You Don't Have to Go Out For Good Food!

So here you are, a typical urban or suburban couple on a typical evening. The conversation goes something like this:

"What do you want to eat?"

"I dunno. What's in the fridge? We have any leftovers?"

"I want some good food for a change. Let's go out!"

And so away you go, and with tax and tip you end up laying out $40 or $50 for a meal that, while it is satisfying, is nothing you couldn't create at home for less than half the price if you just did a little preparation on your own. The secrets to good food aren't having tons of cooking knowledge or restaurant experience, they are preparation and the willingness to experiment and learn.

Say you love steak, but you're sure that the only way you'll get that steakhouse taste is to go to Ruth's Chris and lay out $60 or $80 per person for dinner. Would you believe you can get a steak just as good at home? It's true!

The first thing is to get the best piece of beef you can find. Steakhouses in general use USDA Prime beef, the best quality available. You'll pay up to $20 a pound for it, but that will be your only real expense for the adventure.

Next, you'll want to age it, unless the place where you buy it already does so for you. A lot of high-end butcher shops dry-age their beef, but if you can't find one that does, you can do it yourself in your refrigerator. Just put the steak on a rack over a plate or pan, cover it with a porous lid of some sort and place it in the back of your refrigerator for a couple of days. You'll end up with great aged beef!

Don't over season the beef, either. A little cracked pepper and kosher or sea salt put on a few minutes before grilling is all you need. Let the steak come to room temperature, then cook either over a hot grill or in a cast-iron skillet heated to 500 degrees in your oven. A couple of minutes on each side and you've got good food, as good as any restaurant, in your own home! It's easy to make good food.

Andrew Krause is a Chef and Pastry Chef for over 30 years, at persent I own a Gourmet Bakery called The Cheese Confectioner.

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Soul Food Restaurants - 3 Most Frequently Asked Questions

Soul food restaurants have a reputation of good food and plenty of it for a reasonable price. Of course the in my opinion the top soul food restaurants still live in the south. But as the competition gets hotter more upstarts are making a name for themselves in many northern, eastern and western locations. These new upstarts bring a new twist and a fresh angle to traditional southern cuisine never seen before. This has caused many questions in people minds who watch changes slowly take place in the industry.  I often get questions on the new trend of soul food eating establishments spreading across the country, I'll share them here with you.

1. Is old school soul food restaurants fading away?

Yes and no. If you're talking about the eatery that refuses to change in the way of ingredients they use such as lard or other animal fats. Or subject their customers to bad service and less than desirable cleaning practices, yes. That establishment is working on borrowed time. But the business that continues to look for healthier ways to cook their dishes while preserving the down-home taste of it's recipes as much as possible is here to stay.

2. What's up with the healthy trend?

This has been the edge that carried the tasty southern cuisine back. Long saddled with the reputation of being unhealthy because of the large amount of animal fat, salt and butter, soul has turned healthier leaf on life. Restaurants continue to turn to healthier ingredients, cooking methods and  seasoning techniques to offer a healthier end product to the customer.

3. What's the best way to choose a good soul food restaurant?

You can go by many ways. For example, time in business,  convenient location,  price. But the best way that has stood the test of time is word-of-mouth. A good place to eat will always leave clues. If it's real good people will talk ... If it's real bad people will talk.

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Low-Cholesterol Recipes: Kitchen Sink Soup | Submitted By: Judy

10 cups chicken broth2 potatoes, cubed2 carrots, sliced2 stalks celery, diced5 fresh mushrooms, sliced1 green bell pepper, chopped1 fresh broccoli, chopped4 cups cauliflower florets1 parsnip, sliced1 onion, chopped1 cup green peas1 cup cut green beans, drained1 cup wax beans, drained1/2 cup cooked chickpeas1/2 cup cooked navy beanssalt and pepper to taste1 teaspoon dried parsleyIn a large stockpot, combine all the ingredients and cook over medium heat partially covered for about 30 minutes or until all the vegetables are tender. Serve hot with buttered biscuits. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 160 | Total Fat: 1.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2010 by DarlingSweetheart    Excellent and simple. Kids helped with prep. Used alot of ingredients up... Didn't have / use broccoli, cauliflower, wax beans, parsnip, navy beans. Did have extra 3 potatoes, 2 banana peppers, yellow bell pepper instead of green, 2 cups of dried shittake mushrooms, 2 cups frozen chickpeas, 2 cups of frozen green peas, 1 lb. fresh green beans. Used homemade chicken stock. Very delicious! Salt and pepper to taste. Very good with biscuits. Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
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Trump America's Top Popular Restaurants

The average American family eats out 3 or more times each week. Considering the amount of money it costs for a decent meal these days, this can easily translate into hundreds of dollars spent on food each month at the bare minimum!

