Bison Chopped Sirloin Steak w/ Hash Browns and Cut Green Beans

Dinner Tonight: Bison Chopped Sirloin Steak w/ Hash Browns and Cut Green Beans




For Breakfast this morning I prepared Skillet Potatoes and Ham for Breakfast. I used 1 package of

Simply Potatoes Steakhouse Seasoned Diced Potatoes and a package of Meijer Diced Ham to prepare it. Just cook the Potatoes according to the package instructions and with about 5 minutes of cooking time left add the Diced Ham. Topped it off with a Sunnyside Up Egg and also made that morning cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. Mom went to Church and I stayed home and did a few things around the house. Mom had some Homemade Chili Soup in the freezer she had prepared and froze. It'd Dad's favorite so I grabbed a container and heated it up for Dad's Dinner tonight. I took over to the rehab unit about 5:00 to him. Mom had some to and had Dinner over there with him. For my Dinner I prepared a Bison Chopped Sirloin Steak w/ Hash Browns and Cut Green Beans.


To start I preheated the oven on 400 degrees. To prepare it I’ll need McCormick Grinder Sea Salt and

Peppercorn Medley, McCormick Crushed Rosemary, and McCormick Thyme Leaves (all seasoning to taste). I got the Cast Iron Skillet out to prepare it. I first sprayed it with a very light coat of Pam Cooking Spray and then added a tablespoon of Extra Light Olive Oil. Heated it on medium heat. When the pan was heated I added the Chopped Steak. I cooked each side 4 minutes.Then finished it in the oven, at 400 degrees for 5 minutes. It cooked up beautifully, perfect medium rare! Had a nice little char on the outside and moist and juicy inside. These have an excellent taste to them and cook up beautifully, another very good item from SayersBrook Ranch! I topped the Chopped Steak with some A-1 Sauce Thick/Hardy. Also cooked up some Sauteed Mushrooms.



As the Chopped Steak was cooking I heated up another skillet for my Hash Browns. Sprayed the
skillet with Pam Cooking Spray and added a tablespoon of Olive Oil, I use Berolli Extra Light Olive Oil. With the skillet heated I fried up the Simply Potatoes Hash Browns. Seasoned them with Sea Salt and Ground Black Pepper. I love all the Simply Potatoes products! I topped these with a sprinkle of Sargento Reduced Fat Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese.








For another side I heated a can of Del Monte Cut Green Beans. To prepare them just empty the can

into a small sauce pan and simmer until heated. I love the taste of these, just season with a bit of Sea Salt and it’s ready! Love these Bison Chopped Steaks from SayersBrook! For Dessert later a Weight Watcher's Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Bar.









SayersBrook Ranch Bison Chopped Sirloin Steak

If you like the flavor of the sirloin, love the Bison Burger but want to take it up a notch, then the Chopped Sirloin Steak is for you! 4 lbs (4 packages each with 2-8oz chopped sirloin steaks).
Great flavor of the sirloin but also extremely tender and juicy.

http://www.sayersbrook.com/bison-chopped-sirloin-steak-4-lbs/

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Soup Special of the Day!..........Turkey Bacon and Potato Soup

Soup Special of the Day!..........Turkey Bacon and Potato Soup

This week's Soup Special of the Day is Turkey Bacon and Potato Soup. Akicked up version of Potato Soup using JENNIE-O® Turkey Bacon along with Sour Cream. Plus you'll use the Slow Cooker to make this, how easy is this! You can find this recipe on the Jennie - O website which is loaded with delicious and healthy recipes like this one! So Enjoy and Make the Switch!   https://www.jennieo.com/

Turkey Bacon and Potato Soup

This easy slow cooker recipe lets you enjoy thick and creamy potato soup, featuring crisp JENNIE-O® Turkey Bacon, even on the busiest of weeknights. Simply prep it the night before, start in the morning, and return to a delicious, ready-to-eat dinner.

INGREDIENTS

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

3 medium potatoes, peeled, diced
1½ cups chopped cabbage
1 leek, diced
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, diced
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt, if desired
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon caraway seeds
1 bay leaf
½ cup sour cream
1 (12-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Turkey Bacon
DIRECTIONS

1) In Slow Cooker combine broth, potatoes, cabbage, leek, onion, carrots and parsley. Stir in salt, pepper, caraway seeds and bay leaf. Cover; cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours or on HIGH 4 to 5 hours.
2) Remove and discard bay leaf. In small bowl, combine ¼ cup hot liquid from slow cooker with sour cream; mix. Add mixture to slow cooker; stir.
3) Cook turkey bacon as specified on the package. Always cook to well-done, 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer. Chop bacon. Top soup bowl with turkey bacon.
* Always cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION

PER SERVING
Calories250
Protein14g
Carbohydrates22g
Fiber3g
Sugars4g
Fat14g
Cholesterol45mg
Sodium580mg
Saturated Fat4g
https://www.jennieo.com/recipes/295-turkey-bacon-and-potato-soup

Jalapeño Jack Savory Stuffed Turkey Burgers

I came across this on the Jennie - O website and had to pass it along to everyone, Jalapeño Jack Savory Stuffed Turkey Burgers. Just on name alone you have to try this Burger out! Made with JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey along with Salsa, and Jalapeño Jack Cheese. Heat up the grill even hotter with these Jalapeño Jack Savory Stuffed Turkey Burgers. You can find this recipe along with all the other delicious and healthy recipes at the Jennie - O website. Enjoy and Make the Switch!  https://www.jennieo.com/


Jalapeño Jack Savory Stuffed Turkey Burgers

These spicy turkey burgers are flavored with chunky salsa and delicious jack cheese. Full of flavor, this burger is easy to assemble and ready in under 30 minutes! Make these burgers for a nutritious game-day meal or on the grill during the weekend.

