Diabetic Dish of the Week - Tuna Steaks with Pineapple and Tomato Salsa

This week's Diabetic Dish of the Week is -  Tuna Steaks with Pineapple and Tomato Salsa. Tuna Steaks, Pineapple, Tomato, and Red Onion are just some of the ingredients you'll need to make this week's recipe. The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes Management Tips, Diabetes News, and more! Be sure to check it out. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Tuna Steaks with Pineapple and Tomato Salsa

Ingredients
1 medium tomato, chopped

1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeño pepper*, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon minced red onion
1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel
2 teaspoons lime juice
4 tuna steaks (4 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil

Directions
1 - For salsa, combine tomato, pineapple, cilantro, jalapeño, onion, lime peel, and lime juice in medium bowl.

2 - Sprinkle tuna with salt and pepper. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tuna; cook 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare or to desired degree of doneness. Serve with salsa.

*Note. Jalapeño peppers can sting and irritate the skin, so wear rubber gloves when handling peppers and do not touch your eyes.

Yield: 4 servings.

Serving size: 1 tuna steak and scant 1/2 cup salsa.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 228 calories, Carbohydrates: 11 g, Protein: 27 g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 43 mg, Sodium: 338 mg, Fiber: 1 g

https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/tuna-steaks-pineapple-tomato-salsa/

Healthy Baked and Roasted Chicken Recipes

From the EatingWell website and Magazine its Healthy Baked and Roasted Chicken Recipes. Delicious and Healthy Baked and Roasted Chicken Recipes with recipes including; Maple-Mustard Baked Chicken, Loaded Potato Bowl with Chicken and Broccoli, and Huli Huli Chicken with Pineapple-Ginger Sauce. Find these recipes and more all at the EatingWell website. Enjoy and make 2019 a Healthy One!  http://www.eatingwell.com/

Healthy Baked and Roasted Chicken Recipes

Find healthy, delicious baked and roasted chicken recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.


Maple-Mustard Baked Chicken
Enjoy this crunchy chicken at home for a family supper or take it along on a picnic to eat cold-no forks and knives required! For best flavor, shop for locally raised natural chicken and real maple syrup...............


Loaded Potato Bowl with Chicken and Broccoli
Cauliflower and potatoes mash into a creamy puree that has fewer calories than mashed or baked potatoes alone. Here, we top the puree with chicken and broccoli to make a satisfying and complete meal. The cheese, sour cream and bacon toppings make this easy dinner resemble a lower-calorie loaded baked potato.........


Huli Huli Chicken with Pineapple-Ginger Sauce
"Huli" is a Hawaiian word that means to turn over. Traditional versions of this dish are grilled, constantly turning the chicken back and forth as a rotisserie would. This easy recipe is made in the oven to save you time and elbow grease. Recipe adapted from Chef Greg Harrison, Pacific'O Restaurant..............



* Click the link below to get all the Healthy Baked and Roasted Chicken Recipes
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/18927/ingredients/meat-poultry/chicken/baked-roasted/

It's Nuts I tell you.....Fruit Chips

This week from the nuts.com website (https://nuts.com/) its FRUIT CHIPS. These Fruit Chips are crunchy and delicious snacks made from real fruit. Fruit including; banana, pineapple, honeydew, apple, and star fruit. This is just one of many healthy and delicious items that you can purchase at the Nuts site (https://nuts.com/) You can choose from items like; NUTS, DRIED FRUIT, CHOCOLATES and SWEETS, SNACKS, COFFEE and TEA, COOKING and  BAKING, and GIFTS. Most items may be purchased in small amounts or in bulk. Plus there's FREE 1-2 day shipping on orders over $59, see for details. So check out their site today! Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!



FRUIT CHIPS
Fruit chips are a crunchy and delicious snack made from real fruit. Want something sweet without

added sugar? Think you like our veggie chips? You haven't tried anything until you try these! Crunchy and naturally sweet fruit chips are unbelievably good and totally addicting. Just wait until you crunch into banana, pineapple, honeydew, apple, and star fruit. You will love them!

Ingredients
Banana, honeydew melon, pineapple, star fruit, apple, non hydrogenated, canola oil, dextrin. Packaged in the same facility as peanuts, tree nuts, soy, and milk products.

