Ideas for healthy snacks?

Gabby :)

I am having some friends over to watch a movie and want to provide some snacks. (I am going to the store soon). I love to eat healthy, but they don't necessarily. What is something healthy that doesn't seem overly healthy to them and is tasty? (i.e., carrot sticks are not exactly a great option ;D)
No popcorn please, I am sick of it!
lol @ popcorn and carrots sticks. thanks bud =P

Answer
You could make some mini bite size sandwiches... you can put things like turkey breast, cheese, spinach, cucumber slices, hummus, and/or tuna salad. Then put toothpicks in the top!

Or you can try this delicious creamy spinach dip. Here's the recipe:

Ingredients
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2 cups fat-free plain yogurt
1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 8-ounce block reduced fat cream cheese, room temperature
2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon mild chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
non-stick cooking spray
1 bag whole grain tortilla chips (about 16 cups)

Directions
Coat a 8Ã12 baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 400° F.

In a large bowl, add half the mozzarella, yogurt, artichokes, cream cheese, spinach, half the Parmesan, garlic, pepper, chili, and salt. Mix with a wooden spoon until the spinach and artichokes are well combined. Transfer to baking dish and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.

Bake 10-15 minutes uncovered until the cheese begins to brown and the dip is warm. Serve immediately with chips or even cut up veggies

Good luck and hope your party turns out great!!!

Halloween recipes ????????

Q. Hey I need some easy to make ultra creepy ultra gross looking Halloween treats but great taste also can u make candy corn ur self or do u hav to go to the store and buy it also no animals please and it has to be sweet and delicious and it can't be healthy

Best answer gets 10 points

Thx

Answer
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/

This website has some good ones. I'll post it here for you anyway for convenience. :)

Milk chocolate graveyard cake-
Ingredients
Cake:
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened, plus more for greasing pan
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch-processed)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
4 eggs, at room temperature for 30 minutes
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups well-shaken buttermilk (or 1 cup milk plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice)
Assembly:
Milk Chocolate Butter cream, recipe follows
1/2 (9-ounce) box chocolate wafer cookies, crushed
1 tube black gel
1 bag chocolate sandwich cookies (recommended: Pepperidge Farm Milano cookies)
Chocolate Tree, recipe follows
Candy pumpkins
Candy Bones, recipe follows
Rock candy
Directions
For the cake: Put a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter 2 (9 by 2-inch) nonstick round cake pans. Line the bottom of each with a round of parchment paper, and then butter the paper.

Sift the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt together onto parchment paper. With an electric mixer on medium-high speed, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 4 or 5 minutes. Add your eggs, 1 at a time, mixing until completely incorporated before adding each additional egg. Mix in the chocolate and vanilla, making sure to combine really well. Turn the mixer to low and slowly add the dry ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, in 3 batches, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Make sure to let it mix thoroughly.

Pour half the batter in each pan and spread evenly with a spatula or butter knife. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Remove the pans to racks and allow the cakes to cool for 10 minutes or so. Loosen the edges of the cake from the pan with a knife, then turn them onto the racks. Remove the paper and let the cakes completely cool.

To assemble: Put some Milk Chocolate Buttercream on top of 1 cake layer, pushing out to the sides a bit. Sprinkle some ground up chocolate wafers on top. Place the other cake layer on top and flip it over so the flat surface is up. Ice with the rest of the buttercream. Don't try to make it perfectly smooth, the more bumpy it is the better, we're creating a graveyard!

With your black gel, write out RIP on the chocolate sandwich cookies to make them look like gravestones.

Sprinkle more ground wafers on top of the cake to look like dirt. Pat some more around the sides. Take your chocolate tree and put right through the cake in the back. Add some gravestones and some pumpkins. And the chocolate bones, pressing into the sides like an X. Arrange chunks of rock candy around.

Milk Chocolate Buttercream:
5 sticks butter, cut into pieces, at room temperature
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
5 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
2 1/2 cups milk chocolate, melted and cooled
1/2 cup unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Combine the butter, salt and 2 cups of the confectioners' sugar in a mixer with the whisk attachment. Beat until light and fluffy. Add the melted chocolates, vanilla and the remaining 3 cups sugar. Whisk on medium-high until smooth and fluffy.

Chocolate Tree:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Put the chips in a heatproof glass bowl over a pot of simmering water. Stir to melt.

Fill a zip top bag with the melted chocolate and pipe it out on a baking sheet lined with foil in the shape of a tree. Let cool.

Candy Bones:
1 cup white chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter, melted
18 pretzel sticks
36 mini-marshmallows
Put the chips in a heatproof glass bowl over a pot of simmering water. Stir to melt. Add the melted butter to the chips to make the mixture more workable.

Take your pretzel stick and push a marshmallow on each side. Coat in the white chocolate, and let dry on parchment paper.

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what are some good tofu recipes?

maggie

in a vegetairian and i need some snacks healthy that is. so any easy tofu recipes? or vegitarian snack recipes?

Answer
Here are some snack ideas:

- Make yourself an 'egg' (really tofu) salad sandwich or scoop onto crackers.
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Tofu-Sandwich-Spread/Detail.aspx

- Make a smoothie in a blender and add tofu for creaminess

These aren't with tofu but are are delicious:

Fruit salsa with baked cinnamon chips
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Annies-Fruit-Salsa-and-Cinnamon-Chips/Detail.aspx

Mini taco cups. I usually halve the cheese in this recipe:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Antojitos-Minis/Detail.aspx

You can always make a healthy dip such as hummus and have whole grain crackers and fresh veggies with it as well for health and protein.

Healthy school lunch ideas?

Lauren <3

I bring my lunch to school every day, and pbj gets boring. What else can i bring for lunch or snacks?

