It’s Chili, Chowder, or Stew Saturday – Italian Meatball and Vegetable Soup

This week’s It’s Chili, Chowder, or Stew Saturday is a recipe for Italian Meatball and Vegetable Soup. Home made Meatballs, Tomatoes, Carrots, Onions, and Spices are just some of the ingredients that you'll be using to make this week's recipe. This is one hearty Soup Dish! You can find this recipe at the CooksRecipes website where you'll find a huge selection of recipes to please all tastes so be sure to check it out before planning your next Meal. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Italian Meatball and Vegetable Soup
This hearty Italian meatball and vegetable soup is sure to become a favorite on the family menu.

Recipe Ingredients:
1 pound lean ground beef

1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
6 cups beef broth
1 (28-ounce) can Italian-style tomatoes, with juice and crushed
6 carrots, thinly sliced
4 medium potatoes, peeled, diced
1 large onion, chopped
4 large garlic cloves, finely minced
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 bay leaf
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Additional freshly grated Parmesan for accompaniment

Cooking Directions:
1 - Combine ground beef, fresh bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon parsley, 1 teaspoon dried oregano and 1 teaspoon salt in large bowl and blend well. Using moistened hands, shape mixture into 1-inch diameter meatballs.
2 - Bring broth to boil in heavy large Dutch oven over high heat. Drop in meatballs and cook 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic, dried thyme and basil. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer soup uncovered until meatballs and vegetables are cooked through and tender, about 40 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
3 - Ladle soup into bowls and pass additional Parmesan.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

https://www.cooksrecipes.com/soup/italian-meatball-and-vegetable-soup-recipe.html

Diabetic Dessert of the Week - Cinnamon Apple Roll-Ups

This week's Diabetic Dessert of the Week is - Cinnamon Apple Roll-Ups. All you'll need to to make this Dessert is; package of Refrigerated Bread Stick Dough, Granny Smith Apples, Equal, Ground Cinnamon, and Butter. It's 101 calories and 16 carbs per serving. You can find this recipe along with all the other Delicious and Healthy Recipes at the CooksRecipes website. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Cinnamon Apple Roll-Ups
Little apple dumplings that are simple to prepare thanks to refrigerated bread stick dough.

Recipe Ingredients:
1 (11-ounce) package refrigerated bread stick dough
2 medium size Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, thinly sliced
1/2 cup Equal® Spoonful*
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons stick butter or margarine, melted

Cooking Directions:
1 - Unroll bread stick dough. Separate at perforations to form 12 strips.
2 - Place 3 to 4 apple slices at the end of each strip.
3 - Combine Equal® and cinnamon. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon Equal® mixture over apple slices on each strip of dough.
4 - Beginning at end with apple slices, roll up jelly roll fashion. Arrange apple bundles, seam side down, in bottom of well-sprayed 1-quart oval casserole dish. Brush with melted butter. Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon-Equal® mixture.
5 - Bake in preheated 375°F (190°C) oven 25 to 30 minutes or until golden. Serve warm.
Makes 12 servings.

*May substitute 12 packets Equal sweetener

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/12 of recipe): calories 101, protein 2 g, carbohydrate 16 g, fat 3 g, cholesterol 5 mg, sodium 194 mg.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/cinnamon_apple_roll-ups_recipe.html

"Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week - Black Bean Lasagna

This week's "Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week is a Black Bean Lasagna. Made with Black Beans, Onion, Green Sweet Pepper, Low Fat Cottage Cheese, Reduced Fat Cream Cheese, and the Seasonings. Take your Lasagna where it's never been with this week's recipe! It's from the CooksRecipes website which has a huge selection of recipes to please all tastes, diets, and cuisines so be sure to check it out soon. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Black Bean Lasagna
Here's a crowd pleaser! Serve with a big green salad, tortilla chips and your family's favorite beverage.

