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Peanut Butter & Honey Rice Crispy Treats

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Nothing makes you grow up quickly like becoming a parent. These treats permit you to feel like a kid again. They are a snap to make and the peanut butter is so much better than the marshmallows found in packaged versions. (Almond or sunflower seed butter are fine substitutions.) Goji berries, raisins, or crunchy-sweet g pieces work great as add-ins.

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Chicken, Red Dates & Ginger Soup

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This twist on a classic ā€œfirst foodā€ for mom may sound strange. Dried fruit in chicken soup, you ask? But go with it: Chinese red datesā€”also known as jujubes, available at Chinese markets or onlineā€”plus ruby-colored goji berries is a time-tested combo used to boost circulation and enhance inner warmth. Your eyes will delight at the look of these little gems in your soup bowl. Your taste buds will love the subtle touch of sweetness against the savory chicken. I recommend making every effort to use Chinese red dates, which bestow amazing postpartum health benefits, as they are not difficult to find online or in local Asian markets. Medjool dates are okay in a pinch but they do not have the same medicinal effects.

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Kabocha And Red Lentil Soup

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Orange is a color of celebration, ritual, and happinessā€”a shade that instantly lifts the spirits. This pureed soup is so easy to make from ingredients stocked in your pantry, and itā€™s a great one to ask a visitor to whip up for you. The slightly sweet taste and grounding properties of kabocha squash are especially comforting on days when you might feel teary or blue, and a generous amount of lubricating oil helps to remedy inner dryness and wind, soothing the nerves further. Serves 8