=meainasna-20&linkId=L5CCT4KEYMQRJWNB"><span style="color: black;">individual containers</span></a> </b>of vegetarian ones for my older son. Have that system down pat so we can all enjoy the 'same' meal.<br />
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On Cinqo de Mayo we had both sets of grandparents visiting, so I whipped a chicken and veggie tray of enchiladas out of the freezer and served them alongside that delicious <a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2012/01/romaine-with-mango-jicama-cucumbers-and.html"><b><span style="color: black;">Romaine, Jicama, Mango Salad</span></b></a> that's an oldie but goodie on the blog.<br />
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Plus, since that enchilada recipe makes a ton, we were able to surprise our son's dedicated Robotics Team coaches and teachers with a Cinqo de Mayo feast too. Ole! <br />
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Anyway, given the choice, we're taking most of our meals outside<br />
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But then there are those times when you think, "I want to be good… but man of man, do I also want a decadent treat!". And that's when I poke around sites I like and find recipes like this <a href="http://ohsheglows.com/2015/04/04/banoffee-pie-from-my-new-roots/"><b><span style="color: black;">Banoffee Pie from Oh She Glows</span></b></a> that make me swoon.<br />
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Whipped this up to rave reviews this week...</div>
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As one commenter said on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mealsinasnap"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Facebook page</b></span></a>, "<span style="background-color: #f6f7f8; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">I love chia pudding </span><span class="emoticon emoticon_smile" style="background-color: #f6f7f8; background-image: url(https://fbstatic-a.akamaihd.net/rsrc.php/v2/yi/r/0md5QvUAw37.png); background-position: 0px -775px; background-size: auto; color: #141823; display: inline-block; font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; height: 16px; line-height: 16px; vertical-align: top; width: 16px;" title=":)"></span><span style="background-color: #f6f7f8;"><span style="color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, lucida grande, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"> But I think you have to like tapioca pudding to deal with the texture. Just my opinion….." </span></span></span>and I'd totally agree. We happen to love it around here.<br />
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As you can see, I had some ripe bananas just begging to become a wholesome snack, so this go round, I decided to make the chia pudding banana-flavored… but then at the last minute I added walnuts too for some extra good fat. If you have nut allergies, you can absolutely omit the walnuts, no problem, and you can use whatever milk your family enjoys-- be it dairy, seed, soy or nut.<br />
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OK, so the preparation is super simple-- first you blend 2 cups of milk {whichever type your using} + 2 bananas + 1/2 cup walnuts {optional} + 1 Tablespoon vanilla + 1 teaspoon cinnamon {or more, to taste-- I like our cinnamon-y so I added as much as a Tablespoon} + a dash of ginger {optional, start with a scant 1/2 teaspoon and go from there til you get to desired taste}. Once this mixture is smooth...<br />
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you'll simply pour it over 2/3 cup of chia seeds, then either stir well-- or shake-- and place the bowl into the fridge overnight. In the morning you'll have a thick pudding to enjoy for a protein-packed breakfast, or a special after school snack. </div>
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<b>Banana-Walnut Chia Seed Pudding</b></div>
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<b>2 cups of milk {dairy, nut, seed, or soy-- your choice}</b></div>
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<b>2 bananas</b></div>
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<b>1 Tablespoon vanilla</b></div>
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<b>Blend all but the chia seeds until mixture is smooth. Place chia seeds in a bowl or jar large enough to hold whole batch of pudding. Pour banana mixture over the chia seeds and stir-- or shake-- to combine. Place container in fridge overnight. </b></div>
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<b>Blueberry-Almond Smoothie with ALOHA Daily Good Greens</b></div>
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<b>1 cup unsweetened almond milk</b><br />
<b>1 cup water (or more to reach desired consistency)</b><br />
<b>1 cup frozen or fresh organic blueberries</b><br />
<b>1 or 2 packet(s) <span style="color: #444444;"><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=255453&m=54577&u=917703"><span style="color: #444444;">ALOHA Daily Good Greens</span></a> </span></b><br />
<b>1/4 cup raw almonds</b><br />
<b>hearty handful organic spinach (about 2 cups)</b><br />
<b>optional - 1 banana (if you like your smoothies sweeter)</b><br />
<b>optional - 1/4 avocado (if you like your smoothies creamier)</b><br />
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Looking for other smoothie ideas? Here are a few more favorites:<br />
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<li><a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2013/05/avocado-mango-smoothie.html"><span style="color: #444444;"><b>Avocado-Mango Smoothie</b></span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2013/03/after-school-snack-super-green-machine.html"><span style="color: #444444;"><b>Green Machine Smoothies</b></span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2014/01/i-have-crush-on-day-4-of-blood-sugar.html"><span style="color: #444444;"><b>Ginger-Cucumber Smoothie</b></span></a></li>
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Wow, after a whirlwind two-week school break, and <i>a lot</i> of restaurant meals {achem… and fruity, frozen drinks}, I am ready to dial things back a bit. Don't get me wrong, I love it when someone else cooks for me. But, about this time each year I start to crave simpler meals. Recipes that take just a few minutes to make. Ones where veggies or some lean protein are the highlight.<br />