Recipe Ingredients:

9 lasagna noodles (8 ounces)
2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green sweet pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (15-ounce) cans low-sodium tomato sauce or tomato sauce with seasonings
1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro
1 (12-ounce) container low-fat cottage cheese
1 8-ounce package reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel)
1/4 cup light dairy sour cream
Tomato slices (optional)
Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

Cooking Directions:
1 - Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Mash one can of the beans; set aside.
2 - Lightly coat a large skillet with cooking spray; add onion, green sweet pepper, and garlic. Cook and stir over medium heat until tender but not brown. Add mashed beans, un-mashed beans, tomato sauce, and snipped cilantro; heat through.
3 - In a large bowl combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream; set aside. Spray a 3-quart rectangular baking dish with nonstick coating. Arrange three of the noodles in the dish. Top with one-third of the bean mixture. Spread with one-third of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers twice, ending with bean mixture. Reserve the remaining cheese mixture.
4 - Bake, covered, in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until heated through. Dollop with reserved cheese mixture. Let stand for 10 minutes. Garnish with tomato slices and cilantro, if desired.
Makes 8 servings.

Make-Ahead Tip: Refrigerate unbaked casserole, covered, up to 1 day, and bake as directed. Or, freeze up to 1 month; thaw frozen casserole in refrigerator overnight, and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until heated through.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/8 of recipe): calories: 340, total fat: 8g, saturated fat: 5g, cholesterol: 25mg, sodium: 589mg, carbohydrate: 49g, fiber: 8g, protein: 21g, vitamin A: 21%, vitamin C: 31%, iron: 21%.

https://www.cooksrecipes.com/mless/black_bean_lasagna_recipe.html

It’s Chili, Chowder, or Stew Saturday – Crawfish Chili

This week’s It’s Chili, Chowder, or Stew Saturday is a recipe for Crawfish Chili. Nothing like some Crawfish to kick up your Chili! Ground Beef, Shrimp, and Spices makeup this week's recipe. The recipe is from one of my favorite sites, the CooksRecipes website. At the CooksRecipes website you'll find a huge selection of recipes to please everyone so check it out today! Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Crawfish Chili
Adding crawfish to the mix makes this chili as Louisianan as it gets.

Recipe Ingredients:
2 pounds ground beef

2 pounds crayfish
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried mint
1 tablespoon dried parsley
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup dry white wine
2 cups water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup chopped onion

Cooking Directions:
Brown ground beef in a saucepan. Add crayfish, minced garlic, salt, soy sauce, cayenne pepper, mint, dried parsley, chili powder, tomato sauce, white wine, water, lemon juice, and chopped onions. Simmer for 2 hours, or until tender.
Makes 16 servings.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/soup/crawfish_chili_recipe.html

Sunday’s Chicken Dinner Recipe – Vietnamese Stir-Fried Chicken with Nuts and California Raisins

This week’s Sunday’s Chicken Dinner Recipe is – Vietnamese Stir-Fried Chicken with Nuts and California Raisins. Made using Boneless and Skinless Chicken Breasts along with Chinese Dates, California Raisins, Cashews, Walnuts, Ginkgo Nuts, and Rice Wine. There will be no leftovers for this dish! You can find this recipe at the CooksRecipes website where you'll find a huge selection of recipes for all cuisines, tastes, and diets. Enjoy and make 2019 a Healthy One! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Vietnamese Stir-Fried Chicken with Nuts and California Raisins
Recipe Ingredients:
Stir-Fry Sauce:
1 cup chicken stock

3/4 cup fish sauce
3/4 cup granulated sugar

Stir-Fry:
2 whole boneless, skinless chicken breast
Canola oil or peanut oil
Salt, to taste
1/2 cup Chinese dates
1/2 cup California raisins
1/2 cup cashews
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup ginkgo nuts
2 tablespoons rice wine

Cooking Directions:
1 - For Stir-fry Sauce: Mix chicken stock, fish sauce and sugar together. Cover and store in refrigerator. (Sauce can be made up to 1 month in advance.)
2 - For Stir-fry: Have all ingredients ready. Cut chicken into 3/4-inch cubes. Rub with 1 tablespoon oil to coat meat and salt to taste; set aside.
3 - Soak dates and raisins in warm water for 10 minutes; drain.
4 - Boil fresh ginkgo nuts in water until tender; then peel off the outer skin or purchase already peeled.
5 - Heat a couple tablespoons of oil in pan or wok. Add walnuts and cashews; fry until golden brown. (If the walnuts taste bitter, make a new batch. You probably overcooked them). Set aside.
6 - Add 2 tablespoons oil to preheated wok. Heat to smoking. Add chicken cubes. Sauté until lightly browned. Drain off any excess oil. Add dates, raisins and nuts. Stir in rice wine and 3 tablespoons stir-fry sauce. (You will have extra stir-fry sauce. Keep it refrigerated for future use). Cook until heated through. Serve over steamed rice.
Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories: 650; Total Fat: 18g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 70mg; Total Carbs: 88g; Fiber: 6g; Protein: 38g; Sodium: 4380mg.

