Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Bitter Greens...................


Soak bitter greens, like arugula or kale, in a bowl of ice water in the fridge for about an hour to cut their bitterness. Run the leaves through your salad spinner several times with a paper towel to get them nice and dry and crisp

Healthy Vegetarian Fall Recipes

From the EatingWell website and Magazine its Healthy Vegetarian Fall Recipes. Delicious and Healthy Vegetarian Fall Recipes like; Spaghetti Squash with Tomato Basil Sauce, Roasted Squash and Apples with Dried Cherries and Pepitas, and Autumn on a Plate. Find these recipes and more all at the EatingWell website. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018!  http://www.eatingwell.com/

Healthy Vegetarian Fall Recipes
Find healthy, delicious vegetarian recipes for the fall, from the food and nutrition experts at

EatingWell.


Spaghetti Squash with Tomato Basil Sauce
Swapping spaghetti squash for pasta is a great way to cut back on carbs and calories in this saucy vegan dinner. Here, we have tossed the squash with a simple fresh tomato sauce. Jazz up the sauce with crushed red pepper flakes, Kalamata olives and/or capers, if you like......


Roasted Squash and Apples with Dried Cherries and Pepitas
For this easy roasted side dish recipe, pick apples that hold their shape when cooked—Pink Lady, Braeburn and Winesap are good choices. If you can't find acorn squash, substitute butternut instead...........


Autumn on a Plate
A wonderful kale salad with roasted butternut squash and Brussels sprouts features a special vinaigrette dressing and a topping of toasted hazelnuts and Parmesan cheese. You'll be proud to serve this gourmet treat at any formal meal.........



* Click the link below to get all the Healthy Vegetarian Fall Recipes
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/20403/lifestyle-diets/vegetarian/seasonal/fall/

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

"Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week - Winter Vegetable Hash

This week's "Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week is - Winter Vegetable Hash. The perfect Winter Dish, Winter Vegetable Hash. With these Vegetables and Spices you'll never miss the meat! You can add your own favorite Vegetables and Spices if you like. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018!

Winter Vegetable Hash

Ingredients
3 tablespoons extra light olive oil

2 tablespoons light butter
1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
1 carrot, chopped
1 parsnip, chopped
1/2 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 small acorn squash, diced
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons ground roasted cumin
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pinch sea salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 cup chopped kale
4 sprigs fresh sage


Directions
1 - Place oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Melt butter and mix in potatoes, carrots, parsnips, mushrooms, pepper, squash, and shallot. Season with garlic powder, cumin, nutmeg, sea salt, and pepper. Cook 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender.
2 - Mix kale and sage into skillet. Continue cooking 5 minutes, until kale is wilted. Serve and enjoy!

Top Diabetic Vegetarian Recipes

From the Diabetic Living Online website its - Top Diabetic Vegetarian Recipes. Delicious and Diabetic Friendly Vegetarian Recipes like; Easy Pasta and Pepper Primavera, Kale-Powered Pasta, and Three-Cheese Manicotti. Enjoy and eat Healthy!  http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/



Top Diabetic Vegetarian Recipes
Satisfy your hunger with our favorite diabetic vegetarian recipes (think yummy pastas, salads, wraps, and soups). Our meatless meal recipes are packed with tasty and healthful veggies -- perfect for dinner tonight!


Easy Pasta and Pepper Primavera
Packed with fiber and protein, this simple-to-make pasta dish is a great Italian recipe for a busy weeknight meal -- plus, it has fewer than 300 calories per serving........


Kale-Powered Pasta
Need something fast and healthy for dinner tonight? This savory pasta dish has fewer than 225 calories per serving and will be ready in 20 minutes......


Three-Cheese Manicotti
Using wrap pasta in place of dried pasta shells makes this delightful version of manicotti perfect for company........



