Healthy Harvest Turkey Lasagna and Baked French Bread

Dinner Tonight: Healthy Harvest Turkey Lasagna and Baked French Bread





Well why not make my favorite Breakfast for this last Breakfast of 2017! I prepared some Simply

Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns, Heated up some Meijer Diced Ham, fried an Egg Sunnyside Up, made a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. I made a bed of the Hashbrowns in a bowl and sprinkled them with Sargento Reduced Fat Sharp Cheddar Cheese. Next I put the Diced Ham over top the Hash Browns then placed the Sunnyside Up Egg on it it top of off. One of my favorite Breakfasts! Went out to get the Morning Papers and it is down right COLD! 1 degree and with the light wind it was below zero! Grabbed the Papers and got back inside as quick as I could. We seen a couple of rays of sunshine later in the day but only had a high of 17 degrees. So with nothing going on outside I stayed in and did a load of laundry. I then cleaned the Kitchen and cleaned the oven. For Dinner tonight Healthy Harvest Turkey Lasagna and Baked French Bread.




As usual I’m using Jennie – O Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast, which I had in the freezer so I sat it

in the fridge to thaw overnight. I use the recipe that’s on back of the Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Lasagna Box as a guide. Making  changes to some of the ingredients to reduce calories and carbs. I used the following; 1lb Jennie – O Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast, 3 cups (26 oz jar) Ragu Pasta Sauce, Sliced Mushrooms (optional), 1/2 cup Water, 1 3/4 cups (15 oz container) Kroger Part Skim Milk Ricotta Cheese, 2 cups (8 oz) or more Sargento Reduced Fat Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (divided), 1/2 cup grated Kraft Parmesan Cheese, 1/2 cup chopped fresh Parsley, 1/2 tsp Sea Salt, 1/4 tsp ground Black Pepper, and 6 pieces Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Lasagna, uncooked. Cutting calories and carbs by using Jennie – O Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast and the Kroger Part Skim Milk Ricotta Cheese, Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pasta, and Sargento Reduced Fat Shredded Cheese.




Then to prepare it, Heat oven to 350°F. In a skillet, over medium-high heat, brown Turkey; season to

taste and drain of excess fat, very little fat to drain. Add the Pasta Sauce and Water; simmer about 10 minutes. Pour about 1 cup Sauce on bottom of a 13×9 foil pan. Arrange 3 UNCOOKED pasta pieces lengthwise over sauce; cover with 1 cup sauce. Spread one-half Ricotta Cheese and Mozzarella Cheese over Sauce. Repeat layers of RONZONI HEALTHY HARVEST LASAGNA, Sauce and Ricotta Cheese, Mozzarella. Top with layer of RONZONI HEALTHY HARVEST LASAGNA and remaining Sauce; sprinkle with Mozzarella Cheese. Cover with foil. Bake 45 minutes. Remove foil; bake additional 10 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.




The Lasagna comes out perfect, love this recipe! Everything tasted so fresh and as usual the Jennie - O Turkey was the star bringing everything together to make one delicious dish! Plenty of leftovers for another meal or to freeze for later use. I’ve frozen this several times and it always comes out great after reheating. I left the original recipe at the bottom of the post. With just a few changes I saved on calories, carbs, and fat grams. The original recipe is at the end of the post. I also baked a loaf of Pillsbury French Bread. I really don’t need Bread to go with Lasagna but Mom and Dad wanted some though. For Dessert later a Dole No Sugar Added Diced Peach Cup.







Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Whole Grain Lasagna

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
3 cups (26 oz jar) spaghetti sauce
1 small container of baby bella mushrooms, sliced
1 1/2 cups water
1 3/4 cups (15 oz container) ricotta or small curd cottage cheese
2 cups (8 oz) shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
9 pieces RONZONI HEALTHY HARVEST LASAGNA, uncooked

Directions

Heat oven to 350°F. In 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, brown meat; drain. Add spaghetti sauce, mushrooms, and water; simmer about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir together ricotta cheese, one-half mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley, salt and pepper. 5. Pour about 1 cup sauce on bottom of 13×9-inch baking dish. Arrange 3 UNCOOKED pasta pieces lengthwise over sauce; cover with 1 cup sauce. Spread one-half cheese filling over sauce. Repeat layers of RONZONI HEALTHY HARVEST LASAGNA, sauce and cheese filling. Top with layer of RONZONI HEALTHY HARVEST LASAGNA and remaining sauce; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cover with foil. Bake 45 minutes. Remove foil; bake additional 10 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutritional Info
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 277.3
Total Fat: 9.7 g
Cholesterol: 75.8 mg
Sodium: 519.1 mg
Total Carbs: 25.1 g
Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
Protein: 23.9 g





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Our leanest ground turkey, all natural, 99 percent fat-free with no gluten.
Product Features:
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Gluten Free
All Natural
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20-oz (1.25 lbs) or 40-oz package (2.5 lbs)

Cooking Instructions:
STOVETOP METHOD:
* Spray skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
* Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.
* Add ground turkey to hot skillet.
* Stir to crumble, approximately 14 to 16 minutes.
* Always cook to well-done, 165°F. as measured by a meat thermometer.