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· Save Money - Just imagine the sheer amount of cash you will be able to save just by cooking these dishes yourself at home. If you just prepare these meals once per week, you will save well over $180 each month at the bare minimum. Not to mention the satisfaction you'll get when people find out you made these famous dishes from your own kitchen.

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Low-Sodium Recipes: Caesar Salad Croutons | Submitted By: Ronald Stirling

1/2 bulb garlic, peeled1 cup extra virgin olive oil3/4 (1 pound) loaf sourdough bread, cubed1 cup gheeCombine garlic and oil in a small saucepan. Simmer until cloves are a light gold color, about 15 minutes. Pour oil through a fine sieve, squeeze all juice from cloves, and then discard the solids. Set garlic oil aside. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly oil a baking sheet. Arrange bread cubes in a single layer on baking sheet. Bake, turning bread cubes periodically, until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. In a large, non-stick skillet, melt 1/3 cup ghee with 1/3 cup garlic oil over medium heat. Cook toasted bread cubes in batches until light to medium golden brown, turning frequently. Add more ghee and garlic oil as needed. Turn out into basket lined with paper towels, and drain for about 20 minutes. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 398 | Total Fat: 36.5g | Cholesterol: 44mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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Calories: 398

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Shopping and Fast Food in Egypt

Whenever you go to Egypt or any other place in the world, you need to shop, and of course, this shopping could last for hours, if not the whole day. There are a lot of things that you can shop for in Egypt, starting from souvenirs and little antiques to things that you have tried and enjoyed in Egypt and you want to share with your friends and your loved ones, such as, food.

Everywhere you go in Egypt you will find a place to shop. So you don't have to make a special trip on one of your days that you are spending in Egypt just to go to mall that is far away, unless you if you want to get a huge variety of things.

Of course if you are spending the day out shopping, you will get hungry at some point, right? You would usually go to a fast food restaurant and have burgers and fries to shut that hunger down. Well, in Egypt, it's a little bit different, you will still get hungry and all, but what I mean is that the fast food is different! You would still be able to have burgers and fries if you want, but if you want to live it like Egyptian, you got to try the Egyptian fast food.

Falafel and Foul is a very common fast food and usually eaten for breakfast. There is also Koshari which is a mix of macaroni, lentils, rice, and some other ingredients that when combined all together makes it wonderful, and there are a lot of restaurants that just specialize in making Koshari.

Almost all the tourists or Egypt visitors simply fall in love with the Egyptian food. For all what it has! Tasty, authentic, delicious, and healthy. Almost all of them, the tourists or Egypt visitors, start digging for recipes of these dishes that they have tried, because they are truly and deeply in love with it and they would strongly like to share it with their friends, their family and their loved ones back home, to share the magnificent taste and the wonderful experience they had in Egypt.

They start digging by asking the waiters in the restaurants they had these meals at then by asking native people, and then they look for the best Egyptian recipes book that can give them all they want. Of course not all tourists buy Egyptian recipes book, some just tend to try online recipes, and that is kind of not guaranteed if you are not a 100% sure of the website and if they have the real authentic Egyptian recipe that you are looking for.

Visit Egypt and shop for gifts and souvenirs for your friends and family. Share your experience by showing them pictures and by making them the Egyptian recipe that you enjoyed the most during your stay, may be try and cook a tasty Egyptian Koshari recipe. Search for more Egyptian recipes and relive the experience even from far, far away in your own home country.

Low-Sodium Recipes: Spinach and Strawberry Salad | Submitted By: JerJer

2 bunches spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces4 cups sliced strawberries1/2 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup white wine vinegar1/2 cup white sugar1/4 teaspoon paprika2 tablespoons sesame seeds1 tablespoon poppy seedsIn a large bowl, toss together the spinach and strawberries. In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, sugar, paprika, sesame seeds, and poppy seeds. Pour over the spinach and strawberries, and toss to coat. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 235 | Total Fat: 15.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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Vegetarian Delights at Raw Food Restaurants

Raw food restaurants are being seen in more and more locales all across the United States and other countries as well, and as a result vegetarians are very happy to have more choices. This increase in restaurants that feature such foods is just a part of the living food movement that is flourishing and which is bringing some new ideas in taste, color and texture to American restaurant goers.