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 28g (~1 oz.)

Amount per serving
Calories 140
Calories from Fat 60
%DV
Total Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 20mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 6%
Dietary Fiber 4g 17%
Sugars 9g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A 6%
Vitamin C 2%
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Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Pineapples not only taste good.........


Pineapple is packed with nutrients, antioxidants and other helpful compounds, such as enzymes that can fight inflammation and disease. Pineapple and its compounds have been linked to many health benefits, including aiding digestion, boosting immunity and speeding up recovery from surgery, among others.

"Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week - Thai Pineapple Stir-Fried Rice

This week's Meatless Monday Recipe of the Week is -Thai Pineapple Stir-Fried Rice. A perfect pairing of Pineapple and Long Grain Brown Rice. Add in Onions, Broccoli, Carrots, Bell Peppers, Tomatoes, and Cashews and you have one delicious and healthy Vegetarian Thai Dish! It comes from one of my favorite Recipe Sites, the CooksRecipes website. The Cooks site just has endless recipes for all diets and cuisines soi check it out soon! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018!  https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Thai Pineapple Stir-Fried Rice
Colorful and luscious, this Thai restaurant classic can be made easily at home.

Recipe Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups raw long-grain brown rice
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, quartered and sliced

2 cups small broccoli florets
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 medium red or orange bell pepper, diced
3 to 4 scallions, sliced
2 medium tomatoes, diced
One 16-ounce can unsweetened pineapple chunks
1 cup light coconut milk
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 teaspoons minced fresh or jarred ginger
Cashews for topping (optional)

Cooking Directions:
1 - Combine the rice with 3 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a rapid simmer, then cover and simmer gently until the water is absorbed, 30 to 35 minutes.
2 - Shortly before the rice is done, heat the oil in a stir-fry pan or extra-wide skillet. Add the onion and sauté over medium heat until golden.
3 - Add the broccoli, carrots, and bell pepper. Turn the heat up to medium-high and stir-fry for 3 minutes or so, just until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
4 - Add the scallions, tomatoes, and pineapple chunks and continue to stir-fry for just a minute or two, just until the tomatoes soften slightly.
5 - Stir in the cooked rice, then add the coconut milk, curry powder, soy sauce, and ginger. Stir gently until all the ingredients are completely combined. Serve at once, passing around chopped cashews to top individual servings, if desired.
Makes 6 servings.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/mless/thai_pineapple_stir-fried_rice_recipe.html

"Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week - GINGERED ACORN SQUASH

This week's "Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week is - GINGERED ACORN SQUASH. Its from one my favorite Diabetic Recipe sites, the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine (https://diabeticgourmet.com/). The Diabetic Gourmet site is packed with Delicious, Diabetic Friendly Recipes along with info and tips on Diabetic Care and Management. So check it out today!


GINGERED ACORN SQUASH

Ingredients

2 acorn squash (about 3/4 pound each)

8-ounce can pineapple tidbits in their own juice, drained
3 tablespoons raisins (optional)
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon light margarine, melted
1 teaspoon freshly grated gingerroot

Directions

1 - Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly spray a 13x9x2-inch baking dish with vegetable oil spray.
2 - Cut squash in half. Scoop out and discard seeds. Put squash halves cut side up in baking dish.
3 - In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Spoon mixture into each squash cavity. Carefully pour a small amount of water around each squash. Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes.

Recipe Yield: Servings: 4

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 120
Fat: 1 grams
Sodium: 24 milligrams
Protein: 1 grams
Carbohydrates: 29 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/gingered-acorn-squash

Jennie - O Turkey Recipe of the Week - Hawaiian Turkey Hot Dogs

This week's Jennie - O Turkey Recipe of the Week - Hawaiian Turkey Hot Dogs. You'll be using JENNIE-O® Turkey Franks. With toppings including; a mixture of pineapple, jalapeno, honey, and onion. You can find this recipe along with all the other delicious and healthy recipes at the Jennie - O website. Enjoy and Make the Switch!   https://www.jennieo.com/

Hawaiian Turkey Hot Dogs

Get more creative with your turkey dogs by adding more zip than the usual mustard and ketchup defaults. This topping is a mixture of pineapple, jalapeno, honey, onion that just might change the way you do hotdogs forever.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups chopped fresh pineapple
¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
1 jalapeno, seeded minced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon honey
⅛ teaspoon salt
8 JENNIE-O® Turkey Franks
8 hot dog buns

DIRECTIONS

1) In medium bowl, combine pineapple, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, honey and salt; set aside.
2) Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Grill turkey franks 4 to 5 minutes or until slightly charred and heated through. Place turkey franks into buns. Top with pineapple mixture.