INGREDIENTS

1 (16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey

1 cup LA VICTORIA® Medium Thick n’ Chunky Salsa, divided or CHI-CHI’S® Medium Thick n’ Chunky Salsa, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt and freshly ground pepper, if desired
¼ cup plain bread crumbs
4 slices jalapeño jack cheese
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 cup baby spinach leaves
¼ cup sundried tomatoes, drained
½ red onion, thinly sliced
4 hamburger buns, split
DIRECTIONS

1) Combine ground turkey with ½ cup of salsa, olive oil, salt and pepper, and breadcrumbs in a small bowl. Form into 8 thin patties, about 4 inches wide and ½-inch thick. Fold each slice of cheese into quarters and overlap the quarters to create a stack. Place a stack of cheese in the center of 4 patties. Cover with remaining patties, crimp edges closed.
2) Spray skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat. Add burger patties to hot skillet. Cook approximately 14 to 16 minutes, flipping 3 times. Always cook to well-done, 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
3) Combine remaining salsa and mayonnaise in a small bowl. To assemble burgers, spread salsa mayo on the top and bottom of each bun, add a layer of spinach, a stuffed burger, sundried tomatoes and red onion slices.
* Always cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION

PER SERVING
Calories460
Protein34g
Carbohydrates34g
Fiber6g
Sugars7g
Fat20g
Cholesterol105mg
Sodium980mg
Saturated Fat7g
https://www.jennieo.com/recipes/1169-jalape%C3%B1o-jack-savory-stuffed-turkey-burgers

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Freezing Meat........


Big cuts and roasts can be frozen longer than chops; they don't dry out as fast.

Fried Walleye w/ Whole Grain Brown Rice and Whole Baby Carrots

Dinner Tonight: Fried Walleye w/ Whole Grain Brown Rice and Whole Baby Carrots







For Breakfast this morning I toasted a Healthy Life Whole Grain English Muffin and topped it with

Smucker’s Sugar Free Blackberry Jam. Then I prepared some Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns along with frying up a couple of Jennie – O Turkey Breakfast Sausage Links. Also had a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. Lot of rain overnight, a couple of thunderstorms had the night lit up. Mostly cloudy today high in the 70's. After Breakfast did a load of laundry for Mom. Then after Lunch went up to see Dad for a while at rehab. He's been doing a lot better of late. Back home not a lot going on so I caught up on some shows I had recorded. For Dinner tonight its Fried Walleye w/ Whole Grain Brown Rice and Whole Baby Carrots.


I had purchased a couple of small Walleye Fillets at Meijer yesterday and had them in the fridge. To

prepare them I rinsed them off in cold water and patted them dry with a paper towel. Seasoned them with McCormick Grinder Sea Salt and Black Pepper Medley. Put the fillets in a Hefty Plastic Bag and added some Progresso Italian Style Bread Crumbs, sealed the bag and shook till the fillet was well coated. I then fried them in Extra Light Olive Oil on medium heat, about 3 to 4 minutes per side till golden brown! I love Walleye, as I do most Fish. Walleye is so meaty and has such a fresh flavor!










To go with the Walleye I prepared some Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice – Whole Grain Brown Rice. To
prepare it just microwave. It comes in a microwavable Pouch. Just heat for 90 seconds and serve! Rice comes out perfect, steaming hot and fluffy.








Then I also heated up a can of Kroger Brand Whole Baby Carrots. These are so much easier to
prepare than boiling fresh Baby Carrots, and they taste just as fresh and good. I also baked a loaf of Pillsbury French Bread. Then for Dessert later a Jello Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Pudding topped with Cool Whip Free.














Walleye Nutrition Facts

1 – 6 ounce serving

Calories 148  Calories from fat 17
% Daily Value 1
Total Fat 1.9g 3%
Sat. Fat 0.4g 2%
Cholesterol 137mg 46%
Sodium 81mg 3%
Total Carbs. 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 30.4g
Calcium 174.9mg






UNCLE BEN’S® READY RICE® Whole Grain Brown

The rice that’s always ready to enjoy. Now, you can have delicious, healthy whole grain brown rice in just 90 seconds. This convenient microwaveable pouch also eliminates prep and cleanup. UNCLE BEN’S® READY RICE® Whole Grain Brown. ‘Perfect Every Time’®.

Nutritional Claims & Product Benefits:

* Excellent Source of Folic Acid
* Good source of iron
* 0 g Trans Fats & No Saturated Fat
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
Squeeze pouch to separate rice.
Tear to vent.
Heat on HIGH for 90 seconds.
Cooking time for 2 pouches – 2 ½ minutes. Microwave times may vary. Take care when handling and opening the hot pouch. Refrigerate unused portion.

