Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Cast Iron Skillets...


I love my Cast Iron Skillet! You can prepare a dish on the stove in it and move it right into the oven! Versatile and Easy to clean. Below are just a few reasons to have one.

* You can use a cast iron skillet in the oven, at any temperature. Most cookware comes with heat warnings. Even most stainless steel cookware isn’t supposed to go over 450/500 degrees in an oven. Cast iron? comes in handy for making corn bread, frittatas, and flat bread.

* Cast iron is easy to clean up. Not only does food easily lift off from cast iron cookware, soap is not needed or recommended, since it erodes the seasoning. The soap will break up the tiny oil molecules that are embedded on the pan that help make it nonstick. If you need to scrub your cast iron pan, use salt!

* Boost your iron intake from eating food cooked in cast iron cookware. This vital mineral is crucial for maintaining energy levels, and it helps strengthen immune systems.

* Because cast iron cookware is made from the same base material that builds engine blocks, they are guaranteed to last a very, very long time. In fact, the more you cook with it, the better (and more seasoned) it gets.

* Cooks looking to replace non-stick cookware often investigate stainless steel. However, a high-end, 12-inch stainless skillet runs well over $100, while a similar-sized cast iron one costs less than $30.

Prime Rib w/ Savory Herb Potatoes, Cut Green Beans, and Whole Baby Carrots

Dinner Tonight: Prime Rib w/ Savory Herb Potatoes, Cut Green Beans, and Whole Baby Carrots






For Breakfast on this Christmas Morning I toasted a Healthy Life Whole Grain English Muffin and added a few slices of Boar's Head Sweet Slice Ham, for a light Breakfast Sandwich. After we were done with Breakfast we opened gifts and afterwards mad a few phone calls to friends and relatives wishing them a Merry Christmas! For our Christmas Dinner we are having Prime Rib w/ Savory Herb Potatoes, Cut Green Beans, and Whole Baby Carrots.

We couldn't decide on what to have for Christmas Dinner. While I was at Meijer a few days ago I seen they had some small Prime Ribs so I grabbed one of those. I like Prime Rib but it's so overpriced. This was one that weighed just over 3 ibs., 3.11 lbs. Just the right size for myself and Mom and Dad. As most Prime Rib Roasts it was very easy to prepare.

I preheated the oven on 325 degrees. I took a small roaster pan and sprayed it Pam Cooking Spray and I rubbed a light coat of Extra light Olive Oil on it. Once the oven was heated I put the Roast in the pan and baked it for about 49 minutes. I took the pan out and checked the internal temperature with my meat thermometer and it was right where we wanted at 121 degrees.

I let the Roast sit for 10 minutes before slicing it. The Roast was cooked to a perfect Medium Rare. The Roast came moist and juicy! Cutting in to it was very tender and has an excellent taste. We'll definitely purchase this again from Meijer!

Mom and Dad love multiple side dishes with their meals so i gave them a good variety. For one side I prepared some Little Potato Company Savory Herb Potatoes. Then I prepared a can of Del Monte Cut Green Beans. Then I opened up a can of Kroger Brand Whole Baby Carrots. I also baked some of Mom and Dad's favorite Rolls, Hawaiian Rolls. For my Dessert later a Breyer's 100 Calorie Cup of Chocolate Ice Cream.






Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone!

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

I use this one all the time......

Brush a little olive oil on your grater before using and cheese will wash right off.

Classic Skyline Chili Dip - Party Size

Here's a delicious appetizers not only for the Holidays but anytime, Classic Skyline Chili Dip - Party Size. Serve it with your favorite Chips or Crackers.

Classic Skyline Chili Dip - Party Size

What you need:
9 x13 Oven/MicrowaveSafe Pan
12 ounces of cream cheese softened to room temp
13 to 15 ounces of Skyline Chili
1 quart microwave safe bowl
12 ounces of Skyline Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Your favorite tortilla or corn chips


How to prepare:
1 - Preheat oven to 375 degrees
2 - Spread 12 ounces of cream cheese in an even layer into your pan
3 - Heat 13 to 15 ounces of Skyline Chili in covered 1 quart microwave safe bowl on high for 2 minutes
4 - Pour heated chili evenly over the cream cheese layer
5 - Place pan in preheated (375 degrees) oven for 10 minutes
6 - Remove from oven and top evenly with 12 ounces of Skyline Shredded Cheddar Cheese
7 - Let stand for 5 minutes
8 - Dig in! Scoop the Skyline Dip with your favorite tortilla or corn chip


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Soup Special of the Day!........White Bean Soup

This week's Soup Special of the Day is a White Bean Soup. Loaded with Vegetables and Seasoning, Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2017!