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING

Calories230
Protein9g
Carbohydrates30g
Fiber2g
Sugars8g
Fat9g
Cholesterol30mg
Sodium650mg
Saturated Fat2g
https://www.jennieo.com/recipes/1151-hawaiian-turkey-hot-dogs

Hawaiian Cake Roll

I'm passing along a recipe I came across, Hawaiian Cake Roll. There are several versions of this on many sites but I went with the one on the CooksRecipes website. The Cooks site is loaded with delicious dessert and Full-Menu recipes. They have a fantastic selection of  Diabetic Friendly recipes. So be sure to check them out if you're looking for that special Holiday recipe! Enjoy and Eat Healthy.  http://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Hawaiian Cake Roll
Recipe Ingredients:

1/2 cup almond slices, toasted

1/2 cup flaked coconut, toasted
1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple
1/2 cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 large eggs, separated
2/3 cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener - divided use
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2/3 cup sifted cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Cooking Directions:

1 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease bottom and sides of a 15x10x1-inch jellyroll pan; line pan with waxed paper; grease and flour waxed paper. Sprinkle almond slices and coconut evenly in pan. Set aside.
2 - Drain pineapple reserving 1/4 cup juice. Squeeze excess liquid from crushed pineapple; drain well on paper towels.
3 - Combine 1/2 cup Splenda® Granulated Sweetener, cornstarch, and reserved 1/4 cup pineapple juice, stirring until cornstarch is dissolved; stir in pineapple. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute. Spoon over almond slices and coconut. Set aside.
4 - Beat egg yolks at high speed with an electric mixer until thick and pale; gradually add 1/3 cup Splenda® Granulated Sweetener, beating constantly. Stir in oil and almond extract. Set aside.
5 - Beat egg whites at high speed until foamy; gradually add remaining 1/3 cup Splenda® Granulated Sweetener and corn syrup, beating until stiff but not dry. Fold beaten egg whites into egg yolk mixture.
6 - Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually fold into egg mixture. Spoon batter over pineapple filling, spreading evenly.
7 - Bake for 10 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Remove from oven.
8 - Sift 2 tablespoons powdered sugar on a cloth towel. Loosen cake from sides of pan using a narrow metal spatula and immediately turn out onto sugared towel. Starting at narrow end, roll cake; cool 30 minutes on a wire rack seam side down. Cut into 1-inch slices.
Makes 10 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/10 of recipe): Calories 190 | Calories from Fat 70 | Fat 7g (sat 2.0g) | Cholesterol 85mg | Sodium 130mg | Carbohydrates 26g | Fiber 2g | Sugars 13g | Protein 5g.
http://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/hawaiian_cake_roll_recipe.html

20 No-Guilt Diabetic Banana Bread Recipes (and Other Snacks Under 250 Calories)

From the Diabetic Living Online website its 20 No-Guilt Diabetic Banana Bread Recipes (and Other Snacks Under 250 Calories). Banana-Coconut Bread and Pineapple-Coconut Banana Bread are just 2 of the delicious and healthy recipes that you'll find. See them all at the Diabetic Living Online website, Enjoy!   http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/

20 No-Guilt Diabetic Banana Bread Recipes (and Other Snacks Under 250 Calories)

Banana bread is a classic comfort food that’s perfect for a diabetic breakfast or healthy snack. We’ve added delicious twists to classic banana bread recipes, plus included other recipes for carb-smart breakfasts and snack options for diabetes – all under 250 calories.



Banana-Coconut Bread

This beautiful banana bread boasts whole wheat flour and unsweetened light coconut milk, plus a crunchy topper. Enjoy a slice for a diabetes-friendly breakfast or snack at just 154 calories per serving......


