Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings and Baked Crinkle Fries

Dinner Tonight: Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings and Baked Crinkle Fries                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

                                     



For Breakfast this morning I Scrambled a couple of Eggs, toasted a Healthy Life Whole Grain English Muffin, and had my morning cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. Cloudy with rain showers out today, about 54 degrees. Cleaned the hose today, vacuum and dusted. Afterward I had to repair one of the wheels on the sweeper. I've bought a couple of Cordless Vacuums now. Being in a wheelchair it makes running the vacuum so easy now! For Dinner tonight it’s Chicken Wings. I prepared Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings and Baked Crinkle Fries.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
I prepared some of the Kroger Buffalo Chicken Wings. I’ll be baking these, I preheated the oven to 425 degrees. Used a baking sheet, lined it with foil and sprayed it with Pam Non Stick Cooking
Spray. I lined the Wings up on the foil and baked them for 19 minutes.Excellent Heat and Spices, and Baked up perfect.. Served these with a side of Litehouse Light Blue Cheese Dressing. I love these Wings, I take my love of Wings after my Mom!







To go with the Wings I prepared some Alexia Organic Oven Crinkles with Sea Salt. First time I've had the Alexia Crinkle Fries. I love all the other Alexia Products I've tried so I thought I would buy a bag of these. To prepare them I preheated the oven to 425 degrees F. Arranged the Fries in a single layer on a baking pan. Lightly seasoned them with Morton's Lite salt and Ground Black Pepper. Baked them for a total of 16 minutes, perfect Golden Brown! As the other Alexia Products, delicious! Another good one to have in the freezer. For Dessert later a Weight Watcher's Divine Triple Chocolate Ice Cream Bar.









Litehouse – Lite Blue Cheese Dressing

Made with 48% fewer calories than regular blue cheese dressing, this version tastes as delicious as ever. The handcrafted blue cheese crumbles and fresh buttermilk together create a taste you can feel good about. You won’t even miss those calories! Great taste with no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.
https://www.litehousefoods.com/products/lite-blue-cheese-dressing









ALEXIA ORGANIC OVEN CRINKLES WITH SEA SALT

Gourmet quality. Certified organic. USDA Organic. 0 g trans fat per serving. Alexia Oven Crinkles
Classic are made with the best organically grown ingredients and carry the highly regarded seal from Oregon Tilth, a USDA accredited organic certifying agency. Pacific Northwest Russet Potatoes lightly seasoned with Sea Salt make this delicious and classic recipe an everyday favorite. Enjoy the wonderful combination of Organic Oven Crinkles with your next meal - or anytime you're craving a great tasting, nutritious snack. Oven Crinkles are certified organic by Oregon Tilth. Made in USA.

Ingredients
Organic Potatoes, Organic Canola Oil and/or Organic Sunflower Oil and/or Organic Safflower Oil, Organic Concentrated Apple Juice, Sea Salt, Citric Acid.

Directions
Keep frozen. For food safety and quality: Keep frozen. Do not thaw. Ovens vary. Adjust cooking times as needed. Product must be cooked thoroughly. Internal temperature needs to reach 165 degrees F as measured by a food thermometer in several spots. Read and follow these cooking directions. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Full bag 30-35 minutes half bag 18-22 minutes. Arrange frozen potatoes in a single layer on an 11" x 17" baking sheet. Bake according to instructions above to desired color and crispness, stirring halfway through cooking time.

http://www.alexiafoods.com/organic/organic-oven-crinkles-sea-salt

Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe of the Week - REUBEN CHOWDER

This week's Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe of the Week is - REUBEN CHOWDER.  You can find this recipe along with all the other delicious and healthy recipes at the Wild Idea Buffalo website (https://wildideabuffalo.com/) At the site you can also purchase any of the Wild Idea products. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018!


REUBEN CHOWDER
These combined ingredients are pretty hard to beat. A spoonful of goodness in every bite!

Ingredients: (4 to 6 servings)
1 - tablespoon butter
2 - stalks celery, chopped
½ - onion, chopped
½ - teaspoon caraway seed, crushed or chopped
½ - teaspoon salt & pepper, each
2 - cups vegetable stock or broth
2 - potatoes, cooked, peeled, and cut (*Microwave works great for this)
1 - tablespoon cornstarch
4 - cups milk
3 - ounces Swiss cheese, chopped
3 - cups cabbage, chopped
2 - cups Wild Idea Corned Buffalo, cubed or pulled
1/2 - lemon, juiced
½ - teaspoon cayenne pepper
Shredded Swiss
Rye Croutons
Green Onion

Preparation:

1 - In a heavy bottomed soup pot over medium high heat, melt butter and add celery, onion, caraway, and salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2 - Add the broth and the potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender.
3 - Transfer the vegetables to a food processor or large blender, along with the cornstarch, 2 cups of the milk, and the cheese. Pulse process until well blended. (*Optional: I blend again in my smoothie blender for a super creamy texture.)
4 - Return soup to pan over medium heat and stir in the remaining 2 cups of milk. Bring the base to a boil, stirring constantly.
5 - Add the cabbage and the Corned Buffalo and stir to incorporate. Bring to a boil again stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until cabbage is tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6 - Wisk in lemon juice, cayenne, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
7 - To serve, ladle desired amounts of soup into bowls and top with shredded cheese, croutons, and green onions.

