Leftovers: Buffalo Italian Sausage Lasagna w/ Baked French Bread

Dinner Tonight: Leftovers - Buffalo Italian Sausage Lasagna w/ Baked French Bread





For Breakfast this morning I just had a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea and a toasted Healthy Life Whole Grain English that I lightly Buttered with I Can't Believe It's Not Butter. A chilly 33 degrees

this morning but it turned into a perfect Spring Day! Sunny and 71 degrees out! Got the Cart out of the shed and did a little yard work and then finished cleaning the outdoor furniture. Also still going through junk in the shed. Later went to see Dad for a bit. For Dinner tonight I reheated the Leftover Buffalo Italian Sausage Lasagna w/ Baked French Bread. I've left the original post from yesterday for the recipe and directions. For Dessert later a Jello Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Pudding.






I tried something a little different tonight, Buffalo Italian Sausage Lasagna. I used a 1 lb. package of Wild Idea Buffalo Italian Sausage and a box of Hamburger Helper Lasagna. Using the Buffalo Italian Sausage in place of the Hamburger. To prepare it I just followed the instructions on the Lasagna box to prepare it. The box contained the Sauce Mix and Pasta and I added 1 lb. of Wild Idea Buffalo Italian Sausage, 2 3/4 cups of hot Water, and 1/2 cup of 2% White Milk.






I just browned the Ground Sausage, drained and removed from heat. Then stirred in the Sauce Mix and hot water until dissolved. Stir in the Milk and Pasta. Returned to heat , and heated until boiling. Reduced the heat. Cover, and simmer about 12 minutes (Stirring occasionally). When the Pasta got tender removed from the heat and served! Came out really tasty! Good flavor and seasoning.








The Pasta came out tender and went perfect with the Ground Buffalo Italian Sausage substitute.I

topped it with a sprinkle of Kraft Reduced Fat Grated Cheese and Sargento Shredded Mozzarella Cheese. It makes 5 servings. I also baked a loaf of Pillsbury French Bread. It turned out to be a Comfort Food Dinner, can't wait to have it again.











Wild Idea Buffalo Italian Sausage

What do you get when you cross a bison and Italian spices? A way to indulge in a fantastic Italian

Sausage, with fewer consequences. Tasting straight from the corner meat shop, it creates a healthier form of Italian dishes, without sacrificing a bit of flavor. Once you've tried it will be a staple in your house!

Ground sausage, not in links.

1 lb. package.

Ingredients: 100% Grass-fed Buffalo, Organic Spices: {Black Pepper, Crushed Red Pepper, Fennel Seeds, Garlic Powder, Oregano, Paprika} Red Wine Vinegar, Salt, Water.
https://wildideabuffalo.com/products/1-lb-italian-sausage






Hamburger Helper Lasagna

Lasagna skillet-meal mix of pasta and Italian-style sauce mix for hamburger.

Hamburger Helper dinner mixes help bring busy families together for a hearty, wholesome meal. With Hamburger Helper, it’s simple to create a home-cooked skillet meal–just add ground beef to the specially selected pasta, rice, potatoes, or stuffing and seasoned sauce mixes to create a wide variety of flavorful dinners. Bring an Italian-style favorite to your table with the enriched pasta, tomato, oregano, and cheddar cheese of Hamburger Helper Lasagna. Each package makes five one-cup servings. Hamburger Helper can add a host of flavors to your mealtime solutions: other Italian-style favorites include Four Cheese Lasagna and Cheesy Italian Shells. After all, who couldn’t use a little help in the kitchen?

Ingredients
Enriched Pasta (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Dried Tomato, Sugar, Corn Starch, Salt, Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Modified Corn Starch, Dried Garlic, Dried Onion, Citric Acid, Dextrose, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Monosodium Glutamate, Basil, Dried Enzyme Modified Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Calcium Chloride), Maltodextrin, Oregano, Hydrolyzed Soy and Corn Protein, Color (Yellow Lakes 5&6, Red Lake 40 and Other Color Added), Natural and Artificial Flavor, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Paprika, Egg. Freshness Preserved By Ascorbic Acid.

Betty Crocker – Hamburger Helper-lasagna

Servings:  1- Cup Prepared
Calories 290 Sodium 730 mg
Total Fat 11 g Potassium 0 mg
Saturated 5 g Total Carbs 27 g
Polyunsaturated 0 g Dietary Fiber 1 g
Monounsaturated 0 g Sugars 4 g
Trans 1 g Protein 20 g
Cholesterol 55 mg

One of America's Favorites - Burgoo

Burgoo is a spicy stew, similar to Irish or Mulligan stew, often served with cornbread or corn muffins. It is often prepared communally as a social gathering. It is popular as the basis for civic fund-raisers in the American Midwest and South.


Traditional burgoo was made using whatever meats and vegetables were available—typically,

Kentucky burgoo served with mashed potatoes

venison, squirrel, opossum, raccoon or game birds, and was often associated with autumn and the harvest season. Today, local barbecue restaurants use a specific meat in their recipes, usually pork, chicken, or mutton, which, along with the spices used, creates a flavor unique to each restaurant.

