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

Healthy Beef Stew Recipes

From the EatingWell website and Magazine its Healthy Beef Stew Recipes. Delicious and Healthy Beef Stew Recipes with recipes including; Hungarian Goulash, Low-Carb Beef Stew, and Slow-Cooker Beef Stew. Find these recipes and more all at the EatingWell website and also you subscribe to one of my favorite Magazines, the EatingWell Magazine. Each issue is loaded with recipes and cooking ideas. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  http://www.eatingwell.com/

Healthy Beef Stew Recipes

Find healthy, delicious beef stew recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.


Hungarian Goulash
Layer the vegetables, meat and tomato mixture in your slow cooker in the morning and let it cook it until dinner. All you'll need to do is prepare the noodles and this beef stew will be ready to serve..............


Low-Carb Beef Stew
Turnips lend an earthy flavor and a texture that is similar to potatoes—but with fewer carbs—to this rich and flavorful beef stew.............


Slow-Cooker Beef Stew
Load the crock pot and go with this stew recipe that's prepped in the morning and simmers all day so you'll come home to a Sunday-worthy dinner (and your house smelling downright heavenly). Tender beef, melt-in-your-mouth potatoes and carrots in a rich broth—this could be the best and easiest beef stew you've ever made...............



* Click the link below to get all the Healthy Beef Stew Recipes
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/22763/ingredients/meat-poultry/beef/main-dish/beef-stew/

Healthy Meat Main Dish Recipes

From the EatingWell website and Magazine its Healthy Meat Main Dish Recipes. Delicious and Healthy Meat Main Dish Recipes with recipes like;  Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Sweet and Sour Rhubarb Chutney, Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Sweet and Sour Rhubarb Chutney, and Jalapeño Popper Burgers. Find these recipes and more all at the EatingWell website. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  http://www.eatingwell.com/

Healthy Meat Main Dish Recipes

Find healthy, delicious recipes for main dish with meat, including meatballs, meatloaf and casserole recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.


Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Sweet and Sour Rhubarb Chutney
For this healthy grilled pork tenderloin recipe, we've paired the meat with a zesty sweet and sour rhubarb chutney for a classic flavor combo. Add a big green salad and grill-roasted potatoes for a quick and elegant dinner.............

Jalapeño Popper Burgers
We've taken a simple burger recipe and made it pop with an easy three-ingredient jalapeño cheese topping. Ground sirloin is lean ground beef made exclusively from the center loin cut. It has less connective tissue than regular ground beef for a super-tender burger.........


Instant-Pot Mojo Pork
In Cuba, lechon asado (roast pork) is marinated in mojo, a citrus-herb sauce. In this Instant-Pot pork recipe, the pressure cooker infuses similar flavor into pork shoulder. No pressure cooker? Braise the meat in a large pot in a 300°F oven for 4 to 5 hours..............



* Click the link below to get all the Healthy Meat Main Dish Recipes
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/22790/main-dishes/meat/

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

Restaurant Favorites Made Healthy

From the EatingWell website and Magazine its Restaurant Favorites Made Healthy. Delicious Restaurant Favorites Made Healthy with recipes like; General Tso's Chicken, Spicy Pecan Popcorn Chicken, and Sweet and Sour Pork. Find these recipes and more all at the EatingWell website. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  http://www.eatingwell.com/

Restaurant Favorites Made Healthy

From Chinese restaurant recipes like General Tso’s Chicken to Italian pasta dishes like Fettuccine Alfredo, our delicious homemade versions of restaurant favorites are healthier options that save you calories and money. Instead of going out to eat, make one of these healthy recipes at home.


General Tso's Chicken
In this healthy version of a General Tso's Chicken recipe, we cut the fat and sodium in half from the original version by not frying the chicken and by using half as much soy sauce in this Chinese-takeout favorite. Serve with steamed baby bok choy or sautéed spinach and steamed brown rice..............

Spicy Pecan Popcorn Chicken
These spicy and crunchy pecan-crusted chicken nuggets are paired with a quick, creamy ranch dip. If you can't find coarse breadcrumbs, substitute Grape-Nuts cereal instead...........