RYE CROUTONS:

Ingredients:
2 to 3 - slices of rye bread, cubed
2 - tablespoons olive oil
1 - teaspoon garlic or onion powder
¼ - teaspoon cayenne pepper

* Preparation: Toss all ingredients on a baking sheet and toast under the broiler, third rack down, and toss occasionally until lightly browned.
https://wildideabuffalo.com/blogs/recipes/93038401-st-patricks-day-recipes-and-recipes-for-leftovers

Healthy Fish and Seafood Recipes

From the EatingWell website and Magazine its Healthy Fish and Seafood Recipes. Delicious and Healthy Fish and Seafood Recipes like; Roasted Salmon with Smoky Chickpeas & Greens, Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema, and One-Pot Pasta with Tuna. Find these recipes and more all at the EatingWell website. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018! http://www.eatingwell.com/

Healthy Fish and Seafood Recipes
Find healthy, delicious fish and seafood recipes including crab, salmon, shrimp and tuna. Healthier recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.


Roasted Salmon with Smoky Chickpeas & Greens
In this healthy salmon dinner, you'll get a dose of greens and green dressing! Chowing down on 6 or more servings of dark leafy greens a week can help keep your brain in top shape. This dish features the Test Kitchen's current go-to method for doctoring a can of chickpeas: spice them up and roast until crispy......


Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema
Avocado cuts some of the sour cream in our quick crema loaded with cilantro, for a healthier taco sauce that takes these shrimp tacos to the next level. Shrimp cook up super-fast, making them the ultimate taco filling for a fast weeknight dinner that's also impressive and delicious enough for a weekend dinner party.........


One-Pot Pasta with Tuna
Use the one-pot pasta cooking method to make this tuna pasta recipe that calls for just 5 ingredients and is ready in just over half an hour. For extra crunch and a tuna noodle casserole feel, sprinkle this speedy pasta dish with toasted whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs........



* Click the link below to get all the Healthy Fish and Seafood Recipes
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/18243/ingredients/fish-seafood/

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Seafood Safety..................


Never thaw seafood on the counter at room temperature. Thaw frozen seafood in the refrigerator or under cold running water. Allow one day to defrost frozen seafood in the refrigerator. If pressed for time, place the seafood in a re-sealable, plastic storage bag and immerse it in a pan of cold water in the refrigerator for one to two hours per pound of seafood.

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Ancient Grain Mini Naan Bread Turkey Pepperoni and Turkey Sausage Pizza

Dinner Tonight: Ancient Grain Mini Naan Bread Turkey Pepperoni and Turkey Sausage Pizza





For Breakfast this morning I Poached an Egg, toasted a Healthy Life Whole Grain English Muffin, and had my morning cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. I then served the Poached Egg on top of the English Muffin. 61 degrees and sunny today! But the rain is moving back in overnight and for the next 2 days. Certain parts of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky are flooded from the Ohio River. I live North of Cincinnati and we've had a lot of rain but not a whole lot of flooding. So after Breakfast I went Menard's and Home Depot to price some outdoor yard items, getting ready for Spring! For Dinner tonight; Ancient Grain Mini Naan Bread Pizza – Turkey Pepperoni and Lean Turkey Sausage.




I had picked up a package of Stonefire Mini Naan Ancient Grain Bread at Meijer and the package in the freezer along with the Jennie - O Sausage Roll. I laid them in the fridge overnight to thaw. For my toppings for the Pizza I’m using Hormel Turkey Pepperoni, Jennie – O Lean Turkey Sausages, Black Olives, Green Olives, Oscar Mayer Hickory Smoked Bacon Bits, Sargento Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, and Ragu Traditional Pizza Sauce.







I first Preheated the oven on 400 degrees. Next I grabbed a small skillet, sprayed it with Pam No Stick Cooking Spray, and heated it on medium heat. As the skillet was heating I opened up a roll of the Jennie - O Lean Turkey Sausage. I cut off a slice of it and crumbled up. Added it to the heated skillet and fried Sausage Crumbles. When they were browned and heated through removed them from the skillet into a small bowl until ready to use.







The oven was heated up and I got the Naan Bread ready. I used a small baking sheet, lined it with foil, and sprayed it Pam Cooking Spray. I lined the 4 Naan Breads up on the baking sheet. I then brushed a light coat of Extra Virgin Olive oil on the top of them. I then baked then for about 2 minutes. Pulled the sheet out of the oven and let the Naan Bread cool for 5 minutes.










When the Bread cooled I added the toppings on top. I started with the Ragu Pizza Sauce. Next slices of Hormel Turkey Pepperoni. Then the Jennie – O Turkey Sausage Crumbles, next the Black and Green Sliced Olives, Oscar Mayer Bacon Bits, and finally the Sargento Shredded Mozzarella Cheese. Slid the baking sheet back into the oven to bake.