https://www.cooksrecipes.com/chicken/vietnamese_stir-fried_chicken_with_nuts_and_calif_raisins_recipe.html

Grandma's Apple Crisp

I've got a second Dessert Recipe to pass along to all of you, Grandma's Apple Crisp. Granny Smith Apples, Cinnamon, and Equal Sweetener make up this recipe. This one is from the CooksRecipes website where you'll find a fantastic selection of recipes to please all tastes, diets, and cuisines so be sure to check it out today! Enjoy and Make 2019  Healthy One!  https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html


Grandma's Apple Crisp
A traditional apple crisp with cinnamon flavored sliced fresh apples with a crunchy oat and nut topping, but with 39% less calories per serving. Serve it warm with a scoop of frozen vanilla yogurt.

Recipe Ingredients:
Filling:
6 cups peeled and sliced Granny Smith apples

1/2 cup Equal® Spoonful*
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Topping:
3/4 cup quick or old-fashioned oats, uncooked
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup Equal® Spoonful**
1/4 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons stick butter or margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Cooking Directions:
1 - For Filling: Combine apples, 1/2 cup Equal®, water, flour, lemon juice and cinnamon. Toss gently to coat apple slices. Place in an 8-inch square baking pan.
2 - For Topping: Combine oats, flour, 1/4 cup Equal®, pecans, melted butter and cinnamon. Stir until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over apple mixture.
3 - Bake in preheated 350°F (175°C) oven 30 to 35 minutes or until apples are tender and topping is crisp. Remove from oven. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Makes 6 servings.

*May substitute 12 packets Equal sweetener.

**May substitute 6 packets Equal sweetener.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/6 of recipe): calories 228, protein 4 g, carbohydrate 34 g, fat 10 g, cholesterol 15 mg, sodium 4 mg.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/grandma%27s_apple_crisp_recipe.html

"Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week - Cheesy Spinach Pasta Pie

This week's "Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week is a Cheesy Spinach Pasta Pie. Creamed Spinach, Spaghetti, Ricotta Cheese, and Mozzarella Cheese are just some of the ingredients you'll need to make this dish. The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website, one of my favorites! You'll find a fantastic selection of recipes to please everyone, so check the site out today. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Cheesy Spinach Pasta Pie
Serve this meatless cheese, spinach and pasta casserole for brunch with fresh fruit and warm muffins.

Recipe Ingredients:
1 (9-ounce) package STOUFFER'S Creamed Spinach, defrosted according to package directions

6 ounces dry spaghetti, prepared according to package directions
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 large eggs - divided use
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese - divided use
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/3 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon crushed dried basil leaves

Cooking Directions:
1 - Preheat oven to 375°F (175°C).
2 - Combine pasta, oil and 2 lightly beaten eggs in large bowl; press onto bottom and up side of 10-inch pie plate.
3 - Bake for 7 to 10 minutes or until set.
4 - Combine creamed spinach, remaining eggs, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, half-and-half, onion, Parmesan, parsley and basil; spoon into pasta shell. Top with remaining mozzarella.
5 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean; cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Makes 6 servings.

https://www.cooksrecipes.com/mless/cheesy_spinach_pasta_pie_recipe.html

Sunday’s Chicken Dinner Recipe – Cuban-Style Chicken

This week’s Sunday’s Chicken Dinner Recipe is a recipe for Cuban-Style Chicken. You'll be using Chicken Drumsticks that will be in a Seasoned Citrus Sauce. Chicken Dinner with a Cuban flair! You cam find this recipe at the CooksRecipes website which has a huge selection of recipes to please everyone! Check it out today. So Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Cuban-Style Chicken
A flavorful and economical dish made with chicken drumsticks simmered in a perfectly seasoned citrus sauce.