Sweet and Sour Pork
 Pineapple, tomato and pork combine in a sweet-tangy sauce in this easy, bright- flavored sweet and sour pork stir-fry. This dish does have a fair amount of acid (from vinegar, tomatoes and pineapple), which can affect the patina of your wok. So remove the food from the wok as soon as you're done cooking, and if your wok shows any signs of rusting, reseason it (see Tips).........



* Click the link below to get all the Restaurant Favorites Made Healthy
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/22178/main-dishes/restaurant-favorites/slideshow/restaurant-favorites-made-healthy/

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

Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe of the Week - KOFTA KEBABS

This week's Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe of the Week is - KOFTA KEBABS. Perfect Appetizer or that Main Dish for Dinner. Made using Wild Idea Buffalo Ground Chuck along with Spices, and Shallot. Also they've included the recipe for the Tzatziki Sauce with ingredients of; Cucumber, fresh Dill, Cilantro, Garlic, Yogurt, and Lemon Juice. You can find this recipe or purchase the Wild Idea Buffalo Ground Chuck along with all the other Wild Idea Products at the Wild Idea Buffalo website. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  https://wildideabuffalo.com/


KOFTA KEBABS
Aromatic herbs and the slightly sweet, clean goodness of Wild Idea’s grass-fed/finished Ground Chuck makes for a winning combination. This recipe makes a wonderful appetizer or could also be served as an entrée.

Ingredients:

3 – tablespoons olive oil
1 – pound ground chuck
½ - cup minced shallot
1 – cup chopped parsley
1 – teaspoon salt
1 – teaspoon black pepper
½ - teaspoon allspice
1 – teaspoon chili flake
1 – teaspoon cardamom
1 – teaspoon cumin
pinch – paprika
zest – of one lemon
skewers soaked in water

Preparation:

1 - Add two tablespoons olive oil to a bowl and crumble in Ground Chuck and remaining ingredients.
2 - Mix together until well incorporated.
3 - Divide between 16 skewers and form meat around skewer.
4 - Place in the freezer for 1 hour or refrigerate for two plus hours.
In a large skillet over medium high heat add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
5 - Add kebob skewers and brown on each side for 1minute or until meat is browned. Turn and repeat on other side.
6 - Turn kabobs on their edges, leaning first up to edge of pan and lightly brown for 30 seconds. Repeat and do other edge.
7 - Remove from heat and serve.
Accompany Kofta Kebobs with pita bread, sugar snap peas, cucumbers, baby arugula and Tzatziki Sauce.

Tzatziki Sauce

My version of this Middle Eastern favorite dipping sauce. Adjust ingredients to your preference.

½ - cucumber, half peeled, chopped
2 – tablespoons fresh dill
½ - cup cilantro
1 or 2 – cloves garlic
1½ - cups whole fat yogurt
2 – tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Preparation:

*Process cucumber, dill, cilantro and garlic in food processor. *Pour cucumber mixture through cheesecloth lined strainer to remove water. *Transfer solid cucumber mixture to a bowl and add yogurt and lemon juice. Stir to incorporate. *Season to taste. Chill to set.

https://wildideabuffalo.com/blogs/recipes/kofta-kebabs

Quick Dinner Recipes for Busy Families

From the EatingWell website and Magazine its Quick Dinner Recipes for Busy Families. Delicious and Healthy Quick Dinner Recipes for Busy Families with recipes like; Quinoa Veggie Burger, Shrimp Fried Rice, and Maple-Chili Glazed Pork Medallions. Find these recipes and more all at thew EatingWell website. Plus don't forget to subscribe to one of my favorite Cooking Magazines, the EatingWell Magazine. So Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  http://www.eatingwell.com/

Quick Dinner Recipes for Busy Families

20 weeknight-friendly dinner recipes for a month of easy meals.


Quinoa Veggie Burger
Even meat-lovers will crave this vegetarian burger: toasted pecans, mushrooms, Cheddar cheese, fresh herbs and red quinoa pack this recipe full of delicious flavor. Red quinoa gives the burgers the perfect color, but white quinoa is fine too. These quinoa veggie burger patties hold together well for freezing, making for a quick and easy meal. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator before cooking. Serve with your favorite burger garnishes......


