What I am about to tell you is shocking. Are you ready? Can you handle it?
There is food at the grocery store that you can eat. I KNOW! Crazy! But, wait! It gets better! This food? Some of it is healthy.
They have these things called oranges. They are a fruit. And they are orange. Now here is the SHOCKING part. They taste good. You put them in the fridge for a bit and they get all cold and juicy and then you EAT THEM. They are yummy.
Also? There is this stuff called Yoplait Light Yogurt. It is only 100 calories. ONE HUNDRED. Again, people, hold on to your hats, because here comes the shocking part. IT TASTES GOOD. Like really good. Like I think I need to go get another one and eat it right now. Because, after all, ONE HUNDRED CALORIES, PEOPLE.
Where have these things been my whole life? I no longer have to eat chocolate and chips and candy and cookies. I can eat FRUIT. And YOGURT. Its a whole new world people.
Oh, also? I have been addicted to Ree’s pico de gallo. Anyone else tried it? Oh. My. God. Its yummy. I mean, yeah, its just pico de gallo, but damn. I love that stuff. I won’t tell you how often I eat it, because that would be embarassing, but I will tell you to proceed with caution. Once you pop, you can’t stop. Or something like that.
One last thing. Cilantro. My new favorite herb. (Is cilantro an herb? Surely it is.) Does anyone have any good recipes with cilantro? I really want some kind of cilantro chicken something, but I don’t know what and I’m scared to just start cooking it. I mean, who knows what it would come out like, right? Orange-yogurt-cilantro-chicken. Mmm. Yum. Any recipes for me?
Auburn Gal Always says:
You should try Dannon’s Light & Fit yogurt - 45 calories and 0 (oh, yeah, ZERO) fat grams!
And grapes - they’re my “can you believe they’re food? and healthy food? they taste like candy!!!”
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January 9th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
Leslie says:
Okay, when I first saw the “Y’all Better Sit Down,” I’m thinking, SHE’S PREGNANT. But grocery store food is good, too.
I have an excellent recipe for Orange Chicken Piccata. It doesn’t require cilantro, but it is my favorite chicken recipe. Here it is: http://fbnr.com/Recipes/415/4835001415.htm
It’s awesome.
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January 9th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Pug Mom says:
I know a lot of recipes that use cilantro - but more as a finishing touch to the dish than a main part of it. They’re all dishes from Ecuador (my mom is Ecuadorian). Lemme know if you’re interested.
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January 9th, 2008 at 5:40 pm
Chris H says:
I didn’t know you had moved… goggle reader just let me know! Derrrr…. I have not forgotten you… just didn’t catch on to ya move. Hope you are well and all is going great!
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January 9th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
Karen Sugarpants says:
DO I???? YES! In fact, readers left a bunch of comments on the old blog - I’ll go find it and email you - you’re welcome to post it all with link to the wonderful readers that contributed - because dude - there’s some great info there.
January 9th, 2008 at 6:15 pm
Redneck Mommy says:
You had me up until cilantro…yuck.
But oranges and yogurt…yum.
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January 9th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Karly says:
Auburn Gal Always,
I might just have to try that. I only bought three of Yoplait yogurts, because I’d never tried it before and wasn’t sure if I’d like it. And, um, they are all gone now. I’ll check out Dannon next time!
January 9th, 2008 at 6:48 pm
Karly says:
Leslie,
Hahahaha. No. Not pregnant. Though I did just take a test last week because, you know, wishful thinking.
Thanks for the recipe!
January 9th, 2008 at 6:49 pm
Karly says:
Pug Mom,
Awesome! Hook me up with one of your favorites! I’d love to try it!
January 9th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
Karly says:
Chris,
Glad ya found me…I’d been wondering where you were!
January 9th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
Karly says:
Redneck Mommy,
Cilantro? Yuck? Wha?
January 9th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
Karly says:
Karen,
I can’t wait to see what ya got! I love recipes!