Recipe Ingredients:
1 small onion, quartered

5 cloves garlic
3 MAGGI Cumin Flavor Seasoning Cubes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil - divided use
10 chicken drumsticks
Hot, cooked rice
Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

Cooking Directions:
1 - Place onion, garlic, seasoning cubes, oregano, orange juice, lemon juice and 1/4 cup oil in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.
2 - Combine chicken and sauce in plastic bag; close bag and marinate in refrigerator for about 4 hours. Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade.
3 - Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken, turning frequently, for 5 minutes or until golden. Add reserved marinade. Cook, stirring frequently, until it reaches a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Cook for 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened. Serve with rice; sprinkle with cilantro.

Makes 5 (2 drumstick) servings.

https://www.cooksrecipes.com/chicken/cuban-style_chicken_recipe.html

It’s Chili, Chowder, or Stew Saturday – Shrimp Bisque

This week’s It’s Chili, Chowder, or Stew Saturday is a recipe for Shrimp Bisque. This one uses one of my favorite foods, Shrimp! The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website where you'll find recipes to please all tastes, diets, and cuisines. So Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Shrimp Bisque
Shrimp bisque is great for a weekend get-together or to surprise a loved one.

Recipe Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter or margarine - divided use

1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups water
1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
1 teaspoon chicken soup base or bouillon
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 (12-ounce) can NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
2 tablespoons dry white wine or water

Cooking Directions:
1 - Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shrimp, onion and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp turn pink. Remove from saucepan; set aside.
2 - Melt remaining butter in same saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour. Gradually stir in water, ketchup, bouillon, bay leaf, seasoned salt and cayenne pepper. Boil, stirring occasionally; reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add shrimp mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Stir in evaporated milk and wine. Heat through; do not boil.

Makes 6 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/6 of recipe): Calories: 340 Calories from Fat: 180 Total Fat: 20 g Saturated Fat: 13 g Cholesterol: 175 mg Sodium: 1260 mg Carbohydrates: 17 g Dietary Fiber: .5 g Sugars: 7 g Protein: 21 g.

https://www.cooksrecipes.com/soup/shrimp_bisque_recipe.html

Sunday’s Chicken Dinner Recipe – Garden Chicken

This week’s Sunday’s Chicken Dinner Recipe is – Garden Chicken. Made using Chicken Breasts, Diced Tomatoes, White Wine, Italian Tomato Paste, Asparagus, and Seasoning. A Dish sure to Make the Perfect Sunday Dinner! You can find this recipe at the CooksRecipes website which has huge selection of recipes to please everyone! Check it out today! Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Garden Chicken
Chicken breasts are quick-braised in an Italian-seasoned tomato and white wine sauce with fresh asparagus.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 3/4 cups (14.5-ounce can) recipe-ready diced tomatoes, undrained (1 3/4 cups)
1 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
1 (6-ounce) can Italian tomato paste (2/3 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound fresh asparagus, stemmed and cut into 2-inch pieces

Cooking Directions:
1 - Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until browned. Push chicken to side of skillet.
2 - Add tomatoes with juice, broth, tomato paste, parsley, and salt to skillet; stir. Add asparagus; spoon sauce over chicken and asparagus. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center.

Makes 6 servings.

https://www.cooksrecipes.com/chicken/garden_chicken_recipe.html

It’s Chili, Chowder, or Stew Saturday – Spicy Pork Chili

This week’s It’s Chili, Chowder, or Stew Saturday is a recipe for Spicy Pork Chili. Made using a Boneless Pork Loin along with Tomatoes, Kidney Beans, and Spices. The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website where you'll find a huge selection of recipes to please all tastes, diets, and cuisines so check it out today. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Spicy Pork Chili
Warm up after a day of raking leaves or shoveling snow with this tasty pork chili. Even better the next day as leftovers. Serve with extra tortillas or warm cornbread.