In the Skillet
Gently squeeze the sides of the pouch to break apart the rice, and pour contents into a skillet. Add 2 Tbsp. of water and heat.
Stir rice occasionally until heated thoroughly.
Serve immediately.
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Meanwhile back at the SayersBrook Bison Ranch.............ITALIAN SAUSAGE STROMBOLI

This week from the SayersBrook Bison Ranch its a recipe - ITALIAN SAUSAGE STROMBOLI. The recipes uses the SayersBrook Italian Style Bison Sausage. You can purchase the Italian Style Bison Sausage at the SayersBrook site (http://www.sayersbrook.com/) along with all the other delicious and healthy cuts of Bison. But besides the Bison you can also purchase cuts of Elk, Wild Boar, Ostrich, Ham, Chicken, and more! Also you can check out the cooking hints and recipes. So be sure to check the site out today. Now onto the recipe for ITALIAN SAUSAGE STROMBOLI. Enjoy and Eat Healthy!  http://www.sayersbrook.com/

ITALIAN SAUSAGE STROMBOLI

Ingredients
1 lb. Italian Style Bison Sausage
1 loaf white bread dough, thawed
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 7 oz. roasted red peppers, well drained and sliced
1/3 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
2 cups ( 8oz.) shredded cheese

Cooking Directions

1 - Remove sausage from the casing and brown in skillet. Drain and set aside. On lightly floured surface roll out bread dough into a 16” x 12” rectangle. Combine the cream cheese and garlic, spread lengthwise over the centre third of dough. Top with sausage, peppers, olives and Swiss cheese. Fold dough over filling, pinching seam to seal. Make slits across the top of dough every 2 inches. Brush lightly with water and sprinkle with poppyseed (optinal).

2 - Bake at 400° degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing into 16 appetizer servings.
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Parslied Carrots

Here's a Diabetic Friendly Side Dish that will go great with any meal, Parslied Carrots! Made with Baby Carrots and it's only 77 calories and 12 carbs per serving! You can find this recipe along with all the other delicious recipes at the CooksRecipes website (http://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html). Enjoy and Eat Healthy!

Parslied Carrots
Sweet and lemony buttered baby carrots with parsley.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 pound baby carrots
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon margarine or butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 packets Equal® sweetener or 3/4 teaspoon Equal® for Recipes
2 tablespoons snipped parsley

Cooking Directions:

1 - In a medium saucepan combine carrots, water, lemon juice, margarine, salt and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; cook over low heat for 15 minutes or until just tender.
2 - Continue to cook, uncovered, 5 to 10 minutes more or until most of the liquid has evaporated, carefully stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
3 - Remove from heat. Stir in Equal® sweetener and parsley.
Makes 4 (2/3 cup) servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe; 2/3 cup): 77 cal., 1 g pro., 12 g carbo., 3 g fat, 0 mg chol., 237 mg sodium.
http://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/parslied-carrots-diabetic-recipe.html

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Wok you say......


Wanting to make a recipe and it calls for a wok and you don't have one, no problem! Just use a big, flat-bottomed pan that gives the ingredients room to make contact with the heated surface. And big enough to give the ingredients a flip or two while cooking. Also another hint; Always serve the stir-fried dish immediately, since the bite-sized pieces cool down very quickly. Wok on!

Bluegrass Lean Bratwurst w/ Baked Vegetarian Beans

Dinner Tonight: Bluegrass Lean Bratwurst w/ Baked Vegetarian Beans




For Breakfast this morning I toasted a Healthy Life Whole Grain English Muffin and topped it with

Smucker's Sugar Free Blackberry Jam. Also had a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. After Breakfast headed to Meijer for a few items, stopped and got gas, then stopped at McDonald's and picked up Breakfast for Mom. High of 75 degrees with showers on and off. Made Dad a couple of small loaves of Pillsbury Nut Quick Bread, his favorite. Then later in the afternoon took them over to him. It looks as though he's got a couple more weeks of rehab before possibly coming home. Back home did a few things around the house. For Dinner tonight its Bluegrass Lean Bratwurst w/ Baked Vegetarian Beans.
 


It's Brats and Beans for Dinner! Last time I was at Jungle Jim's I picked up a couple of packages of

Bluegrass Deliciously Lean Bratwurst. I had them in the freezer and got a couple of the Brats out and let them thaw overnight in the fridge. Love using these Blue Grass Lean Bratwurst, which are 100 calories and 4 carbs per Brat. To prepare them; Just add the Brats to a large skillet and add water, until the Brats are half way covered. Bring them to a brisk boil but then immediately turn down the heat to a very low boil, more of a simmer than an active boil. Simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes, then finish off in a pan with just the Brats and a little Extra Virgin Olive Oil to get a nice crispy finish. Love this method, if you're not grilling them. Delicious, plump, and they cook up great! Served it on a Aunt Millie's Reduced Calorie Whole Grain Hot Dog Bun topped with French’s Spicy Brown Mustard.





Then for a side I prepared some Bush’s Reduced Sodium Vegetarian Baked Beans. Love these Beans,
great flavor! Plus they are only 130 calories, 0 fat, and 24 net carbs per serving. To prepare the; just open the can and empty the Beans Into Saucepan. Heat To Simmer until heated through. Love these Beans! For Dessert later a Weight Watcher’s Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Bar.