Cherry-Berry Banana Bread

Mini loaves make great food gifts for the holidays or special occasions like baby showers or wedding showers. This low-fat banana bread recipe yields eight mini loaves to make a sweet treat any time of day or season.....


Pineapple-Coconut Banana Bread

This tropical-inspired banana bread is a healthy diabetic breakfast or brunch winner. Greek yogurt adds 4 grams of protein per slice with 19 grams of carb per serving......



* Click the link below to get all the 20 No-Guilt Diabetic Banana Bread Recipes (and Other Snacks Under 250 Calories)

http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/diabetic-recipes/healthy-diabetic-snacks/20-no-guilt-diabetic-banana-bread-recipes-and-other-snacks

Jennie - O Recipe of the Week - Island Turkey Tacos

For this week's Jennie - O Recipe of the Week - Island Turkey Tacos. Take a trip to the Islands  with this week's recipe, Island Turkey Tacos! Made with JENNIE-O® Savory Roast Turkey Breast Tenderloin along with pineapple, bell peppers, jalapeño pepper, and a lot of spices! It's all in this week's Jennie - O Recipe of the Week - Island Turkey Tacos! You can find this recipe along with all the other delicious and healthy Jennie - O recipes at the Jennie - O website, Enjoy!      https://www.jennieo.com/



Island Turkey Tacos

INGREDIENTS

1 (24-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Savory Roast Turkey Breast Tenderloin

¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups canned pineapple tidbits, drained
¼ cup diced onion
¼ cup diced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon diced jalapeño pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
10 whole grain tortillas


DIRECTIONS

1) Cook turkey tenderloin as specified on the package. Always cook to well-done 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer. While the tenderloin is cooking, make the jerk style seasoning mix and pineapple salsa.
2) To make jerk seasoning, in bowl combine brown sugar, allspice, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, cinnamon, cloves and cumin.
3) To make salsa, in bowl combine pineapple, onion, red bell pepper, jalapeño pepper, cilantro and lemon juice.
4) Shred turkey tenderloin and add to jerk seasoning mix. Stir to combine. Fill tortilla with turkey mixture and top with pineapple salsa.

Always cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING
Calories200
Protein15g
Carbohydrates28g
Fiber2g
Sugars10g
Fat3g
Cholesterol30mg
Sodium540mg
Saturated Fat1g

https://www.jennieo.com/recipes/987-island-turkey-tacos

Diabetic Dish of the Week - Pineapple Yogurt Dip

This week's Diabetic Dish of the Week is Pineapple Yogurt Dip. a delicious and fresh Dip that has Fat Free Cream Cheese, Yogurt, and Pineapple. You can find this recipe on the CooksRecipes website. The Cooks site has a fantastic selection of recipes for all tastes and cuisines, Enjoy!   http://www.cooksrecipes.com/

Pineapple Yogurt Dip


Cool and creamy, this dip makes a delicious centerpiece for a tray filled with assorted fresh fruits. Serve with brunch or as a healthy addition to a dessert buffet.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (8-ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened

1 (8-ounce) container fat-free plain yogurt
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained well
1/2 cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener

Cooking Directions:

Process cream cheese, yogurt, pineapple, and Splenda® Granulated Sweetener in a food processor or blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Spoon into a serving dish; cover and chill. Serve with assorted fresh fruit.
Makes 24 (2 tablespoons) servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/24 of recipe; 2 tablespoons): Calories: 30; Calories from Fat: 15; Total Fat: 1g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 5mg; Sodium: 50mg; Total Carbs: 2g; Dietary Fiber: 0g; Sugars: 2g; Protein: 2g.

http://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/pineapple_yogurt_dip_recipe.html

The Saturday Evening Dessert - Tropical Hummingbird Cake

This week's Saturday Evening Dessert is Tropical Hummingbird Cake. A lightened up version using Splenda and fat free cream cheese. Have your cake and make it healthier too! Several versions of the recipe on the net i went with one from one of my favorite sites, CooksRecipes. Cooks is just loaded with delicious and healthy recipes to satisfy all tastes, Enjoy!   http://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Tropical Hummingbird Cake

A tropical tasting cake, it is the next best thing to a tropical vacation in the middle of winter. Also known as a Bumblebee Cake.