Answer
LUNCHES

~ Cream cheese on zucchini bread
~ Sliced turkey, roast beef, or chicken from leftovers or the deli, and cheese, whole wheat roll, condiments of your choice. Pack lettuce and/or tomatoes separately if you like them.
~ Tuna salad sandwich in pita bread
~ Take your own salad ingredients, and small container of dressing
~ Yogurt and crunchy granola for topping
~ Fruit salad of grapes, melon chunks, and berries
~ Cold pasta salad
~ Hot soup in wide mouth thermos and whole grain crackers
~ Stew in wide mouth thermos with whole wheat roll
~ Chili with whole grain crackers
~ Leftover lasagna, spaghetti, mac and cheese, or casserole in wide mouth thermos, along with a whole wheat roll
~ Leftover stir-fry with chicken
~ Mini bagel sandwiches. Try them with flavored cream cheese, sliced chicken breast, and sliced tomatoes (pack separately to prevent the sandwiches from getting soggy)
~ Wraps (I've listed a link below to recipes for them)
_______________________________________________

SNACKS

~ Make your own trail mix by combining nuts, dried fruits like raisins, cranberries, bananas, etc., mini pretzels, Chex cereal, and M & M's or Reese's Pieces, pack in zip lock bags.
~ Make some Gingerbread Caramel Corn, store in air-tight container - recipe link below
~ Veggies like baby carrots, celery sticks, broccoli florets and dip (try the Sesame Seed Dip Recipe below)
~ "Ants on a Log" - cream cheese or peanut butter on celery sticks, topped with raisins
~ "Healthy" Fudgy Brownies - Recipe link below, these have less butter than traditional ones
~ "2-Ingredient YUM YUM BROWNIE MUFFINS" - here's the recipe

PER SERVING (1 muffin): 181 calories, 3.5g fat, 357mg sodium, 37g carbs, 2g fiber, 20g sugars, 2g protein

Ingredients:

One box devil's food cake mix (about 18 ounces)
One 15-ounce can pure pumpkin

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix the two ingredients together. The mixture will be very thick, but don't add anything else! Place batter into a 12-cup muffin pan lined with baking cups or sprayed with nonstick spray.
(I use paper liners for simplicity : )
Place pan in the oven, and bake for 20 minutes.

MAKES 12 SERVINGS
_______________________________________________

I really hope these ideas and recipes help!
Enjoy!

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What are good ideas for healthy treats to bring to school?

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mama2

This is my son's first year of school and his teacher asks that when treats are brought in, they are healthy for the most part. No cupcakes, etc. My son's first day to bring a snack to school is next week and I can't think of anything creative for him to bring. Someone already brought the 'butterfly' treat, where you place a clothespin between a ziploc bag of snacks. Are there any other ideas anyone has used before or knows of that are healthy and cute? Thanks!

Answer
Kids are so cute at this age!!! Here are some ideas you might find acceptable:

1. Jello shapes: the original recipe is on their website, but it calls for a couple of boxes of jello and about half of the liquid. This makes an extra stiff batch that holds up well when cut in shapes with cookie cutters. Serve with animal crackers and whipped cream.
2. Rice krispy treats: you can make these using puffed brown rice and granola. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters and add mini chocolate chips or craisins as an extra treat.
3. Ice cold orange sections with a drizzle of raspberry syrup
4. Nutella spread on whole wheat bread and cut with cookie cutters
5. Trail mix baggies, ties with rafia
6. Celophane bags filled with mini box of raisins, M&M's, peanuts, and granola
7. String cheese and bread sticks or pretzel sticks tied with a piece of fruit bark.
8. Mini bagels spread with lowfat cream cheese and sprinkles with cinnamon
9. Baked potato or vege chips with lowfat ranch dressing
10. Fresh fruit parfaits: small plastic cups layered with non-fat strawberry yogurt, granola, fresh fruit
11. Fresh veges and dip: cucumbers, grape tomatos, mini carrots, jicama, brocolli florets and ranch dressing.
12. Mini peanut butter cookie sandwiches filled with nutella and raisins

What are some easy-to-prepare healthy lunches to take to school?

Christine

I've recently been bringing crackers with a can of tuna and cucumbers to school because i've been eating sandwiches for the past 11 years and i am very very sick of it.

I have access to the year 12 kitchen which has microwaves/toasters/sandwich presses/hot water. I'm looking for a healthy, easy-to-prepare lunch recipe

Answer
Mozzarella and Tomato - This simple sandwich is a cinch to make and pack. Prepare it the night before and give the flavors a chance to mingle.

Tuna Salad - Our tuna salad recipe is sure to be your child's new favorite sandwich stuffing.

Chicken and Fruit Salad - With chunk white-meat chicken and sweet fruit, this sandwich filler will be a lunchtime favorite.

Turkey-Meatball Pitas - Lean turkey and an easy-to-handle pita make this healthy sandwich fun to eat.

Ham and Cheese Pitas - Update the classic sandwich by swapping out bread for crisp pita.

Turkey-Melon Wraps - You'll love the sweet cantaloupe that transforms a typical turkey sandwich.

Garden Turkey Sandwich with Lemon Mayo - Liven up a traditional turkey sandwich and create a lunch you'll love.

Falafel Sandwiches - This fun-to-eat sandwich is easily made, packed, and enjoyed.

Healthy Makeover Meatloaf - Use leftovers from this double-duty recipe to create a kid-friendly sandwich.

Baked Honey-Lime Drumsticks - With this recipe, it's easy to make you feel extra-special at lunchtime.

Fish and Chips - This lightened-up version will give you a favorite meal with less fat.

Mini Corn Dogs - This lunchtime munchie scores extra credit for its healthy update.

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What are some recipe for teen snacks at a sleepover?

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bowcutie10

my friend and I are having a sleepover soon. Any recipes for teen snacks? Healthy or unhealthy is ok. something you can bake would be neat.