I baked the Naan Bread Pizzas for about 8 minutes, until the ingredients had heated through and Cheese melted. Pulled the baking sheet from the oven and let the Pizzas cool for 3 minutes. With the first bite I knew the Naan Bread was a perfect Pizza Crust! The Crust had excellent taste and baked up perfect. Then with all my toppings had some great Pizzas. Plus a lot fewer calories and carbs than normal Pizza Pies. I’ll have to get a couple of packs of the Stonefire Mini Naan Ancient Grain Bread and keep them in the freezer. For Dessert/Snack later a bowl of Skinny Pop – Pop Corn and a Coke Zero to drink.







Ancient Grain Mini Naan

Made with ancient grains, quinoa, spelt, buckwheat, kamut and a touch of honey! These sweeter,
smaller naan are sized just right to fit in your toaster. Perfect for breakfast and snack time. 4 per pack.

https://www.stonefire.com/products/ancient-grain-mini-naan/







Jennie - O Turkey - Lean Turkey Sausage
Mild turkey breakfast roll sausage, seasoned with traditional savory spices.

Features
* Breakfast turkey sausage roll
* Cook internal temperature to 165°
* Excellent source of protein
* Gluten free
* Contain less fat than regular pork sausage
* No trans fat
* Lean

Nutrition Facts
ABOUT 5 servings per container
Serving size 2 oz  (56g)
Amount per serving
Calories110
                         % Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g  8%
Sat. Fat 1g  5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholest. 50mg  17%
Sodium 440mg  18%
Total Carb. 0g  0%
Dietary Fiber 0g  0%
Sugars 0g
Protein 13g

Diabetic Dish of the Week - ITALIAN BEEF STUFFED SHELLS MARINARA

This week's Diabetic Dish of the Week is - ITALIAN BEEF STUFFED SHELLS MARINARA. You can this dish using a Cooked Beef Pot Roast or Brisket. Which will be stuffed into Jumbo Pasta Shells along with all the other ingredients. The recipe is from one of my favorite recipe websites, the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine. The Diabetic Gourmet site has a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes along with tips on how to Manage your Diabetes also. So check the site out today. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018!  https://diabeticgourmet.com/

ITALIAN BEEF STUFFED SHELLS MARINARA

Ingredients

12 ounces cooked beef pot roast or brisket
20 uncooked jumbo pasta shells (about 8 ounces)
Filling:

1 cup low fat cottage cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley leaves
2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce:

1 jar (24 ounces) pasta sauce
Salt and pepper (optional)
Chopped fresh basil (optional)

Directions

1 - Preheat oven to 375F. Prepare pasta shells according to package directions; drain. Set aside. Shred beef pot roast with two forks.
2 - Meanwhile, combine pot roast, cottage cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley and garlic in large bowl.
3 - Fill shells evenly with beef mixture. Spread 1 cup pasta sauce on bottom of 11 X 7-inch glass baking dish. Arrange shells in dish; top with remaining sauce.
4 - Cover with aluminum foil.
5 - Bake in 375F oven 20 minutes or until heated through.
6 - Remove foil; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
7 - Bake, uncovered, 5 to 8 minutes or until cheese is slightly browned and sauce is bubbly.
8 - Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Garnish with basil, if desired.

Recipe Yield: Makes 4 servings

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 364
Fat: 13 grams
Saturated Fat: 5 grams
Fiber: 4 grams
Sodium: 238 milligrams
Cholesterol: 119 milligrams
Protein: 40 grams
Carbohydrates: 20 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/italian-beef-stuffed-shells-marinara

Healthy Shellfish Recipes

From the EatingWell website and Magazine its Healthy Shellfish Recipes. Delicious and Healthy Shellfish Recipes like; Lobster and Corn Chowder, Angry Lobster, and Scallops with Radicchio-Apple Slaw. Find these and more recipes at the EatingWell website. Don't forget to subscribe to the EatingWell Magazine, one of my favorites. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018!  http://www.eatingwell.com/

Healthy Shellfish Recipes
Find healthy, delicious shellfish recipes including crab, shrimp and lobster. Healthier recipes, from
the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.


Lobster and Corn Chowder
The trick to making this healthy lobster chowder recipe have tons of rich flavor is to start with great fish stock. (The best is often in the freezer case at the supermarket.) Then cook the lobsters in the stock to intensify its flavor. There is no flour added in this healthy soup, so it's lighter than a typical creamy chowder—plus it's gluten-free.............


Angry Lobster
In this lobster recipe, pieces of lobster are roasted in a very hot oven with white wine, herbs and crushed red pepper to make a spicy sauce. The angry in the name most likely comes from the hot pepper, but some say cutting up the lobsters sets the tone for this dish. Serve with crusty bread to sop up the sauce and plenty of fresh napkins.............


Scallops with Radicchio-Apple Slaw
The secret to getting a nice golden-brown sear on your scallops is to buy ones that are labeled dry. That means they haven't been treated with sodium tripolyphosphate (STP), a preservative that helps them retain water, which prevents them from browning well. Serve with roasted potatoes for a complete meal........