Recipe Ingredients:

3 cups cake flour
1 1/4 cups Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener

1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup 1% buttermilk
1 cup applesauce
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 cups diced bananas
2 (8-ounce) containers fat-free cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup light butter
3/4 cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener
1 teaspoon banana extract

Cooking Directions:

1 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a large cookie sheet with sides, or an 17x11x1-inch jelly roll pan.
2 - Combine flour, 1 1/4 cups Splenda® Granulated Sweetener, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl. In a small bowl, beat together eggs, buttermilk, and applesauce; pour into dry ingredients, and stir until moistened. Do not beat. Stir in bananas, vanilla, pineapple, and pecans.
3 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until done. Cool on a wire rack.
4 - Beat together cream cheese, light butter, 3/4 cup Splenda® Granulated Sweetener, and 1 teaspoon banana flavoring until light and fluffy. Spread over the top of the cooled cake.
Makes 24 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/24 of recipe): Calories: 150; Calories from Fat: 45Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 35mg; Sodium: 310mg; Total Carbs: 21g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugars: 5g; Protein: 6g

http://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/tropical_hummingbird_cake_recipe.html

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Attention all Pineapple lovers.....

To pare pineapple easily cut into rings and peel each slice separately.

The Sunday Pizza - Monterey Jack Pita Pizza

This week's Sunday Pizza is Monterey Jack Pita Pizza. Ingredients of low-fat Monterey Jack cheese, Chicken, and Pineapple. All on top of a Whole Wheat Pita Bread! It's off the CooksRecipes website which has a fantastic selection of recipes for all cuisines.   http://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Monterey Jack Pita Pizza

Whole wheat pita bread and low-fat Monterey Jack cheese put a healthy spin on this flatbread pizza.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (6-inch) whole wheat pita bread
1/2 cup shredded low-fat Monterey Jack cheese
2 (1/8-inch thick) slices cooked deli chicken (1 ounce each), cut into strips
1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple or canned pineapple tidbits in its own juice, drained
3 teaspoons pizza or pasta sauce
2 teaspoons finely chopped green onion
Chopped flat-leaf parsley for garnish (optional)

Cooking Directions:

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Split pita into 2 rounds by placing pita flat on work surface and carefully cutting around the edge. Separate the 2 rounds and place, cut side up, on a work surface.
Spread each pita round with 1 1/2 teaspoons of pizza sauce. Top each pita with half of the cheese, chicken, pineapple, onion and parsley, if desired.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and edges are browned.
Makes 2 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/2 of recipe): Calories 230; Total Fat 7 g; Saturated Fat 4 g; Cholesterol 40 mg; Sodium 700 mg; Calcium 25% Daily Value; Protein 20 g (9 grams from dairy); Carbohydrates 24 g; Dietary Fiber 3 g.

http://www.cooksrecipes.com/mless/monterey_jack_pita_pizza_recipe.html

Sweet and Sour Turkey Meatballs w/ Sugar Snap Peas, Pineapple, Water Chestnuts, and White Rice

Dinner Tonight: Sweet and Sour Turkey Meatballs w/ Sugar Snap Peas, Pineapple, Water Chestnuts, and White Rice





After a light breakfast I took Mom up to Kroger so she could pick up a few items and while there

they had Coffee Makers on sale so I picked one up for Mom and Dad for Christmas. They've needed a new for a long time. I've never been a Coffee drinker, Green Tea is about it. I also stopped by McDonald's so she could pick their Breakfast up. Outside it was in the 50's and cloudy early, as day went on rain moved in. We have cooler weather moving in for the weekend they say, high in the 30's Saturday. The hospital called and I going Tuesday morning for my finger surgery. Shouldn't been in there but about 20 minutes. I'm having the cyst removed and they have to do it at the Hospital due to possible infection. Anyway not much else going on today. For dinner tonight something new, I prepared Sweet and Sour Turkey Meatballs w/ Sugar Snap Peas, Pineapple, Water Chestnuts, and White Rice.