Nutritional Information
Serving Size 112 g Total Carbohydrates 0 g
Calories 120 Dietary Fiber 0 g
Calories From Fat 15 Sugars 0 g
Total Fat 1.5 g Protein 26 g
Saturated Fat .5 g Vitamin A 0%
Trans Fat .0 g Vitamin C 0%
Cholesterol 55 mg Iron 4%
Sodium 70 mg Calcium 0%

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Soup Special of the Day.......Bacon, Potato and Bell Pepper Chowder

This week's Soup Special of the Day is - Bacon, Potato and Bell Pepper Chowder. Bacon, Red Potatoes, and Bell Pepper make up this healthy Chowder! It's from the CooksRecipes website which has a fantastic selection of recipes to please any taste. Enjoy and Healthy in 2018!  http://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Bacon, Potato and Bell Pepper Chowder
Hot and hearty creamy bacon, potato and bell pepper chowder.

Recipe Ingredients:
4 slices of lean bacon, chopped coarse

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup bell pepper, finely chopped
1 jalapeño, minced fine (optional)
1/2 pound small red potatoes, unpeeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes.
2 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Cooking Directions:
1 - In a saucepan cook the bacon over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp and transfer it with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
2 - Discard all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat, and in the remaining fat, cook the onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, and potatoes over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion and bell peppers are softened.
3 - Add the milk, the cream, and the Worcestershire sauce, bring the liquid to a simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
4 - Season the chowder with salt and pepper, divide it between 2 heated soup bowls, and sprinkle with bacon.

Makes 2 servings.
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Healthy One-Pot Meal Recipes

From the EatingWell website and Magazine its Healthy One-Pot Meal Recipes. Delicious and Healthy One-Pot Meal Recipes like; Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo, One-Skillet Salmon with Fennel and Sun-Dried Tomato Couscous, and Vegetable Weight-Loss Soup. Find these and more all at the EatingWell website.  http://www.eatingwell.com/


Healthy One-Pot Meal Recipes

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Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Chicken and Orzo
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One-Skillet Salmon with Fennel and Sun-Dried Tomato Couscous
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Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Thank you to Gina W. for passing this hint along.......


When boiling milk, first stir in a pinch of baking soda. This will help keep the milk from curdling.

Baked Ham and Swiss Sliders w/ Baked Fries

Dinner Tonight: Baked Ham and Swiss Sliders w/ Baked Fries





For Breakfast this Morning I made Toast, Gravy, and Turkey Sausage Links. I toasted a couple of

slices of Aunt Millie's Light Whole Grain Bread. Then I prepared a packet of Pioneer Peppered White Gravy. I was out of Jennie - O Turkey Breakfast Sausage Links so I picked up a package of Johnsonville Turkey Fully Cooked Breakfast Sausage Links. Just heat them up in a skillet for 8 minutes and they're ready! A very good Breakfast Sausage Link. I also had my morning cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. It snowed overnight and we ended up with about 2 inches or so. Had a low of about 15 degrees and a high of 21, but with the wind chill it felt like the single digits out all day! Not much to do today so I cleaned the house, emptied the vacuum, charged the vacuum batteries, and dusted. It really didn't need it but it gave me a little something to do. For Dinner tonight I prepared Baked Ham and Swiss Sliders w/ Baked Fries. 




For Dinner one my favorite recipes, Baked Ham and Swiss Sliders w/ Baked Fries. To make  them I'll need; Kroger Whole Wheat Slider Buns. These are only 70 calories and 13 carbs. I also used Boar's Head Sweet Sliced Ham, Sargento Swiss Cheese, Sargeto Ultra Thin Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Blue Bonnet Light Butter - 4 Tbsp (original recipe called for 8), 2 tsp. Dried Onion Powder, 1 1/2 tsp. Worchestershire Sauce, 1 1/2 tsp. Ken's Light Poppyseed Dressing, and 1/2 tsp. French's Yellow Mustard.

Next I made my Bun Topping Sauce. I grabbed a medium size bowl to mix my ingredients in. I then mixed the Butter, Onion Powder,  Worchestershire Sauce, Ken's Light Poppyseed Dressing, and French's Yellow Mustard together. Stirred until well mixed and sit it aside until ready to use it. 