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Easy is key. And not just because today I don't have time to cook because <b><i><u>I am picking one of my children's "airport treat" pack of Trident bubblegum off of an entire load of vacation laundry</u></i></b>… don't get me started. Anyway, today I wanted-- and needed-- a quick quick quick and easy lunch. It's still pretty chilly here in CT, so soup sounded good. And in that department, I have a two-ingredient fav...</div>
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If you've been following me for a while, you know I am a big fan of bone broth. And, hopefully, you have some of your own kicking around your freezer. You do? Good. <a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2013/01/simple-mineral-rich-bone-broth.html"><b><span style="color: black;">Recipe here</span></b></a>, if you don't already have it.<br />
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<b>Simple Clean Eating Veggie Soup</b><br />
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<b>1 quart (or two pints) <span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2013/01/simple-mineral-rich-bone-broth.html"><span style="color: black;">homemade bone broth</span></a> </span> </span></b><br />
<b>one 16 oz tub Trader Joe's Healthy 8 Chopped Veggie Mix*</b><br />
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<b>In a soup pot, warm the bone broth and veggies until veggies are desired doneness. I take my broth straight out of the freezer, and it thaws while my veggies are cooking, so the whole process takes about 10-15 minutes. Enjoy warm with some good fat, like a little handful of nuts, for a complete "clean" meal. </b><br />
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* If you're not near a Trader Joe's you can, of course, make your own 1 lb batch of chopped mixed veggies… but I'm a big fan of having someone else do the chopping for me, in this case. If you want to mimic the above mix, it's a combination of broccoli, carrots, green cabbage, red cabbage, jicama, green bell pepper, celery and radishes.<br />
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The red cabbage in that TJ's chopped veggie mix turns your broth a brilliant fushia… be sure to get all that bone broth goodness down the hatch. If no one is looking, it's perfectly appropriate to use a straw….<br />
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Spring is coming to the East Coast… gone are my <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0094GO6ZG/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0094GO6ZG&linkCode=as2&tag=meainasna-20&linkId=H5AKIJ7Z4TL54UJU"><span style="color: black;">YakTrax</span></a>, big boots, and mittens,<br />
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but it's still very much winter when you look around. We'll give it a few more weeks!<br />
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So, we're still embracing the snow. A last hurrah, after what seemed like a very long winter.<br />
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My stash of <a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2015/03/stock-your-freezer-in-snap-second-batch.html"><b><span style="color: #444444;">homemade freezer meals</span></b></a> is still very much appreciated-- especially recipes like Red Coconut Curry {pictured here after a full day of skiing}, Roasted Carrot-Cashew Pesto, Loaded Veggie Calzones, Enchiladas and Greek Stuffed Peppers.<br />
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Nothing beats being able to put a homemade dinner on the table in mere minutes, with minimal effort. I've got dinner 100% under control.<br />
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We're on school break for the next two weeks, so it's going to be quiet here on the blog but by the time I'm back, hopefully the snow will have melted, and we can celebrate Spring with some new, quick and easy recipes. In the meantime, a few of you have asked me for some good "green" ideas for St. Patrick's Day, and I've got you covered. <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/eila/green-foods-for-st-patrick-s-day/" style="color: #38761d; font-weight: bold;">Here's a Pinterest Board full of ideas!</a> And here's <a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2012/03/dont-get-pinched-2012-green-food-round.html"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">a round-up of green food ideas</span></b></a> I assembled a while back, plus if you're looking for a clean idea, <a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2014/03/maintaining-swell-detox-friendly-recipe.html"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">this is a fav</span></b></a>.<span style="color: #38761d;"><b> </b></span></div>
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A successful launch of <a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2015/03/stock-your-freezer-in-snap-second-batch.html"><span style="color: black;"><b>"Stock Your Freezer in a Snap - The Second Batch"</b></span></a> {my second instantly downloadable ebook that guides parents, step-by-step, through creating a freezer stash of healthful, delicious family meals}. If you're a plan-ahead kind of parent, download it now and tuck it away for back-to-school because I am running a launch discount now!<br />
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And, as one last winter hurrah {please say this is the last snow day baking we'll be doing…}, we baked up a giant batch of our favorite <b><a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2009/05/cinnamon-chocolate-brownies.html"><span style="color: black;">Cinnamon-Chocolate Brownies with Chocolate Ganache</span></a> </b>for Vermont Alpine Racing's coach appreciation weekend...<br />
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Here's to a fabulous weekend ahead, full of good food, family and friends! And hopefully something delicious you can just pull from the freezer, during these last few weeks of winter, when we crave cozy, comforting fare. {That's a simple gluten-free lasagna pictured below, made with <a href="https://sowl.co/6mrpV"><b><span style="color: blue;">Stock Your Freezer in a Snap - The Second Batch's</span></b></a> Broccoli-Arugula-Parmesan Pesto. Delish.}<br />