Shrimp Fried Rice
This healthy shrimp fried rice recipe is packed with vegetables and makes 4 generous servings, so you'll need to use a large skillet that is at least 12 inches wide. A large wok also works well. If you have cooked rice on hand, omit Step 1 and add 2 1/2 cups cooked rice to the pan in Step 5..........


Maple-Chili Glazed Pork Medallions
Pork medallions are quick and easy to prepare, and are particularly tasty with a maple-chili glaze..........



* Click the link below to get all the Quick Dinner Recipes for Busy Families
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/22353/cooking-methods-styles/quick-easy/dinner/busy-families/slideshow/quick-dinner-recipes-for-busy-families/

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

Spicy Turkey Kabobs with Tangy Yogurt Sauce

I have a second Jennie - O Turkey Kabob Recipe to pass along, Spicy Turkey Kabobs with Tangy Yogurt Sauce. This one is made using JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey and also includes the recipe for the Tangy Yogurt Sauce. You can find this recipe along with all the other delicious and healthy recipes at the Jennie - O Turkey website. Enjoy and Make the SWITCH in 2019!  https://www.jennieo.com/

Spicy Turkey Kabobs with Tangy Yogurt Sauce
This is a Gluten Free Recipe.

This recipe is under 300 calories per serving, and these no-gluten turkey kabobs are baked with garlic, mint and coriander. It’s a mouth-watering Middle Eastern dinner on a stick!

INGREDIENTS

KABOBS
1 (16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey
½ cup finely chopped yellow onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground mustard
½ teaspoon salt, if desired
½ teaspoon black pepper

SAUCE
¾ cup plain low-fat yogurt
¼ cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
½ teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon ground cumin
fresh cilantro, mint or parsley, for garnish

DIRECTIONS
1) For kabobs: Heat oven to 400°F. In large mixing bowl combine turkey, onion, 1 tablespoon garlic, mint, 2 teaspoons cumin, coriander, mustard, salt and black pepper. There will be about 2½ cups of mixture. Form mixture into balls, directly onto the skewers. Meatballs should be approximately 1½-inches across with the skewer running through the middle. Leave about ½-inch between each meatball. Place skewers on non-stick baking sheet. Skewers should be evenly spaced and not touching. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until meatballs are well-done, 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer. Turn meatballs once halfway through cooking.

2) Prepare sauce while the kabobs are baking. In bowl of food processor or blender combine yogurt, mustard, cilantro, 1 teaspoon garlic, lemon juice and ½ teaspoon ground cumin. Blend until smooth. Sauce should be the consistency of thick cream.

3) To serve: Place 1 (12-inch) skewer on each plate. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon sauce and garnish with cilantro, mint or parsley.

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

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION

PER SERVING

Calories 160
Protein 17g
Carbohydrates 6g
Fiber 1g
Sugars 3g
Fat 7g
Cholesterol 55mg
Sodium 290mg
Saturated Fat 2g
https://www.jennieo.com/recipes/408-spicy-turkey-kabobs-with-tangy-yogurt-sauce

Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe of the Week - DRUNKEN KIDNEYS

This week’s Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe of the Week – Drunken Kidneys. You’ll be using Wild Idea Buffalo Kidney to prepare along with White Wine to get it to that Drunken Stage! A perfect hors d’oeuvre for your next gathering! You can find this recipe and purchase the Wild Idea Buffalo Kidneys along with all the other Wild Idea Products at the Wild Idea Buffalo website. So Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! http://wildideabuffalo.com/

Drunken Kidneys

Meat guru, Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall, inspired this recipe. In his rendition, he states that, “If you don’t like kidney, or you’re not quite sure, this recipe will convert you.” I fell in the “not quite sure category”, but I also believe it’s important to consume the whole animal, so thought I would give it a try. I was quickly converted. It is a delicious dish, and would make a terrific hors d’oeuvre for your next party.

Ingredients:

1 – Wild Idea Buffalo Kidney
1 – cup milk
2 – tablespoons olive oil
1 – teaspoon salt
1 – teaspoon black pepper
1 – cup mushrooms, chopped
2 – tablespoons cider vinegar
¼ – cup red current or plum jelly
1 – cup dry sherry
1 – cup white wine
2 – teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
¼ – teaspoon cayenne, *I added more
1 – tablespoon, Dijon mustard
1 – tablespoon cream or sour cream
fresh parsley and chives, chopped

Preparation:
1) Rinse kidney, pat dry, and cut into pieces. Place kidney in a bowl and cover with the milk. Soak for 2 to 24 hours. Drain the milk from the kidney and pat dry.