Then to prepare the Sliders; preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Then I got an 11 x 14 baking pan that I

lined with foil and sprayed with Pam Non-Stick Cooking Spray. I placed the bottom  half of the Slider Buns in the bottom of the baking pan. Next I placed the Sweet Sliced Ham on top of each Bun. You can put as much of the Ham you want on each. I then placed a 1/2 a slice of either the Swiss or Sharp Cheddar cheese on top of the Ham. Then added the the top 1/2 of each bun to each Slider. Then topped all the Sliders with Topping Sauce Mixture. Covered the baking pan with foil and baked at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Removed the foil and baked an additional 15 minutes to allow the rolls to crisp. Remove from oven to cool and serve.




These Baked Ham Sliders are incredible! I normally just use Swiss Cheese so It's the first time I used Sharp Cheddar Cheese on them and they turned out just as good as Swiss! The Ham, Cheese, Buns are all great but the Topping Sauce makes the Dish. The Sauce gives it such great flavor, love these Sliders!










As the Sliders cooled I turned the oven up to 425 degrees and baked my Fies. I used Alexia Organic

Yukon Select Fries, my usual choice of Fries. Seasoned them with McCormick Grinder Sea Salt and Peppercorn Medley. Baked them at 425 degrees for 16 minutes. They bake up beautifully and seasoned just right, excellent Fry! Plus they are only 120 calories and 15 net carbs. Baked Ham Sliders and Fries are perfect together! For Dessert/Snack later a bowl of Skinny Pop – Pop Corn and a Coke Zero to drink.

Meanwhile back at the SayersBrook Bison Ranch.............Bison Stew (1 lb)

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Diabetic Sweet Potato Recipes

From the Diabetic Living Online website its Diabetic Sweet Potato Recipes. It's Sweet Tater Heaven with these Diabetic Sweet Potato Recipes. You'll find recipes like; Sweet Potato Pie, Turkey and Sweet Potato Chowder, and Southwestern Sweet Potato Stew. Find these and more all at the Diabetic Living Online website. Enjoy and Eat Healthy!  http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/


Diabetic Sweet Potato Recipes
Sweet potatoes are a healthy and tasty vegetable to add to your diet. These colorful spuds are loaded

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Put down the pumpkin -- make sweet potato pie instead. This lovely pie features cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla flavors, plus a dollop of whipped dessert topping......


Turkey and Sweet Potato Chowder
Canned soups can't compare to this creamy chowder. Filled with corn and chunky sweet potatoes, one serving gives you 4 grams of fiber.....


Southwestern Sweet Potato Stew
This stew has almost half a day's worth of vitamin C in one serving. Not to mention this spicy, fiber-packed dish will warm you up and keep you feeling full longer..........



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Kitchen Hint of the Day!

A little on Oysters.........


* Oysters are salty by nature, so most recipes using oysters will not need to be salted

* Low and Slow - Cook oysters gently to avoid turning them into a rubbery, chewy waste of good shellfish. When the edges begin to curl, they've had enough heat.

* Discard any clams or oysters that do not open during cooking. Closed shells indicate they did not get enough heat and are not thoroughly cooked.

* Clam/oyster juice can be saved and used in flavoring soups and chowders (the juice can be frozen).

* Oysters health benifits– low in fat and high in protein, they’re also packed with as much iron as red meat, making them a good alternative if you don’t eat meat.

* Just Enjoy them!

Catfish Nuggets w/ Hash Browns and Cut Green Beans

Dinner Tonight: Catfish Nuggets w/ Hash Browns and Cut Green Beans





To start the day I prepared a Poached Egg that I served on a toasted Healthy Life Whole Grain
English Muffin. Cloudy with a high of 28 degrees and snow flurries. Finished cleaning the house after Lunch and cleaned the fridge. For dinner tonight I prepared Catfish Nuggets w/ Hash Browns and Cut Green Beans.










I was wanting to go out to eat or have something delivered being my Birthday today but after
checking out the calories and high carb counts I opted to prepare Dinner. I've gotten away from eating out. Anyway I had picked up some Catfish Nuggets at Meijer the other day. To prepare them I rinsed the Catfish Nuggets off in cold water and patted dry with a paper towel. Seasoned them with Sea Salt. Then put them in a Hefty Plastic Storage Bag and added Zatarain’s Crispy Southern Fish Fri Breading Mix, shook the bag until all the Nuggets were coated. Then pan fried them in a medium size skillet in Extra Light Olive Oil. Fried each side about 3 1/2 minutes, until a golden brown. The Zatarain’s Crispy Southern Fish Fri is perfect for the Catfish, great flavor and the Nuggets were good size and meaty. You can bake Catfish but for me you just can’t beat frying Catfish. I love using all these Zatarain’s Products!




For one side I prepared some Simply Potatoes Hash Browns, which I always use when making Hash Browns. Fried them in Extra Virgin Olive Oil and seasoned them with Sea Salt, Ground Pepper, and Parsley. Just love Potatoes with Fish. I also heated up a can of Del Monte Low Sodium Cut Green Beans. For Dessert later a Jello Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Pudding.












Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns

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Serving Size 78 G
Servings Per Container 7
Amount Per Serving
Calories 70
Calories From Fat 0
% Daily Value
Total Fat 0 G 0
Saturated Fat 0 G 0
Trans Fat 0 G
Cholesterol 0 Mg 0
Sodium 55 Mg 2
Total Carboydrate 16 G 5
Dietary Fiber <2 8="" g="" p="">Sugars 0 G
Protein 1 G
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Jennie - O Turkey Recipe of the Week - Roast Pepper and Turkey Stroganoff

This week's Jennie - O Turkey Recipe of the Week is - Roast Pepper and Turkey Stroganoff. This one is made using JENNIE-O® Savory Roast Turkey Breast Tenderloin along with a Creamy Garlic and Wine Sauce and Egg Noodles. Dinner is served! You can find this recipe along with all the other delicious and healthy recipes at the Jennie - O Turkey website. Enjoy and Make the Switch!  https://www.jennieo.com/

Roast Pepper and Turkey Stroganoff
Who knew you could have comfort food without the guilt? This home cooked meal features a creamy garlic and wine sauce over lean turkey tenderloins and thick egg noodles—all for under 300 calories per serving!

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 (24-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Savory Roast Turkey Breast Tenderloin, cut into strips
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
4 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup dry white wine
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
¼ cup tomato paste
2 roasted red peppers, cut into strips
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
16 ounces thick egg noodles, cooked

DIRECTIONS
1) In large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Cook tenderloins as specified on the package. Always cook to well-done, 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer. Remove from pan; keep warm.
2) Heat remaining oil in skillet. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook 5 minutes or until softened.
3) Add wine; simmer until reduced by half. Stir in broth, tomato paste and roasted peppers. Return all turkey to pan. Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened.
4) Stir in parsley. Serve over hot cooked noodles.
* Always cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION

PER SERVING

Calories 300
Protein 27g
Carbohydrates 33g
Fiber 2g
Sugars 4g
Fat 7g
Cholesterol 50mg
Sodium 900mg
Saturated Fat 1g

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Honey Kissed Turkey Sausage Biscuit

I'm passing along a 2nd Jennie - O Turkey Recipe, Honey Kissed Turkey Sausage Biscuit. This one uses JENNIE-O® Lean Turkey Breakfast Sausage Patties, which I love! You'll just need 2 more ingredients to make this recipe; Buttermilk Biscuits and Honey. Perfect for Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch or any meal. You can find this recipe along with all the other delicious and healthy recipes at the Jennie - O Turkey website. Enjoy and Make the Switch!  https://www.jennieo.com/


Honey Kissed Turkey Sausage Biscuit
This kid-friendly breakfast treat is great for kids of any age. With a quick, easy-to-follow recipe and under 300 calories per serving, you can get the kids filled and out the door in no time!

INGREDIENTS
½ (12-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Lean Turkey Breakfast Sausage Patties
6 buttermilk biscuits
2½ tablespoons honey
DIRECTIONS
Cook sausage as specified on the package. Always cook to well-done, 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer; set aside.
Split biscuits. Drizzle honey on sausage patty. Place patty on split biscuit.

DIRECTIONS
1)  Cook sausage as specified on the package. Always cook to well-done, 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer; set aside.
2) Split biscuits. Drizzle honey on sausage patty. Place patty on split biscuit.
* Always cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING

Calories 200
Protein 7g
Carbohydrates 24g
Fiber 0g
Sugars 8g
Fat 8g
Cholesterol 20mg
Sodium 550mg
Saturated Fat 1.5g

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Kitchen Hints of the Day!

It's all about the Jalapenos........


* When buying; Fresh jalapeño should be glossy and firm, with no bruising or soft patches.
* Fresh jalapeño should be kept in a perforated bag in the fridge - they'll last for around 2 weeks. Chipotles will keep for a long time stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. Chipotles will keep for a long time stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
* Wear gloves (latex or other protective gloves) when handling jalapeños: The volatile compounds released when they’re sliced can burn hands, cause eyes to tear, and even irritate lungs.
* The longer you cook a pepper, the sweeter and less hot it’ll become. Don’t like your peppers that hot? Just cook them a little longer.

Salmon Patties w/ Mac and Cheese

Dinner Tonight: Salmon Patties w/ Mac and Cheese





Started my morning off with a light Breakfast of a toasted Healthy Life Whole Grain English Muffin and heated a couple of slices of Smithfield Anytime Favorites Hickory Smoked Ham. I love this

Ham. Nice thick slices with excellent flavor. I made a Breakfast Sandwich and I topped the Ham with 1/2 a slice of Kroger Swiss Cheese. I also had my morning cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. And the hot cup of Tea sure hit the spot on a frigid morning. Outside its a minus 5 degrees, with colder weather on its way! Had a of 23 degrees but the wind chill kept in the single digits. So I stayed in all day. Helped Mom with laundry and did a few things around the house. For Dinner tonight I prepared Salmon Patties w/ Mac and Cheese.





