Put the potatoes in a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Cook over moderate heat until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain and let cool completely, then cut into 1-inch pieces.

In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise with the mustards, vinegar and olive oil and whisk until smooth. Add the onion, roasted red peppers and parsley. Gently fold in the potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Yield: 4 cups (960 ml)
Speed: Variable to High
Time: 1 1/2 minutes

Directions
Place all ingredients into container and secure the lid. Select VARIABLE speed #10, then to HIGH for 1 ½ minutes. Turn machine off.

Serve immediately.

Chia is very rich in omega-3 fatty acids, even more so than flax seeds. And it has another advantage over flax: chia is so rich in antioxidants that the seeds don’t deteriorate and can be stored for long periods without becoming rancid. And, unlike flax, they do not have to be ground to make their nutrients available to the body. Chia seeds also provide fiber (25 grams give you 6.9 grams of fiber) as well as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, copper, iron, molybdenum, niacin, and zinc.

Cake:

3 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

6 ounces vanilla soy yogurt

1/4 cup canola oil

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1/4 cup orange juice

Dreamsicle topping:

1/4 cup vegetable shortening

1 cup confectioner’s sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons plain soy creamer

1/2 cup orange marmalade

1 tablespoon olive oil 

3 medium onions, sliced

3/4 cup walnuts

1 15-ounce can of Le Seur baby peas, drained

4 hard-boiled eggs

1/4 teaspoon salt

freshly ground pepper, to taste

Saute the onions in the oil over medium high heat, stirring frequently, until nicely browned and carmelized. Set aside.

Place the walnuts on a tray in a 300 degree F oven for about 8 – 10 minutes until aromatic and starting to lightly brown.

Place all the ingredients into your food processor and combine until you have a smooth consistency. Adjust seasonings as desired. Serve chilled.

Prepare as many of the lunch items as possible for the coming week — and enlist your children’s help. That means having older kids slice carrots or watermelon or having younger kids wash the fruits and veggies. All can help make trail mix and then divide it among individual bags. Anything you can get ready at the beginning of the week will make mornings go more smoothly.

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