2) In a sauté pan over medium high heat, heat oil. Add the kidney and season with the salt and pepper. Sauté until browned, tossing or stirring occasionally.

3) Stir in the mushrooms and sauté for a couple more minutes.

4) Add the cider vinegar and then the jelly. Stir to incorporate.

5) Add the sherry, wine, Worcestershire, cayenne, and Dijon. Stir to incorporate. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 30 minutes.

6) Remove lid and stir in cream. Season to taste, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve with toast points

http://wildideabuffalo.com/blogs/recipes/54673217-drunken-kidneys

Healthy Fish and Seafood Recipes

From the EatingWell website and Magazine its Healthy Fish and Seafood Recipes. Delicious and Healthy Fish and Seafood Recipes with recipes including; Sweet Chili and Pistachio Mahi Mahi, Tortilla Chip Flounder with Black Bean Salad, and Wild-Caught Salmon Satay with Asian-Style Pesto. Find these recipes and more all at the EatingWell website. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  http://www.eatingwell.com/

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


Sweet Chili and Pistachio Mahi Mahi
Mild tasting mahi mahi gets a spicy and nutty infusion with this crunchy chili-pistachio coating. Served with a quinoa salad, this healthy meal is ready in just 45 minutes........


Tortilla Chip Flounder with Black Bean Salad
This 40-minute recipe pairs a vibrant black bean salad with baked flounder. The flounder is coated in a cayenne pepper and tortilla chip crust adding a bit of heat to this Mexican-inspired meal.........


Wild-Caught Salmon Satay with Asian-Style Pesto
Pesto doesn't always have to be of the Italian variety. In this dinner recipe, the pesto is Asian-inspired—full of mint, parsley, lemongrass, and ginger. Served with wild salmon satay and brown rice, this dish will please everyone at the table.........



* Click the link below to get all the Healthy Fish and Seafood Recipes
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SUGAR FREE BLUEBERRY BANNOCK

I came across a delicious sounding Pastry Recipe, SUGAR FREE BLUEBERRY BANNOCK. I 've never heard of this one but it is described as a flat quick bread that is often cut into wedges, like scones. So if you like Scones, you'll like this! Plus its Diabetic Friendly, 130 calories. The recipe is from the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website which has a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes. Be sure to check it out! So Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!   https://diabeticgourmet.com/

SUGAR FREE BLUEBERRY BANNOCK
Bannock is a flat quick bread that is often cut into wedges, like scones. This is a whole-wheat, baked version of a traditional Aboriginal recipe. Canola oil helps produce a light and tender crumb for this blueberry bannock recipe.

Recipe Yield: 8

Ingredients

1 cup whole-wheat flour (250 mL)

1 cup all-purpose flour (250 mL)
3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (175 mL)
2 Tbsp baking powder (30 mL)
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (2 mL)
1/8 tsp salt (.5 mL)
1/2 cup skim milk (125 mL)
1/2 cup water (125 mL)
1 Tbsp canola oil (15 mL)

Directions
1 - Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
2 - In bowl, combine flours, blueberries, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
3 - Stir in milk, water and canola oil and, using hands, moisten all ingredients, handling dough as little as possible.
4 - Turn dough out of bowl and place on lightly floured surface.
5 - Using hands, form disc about 1/2-inch (1-cm) thick and about 9-10 inches (22-25 cm) in diameter. If necessary, sprinkle with flour to keep dough from sticking. Cut into 8 wedges.
6 - Place wedges on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until bannock is golden brown.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:

Calories: 130
Fat: 2 grams
Fiber: 2 grams
Sodium: 340 milligrams
Protein: 5 grams
Carbohydrates: 24 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/sugarfree-blueberry-bannock

Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe of the Week – LASAGNA

This week’s Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe of the Week is – LASAGNA. Here’s a recipe that will take your Lasagna to a higher level! Lasagna using Wild Idea Buffalo Italian Sausage. I made Italian Buffalo Meatballs using the Buffalo Italian Sausage, delicious! You can find this recipe and purchase the Wild Idea Buffalo Italian Sausage along with all the other Wild Idea Products. So Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! https://wildideabuffalo.com/

LASAGNA
This month’s recipe is for Italian Buffalo Sausage Lasagna. It’s a great dish to prepare in advance, to have for days that run too short, or when you are just too tired. There is something about a hot meal at the end of a long day that is so rewarding. A gift really, that says thank you.