Answer
If it's just the two of you, then you can do pretty much what you want! Here are some things you might enjoy:

Tacos
Mini pizzas
Nachos
Chocolate chip cookies
Celery and carrot sticks with pineapple cream cheese
Popcorn
Sub sandwiches
Ice cream sundaes
Cupcakes
Rice Krispy Treats

How do I keep myself motivated to lose weight?

Lady A

I would exercise for a while then stop either out of laziness and/or getting tired doing the same workout over and over again. I did lose weight but gained it back. I'm having a hard time to force myself to eat healthier because I don't know what healthy foods to come up with to cook on a daily basis.

Answer
Hi lovely woman,

Just to let you know, you're not the only person that goes through this, most of us have been there at one point. Like you mentioned, you want to stay motivated and find reasons to stick to it. So, to lose weight- NUTRITION is key, (and I mean almost 70% of the process is based on it). I don't know what your schedule is like but if you have a busy one, work like the rest of us, then I would recommend the following:

1. Eat OATMEAL for breakfast in the morning. Walmart, Costco, and almost every grocery store sell boxed mini packs of oatmeal, many with flavor variety (maple is my favorite). So take one pack a day either in the office (wherever your work) or make at home by simply pouring hot water; adding flavored granola will make a big difference in regards to flavor and body. (I have these packs at my office and it is my breakfast mostly every morning.) Many times we tend to miss breakfast and fail to understand that it is the most important meal of the day (it gets our bodies going). Once oatmeal goes in our stomach it absorbs fats, and keeping us FULL longer, which is a plus for losing weight.

2. Drink plenty of water - after your breakfast make it a habit to drink water shortly after; apply drinking water with every meal. (With every meal after breakfast, try drinking an 8oz glass of water before you eat, it'll get you gong.) Little by little losing the dependency of sugar/flavor drinks and sodas, which is one of the reasons our bodies are overweight, will become easy. Sugar is a source of energy, but too much of it may transform into fat if we don't burn it by exercising. Make it special when you drink soda, meaning that when you do try to think of it as if you're treating yourself to a delicacy. I usually drink soda twice a week, on Fridays or the weekend. In the long run you won't even want to. Water is good for our bodies, it helps our bodies stay clean, and it provides energy to burn fat; and it helps you feel and stay full longer if you drink enough throughout the day.

3. Eat three snacks a day - one between your breakfast and lunch - one between your lunch and dinner - and the last one, between your dinner and sleep time. We tend to get hungry an our or two after we're done with a meal, so snacking is very important. Bananas, pears, granola bars, or even a slimfast (the drink or bar) are good snack options.

4. For other meals such as Lunch and Dinner, try to be creative. Sandwiches, Soups, some frozen food is good (lean cousine). If you try frozen food, though stick to spaghetti's, chicken w/ rice, pad thai, etc...but don't forget to keep the sodium intake within 1,100 to 2,000 mg. a day. I've heard that electronic recipe books supply you with endless food recipes. You may want to give them a try. Here's one that will give you the best value for your money (5 books altogether).
http://www.quickwebdeals.com/recipebooks/

5. WORKOUT makes the last 30%, I don't know how much you workout but if you cardio 3 times a week combined with 1 thru 4, it will more than likely give you results, I'm very sure it will.

Lastly, I recommend you taking a picture of yourself now, and one every month going forward, that alone will keep you motivated as you'll see with your own eyes how your body is changing with every passing month by comparing (how much weight you've shed) and you'll see that you've develop not just a habit but a healthy way of life, and you'll enjoy it because it'll make you feel good about what you've achieved. And remember, repeating something 21 times is proven to become a habit (try it with anything). So, if you can surpass the first 21 days- the rest will become a routine and you'll be on cruise control after that.

To recap:

1. Oatmeal is key
2. Plenty of water
3. 3 meals
4. 3 snacks
5. ...and exercise

Recommended schedule:

1. Breakfast between 7am and 9am (snack between this and lunch)
2. Lunch between 11am and 1pm (snack between this and dinner)
3. Dinner between 5pm and 7pm (snack between this and bedtime)

I wish you good luck on your goals, keeps us posted if you can.

Alejandro

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What are some easy-to-prepare healthy lunches to take to school?

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Leah

I've recently been bringing crackers with a can of tuna and cucumbers to school because i've been eating sandwiches for the past 11 years and i am very very sick of it.

I have access to the year 12 kitchen which has microwaves/toasters/sandwich presses/hot water. I'm looking for a healthy, easy-to-prepare lunch recipe

Answer
Mozzarella and Tomato - This simple sandwich is a cinch to make and pack. Prepare it the night before and give the flavors a chance to mingle.

Tuna Salad - Our tuna salad recipe is sure to be your child's new favorite sandwich stuffing.

Chicken and Fruit Salad - With chunk white-meat chicken and sweet fruit, this sandwich filler will be a lunchtime favorite.

Turkey-Meatball Pitas - Lean turkey and an easy-to-handle pita make this healthy sandwich fun to eat.

Ham and Cheese Pitas - Update the classic sandwich by swapping out bread for crisp pita.

Turkey-Melon Wraps - You'll love the sweet cantaloupe that transforms a typical turkey sandwich.

Garden Turkey Sandwich with Lemon Mayo - Liven up a traditional turkey sandwich and create a lunch you'll love.

Falafel Sandwiches - This fun-to-eat sandwich is easily made, packed, and enjoyed.

Healthy Makeover Meatloaf - Use leftovers from this double-duty recipe to create a kid-friendly sandwich.

Baked Honey-Lime Drumsticks - With this recipe, it's easy to make you feel extra-special at lunchtime.

Fish and Chips - This lightened-up version will give you a favorite meal with less fat.

Mini Corn Dogs - This lunchtime munchie scores extra credit for its healthy update.

What are some healthy, filling snacks for someone trying to lose weight?

Patti

I've been really tempted to snack on some not-so-healthy options while being hungry. I need something that will keep me filled besides fruits, veggies and nuts. I am also open to any recipes for home made energy bars/snacks/cookies or any foods like that.