Bluegrass Deliciously Lean Bratwurst
* 65% Less Fat
* 50% Fewer Calories

* 25% Less Sodium
* No MSG
* Gluten Free

Deliciously Lean Bratwurst
A lighter Bratwurst targeted at today’s active
consumer.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 link (66g)
Servings Per Container 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 100 Calories from Fat 50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g 9%
Sat. Fat 2g 10%Bush's Ve
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 590mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 2g
Protein 9g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 2% Iron 2%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a
2,000 calorie diet.
INGREDIENTS:
PORK, WATER*, CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH*,
CONTAINS 2% OR LESS POTASSIUM LACTATE, SALT, NONFAT DRY MILK*, PORK FLAVOR, FLAVORINGS, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM DIACETATE.
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BUSH’S® VEGETARIAN BAKED BEANS
Looking for full flavor in delicious baked beans minus the meat? Try our Vegetarian Baked Beans. We slow cook tender navy beans in a tangy sauce seasoned with brown sugar and a special blend of spices. Try them in Reduced Sodium!

Every 1/2 cup serving of BUSH’S® Vegetarian Baked Beans is loaded with 6 g of protein and 5 g of fiber. Don’t worry, these tasty beans are also gluten-free, cholesterol-free and even fat-free!

NUTRITION

Serving Size: 1/2 cup (130g)
Calories 130
%DV*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g -%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 550mg 23%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
Protein 6g -%
Sugars 12g -%
Vitamin A – 0%
Vitamin C – 0%
Calcium – 4%
Iron – 10%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Jennie - O Turkey Recipe of the Week - Chicken Pear and Avocado Salad

This week's Jennie - O Turkey Recipe of the Week is a Chicken Pear and Avocado Salad. In this week's recipe you'll be using JENNIE-O® Turkey Bacon and JENNIE-O® Honey BBQ Seasoned Chicken Breast. Add Pears, Avocados, and Walnuts you'll have a Salad that's a Meal! You can find this recipe along with all the other delicious and healthy recipes at the Jennie - O website. So Enjoy and Make the Switch!   https://www.jennieo.com/

Chicken Pear and Avocado Salad

Crisp turkey bacon, sweet pear, rich avocado and honey barbeque seasoned chicken breast a top fresh salad greens deliver big flavor.

INGREDIENTS

8 cups spring mix salad greens
3 slices JENNIE-O® Turkey Bacon, diced
2 cups JENNIE-O® Honey BBQ Seasoned Chicken Breast
1 avocado, sliced
1 Bosc pear, thinly sliced
¼ cup chopped walnuts, toasted
¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
honey mustard salad dressing
DIRECTIONS

1) Cook turkey bacon as specified on the package. Always cook to well-done, 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer. Chop and set aside.
2) In large serving bowl, place salad greens. Top with turkey bacon, chicken, avocado, pear, walnuts and onion. Drizzle with desired amount of salad dressing.
* Always cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION

PER SERVING
Calories360
Protein27g
Carbohydrates23g
Fiber8g
Sugars13g
Fat20g
Cholesterol60mg
Sodium980mg
Saturated Fat2g
https://www.jennieo.com/recipes/1105-chicken-pear-and-avocado-salad

Our Best Brunch Recipes

From the EatingWell website and Magazine its -  Our Best Brunch Recipes. Make Brunch healthier with these delicious dishes; Banana-Chocolate Chip Pancakes, Huevos Rancheros Verdes, Baked Eggs in Prosciutto-Hash Brown Cups, and more! So check the EatingWell website out today. So Enjoy and Eat Healthy!  http://www.eatingwell.com/

Our Best Brunch Recipes

Weekend brunch is easy with these deliciously healthy recipes for French toast, muffins, quiches and make-ahead casseroles. Grab a mimosa, sit back, relax and enjoy a leisurely weekend meal with friends and family.



Banana-Chocolate Chip Pancakes
 This healthy whole-grain buttermilk pancake recipe adds mini-chocolate chips and mashed banana to the 100% whole-wheat flour base. If you want to experiment with different types of whole grains, replace up to 1/2 cup of the whole-wheat flour with cornmeal, oats and/or buckwheat flour. Or add extra fiber and healthy omega-3 fats by adding up to 3 tablespoons of ground flaxseed or chia seeds........


Huevos Rancheros Verdes
Huevos rancheros or “ranch eggs” is a classic Mexican dish that is great for a quick dinner. Traditionally, it's made with a red tomato-based sauce. Here we use tart and tangy green salsa instead. Serve with: brown rice and slices of avocado......


Baked Eggs in Prosciutto-Hash Brown Cups
Wow your brunch guests with this adorable muffin-tin recipe of baked eggs in a “nest” of prosciutto and hash browns. Make sure you really wring out as much liquid as you can from the potatoes before you bake them--it will prevent the cups from sticking in the muffin tin.....



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Kitchen Hint of the Day!

When cutting Onions......


Fresh lemon juice will remove onion scent from hands.

Leftovers - Alfredo Pasta w/ Chicken Breasts

Dinner Tonight: Leftovers - Alfredo Pasta w/ Chicken Breasts





For Breakfast this morning for me and Mom I heated up some Ekrich Smoky Turkey Breakfast
Sausages, fried some Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns, Scrambled some Eggs, and I had my morning cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea and Mom some Coffee. A bit cooler out today, 67 degrees and a passing thunderstorm. Did some house cleaning today, vacuum and dusted. Then did some laundry for Mom. I made some Bear Creek Potato Soup and took Dad a couple of bowls over to him at rehab. He's gaining strength, hopefully he'll be home before long. For Dinner tonight Leftovers - Alfredo Pasta w/ Chicken Breasts.