(serves 4 to 6)

Ingredients:

1 – Batch Buffalo Meat Sauce

1 – pkg. no boil lasagna sheets
1 – lb. fresh mozzarella, sliced
8oz. – Parmesan, grated
* optional roasted zucchini

Buffalo Meat Sauce Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 – pound Wild Idea Buffalo Italian Sausage
1 – onion, diced
1 tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoon dried crushed fennel
½ teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely diced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 – cup red wine
1 quart crushed tomatoes, (rinse jar with 1 cup water)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Preparation of Sauce:

1 – Heat olive oil in heavy sauce pan over medium high heat.
2 – Coarsely crumble in Buffalo Italian Sausage and stir once.
3 – Add onion, garlic and dried spices. Stir to incorporate. Continue to cook until sausage is lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
4 – Add red wine and stir.

5 – Add remaining ingredients. Let ingredients come to full heat, stirring occasionally.
6 – Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes or until desired thickness is achieved. Stir occasionally.
7 – Season to taste.
Assembly:

1 – Lightly oil lasagna pan or casserole dish.
2 – Cover bottom of pan with one cup meat sauce.
3 – Layer with lasagna sheets, meat sauce, and mozzarella. (Roasted zucchini may be added to layers if you choose.)
4 – Repeat layers 2 to 3 times based on pan size, ending with a thin layer of meat sauce on top.
5 – Cover with foil and bake at 375* for 45 minutes or until bubbly.
6 – Cover top with grated Parmesan and allow to melt or lightly brown.
https://wildideabuffalo.com/blogs/recipes/93462721-lasagna




Wild Idea Buffalo 1 LB. ITALIAN SAUSAGE

What do you get when you cross a bison and Italian spices? A way to indulge in a fantastic Italian Sausage, with fewer consequences. Tasting straight from the corner meat shop, it creates a healthier form of Italian dishes, without sacrificing a bit of flavor. Once you’ve tried it will be a staple in your house!
https://wildideabuffalo.com/products/1-lb-italian-sausage

Diabetic Dish of the Week - FALL-APART BEER BRISKET

This week's Diabetic Dish of the Week is a recipe for FALL-APART BEER BRISKET. Drooling just at the name of it! Made using Beef Brisket along with a Dark Stout Beer. This recipe will make some mouth-watering sandwiches! The recipe comes the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website which has a Diabetic Friendly recipes to please everyone! So check it out today! Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  https://diabeticgourmet.com/

FALL-APART BEER BRISKET

Ingredients

2 Tbsp canola oil (30 mL)

1 1/2 lb trimmed beef brisket (750 g)
canola oil cooking spray
1 1/2 cups diced onion (about 1 large onion) (375 mL)
2 tsp minced garlic (10 mL)
1 bottle (12 oz/341 mL) dark stout beer
2 Tbsp cider vinegar (30 mL)
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves (7 mL)
1 tsp dried thyme leaves (5 mL)
3 Tbsp steak sauce (45 mL)
3 Tbsp no-salt-added tomato paste (45 mL)
1/2 tsp salt (2 mL)
6 multigrain bread slices


Directions

1 - Heat 1 Tbsp (15 mL) of canola oil in large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Brown beef 3 minutes on each side. Place beef in slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Heat remaining 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil, cook onions 4 minutes or until beginning to brown, stirring frequently. Stir in garlic and cook 15 seconds.

2 - Remove skillet from heat and stir in garlic, beer, vinegar, oregano, thyme, steak sauce, and tomato paste. Stir until well blended and pour over beef in slow cooker, making sure that beef is covered completely with liquid.