Answer
Healthy Snacks:
#Handful nuts # Whole fruit
# Popcorn (Orville Redenbacher 100 Calorie Smart Pop 94% Fat Free Butter Mini Bags )
# Olives #Strawberry & Grape
# Hummus with carrots
# Yogurt (Yoplait Light Yogurt or Fage Total 0% Fat Yogurt) with nuts & berries

Snack: Ice Cream Edy's/Dreyers

* Grape * Lemonade * Lime * Orange & Cream * Strawberry
* Strawberry-Banana Smoothie * Tangerine * Tropical Smoothie
* Variety Pack (Grape, Cherry, Tropical) * Variety Pack (Lime, Strawberry, Wildberry)
* Variety Pack No Sugar Added (Black Cherry, Strawberry-Kiwi, Mixed Berry)
* Variety Pack No Sugar Added (Strawberry, Tangerine, Raspberry)

Snack:Ice Cream Skinny Cow
Low Fat Ice Cream Sandwiches
* Vanilla * Chocolate * Mint * Strawberry Shortcake

Low Fat Ice Cream Cones:
* Vanilla with caramel * Chocolate with fudge * Mint drizzled in fudge

Low Fat Ice Cream Bars:
* Fudge bars * Mini fudge pops


Snack:Hershey's® Extra Dark Chocolate, All Varieties
* Hershey's® Cocoa * Hershey's® Special Dark® Cocoa

Snack:Nonni's Biscotti
* Originali * Cioccolati * Decadenc * Noci Cioccolati * Turtle Pecan
* Almond Toffee Biscotti * Caramel Latte * Cinamon Dolce * Limone * Mint Cioccolati




- Pepperidge Farm Montieri Raspberry Tart Cookies
(120 Calories, 3g Fat for 2 Cookies)
- Quaker Chewy Dark Chocolate Cherry 90 Calorie Granola Bars
(90 Calories, 2g Fat per Bar)
- Hostess 100 Calorie Packs Cinnamon Streusel Muffins
(100 Calories, 3g Fat for 3 Cakes)
-: Starbucks Skinny Mocha
(90 Calories, 0g Fat for 12 oz.)
- Reese's Peanut Butter Snacksters
(100 Calories, 4g Fat per Pack)

-Wholly Guacamole 100 Calorie Snack Packs
(100 Calories, 8g Fat per Pouch)
- Miss Vickie's Nine Grain Simply Salted Chips
(140 Calories, 7g Fat for 15 Chips)
- Dr. Praeger's Sweet Potato Bites
(110 Calories, 3g Fat for 2 Pieces)
-Progresso 40% Less Sodium Italian-Style Wedding Soup
(90 Calories, 2g Fat per Cup)

-: Edy's Fruit Bars
(45 Calories, 1g Fat per Bar)
- Yoplait Fiber One Nonfat Strawberry Yogurt
-Sara Lee Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
(120 Calories, 7g Fat for 6 Bites)
-: Kraft LiveActive Natural Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
(80 Calories, 5g Fat per Stick)

-Kellogg's All-Bran Strawberry
-Drizzle Fiber Bar
(120 Calories, 3g Fat per Bar)
-: Quaker Caramel Drizzle Mini Delights
(90 Calories, 4g Fat per Bag)
- Pringles Baked Wheat Pizza Stix
(90 Calories, 4g Fat per bag)

- Kellogg's Wild Animal Crunch Cereal
(100 Calories, 1g Fat for ½ Cup)
- Utz Original Multigrain Sunflower Chips
(140 Calories, 6g Fat for 1 oz.)
-Jell-O Singles Sugar Free Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix
(80 Calories, 0g Fat per 4 oz.)
-Morningstar Farms Ginger Teriyaki Veggie Cakes
(110 Calories, 2g Fat per Patty)

TrueNorth 100% Natural Peanut Clusters
(170 Calories, 13g Fat for 6 Pieces)
- Kashi Roasted Garlic & Thyme TLC Party Crackers
(130 Calories, 5g Fat for 4 Crackers)

:Popcorn, Indiana Aged White Cheddar Kettlecorn
(160 Calories, 11g Fat for 2½ Cups)
- Nabisco 100 Calorie Packs Mister Salty Milk Chocolate Covered Pretzels
(100 Calories, 4g Fat per Bag)
-LesserEvil Classic SeaSalt Krinkle Sticks
(110 Calories, 3g Fat for 1.2 oz.)

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How do I keep myself motivated to lose weight?

healthy mini sandwich recipes image

Lady A

I would exercise for a while then stop either out of laziness and/or getting tired doing the same workout over and over again. I did lose weight but gained it back. I'm having a hard time to force myself to eat healthier because I don't know what healthy foods to come up with to cook on a daily basis.

Answer
Hi lovely woman,

Just to let you know, you're not the only person that goes through this, most of us have been there at one point. Like you mentioned, you want to stay motivated and find reasons to stick to it. So, to lose weight- NUTRITION is key, (and I mean almost 70% of the process is based on it). I don't know what your schedule is like but if you have a busy one, work like the rest of us, then I would recommend the following:

1. Eat OATMEAL for breakfast in the morning. Walmart, Costco, and almost every grocery store sell boxed mini packs of oatmeal, many with flavor variety (maple is my favorite). So take one pack a day either in the office (wherever your work) or make at home by simply pouring hot water; adding flavored granola will make a big difference in regards to flavor and body. (I have these packs at my office and it is my breakfast mostly every morning.) Many times we tend to miss breakfast and fail to understand that it is the most important meal of the day (it gets our bodies going). Once oatmeal goes in our stomach it absorbs fats, and keeping us FULL longer, which is a plus for losing weight.