* Click the link below to get all the Healthy Shellfish Recipes
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/22780/ingredients/fish-seafood/shellfish/

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Fresh Seafood...........


Fresh seafood should smell fresh and mild, not fishy or sour. A smell like ammonia means it’s spoiled and you shouldn’t purchase or eat it.

Monday, February 26, 2018

Grilled Ham and Swiss on Sour Dough Bread w/ Baked Fries

Dinner Tonight: Grilled Ham and Swiss on Sour Dough Bread w/ Baked Fries





To start the morning of 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. Well the rain has finally let up around here but there's a lot of local flooding and the Ohio River is way over it's banks. After Breakfast I headed up to the local Kroger to pick up a couple of items. Then stopped by McDonald's and picked up Breakfast for Mom and Dad. Mom went on to Church and stayed home and kept an eye on Dad. Did a couple of loads of laundry while she was gone. After Mom got back I had Lunch and then headed out to Walmart and Meijer to check out prices for Wood Chips and Weed Killer Fertilizer. Getting ready for Spring! I'll check out Menard's and Home Depot tomorrow. For Dinner tonight I prepared a Grilled Ham and Swiss on Sour Dough Bread w/ Baked Fries.




To prepare the Sandwiches I’ll need; Boar’s Head Sweet Slice Ham, Sargento Reduced Fat Swiss
Cheese, French’s Yellow Mustard, Kraft Reduced Fat Mayo w/ Olive Oil, and Goldminer California Sourdough Bread. I used the flat top Griddle to grill it with. I sprayed the griddle with a very light coat of Pam Cooking Spray and spread about 1/2 tablespoon of Blue Bonnet Light Butter on it. Heated it on medium heat. I also turned the oven on at 425 degrees, for the Fries.







While the griddle was heating I got the Sandwich ready to grill. Took a slice of the Sour Dough Bread and topped it with some of the Kraft Mayo, the Boar’s Head Ham, the Sargento Swiss, French’s
Mustard, and added the top slice of the Sour Dough Bread. I then Buttered the bottom and top halves of the Bread with Blue Bonnet Butter. With the griddle heated I grilled my Sandwich. Grilled the bottom half just over 3 minutes, then flipped it over and grilled the other side about 2 1/2 minutes. Until both sides were golden brown! What a Sandwich, Sour Dough Bread just makes everything that much better!




I had already preheated the oven, so as the griddle was heating I baked my Fries, I’m using Alexia Organic Yukon Select Fries. Seasoned them with McCormick Grinder Sea Salt and Black Peppercorn Medley. Baked them at 425 degrees for 16 minutes. They bake up beautifully and seasoned just right, excellent Shoestring Fry! Plus they are only 120 calories and 15 net carbs. It’s an easy prepared but hot and filling meal. For Dessert/Snack later a bowl of Skinny Pop – Pop Corn and a Diet Peach Snapple to drink.








Boar’s Head Sweet Slice Boneless Smoked Ham
With natural juices.

Enjoy the exceptional flavor of a traditional bone-in ham without the bone. Available in the Deli
retail case as a center of the plate item or at the Service Deli sliced by the pound for a sandwich of note.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 2 oz (56g)
Servings Per Container Varied
Amount Per Serving
Calories 60 Calories from Fat 20
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.5g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 520mg 22%
Potassium 160mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 0g
Protein 10g 20%
http://boarshead.com/products/detail/11018-sweet-slice-brand-boneless-smoked-ham

One of America's Favorites - Chili Burger

Chili Burger with Fries

A chili burger (also known as a chili size, or simply size, stemming from "hamburger size" is a type of hamburger. It consists of a hamburger, with the patty topped with chili con carne. It is often served open-faced, and sometimes the chili is served alongside the burger rather than on top. The chili may be served alone, or with cheese, onions, or occasionally tomatoes as garnishes.







Chili burgers appear to have been invented in the 1920s by Thomas M. "Ptomaine Tommy" DeForest, who founded a sawdust-floored all-night restaurant, "Ptomaine Tommy's", located in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles. Ptomaine Tommy's was open from around 1919 to 1958, where his chili burger was referred to as "size", and chopped onions as "flowers" or "violets".

The term size for a chili burger arguably derives from the portion size of the chili used at Ptomaine Tommy's. Ptomaine Tommy "had two ladles, a large and a small" with which to serve his chili, whether smothered on top of the burger or in a bowl; originally the ordering lingo used by his patrons was "hamburger size" vs. "steak size", but later simplified to "size" and "oversize". The use of the shorthand term "size" for burger-size portion of chili (in a bowl or on a burger) then gained currency throughout Los Angeles. Ptomaine Tommy was forced to close his restaurant August 10, 1958 and sell his property to satisfy creditors,  and he died just a week later. His service to the community and his invention was noted by resolution of the California State Senate that same year. Food author John T. Edge considers the invention the milestone that marks the start of "traceable history of burgers in LA", a first step to what he considers the "baroque" character of the Los Angeles hamburger scene. By interviewing former customers and friends decades after the fact, columnist Jack Smith wrote a definitive article in 1974 about DeForest and the dish that he had invented which became a very important part of the history of Los Angeles. What helped spread the popularity of this is dish was Deforest's diverse clientel which included doctors coming off the late shift at the local county hospital, fight fans on their way home after attending matches at the Olympic Auditorium, and people associated with the Hollywood film industry.