3 - Cover and cook on low setting for 6 hours. Remove beef and place on cutting board. Stir salt into slow cooker mixture. Thinly slice beef (it will shred automatically as you slice). Return beef to slow cooker and stir. Cover and let stand 15 minutes to absorb flavors.

4 - To serve, place strainer in large bowl, strain beef mixture, shaking off excess liquid and place in serving bowl. Serve juices alongside. Place equal amounts of shredded beef on warmed multigrain bread slices (2 oz/60 g per serving) as open-faced sandwiches. Spoon desired amount of liquid over each.

NOTES:
A hearty, comfort food meal with rich flavor. Buy beef brisket that weighs almost 2 pounds before trimming as there is quite a bit of fat to discard. If a sliced brisket is preferred over the shredded variety, cook about 30 minutes less than recommended above. Serving size: 1/2 cup (125 mL) beef, 1/3 cup (75 mL) sauce.


Recipe Yield: Yield: 6 servings
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:

Calories: 300
Fat: 10 grams
Saturated Fat: 2 grams
Fiber: 3 grams
Sodium: 500 milligrams
Cholesterol: 45 milligrams
Protein: 29 grams
Carbohydrates: 18 grams

https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/fall-apart-beer-brisket

One of America's Favorites - Hot link (sausage) MONDAY

Hot chorizo links

A hot link also referred to as a "red link" is a type of sausage often associated with the cuisine of the Southern United States, featured commonly as a part of American barbecue, soul food, and Cajun and Louisiana Creole cuisines. It is sometimes referred to as a "Louisiana hot link". It is also a part of Texan cuisine and the cuisine of Chicago, Illinois. The hot link is usually prepared using pork, beef, or a combination of both. It is sometimes used as an ingredient in other dishes, such as jambalaya and gumbo. Hot link sausages are mass-produced by some companies in the United States.

Pork or beef, or a blend of both, is typically used as the primary meat ingredient. The hot link can be spiced using red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper. Additional spices may be used, such as thyme, paprika, crushed bay leaves and onion flakes. Hot link sausages are sometimes smoked.

By location:
Louisiana
In Southern Louisiana, where Cajun cuisine is abundant, a hot link sausage on a bun is consumed more frequently than hot dogs.

Texas
In Texas, the hot link is typically prepared with beef, and is usually cooked over indirect heat. Common sides to accompany the Texas hot link includes sliced white bread, crackers, orange cheese, onion slices and pickles. In Pittsburg, Texas, the hot link is a popular food and has been produced there since 1897. In Pittsburg, hot links are typically broiled or baked to the point of having a "half-burned look". In 1983, Pittsburg Hot Link Packers, Inc. in Pittsburg, Texas was producing 12,000 pounds of hot links per week. Almost all of the hot links produced by Pittsburg Hot Link Packers were consumed within 100 miles of Pittsburg during this time.

Illinois
In Chicago, Illinois, hot links are typically prepared using pork, may be spiced with pepper, fennel and sage, and are typically covered with a barbecue sauce. They are commonly available at soul food barbecue restaurants in the city's south side, often served with french fries and white bread. They may be slow cooked in a barbecue pit.

Healthy Chicken Leg Recipes

From the EatingWell website and Magazine its Healthy Chicken Leg Recipes. Find Delicious and Healthy Chicken Leg Recipes with recipes including; Cacciatore-Style Chicken, Louisiana Chicken Drumsticks and Tomatoes, and Filipino Chicken Adobo. Find these recipes and more all at the EatingWell website. Plus don't forget to subscribe to one of my favorite Magazines, The EatingWell Magazine. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  http://www.eatingwell.com/

Healthy Chicken Leg Recipes

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

Cacciatore-Style Chicken
Cacciatore is Italian for hunter. This slow-cooker chicken is prepared hunter-style—with onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, and herbs...........


Louisiana Chicken Drumsticks and Tomatoes
Get a taste of the south with this chicken drumstick recipe. Thyme, hot sauce and black pepper lend flavor to this perfect weeknight dinner option..........


Filipino Chicken Adobo
Perhaps the most famous dish in the Filipino repertoire, chicken adobo has as many versions as there are cooks in the Philippines. Some recipes omit garlic, others add coconut milk, some feature brothy sauce, and others reduce that liquid to an intense glaze. Try this healthy recipe first (with plenty of white rice), then the next time around, go wild.