A typical burgoo is a combination of meats: pork, chicken, mutton or beef, often hickory-smoked, but other meats are seen occasionally; and vegetables, such as lima beans, corn, okra, tomatoes, cabbage and potatoes. Typically, since burgoo is a slow-cooked dish, the starch from the added vegetables results in thickening of the stew. However, a thickening agent, such as cornmeal, ground beans, whole wheat, or potato starch can be used when cooked in a non-traditional way. In addition, soup bones can be added for taste and thickening.

The ingredients are combined in order of cooking time required, with meat first, vegetables next, and thickening agents as necessary. A good burgoo is said to be able to have a spoon stand up in it. Cider vinegar, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, or chili powder are common condiments.



Cooking burgoo in Kentucky often serves as a communal effort and social event, in which each attendee brings one or more ingredients. In Kentucky and surrounding states such as Indiana, burgoo is often used for fund-raising for schools. This kind of event has been claimed to have been invented by the family of Ollie Beard, a former Major League Baseball player.

In Brighton, Illinois, a local traditional burgoo is prepared and served annually at the village's summer festival, the Betsy Ann Picnic. Franklin, Illinois self identifies as the Burgoo Capital of the World;[citation needed] they have an annual burgoo cookout over July 3 and July 4. Burgoo events are also held in Cass County, Illinois in the towns of Chandlerville and Arenzville. Arenzville claims to be the home of the world's best burgoo.

Several cities have claimed to be the burgoo capital of the world such as Franklin, Illinois, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, and Owensboro, Kentucky.

Mint Julep

A mint julep served in the traditional silver cup

The mint julep is a mixed alcoholic drink, or cocktail, consisting primarily of bourbon (or some other spirit), water, crushed or shaved ice, and fresh mint. As a bourbon-based cocktail, it is associated with the American South and the cuisine of the Southern United States in general, and the Kentucky Derby in particular.


A mint julep is traditionally made with four ingredients: mint leaf, bourbon, simple syrup, and crushed ice. Traditionally, spearmint is the mint of choice used in Southern states, and in Kentucky in particular. Proper preparation of the cocktail is commonly debated, as methods may vary considerably from one bartender to another. The mint julep may be considered a member of a loosely associated family of drinks called "smashes" (the brandy smash is another example, as well as the mojito), in which fresh mint and other ingredients are muddled or crushed in preparation for flavoring the finished drink. The step further releases essential oils and juices into the mixture, intensifying the flavor from the added ingredient or ingredients.

Traditionally, mint juleps were often served in silver or pewter cups, and held only by the bottom and top edges of the cup. This allows frost to form on the outside of the cup. Traditional hand placement may have arisen as a way to reduce the heat transferred from the hand to the silver or pewter cup. Today, mint juleps are most commonly served in a tall old-fashioned glass, Collins glass, or highball glass with a straw.


The mint julep originated in the southern United States, probably during the eighteenth century.

U.S. Senator Henry Clay of Kentucky introduced the drink to Washington, D.C., at the Round Robin Bar in the famous Willard Hotel during his residence in the city. The term "julep" is generally defined as a sweet drink, particularly one used as a vehicle for medicine. The word itself is derived from the Spanish "julepe", from Spanish Arabic, and this from the Persian word گلاب (Golâb), meaning rosewater.

The mint julep was originally prescribed and appears in literature as early as 1784 "sickness at the stomach, with frequent retching, and, at times, a difficulty of swallowing. I then prescribed her an emetic, some opening powders, and a mint julep." An appearance of a mint julep in print came in a book by John Davis published in London in 1803, where it was described as "a dram of spirituous liquor that has mint steeped in it, taken by Virginians of a morning." However, Davis did not specify which spirit was used.

Americans enjoyed not only bourbon-based juleps during the nineteenth century, but also gin-based juleps made with genever, an aged gin.


The mint julep has been promoted by Churchill Downs in association with the Kentucky Derby since

A mint julep

1938. Each year almost 120,000 juleps are served at Churchill Downs over the two-day period of the Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby, virtually all of them in specially made Kentucky Derby collectible glasses.

In a contract arrangement between the Brown-Forman Corporation and Churchill Downs that has lasted more than 18 years, the Early Times Mint Julep Cocktail has been the designated "official mint julep of the Kentucky Derby", although the Early Times sold within the United States is a Kentucky whiskey, not a bourbon, due to its being aged in used, rather than new, oak barrels. However beginning in 2015, Old Forester, which is also produced by the Brown-Forman Corporation, is now "the official drink of the Kentucky Derby," when sold as Old Forester Mint Julep Ready-to-Serve Cocktail.

Since 2006, Churchill Downs has also served extra-premium custom-made mint juleps at a cost of $1000 each at the Kentucky Derby. These mint juleps were served in gold-plated cups with silver straws, and were made from Woodford Reserve bourbon, mint imported from Ireland, spring water ice cubes from the Bavarian Alps, and sugar from Australia. The proceeds were used to support charitable causes dedicated to retired race horses. Woodford Reserve, Early Times, and Old Forester are sister brands produced by Brown-Forman, and under the terms of its current marketing agreement with Churchill Downs, Woodford Reserve is called the "official bourbon" of the derby.