2. Drink plenty of water - after your breakfast make it a habit to drink water shortly after; apply drinking water with every meal. (With every meal after breakfast, try drinking an 8oz glass of water before you eat, it'll get you gong.) Little by little losing the dependency of sugar/flavor drinks and sodas, which is one of the reasons our bodies are overweight, will become easy. Sugar is a source of energy, but too much of it may transform into fat if we don't burn it by exercising. Make it special when you drink soda, meaning that when you do try to think of it as if you're treating yourself to a delicacy. I usually drink soda twice a week, on Fridays or the weekend. In the long run you won't even want to. Water is good for our bodies, it helps our bodies stay clean, and it provides energy to burn fat; and it helps you feel and stay full longer if you drink enough throughout the day.

3. Eat three snacks a day - one between your breakfast and lunch - one between your lunch and dinner - and the last one, between your dinner and sleep time. We tend to get hungry an our or two after we're done with a meal, so snacking is very important. Bananas, pears, granola bars, or even a slimfast (the drink or bar) are good snack options.

4. For other meals such as Lunch and Dinner, try to be creative. Sandwiches, Soups, some frozen food is good (lean cousine). If you try frozen food, though stick to spaghetti's, chicken w/ rice, pad thai, etc...but don't forget to keep the sodium intake within 1,100 to 2,000 mg. a day. I've heard that electronic recipe books supply you with endless food recipes. You may want to give them a try. Here's one that will give you the best value for your money (5 books altogether).
http://www.quickwebdeals.com/recipebooks/

5. WORKOUT makes the last 30%, I don't know how much you workout but if you cardio 3 times a week combined with 1 thru 4, it will more than likely give you results, I'm very sure it will.

Lastly, I recommend you taking a picture of yourself now, and one every month going forward, that alone will keep you motivated as you'll see with your own eyes how your body is changing with every passing month by comparing (how much weight you've shed) and you'll see that you've develop not just a habit but a healthy way of life, and you'll enjoy it because it'll make you feel good about what you've achieved. And remember, repeating something 21 times is proven to become a habit (try it with anything). So, if you can surpass the first 21 days- the rest will become a routine and you'll be on cruise control after that.

To recap:

1. Oatmeal is key
2. Plenty of water
3. 3 meals
4. 3 snacks
5. ...and exercise

Recommended schedule:

1. Breakfast between 7am and 9am (snack between this and lunch)
2. Lunch between 11am and 1pm (snack between this and dinner)
3. Dinner between 5pm and 7pm (snack between this and bedtime)

I wish you good luck on your goals, keeps us posted if you can.

Alejandro

How to improve my egg salad recipe?

Makeup

I use regular mustard, mayo, dill pickle relish, salt and pepper and celery seed. What can I do to improve on my egg salad recipe. I was thinking of maybe adding worcestershire or ranch dressing. Thanks for your help!:)

Answer
12 Egg Salad Recipes to Try
Tex Mex Wrap: From Egg Farmers of Canada.
Country Style: Ingredients include tomato, yogurt, spring onion, mayo, onion powder, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, lettuce, chives and served on buns. From Kayotic Kitchen.
Curried with Caramelized Onion: Serve it over spinach or greens, on a few slices of toast, or wrapped in naan with bit of chutney. From Serious Eats.
Martha’s Favorite: This simple sandwich is a healthy — and delicious — lunch choice. From Martha Stewart.
Special: Enjoy this as a stuffing for fresh tomatoes or a spread on sandwiches. It could even be used as a dip with your favorite crackers. Found at Taste Of Home.
Tangy & Savory: This is suitable for adults and those with discriminating taste. It’s so simple to prepare and the tangy, savory mix spread over a bed of fresh arugula versus sandwiched between two pieces of bread won’t make you feel the need to run laps after. From Dishing Up Delights.
With Avocado: I have made this twice, and eaten it thrice. Each time it was pure delight! Don’t let the name frighten you away, give this a try! The best thing about it? It’s clean! It’s just too good not to share. From Odd Dotty Dollymaker.
Mini-Sandwich with Bacon: What makes this a little different is the crisp bacon pieces and celery. It’s a great balance of flavor that also gives the mini sandwiches a nice crunch. Plus, you can’t deny the cuteness factor of making them mini. From Culinary Cory.
Indian Style: This was just something I made up as I went along, but it was surprisingly successful and the bowl was scraped clean at the trivia table. From One Hot Stove.
Fancy Version: From at The New York Times.
For Sandwiches: Made with mayo, lemon juice, celery, chopped chives, lettuce and served on whole grain bread (toasted). Found at 101 Cookbooks.

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What are some healthy, filling snacks for someone trying to lose weight?

Q. I've been really tempted to snack on some not-so-healthy options while being hungry. I need something that will keep me filled besides fruits, veggies and nuts. I am also open to any recipes for home made energy bars/snacks/cookies or any foods like that.

A. Healthy Snacks:
#Handful nuts # Whole fruit
# Popcorn (Orville Redenbacher 100 Calorie Smart Pop 94% Fat Free Butter Mini Bags )
# Olives #Strawberry & Grape
# Hummus with carrots
# Yogurt (Yoplait Light Yogurt or Fage Total 0% Fat Yogurt) with nuts & berries

Snack: Ice Cream Edy's/Dreyers

* Grape * Lemonade * Lime * Orange & Cream * Strawberry
* Strawberry-Banana Smoothie * Tangerine * Tropical Smoothie
* Variety Pack (Grape, Cherry, Tropical) * Variety Pack (Lime, Strawberry, Wildberry)
* Variety Pack No Sugar Added (Black Cherry, Strawberry-Kiwi, Mixed Berry)
* Variety Pack No Sugar Added (Strawberry, Tangerine, Raspberry)

Snack:Ice Cream Skinny Cow
Low Fat Ice Cream Sandwiches
* Vanilla * Chocolate * Mint * Strawberry Shortcake

Low Fat Ice Cream Cones:
* Vanilla with caramel * Chocolate with fudge * Mint drizzled in fudge

Low Fat Ice Cream Bars:
* Fudge bars * Mini fudge pops


Snack:Hershey's® Extra Dark Chocolate, All Varieties
* Hershey's® Cocoa * Hershey's® Special Dark® Cocoa