The Carolina Burger is a regional variant of the chili burger served with coleslaw, mustard and chopped onions. Common in local restaurants in the Carolinas, it is also periodically offered at Wendy's restaurants as the Carolina Classic.



Several US food chains specialize in chili burgers. One of these is Original Tommy's, which dates to 1946. Another is Wienerschnitzel, dating back to 1961. At one time Bob's Big Boy restaurants in California served a dish named "chili size", a serving of chili over a hamburger patty in a bowl.

"Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week - CALIFORNIA AVOCADO PIQUILLO PEPPER FRITTATA

This week's Meatless Monday Recipe is a CALIFORNIA AVOCADO PIQUILLO PEPPER FRITTATA. Made with fresh California Avocado,  Piquillo Peppers, Spanish manchego Cheese or Crumbled Goat Cheese, and Seasoning. Another Delicious and Healthy recipe from the Diabetic Gourmet magazine website. The Diabetic Gourmet site had a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, so check it out today. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018!  https://diabeticgourmet.com/


CALIFORNIA AVOCADO PIQUILLO PEPPER FRITTATA

Ingredients

1 ripe Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice *
1/2 cup jarred roasted piquillo peppers, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp. sherry vinegar
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
8 eggs
1/2 cup grated Spanish manchego cheese **
2 Tbsp. chopped Italian parsley
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, for cooking

Directions

1 - In a small mixing bowl, toss together avocado, peppers, garlic, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Let marinate 30 minutes.
2 - Preheat the oven to 400F.
3 - In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, cheese and parsley until frothy. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in the avocado mixture.
4 - Heat oil in a 10-inch, nonstick, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the egg mixture, reduce heat to medium and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, until the bottom is set and the top is still runny. Occasionally lift the outer edges so the uncooked egg can run underneath.
5 - Place the skillet in the oven and cook until the eggs are set and golden brown, 6 to 7 minutes.
6 - Remove the skillet from the oven and loosen the bottom of the frittata with a spatula. Place a serving plate over the skillet and invert the frittata onto it. Cut into wedges and serve hot or at room temperature.
* Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

** Crumbled goat cheese may be substituted for Spanish manchego cheese.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 8 servings.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 300
Fat: 23 grams
Saturated Fat: 6 grams
Fiber: 3 grams
Sodium: 370 milligrams
Cholesterol: 440 milligrams
Protein: 16 grams
Carbohydrates: 8 grams
Sugars: 1 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/california-avocado-piquillo-pepper-frittata

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Buying Avocados......


Ripe fresh avocados that yield to gentle pressure should be eaten within a day or two. For events, a four to five days out, purchase firm avocados instead. Unripe, firm or green fruit can take four to five days to ripen at room temperature, perfect for celebrations that are a few days out.

Sunday, February 25, 2018

Leftovers - Baked Turkey Meatballs and Rotini Pasta w/ Baked Multi Grain Bread

Dinner Tonight:Leftovers - Baked Turkey Meatballs and Rotini Pasta w/ Baked Multi Grain Bread






To start the morning of 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. Well the rain has finally let up around here but there's a lot of local flooding and the Ohio River is way over it's banks. After Breakfast I headed up to the local Kroger to pick up a couple of items. Then stopped by McDonald's and picked up Breakfast for Mom and Dad. Mom went on to Church and stayed home and kept an eye on Dad. Did a couple of loads of laundry while she was gone. After Mom got back I had Lunch and then headed out to Walmart and Meijer to check out prices for Wood Chips and Weed Killer Fertilizer. Getting ready for Spring! I'll check out Menard's and Home Depot tomorrow. For Dinner tonight its Leftovers - Baked Turkey Meatballs and Rotini Pasta w/ Baked Multi Grain Bread. I heated up the leftovers from last night's meal. I also left the original post from yesterday for directions and ingredients of the dish.



You can make any Meal healthier by using healthier ingredients. That includes Meatballs and Pasta! I’ll be using Honeysuckle White Turkey Meatballs Kroger finally started having these back in stock!
The Honeysuckle White Turkey Meatballs are some of the best I’ve found, fantastic taste and they’re 190 calories and 6 carbs for 3 large Meatballs. For the Sauce I’m using LaRosa’s Original Pasta Sauce. Then for the Rotini Pasta I’ll be using Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Whole Grain Rotini. For the added Cheese topping I’m using Sargento Off the Block Mozzarella Cheese and Kraft Reduced Fat Grated Parmesan Cheese. The Bread is River Road Bakehouse Multi Grain Bread. I’ve been buying this from Meijer the last few months and it’s our favorite Baked Bread.