In May 2008, Churchill Downs unveiled the world's largest mint julep glass. Churchill Downs, in conjunction with Brown-Forman, commissioned the Weber Group to fabricate the 6-foot (1.8 m) tall glass (7.5-foot (2.3 m) if the mint sprig is included). The glass was constructed from FDA food-grade acrylic, heated and molded into the shape of an official 2008 Derby glass. It had a capacity of 206 US gallons (780 l; 172 imp gal), and distributed the Early Times mint juleps at the Derby with an elaborate pumping system concealed within the "stir straw".

"Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week - Mozzarella Risotto Cakes with Marinara Sauce

This week's "Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week is - Mozzarella Risotto Cakes with Marinara Sauce. Made using BUITONI Risotto and BUITONI® Marinara Sauce, so you know this is going to be a winning dish! The recipe is off the CooksRecipes website which has a huge selection of recipes to please all tastes and cuisines. Be sure to check it out today. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018!   https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Mozzarella Risotto Cakes with Marinara Sauce
These risotto cakes, topped with marinara sauce, make a wonderful vegetarian entrée that is simply delicious.

Recipe Ingredients:
1 (5.5-ounce) package BUITONI Risotto with Rosemary & Potatoes, cooked and cooled

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons freshly grated Romano cheese
2 tablespoons chopped chives
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup olive oil - divided use
1(15-ounce) container BUITONI® Marinara Sauce, warmed

Cooking Directions:
1 - Combine risotto, mozzarella cheese, Romano cheese, chives and pepper in large bowl. Press mixture firmly into twelve 2-inch-round patties; coat with bread crumbs.
2 - Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add six risotto cakes; cook on each side for about 30 to 60 seconds or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining oil and risotto cakes. Serve with marinara sauce.
Makes 12 risotto cakes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/12 of recipe): Calories: 150 Calories from Fat: 70 Total Fat: 8 g Saturated Fat: 2 g Cholesterol: 5 mg Sodium: 450 mg Carbohydrates: 16 g Dietary Fiber: 1 g Sugars: 3 g Protein: 4 g.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/mless/mozzarella_risotto_cakes_with_marinara_sauce_recipe.html

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

No frost on the frozen foods............


When shopping in the freezer aisle, avoid packages that have frost on them. It's a sign that the food has thawed and been refrozen, and a percentage of moisture has already been lost.

Buffalo Italian Sausage Lasagna w/ Baked French Bread

Dinner Tonight: Buffalo Italian Sausage Lasagna w/ Baked French Bread




For Breakfast on this Sunday morning I made a Breakfast Sandwich. I first toasted a Healthy Life Whole Grain English Muffin. Then I lightly fried a few thin-cut slices of Boar's Head Sweet Sliced Ham. As the Ham was finishing cooking I added a slice of Sargento Ultra Thin Swiss Cheese. Then I

also I had a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. Outside it was sunny and 59 degrees, nice day out. They say the 70's and low 80's starting Monday, hope they are right! Anyway after Breakfast I went to Kroger for a couple of items then stopped by McDonald's to pick up Breakfast for Mom. Mom went on to Church after Breakfast. I did a couple of loads of laundry for her then cleaned the house, dusted and vacuumed. Later on got the leaf blower out and cleaned off the deck and driveway areas. Before I made Dinner I went to see Dad for a bit. He has good days and bad days, was doing good today. For Dinner tonight I prepared a Buffalo Italian Sausage Lasagna w/ Baked French Bread.




I tried something a little different tonight, Buffalo Italian Sausage Lasagna. I used a 1 lb. package of Wild Idea Buffalo Italian Sausage and a box of Hamburger Helper Lasagna. Using the Buffalo Italian Sausage in place of the Hamburger. To prepare it I just followed the instructions on the Lasagna box to prepare it. The box contained the Sauce Mix and Pasta and I added 1 lb. of Wild Idea Buffalo Italian Sausage, 2 3/4 cups of hot Water, and 1/2 cup of 2% White Milk.






I just browned the Ground Sausage, drained and removed from heat. Then stirred in the Sauce Mix and hot water until dissolved. Stir in the Milk and Pasta. Returned to heat , and heated until boiling. Reduced the heat. Cover, and simmer about 12 minutes (Stirring occasionally). When the Pasta got tender removed from the heat and served! Came out really tasty! Good flavor and seasoning.








The Pasta came out tender and went perfect with the Ground Buffalo Italian Sausage substitute.I topped it with a sprinkle of Kraft Reduced Fat Grated Cheese and Sargento Shredded Mozzarella Cheese. It made 5 servings so plenty of leftovers for Dinner tomorrow. I also baked a loaf of Pillsbury French Bread. It turned out to be a Comfort Food Dinner, can't wait to have it again. For Dessert later a Jello Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Pudding topped with Cool Whip Free.