The meal from last night, Alfredo Pasta w/ Chicken Breasts, was too good to let those leftovers go to waste! So tonight it's Leftovers. Everything heated up great and tasted just as good the 2nd time around. I'm really glad I read about the Bear Creek Products! All of them make some good meals. Below is the original post from last night which has the description and cooking instructions for the meal. Later!

Well I'm trying the Bear Creek Alfredo Pasta Mix tonight for Dinner. Love all the Bear Creek Products I've tried so far so I'm trying the Alfredo Pasta tonight. Comes packaged with the Pasta and Sauce Mix.











To prepare it; I added 4 cups of water to a 2 1/2 quart saucepan and brought to a rolling boil. Whisked in the Pasta and Sauce Mix. Brought it back up to a rolling boil. then reduced the heat to a medium boil. Cooked for 15 minutes, stirring often. Removed it from the heat and let it sit for 8 minutes. The sauce thickened up perfectly. I like my sauces on the thick side and this one turned out great.The Pasta was good size with good taste and as I said the Alfredo Sauce was spot on! Another great dish from Bear Creek to have in the Pantry.






For the Chicken I used Perdue Perfect Portions Boneless and Skinless Chicken Breasts - Italian Style. I love using these, just keep them in the freezer until needed. To prepare them; Lightly coat a skillet with Pam Cooking Spray. Heat the pan over medium-high heat, add breasts and brown 1 minute per side. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 10 minutes, to 170ºF internal temperature, turning frequently. Fried and done! These also bake up perfectly also.








To serve everything I took a bowl and made a bed of the Alfredo Pasta, sliced up 1 of the Chicken Breasts and added them to the top of the Pasta. And topped everything off with some Kraft Reduced Fat Grated Parmesan Cheese. Excellent dish! Past and Chicken is a natural. For Dessert later a Weight Watcher's Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Bar.








Bear Creek Alfredo Pasta Mix

The kitchens of Bear Creek® are always cooking up family pleasing dishes. Like our savory pasta sides. Just add water and in minutes you have a dish that's hearty and creamy. With 7 delicious varieties to choose from, the only problem will be deciding which is your favorite.

Alfredo
A classic Italian dish given a bit of a ripple by Bear Creek®. Hearty mafalda pasta enveloped in a creamy, buttery Parmesan sauce.

Yields about 4 one-cup servings.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size1 CUP PREPARED
Servings Per Container4.0
Amount Per Serving
Calories340 Calories
Calories From Fat80 Calories
% Daily Value
Total Fat9.0 g14.0
Saturated Fat4.5 G23
Trans Fat0 G
Cholesterol5 Mg2
Sodium610 Mg25
Total Carbohydrate55.0 g18.0
Dietary Fiber1 G4
Sugars4 G
Protein8.0 g
http://www.bearcreekcountrykitchens.com/pasta.php

It's Nuts I tell you..........COFFEE FLOUR

This week from the nuts.com website (https://nuts.com/) its COFFEE FLOUR. What is COFFEE FLOUR you ask? COFFEE FLOUR is a byproduct of coffee production. Instead of leaving the fruit to rot as waste, coffee flour was created to convert the leftover fruit into a tasty, nutritious flour that can be used for baking, cooking and making beverages. But did you know besides Coffee Flour you can purchase a fantastic selection of delicious and healthy items at the Nuts site (https://nuts.com/) You'll find a great selection of NUTS, DRIED FRUIT, CHOCOLATES and SWEETS, SNACKS, COFFEE and TEA, COOKING and BAKING, and GIFTS. Most items may be purchased in small amounts or in bulk. Plus there's Everyday Free Shipping, see for details. So check out their site today! Now more on the COFFEE FLOUR!



COFFEE FLOUR

Coffee flour is a food with a mission. Every year, billions of pounds of coffee fruit are discarded as a byproduct of coffee production. Instead of leaving the fruit to rot as waste, coffee flour was created to convert the leftover fruit into a tasty, nutritious flour that can be used for baking, cooking and making beverages. High in fiber, protein, and antioxidants, coffee flour is a non-GMO food that is naturally gluten-free. Not only is our coffee flour a perfectly versatile ingredient, it also helps create jobs for farmers and protect the environment.........

Nutrition Facts

Serving size 30g (~1.1 oz.)

Amount per serving
Calories 102
Calories from Fat
%DV
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 7.2mg 0.3%
Total Carbohydrate 19.5g 6%
Dietary Fiber 15.6g 63%
Sugars 1g
Protein 4.5g
Vitamin A 6%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 12%
Iron 13%
Storage
Store in a cool dry place. Refrigeration is not needed.
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Delicious Diabetic Casserole Recipes

From the Diabetic Living Online website its Delicious Diabetic Casserole Recipes. Diabetic Friendly Casserole dishes like; Greek Tuna Casserole, Popover Pizza Casserole, and Gnocchi Meatball Bake. Find these and more all on the Diabetic Living Online website. Enjoy and Eat Healthy!  http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/

Delicious Diabetic Casserole Recipes

Casseroles are one-dish wonders that are easy to make and can be full of nutritious food combinations, like the ones in this best-ever diabetic casserole recipe collection.