* Click the link below to get all the Top Diabetic Vegetarian Recipes
http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/diabetic-recipes/vegetarian/top-diabetic-vegetarian-recipes

Soup Special of the Day!......CHICKEN AND SKINNY RICE SOUP

This week's soup Special of the Day is CHICKEN AND SKINNY RICE SOUP. Made with either Chicken or Turkey Breast along with Onions, Carrots, Celery, Kale, and Rice. It's only 98 calories and 8 net carbs per serving! The recipe is off the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. At the Diabetic Gourmet site you'll find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes plus a lot of great info Diabetic News, so check it out today. Enjoy and eat Healthy!  https://diabeticgourmet.com/



CHICKEN AND SKINNY RICE SOUP

Ingredients

8 Cup low-sodium chicken broth, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
3 medium carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 Cup water
2 8 oz. packages Skinny "Rice" Shirataki
1 small chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (or turkey breast)
1 cup kale*, thick stems removed and leaves chopped
*Substitute baby spinach leaves if desired

Directions

1 - In a large pot over medium-high heat, bring 1/2 cup broth to a simmer.
2 - Add onion, carrots and celery and cook about 8 minutes or until onion is translucent, stirring occasionally.
3 - Add remaining 7-1/2 cups broth, water, Skinny Rice, and chicken.
4 - Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook about 35 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
5 - Stir in kale. Continue cooking just until kale is wilted and tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
NOTES:
* Also perfect made with leftover turkey!

Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 servings

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:

Calories: 98
Fat: 4 grams
Fiber: 1 grams
Cholesterol: 14 miligrams
Protein: 10 grams
Carbohydrates: 9 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/chicken-and-skinny-rice-soup

Crunchy, Colorful Salads with Protein-Packed Ingredients

From the Diabetic Living Online website its Crunchy, Colorful Salads with Protein-Packed Ingredients. Kick up those salads to new levels with these Diabetic Friendly recipes. recipes like; Lobster Roll Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette, Lemon-Lime Chicken, Kale, and Mango Salad, and Buffalo-Spiced Steak Salads with Blue Cheese Dressing. Find these and more all at the Diabetic Living Online website. Enjoy and Eat Healthy!  http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/

Crunchy, Colorful Salads with Protein-Packed Ingredients

Eating a salad shouldn’t feel like punishment. Our diabetic salads are tasty, filling, and feature a variety of healthy ingredients that keep you feeling full and satisfied. Piled high with sources of lean protein and vegetables, our salads are so good your body will thank you.



Lobster Roll Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette

Get ready to share photos of this gorgeous salad with your friends. They’ll want to come over and try this gourmet-worthy meal for themselves. The recipe yields six servings, so there‘s enough to go around.......


Lemon-Lime Chicken, Kale, and Mango Salad

This superfood salad is packed with nutrition: protein, calcium, vitamin C, vitamin A, antioxidants, and potassium. This diabetes-friendly meal also sneaks in fresh blueberries and hazelnuts for added flavor and health benefits.......


Buffalo-Spiced Steak Salads with Blue Cheese Dressing

If your family balks at the idea of salad for dinner, break out this beefy recipe that features its own homemade blue cheese dressing. You can even fire up the grill before placing the spicy grilled steak slices on a crisp bed of mixed greens. .......



* Click the link below to get all the Crunchy, Colorful Salads with Protein-Packed Ingredients
http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/diabetic-recipes/salad/crunchy-colorful-salads-protein-packed-ingredients

Crunchy, Colorful Salads with Protein-Packed Ingredients

From the Diabetic Living Online website its - Crunchy, Colorful Salads with Protein-Packed Ingredients. Delicious and healthy recipes including; Lemon-Lime Chicken, Kale, and Mango Salad, Balsamic Pork and Strawberry Salad, and Lobster Roll Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette. Find these recipes and more at the Diabetic Living Online website. Enjoy and Eat Healthy!  http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/


Crunchy, Colorful Salads with Protein-Packed Ingredients

Eating a salad shouldn’t feel like punishment. Our diabetic salads are tasty, filling, and feature a variety of healthy ingredients that keep you feeling full and satisfied. Piled high with sources of lean protein and vegetables, our salads are so good your body will thank you.



Lemon-Lime Chicken, Kale, and Mango Salad

This superfood salad is packed with nutrition: protein, calcium, vitamin C, vitamin A, antioxidants, and potassium. This diabetes-friendly meal also sneaks in fresh blueberries and hazelnuts for added flavor and health benefits.....