Wild Idea Buffalo Italian Sausage

What do you get when you cross a bison and Italian spices? A way to indulge in a fantastic Italian Sausage, with fewer consequences. Tasting straight from the corner meat shop, it creates a healthier form of Italian dishes, without sacrificing a bit of flavor. Once you've tried it will be a staple in your house!

Ground sausage, not in links.

1 lb. package.

Ingredients: 100% Grass-fed Buffalo, Organic Spices: {Black Pepper, Crushed Red Pepper, Fennel Seeds, Garlic Powder, Oregano, Paprika} Red Wine Vinegar, Salt, Water.
https://wildideabuffalo.com/products/1-lb-italian-sausage






Hamburger Helper Lasagna

Lasagna skillet-meal mix of pasta and Italian-style sauce mix for hamburger.

Hamburger Helper dinner mixes help bring busy families together for a hearty, wholesome meal. With Hamburger Helper, it’s simple to create a home-cooked skillet meal–just add ground beef to the specially selected pasta, rice, potatoes, or stuffing and seasoned sauce mixes to create a wide variety of flavorful dinners. Bring an Italian-style favorite to your table with the enriched pasta, tomato, oregano, and cheddar cheese of Hamburger Helper Lasagna. Each package makes five one-cup servings. Hamburger Helper can add a host of flavors to your mealtime solutions: other Italian-style favorites include Four Cheese Lasagna and Cheesy Italian Shells. After all, who couldn’t use a little help in the kitchen?

Ingredients
Enriched Pasta (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Dried Tomato, Sugar, Corn Starch, Salt, Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Modified Corn Starch, Dried Garlic, Dried Onion, Citric Acid, Dextrose, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Monosodium Glutamate, Basil, Dried Enzyme Modified Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Calcium Chloride), Maltodextrin, Oregano, Hydrolyzed Soy and Corn Protein, Color (Yellow Lakes 5&6, Red Lake 40 and Other Color Added), Natural and Artificial Flavor, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Paprika, Egg. Freshness Preserved By Ascorbic Acid.

Betty Crocker – Hamburger Helper-lasagna

Servings:  1- Cup Prepared
Calories 290 Sodium 730 mg
Total Fat 11 g Potassium 0 mg
Saturated 5 g Total Carbs 27 g
Polyunsaturated 0 g Dietary Fiber 1 g
Monounsaturated 0 g Sugars 4 g
Trans 1 g Protein 20 g
Cholesterol 55 mg

Soup Special of the Day.............Taco Bean Soup

This week's Soup Special of the Day is a Taco Bean Soup. Hearty Soups at it's best with this week's recipe! Made with Ground Beef, Pinto Beans, Corn, Tomatoes, Green Chilies, and more! This is just one of so many delicious and healthy recipes that you can find at the CooksRecipes website. The Cook's site has huge selection of recipes to please all tastes, diets, or cuisines so be sure to check it out today. So enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018!  https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Taco Bean Soup
If you like tacos, you will love this hearty soup that's simmered to a savory flavor.

Recipe Ingredients:
1 pound lean ground beef

1 onion, chopped
3 (16-ounce) cans pinto beans, undrained
1 (15-ounce) can canned corn, undrained
1 (15-ounce) can chopped tomatoes, undrained
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups water
1 (4-ounce) can cans ORTEGA® Diced Green Chiles
1 (1.25-ounce) package ORTEGA® Taco Seasoning Mix
1 packet Italian dry salad dressing mix

Cooking Directions:
1 - Cook ground beef and onion in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until browned; drain.
2 - Stir in pinto beans, corn, tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, green chile peppers, taco seasoning mix, and dry salad dressing mix. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Makes 6 servings.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/soup/taco_bean_soup_recipe.html

Turkey Strawberry Salad

I came across this recipe from the Jennie - O Turkey website, Turkey Strawberry Salad. Made using JENNIE-O® Turkey Breast Roast along with Spinach, Strawberries, Walnuts and more. Check the Jennie - O site to see all their delicious and healthy recipes! Enjoy and Make the SWITCH in 2018! https://www.jennieo.com/

Turkey Strawberry Salad
Fresh berries and lean protein make this flavorful spinach salad the ultimate summer recipe. Perfect for a picnic, brunch or weeknight dinner and ready in under thirty minutes!

INGREDIENTS

2 cups fresh strawberries, divided
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon coarsely cracked pepper
¼ cup olive oil
1 (10-ounce) package fresh mixed greens or baby spinach
8 ounces JENNIE-O® Turkey Breast Roast, sliced
½ cup walnuts pieces, toasted

DIRECTIONS
1) Place 1 cup strawberries in blender. Cut remaining strawberries in half and reserve to garnish salad. Add honey, balsamic vinegar and coarsely cracked pepper to strawberries in blender; blend until smooth. Slowly drizzle in oil and blend to emulsify.
2) In large bowl, toss mixed greens with desired amount of strawberry dressing and divide among 4 serving plates. Top with turkey and remaining strawberries and sprinkle with toasted walnuts.