Wanted something different tonight so it's Sweet and Sour Turkey Meatballs w/ Sugar Snap Peas, Choy Sweet Sour Sauce, Kroger fresh Sugar Snap Peas, 1 can of Dole Pineapple Tidbits, 1 can of Sliced water Chestnuts, and Uncle Ben's White Rice. Pineapple, Water Chestnuts, and White Rice. I had seen the Sweet and Sour Meatballs on an episode of Pioneer Woman so I thought I would do a version of that for dinner. Wasn't sure what to have with it so I raided the pantry and came out with the  Pineapple, Water Chestnuts, and White Rice. I had the Sugar Snap Peas in a container in the fridge. I used Honeysuckle White Turkey Meatballs, La






To prepare the Meatballs; I heated up a medium size skillet on medium heat (sprayed with Pam
Cooking Spray). Added the Turkey Meatballs. The meatballs are precooked so all you have to do is reheat them. So I added then to the skillet and topped them with La Choy Sweet Sour Sauce. I let them simmer, turning them several times, for 15 minutes; until they were heated through. Se the skillet aside, putting the lid on the skillet.

I then took another medium size skillet, sprayed it with Pam Cooking Spray and added 2 tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Heated this on medium heat also. As the skillet was heating I opened up the Sliced Water Chestnuts, draining the can of all the liquid. I then opened up the can of Dole Pineapple Tidbits, I drained the juice from the can and reserving it in a small bowl. The Sugar Snap Peas come in a sealed plastic container, just cut it open and gave the Peas a quick wash with water.






So the skillet is heated and I first add the Water Chestnuts, they take the longest to get done. Cooked

them for about 10 minutes, stirring often. I then added Sugar Snap Peas, these don't take long at all. Stirring the Peas and Chestnuts together. I turned the heat down to low and added the Pineapple Tidbits and the reserved Pineapple Juice. The amount of juice you add is up to your preference. I added about 1/4 of the juice. Continued cooking for another 5 minutes; turned the heat off and put the lid on the skillet. To prepare the Uncle Ben's White Rice is the easy part. It comes in a microwavable package; just heat for 90 seconds and serve! I love Uncle Ben's Rice, I don't care if you boil it or microwave it it always turns out perfect.




So to serve this, in a bowl, I made a bed of the White Rice. Topped it with Water Chestnuts, Sugar

Snap Peas, and Pineapple Tidbits. The topped that with the Turkey Meatballs, and chow down! This made one delicious dish! The Turkey Meatballs were incredible. The Meatballs absorbed all that Sweet and Sour Sauce and just made the Meatballs pop with flavor. Then you have the mixture of Water Chestnuts, Sugar Snap Peas, and Pineapple Tidbits. All just had such a fantastic flavor, the Pineapple Juice just tied all 3 ingredients together. With the bed of White Rice it made everything perfect, Rice is good with any dish! I'll have to add this to the "Keeper Recipes" I had a Diet Peach Snapple to drink. For dessert later a Jello Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Mousse.




Honeysuckle White Fresh Italian Style Turkey Meatballs

Product Description
Add traditional Italian taste to your pasta dishes with our Fresh Italian Style Turkey Meatballs.

They’re fully cooked and ready to heat and eat.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 3 oz (85.0 g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.0g 15%
Saturated Fat 3.0g 15%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 600mg 25%
Total Carbohydrates 6.0g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 17.0g

http://www.honeysucklewhite.com/ProductDetail.aspx?product_id=1

Diabetic Dish of the Week - Pineapple Yogurt Dip

This week's Diabetic Dish of the Week is Pineapple Yogurt Dip. Whether it's brunch or dessert this Diabetic Friendly Dish will hit the spot! It's off the CooksRecipes website which is full of healthy and delicious recipes and tips.    http://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html


Pineapple Yogurt Dip

Cool and creamy, this dip makes a delicious centerpiece for a tray filled with assorted fresh fruits. Serve with brunch or as a healthy addition to a dessert buffet.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (8-ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1 (8-ounce) container fat-free plain yogurt
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained well
1/2 cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener

Cooking Directions:

1 - Process cream cheese, yogurt, pineapple, and Splenda® Granulated Sweetener in a food processor or blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Spoon into a serving dish; cover and chill. Serve with assorted fresh fruit.
Makes 24 (2 tablespoons) servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/24 of recipe; 2 tablespoons): Calories: 30; Calories from Fat: 15; Total Fat: 1g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 5mg; Sodium: 50mg; Total Carbs: 2g; Dietary Fiber: 0g; Sugars: 2g; Protein: 2g.