Balsamic Pork and Strawberry Salad

The combination of flavors in this low-carb salad blend together to create a sweet, tart, and savory profile that will elevate an average salad to amazing. This hearty salad is easy to assemble and boasts only about seven ingredients, making it a weeknight diabetic dinner winner. .....


Lobster Roll Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette

Get ready to share photos of this gorgeous salad with your friends. They’ll want to come over and try this gourmet-worthy meal for themselves. The recipe yields six servings, so there‘s enough to go around.......



*Click the link below to get all the - Crunchy, Colorful Salads with Protein-Packed Ingredients
http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/diabetic-recipes/salad/crunchy-colorful-salads-protein-packed-ingredients

Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe of the Week - CORNED BUFFALO BRISKET WITH COLCANNON

This week's Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe of the Week is CORNED BUFFALO BRISKET WITH COLCANNON. It's one of many delicious recipes found on the Wild Idea Buffalo website. Also at the site you'll be able to order the Wild Idea Corned Buffalo Brisket used to make this week's dish, and you can purchase any of the delicious and healthy cuts of Buffalo. It's Wild Idea Buffalo, check it out soon! Enjoy and Eat Healthy!   http://wildideabuffalo.com/

CORNED BUFFALO BRISKET WITH COLCANNON

Our heat and eat Corned Buffalo Brisket just might be the very best thing that we make! All the corned brisket flavor, but made with our 100% grass-fed/grass-finished bison and no added nitrites. Here are the very simple heating recommendations and my recipe for Colcanon. You will love this!

Ingredients for Corned Brisket:

1 - Wild Idea Corned Buffalo Brisket, with package juices and seasonings
½ to 1 - bottle beer (avoid stout or dark beer)

Instructions:

1 - In a heavy pan over medium high heat, add beer and package contents.
2 - Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low and allow to heat through. About 7 minutes.
3 -Transfer Corned Brisket to cutting board and pull apart in pieces or slice.


Colcannon (Irish mashed potatoes with cabbage or kale.)
A great twist on your standard mashed potatoes and a great way to get some extra veggies in. Note: I used both cabbage & kale for a greener outcome and I also pureed a second time in my smoothie blender, which produced green potatoes. If you do not puree greens twice, your potatoes will be a very pale green with pieces of vegetables, which is equally delicious and pretty.

Colcannon Ingredients:

2 - lbs. butter potatoes or golden potatoes, washed

½ - lb. cabbage or kale, sliced
¼ - cup parsley sprigs

4 - green onions, chopped

½ - cup hot milk

3 - tablespoons butter
, melted, plus more for serving
2 - teaspoon salt
1 - teaspoon black pepper
water
salt

Preparation:


1 - Place potatoes in pot of boiling water and simmer until fork tender, about 30 minutes. Drain all

but 1 inch of water from the pot and continue to cook uncovered until water is gone and pan bottom is dry.
2 - Allow the potatoes to cool a bit for easy handling and then pull the skins off the cooked potatoes while they are still warm.
3 - While potatoes are cooking, in another pot, bring about 2 cups of salted water to a boil. Add cabbage or kale, cover and simmer until tender. About 5 minutes. Add parsley and green onions and continue to simmer for two minutes.
4 - Drain vegetables in a colander. Press vegetables with the back of a spoon to release water. Place cabbage mixture in blender or food processor with ¼ cup hot milk and process until finely chopped.
5 - Place the potatoes in a mixing bowl and mash with a potato masher. Then add ¼ cup hot milk, melted butter, salt and pepper, and mix until fluffy.
6 - Add the cabbage puree and mix until just incorporated. Reheat if needed before serving. Pass with extra butter.
http://wildideabuffalo.com/blogs/recipes/corned-buffalo-brisket-with-colcanon

Grilled Avocado and Applewood Turkey Kale Salad

I have a bonus recipe from Jennie - O Turkey along with the "Recipe of the Week",  Grilled Avocado and Applewood Turkey Kale Salad. This one is made using JENNIE-O® Applewood Smoke Flavor Turkey Breast Tenderloin and a Kale Salad. The recipe is from one of my favorite sites, Jennie - O. Enjoy and Make the Switch!   https://www.jennieo.com/

Grilled Avocado and Applewood Turkey Kale Salad

It’s time to taste for yourself why everyone is talking about kale. Start with this delicious recipe, featuring greens topped with grilled avocados, applewood smoke turkey tenderloin, tomatoes and onions.