Greek Tuna Casserole

This fresh twist on tuna-noodle casserole features orzo pasta, eggplant, artichokes, and feta cheese. Enjoy a 1-cup serving for just 24 grams of carb and 239 calories......


Popover Pizza Casserole

This is the perfect recipe to sneak in veggies. With this dish's pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and popover topping, picky eaters will be too distracted by the yummy pizza taste to notice......


Gnocchi Meatball Bake

This potato gnocchi and meatball casserole is the ultimate when it comes to Italian comfort food. Each bite is even more comforting when you know a serving has only 217 calories and 25 grams of carb.......




* Click the link below to get all the Delicious Diabetic Casserole Recipes
http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/diabetic-recipes/main-dishes/delicious-diabetic-casserole-recipes

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

When Grilling.....


Make sure the meat is fully defrosted and do not place the meat directly on the grill after removing from the fridge. Let the meat sit while preparing your grill. It will be no more than 25-30 minutes.

Alfredo Pasta w/ Chicken Breasts

Dinner Tonight: Alfredo Pasta w/ Chicken Breasts




To start this sunny morning off I prepared Scrambled Eggs, 2 Jennie - O Turkey Breakfast Sausage

Links, toasted 2 slices of healthy Life Whole Grain Bread, and the morning cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. Not a bad way to start the morning! After Breakfast, Mom had bought some flowers for some pots on the deck so I got them all potted. Then got the leaf blower out and cleaned around the deck and driveway. After Lunch did some light house cleaning then back outside. It's our warmest day out there today, 85 and mostly sunny. Took a spin on the cart around the neighborhood and got the mail while out. Tried to relax a bit, my back is giving me some problems. Spending too much time lately in cart and wheelchair. For Dinner tonight Alfredo Pasta w/ Chicken Breasts.






Well I'm trying the Bear Creek Alfredo Pasta Mix tonight for Dinner. Love all the Bear Creek
Products I've tried so far so I'm trying the Alfredo Pasta tonight. Comes packaged with the Pasta and Sauce Mix.









To prepare it; I added 4 cups of water to a 2 1/2 quart saucepan and brought to a rolling boil. Whisked in the Pasta and Sauce Mix. Brought it back up to a rolling boil. then reduced the heat to a medium boil. Cooked for 15 minutes, stirring often. Removed it from the heat and let it sit for 8 minutes. The sauce thickened up perfectly. I like my sauces on the thick side and this one turned out great.The Pasta was good size with good taste and as I said the Alfredo Sauce was spot on! Another great dish from Bear Creek to have in the Pantry.





For the Chicken I used Perdue Perfect Portions Boneless and Skinless Chicken Breasts - Italian Style. I love using these, just keep them in the freezer until needed. To prepare them; Lightly coat a skillet with Pam Cooking Spray. Heat the pan over medium-high heat, add breasts and brown 1 minute per side. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 10 minutes, to 170ºF internal temperature, turning frequently. Fried and done! These also bake up perfectly also.







To serve everything I took a bowl and made a bed of the Alfredo Pasta, sliced up 1 of the Chicken Breasts and added them to the top of the Pasta. And topped everything off with some Kraft Reduced Fat Grated Parmesan Cheese. Excellent dish! Past and Chicken is a natural. Also had a Diet Dr. Pepper to drink. For Dessert later a bowl of Smart Pop - Pop Corn.  








Bear Creek Alfredo Pasta Mix

The kitchens of Bear Creek® are always cooking up family pleasing dishes. Like our savory pasta sides. Just add water and in minutes you have a dish that's hearty and creamy. With 7 delicious varieties to choose from, the only problem will be deciding which is your favorite.

Alfredo
A classic Italian dish given a bit of a ripple by Bear Creek®. Hearty mafalda pasta enveloped in a creamy, buttery Parmesan sauce.

Yields about 4 one-cup servings.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size1 CUP PREPARED
Servings Per Container4.0
Amount Per Serving
Calories340 Calories
Calories From Fat80 Calories
% Daily Value
Total Fat9.0 g14.0
Saturated Fat4.5 G23
Trans Fat0 G
Cholesterol5 Mg2
Sodium610 Mg25
Total Carbohydrate55.0 g18.0
Dietary Fiber1 G4
Sugars4 G
Protein8.0 g
http://www.bearcreekcountrykitchens.com/pasta.php




PERDUE® PERFECT PORTIONS® Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Italian Style

Fresh boneless, skinless individually wrapped chicken breast filets. Italian Style; made with all natural ingredients. Packed 5 filets per 1.50 lb. resealable zipper package. You can cook what you need; store what you don't! Cooks in 10 minutes. Refrigerated.