http://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/pineapple_yogurt_dip_recipe.html

Saturday's Chili - Polynesian Chili

This week's Saturday's Chili - Polynesian Chili. Here's a twist for Chili, Polynesian Chili. It has Pork, Pineapple, Potatoes, Beans, and plenty of Spices! If your looking for a different Chili to try, here it is! It's from the CooksRecipes website which has an endless variety of meals and ideas. Check it out soon!  http://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html


Polynesian Chili

Give your chili a twist with this Polynesian slow cooker recipe. Serve with honey sweetened cornbread muffins.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds boneless pork, cut into 1-inch cubes

2 (15.5-ounce) cans great northern beans, drained
1 (14.5-ounce) Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup chopped green pepper
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 (20-ounce) pineapple chunks, drained

Cooking Directions:

Place all ingredients except pineapple in 3 1/2-quart slow cooker. Mix until well-combined. Cover. Cook on low heat setting 6 to 7 hours or until pork is tender, stirring once halfway through cooking time, if possible.
Stir in pineapple just before serving.
Makes 6 servings.

http://www.cooksrecipes.com/soup/polynesian_chili_recipe.html

The Sunday Pizza - Ham and Pineapple Pizza

Sunday's Pizza this week is a  Ham and Pineapple Pizza. From the http://www.food.com/ website. Another excellent recipe website!

Ham and Pineapple Pizza


INGREDIENTS
1 refrigerated baked pizza dough ("12-inch")

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup pizza sauce
2 cups chopped smoked ham
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, well drained
1⁄2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded provolone cheese

DIRECTIONS

1 - Brush pizza crust with olive oil, and spread pizza sauce evenly over crust.
2 - Top sauce evenly with ham and pineapple; sprinkle with cheeses.
3 - Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes or until cheese melts and crust is lightly browned.


Nutrition Info
Serving Size: 1 (1016 g)

Servings Per Recipe: 1

AMOUNT PER SERVING% DAILY VALUECalories 1130.5 Calories from Fat 542 48%Total Fat 60.2 g 92%Saturated Fat 32.4 g 161%Cholesterol 142.9 mg 47%Sodium 1979.5 mg 82%Total Carbohydrate 100.3 g 33%Dietary Fiber 13 g 51%Sugars 61.6 g 246%Protein 54.7 g 109%


http://www.food.com/recipe/ham-and-pineapple-pizza-28572

Clam Strips and Pop Corn Shrimp w/ Caribbean Rice

Dinner Tonight: Clam Strips and Pop Corn Shrimp w/ Caribbean Rice

It's been one of those gloomy and cold Winter's Day out today. Caught up on housework and a load of laundry. Went to Walgreen's for Mom and that was my day. Ran my new cordless sweeper and it works fantastic! Having not to deal with the cord issue makes it's easy to vacuum. Rummaged through the freezer and found a couple of items that sounded good for dinner tonight. Tonight I prepared Clam Strips and Pop Corn Shrimp w/ Caribbean Rice.

For the Clam Strips and Shrimp I used Seapak Clam Strips and Seapak Popcorn Shrimp. Both come frozen and breaded. Just bake the Clam Strips at 425 degrees for about 17 minutes and the Shrimp on 450 degrees for 11 minutes. Both come out hot and delicious, Seapak has always been one of the best in Frozen Seafood.

Then for the Caribbean Rice I used a box of Zatarain's Caribbean Rice Mix. First time using this but as all Zatarain's Products they're easy it's easy to prepare with spot on flavors. To prepare it start by mixing 2 cups water, Rice Mix and 1 tbsp. butter or margarine (optional) in 2-quart saucepan until well blended. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover. Then simmered for about another 22 minutes, until the rice was tender. Remove it the from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving and done! Wow, a perfect blend of sweet pineapple and the coconut with the vegetables and just the right amount of curry and the other spices. Found another new one for the Pantry! To serve I made a bed of the Caribbean Rice and topped it with the Clam strips and Popcorn Shrimp. This turned out to be one winning dish! Looking for a new Seafood Dish, you got to try this one out! For dessert later a Healthy Choice Dark Fudge Swirl Frozen Yogurt.