Recipe Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds boneless pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes

1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 medium green pepper, coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 (16-ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
1 (16-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese for accompaniment (optional)
Warm flour tortillas for accompaniment (optional)

Cooking Directions:
1 - In a 4-quart Dutch oven cook pork, onion, green pepper, and garlic in hot oil until pork is browned.
2 - Stir in flour, mixing well. Add the remaining ingredients, except cheese and tortillas. Simmer, uncovered, one hour.
3 - Top each serving with some of the cheese. Serve with tortillas, if desired.
Makes 8 servings.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/soup/spicy_pork_chili_recipe.html

Brown Sugar Strawberry Shortcakes

I came across a Delicious and Diabetic Friendly Dessert from the Diabetes Self Management, Brown Sugar Strawberry Shortcakes.  Some of the ingredients you'll need are; Strawberries, Sugar Substitute, Reduced Fat Baking Mix, Buttermilk, and more! You can find this recipe along with all the other Diabetic Friendly Recipes at the Diabetes Self Management website. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Brown Sugar Strawberry Shortcakes
Ingredients
2 cups fresh sliced strawberries
1/4 cup sugar substitute,* divided
2 cups reduced-fat biscuit baking mix
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup low-fat (1%) buttermilk
2 teaspoons margarine or butter, melted
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons reduced-fat whipped topping

Directions
1 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

2 - In medium bowl toss strawberries and 2 tablespoons sugar substitute. Set aside.

3 - In another medium bowl combine baking mix, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar substitute, and baking powder. Pour buttermilk over dry ingredients and stir gently with spoon until dough comes together. Remove dough from bowl, place on lightly floured surface, and pat into a 3/4- to 1-inch-thick circle.

4 - Cut dough into 6 portions. Round each piece into a circle and place on baking sheet. Brush with melted margarine and sprinkle 1 teaspoon brown sugar over each shortcake. Bake 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to rack and let cool slightly.

5 - To assemble shortcakes: Split each shortcake in half. Place bottom half on dessert plates, cover with 1/3 cup berries, 1 tablespoon whipped topping and cake tops.

*This recipe was tested using sucralose-based sugar substitute.

Tip: Strawberries can be refrigerated, unwashed, for up to 3 days. Or, they may be frozen. To freeze strawberries, hull them and arrange them in a single layer on a jelly-roll pan. Place them in the freezer until they are frozen solid and then transfer them to storage containers. They will keep for up to 9 months.

Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

Calories: 190 calories, Carbohydrates: 37 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 1 mg, Sodium: 572 mg, Fiber: 1 g

https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/desserts-sweets/brown-sugar-strawberry-shortcakes/

Sunday’s Chicken Dinner Recipe – Roasted Chicken with Apple Stuffing

This week’s Sunday’s Chicken Dinner Recipe is a recipe for Roasted Chicken with Apple Stuffing. You'll be Roasting a Whole Chicken with an Apple Stuffing. Included is a Garlic Butter Rub Recipe for the Chicken and the Apple Stuffing Recipe. The recipe is from one of my favorite recipe sites, the CooksRecipes website which has a massive selection of recipes to please all tastes, diets, and cuisines. Be sure to check it out soon! Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Roasted Chicken with Apple Stuffing

Recipe Ingredients:
1 whole (3 to 4-pound) chicken, trimmed of excess fat

Garlic Butter Rub:
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Apple Stuffing:
2 cups firm white bread, cubed
1/2 to 3/4 cup chicken broth
1 large tart Michigan apple, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup dried cherries
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup minced onion
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 large tart Michigan apple, cored and cut into wedges
1 large sweet onion, cut into wedges

Cooking Directions:
1 - Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
2 - Rinse chicken with cold water and pat dry with paper towels inside and out. Place in roasting pan.
3 - In small bowl, combine garlic, butter, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
4 - Loosen skin of chicken wherever possible, and spread half of the butter/garlic mixture under skin. Sprinkle additional salt and pepper over skin. Put remaining butter in roasting pan.
5 - Place bread cubes in mixing bowl. Toss with apples, cherries, thyme, sage, salt and pepper. Moisten with chicken broth.
6 - Melt butter in large skillet; add onion and celery and sauté until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add to stuffing and toss. Stuff chicken loosely with mixture. Tie legs together and roast 40 minutes.
7 - Add white wine, to deglaze the pan along with apples and onions to pan and continue roasting about 40 minutes, until thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 160°F (71.1°C) to 165°F (73.8°C). Remove bird to platter and let rest 5 minutes before carving.