INGREDIENTS

1½ cups JENNIE-O® Applewood Smoke Flavor Turkey Breast Tenderloin

3 avocados, pitted and halved
¼ cup olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ cup fresh lime juice, divided
12 cups chopped fresh kale
½ cup toasted pumpkin seeds
2 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced
½ cup thinly sliced red onions
1 cup toasted walnuts halves
kosher salt and pepper to taste


DIRECTIONS

1) Cook turkey tenderloin as specified on the package. Always cook to well-done, 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer. Cut into pieces and set aside.
2) Drizzle avocado halves with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with salt. Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Grill avocado 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly charred. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons lime juice; set aside.
3) In large bowl, toss together kale, turkey, pumpkin seeds, tomatoes, onions and walnuts. Whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour desired amount over salad.

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


RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION

PER SERVING
Calories310
Protein15g
Carbohydrates22g
Fiber6g
Sugars2g
Fat20g
Cholesterol15mg
Sodium470mg
Saturated Fat2.5g

https://www.jennieo.com/recipes/1108-grilled-avocado-and-applewood-turkey-kale-salad

Top Diabetic Vegetarian Recipes

From the Diabetic Living Online website its Top Diabetic Vegetarian Recipes. Delicious and healthy Vegetarian Recipes. Recipes including; Easy Pasta and Pepper Primavera, Kale-Powered Pasta, and Stuffed Zucchini with Black Beans, Corn, and Poblano Pepper. Find them all at the Diabetic Living Online website. Enjoy and Eat Healthy! http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/

Top Diabetic Vegetarian Recipes

Satisfy your hunger with our favorite diabetic vegetarian recipes (think yummy pastas, salads, wraps, and soups). Our meatless meal recipes are packed with tasty and healthful veggies -- perfect for dinner tonight!



Easy Pasta and Pepper Primavera

Packed with fiber and protein, this simple-to-make pasta dish is a great Italian recipe for a busy weeknight meal -- plus, it has fewer than 300 calories per serving.....


Kale-Powered Pasta

Need something fast and healthy for dinner tonight? This savory pasta dish has fewer than 225 calories per serving and will be ready in 20 minutes......


Stuffed Zucchini with Black Beans, Corn, and Poblano Pepper

Zucchini relleno! Poblano chile peppers give this Mexican-inspired recipe mild heat. Kick up the spice of the zucchini stuffing by sprinkling it with a little carb-free hot sauce......



* Click the link below to get all the Top Diabetic Vegetarian Recipes
http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/diabetic-recipes/vegetarian/top-diabetic-vegetarian-recipes

Turkey, Brussels Sprouts and Kale Salad

Passing along a perfect Salad for your Thanksgiving table - Turkey, Brussels Sprouts and Kale Salad. Made with JENNIE-O® OVEN READY™ Boneless Turkey Breast along with dark leafy greens, crisp apple slices, toasted walnuts, and creamy ricotta cheese. A Salad everyone will enjoy! You can find this recipe and all the delicious and healthy recipes at Jennie - O website. Enjoy and Make the SWITCH!     https://www.jennieo.com/

Turkey, Brussels Sprouts and Kale Salad

Dark leafy greens, crisp apple slices, toasted walnuts, creamy ricotta and tender turkey come together in this power salad. Great for holiday meals or to take advantage of leftover turkey.

INGREDIENTS

1 bunch kale, chopped
1 chopped cooked JENNIE-O® OVEN READY™ Boneless Turkey Breast
3 cups thinly sliced Brussels sprouts
1 large Granny Smith apple, sliced
1 cup walnuts, toasted
½ cup dried cranberries
2 ounces shaved Parmesan cheese
poppy seed salad dressing


DIRECTIONS

1) In large bowl, combine kale, turkey, brussels sprouts, apple and walnuts, Top with cranberries and parmesan cheese. Drizzle with desired amount of salad dressing.

