Thursday, June 24, 2010

Sneaking In Extra Fiber

Look at my cracker! What the hell is that? Straw? Hay? Ok, maybe those two are the same lol But seriously, what is that??!! I almost ate that! Guess some extra fiber never hurts right?

If you saw my email inbox you would think I need help. I have TONS of recipes in there that I have sent myself. I see a good one and I email it right over to myself. Some of them I end up making and this one I did not mark where I found it!! I hate not being able to give credit where I found it from but it is good so I wanted to share.

Red Lentils For 1


1/4 onion, diced
1 Tablespoon olive oil
cumin, paprika, cinnamon, hot red pepper
1/4 Cup red lentils, rinsed
1.5 Cups water (I used chicken stock)
Hot sauce to taste
Salt & Pepper

In a medium sauce pan heat oil over med-high heat. Add onion & cook until translucent-about 10 min. Add a dash of each cumin, paprika, cinnamon, & hot pepper (I used cayenne powder) Stir spices- add in lentils & water. (or stock) Cover and cook for about 20 minutes stirring occasionally. After about 20 minutes the lentils pretty much melt away leaving you with a soup like consistency. Topped mine with sliced avocado & tomatoes and served it with crackers. :)


I went over to the mall yesterday to see if anyone had deals on bathing suits. Mine are being abused at that pool I go to! lol One top is so stretched out and faded already. No way I want to spend a lot of money on them. I was shocked at the cost of some but today I went to Target- I might as well get the cheaper ones if they are going to get ruined by the strong chlorine 3-4X a week. Anyway I got 2 skirt bottoms & one top for LESS than the price of ONE SKIRT at Macy's! WOW! I love a deal!

When Sean gets home we are headed over to his parents for dinner. So no cooking for me. At least I shared my lunch recipe with ya! :) I hope everyone is having a great day today! BYE!



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20 comments:

  1. I've always had good luck with bathing suits at Target! TJ Max and Marshalls also have good prices on them, brands you would find at a place like Macys for much less! I splurged on a Juicy Couture bathing suit last year when I got so close to goal (it still fits so I am wearing it this year too!) but otherwise I stick to the other places I mentioned...oh and Victoria's Secret for bikinis!

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  2. Nice job on the suits!

    That soup looks delicious! I might have to try that. Seems so easy to make!

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  3. That cracker looks reportable to the health department!!

    My favorite 2 swimsuits came from Target. Better than anything I've seen anywhere else when you factor in price. Glad you got the goods!

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  4. Good gravy, girl! Maybe that is part of a corn husk??? Probably a better idea that you didn't eat it. Might be bothersome coming out if you know what I mean! ;)

    I need a new suit too and have never tried Target for a suit. Gotta give it a whirl.

    Have a great day!

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  5. a deal on a bathing suit and a day off from cooking that's my kind of day ;-)

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  6. Everyone loves a good deal :-) Hope you have a good dinner tonight.

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  7. A worn out bathing suit means you have been exercising...

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  8. Oh my goodness that's an interesting looking cracker! Maybe if you dip it in that soup it'll be easier to eat?

    I'm having a giveaway over at my blog...it'll help you with all those recipes.

    Good luck with the suits. I hate bathing suit shopping but it's a must. The chlorine ruins the suits so fast!

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  9. thank you
    thank you
    THANK YOU

    I fixed the ipad from your tips!


    :)

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  10. I am "LMAO" about your cracker haha

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  11. Well, i've written down the recipe, lets see if I can actually make it.... i lose more recipes with good intentions than I ever make... Aren't bathing suits so expensive this time of year? I'm in need of a few myself.
    Have a great weekend... cheers!

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  12. We don't have a Target up here, but Walmart sometimes has some good picks for cheap, you just gotta dig.

    That cracker is Crazy!!!

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  13. I just bought some yellow beans. I will try your recipe for sure. looks yummy..

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  14. Target has the best selection of bathing suits - and at a reasonable price.

    Last year I happened to be in a Sears and their Lands End suits STARTED at $60!

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  15. The soup looks good.

    Oh I love a shopping bargain!

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  16. That cracker looks like it has a little corn husk on it..it looks rather neat..

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  17. OK, now you're cookin! hehe That soup looks fabulous. I'm a soup a holic. I will make that for sure. I shall float homemade croutons in it. I shall make them from whole wheat sandwich thins, 1 teaspoon of olive oil, and garlic. Yum.

    I get all my bathing suits in FL at the end of summer....crazy deals. Sears had them for under $6 each last year! I'm talking about $80 suits!!! I'm sure they do the same here at the end of summer. Keep your eyes open and stock up!

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  18. PS: I just copied the recipe and mailed it to myself! I do that all the time too!

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  19. Now why didn't I think about e-mailing myself recipes? Maybe you could start a whole folder for just the recipes to keep your inbox tidy. That is a clever idea though.

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