Makes 4 servings.

Note: Drippings from pan may be used as an excellent base for gravy.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories: 277; Total Fat: 16g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 74mg; Total Carbs: 11g; Fiber: 1g; Protein: 22g; Sodium: 412mg.

https://www.cooksrecipes.com/chicken/roasted_chicken_with_apple_stuffing_recipe.html

Diabetic Dessert of the Week - Sugar-Free Chocolate Éclairs

This week's Diabetic Dessert of the Week is - Sugar-Free Chocolate Éclairs. Have your Éclairs and eat them too with these Sugar-Free Chocolate Éclairs. You'll be using a package of Sugar-Free Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix and a package of Sugar-Free Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix. The Recipe is from the CooksRecipes website which has a huge selection of recipes to please all tastes, diets, and cuisines. So check it out today! Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Sugar-Free Chocolate Éclairs

Recipe Ingredients:

Dough:
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter(no substitutes)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs

Vanilla Filling:
1 1/4 cups cold fat-free milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (1-ounce) package sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup fat-free whipped topping

Chocolate Topping:
1 1/2 cups cold fat-free milk
1 (1.4-ounce) package sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix

Cooking Directions:
1 - In a saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour all at once, stirring until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. Transfer to a resealable plastic bag; seal.
2 - Cut a 1-inch hole in one corner of bag. Pipe eight 3 1/2-inch logs onto an ungreased baking sheet.
3 - Bake in a preheated oven at 450°F (230°C) for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 400°F (205°C); bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack. Immediately cut a slit in each to allow steam to escape; cool.
4 - Carefully cut off tops. Set the tops aside. Remove soft dough from the inside with a fork.
5 - For Vanilla Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat milk, vanilla and pudding on low speed for 2 minutes or until thickened. Fold in whipped topping; set aside.
6 - For Chocolate Topping: In another mixing bowl, beat milk and chocolate pudding mix for 2 minutes or until thickened.
7 - Spoon vanilla filling into éclairs; replace tops. Spread with chocolate topping.
Makes 8 éclairs

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 éclair): 170 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 70 mg cholesterol. 418 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrates, trace fiber, 6 g protein. diabetic exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/sugar-free-chocolate-eclairs-recipe.html1/2

It’s Chili, Chowder, or Stew Saturday – Southern Sweet Potato Soup

This week’s It’s Chili, Chowder, or Stew Saturday is a recipe for Southern Sweet Potato Soup. Some of the ingredients you'll need are; Sweet Potatoes, Onion, Celery, Peanut Butter, Whipping Cream Molasses, and more! You can find this recipe at the CooksRecipes website which has a huge selection of recipes to please all tastes! Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Southern Sweet Potato Soup
This creamy spiced sweet potato soup, with a touch of peanut butter, is the perfect starter to a fall or winter holiday meal.

Recipe Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter or margarine

1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups chicken broth
1 large sweet potato, peeled and sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 (1 1/4-inch) cinnamon stick
1 1/2 cups whipping cream*
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup whipping cream
2 teaspoons molasses
Pinch of salt
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Suggested Garnishes: chopped dry-roasted peanuts, fresh thyme sprigs

Cooking Directions:
1 - Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; add onion and celery, and sauté 10 minutes or until tender. Add garlic, and sauté 1 minute.
2 - Stir in broth and next 3 ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until potato is tender. Remove and discard cinnamon stick. Process sweet potato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth. (Caution! Hot liquids create steam which will blow the top off the blender! Be sure to securely hold blender lid down!)
3 - Return mixture to Dutch oven; stir in 1 1/2 cups whipping cream and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated.
4 - Beat 1/4 cup whipping cream, molasses, pinch of salt, and nutmeg until soft peaks form. Serve with soup, and garnish, if desired.
Makes 4 servings.