To make the Salmon Patties I used Kroger Low Fat Saltine Wheat Crackers, 10 Crackers. By using
these Crackers instead of a regular Saltine Cracker, such as Zesta Saltine Crackers, I saved on Fat, Calories, Carbs, and Sodium. Also instead of 1 Egg I used a 1/4 cup of Egg Beater’s. Make cuts where you can, it all adds up! I’m also using a can of Kroger Brand Pink Salmon, Old Bay Seasoning, and Dried Parsley.









In a large bowl I mixed all the ingredients until it well mixed and thickened up. Made the mixture
into patties and pan fried them in Extra Virgin Olive Oil on medium heat. Fried until cooked through and golden brown on both sides. Golden brown and delicious!











For a side I heated up a Stouffer’s Classic Mac and Cheese Mac Cup. Frozen individual Mac Cups, just microwave and serve. Tastes great, excellent Cheesy Mac. I like using these because there's one serving in each cup. So no waste if I'm just cooking for myself. For Dessert later a bowl of Breyer's Low Carb Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.













Salmon
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It's Nuts I tell you........BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE TRUFFLES

This week from nuts.com website (https://nuts.com/) we have a recipe for BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE TRUFFLES. The recipe is made with a lot of the ingridients which can be purchased at the Nuts website (https://nuts.com/). Ingredients include; coconut milk, cacao butter, maple syrup or honey, and  blueberry powder to name a few. So check out the Nuts website for recipes and all the healthy and delicious items they carry. You can choose from items; GIFTS, NUTS, DRIED FRUIT, CHOCOLATES and SWEETS, SNACKS, COFFEE and TEA, COOKING and BAKING, and more!. Plus there's FREE shipping on orders over $59, see for details. On the recipe for the BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE TRUFFLES. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018.



BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE TRUFFLES

This blueberry cheesecake truffles recipe was developed exclusively for Nuts.com and our customers by the talented Anya Kassoff and Masha Davydova. This mother daughter team share their ideas about tasty and nourishing cooking on their website, Golubka Kitchen.
These blueberry cheesecake truffles are as decadent as they get, as well as vegan and made entirely of whole foods that are as good for you as they are delicious. Cashews, cacao and coconut butters yield their richness to these truffles and create a heavenly, buttery texture, while being amazing sources of healthy fat.
The blueberry powder that colors these treats a stunning purple is a great option for satisfying an out-of-season blueberry craving. It’s made of freeze-dried blueberries and retains many of the antioxidants and vitamins found in fresh blueberries, and tastes delicious to boot.
These truffles are sweetened with your choice of maple syrup or honey and get their characteristic, tart cheesecake flavor from the addition of fresh lemon juice and zest – all ingredients that we can stand behind for this indulgent yet wholesome treat.

Blueberry Cheesecake Truffles

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 30 truffles

Blueberry Cheesecake Truffles
Ingredients

fat from one 13.5 oz can full fat coconut milk (see note)
1 1/2 cups (about 120 g) organic raw cacao butter – shredded or chopped
1 cup coconut butter/manna
1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
1/2 cup raw cashews - soaked in purified water for 4 hours
juice from 3 organic lemons
zest from 1 organic lemon
pinch sea salt
3 tablespoons blueberry powder - divided
desiccated coconut - for coating
Instructions

1 - Combine the coconut fat, cacao butter and coconut butter in a medium saucepan. Gently melt over very low heat, whisking until all the butters are incorporated into an even mixture. Add in the maple syrup or honey and whisk to combine until smooth.
2 - Drain and rinse the cashews and combine them with the lemon juice in an upright blender until smooth. Add the zest and salt and pulse to incorporate.
3 - Whisk the cashew mixture into the melted butters until fully combined. Evenly distribute the mixture between two medium bowls. Add 1 tablespoon of blueberry powder to one of the bowls and whisk to combine. Cover both bowls and place into the refrigerator until the mixtures are set, but still scoopable, about 1-2 hours.
4 - Prepare a large, parchment paper-covered tray or cutting board, along with two small bowls filled with the remaining 2 tablespoons of blueberry powder and desiccated coconut. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the truffle mixture at a time, rolling it into a ball between the palms of your hands. Roll each truffle in the desiccated coconut or blueberry powder (I rolled the white truffles in blueberry powder and the purple ones in desiccated coconut) and place onto the prepared tray. Keep refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Notes

To get the fat to separate from the water in a can of full-fat coconut milk, place the jar into the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight. All the fat should accumulate and harden at the top of the can.
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Diabetes-Friendly Chocolate Desserts

From the Diabetic Living Online website its Diabetes-Friendly Chocolate Desserts. Delicious and Diabetic Friendly Chocolate Desserts like; Double Chocolate Brownies, Chocolate Sherbet, and Devil's Food Ice Cream Pie. Find these and more all at the Diabetic Living Online website. Enjoy and make 2018 a Healthy and Delicious one! http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/


Diabetes-Friendly Chocolate Desserts
Love chocolate? With these chocolate diabetic recipes, you can have your cake and eat it, too. And

your brownies and cookies and ice cream!