Those who live the raw vegetarian or raw vegan lifestyle are quite familiar with the tastes and textures of a raw food diet, yet most average folks are uninitiated to this aspect until they encounter such a food restaurant and sit down to partake in eating this type of food. This trend started just a few years ago and is catching on and growing significantly.

While some people might immediately think of small, homey, hole-in-the-wall joints when they first hear someone mention such food restaurants, that is no longer an accurate description of many of these eateries. Instead, with the raw food movement finding favor with people from all walks of life and attracting celebrity enthusiasts, you are just as likely to find the raw food restaurant nearest you to be an upscale, trendy eatery offering the haute cuisine of living foods.

Even many famous and well-known traditional chefs are seeking out the gourmet offerings at their local raw food restaurant in order to learn about the living raw cuisine. As they observe the chef and sneak some peeks at a recipe or two, these classic chefs are discovering a whole new way of presenting and preparing such a food in ways that offer a surprising array of diverse, visually pleasing and delightful taste sensations.

More and more often, these restaurants that offer raw foods are sprouting up and enjoying increased visibility in strip malls, in upscale neighborhoods, in renovated houses in up and coming areas, along major thoroughfares, and even in prime stand-alone locations. In fact, in many instances from the exterior, such a food restaurant may appear to be just another inviting cafe or diner that is designed to make people feel warm and welcomed.

Since raw food recipes are prepared and created without using the conventional cooking methods common to traditional restaurants, you will discover that the kitchens are quite different in appearance and function. You won't find an oven or stove top in sight, or a bank of microwave ovens. In fact, you won't even find something as simple and mundane as a can opener.

What you will find in the kitchens are various appliances such as food processors, various types of juicers, high-powered blenders and dehydration units. This is all that is needed for raw food cooking and preparing a menu filled with living food meals.

People who engage in the living raw lifestyle primarily eat fresh fruits and uncooked vegetables, as well as nuts, seeds, grains, legumes and sprouts. Many say they feel better, more energetic and enjoy better health overall by following such a food diet and some even report that illness and disease has been reversed. Since all of these benefits are avidly being sought out by many, including the baby boomer generation, it is likely that more raw food restaurants will be seen in greater numbers.

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Gluten-Free Recipes: Beet Salad | Submitted By: Robbie Rice

4 bunches fresh small beets, stems removed2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon lemon juice2 tablespoons white wine vinegar1 tablespoon honey2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed1/2 cup vegetable oilsalt and pepper to taste2 medium heads Belgian endive1 pound spring lettuce mix1 cup crumbled feta cheesePreheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Coat beets lightly with oil and roast for approximately 45 minutes, or until tender. Allow to cool thoroughly, then peel and dice. For the dressing, place lemon, vinegar, honey, mustard, and thyme in a blender. While blender is running, gradually add 1/2 cup of oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place spring lettuce mix in a salad bowl, pour desired amount of dressing over greens, and toss to coat. Rinse endive, tear off whole leaves, and pat dry. Arrange 3 leaves on each plate. Divide dressed salad greens among them, and top with diced beets and feta cheese. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 166 | Total Fat: 10.8g | Cholesterol: 8mg

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I think this is a good recipe, but even though I like all the ingredients, I did not care for the salad. I chose to reduce the oil to 1/3 cup, & used rice vinegar in place of white wine vinegar because that is what I had on hand. I would increase the amount of vinegar & lemon juice combined, to equal the amount of oil. I would recommend reducing the amount of thyme by half, especially if marinating overnight/leftovers, unless you really like a strong thyme flavor. When baking the beets I also recommend standing them on the stem end to bake, because I found it difficult to peel them & see where the peel was,when baked on whatever surface landed on the pan. This may be due to using larger beets which had to bake longer. I'm disappointed that I didn't like the finished salad better than I did. Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
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High-Fiber Recipes: Taco Seasoning III | Submitted By: Joanie