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING

Calories 310
Protein 22g
Carbohydrates 18g
Fiber 5g
Sugars 12g
Fat 19g
Cholesterol 40mg
Sodium 850mg
Saturated Fat 2g
https://www.jennieo.com/recipes/61-turkey-strawberry-salad

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

To crisp cut up greens like lettuce, cilantro, or anything else that wilts, soak them in ice water for 15-20 minutes. This also works for limp asparagus and carrots.

Buffalo Teres Major Steak and Sauteed Mushrooms w/ Baked Potato and Texas Light Toast

Dinner Tonight: Buffalo Teres Major Steak and Sauteed Mushrooms w/ Baked Potato and Texas Light Toast




For Breakfast this morning I prepared a favorite of mine. 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. Cooler out and cloudy today, mid 50's. Finished up the yard work and we have the yard looking good! A lot of hard work but well worth it. Later in the day went up to see Dad for a while. For Dinner tonight it's Steak and Potato! I prepared an 8oz. Buffalo Teres Major Steak and Sauteed Mushrooms w/ Baked Potato and Texas Light Toast.




This is one of several Buffalo Steaks I ordered from Wild Idea Buffalo a while back. And this one is one my favorites, the Wild Idea Buffalo – 8 OZ. TERES MAJOR FILLET. The Steak is so flavorful and perhaps the most tender cuts of Buffalo. Of course all the Wild Idea Buffalo Steaks are this way! I had the Steak in the freezer so I sit it in the fridge overnight to thaw









I pan fried it in Extra Light Olive Oil and seasoned it with a bit of Crushed Dry Thyme along with
McCormick Grinders Sea Salt and Peppercorn Medley. I fried it about 4 minutes on one side and about 3 1/2 minutes on the other side, it gets done very quickly because it’s so lean. The Fillet came out medium rare with a beautiful char on it! These Wild Idea Buffalo Teres Major Steaks are tender and delicious, love them! I also prepared some Sauteed Mushrooms to go with my Steak. I don’t think there’s a better partner for Steak than Mushrooms, except for a Baked Potato!




To go with the Steak I prepared a Baked Potato. I took a medium-sized Russet Potato and took a
small knife and made small punctures all around the Potato. Put the Potato in a Microwavable Bowl and cooked for 7 minutes and 20 seconds on high heat. Served the Potato Seasoned with McCormick Grinders of Sea Salt and Peppercorn Medley and I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter. Love a good Potato! I also baked a slice of the New York Bakery Light Texas Toast. For Dessert/Snack later a bowl of Skinny Pop – Pop Corn and a Coke Zero to drink.









Wild Idea Buffalo – 8 OZ. TERES MAJOR FILLET

The Teres Major, also known as the Shoulder Tender, is second most tender cut on the animal. Cut from the blade of the shoulder within the primal chuck, it is considered to be of similar quality to the filet mignon with its mouth-watering flavor and tenderness.
http://wildideabuffalo.com/products/8-oz-terres-major-file










New York Bakery Lite Texas Toast

With half the fat of our Garlic Texas Toast, New York Bakery® Lite Texas Toast has the same garlic

taste with half the guilt.

Conventional Oven*

Pre-heat oven to 425°f.
* Place slices flat on baking sheet
* Bake 5 – 8 minutes on middle shelf of oven
* To brown on both sides, turn over and bake an additional 2 minutes
*Oven temperatures may vary
Box contains 8 slices.
http://www.nybakery.com/products/lite-texas-toast/

Meanwhile back at the SayersBrook Bison Ranch.......CLASSIC RABBIT STEW

This week from the SayersBrook Bison Ranch website (http://www.sayersbrook.com/) its a recipe for CLASSIC RABBIT STEW. Made using SayersBrook Rabbit Whole Uncooked, 2.9 lbs. This is just one of the many delicious recipes you can at the SayersBrook site. You can also purchase the Rabbit online along with any of the other SayersBrook Bison Ranch Products like; Bison, Elk, Wild Boar, Ostrich, Hams, and more! With the grilling season here nothing better than a grilled Bison or Elk Burger! So check it out today. Now on to the recipe for CLASSIC RABBIT STEW. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018!  http://www.sayersbrook.com/



CLASSIC RABBIT STEW
Great tasting and tender and delicious white meat protein. Rabbit is lean and works well to replace chicken in many recipes.