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Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe of the Week – Caldo De Bisonte (Bison Soup)

This week’s Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe of the Week is - Caldo De Bisonte (Bison Soup). You'll be using the Wild Idea Buffalo BBQ Short Rib Strips. Add in your Spices, Tomatoes, Cabbage, Onions, New Potatoes, Zucchini, Corn, and you’re set! Plus it’s made in the Crock Pot so it’s one easy clean up! You can find this recipe or purchase any of the Wild Idea Products all at the Wild Idea Buffalo website. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  http://wildideabuffalo.com/


Caldo De Bisonte (Bison Soup)

Crock Pot Notes: The first rule is, know your Crock Pots heat cycle temperatures. After my first failed recipe attempt, due to my Crock Pot low setting being too hot, I replaced it with a newer model that has more options. Low should be a simmer with small bubbles breaking the surface, no more then 200*. Recipe Notes: Vegetables for this dish are often left in larger pieces and corn still on the cob. For eating convenience I have made them spoon size edible.

Ingredients:

1 – Tb. olive oil

1 – 3 lb. BBQ Short Rib StripsCaldo de Bisonte (Bison Soup)
2 – tsp. salt
2 – tsp. black pepper
2 – tsp. cumin
2 – tsp. coriander
1 – tsp. cardamom
3 – cloves garlic, minced
1 – quart water
1 – 10oz. can diced tomatoes
2 – cups buffalo stock or organic chicken broth
¼ – cup fresh lime juice
½ – cabbage, chopped
½ – onion, chopped
4 – carrots, peeled and sliced
6 to 8 – new potatoes, par-boiled and quartered
2 – small zucchini, quartered and sliced
1 – 16oz. bag frozen corn

Preparation:

1.) Pre-heat Crock Pot to highest temperature.

2.) Rinse ribs, pat dry and cut into 3 to 4 pieces, with bone in each piece.

3.) Mix all of the dry spices together and divide into two dishes.

4.) Add ribs, half of the spice mixture, water and diced tomatoes to Crock Pot, cover and bring to a boil.Wild Idea

5.) Reduce heat to low and set Crock Pot for 8 hours.

6.) Skim off any visible fat or foam form the top. (At this point you can refrigerate, allowing fat or foam to settle on top, making it easy to remove. I would allow ribs & broth to set over night or until ready to use. Bring to full heat and continue.)

7.) Turn heat to high. Add additional stock and remaining spices and allow it to come to boil, this step for ½ hour. Pour yourself a glass of wine and go sit on the deck.

8.) Add vegetables to Crock Pot and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for ½ hour. Freshen your wine, return to deck or garden.

9.) Season to taste. Serve in bowls and garnish with cilantro or *Pico de Gallo. *Recipe included with purchase.Accompany with grilled quesadilla’s or warm tortillas.
https://wildideabuffalo.com/blogs/recipes/55953025-caldo-de-bisonte-bison-soup

Recipes for a Healthy Gut

From the EatingWell website and Magazine its Recipes for a Healthy Gut. Fiber Rich, Healthy, Delicious Recipes for a Healthy Gut. Find recipes like; Lemony Linguine with Spring Vegetables, Miso Vegetable Soup, and Korean Turkey Burgers with Kimchi. Find these recipes and more all at the EatingWell website. So Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  http://www.eatingwell.com/

Recipes for a Healthy Gut
Looking to improve digestion and boost immunity? Look no further than EatingWell's quick and easy recipes featuring probiotic and fiber-rich foods known to help feed a healthy gut.


Lemony Linguine with Spring Vegetables
Instead of cooking pasta in a huge pot of water, here we use just 3 1/2 cups for this one-pot pasta recipe. When the pasta is al dente, most of the water has evaporated and the bit that's left is thickened with the starch that cooks off the pasta. With just a few add-ins like lemon and Parmesan cheese you have a delicious silky sauce. Want to use up your veggie stash in the freezer? Swap in 8 ounces frozen spinach for fresh...........


Miso Vegetable Soup
Tofu, rice and plenty of vegetables transform miso soup from a light accompaniment into a dish that's substantial enough to leave you feeling satisfied..............