1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour1/2 cup dried onion flakes1 teaspoon dried minced garlic1 cup chili powder2 teaspoons dried oregano2 teaspoons ground cumin4 teaspoons saltIn a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine flour, onion flakes, garlic, chili powder, oregano, cumin, and salt. Close lid securely, and shake well to mix contents. One half cup is equivalent to 1 (1.25 ounce) package of taco seasoning. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 27 | Total Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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Gluten-Free Recipes: Jibarito | Submitted By: LOSTNBFE29

2 cups vegetable oil for frying1 green plantain, peeled and halved lengthwise2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 clove garlic, minced4 ounces beef skirt steak, cut into thin strips1/4 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced1 pinch cumin1 pinch dried oregano1 tablespoon mayonnaise1 slice processed American cheese, cut in half2 slices tomato3 leaves lettuceHeat 2 cups vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet or deep fryer to 350 degrees F. Place plantain halves in the oil and cook 1 to 2 minutes, until they float. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Place plantain halves between 2 cutting boards. Press to flatten. Place the flattened plantains back in the oil and cook for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet. Add the garlic, skirt steak, onion, cumin and oregano. Cook, stirring frequently, until steak is cooked through. To serve, spread mayonnaise on one of the plantain slices. Top with cheese, steak and onion mixture, lettuce, and tomato. Place the other plantain half on top to form a sandwich. Cut in half and serve! Amount Per Serving  Calories: 1219 | Total Fat: 100.4g | Cholesterol: 68mg

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Low-Calorie Recipes: Southern-Style Crowder Peas | Submitted By: GLOKEY

4 slices bacon1 small onion, chopped1 small green bell pepper, chopped1 (16 ounce) package frozen crowder peas2 cups water1 tablespoon garlic powder1 pinch dried thyme1 crushed bay leaf1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt to taste2 slices cooked ham, cubed1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsleyPlace bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat, and cook until evenly brown. Drain and crumble. Mix onion and green bell pepper into the skillet, and cook until tender. Stir in peas and water. Season with garlic powder, thyme, bay leaf, and seasoned salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 to 40 minutes, until peas are tender. Mix ham into the skillet. Adjust seasonings to taste. Continue cooking 5 minutes. Stir in fresh parsley just before serving. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 96 | Total Fat: 3.6g | Cholesterol: 9mg

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High-Fiber Recipes: Artichoke and Sun-dried Tomato Chicken | Submitted By: LMVANTASSEL

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halvessalt and pepper to taste2 teaspoons olive oil1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green peppers and onions1/4 cup sun-dried tomato pesto1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts in water, drained and quarteredSeason both sides of chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken in skillet; cook, turning once to brown each side. Remove chicken from pan, and set aside. Pour tomatoes into pan; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, and incorporating any brown bits from bottom of pan. Stir in pesto and artichokes, and return chicken to pan. Cover, and reduce heat to medium. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 249 | Total Fat: 6.5g | Cholesterol: 68mg

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Easy, delicious, low carb, low fat, low cal, & healthy! A perfect recipe! I only think next time I will add a little garlic. Thanks! Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
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Low-Sodium Recipes: Tomato Tang Salad Dressing | Submitted By: Sara

1 cup chopped fresh tomato1/3 cup red wine vinegar1 dash Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon ketchup2 teaspoons Dijon mustard1 tablespoon minced fresh basil1 tablespoon minced fresh thymePlace tomato, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, mustard, basil, and thyme in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate until serving. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 18 | Total Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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Sugar-Free Recipes: Spicy Chicken Breasts | Submitted By: Barbara Radford

2 1/2 tablespoons paprika2 tablespoons garlic powder1 tablespoon salt1 tablespoon onion powder1 tablespoon dried thyme1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper1 tablespoon ground black pepper4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halvesIn a medium bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, thyme, cayenne pepper, and ground black pepper. Set aside about 3 tablespoons of this seasoning mixture for the chicken; store the remainder in an airtight container for later use (for seasoning fish, meats, or vegetables). Preheat grill for medium-high heat. Rub some of the reserved 3 tablespoons of seasoning onto both sides of the chicken breasts. Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on the grill, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, until juices run clear. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 173 | Total Fat: 2.4g | Cholesterol: 68mg

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Soul Food Recipes News Update - President Obama Boosts Soul Food Recipes' Popularity

Soul food recipes is becoming popular again thanks to President Obama. Not only has an African American made history by coming to the White House, but soul food cooking has too. It's a fact, President Barack Obama loves his sweet potatoes pie. Another Presidential favorite is southern peach cobbler. Reporters have consistently spotted the President purchasing peach cobbler to-go, from various restaurants. On various occasions he's talked about his love for peach cobbler during news interviews.