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION

PER SERVING
Calories380
Protein19g
Carbohydrates35g
Fiber6g
Sugars9g
Fat20g
Cholesterol20mg
Sodium400mg
Saturated Fat3.5g
https://www.jennieo.com/recipes/1083-turkey-brussels-sprouts-and-kale-salad

Diabetic Living's Favorite Summer Recipes

From the Diabetic Living Online website its Diabetic Living's Favorite Summer Recipes. You'll find recipes including; Asian-Style Brined Chicken Hindquarters with Sesame-Cilantro Pesto, Potato-Kale Salad, and Corn on the Cob Kabobs. Find them all at the Diabetic Living Online website!    http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/


Diabetic Living's Favorite Summer Recipes

Enjoy our favorite summer recipes featuring no-cook dinners, grilled kabobs perfect for camp-outs, and low-calorie and low-carb versions of favorite meals such as Philly cheesesteak sandwiches. Plus, don't miss yummy desserts loaded with in-season fruits.



Asian-Style Brined Chicken Hindquarters with Sesame-Cilantro Pesto

Give dinner a flavorful, low-carb twist. Bursting with coriander, chili-garlic paste, orange peel, ginger, and cilantro, this Asian-inspired chicken dish will become grilling favorite.....


Potato-Kale Salad

This low-carb potato salad features traditional flavors such as mayo, mustard, onion, and hard-cooked egg, but it gets a nutrition boost from calcium- and vitamin-A-rich kale......


Corn on the Cob Kabobs

Skip the butter and flavor this summertime staple with a delicious glaze featuring spicy mustard, cider vinegar, and honey. Cobs are wrapped with thin slices of zucchini for a fun side dish that has only 59 calories and 13 grams of carb per serving......



* Click the link below to get all the Diabetic Living's Favorite Summer Recipes
http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/diabetic-recipes/popular/diabetic-livings-favorite-summer-recipes

Low-Carb Diabetic Side-Dish Recipes

From the Diabetic Living Online website its Low-Carb Diabetic Side-Dish Recipes. Low Carb sides to go with your healthy entrées. Recipes including; Grilled Vegetable Platter, Mushrooms Silvestri, and Garlic Roasted Cauliflower. Find them all at the Diabetic Living Online website.     http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/


Low-Carb Diabetic Side-Dish Recipes
Eating low-carb just got easier thanks to our favorite side dishes, which have 20 grams of carb or less per serving. Enjoy these mouthwatering accompaniments with your favorite entrées as part of your diabetic diet.



Butternut Squash Quinoa Pilaf

Replace regular rice or potatoes with this quinoa pilaf and you’ll never miss them! The butternut squash adds richness, while the cloves of garlic pop the flavor without loads of butter or salt, so you can enjoy a 1/2-cup serving for just 19 grams of carb and 5 grams of fat.....


Potato-Kale Salad

This light potato salad is not only low in carbs with just 15 grams per serving, it’s also low in calories, fat, and sodium. Packed with vitamins and flavor, this delicious potato salad can be enjoyed guilt-free!.....


Scalloped Root Veggies

When the occasion calls for something a little more special than plain old potatoes, this companion dish is the perfect choice. Packed with vitamin C thanks to celery root and parsnips, this savory recipe is low in fat and calories and perfect for a comfort-food fix....



* Click the link below to get all the Low-Carb Diabetic Side-Dish Recipes
http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/diabetic-recipes/side-dishes/low-carb-diabetic-side-dish-recipes

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Kale, cabbage, and collard greens are delicious to eat, but can sometimes smell stinky when they're being prepared. Make sure not to overcook them, which will make them release more odors. Also try placing a few unshelled pecans in the saucepan while cooking toPecans, Cooking, Food, Recipes help absorb scents.

Get-Skinny Salads

From the EatingWell (http://www.eatingwell.com/) website its Get-Skinny Salads. Lose weight with these delicious and healthy salad recipes. Recipes including Kale Salad with Bacon-Blue Cheese Vinaigrette, Chopped Ham & Apple Salad with Creamy Parmesan Dressing, and Salmon & Roasted Vegetable Salad. Find them all at EatingWell website!

Get-Skinny Salads

Satisfying low-calorie salad recipes to help you lose weight.

Healthy salads don't need to be skimpy! Low-calorie recipes like Kale Salad with Bacon-Blue Cheese Vinaigrette and Salmon & Roasted Vegetable Salad are deliciously hearty and satisfying. Packed with flavorful ingredients, these healthy salad recipes are perfect for weeknight dinners. And many of these low-calorie recipes, including healthy pasta salad recipes, egg salad recipes and more, lend themselves well to being packed for lunch the next day.