*1 1/2 cups half-and-half (light cream) may be substituted for 1 1/2 cups whipping cream.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/soup/southern-sweet-potato-soup-recipe.html

Vietnamese Pork Rolls

I came across a recipe for Vietnamese Pork Rolls. I checked out several versions of it and I'm passing along the one from the CooksRecipes website. You'll be using Pork Cutlets to make the dish. As I said you can find this recipe at the CooksRecipes website which has a huge selection of recipes to please all tastes, diets, and cuisines so check it out today! Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Vietnamese Pork Rolls

These rolls are special, yet not hard to make. A simply dressed green salad with cucumber or radish

would be a perfect accompaniment. Cut them on the diagonal or cut the lettuce leaves into thirds and roll up smaller, hors d'oeuvre-size pieces.

Recipe Ingredients:
Dressing:
1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
Pinch red pepper flakes

Pork:
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 pound pork cutlets
1 (1/2 pound) head Napa cabbage, shredded (3 cups)
1 small red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
8 large Boston lettuce leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Cooking Directions:
1 - For the dressing: Whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a

small bowl.
2 - For the pork: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season pork with salt and pepper and sauté until lightly browned, 3 minutes per side. Remove from heat and slice into thin strips. Toss with 1 tablespoon of the dressing.
3 - Combine cabbage, bell pepper, and remaining dressing in a large bowl. Lay lettuce leaves on a clean, dry work surface. Divide pork among leaves. Top with cabbage mixture and roll tightly, tucking edges in as you go. Place rolls, seam side down, on a cutting board, cut in half, and serve.
Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): 220 calories, 10 g fat, 2.5 g saturated fat, 26 g protein, 6 g carbohydrate, 2 g dietary fiber, 490 mg sodium.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/vietnamese_pork_rolls_recipe.html

"Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week - Bean and Spinach Dumplings on Wild Mushrooms

This week's "Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week is Bean and Spinach Dumplings on Wild Mushrooms. Where's the Beef, who cares with this week's recipe! Its Savory bean and spinach dumplings served atop sautéed wild mushrooms. The Dish is only 276 calories per serving. The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website which has a huge selection of recipes for all cuisines so check it out today. So Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Bean and Spinach Dumplings on Wild Mushrooms
Savory bean and spinach dumplings served atop sautéed wild mushrooms.

Recipe Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups cooked navy beans, drained and rinsed (or use canned, rinsed and drained)
1/2 cup onion, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil - divided use

1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 cup freshly grated Romano cheese - divided use
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper - divided use
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 large egg white
20 fresh (or dried and reconstituted) wild mushrooms, such as morels or porcini
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt - divided use
2 cloves garlic, chopped

Cooking Directions:
1 - Purée beans in a food processor or blender. Set aside.
2 - Sauté onion in 2 tablespoons oil for 2 minutes. Add bean purée and cook 1 minute. Add spinach and cilantro and cook 2 minutes. Transfer mixture to a bowl. Add cornmeal and mix well. Then add half the cheese, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, nutmeg, and egg white. Combine thoroughly.
3 - Coat a large baking dish with 1 tablespoon oil. Set aside.
4 - Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil.
5 - Dip a teaspoon in cold water, then fill the wet spoon with batter and drop the dumpling into saucepan of boiling water. Repeat until all batter is used. Cover and simmer dumplings for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and place in baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining grated cheese and bake for 10 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
6 - If using fresh wild mushrooms, clean thoroughly. If mushrooms are dried, soak in tepid water for 20 to 60 minutes, until reconstituted. Drain thoroughly, squeezing out any excess liquid. Slice mushrooms into large pieces.
7 - Cook mushrooms in two batches. Sauté first batch in 2 tablespoons butter in a wide skillet over high heat for 2 minutes. When mushrooms begin to lose their juices, add 1/8 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, and half the garlic. Cook for another 3 minutes. Remove mushrooms from skillet and place on warm platter. Repeat for next batch.
8 - Place dumplings over mushrooms. Serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories: 276g; Carbohydrates: 39g; Fat: 9g; Cholesterol: 8mg; Protein: 15g; Fiber: 9g; Sodium: 225mg (560mg using canned beans)

https://www.cooksrecipes.com/mless/bean_and_spinach_dumplings_on_wild_mushrooms_recipe.html