Snack:Nonni's Biscotti
* Originali * Cioccolati * Decadenc * Noci Cioccolati * Turtle Pecan
* Almond Toffee Biscotti * Caramel Latte * Cinamon Dolce * Limone * Mint Cioccolati




- Pepperidge Farm Montieri Raspberry Tart Cookies
(120 Calories, 3g Fat for 2 Cookies)
- Quaker Chewy Dark Chocolate Cherry 90 Calorie Granola Bars
(90 Calories, 2g Fat per Bar)
- Hostess 100 Calorie Packs Cinnamon Streusel Muffins
(100 Calories, 3g Fat for 3 Cakes)
-: Starbucks Skinny Mocha
(90 Calories, 0g Fat for 12 oz.)
- Reese's Peanut Butter Snacksters
(100 Calories, 4g Fat per Pack)

-Wholly Guacamole 100 Calorie Snack Packs
(100 Calories, 8g Fat per Pouch)
- Miss Vickie's Nine Grain Simply Salted Chips
(140 Calories, 7g Fat for 15 Chips)
- Dr. Praeger's Sweet Potato Bites
(110 Calories, 3g Fat for 2 Pieces)
-Progresso 40% Less Sodium Italian-Style Wedding Soup
(90 Calories, 2g Fat per Cup)

-: Edy's Fruit Bars
(45 Calories, 1g Fat per Bar)
- Yoplait Fiber One Nonfat Strawberry Yogurt
-Sara Lee Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
(120 Calories, 7g Fat for 6 Bites)
-: Kraft LiveActive Natural Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
(80 Calories, 5g Fat per Stick)

-Kellogg's All-Bran Strawberry
-Drizzle Fiber Bar
(120 Calories, 3g Fat per Bar)
-: Quaker Caramel Drizzle Mini Delights
(90 Calories, 4g Fat per Bag)
- Pringles Baked Wheat Pizza Stix
(90 Calories, 4g Fat per bag)

- Kellogg's Wild Animal Crunch Cereal
(100 Calories, 1g Fat for ½ Cup)
- Utz Original Multigrain Sunflower Chips
(140 Calories, 6g Fat for 1 oz.)
-Jell-O Singles Sugar Free Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix
(80 Calories, 0g Fat per 4 oz.)
-Morningstar Farms Ginger Teriyaki Veggie Cakes
(110 Calories, 2g Fat per Patty)

TrueNorth 100% Natural Peanut Clusters
(170 Calories, 13g Fat for 6 Pieces)
- Kashi Roasted Garlic & Thyme TLC Party Crackers
(130 Calories, 5g Fat for 4 Crackers)

:Popcorn, Indiana Aged White Cheddar Kettlecorn
(160 Calories, 11g Fat for 2½ Cups)
- Nabisco 100 Calorie Packs Mister Salty Milk Chocolate Covered Pretzels
(100 Calories, 4g Fat per Bag)
-LesserEvil Classic SeaSalt Krinkle Sticks
(110 Calories, 3g Fat for 1.2 oz.)

Original Question

What is a good, healthy, easy recipe I can fix with my kids (ages 4 & 6) that is REAL food that they will eat?

Q. Using actual healthy meat and veggies and stuff, cooking actual food.

Don't tell me that everybody loves peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

I want to find something they can HELP me fix that is an actual decent, healthy dinner that does not take forever to make and that doesn't cost a lot.

A. Deep Dish Taco Squares

2 cups biscuit mix
½ cup cold water
1( 8-oz )carton sour cream
1/3 cup prepared Ranch salad dressing
1½ pounds ground beef
¼ cup green and/or red bell pepper – finely chopped**
2 Tbsp. chopped onion**
1 pkg taco seasoning mix (¼ cup)
1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce
½ cup mild salsa
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Combine biscuit mix and water, stirring with a fork until blended. Press mixture in bottom of a lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2” baking dish. Bake at 375ºF for 9 minutes.
Combine sour cream and Ranch dressing. Spread over baked crust and set aside.
Cook ground beef, green bell pepper, and onion in a large skillet until meat is browned and crumbled; drain well. Stir in tomato sauce, salsa or picante sauce, and taco seasoning mix, spoon over Ranch filling.
Sprinkle cheese evenly over meat mixture. Bake at 375ºF, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until casserole is lightly browned. Cut into 12 squares to serve.

** If serving to picky children, you can omit the bellpepper and use 2 tsp. onion powder instead of fresh onions. Omit salsa and add a second can of plain tomato sauce.

--Sugar Pie
--------------------------------

Skillet Lasagna (aka Hamburger Helper)

1 lb. lean ground beef
¼ cu p chopped onion
½ cup chopped carrots
1½ cups mafalda (mini-lasagna noodles or other pasta)
1½ cups water
½ tsp. Italian seasoning blend
2 cups marinara or other tomato-based pasta sauce
8 oz. fresh sliced mushrooms
1/3 cup or more shredded mozzarella cheese

Cook lean ground beef, chopped onion and chopped carrots in a Dutch oven on medium-high about 6 minutes or until beef is no longer pink. Drain. Stir in raw pasta, water, Italian seasoning, pasta sauce mushrooms. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes or until pasta is tender. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and serve.
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Oniony Baked Chicken

Chicken:
1/3 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter
1/3 cup crushed saltine crackers
2 tablespoons onion soup mix
8 chicken drumsticks

Dip:
1 med (1 cup) cuke, peeled, chopped
1 cup LAND O LAKES® Light Sour Cream
1½ teaspoon chopped fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed

Heat oven to 350°F. Melt butter in oven in 13x9-inch baking pan (5 to 7 minutes). Stir together crushed crackers and onion soup mix. Dip chicken drumsticks into melted butter, then coat with crumb mixture. Place drumsticks back in same pan; sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until no longer pink.