Classic Rabbit Stew with Potatoes and Herbs
prep 10 minscook 45 minstotal 55 mins
yield 4 servings

Ingredients
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C)

1 Rabbit cut into pieces

1 large onion chopped
3 cloves garlic chopped
8 oz (225 gr) bacon chopped
1 cup red wine
2 sprigs rosemary
2 sprigs thyme
2 sprigs oregano
1 tbs. olive oil
12 new potatoes
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
1 - Chop rabbit into 12 pieces.
2 - Chop the onion and garlic finely.
3 - Slice and dice the bacon.
4 - Sear the rabbit pieces in olive oil, until lightly browned, remove from casserole.
5 - In the same pan, fry garlic, onion.
6 - Add the bacon and allow to color slightly.
7 - Pour off excess fat.
8 - Return rabbit to pan and deglaze with the red wine.*
9 - Add 3 cups water, cover and cook for 1 hour 45 minutes.
10 - Cook until all water has evaporated and the sauce is caramelized.
11 - Peel and cut potatoes and carrots and add to casserole
12 - Add the sprigs of rosemary, thyme and oregano (tie them together with kitchen string to make them easier to remove)
13 - Cook covered until tender.
Notes
*To deglaze: Add the wine to the pan and loosen and dissolve the brown food particles that are stuck to the bottom. These particle have lots of rich flavour and add to the taste of the sauce.
http://cooking-buffalo.com/classic-rabbit-stew/



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Healthy Chicken and Rice Recipes

From the EatingWell website and Magazine its Healthy Chicken and Rice Recipes. Delicious and Healthy Chicken and Rice Recipes like; Chicken and Shrimp Jambalaya, Chicken Mushroom and Wild Rice Casserole, and Barbecued Raspberry-Hoisin Chicken. Find these recipes and more all at the EatingWell website. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018!  http://www.eatingwell.com/

Healthy Chicken and Rice Recipes
Find healthy, delicious chicken and rice recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.

Chicken and Shrimp Jambalaya
The slow cooker makes easy work of this healthy jambalaya featuring brown rice and plenty of veggies. If you don't want to make your own seasoning, just skip Step 1 and use 1½ teaspoons purchased salt-free Cajun seasoning in Step 2.........


Chicken, Mushroom and Wild Rice Casserole
In Minnesota, chicken, mushrooms and wild rice are often bound together in a casserole with cream of mushroom soup. We forgo the sodium-rich canned soup and make a light, creamy sauce that gets depth of flavor from dry sherry and Parmesan cheese. If you already have cooked chicken, use 4 cups and skip Step 2.................


Barbecued Raspberry-Hoisin Chicken
Hoisin sauce along with pureed tart raspberries makes a wonderful Chinese-inspired marinade and dipping sauce for grilled chicken. Plan ahead: The chicken thighs benefit from marinating for at least 2 hours before grilling.............



* Click the link below to get all the Healthy Chicken and Rice Recipes
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/18935/ingredients/meat-poultry/chicken/main-dish/chicken-rice/

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Cucumbers............


When storing a cucumber, keep it away from apples and tomatoes, which will shorten its life. Cucumbers stay fresh for up to a week, when the water content starts to drop.

Turkey Tacos and Refried Beans

Dinner Tonight: Turkey Tacos and Refried Beans






To start my morning off I toasted a Healthy Life Whole Grain English Muffin and topped it with I Can't Believe It's Not Butter. I also had a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. Partly Cloudy and 70
degrees outside today. After Breakfast i headed up to the local Kroger for a few things for me and Mom. On the way back I stopped at McDonald's to pick up Breakfast for Mom and stopped and got gas. Later on I did some light clean up of the house and then went outside to work on getting our shed in shape. I've been clearing it out of old tools, boxes, fishing gear, and kitchen items. Things that haven't been used in 10 years or more. So for Dinner tonight, It’s a Taco Night! I prepared Turkey Tacos and a side of Refried Beans.



I love Turkey Tacos, great Comfort food for me! When making Turkey Tacos I use Jennie -O Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast! Love all the Jennie -O Turkey Products, always fresh and low calorie

and low carb. I started by frying the Ground Turkey till it was no longer pink in Extra Light Olive Oil and seasoning it with Sea Salt, Ground Roasted Cumin, Cilantro Flakes. As the Turkey was finishing cooking I added, 1 can OF Bush’s Chili Beans – Black Beans, 1 package of Old El Paso Low Sodium Taco Seasoning and 2/3 cup Water, continued to cook and stir for an additional 6 minutes. Jennie -O and Old El Paso together make one fine Taco!





For toppings I used; Sargento Reduced Fat 4 Cheese Mexican, Sliced Black Olives, Sliced Green Olives, Ortega Smoky Chipotle Taco Sauce, Sliced Jalapenos, and Shredded Lettuce. For my Taco

Shells I used the Old El Paso Stand N’ Stuff Taco Shells (Whole Grain Corn). Add the Jennie – O Turkey and you got you some mouth watering and delicious Tacos! Love these Taco Nights. I also heated up a can of Old El Paso Fat Free Refried Beans for a side for Mom and Dad. We made a big plate of it for Dad and took it it to the Center for him. For Dessert/Snack later a bowl of Skinny Pop – Pop Corn and a Diet Peach Snapple.








Jennie – O Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast

Our leanest ground turkey, all natural, 99 percent fat-free with no gluten.

Product Features:
99% fat-free
Gluten Free
All Natural

20-oz (1.25 lbs) or 40-oz package (2.5 lbs)

Cooking Instructions:
STOVE TOP 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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Old El Paso Stand n’Stuff Taco Shell

Taco Shells are deliciously crunchy corn shells! Each shell is made with sunflower oil, so they are

low in salt and cholesterol. Just fill with seasoned beef mince, fresh salad, cheese and Taco sauce and get crunching!