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is good too’, and my 3 year old didn't gag when I bribed him to finish his rice
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Cheers to nourishing, delicious family meals, even on the busiest of days. And bonus hours all around!!</span>The Full Plate Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08194589533027136349noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8004453958589370857.post-3396962428323506792015-02-23T06:23:00.002-08:002015-02-23T06:23:57.368-08:00gluten-free, nut-free version of my {totally decadent} cinnamon chocolate brownies as a school-safe birthday treat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I promise this is the last TREAT post for a while. I don't know about you, but I am feeling the need to dial it back a little. So, the next few posts will be all about delicious, clean eating ideas that are quick and easy. But not today!! Because today is my older son's 12th birthday, and this calls for a celebration-- and some of my {totally decadent} <a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2009/05/cinnamon-chocolate-brownies.html"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Cinnamon-Chocolate Brownies</span></b></a>. {Which I made nut-free and gluten-free this go round, so they could be brought into his classroom and shared with his middle school friends who have allergies and food intolerances.)</div>
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To make them nut-free and gluten-free, follow my same recipe {<a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2009/05/cinnamon-chocolate-brownies.html"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>found here</b></span></a>} but use Ghirardelli chocolate {or other chocolate you know is gluten-free, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004YVOFB6/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004YVOFB6&linkCode=as2&tag=meainasna-20&linkId=GYDGTO3B6L3N6SUH"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">I used this one</span></b></a>} and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0047YYSSA/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0047YYSSA&linkCode=as2&tag=meainasna-20&linkId=UREWNFSHM5FNUF3R"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">King Arthur Gluten-Free Multi-Purpose flour</span></b></a>.<br />
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And if you happen to see this sweet kid around town today, be sure to wish him a happy birthday!!The Full Plate Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08194589533027136349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8004453958589370857.post-73507414807824420082015-02-15T11:01:00.004-08:002015-02-15T17:35:37.386-08:00snow day baking: banana chocolate oat muffins with almond meal <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I blame Captain Holly Short for distracting me. {<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1423136810/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1423136810&linkCode=as2&tag=meainasna-20&linkId=5ADMKJDBK2MRA5PQ"><b><span style="color: black;">Artemis Foul</span></b></a> reference, for those who aren't listening to the book on CD during drives to and from skiing this winter…} But the bananas were mashed, and the nut-based batter was ready to go. All I needed was chocolate.</div>
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I had some <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0042M7PS2/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0042M7PS2&linkCode=as2&tag=meainasna-20&linkId=YGQ5KNPEORWOXWLS"><b><span style="color: black;">high quality, unsweetened cocoa</span></b></a> on hand and, after a little more scrounging, I sprinkled the last of <a href="http://fullplatecookinglessons.blogspot.com/2015/01/whats-up-in-my-kitchen-this-week-recipe.html"><b><span style="color: black;">my foodie crush Cacao Prieto</span></b></a> hot cocoa into the bowl.<br />
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went back to my fire, as the smell of molten chocolate and baking bananas filled our house.<br />
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I ate more than my fair share. I gave some warm muffins to the snow plow guys. I had the kids walk some to a neighbor.<br />
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And continued to enjoy them for snacks the next few days.<br />
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They were <i>so</i> good that I was a little miffed that I hadn't jotted the recipe down. Who knew if I could recreate them?…<br />
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As a ate the last muffin, I decided this recipe was worth figuring out and saving.<br />
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The second go round, I made sure to have chocolate, not black beans.<br />
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I recreated the batter, while jotting down notes.<br />
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Actually, I didn't hold my breath. I took deep inhales of sweet goodness<br />
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Batch two lacked eggs. Because I forgot to put them in. Apparently this recipe doesn't need egg(s). And now I knew how to make them again. And again. To rave reviews. <br />
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<b>Banana-Chocolate-Oat Muffins with Almond Meal</b><br />
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<b>3 or 4 large, ripe bananas, mashed</b><br />
<b>2 cups almond flour or cashew meal</b><br />
<b>1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free all-purpose flour)</b><br />
<b>2 cups oats (or gluten-free oats)</b><br />
<b>1/4 cup maple syrup</b><br />
<b>1/4 cup honey</b><br />
<b>4 Tablespoons butter, softened</b><br />
<b>1 teaspoon baking powder</b><br />
<b>2 Tablespoons vanilla</b><br />
<b>3 Tablespoons dark cocoa</b><br />
<b>1/4 cup dark chocolate chunks</b><br />
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<b>Preheat oven to 350. Line muffin tin with muffin cups. Add all ingredients to mixing bowl and blend using a hand mixer. Divide evenly among muffin cups and bake for 20 minutes, or until muffins sprain back when touched. </b><br />
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