Double Chocolate Brownies
Two kinds of chocolate make these health-minded brownies hard to resist. Enjoy them for a snack or dessert with a glass of milk.....


Chocolate Sherbet
This chocolatey frozen treat makes the perfect light ending to a hearty holiday meal. Don't skimp on chilling time for the whipping cream mixture; it needs to be thoroughly chilled to freeze properly......


Devil's Food Ice Cream Pie
Add the chocolate topping after freezing the pie for the strongest chocolate flavor......



* Click the link below to get all the Diabetes-Friendly Chocolate Desserts
http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/diabetic-recipes/dessert/diabetes-friendly-chocolate-desserts

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Taking care of your Cast Iron Skillets..........


When cleaning your Cast iron pans they must be completely dry before storing to ensure that they don’t rust. After washing, dry your cast iron well with a clean dishtowel and consider drying the pan further in the oven or on the stovetop. Simply place the pan in a warm oven until completely dry, or set it over a low flame on the stove for about five minutes. Also if you're looking for some Cast Iron Skillet Recipes,  there's a lot of great cookbooks out there for Cast Iron Skillet Recipes!

Pulled Chicken BBQ Sandwich w/ Baked Fries

Dinner Tonight: Pulled Chicken BBQ Sandwich w/ Baked Fries

For Breakfast this morning I made some Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns, Heated up some Meijer Diced Ham, fried an Egg Sunnyside Up, made a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. I made a bed of the Hashbrowns in a bow and sprinkled some Sargento Reduced Fat Sharp Cheddar Cheese.

Next I put the Diced Ham over top the Hash Browns then put the Sunnyside Up Egg on to top it off. Love this Breakfast! It's bitter cold this morning! It's 4 degrees and the wind makes it feel like minus 8 degrees.Plus the high was only 18 degrees. Bitter Cold! It looks as though this weather is going to stick around for at least a week so we might as well adjust to it. Around noon I ventured out and went to the local Kroger up the road from us. Mom needed a few things so I went for her. That was it for being outside today! For Dinner tonight I prepared a Pulled Chicken BBQ Sandwich w/ Baked Fries.





While at Kroger earlier today I purchased a Simple Truth Rotisserie Chicken at the Deli. I love these
Birds, there is so much meat on them and seasoned just right. So anyway I pulled all the Chicken Meat from it and cut off the Chicken Legs and Wings for Mom and Dad.










To make the Sandwich I took some of the Pulled Chicken and heated it up in a skillet on medium
heat. Next I grabbed a Aunt Millie's Reduced Calorie Whole Grain Hamburger Bun and the bottle of Jack Daniel's Honey Smokehouse BBQ Sauce. Piled my Chicken on the Bun and topped it with the BBQ Sauce. Easily made and delicious! The Jack Daniel's Honey Smokehouse BBQ Sauce is perfect with Chicken. Just gives it an incredible flavor!

To go with my Sandwich I baked some Alexia Organic Yukon Select Fries. Seasoned them with McCormick Grinder Sea Salt and Peppercorn Medley. Baked them at 425 degrees for 16 minutes. They bake up beautifully and seasoned just right, excellent Fry! Plus they are only 120 calories and 15 net carbs. For Dessert/Snack later a bowl of Skinny Pop – Pop Corn and a Diet Peach Snapple to drink.

Rotisserie Chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a chicken dish that is cooked on a rotisserie, using direct heat in which the chicken is placed next to the heat source. Electric- or gas-powered heating elements may be used, which use adjustable infrared heat. These types of rotisseries have proven quite functional for cooking rotisserie-style chicken.
 Leftover rotisserie chicken may be used in a variety of dishes, such as soup, chicken salad and sandwiches. (Wiki)













Jack Daniel's® Honey Smokehouse™
Known for its attention to detail and unrelenting quality, Jack Daniel’s® slow cooks its Honey Smokehouse™ Barbecue Sauce using a blend of real honey and spices to ensure the perfect balance of sweet smokey flavor for all your grilling and baking occasions. Brush on meat during last 10 to 15 minutes of cooking for delicious flavor.
http://www.jackdanielssauces.com/bbq/bbq_products.aspx

Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe of the Week – 4 Bean Bison Chili