White Bean Soup

Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 Cloves Garlic, crushed
1 Yellow Onion, chopped

1 large Carrot, chopped
1 (10 ounce) can Golden Corn, drained
Sea Salt and Pepper to taste
5 cups Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
1 (15.5 ounce) can White Beans
1 cup diced fresh Tomatoes
1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
1 teaspoon Dried Summer Savory
1 teaspoon Dried Parsley
Crumbled Jennie - O Turkey Bacon (Optional Garnish)


Directions
1 - Heat oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Saute garlic and onion until tender, approximately 5 minutes. Stir in carrot and corn, season with salt and pepper, and cook another 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth, beans, tomatoes, thyme, savory, and parsley, and bring to a low boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook approximately one hour.
2 - Separate soup into 2 equal portions, and allow to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, puree half of the batch in a blender or food processor until smooth. Return both batches to the stockpot, and heat until warmed through. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish the soup with the bacon and serve. Serve hot.

Healthy Harvest Turkey Lasagna and Baked Bread Sticks

Dinner Tonight: Healthy Harvest Turkey Lasagna and Baked Bread Sticks




For Breakfast this morning I fried up a couple of Jennie – O Turkey Breakfast Sausage Links, some

Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns, toasted a Healthy Life Whole Grain English Muffin, and had a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. Healthy way to start a Christmas Eve Day! It was a rainy night and early morning here in West Chester. Only had a low of 37 degrees and it was about 45 degrees for a high, cloudy and a light shower. Not a lot going on today. Made quite a few phone calls, wishing friends and family Merry Christmas! For Dinner tonight I prepared a family favorite, Healthy Harvest Turkey Lasagna and Baked Bread Sticks. Merry Christmas Everyone!




Just not in the mood for Ham or Turkey and Lasagna sure sounded good! As usual I’m using Jennie – O Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast, which I had in the freezer so I sat it in the fridge to thaw

overnight. I use the recipe that’s on back of the Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Lasagna Box as a guide. Making changes to some of the ingredients to reduce calories and carbs. I used the following; 1lb Jennie – O Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast, 3 cups (26 oz jar) Ragu Pasta Sauce, Sliced Mushrooms (optional), 1 cup Water, 1 3/4 cups (15 oz container) Kroger Part Skim Milk Ricotta Cheese, 2 cups (8 oz) or more Sargento Reduced Fat Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (divided), 1/2 cup grated Kraft Parmesan Cheese, 1/2 cup chopped fresh Parsley, 1/2 tsp Sea Salt, 1/4 tsp ground Black Pepper, and 6 pieces Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Lasagna, uncooked. Cutting calories and carbs by using Jennie – O Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast and the Kroger Part Skim Milk Ricotta Cheese, Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pasta, and Sargento Reduced Fat Shredded Cheese.




Then to prepare it, Heat oven to 350°F. In a skillet, over medium-high heat, brown Turkey; season to

taste and drain of excess fat. Add the Pasta Sauce, Mushrooms, and Water; simmer about 10 minutes. Pour about 1 cup Sauce on bottom of a 13×9 foil pan. Arrange 3 UNCOOKED pasta pieces lengthwise over sauce; cover with 1 cup sauce. Spread one-half Ricotta Cheese and Mozzarella Cheese over Sauce. Repeat layers of RONZONI HEALTHY HARVEST LASAGNA, Sauce and Ricotta Cheese, Mozzarella. Top with layer of RONZONI HEALTHY HARVEST LASAGNA and remaining Sauce; sprinkle with Mozzarella Cheese. Cover with foil. Bake 45 minutes. Remove foil; bake additional 10 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.




The Lasagna comes out perfect, love this recipe! Everything tasted so fresh and as usual the Jennie -

O Turkey was the star bringing everything together to make one delicious dish! Plenty of leftovers for another meal or to freeze for later use. I’ve frozen this several times and it always comes out great after reheating. I left the original recipe at the bottom of the post. With just a few changes I saved on calories, carbs, and fat grams. The original recipe is at the end of the post. I also baked a loaf of Pillsbury Bread Sticks. I really don’t need Bread to go with Lasagna but Mom and Dad wanted some. For dessert later a Weight Watcher’s Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Bar.






Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Whole Grain Lasagna

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
3 cups (26 oz jar) spaghetti sauce
1 small container of baby bella mushrooms, sliced
1 1/2 cups water
1 3/4 cups (15 oz container) ricotta or small curd cottage cheese
2 cups (8 oz) shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
9 pieces RONZONI HEALTHY HARVEST LASAGNA, uncooked

Directions

Heat oven to 350°F. In 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, brown meat; drain. Add spaghetti sauce, mushrooms, and water; simmer about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir together ricotta cheese, one-half mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley, salt and pepper. 5. Pour about 1 cup sauce on bottom of 13×9-inch baking dish. Arrange 3 UNCOOKED pasta pieces lengthwise over sauce; cover with 1 cup sauce. Spread one-half cheese filling over sauce. Repeat layers of RONZONI HEALTHY HARVEST LASAGNA, sauce and cheese filling. Top with layer of RONZONI HEALTHY HARVEST LASAGNA and remaining sauce; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cover with foil. Bake 45 minutes. Remove foil; bake additional 10 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutritional Info
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 277.3
Total Fat: 9.7 g
Cholesterol: 75.8 mg
Sodium: 519.1 mg
Total Carbs: 25.1 g
Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
Protein: 23.9 g





Jennie – O Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast
Our leanest ground turkey, all natural, 99 percent fat-free with no gluten.

Product Features:

99% fat-free
Gluten Free
All Natural
The Biggest Loser® Product
20-oz (1.25 lbs) or 40-oz package (2.5 lbs)

Cooking Instructions:
STOVETOP METHOD:
* Spray skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
* Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.
* Add ground turkey to hot skillet.
* Stir to crumble, approximately 14 to 16 minutes.
* Always cook to well-done, 165°F. as measured by a meat thermometer.



Nutritional Information
Serving Size 112 g Total Carbohydrates 0 g
Calories 120 Dietary Fiber 0 g
Calories From Fat 15 Sugars 0 g
Total Fat 1.5 g Protein 26 g
Saturated Fat .5 g Vitamin A 0%
Trans Fat .0 g Vitamin C 0%
Cholesterol 55 mg Iron 4%
Sodium 70 mg Calcium 0%

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Meanwhile back at the SayersBrook Bison Ranch.....Bison Caesar Wrap

This week from the SayersBrook Bison Ranch (http://www.sayersbrook.com/) I have a recipe to

share with all of you, Bison Caesar Wrap. It's made with SayersBrook Ground Bison Meat. You'll wrap all the ingredients in a Whole Wheat Tortilla, Delicious! You can find this recipe and purchase the Ground Bison Meat all from the SayersBrook Bison Ranch website. Along with Bison Products you can also select cuts of meat from; Wild Boar, Ostrich, Elk, Hams, and more! I've left the recipe for the Bison Caesar Wrap and a link to purchase the Ground Bison  below. Enjoy and Eat Healthy!   http://www.sayersbrook.com/


Bison Caesar Wrap

Ingredients:

1 c. Romaine lettuce, shredded
1 (9 in) whole-wheat tortilla
1 T. low-fat grated Parmesan cheese
2 oz. browned ground Bison
1 green onion, chopped
2 sun-dried tomatoes, coarsely chopped
3 T. fat-free Caesar salad dressing pepper
Preparation:

In a medium bowl: combine lettuce, cheese, green onion, and salad dressing. Arrange mixture over tortilla. Top with Bison, tomatoes and pepper to taste. Fold in bottom and top portions of tortilla. Roll up side to enclose filling. Makes one wrap.
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Ground Bison Meat

Most times a recipe using ground meat cautions you to drain it as part of the preparation instructions.This is because of the fat content of the meat. In addition to being unhealthy, what you are draining is uneconomical. You're pouring money down the drain, literally. With Ground Bison Meat from SayersBrook Bison Ranch, you won't have this problem. In fact, we recommend that you spray your fry pan or skillet with a non-stick spray. It's the good old American custom of getting what you pay for. Conveniently packaged in 1 lb units, Ground Bison Meat can be used in any recipe calling for beef. Now, you can make chili, lasagna, or your favorite casserole with a red meat that is over 90% lean. One serving (1/3 lb) of ground bison contains 3.6 g fat, 216 calories, 0 g carbs and 25 g of protein. 4 lbs Ground Bison Meat in 4 (1 lb) packages.
The Secret weapon in your fight against fat. 4 lbs Ground Bison Meat in 4 (1 lb) packages.

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