Training Update – Week 19

Week 19: Holiday Pains…and Gains

Plus a Care-Free Lentil Curry Recipe!

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This past week seemed to pass very quickly. We kept ourselves very busy with work and holiday activities, and also managed to get some running in too! One of the ways I tend to make my life easier during the week is taking the time to prepare a large batch of food on Sunday that will last me throughout the week for lunch. This week, I decided to take a break from my normal Tex-Mex style of chili and make what I like to nickname “Indian chili” or as most would call…curry! [Read More]

December 11th, 2009 | Category: Batch Cooking, Dinner, Gluten Free, High Fiber, High Protein, Indian, Makes Leftovers, Personal, Quick, Team in Training, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter Comfort | Comments are closed

Black Bean Soup

Quick and Tasty Soup for a Light Lunch!

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On Thursday, I left work just before lunch in order to get a lot of housework done and get a nap (i.e. attempt to catch up on sleep) after my week on the rig. I had already eaten a piece of the decadent Vegan Mocha Cake I made the evening before, plus way too much butter icing when icing the cake, so I needed a quick, healthy, and easy lunch to make that day…black bean soup would just do the trick! [Read More]

October 4th, 2009 | Category: Batch Cooking, Gluten Free, High Fiber, High Protein, Low-cal, Lunch, Makes Leftovers, Mexican, Process, Quick, Vegetarian | One comment - (Comments are closed)

Gluten Free Peanut Choco-Chip Cookies

Peanut Butter Cookies Get a Makeover!

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A bit over a month ago, we had our housewarming party. One of the recipes that got great reviews from ourselves and our guests was my adaptation on peanut butter cookies! I had a friend who was attended that party that is celiac, thus I wanted to be sure I was able to accommodate her needs (and mine…I love making normal recipes into something unique). Thus were born my Peanut Choco-Chip Cookies! My Mom has been bugging me for this recipe for some time, so my Monday Bake Sale for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society gave me reason to make this one again and post some more representative pictures and the recipe… [Read More]

August 27th, 2009 | Tags: | Category: Cookies, Dessert, Gluten Free, Team in Training | 5 comments - (Comments are closed)