This week’s Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe of the Week is 4 Bean Bison Chili. Chili is good year-around but it always seems to taste better in the Fall and Winter! So with Winter set in what better recipe to share from Wild Idea Buffalo. Made with the always delicious Wild Idea Ground Bison along with Onions, 4 Beans, and Spices. Just mix it all together and your on your way to enjoy some delicious and healthy Chili! You can find this recipe and purchase the Wild Idea Ground Bison along with all the other great Wild Idea Products on the Wild Idea Buffalo website. Enjoy and Eat Healthy! https://wildideabuffalo.com/


4 Bean Bison Chili
Serves 10
If you are looking for a great chili to bring to your next cook-off or football game, then try this recipe and let the compliments roll in. Even better the second (or third) day – if there’s leftovers.
INGREDIENTS:

2 pounds ground bison

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons cumin
2½ tablespoons chili powder
½ tablespoon oregano
½ tablespoon thyme
2 teaspoons coriander
½ teaspoon each smoked paprika and cayenne
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
1 Quart stewed tomatoes
1 Quart tomato sauce
8 golden pepperoncini, diced + juices
1 15oz can each: butter beans, black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans, (drained – but not rinsed)
1 lemon, juiced
2 cups water

PREPARATION:

1.) Mix all dry spices together.

2.) In heavy stew pot, over medium high heat, heat olive oil.
3.) Add Wild Idea bison meat, crumbling into small pieces. Lightly brown, stirring constantly for 4 minutes.
4.) Add onion, garlic and seasonings. Continue to brown, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes.
5.) Add remaining ingredients and bring to a full boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for ½ to 1 hour, or until desired thickness is achieved.

Adjust seasoning to taste. Garnish with fresh lime or lemon wedges, fresh chopped cilantro, sour cream, or grated cheddar cheese. Serve with Cheesy Jalapeño Corn Bread, recipe included with purchase, upon request.

https://wildideabuffalo.com/blogs/recipes/55667393-4-bean-bison-chili

10 Power Foods You Should Eat This Winter

From the Diabetic Living Online website its - 10 Power Foods You Should Eat This Winter. Find all the tips and recipes at the Diabetic Living Online website. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018!  http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/


10 Power Foods You Should Eat This Winter

Include these wintertime power foods for diabetes in your meal plan to keep your health on top. Try them in our delicious diabetic recipes!


New Year, New You
Boost your health this season with the freshest winter ingredients. Learn which foods are at their peak during these chilly months, as well as how to pick them, how to cook them, and why they're healthy. These foods are easy to incorporate into a diabetes meal plan and will tantalize your taste buds all winter long.



Brussels Sprouts
These small bulbs grow along stalks and have a taste and texture similar to cabbage. Brussels sprouts take a long time to grow and are best harvested in winter. In the produce aisle, look for sprouts that are green with little yellowing. To prepare this delicate vegetable, use fresh Brussels sprouts (refrigerate them for up to two days); rinse with cool water and remove the outer leaves.........


Pomegranate
The edible seeds of a pomegranate are the real fruit of this dry-climate-grown produce. In the United States, pomegranates are typically grown in California and Arizona, where humidity is scarce. The bright red seeds are surrounded by membranes inside and protected by a thick and colorful skin.

Pomegranates are the perfect balance between tart and sweet. Throw these seeds on top of salads, or eat them plain. You can also cook down the seeds and reduce the juice into a delectable syrup perfect for topping off whole wheat pancakes.........


Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a kitchen staple that seems to get more popular as the months get colder. Cinnamon provides a hint of spice and warmth to almost any recipe, including pumpkin pie and hot chocolate. In the 1600s, cinnamon was a valuable commodity in the Dutch East India trade, but its use dates back to the Ancient Egyptians.

Bark from cinnamon trees is stripped to reveal an inner bark that is allowed to coil into quills. Quills are then cut and dried. Ceylon cinnamon is commonly grown in Sri Lanka. Cassia cinnamon is similar to Ceylon, but it comes from a darker bark and is much coarser and less fragrant. Cassia cinnamon is the variety typically used by Americans.................



* Click the link below to get all the - 10 Power Foods You Should Eat This Winter
http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/food-to-eat/nutrition/10-power-foods-you-should-eat-winter

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Pass the Cinnamon please.........

From the Dr. Axe website (https://draxe.com/health-benefits-cinnamon/)........

13 Proven Health Benefits of Cinnamon
* High Source of Antioxidants. ...
* Contains Anti-inflammatory Properties. ...
* Protects Heart Health. ...
* Helps Fight Diabetes. ...
* Helps Defend Against Cognitive Decline & Protects Brain Function. ...
* May Help Lower Cancer Risk. ...
* Fights Infections & Viruses. ...
* Protects Dental Health & Freshens Breath Naturally.