Meanwhile, stir together all dip ingredients in medium bowl. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve chicken hot or cold with dip.
Makes 4 servings (1 1/3 cups dip).
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Fried Rice with Ham
Serves 4.

3 large eggs, lightly beaten w/ 2 tsp. waer
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
Coarse salt to taste
4 green onions, thinly sliced diagonally (both white and green parts)
4 garlic cloves, minced
5 oz. ham, thinly sliced and chopped
4 cups cold cooked rice
¼ tsp. sesame oil
3 Tbsp. rice vinegar
1 cup frozen peas, thawed

In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 Tbsp. oil, swirling to coat. Beat eggs, with 2 tsp. water and ½ tsp. coarse salt. Cook in skillet, moving cooked eggs aside gently to allow raw eggs to run in their place, about 2 minutes. Transfer to plate; when cool enough to handle, cut into strips.

In same skillet, heat remaining Tbsp. oil. Add garlic and scallions, heat and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add ham and rice, season with salt and sesame oil, and cook until very hot, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add vinegar, peas, and eggs, cook until very hot, about 2 minutes.

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What are some recipe for teen snacks at a sleepover?

Q. my friend and I are having a sleepover soon. Any recipes for teen snacks? Healthy or unhealthy is ok. something you can bake would be neat.

A. If it's just the two of you, then you can do pretty much what you want! Here are some things you might enjoy:

Tacos
Mini pizzas
Nachos
Chocolate chip cookies
Celery and carrot sticks with pineapple cream cheese
Popcorn
Sub sandwiches
Ice cream sundaes
Cupcakes
Rice Krispy Treats

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What are good ideas for healthy treats to bring to school?

Q. This is my son's first year of school and his teacher asks that when treats are brought in, they are healthy for the most part. No cupcakes, etc. My son's first day to bring a snack to school is next week and I can't think of anything creative for him to bring. Someone already brought the 'butterfly' treat, where you place a clothespin between a ziploc bag of snacks. Are there any other ideas anyone has used before or knows of that are healthy and cute? Thanks!

A. Kids are so cute at this age!!! Here are some ideas you might find acceptable:

1. Jello shapes: the original recipe is on their website, but it calls for a couple of boxes of jello and about half of the liquid. This makes an extra stiff batch that holds up well when cut in shapes with cookie cutters. Serve with animal crackers and whipped cream.
2. Rice krispy treats: you can make these using puffed brown rice and granola. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters and add mini chocolate chips or craisins as an extra treat.
3. Ice cold orange sections with a drizzle of raspberry syrup
4. Nutella spread on whole wheat bread and cut with cookie cutters
5. Trail mix baggies, ties with rafia
6. Celophane bags filled with mini box of raisins, M&M's, peanuts, and granola
7. String cheese and bread sticks or pretzel sticks tied with a piece of fruit bark.
8. Mini bagels spread with lowfat cream cheese and sprinkles with cinnamon
9. Baked potato or vege chips with lowfat ranch dressing
10. Fresh fruit parfaits: small plastic cups layered with non-fat strawberry yogurt, granola, fresh fruit
11. Fresh veges and dip: cucumbers, grape tomatos, mini carrots, jicama, brocolli florets and ranch dressing.
12. Mini peanut butter cookie sandwiches filled with nutella and raisins

Original Question

What are some healthy, filling snacks for someone trying to lose weight?

Q. I've been really tempted to snack on some not-so-healthy options while being hungry. I need something that will keep me filled besides fruits, veggies and nuts. I am also open to any recipes for home made energy bars/snacks/cookies or any foods like that.

A. Healthy Snacks:
#Handful nuts # Whole fruit
# Popcorn (Orville Redenbacher 100 Calorie Smart Pop 94% Fat Free Butter Mini Bags )
# Olives #Strawberry & Grape
# Hummus with carrots
# Yogurt (Yoplait Light Yogurt or Fage Total 0% Fat Yogurt) with nuts & berries

Snack: Ice Cream Edy's/Dreyers

* Grape * Lemonade * Lime * Orange & Cream * Strawberry
* Strawberry-Banana Smoothie * Tangerine * Tropical Smoothie
* Variety Pack (Grape, Cherry, Tropical) * Variety Pack (Lime, Strawberry, Wildberry)
* Variety Pack No Sugar Added (Black Cherry, Strawberry-Kiwi, Mixed Berry)
* Variety Pack No Sugar Added (Strawberry, Tangerine, Raspberry)

Snack:Ice Cream Skinny Cow
Low Fat Ice Cream Sandwiches
* Vanilla * Chocolate * Mint * Strawberry Shortcake

Low Fat Ice Cream Cones:
* Vanilla with caramel * Chocolate with fudge * Mint drizzled in fudge

Low Fat Ice Cream Bars:
* Fudge bars * Mini fudge pops


Snack:Hershey's® Extra Dark Chocolate, All Varieties
* Hershey's® Cocoa * Hershey's® Special Dark® Cocoa

Snack:Nonni's Biscotti
* Originali * Cioccolati * Decadenc * Noci Cioccolati * Turtle Pecan
* Almond Toffee Biscotti * Caramel Latte * Cinamon Dolce * Limone * Mint Cioccolati




- Pepperidge Farm Montieri Raspberry Tart Cookies
(120 Calories, 3g Fat for 2 Cookies)
- Quaker Chewy Dark Chocolate Cherry 90 Calorie Granola Bars
(90 Calories, 2g Fat per Bar)
- Hostess 100 Calorie Packs Cinnamon Streusel Muffins
(100 Calories, 3g Fat for 3 Cakes)
-: Starbucks Skinny Mocha
(90 Calories, 0g Fat for 12 oz.)
- Reese's Peanut Butter Snacksters
(100 Calories, 4g Fat per Pack)