Korean Turkey Burgers with Kimchi
Korean chile paste (also known as gochujang) blended into the ground turkey makes this turkey burger recipe incredibly moist and flavorful. Top these healthy turkey burgers with kimchi--a fermented mixture of cabbage and other vegetables--which can be found near other refrigerated Asian ingredients or near sauerkraut or pickles in well-stocked supermarkets or natural-foods stores............



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Cumin Spiced Pork Tenderloin w/ Roasted Butternut Squash and Golden Hominy

Dinner Tonight: Cumin Spiced Pork Tenderloin w/Roasted Butternut Squash and Golden Hominy








To start my morning off I prepared Turkey Goetta, Hash Browns, and Toast. For the Turkey Goetta I

used Glier's Turkey Goetta, best by far! I just sliced a few slices off and lightly fried them in Extra Light Olive Oil. Then I also prepared some Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns. I also toasted a slice of Aunt Millie's Light Whole Grain Bread that I topped with some Smucker's Sugar Free Blackberry Jam. I also had a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. After Breakfast I did a couple of loads of laundry. Then after Lunch I took my car up and had it washed and I vacuumed the inside. Then went to the ATM and then dropped off a few letters at the Post Office. For Dinner tonight I prepared a Cumin Spiced Pork Tenderloin w/ Roasted Butternut Squash and Golden Hominy.

I purchased the Simple Truth Pork Tenderloin from Kroger yesterday, just over 1 1/2 lbs. To make the dish I’ll need; 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 pork Tenderloin, 1 tbsp Roasted Cumin, 1 tsp Garlic Powder, 1 tsp Chili Powder, 1 teaspoon Sea Salt, 1/2 teaspoon Hungarian Paprika, 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper. To prepare it preheat oven to 350°. Combine all the Ingredients; rub it all over the pork. Let stand 20 minutes. Heat the oil in a Cast Iron Skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork to pan; cook 4 minutes, browning on all sides. From the stove to the oven; Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until a thermometer registers 155° (slightly pink), turning after 7 minutes. Remove from the skillet into a platter or dish and let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Then get ready to enjoy one delicious Pork Tenderloin! Fantastic combo of Spices, which makes one incredible Crust on the Pork with the inside being tender and moist! This is my favorite Pork Recipe by far!

Then for one side I prepared some Roasted Butternut Squash, easy recipe for some delicious
Butternut Squash! I purchased 1 small package of Diced Butternut Squash at Kroger. They sell packages of it that they dice up. This is a lot easier than peeling and seeding one yourself, especially if you don’t have a good knife to cut it. I’ll need; 1 package of Diced Butternut Squash, Walnut Pieces, 1 tablespoons Extra Light Olive Oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick Grinder Sea Salt, and 1 teaspoon McCormick Grinder Peppercorn Medley.



To prepare it; Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the Squash on a sheet pan and drizzle with the
Olive Oil, add the Walnut Pieces, Salt, and Peppercorn and toss well. Arrange the squash in one layer and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, until the Squash is tender, turning once with a spatula. And done, very easy to prepare. With the small amount of Seasoning and Olive Oil, it really brings out the flavor of Butternut Squash! The Walnuts work perfect with the Squash. I really love Butternut Squash!



For another side dish I opened up a can of one of my favorite side dishes, Kroger Brand Golden
Hominy, and its been a while since I’ve any. For those that has never had or heard of Hominy; Hominy is a food made from kernels of corn which are soaked in an alkali solution of either lime or lye. The corrosive nature of the solution removes the hull and germ of the corn and causes the grain itself to puff up to about twice its normal size. There is White and Golden Hominy, my favorite is the Golden Hominy. If you’ve never tried it do, makes a delicious side dish! For Dessert/Snack later a bowl of Skinny Pop – Pop Corn and a Coke zero to drink.





Natural Pork TenderloinNatural Pork Tenderloin

Simple Truth Natural Pork comes from pigs raised humanely on family farms, and fed an all-vegetarian diet as nature intended. This results in pork that is tender and flavorful — the way pork should taste.
• No antibiotics — ever
• No added hormones — ever
• No preservatives
• No artificial colors or flavors — ever
• Always 100% vegetarian-fed

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