Kale Salad with Bacon-Blue Cheese Vinaigrette
Hot roasted potatoes in this healthy kale salad recipe wilt the kale just enough to make it tender. Bacon and blue cheese layer on smoky, salty flavors to stand up to the flavor of the kale. Go for a strong blue cheese—we enjoy the tanginess of Maytag. Serve this salad with steak or chicken......


Chopped Ham & Apple Salad with Creamy Parmesan Dressing
This healthy main-course chopped salad recipe pairs bitter escarole and radicchio with sweet apple, smoky ham and crunchy pecans. But the pairing possibilities are limitless—you can also use cooked chicken and tangerines instead of ham and apples or bell pepper in place of the radishes. Serve with pumpernickel bread toasted with extra-sharp Cheddar cheese.....


Salmon & Roasted Vegetable Salad
Toss roasted vegetables and salmon with a flavor-packed vinaigrette to serve on top of greens for a hearty dinner salad. For a twist, add a poached or fried egg on top. Serve with: Toasted whole-grain baguette and a glass of Riesling......



* Click the link below to get all the Get-Skinny Salads
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/recipe_slideshows/get_skinny_salads

Healthy Recipes for Sleep-Enhancing Foods

From the EatingWell website it's Healthy Recipes for Sleep-Enhancing Foods. Learn about the sleep-enhancing foods, not only delicious but sleep enhancement too! Foods including;cherry juice and jasmine rice, and the nutrients in fish, yogurt, whole grains, kale, and bananas. Find them all at the EatingWell website.
http://www.eatingwell.com/



Healthy Recipes for Sleep-Enhancing Foods

Find out what healthy foods you can add to your diet to help promote a restful night’s sleep.
If you’re hoping to get a better night’s sleep, try adding some of these sleep-enhancing foods to your diet. Studies have shown tart cherry juice and jasmine rice, and the nutrients in fish, yogurt, whole grains, kale, bananas, chickpeas and fortified cereals to lead to a more restful night’s sleep. Enjoy our healthy recipes for some of these sleep-enhancing foods for a delicious meal that might help you sleep more soundly.



Seared Salmon with Braised Broccoli
Here we pair pan-seared salmon with braised broccoli and make it special with a quick, Italian-inspired topping of sautéed onions, pine nuts and raisins.......


Banana Bran Muffins
Banana bran muffins are great to have on hand for breakfast on-the-go!....


Kale Chips
Not a fan of kale? These crispy baked kale chips will convert you! For the best result, don’t overcrowd the pans......



* Click the link below to get all the Healthy Recipes for Sleep-Enhancing Foods
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/recipe_slideshow/healthy_recipes_for_sleep_enhancing_foods

"Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week - Winter Leaf Pizza

This week's "Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week is Winter Leaf Pizza. Meatless Pizza featuring beets, kale, and beet greens with ricotta as toppings! You can find this recipe on one of my favorite sites, http://www.pbs.org/food/recipes/. The PBS site has a great selection of recipes for all tastes and cuisines. Check it out soon!

Winter Leaf Pizza

This vegetable pizza features beets, kale, and beet greens with ricotta.

Ingredients
1 beet, beet greens reserved and roughly chopped
1 (12-inch) pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
1 leaf of kale, stem removed and roughly chopped
2 ounces ricotta cheese
2 ounces shredded mozzarella
Pinch of crushed red pepper
Parmesan, for garnish


Directions
1 - Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Wrap the beet in foil and place in a small baking dish. Bake until tender, about 1 hour. Allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes before removing it from the foil (it’ll be hot!) Slice the beet into 1/4-inch slices and set aside.
2 - Increase heat to 500 degrees F. (Some ovens will only go up to 450F—that’s ok!) If you own a pizza stone or pizza steel, you can place that in the oven to preheat that. Alternatively, you can use a baking sheet. Spread a handful of cornmeal on the surface of the baking sheet or pizza peel. Spread out the pizza dough until it reaches a roundish shape; perfection is not required. Spread the ricotta onto the pizza dough, leaving about a 1/2-inch rim. Add the sliced beet, chopped beet green, kale, and mozzarella. Transfer to the oven to bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is melty and the edges of the pizza crust are lightly browned. Remove and slice up.