-Wholly Guacamole 100 Calorie Snack Packs
(100 Calories, 8g Fat per Pouch)
- Miss Vickie's Nine Grain Simply Salted Chips
(140 Calories, 7g Fat for 15 Chips)
- Dr. Praeger's Sweet Potato Bites
(110 Calories, 3g Fat for 2 Pieces)
-Progresso 40% Less Sodium Italian-Style Wedding Soup
(90 Calories, 2g Fat per Cup)

-: Edy's Fruit Bars
(45 Calories, 1g Fat per Bar)
- Yoplait Fiber One Nonfat Strawberry Yogurt
-Sara Lee Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
(120 Calories, 7g Fat for 6 Bites)
-: Kraft LiveActive Natural Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
(80 Calories, 5g Fat per Stick)

-Kellogg's All-Bran Strawberry
-Drizzle Fiber Bar
(120 Calories, 3g Fat per Bar)
-: Quaker Caramel Drizzle Mini Delights
(90 Calories, 4g Fat per Bag)
- Pringles Baked Wheat Pizza Stix
(90 Calories, 4g Fat per bag)

- Kellogg's Wild Animal Crunch Cereal
(100 Calories, 1g Fat for ½ Cup)
- Utz Original Multigrain Sunflower Chips
(140 Calories, 6g Fat for 1 oz.)
-Jell-O Singles Sugar Free Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix
(80 Calories, 0g Fat per 4 oz.)
-Morningstar Farms Ginger Teriyaki Veggie Cakes
(110 Calories, 2g Fat per Patty)

TrueNorth 100% Natural Peanut Clusters
(170 Calories, 13g Fat for 6 Pieces)
- Kashi Roasted Garlic & Thyme TLC Party Crackers
(130 Calories, 5g Fat for 4 Crackers)

:Popcorn, Indiana Aged White Cheddar Kettlecorn
(160 Calories, 11g Fat for 2½ Cups)
- Nabisco 100 Calorie Packs Mister Salty Milk Chocolate Covered Pretzels
(100 Calories, 4g Fat per Bag)
-LesserEvil Classic SeaSalt Krinkle Sticks
(110 Calories, 3g Fat for 1.2 oz.)

Original Question

What is a good, healthy, easy recipe I can fix with my kids (ages 4 & 6) that is REAL food that they will eat?

Q. Using actual healthy meat and veggies and stuff, cooking actual food.

Don't tell me that everybody loves peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

I want to find something they can HELP me fix that is an actual decent, healthy dinner that does not take forever to make and that doesn't cost a lot.

A. Deep Dish Taco Squares

2 cups biscuit mix
½ cup cold water
1( 8-oz )carton sour cream
1/3 cup prepared Ranch salad dressing
1½ pounds ground beef
¼ cup green and/or red bell pepper – finely chopped**
2 Tbsp. chopped onion**
1 pkg taco seasoning mix (¼ cup)
1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce
½ cup mild salsa
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Combine biscuit mix and water, stirring with a fork until blended. Press mixture in bottom of a lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2” baking dish. Bake at 375ºF for 9 minutes.
Combine sour cream and Ranch dressing. Spread over baked crust and set aside.
Cook ground beef, green bell pepper, and onion in a large skillet until meat is browned and crumbled; drain well. Stir in tomato sauce, salsa or picante sauce, and taco seasoning mix, spoon over Ranch filling.
Sprinkle cheese evenly over meat mixture. Bake at 375ºF, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until casserole is lightly browned. Cut into 12 squares to serve.

** If serving to picky children, you can omit the bellpepper and use 2 tsp. onion powder instead of fresh onions. Omit salsa and add a second can of plain tomato sauce.

--Sugar Pie
--------------------------------

Skillet Lasagna (aka Hamburger Helper)

1 lb. lean ground beef
¼ cu p chopped onion
½ cup chopped carrots
1½ cups mafalda (mini-lasagna noodles or other pasta)
1½ cups water
½ tsp. Italian seasoning blend
2 cups marinara or other tomato-based pasta sauce
8 oz. fresh sliced mushrooms
1/3 cup or more shredded mozzarella cheese

Cook lean ground beef, chopped onion and chopped carrots in a Dutch oven on medium-high about 6 minutes or until beef is no longer pink. Drain. Stir in raw pasta, water, Italian seasoning, pasta sauce mushrooms. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes or until pasta is tender. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and serve.
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Oniony Baked Chicken

Chicken:
1/3 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter
1/3 cup crushed saltine crackers
2 tablespoons onion soup mix
8 chicken drumsticks

Dip:
1 med (1 cup) cuke, peeled, chopped
1 cup LAND O LAKES® Light Sour Cream
1½ teaspoon chopped fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed

Heat oven to 350°F. Melt butter in oven in 13x9-inch baking pan (5 to 7 minutes). Stir together crushed crackers and onion soup mix. Dip chicken drumsticks into melted butter, then coat with crumb mixture. Place drumsticks back in same pan; sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until no longer pink.

Meanwhile, stir together all dip ingredients in medium bowl. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve chicken hot or cold with dip.
Makes 4 servings (1 1/3 cups dip).
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Fried Rice with Ham
Serves 4.

3 large eggs, lightly beaten w/ 2 tsp. waer
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
Coarse salt to taste
4 green onions, thinly sliced diagonally (both white and green parts)
4 garlic cloves, minced
5 oz. ham, thinly sliced and chopped
4 cups cold cooked rice
¼ tsp. sesame oil
3 Tbsp. rice vinegar
1 cup frozen peas, thawed

In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 Tbsp. oil, swirling to coat. Beat eggs, with 2 tsp. water and ½ tsp. coarse salt. Cook in skillet, moving cooked eggs aside gently to allow raw eggs to run in their place, about 2 minutes. Transfer to plate; when cool enough to handle, cut into strips.

In same skillet, heat remaining Tbsp. oil. Add garlic and scallions, heat and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add ham and rice, season with salt and sesame oil, and cook until very hot, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add vinegar, peas, and eggs, cook until very hot, about 2 minutes.

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