This site is pretty cool. It gives you a daily recipe to try out.


Here is the recipe for today, Fresh Apricot Thai Salad.

Prep: 10 min.

* 2 cups sliced fresh apricots
* 2 cups diced cooked chicken
* 1 cup sliced cucumber, peeled and seeded if necessary
* 1 cup bean sprouts, rinsed
* 1/4 cup rice vinegar
* 1 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro
* 2 tsp. sugar
* 1/4 cup vegetable oil
* 1/2 tsp. chili oil
* 1 package leafy salad greens
* 2 Tbs. coarsely chopped peanuts
* 1 lime, cut into wedges

In a large bowl, combine apricots and next 3 ingredients; set aside. In a small bowl, combine vinegar, cilantro, and sugar; whisk in oils. Toss salad with vinaigrette and arrange on plates that have been lined with salad greens. Sprinkle with peanuts and garnish with line wedges.

Courtesy: California Fresh Apricot Council

Per serving: calories 396, fat 27.8g, 61% calories from fat, cholesterol 65mg, protein 21.4g, carbohydrates 18.3g, fiber 4.0g, sugar 11.8g, sodium 65mg, diet points 9.9.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.7, Fruit: 0.7, Bread: 0.0, Lean meat: 2.5, Fat: 3.5, Sugar: 0.1, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

The only problem with this is that you need to have the items available to create this delicious goodness.

For a student who may only have the bare minimum at any given time, this site is very helpful. All you do is put in the quantity of various items you have in the fridge or that you want to cook with. It'll give you a recipe based on the food you have.

Cooking made easier.

PS: Happy D(ivorce)-Day by the way!