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CEimB Parfaits and Smoothies

Look who made the USAWeekend! ELLIE! Because Ted and I were having too much fun in the sun, I missed last weeks CEimB recipe “Muesli Parfaits” chosen by Sarah of Sarah’s Kitchen Adventures. The recipe looked so good, there was no way to pass it up. Ted and I thoroughly enjoyed our parfaits for dessert after our first dinner back home. Makes 4 Servings 1/4 cup sliced and toasted almonds 1/4 cup chopped and toasted walnuts 1 cup non fat yogurt 1/2 cup skim milk 2 TBS honey 1 cup of rolled oats (not instant and not quick oats) 1/2 [...]

By Joanne|2011-05-18T15:51:47-04:00May 19, 2011|CEimB|12 Comments

CEimB: Ellie’s Recipe for Whole Grain Pasta with Almond Pesto

This one comes right from Ellie Krieger who posted a recipe on our site, Craving Ellie. This is the dish Ellie recommended to our group this week. Recipe for May 5th: Whole Grain Spaghetti with Roasted Tomato and Almond Pesto Olive oil cooking spray 1 1/3 pounds ripe plum tomatoes, cored, seeded and quartered (about 6 medium) or 1 15 ounce can fire-roasted tomatoes, drained 1/3 cup blanched sliced almonds 1 medium clove of garlic 1/3 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 3 tablespoons extra-virgin [...]

By Joanne|2011-05-04T19:25:22-04:00May 5, 2011|CEimB|12 Comments

CEimB: Asian Noodle Bowl and Brown Rice Salad

Last week, the CEimB recipe was Wheat Berry Salad, a wonderful Ellie Krieger recipe chosen by Leslie of Lethally Delicious of the Craving Ellie group. This week, the CEimB recipe IS Asian Noodle Bowl, an equally wonderful Ellie Krieger recipe chosen by Margaret of Tea and Scones. Both Apple Crumbles’ versions are included in this weeks CEimB post. If you want the original recipes, make sure to visit both Leslie and Margaret’s blogs. Here we go. Two SUPER recipes to enjoy. ASIAN NOODLE BOWL My grocery shopping last weekend wasn’t as organized as usual. Getting back from Boston then celebrating [...]

By Joanne|2011-04-27T18:42:14-04:00April 28, 2011|CEimB|12 Comments

CEimB Tuna Casserole

There was no way I could miss making this week’s Craving Ellie recipe. Not just because tuna casserole is a good meal, but because one of my favorite Craving Ellie gals chose the recipe. I was looking forward to cooking with Peggy of Pantry Revisited. Cut to the chase: We LOVED this recipe. Great job on pickin’ a winner, Peggy! The original recipe can be found on Pantry Revisited. My version is as follows: 1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 1 TBS olive oil 1/2 onion, chopped 2 stalk celery, chopped 4 oz can button mushrooms [...]

By Joanne|2011-04-13T18:24:10-04:00April 14, 2011|CEimB|8 Comments

Dietary Tips for Runners and CEimB Crispy Chicken or Tempeh Fingers

With Boston only 12 days away, I thought I’d add a few dietary reminders to ensure feeling your best on the day of the event. Take into account, there is a lot of nervous tension in our bodies when we work ourselves up for a competition so , sometimes, even the best plans don’t work. But that doesn’t mean we can’t try. The tips: Since food should clear the GI tract before the event starts (this prevents cramping), it’s best to eat 2 to 4 hours pre-start time. This will enhance the livers ability to use glycogen stores. *If eating [...]

By Joanne|2011-04-06T17:57:33-04:00April 7, 2011|CEimB|11 Comments

CEimB Creamed Spinach

I really had my doubts about this weeks recipe. I love raw spinach so most of the time, it’s uncooked in this house. If I do choose to heat it, a simple 1-2 in the sauté pan works just fine. I don’t like a glob of soggy spinach. The recipe for Ellie Krieger’s Creamed Spinach on the Food Network site looked exactly like a glob of green, soggy spinach. However, I didn’t want to disappoint Liz of Not So Skinny Kitchen who made the pick this week so I gave it a try. What a success! What a delightful dish! [...]

By Joanne|2011-03-30T17:33:19-04:00March 31, 2011|CEimB|8 Comments