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CLAM STRIPS

Enjoy a coastal classic with our delicious, hand-shucked Atlantic Surf Clams, lightly seasoned and breaded to bake perfectly in minutes. This 12-ounce portion is ideal for an appetizer or quick seafood snack!


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Zatarain's New Orleans Style Caribbean Rice Mix

Product Description

Caribbean Rice Mix is a unique blend of sweet pineapple and coconut with savory vegetables and just the right amount of curry and other spices. This combination of flavors captures the authentic taste of New Orleans with an exotic twist.


Usage Tips

STOVE TOP DIRECTIONS
1. MIX 2 cups water, Rice Mix and 1 tbsp. butter or margarine (optional) in 2-quart saucepan until well blended. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover.
2. SIMMER 25 minutes or until rice is tender.
3. REMOVE from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS
1. MIX 2 cups hot water, Rice Mix and 1 tbsp. butter or margarine (optional) in 2 1/2-quart microwavable bowl until well blended. Cover.
2. MICROWAVE on HIGH 5 minutes. Stir. Microwave on MEDIUM (50% power) 15 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally. Let stand in microwave 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving.


Serving Size

1/3 cup dry mix (68g) - 1 cup prepared


Nutritional information

Calories: 250
Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 560mg
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 7g


http://www.mccormick.com/Zatarains/Products/Dinner-and-Side-Mixes/Rice-Mixes-and-Side-Dishes/Caribbean-Rice-Mix

Domino’s Chicken Fried Chicken Pizzas - Spicy Jalapeño-Pineapple

Dinner Tonight: Domino’s Chicken Fried Chicken Pizzas - Spicy Jalapeño-Pineapple








Our weather is miserable out today, the humidity level is around 70. No fun being outside today. I did go to Jungle Jim's International Market this morning. Stocked up on some Snapple, Boar's Head Meat and Cheese, Antipasto, Peanut Oil, and a couple of new Cheese I thought I would give a try. You could spend the day there and still not see everything, love that Market! Came home and then took Mom to a flooring store, we're going to replace the kitchen linoleum. Got my results back for my Sugar, Cholesterol, and such with everything looking real good. Didn't feel like cooking so the kitchen is closed and I tried something new from Domino's, the Domino’s Chicken Fried Chicken Pizzas - Spicy Jalapeño-Pineapple.

I had seen the commercials for the Domino’s Chicken Fried Chicken Pizzas - Spicy Jalapeño-Pineapple and finally gave in to it! I ordered Mom and Dad a Pizza and for myself the Chicken Specialty. I had seen bad reviews and good reviews of them so I thought I would see for myself. Basically it's fried chicken pieces covered in sauce, cheese, veggies and meat. Pizza with a breaded chicken crust—basically, all the makings of a pizza, except, instead of a traditional crust, the base for these dishes are pieces of fried chicken. They have 4 different kinds; Classic Hot Buffalo, Crispy Bacon & Tomato, Sweet BBQ Bacon, and the one I tried Spicy Jalapeño-Pineapple.








Of course Mom and Dad's Pizza was great, as always, and my Chicken was incredible! The toppings were perfect and the Chicken was cooked perfect! The serving size is 4 pieces but I went with 6 pieces, very hungry! 6 pieces were about 255 calories and about 23 carbs, not too bad at all. If you haven't tried them give them a try, I enjoyed them. For dessert later a weight Watchers Mini Dutch Chocolate and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Sandwich.

Domino's Specialty Chicken - Spicy Jalapeño-Pineapple

Ingredients: Fried boneless chicken, sweet mango habanero sauce, mozzarella cheese (again, "pizza cheese"), pineapple, jalapeño peppers, cheddar cheese.

Serving size: Four chicken pieces.

Servings per container: Three.

Nutrition facts per serving: 170 calories, 7 fat grams (including 2.5 grams saturated fat), 30 milligrams cholesterol, 610 milligrams sodium, 15 grams carbs, 1 gram dietary fiber, 7 grams sugar, 11 grams protein.


https://order.dominos.com/en/?route=1