I first turned the oven on to 400 degrees. As I said, for the Meatballs I’m using my favorite,
Honeysuckle White Turkey Meatballs. Kroger finally started having these back in stock! The Honeysuckle White Turkey Meatballs are some of the best I’ve found, fantastic taste and they’re 190 calories and 6 carbs for 3 large Meatballs.










I’ll be cooking them in LaRosa’s Original Pasta Sauce, one of my favorites! The Sauce goes great on Pasta, Pizza, or as a Dipping sauce. I grabbed a Sauce Pan, sprayed it Pam Cooking Spray, added the Sauce to it, and heated on medium low heat. As the Sauce started to heat up I added the Turkey Meatballs, stirred until covered with the Sauce. Cooked them for about 7 minutes and then reduced the heat to low until I was ready to use them.







For the Rotini Pasta I’m using my favorite, Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Whole Grain Rotini. Easy to prepare; I used a large sauce pan and added 1 1/2 quarts of water and Salt and brought it to a rapid boil. Added the Pasta and brought it back to a boil. Cooked uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring often. Drained the Pasta and put it into the Baking Dish. Then Seasoned the Rotini with 2 teaspoons of Extra Light Olive Oil, some McCormick Grinder Italian Seasoning, and Kraft Grated Reduced Fat Parmesan Cheese.






Next I topped the Rotini with the LaRosa’s Sauce and Turkey Meatballs. Sprinkled more of the Grated Parm Cheese followed by a layer of Sargento Mozzarella Cheese. The oven was preheated at 400 degrees so it was ready to bake. As the Past Dish was baking I also baked a loaf of RiverRoad Bake House Multi Grain Oval Loaf Bread.










The Meatballs and Rotini came out incredible! The Turkey Meatballs, Rotini Pasta, Cheese, and
Sauce combined to make one delicious Dish! Plus Mom and Dad both enjoyed it. Neither is big on Pasta but had 2 servings of it!. For Dessert later a Jello Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Pudding topped with Cool Whip Free.












Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Rotini 100% Whole Grain

Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Rotini 100% Whole Grain. Since 1915. This is 100% all natural and made from a single ingredient, 100% whole wheat. With an excellent source of fiber, it is an important part of a heart healthy* diet. Its delicious flavor is the perfect complement to your favorite pasta recipes.

* Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Rotini 100% Whole Grain.
* Since 1915.
All natural.
* 56g whole grains per serving.
* Excellent source of fiber.
* 100% Whole Grain When it comes to nutrition, why settle for less than 100%?
* Ronzoni healthy harvest pasta is 100% all natural and made from a single ingredient, 100% whole wheat.
* With an excellent source of fiber and 56g of whole grains per serving, it is an important part of a heart healthy* diet.

Directions:
Instructions: See perfect pasta guide for quantities and cook times.Bring water to a rapid boil. To add flavor and reduce stickiness, add salt.Add pasta and stir; return to rapid boil.Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally.Drain well. Serve as desired.Maintaining perfect pasta.To keep cooked pasta fresh for later use, toss with a small amount of olive oil or sauce, and refrigerate.Perfect pasta guide.Servings – 2. Pasta – 1/3 box. Water – 2 quarts. Salt – 1 tsp.Servings – 3. Pasta – 1/2 box. Water – 3 quarts. Salt – 2 tsp.Servings – full box. Water – 5 quarts. Salt – 1 Tbsp.Very firm 8 min – firm 9 min – tender 10 min.To keep cooked pasta fresh for later use, toss with a small amount of olive oil or sauce, and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 56.0
Servings Per Container 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories180 Calories
Calories From Fat 15 Calories

% Daily Value
Total Fat 1.5 g2
Saturated Fat 0 G0
Trans Fat 0 G
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 G
Monounsaturated Fat 0 G
Cholesterol 0 Mg0
Sodium 0 Mg0
Potassium 240 Mg7
Total Carbohydrate 39 g13
Dietary Fiber 5 G20
Sugars 2 G
Protein 9 g





Honeysuckle White Fresh Italian Style Turkey Meatballs

Product Description
Add traditional Italian taste to your pasta dishes with our Fresh Italian Style Turkey Meatballs.
They’re fully cooked Honeysuckle White Fresh Italian Style Turkey Meatballs and ready to heat and eat.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 3 oz (85.0 g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190 Calories from Fat 90, Total Carbohydrates 6.0g 2%, Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2%, Protein 17.0g

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Soup Special of the Day!......Ten Vegetable Soup

This week's Soup Special of the Day is a Ten Vegetable Soup. The Ten Vegetables you'll be using are carrots, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, canned tomatoes, leek, onion, Swiss chard, a potato and parsley. The recipe makes 10 servings and is 70 calories and 7 net carbs per serving. This is another delicious and healthy recipe from the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. Check the Diabetic Gourmet site out for all their many Diabetic Friendly Recipes. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018!  https://diabeticgourmet.com/


Ten Vegetable Soup
With Ten Vegetable Soup, you combine terrific-tasting and healthy carrots, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, canned tomatoes, leek, onion, Swiss chard, a potato and parsley. Tossing them all into a pot takes less than 30 minutes. The result is enough to eat for several days -- and it also freezes nicely.