Leftovers - Prime Rib w/ Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, and Baked French Bread

Dinner Tonight: Leftovers - Prime Rib w/ Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, and Baked French Bread







I had to fast over night and skip Breakfast this morning. I had my 4 month checkup at the Family

Doctor for my for my cholesterol, sugar and etc. Really great timing to have to have this done. Fasting on Christmas Night with everything to eat and snack on. This will be the last time I let them schedule this around a Holiday! Anyway I had to be at the Doctor at 8:15. It's one COLD morning out there today! A low of 14 degrees and a high of only 24 along with one cold breeze. I guess our mild Winter is over. Back home gave Mom a hand with a couple of loads of laundry. Then after Lunch I cleaned the house, vacuum and dusted. For Dinner tonight it's Christmas Dinner leftovers! I reheated the Prime Rib w/ Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans. Then I also baked a loaf of Pillsbury French Bread.




I reheated the Green Beans and Mashed Potatoes in the microwave.















 Then to reheat the Prime Rib I heated the oven on 350 degrees. Sliced off my Prime Rib from the

remaining Roast and put the slice into a small baking pan. Covered the pan with Foil and reheated it for about 15 minutes. It reheated perfectly, and tasted just as delicious! You got to leftovers especially when its Prime Ribs and Sides! As I said I also baked a loaf of Pillsbury French Bread. For Dessert/Snack tonight I had a bowl of Skinny Pop - Pop Corn along with a Diet Dr. Pepper to drink.








Prime Rib

A standing rib roast, also known as prime rib, is a cut of beef from the primal rib, one of the nine

A slice of prime rib from a standing rib roast 

primal cuts of beef. While the entire rib section comprises ribs six through 12, a standing rib roast may contain anywhere from two to seven ribs.

It is most often roasted "standing" on the rib bones so that the meat does not touch the pan. An alternative cut removes the top end of the ribs for easier carving.

Rib eye steaks are cut from a standing rib, boned with most of the fat and lesser muscles removed.

While often referred to as "prime rib", the USDA does not require the cut to be derived from USDA Prime grade beef.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standing_rib_roast

Diabetic Dish of the Week - Herb-Rubbed Beef Roast with Roasted Cauliflower

Oh I've got a good one to pass along for this week's Diabetic Dish of the Week - Herb-Rubbed Beef Roast with Roasted Cauliflower. Break in 2018 by eating healthier with this Diabetic Friendly Dish! It's from the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. Check out the Diabetic Gourmet site for a fantastic selection of Diabetic Friendly recipes, news, and tips. Enjoy and eat Healthy in 2018!  https://diabeticgourmet.com/


Herb-Rubbed Beef Roast with Roasted Cauliflower
In this flavorful dish, Top loin roast, which is considered a lean cut, gets a rub-down using a simple mixture of garlic and thyme. Serve with roasted cauliflower for a potato-free version of a meat and potatoes meal. This is a nice choice for a holiday dinner with family and friends.

Recipe Yield: 16 servings.

Ingredients

1 beef Top Loin Roast, Boneless (about 3 to 4 pounds)
4 teaspoons minced garlic, divided
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
2 heads (about 2-1/2 pounds each) cauliflower, separated into florets
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Salt and pepper
2/3 cups dry Italian-seasoned bread crumbs

Directions

1 - Preheat oven to 325F.
2 - Press 2 teaspoons of garlic evenly onto all surfaces of beef roast. Press thyme evenly over roast.
3 - Place roast, fat-side up, on rack in shallow roasting pan.
4 - Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is centered in thickest part of beef, not resting in fat. Do not add water or cover.
5 - Roast on center rack in 325F oven 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours for medium rare; 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours for medium doneness.
6 - Meanwhile, toss remaining 2 teaspoons garlic, 4 tablespoons oil and cauliflower on rimmed baking sheet.
7 - Season with salt and pepper, as desired.
8 - Cover with aluminum foil; bake on lower rack 45 minutes.
9 - Combine bread crumbs and remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Remove foil; sprinkle bread crumbs evenly over cauliflower.
10 - Continue to bake, uncovered, 30 to 45 minutes or until crumbs are golden brown and cauliflower begins to brown.
11 - Remove roast when meat thermometer registers 135F for medium rare; 145F for medium.
12 - Transfer roast to carving board; tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 15 to 20 minutes. (Temperature will continue to rise about 10-15F to reach 145F for medium rare; 160F for medium.)
13 - Carve roast into slices; season with salt and pepper, as desired. Serve with cauliflower.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:

Calories: 282
Fat: 13 grams
Unsaturated Fat: 7 grams
Saturated Fat: 3 grams
Fiber: 3.8 grams
Sodium: 254 milligrams
Cholesterol: 56 milligrams
Protein: 28 grams

https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/herb-rubbed-beef-roast-with-roasted-cauliflower