STAND N STUFF® TACO SHELLS
Stand’n Stuff® Taco Shells are deliciously crunchy, corn shells with a flat bottom so they stand up! What’s more, each Taco shell is made with sunflower oil, so they are low in salt and cholesterol! Just fill with seasoned beef mince, fresh salad, cheese and Taco sauce for a Mexican fiesta everyone will enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 2 shells (27 g)
Per Serving % Daily Value*
Calories 130
Calories from Fat 54
Total Fat 6.0g 9%
Saturated Fat 2.5g 12%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 115 mg 5%
Carbohydrates 16.0g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 2.0g
http://www.oldelpaso.com.au/products/shells/stand-n-stuff-taco-shells-140g/23.aspx

Jennie - O Turkey Recipe of the Week - Smoked Thai Turkey Sandwiches

This week's Jennie - O Turkey Recipe of the Week is - Smoked Thai Turkey Sandwiches. Made using JENNIE-O® All Natural* Turkey Breast along with Sugar, Spice, Carrots, Fish Sauce, and more! Try a Sandwich with a Thai taste. You can find this recipe at the Jennie - O Turkey website. Enjoy and Make the SWITCH in 2018!  https://www.jennieo.com/


Smoked Thai Turkey Sandwiches
Break out of your sandwich shell with this appe-Thai-zing creation! It’s got sugar, spice and everything nice. Like pickled carrots and pulled turkey in a zesty fish sauce? You’ll never be bored with bread again.

INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground paprika
4 tablespoons white sugar, divided
1 tablespoon garlic salt
2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 package JENNIE-O® All Natural* Turkey Breast
3¼ cups warm water, divided
½ cup matchstick carrots
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons salt, if desired
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon Thai fish sauce (add while mixing, do not heat)
8 hamburger rolls

DIRECTIONS
1) Mix together rub seasonings: brown sugar, paprkia, 2 tablespoons white sugar, garlic salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper; cover turkey breast completely. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Place turkey on hot grill and cook until internal temperature reaches well-done, 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
2) While turkey is cooking, prepare the pickled carrots by mixing: water, carrots, rice vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar, cilantro and salt, if desired in small bowl. Cover and let sit until ready to use.
3) When turkey is done cooking, remove from grill and set aside to cool about 10 minutes; shred and mix in chopped cilantro.
4) Mix sauce ingredients: honey, soysauce and lime juice in a small sauce pan over medium-high heat.
5) Once it comes to a boil, reduce to a simmer. Allow to gently bubble for 2 minutes, then shut off and pour over the pulled turkey. Mix. Add fish sauce and mix again.
6) Place some of the pickled matchstick carrots on the bottom half of each bun. Top with a generous helping of the Thai pulled turkey and cover with the top of the bun.
* Always cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION

PER SERVING

Calories 280
Protein 30g
Carbohydrates 41g
Fiber 3g
Sugars 21g
Fat 11g
Cholesterol 80mg
Sodium 980mg
Saturated Fat 2.5g
https://www.jennieo.com/recipes/1142-smoked-thai-turkey-sandwiches

Turkey Kale Taco Salad

I'm passing along another Jenny - O Turkey Recipe, Turkey Kale Taco Salad. This one is made using JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey along with Kidney Beans or Garbanzo Beans, Salsa, Kale, Tomatoes, and more! This is just one on many of the delicious Salad Recipes that you can find at the Jennie - O Turkey website so be sure to check it out today! Enjoy and Make the SWITCH in 2018!  https://www.jennieo.com/

Turkey Kale Taco Salad

INGREDIENTS
1 (16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey - Raised without Antibiotics

1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans or garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup salsa
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chili powder
4 cups shredded kale
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped
½ cup chopped bell pepper
plain yogurt, if desired

DIRECTIONS
1) In large skillet, cook turkey as specified on the package. Always cook to well-done, 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer. Stir in beans, salsa, vinegar and chili powder; cook, stirring, until heated thoroughly.
2) On each of 6 plates, divide and layer kale, turkey mixture, tomatoes, avocado and bell pepper. Serve with yogurt, if desired.
* Always cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.

 RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION

PER SERVING

Calories 450
Protein 35g
Carbohydrates 54g
Fiber 22g
Sugars 2g
Fat 11g
Cholesterol 55mg
Sodium 240mg
Saturated Fat 2.5g
https://www.jennieo.com/recipes/914-turkey-kale-taco-salad

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Celery Leaves......


Don't throw away those celery leaves - while they don't work well with dips, they still have a wonderful flavor. When chopping celery, set the leaves aside on a paper plate, let them dry and throw them in stuffing, salads, and soups for great extra flavor.

Izzy’s Boneless Cod Sandwich

Dinner Tonight: Izzy’s Boneless Cod Sandwich





Had a late Breakfast this morning, I had to be at the Family Doctor for my 4 month checkup on Sugar, Cholesterol, and such. Back home    I Poached an Egg and served it on a toasted Healthy Life Whole Grain English Muffin. Also had a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. After Breakfast me and Mom went over to spend some time with Dad. His weight is down and has no energy what so ever. I feel sorry for him, just wish I could do something for him. For Dinner tonight the Kitchen is closed and it was Izzy’s Boneless Cod Sandwich.