http://www.pbs.org/food/recipes/winter-leaf-pizza/

Fresh-Start, Get-Healthy Dinner Recipes

To help you start 2016 off the healthy way, from the EatingWell website - Fresh-Start, Get-Healthy Dinner Recipes. Spaghetti Squash & Meatballs, Kale Salad with Bacon-Blue Cheese Vinaigrette, Tilapia with Grapefruit-Caper Sauce are just 3 of delicious and healthy recipes you'll find. The EatingWell website is full of delicious and healthy recipes and tips, check it out soon!   http://www.eatingwell.com/


Fresh-Start, Get-Healthy Dinner Recipes

Low-calorie dinner recipes to help you lose weight and get healthy.
Get inspired to lose weight and eat healthier with these healthy dinner recipes. Try our Mediterranean-inspired Chickpea, Chorizo & Spinach Soup for a satisfying low-calorie soup recipe or Spaghetti Squash & Meatballs for a healthier spin on a classic comfort-food favorite. Looking for a quick weeknight dinner recipe? Try our Kale Salad with Bacon-Blue Cheese Vinaigrette for a healthy, low-calorie recipe ready in 30 minutes.



Chickpea, Chorizo & Spinach Soup
Chorizo lends this Mediterranean-inspired spinach soup recipe a smoky paprika flavor, and since the chorizo is sautéed first, much of the fat is drained away. Be sure to buy dry-cured, salami-style Spanish chorizo, not soft, Mexican-style sausage by the same name.....


Kale Salad with Bacon-Blue Cheese Vinaigrette
Hot roasted potatoes in this healthy kale salad recipe wilt the kale just enough to make it tender. Bacon and blue cheese layer on smoky, salty flavors to stand up to the flavor of the kale. Go for a strong blue cheese—we enjoy the tanginess of Maytag. Serve this salad with steak or chicken....


Tilapia with Grapefruit-Caper SauceTilapia with Grapefruit-Caper Sauce
In this healthy, quick tilapia recipe, you’ll combine grapefruit, shallot, capers, butter and a touch of honey for a rich, bittersweet sauce. Any grapefruit will work, but vibrant ruby-red grapefruit is the prettiest. Serve with whole-wheat couscous and broccolini.....



* Click the link below to get all the Fresh-Start, Get-Healthy Dinner Recipes

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Healthy Comfort Food Recipes with Dark Leafy Greens

You can eat healthy and have it delicious with these Healthy Comfort Food Recipes with Dark Leafy Greens recipes from the EatingWell website! Load the Greens up in Spanakopita Loaded Potatoes and Ham & Chard Stuffed Shells, dishes the family will love. You can find these recipes and plenty more healthy and delicious recipes on the EatingWell website.   http://www.eatingwell.com/

Healthy Comfort Food Recipes with Dark Leafy Greens

Healthy and delicious recipes with dark leafy greens.

How do you improve classic comfort foods? Load them with dark leafy greens for a blast of flavor and a boost to your health. Dark leafy greens are a good source of vitamin K, calcium and carotenoids—antioxidants that may help reduce type 2 diabetes and lower your risk of cancer. Get a healthy dose of greens with these recipes for Spanakopita Loaded Potatoes, Ham & Chard Stuffed Shells, Spinach & Tuna Noodle Casserole and more


Spanakopita Loaded Potatoes
In this healthy take on twice-baked potatoes, spinach, feta, garlic and oregano are stuffed into the potato shells along with the mashed potatoes. Serve with steak or chicken sprinkled with oregano or marjoram......


Kale & White Bean Potpie with Chive Biscuits
In this vegetarian white bean potpie recipe, kale and hearty white beans are topped with easy, homemade chive biscuits. If desired, add a little shredded Gruyère or Cheddar cheese to the biscuit dough......


Ham & Chard Stuffed Shells
In this healthy stuffed shells recipe, tons of dark leafy chard replaces some of the cheese. Kale and/or collards are good substitutes for the chard as well. Serve with a salad with Italian vinaigrette......



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