Makes 10 servings. Per serving: 1 cup

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
3 cups chopped green cabbage, quartered and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips (or purchase already shredded)
1 cup cauliflower florets, 1-inch pieces
1 medium leek, sliced, use white and 1-inch of light green part
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 medium celery stalk, chopped
1 (14.5-oz.) can no salt added diced tomatoes
4 cups low-fat, reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 medium yellow-fleshed potato, diced
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 Tbsp. dried thyme
1 1/2 packed cups Swiss chard or spinach, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne, optional
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

1 - In large Dutch oven or heavy soup pot with tight-fitting cover, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add cabbage, cauliflower, leek, onion, carrot and celery and stir to coat them with oil. Cook until cabbage is limp and onion translucent, 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and cook gently until vegetables release their juices, about 8 minutes.
2 - Add tomatoes with their liquid, broth, potato, parsley and thyme. Increase heat to medium-high until liquid boils, then cover, reduce heat, and simmer soup for 10 minutes. Add Swiss chard and simmer for 10 minutes. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper; let sit for 15 minutes before serving. If desired refrigerate for up to 4 days, reheating in covered pot over medium heat. Or divide cooled soup among resealable freezer bags and freeze. This soup keeps in freezer for up to 2 months.

Nutritional Information Per Serving:
70 calories
3 g fat
less than 1 g sat fat
9 g carbohydrates
3 g protein
2 g fiber
253 mg sodium
https://diabeticgourmet.com/articles/diabetic-meals-10-healthy-soup-and-chowder-recipes/

Homestyle Turkey Shepherd's Pie

Passing along a quick and easy recipe for Homestyle Turkey Shepherd's Pie. The recipe is from the Jennie - O Turkey website. It's made using the always a fresh and delicious JENNIE-O® Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast, I always use this when making my 3 Bean Turkey Chili. Easily prepared in 30 minutes and only 240 calories and 26 net carbs! Check the Jennie - O website out for all it's many delicious and healthy recipes! Enjoy and Make the SWITCH in 2018!  https://www.jennieo.com/

Homestyle Turkey Shepherd's Pie
The aroma of this lean Shepherd’s Pie is enough to lead the whole family to the table. Make dinner in under 30 minutes and under 300 calories with savory ground turkey, mashed potatoes and cheese.

INGREDIENTS
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 (16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon thyme
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 (12-ounce) jar fat-free turkey gravy
½ cup frozen corn kernels
½ cup frozen tiny peas
2½ cups prepared mashed potatoes
½ cup shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS
1) Spray 10-inch oven-proof skillet with cooking spray. Place over medium-high heat; add garlic and turkey. Cook turkey as specified on the package. Always cook to well-done, 165ºF as measured by a meat thermometer. Add basil, thyme, pepper, gravy, corn and peas; simmer uncovered 5 minutes or until mixture is hot. Spoon mashed potatoes over turkey mixture.
2) Sprinkle with cheese. Broil 4 to 5-inches from heat source 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture is bubbly and cheese is melted.

* Always cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING

Calories 240
Protein 24g
Carbohydrates 29g
Fiber 3g
Sugars 2g
Fat 2.5g
Cholesterol 45mg
Sodium 750mg
Saturated Fat 1g
https://www.jennieo.com/recipes/84-homestyle-turkey-shepherds-pie

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Fresh Herbs or Dried Herbs.......


Fresh herbs can lose flavor when exposed to heat for long periods to time. For dishes that require a longer baking time of 1-2 hours, opt for dried herbs, which can withstand the heat.

Saturday, February 24, 2018

Baked Turkey Meatballs and Rotini Pasta w/ Baked Multi Grain Bread

Dinner Tonight: Baked Turkey Meatballs and Rotini Pasta w/ Baked Multi Grain Bread






For Breakfast this morning I'm having another of the Buffalo Fillet Mignon. I love these SayersBrook
4 oz. Bison Fillet Mignon! To prepare it I just seasoned it with some McCormick Grinder Sea Salt and Peppercorn Medley. I then grabbed a small skillet, sprayed it with Pam Non Stick Cooking Spray, and added a 1/2 tablespoon of Extra Light Olive Oil. Heated it on medium heat. Fried the first side 3 minutes and flipped it over and cooked it another 2 minutes. It came out a perfect medium rare! It was so tender and juicy. Then I also fried up a Sunny Side Egg and toasted a couple of slices of Healthy Life Whole Grain Bread. Sure tough to beat a Steak and Egg Breakfast! Also as usual, had my morning cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea.




Rain, Thunderstorms, and a high of 56 degrees for a high. We have a lot of flooding across the area.So its a another indoor day. Did some cleaning; Turned the oven on and let clean, straightened up the freezer, and straightened up the pantry. After that just kicked back and watched some College Basketball. For Dinner tonight its Baked Turkey Meatballs and Rotini Pasta w/ Baked Multi Grain Bread.