For Dinner tonight it's Izzy’s, so the Kitchen is closed! I couldn’t decide to go with their Cod

Sandwich or the Corned Beef – Izzy’s Lean. I went with the Cod for tonight and I’ll have the Lean another time. I love all the Izzy’s Sandwiches!



The Sandwich is huge and so delicious! Nice size Battered Cod Fillet, seasoned just right. It comes on Rye Bread with Tarter Sauce. One delicious Sandwich. I could only eat 1/2 of it, I’ll have the other half for Lunch tomorrow. This is one of the best Fish Sandwiches I have ever had! It came with a Potato Pancake which I gave to Mom. For Dessert/Snack later a bowl of Skinny Pop – Pop Corn along with a Diet Dr. Pepper to drink.

Izzy’s Boneless Cod Sandwich
Cod battered with Izzy’s special blend of seasonings on rye bread with tartar sauce. “Too good to be called fish!”
http://www.izzys.com/menu.php

It's Nuts I tell you.............ARRABBIATA DRIED SAUCE MIX

This week from the nuts.com website (https://nuts.com/) its Spices -ARRABBIATA DRIED SAUCE MIX. A perfect way to Spice up Pasta Dishes! Made up using Garlic, Hot Pepper, Parsley, and Basil. At the Nuts Site you'll find 104 Herbs and Spices items! But besides these selections you can find items like; NUTS, DRIED FRUIT, CHOCOLATES and SWEETS, SNACKS, COFFEE and TEA, COOKING and BAKING, and GIFTS. Most items can be purchased in bulk or small amounts. Plus there's FREE shipping on orders over $59, see for details. So be sure to check their website out today! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018!  https://nuts.com/





ARRABBIATA DRIED SAUCE MIX
Arrabbiata may mean “angry” in Italian, but you’ll be the opposite of angry once you taste a dish

made with this arrabbiata dried sauce mix! “Angry” simply refers to the spiciness of the peppers. Arrabbiata sauce is a favorite in central and southern Italy. To make spaghetti alla mezzanotte, use a few tablespoons of this sauce mix, reconstitute with water, saute in olive oil, and toss with pasta. Sprinkle your dish with Italian parsley before serving.

The ingredients in this arrabbiata dried sauce mix are garlic, hot pepper, parsley, and basil.

Ingredients
Garlic, hot pepper, parsley, basil. Packaged in the same facility as peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, and milk products.

Storage
Store in a cool dry place. Refrigeration is not needed
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Our Best Grilled Fish and Seafood Recipes

From the Diabetic Living Online website its - Our Best Grilled Fish and Seafood Recipes. Delicious and healthy Grilled Fish and Seafood Recipes like; Open-Face Barbecue Tilapia Sandwiches, Grilled Herbed Salmon, and Grilled Fish Tacos with Pineapple Salsa. Find these recipes and many more all at the Diabetic Living Online website. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018!  http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/


Our Best Grilled Fish and Seafood Recipes

Grilled fish and seafood dishes are yummy additions to a healthful diabetes meal plan. From savory salmon and scallops to tasty tilapia and tuna, these grilled fish and seafood recipes are light yet satisfying.


Open-Face Barbecue Tilapia Sandwiches
Grilled fish nestled on a bed of crunchy coleslaw and capped with a drizzle of barbecue sauce makes these diabetes-friendly sandwiches sure to please..........


Grilled Herbed Salmon
This recipe provides two yummy, lower-calorie sauces. Pair the grilled salmon with the peppy blackberry sauce, or opt for the creamy dill sauce instead. Feeling daring? Try a little of both..........


Grilled Fish Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
These flavor-packed fish tacos are made with summer in mind. Tip: Grilling the fish skin-side down until the last minute makes turning it a cinch...........



* Click the link below to get all the Our Best Grilled Fish and Seafood Recipes
http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/diabetic-recipes/fish/our-best-grilled-fish-seafood-recipes

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

When grilling fish..........


Brush grill grates generously with oil to prevent fish from sticking; grates should be 4 to 6 inches from heat source.

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

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




For Breakfast I had one of my favorites, 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. I topped it with a sprinkle of Sargento Reduced Fat Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese. Also had my morning cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. Started a load of laundry for Mom and did some quick house cleaning. I had to have Mom up to the center where Dad is to sign some insurance papers. As she signed those I went and spent some time with Dad. Back home later I did some cleaning of the outdoor chairs and table and then cleaned up the shed. For Dinner tonight its 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! I love Grilled Sandwiches!





I had already preheated the oven, so as the Sandwich was finishing cooking 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 Coke Zero to drink. Nothing to eat or drink but water after 11:00 tonight, I have to fast. I have to be at the Doctor's Office at 8:00, testing cholesterol, sugar, and such.





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%
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