Sunday’s Chicken Dinner Recipe – Sweet 'n' Smoky Oven Barbecued Chicken

This week’s Sunday’s Chicken Dinner Recipe is – Sweet 'n' Smoky Oven Barbecued Chicken. Broiler-Fryer Chicken with a Sweet 'n' Smoky Oven Barbecue Sauce! Fillthat Sunday Dinner Table with this delicipus Chicken Recipe. Includes the recipe for the BBQ Sauce also. The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website which has a huge selection of recipes tp please all tastes, diets, and cuisines so check it out today! Enjoy and 2019 a Healthy One!  https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Sweet 'n' Smoky Oven Barbecued Chicken

Recipe Ingredients:
1 broiler-fryer chicken, cut in serving pieces

1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon hickory smoked salt
1 large onion sliced
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Barbecue Sauce:
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1/4 cup white distilled or cider vinegar

Cooking Directions:
1 - Place chicken skin side up, in baking pan. Pour water around chicken. Tuck onion slices in and around the chicken. Sprinkle with hickory smoked salt and pepper.
2 - Bake chicken, uncovered, for 30 minutes in 375°F (190°C) oven.
3 - Combine ingredients for barbecue sauce and pour over chicken, bake 30 minutes longer.
Makes 4 servings.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/chicken/sweet_%27n_smoky_oven_barbecued_chicken_recipe.html

"Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week - Angel Hair with Tomato Cream Sauce

This week's Meatless Monday Recipe is Angel Hair with Tomato Cream Sauce. Angel Hair Pasta topped with BUITONI® Marinara Sauce. Bake a loaf of Crusty Bread and you are set! The recipe is from one of my favorite sites, the CooksRecipes website. The Cooks site has an endless recipes to please all tastes, diets, and cuisines! Check it out today. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html


Angel Hair with Tomato Cream Sauce
For a heavenly meal, ladle this creamy tomato sauce over angel hair pasta.

Recipe Ingredients:
2 (15-ounce) containers BUITONI® Marinara Sauce

2/3 cup NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk (5-ounce can)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 (9-ounce) package BUITONI® Angel Hair Pasta
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley

Cooking Directions:
1 - Place sauce, evaporated milk and garlic in medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, for 4 to 6 minutes or until hot.
2 - Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain. Toss with sauce. Season with salt and ground black pepper. Sprinkle with cheese and basil.
Makes 6 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/6 of recipe): Calories: 350 Calories from Fat: 70 Total Fat: 7 g Saturated Fat: 2.5 g Cholesterol: 55 mg Sodium: 750 mg Carbohydrates: 57 g Dietary Fiber: 4 g Sugars: 12 g Protein: 14 g.

https://www.cooksrecipes.com/mless/angel_hair_with_tomato-cream_sauce_recipe.html

Sunday’s Chicken Dinner Recipe – Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs with Grape and Lime Salsa

This week’s Sunday’s Chicken Dinner Recipe is – Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs with Grape and Lime Salsa. Made using Boneless Chicken Thighs along with Honey Mustard. Then topped with a Grape and Lime Salsa! Winner Winner! The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website which has huge selection of recipes to please all tastes, diets, and cuisines. Check it out today. So Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs with Grape and Lime Salsa
By the end of May, the days are lengthening and the temperatures are beginning to rise—ideal conditions for dining 'al fresco', Italian for 'in the fresh air'. To best enjoy the fresh air, try this light and simple chicken recipe to celebrate the end of cooler days and usher in the first months of summer.

Recipe Ingredients:
8 boneless chicken thighs, pounded thin (about 2 pounds)

1/2 cup prepared honey mustard

Salsa:
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 cups red or green seedless grapes (or a combination of the two), cut in half
1/4 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest (optional)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Directions:
1 - Prepare the grill. Chicken may be cooked on an oiled grilling pan. (The pan should be very hot before placing the chicken on it.)
2 - Brush both sides of each thigh with some honey mustard and set them aside.
3 - In a medium bowl, stir together the ingredients for the salsa and set it aside.
4 - Grill or sauté the chicken until just firm. Serve the chicken immediately with some of the salsa spooned alongside.

Makes 4 servings.

https://www.cooksrecipes.com/chicken/grilled_honey_mustard_chicken_thighs_with_grape_and_lime_salsa_recipe.html