This popular southern cuisine has made reached a culinary milestone back in 2009 as the White House hosted the first soul food brunch in American history. Such menus items as Grits, Fried Chicken, Barbecue Ribs, Collard Greens, Black Eyed Peas, Macaroni and Cheese, Potato Salad, Candied Yams, Peach Cobbler and other popular southern dishes were served.

On the Presidential campaign trail scores of women offered to make Presidential candidate Barack Obama pie! Causing the President to remind them not to just make them any pie, but they must make him sweet potato pie! The President makes no apologies for his love of this tasty southern cuisine. With the pressures of the Office, he sees this southern comfort food as a once-in-a-while treat to his taste buds.

Because of his love of southern cooking, the President is responsible for putting a huge list of restaurants on the map. Many have become overnight sensations because of a Presidential visit or even a casual mention.

The President is rumored to have a list of soul food restaurants on hand whenever he's away from the White house on Presidential business. It's now an exciting guessing game for restaurants in the vicinity of Presidential visits to guess where he'll eat lunch or pop in for an order to go.

And of course the First Lady Michelle Obama has won rave reviews and applause for her history making White House garden. The popular garden known around the world, includes an assortment of popular vegetables including collard greens, a soul food menu favorite. Sweet potatoes have also been a favorite vegetable planted in the garden, they're used for soul food favorites like sweet potato pie, candied yams and sweet potato soup to name a few.

Yes, thanks to President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama, the soul food industry has received a welcome boost in popularity. Restaurants, websites, recipe books and even television cooking shows are starting to blossom. No doubt as a result of the spotlight shined by the President and First lady this popular southern cuisine will continue to expand into new markets.

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Tips For Gourmet Food Recipes

When you talk about a gourmet dish, it usually means that there are lots of intricate steps involved in its creation. Naturally, gourmet food recipes tend to feature ingredients that are more expensive than what you would normally use. Because of this, such recipes are often closely guarded family secrets only used on special occasions.

One of the best sources of a good gourmet recipe is right at home. Nearly every family will have a number of heirloom recipes. The various permutations and modifications they've undergone helped them achieve their current legendary status. Usually, only one family member has the knack of cooking a particular dish to perfection. That means your mother is the go-to person for the perfect roast chicken, while Aunt Alice makes the best lasagna anyone has ever tasted. It's unlikely these are healthy gourmet recipes, but that's why they're so special. Once you've obtained the recipe, you're free to modify it to suit your tastes and possibly create a new one of your own.

The internet is a great place to look for gourmet food recipes if your relatives are stingy with information or inspiration. You can be confident about using recipes like these as, more often than not; they are tested, critiqued and rated by an army of like-minded netizens. The changes, suggestions and modifications to any given recipe are extremely helpful to a novice cook who's looking to put their own spin on a gourmet dish. By carrying out your research, you can also look up recipes based on their main component.

You can always try to recreate a dish you've enjoyed in an upscale restaurant. People tend to balk at trying anything labeled "gourmet" due to the perceived high cost. However, attempting healthy gourmet recipes in your own home will always cost less than forking out an exorbitant amount on a restaurant meal. Think of the flavors you remember from the meal and look up a recipe for reference if you must. It's highly likely you'll arrive at the final result through your own trial and error. If that doesn't work for you, try cooking a regular meal, like steak-and-kidney pie, but with the best ingredients you can find. You'll probably find that they make a whole world of difference!

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Super Foods: Spring Delight Salad | Submitted By: trooworld

1 red bell pepper, chopped2 teaspoons vegetable oil1 head romaine lettuce, torn1/2 bunch fresh spinach, stems removed and chopped3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced1 cup alfalfa sprouts1 cup raspberry vinaigrette salad dressingPreheat the oven broiler. Brush the pepper with the oil, and place on a baking sheet. Broil, turning occasionally, until black splotches appear on all sides. Remove from heat, and wrap tightly in plastic. Set aside for 15 minutes. Remove seeds and pulp, and chop. In a large bowl, toss together the roasted red pepper, romaine lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, sprouts, and raspberry vinaigrette. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 107 | Total Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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