January 9th, 2008 at 6:51 pm
Suzi says:
Mmmmmmm, cilantro! I like to whomp up a marinade of orange juice, some lime juice, tequila, and a little garlic. Marinate the chicken in that for an hour or so, and throw it on the grill. Mix up some honey with lime juice and cilantro, and baste it with that for the last few minutes. Delicious.
January 9th, 2008 at 7:29 pm
Candygirlflies says:
Oh, yes, Suzi’s got the right idea… Cilantro is wonderful in marinades… wonderful.
It’s a major ingredient in a lot of Asian food– I’ve got a Pad Thai recipe somewhere that I’ll have to dig out for you…
My general rule of thumb with Cilantro is that it makes a nice change from fresh parsley, but for my own taste, when I use it as a subsitute, I use a bit less Cilantro. It is a very strong flavour, and can kind of “overpower” the dish if you’re not careful.
I’ll email you the Pad Thai as soon as I can find it!
xo CGF
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January 9th, 2008 at 8:04 pm
Gina says:
My very favorite recipe with cilatro is Tom Yum soup. really, the cilantro is just a small part of it, but the time I made it without it? Sucked. I always use extra now. If you like the combo of tangy and spicy, it’s awesome (and healthy).
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January 9th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
Jerseygirl89 says:
I have no reason to comment, as the last time I gave anyone a recipe it was for playdoh. But I have to say that I like Yoplait more than Dannon.
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January 9th, 2008 at 10:21 pm
sugarplumsmom says:
Oh I’m with you on the yogurt and oranges… but Cilantro… yuck! Tastes like soap to me.
2 out of 3 ain’t bad though!
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January 9th, 2008 at 11:18 pm
Dory says:
Karly? Are you smoking something you should be sharing?
*raises eyebrows*
Because? You sound like you’re a little manic and have the munchies.
*trying to deadpan and stifle laughter simultaneously*
*failing miserably*
You crack my shit UP, girl!
Dory
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January 10th, 2008 at 12:37 am
Christi says:
OMG that recipe for pico de gallo looks DIVINE. We were gonna name the baby Lilith if it turns out to be a girl but I’m thinking Karly Ree sounds pretty damn good (the only place I can cuss now is when I write) :>
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January 10th, 2008 at 8:07 am
Lindsay says:
Try http://www.recipezaar.com. You can click on the “ingredients” part of the search box and type in cilantro and up will pop a zillion recipes with cilantro in them. Although Orange Yogurt Cilantro Chicken sounds yummy so try it anyway
January 10th, 2008 at 8:49 am
Lisa says:
wow….this is so freaky to read this because yesterday I went to the store and bought that EXACT SAME YOGURT for the first time..and …I bought big, beautiful juicy oranges for snackin’!
And….I am so in love with cilantro! I have a good cilantro-lime chicken recipe at home…I’ll have to find it when I get home. I love to make my own salsa with lots of cilantro,salt, onion, lime and tomatoes…almost the exact same recipe as Pioneer Woman except I use ground red pepper instead of fresh jalapeno ….and some garlic….
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January 10th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
Karly says:
Suzi…whomp it up? That little phrase totally makes me want to cook. And shout BAM! every time I put something in the pan. LOL. Seriously, though, I’ll totally try that marinade. It sounds awesome!
January 10th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Karly says:
Candygirlflies…Never tried Pad Thai but I’m game!
January 10th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Karly says:
Christi…I hate the name Karly. But then again my maiden name was Davis. I can still hear the little bastard boys saying Harley Davison…fuckers.
January 10th, 2008 at 4:33 pm
Karly says:
Lisa, I’m telling you that Yoplait is totally brainwashing people. Was it that commercial with the wife on the phone and the husband digging around the fridge for all her yummy food she was talking about? I couldn’t stop thinking about that commercial until I bought some damn yogurt. We should be afraid of Yoplait.
I thought about adding garlic to the p de g too, but was scared I might ruin it. I may try it now!
January 10th, 2008 at 4:35 pm
Katie Rodriguez says:
This is the best post I ever read,I’ll stumble this one, thx!
March 6th, 2009 at 4:37 pm