You can make any Meal healthier by using healthier ingredients. That includes Meatballs and Pasta! I'll be using Honeysuckle White Turkey Meatballs Kroger finally started having these back in stock!
The Honeysuckle White Turkey Meatballs are some of the best I’ve found, fantastic taste and they’re 190 calories and 6 carbs for 3 large Meatballs. For the Sauce I'm using LaRosa’s Original Pasta Sauce. Then for the Rotini Pasta I'll be using Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Whole Grain Rotini. For the added Cheese topping I'm using Sargento Off the Block Mozzarella Cheese and Kraft Reduced Fat Grated Parmesan Cheese. The Bread is River Road Bakehouse Multi Grain Bread. I’ve been buying this from Meijer the last few months and it’s our favorite Baked Bread.





 As I said, for the Meatballs I’m using my favorite, Honeysuckle White Turkey Meatballs. Kroger
finally started having these back in stock! The Honeysuckle White Turkey Meatballs are some of the best I’ve found, fantastic taste and they’re 190 calories and 6 carbs for 3 large Meatballs.










I’ll be cooking them in LaRosa’s Original Pasta Sauce, one of my favorites! The Sauce goes great on
Pasta, Pizza, or as a Dipping sauce. I grabbed a Sauce Pan, sprayed it Pam Cooking Spray, added the Sauce to it, and heated on medium low heat. As the Sauce started to heat up I added the Turkey Meatballs, stirred until covered with the Sauce. Cooked them for about 7 minutes and then reduced the heat to low until I was ready to use them.







For the Rotini Pasta I’m using my favorite, Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Whole Grain Rotini. Easy to prepare; I used a large sauce pan and added 1 1/2 quarts of water and Salt and brought it to a rapid boil. Added the Pasta and brought it back to a boil. Cooked uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring often. Drained the Pasta and put it into the Baking Dish. Then Seasoned the Rotini with 2 teaspoons of Extra Light Olive Oil, some McCormick Grinder Italian Seasoning, and Kraft Grated Reduced Fat Parmesan Cheese.







Next I topped the Rotini with the LaRosa’s Sauce and Turkey Meatballs. Sprinkled more of the Grated Parm Cheese followed by a layer of Sargento Mozzarella Cheese. The oven was preheated at 400 degrees so it was ready to bake. As the Past Dish was baking I also baked a loaf of RiverRoad Bake House Multi Grain Oval Loaf Bread.










The Meatballs and Rotini came out incredible! The Turkey Meatballs, Rotini Pasta, Cheese, and
Sauce combined to make one delicious Dish! Plus Mom and Dad both enjoyed it. Neither is big on Pasta but had 2 servings of it!. For Dessert later a Jello Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Pudding topped with Cool Whip Free.











Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Rotini 100% Whole Grain


Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Rotini 100% Whole Grain. Since 1915. This is 100% all natural and made from a single ingredient, 100% whole wheat. With an excellent source of fiber, it is an important part of a heart healthy* diet. Its delicious flavor is the perfect complement to your favorite pasta recipes.

* Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Rotini 100% Whole Grain.
* Since 1915.
All natural.
* 56g whole grains per serving.
* Excellent source of fiber.
* 100% Whole Grain When it comes to nutrition, why settle for less than 100%?
* Ronzoni healthy harvest pasta is 100% all natural and made from a single ingredient, 100% whole wheat.
* With an excellent source of fiber and 56g of whole grains per serving, it is an important part of a heart healthy* diet.

Directions:
Instructions: See perfect pasta guide for quantities and cook times.Bring water to a rapid boil. To add flavor and reduce stickiness, add salt.Add pasta and stir; return to rapid boil.Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally.Drain well. Serve as desired.Maintaining perfect pasta.To keep cooked pasta fresh for later use, toss with a small amount of olive oil or sauce, and refrigerate.Perfect pasta guide.Servings – 2. Pasta – 1/3 box. Water – 2 quarts. Salt – 1 tsp.Servings – 3. Pasta – 1/2 box. Water – 3 quarts. Salt – 2 tsp.Servings – full box. Water – 5 quarts. Salt – 1 Tbsp.Very firm 8 min – firm 9 min – tender 10 min.To keep cooked pasta fresh for later use, toss with a small amount of olive oil or sauce, and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size56.0
Servings Per Container6
Amount Per Serving
Calories180 Calories
Calories From Fat15 Calories
% Daily Value
Total Fat 1.5 g2
Saturated Fat 0 G0
Trans Fat 0 G
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 G
Monounsaturated Fat 0 G
Cholesterol 0 Mg0
Sodium 0 Mg0
Potassium 240 Mg7
Total Carbohydrate 39 g13
Dietary Fiber 5 G20
Sugars 2 G
Protein 9 g



Honeysuckle White Fresh Italian Style Turkey Meatballs

Product Description
Add traditional Italian taste to your pasta dishes with our Fresh Italian Style Turkey Meatballs.
They’re fully cooked Honeysuckle White Fresh Italian Style Turkey Meatballs and ready to heat and eat.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 3 oz (85.0 g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190 Calories from Fat 90, Total Carbohydrates 6.0g 2%, Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2%, Protein 17.0g

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