* No Antibiotics Ever
* Individual pouches cook what you need
* Resealable Bag to use what you want

COOKING & PREP
SKILLET: Lightly coat skillet with oil or cooking spray. Heat pan over medium-high heat, add breasts and brown 1 minute per side. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 6-9 minutes, to 170ºF internal temperature, turning frequently.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Serving Per Recipe: 5
AMOUNT PER SERVING
CALORIES 140
CAL. FROM FAT 10
% DAILY VALUE*
TOTAL FAT 1.5g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
CHOLESTEROL 75mg 25%
SODIUM 360mg 15%
TOTAL CARBS 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 1g
PROTEIN 25g %

https://www.perdue.com/products/perdue-perfect-portions-boneless-skinless-chicken-breasts-italian-style-15-lbs/6861/

Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe of the Week - PAPPARDELLE AND PESTO MEATBALLS

This week's Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe of the Week - PAPPARDELLE AND PESTO MEATBALLS. Take your Spaghetti and Meatballs to a new level by using Pappardelle Noodles in place of the Spaghetti and by making Buffalo Meatballs in place of the normal Meatballs you use. Also included is a Tomato Sauce and Pesto sauce recipes. To make the Meatballs you'll be using Wild Idea Ground Buffalo. You can find this recipe and purchase the Wild Idea Ground Buffalo all at the Wild idea Buffalo website. You can purchase any of the Wild Idea Buffalo cuts of meats at the Wild Idea site. Enjoy and Eat Healthy!   https://wildideabuffalo.com/

PAPPARDELLE AND PESTO MEATBALLS

A fresh spin on traditional spaghetti and meatballs. Pappardelle (pronounced; Pop a dell a) noodles although egg based, are mostly very light, but this will depend on the brand you can find. My favorites are Rustichella D’arbruzzo or DeCecco. This recipe is a wonderful combination of flavors. For a complete meal I accompanied this dish with a Citrus Salad with Orange Chev Vinaigrette (recipe included with purchase upon request) and crusty bread.  Great for a family style dinner - that kids will love, or sophisticated enough to serve at your next dinner party.

All the components make this recipe seem complicated, but the preparation is very easy and does not take a lot of time. For a super short-cut, you could buy ready-made pesto. Bon Appetito!

Meatball Ingredients:
1 – pound Wild Idea Ground Buffalo
1 – teaspoon salt
1 – teaspoon black pepper
1/3 – cup pesto (recipe follows)
4 – ounces fresh Mozzarella, torn or shredded
olive oil
melted butter

Preparation:

* Break ground buffalo apart in a pie pan or bowl, and press out flat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
* Spoon pesto over the top of the meat and cover with the shredded mozzarella.
* Fold the meat into itself and mix together with hands until all ingredients are equally distributed.
* Form meat into silver dollar sized meatballs, or size of your liking and place on lightly oiled baking sheet.
* Chill meatballs for one hour in the refrigerator.
* Position oven rack on top rung and preheat oven to broil.
* For best browning, brush chilled meat balls with a little melted butter.
* Broil meatballs for about 7 minutes or until browned. *For larger meatballs increase your cooking time based on size.

Quick Tomato Sauce Ingredients:
1 – 28oz. can whole stewed Italian tomatoes
1 – 28 oz. can crushed Italian tomatoes
1 – teaspoon garlic powder
1 – teaspoon crushed fennel
1 – teaspoon oregano
1 – teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 – teaspoon salt
1 – pinch chili flake
1 – lemon, juiced *1/4 cup
1 – teaspoon balsamic syrup
2 – tablespoons sugar

Preparation:

* In deep pot, over medium high heat, add stewed tomatoes and smash with a potato masher, breaking tomatoes into pieces.
* Add crushed tomatoes and bring to a light boil.
* Add remaining ingredients, stirring to incorporate.
* Reduce heat to simmer and allow tomato sauce to thicken, about 15 minutes or until desired consistency is achieved.
* Season to taste with a pinch more of salt and an additional squeeze of lemon or to your liking.

Pappardelle Ingredients:
12 – ounces Pappardelle
4 - quarts water
2 – tablespoons salt
1/2 – cup pesto, or more if you prefer - room temperature

Preparation:

* Fill a large pot with water and salt and bring to a boil.
* Add Pappardelle to the pot and cook uncovered for 7 minutes.
* Remove from heat and strain water from the pot, leaving about 1 to 2 tablespoons of water in the pot. Do not return to heat.
* Lightly warm pesto in microwave for 30 seconds.
* Add pesto to the Pappardelle and toss gently.

Other Recipe Ingredients:
½ - cup Italian parsley, chopped
Parmigiano Reggiano, shaved

Entrée Assembly:

* Place pesto coated Pappardelle on plates or in a bowl.
* Cover with tomato sauce and top with pesto meatballs.
* Garnish with parsley and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano.

Basil Pesto

*I am a non-pine-nut person. If you prefer them in your pesto, simply add them to the recipe. Recipe can easily be cut in half.

Ingredients:
2 - cups fresh basil leaves, packed
2 - cups shredded parmesan cheese
3 - garlic cloves, chopped
1 - teaspoon salt
1 – teaspoon pepper (*I like a little more)
1 - tablespoon lemon juice (*I like a little more)1 - cup olive oil

* Place all ingredients in blender and puree until smooth. Refrigerate unused amounts for another use (and there are many).
https://wildideabuffalo.com/blogs/recipes/pappardelle-and-pesto-meatballs

Healthy Burgers and Mouthwatering Sandwiches

From the Diabetic Living Online website its Healthy Burgers and Mouthwatering Sandwiches. Diabetic Friendly recipes including recipes like; Chicken Brats with Apple Slaw, Whiskey Burgers, and Grilled Chili Burgers. Find them all at one of my favorite recipes sites and favorite magazines, Diabetic Living Online. Enjoy and Eat Healthy!   http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/


Healthy Burgers and Mouthwatering Sandwiches

These hearty diabetic recipes for burgers and sandwiches, such as grilled chicken, pulled pork, and brats, are full of protein and lower in carbs, making them smart (and delicious) choices for your healthy eating plan. Make a lean beef patty, or opt for a veggie burger or turkey burger—we’ve got burger recipes to satisfy your cravings without weighing you down.


