How to Roast Lamb

by Kristi Rimkus on May 23, 2013

Do you know how to roast lamb?

We don’t shop at Costco often, but when we do, I have to taste test everything they offer me. That’s the trouble with being a foodie.

When they offered a sample of their lamb roast, I was dubious. Lamb doesn’t land on my dinner table often – it’s expensive, and often not low in fat and calories.

Never-the-less, this day I was hungry and tempted. That lamb roast (not leg of lamb, but lamb roast) was in my checkout cart.

Lamb Roast

Lamb Roast

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Healthy Weekday Breakfast Recipes

by Kristi Rimkus on May 20, 2013

I am a breakfast fiend. I wake up at the crack of dawn (5 am), and by the time I arrive at work (7 am), I’m starving!

I’m picky about my morning meal, it has to have specific benefits.

  • It has to stick to my ribs, so there has to be protein in the mix.
  • It has to be portable, because it’s often transported to work to be eaten at my desk.
  • It’s nice if it includes fruit, since I’m a veggie lover, and eating fruit is a challenge.
  • It has to be reasonable in calories and fat.
Pumpkin Pancakes

Pumpkin Pancakes

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Spicy Cod with Lemon, Garlic and Turmeric Sauce

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Cod with Lemon Turmeric Sauce

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Wild Alaskan Salmon with Raspberry Chipotle Sauce and Mango Salad

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Salmon with Chipotle Raspberry Sauce

Like a little sweet heat? Years ago I bought a bottle of chipotle barbecue sauce at Costco that we literally ate straight from the bottle – until I read the nutrition label. Our beloved sauce was loaded with high fructose corn syrup (second on the list), not to mention a variety of ingredients that don’t [...]

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Cream of Roasted Asparagus and Bell Pepper Soup

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Cream of Roasted Asparagus and Bell Pepper Soup

Are you sorry to see asparagus season coming to a close?  Maybe not, if those tender stalks of vegetable goodness don’t float your boat, but my boat loves them. After all, if you’re looking for a low calorie meal, an asparagus recipe is your friend.

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Poached Eggs with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Honey Mustard Sauce

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Poached Eggs and Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Honey Mustard Sauce

People love poached eggs. There’s something about that tender egg white and creamy yolk that makes a comforting meal. It’s the perfect protein to top a piece toasty bread with a bit of melted butter, but we like to be more creative in our house.

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Cooking Light’s Sesame Tofu with Stir Fried Vegetables

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Have you tried fresh tofu? Tofu isn’t often on the menu at my house. My daughter and I like it, but my husband and son were never fans. There was something about the texture that didn’t appeal to their tastebuds. My husband’s opinion about the merits of tofu changed the day a coworker brought me [...]

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Got Leftover Chicken? Make a Mexican Pizza

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Leftover Mexican Pizza

Wasting food is not my thing. When I have to throw moldy vegetables or leftover chicken into the compost bin, I see dollar bills floating down into my trash. That’s when I decided to add a Leftover Makeover column to my weekly newsletter. This way we’ll both save money if I’m creating recipes for a new column.

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Crispy Bacon and Lentil Stew with Fresh Carrot Tops

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Bacon and Lentil Stew

You know I can hear you, right? You’re wondering what would possess me to make lentil stew, when it’s springtime and people are looking for salads and grilling recipes. Let me just say that as far as I’m concerned, anytime of the year is perfect for a stew recipe, especially when the main ingredients are [...]

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Four Reasons Why You Should Eat Seasonally – A Guest Post

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Green Beans and Carrots

Before I share today’s guest post, I have news! Mother Rimmy’s is being featured over at AllFreeCasseroleRecipes. If you haven’t paid this fun casserole website a visit, you should stop by. They have an abundance of casserole recipes, with something to please everyone. Currently they’re offering a free summer dessert ecookbook that just happens to [...]

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