Chicken Brats with Apple Slaw

Don’t let burgers have all the fun. With its zingy cider vinegar slaw piled on top, our grilled chicken bratwurst recipe steals the spotlight at any backyard bash......


Whiskey Burgers

If you enjoy new flavor combinations, try this zesty burger. It showcases ground venison dressed up with coffee, cocoa powder, chili powder, and whiskey......


Grilled Chili Burgers

Chimichurri is a condiment that's used in Argentina in much the same way as burger lovers in the United States use ketchup. The chimichurri topping for these burgers features cilantro instead of the more traditional oregano........



* Click the link below to get all the Healthy Burgers and Mouthwatering Sandwiches
http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/diabetic-recipes/sandwich/healthy-burgers-mouthwatering-sandwiches

Ohio Festivals - April 28-30, 2017

April 27-30, 2017  88th Annual Geauga County Maple Festival
Chardon, Ohio
The festival celebrates the production of maple syrup, a leading agricultural industry in Northern Ohio. Events include two grand parades, maple syrup judging & auction, queen's contest, photo contest, "Sap Run", bathtub races, craft show, concessions, rides, and continuous grandstand entertainment.

http://www.maplefestival.com/


April 29-30, 2017  Gluten Free Food Allergy Fest - Columbus, Ohio

We’re having a party and you’re invited!  Gluten Free & More (formerly Living Without) magazine wants you to know that living with a food allergy or sensitivity doesn’t need to be about deprivation and missing out.  On the contrary, what you’re living without is all the horrible symptoms and medical problems you had before understanding what allergens you needed to avoid.  So, come join us, over a hundred of our favorite exhibitors and thousands of our closest friends as we celebrate LIVING WELL!!   At every event, you get to sample tons of gluten-free, allergy-friendly foods, learn from experts in the community and hang out with others who understand our world.

http://www.glutenfreefoodallergyfest.com/locations/columbus/


April 30, 2017  22nd Annual Taste of the Nation - Toledo, Ohio
Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation is the nation's premier culinary benefit, featuring top chefs and mixologists -- all of whom are coming together to donate their time, talent and passion to end childhood hunger in America.

http://www.toledotaste.org/

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

A Storage Hint, did you know.....


The butter compartment in the door is not the best for butter, an egg keeper in the door not the best for eggs. Keep them inside the fridge, with butter well wrapped and the eggs covered.

Blackened Tilapia Sandwich w/ Baked Fries

Dinner Tonight: Blackened Tilapia Sandwich w/ Baked Fries




For Breakfast this morning Mom wanted some Bacon so this morning I fried up some Bacon. I also

fried her an Over Easy Egg, toasted a couple of slices of Bread topped with Apple Butter, and a cup of Coffee. For myself a couple of slices of Bacon, toasted a Healthy Life Whole Grain English Muffin, and my morning cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. A nice day out there today, mostly sunny and 72 degrees. They finished up repainting our deck and it looks great! They did a very good job! Anyway after Lunch headed over to see dad for a bit. He's getting stronger. They have him walking with a walker again and he's getting in and out of chairs and bed by himself. So we'll wait and see what happens. Back home just did some light cleaning inside and outside. For dinner tonight I prepared a Blackened Tilapia Sandwich w/ Baked Fries.


I had purchased the Tilapia at Kroger last week and had them in the freezer. Let them thaw overnight

in the fridge. To prepare it I rinsed the fillets off in water and patted dry with a paper towel. I seasoned it with a bit of Sea Salt. Then I melted a 1 tablespoon of Blue Bonnet Light Stick Butter down and rubbed the fillets down with it, covering both sides. I then covered both sides, with Zatarain’s Blackening Seasoning. I added Extra Virgin Olive Oil to a Cast Iron Skillet and preheated it until the Oil was almost ready to start smoking and I added the Tilapia. Just a word of warning have your window open and overhead stove fan a working, it will smoke! I cooked the fillet for 3 minutes each side and it was fork tender and ready. I love the smokey and blackened flavor the Zatarain’s Seasoning provides. Served it on a Kroger Whole Wheat Mini Sub Bun.




For a side I baked some Ore Ida Crinkle Fries, served with a side of Hunt’s Ketchup. Also had a Diet Dr. Pepper to drink. For dessert later a Jello Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Pudding topped with CoolWhip Free.







Zatarain’s Blackened Seasoning

This spicy seasoning blend is rubbed on the outside of fish (or chicken, steak or other meats) for blackening. Also great as a seasoning rub for the grill or broiler.
Ingredients:
SALT, PAPRIKA, CAYENNE PEPPER, BLACK PEPPER, WHITE PEPPER, CHILI POWDER, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, ONION, GARLIC, SPICES.
Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/4 tsp. (.71g)

Servings Per Container: about 120
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value
Calories: 0
http://www.zatarains.com/Products/Spices-and-Extracts/Blackened-Seasoning.aspx