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Kitchen Hints of the Day!

December 15, 2012 at 12:58 PM | Posted in diabetes friendly, Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pasta, spaghetti, Turkey meatballs | Leave a comment
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When eating pasta, try to balance the meal with some protein to allow for balanced blood sugar levels. Maybe that’s why Grandma always made spaghetti and meatballs.

Hint 2 of the Day!

If you insert a small piece of cracked ice into the center of your meatballs before browning them, they will be moister. But be careful you’ll need to experiment to make sure the centers don’t remain raw. Cut open a meatball and check the doneness to determine the proper browning time.

Mushroom & Smoked Cheddar Bison Burger w/ Crinkle Fries

December 13, 2012 at 6:29 PM | Posted in bison, cheese, Healthy Life Whole Grain Breads, mushrooms, pineapples, Turkey meatballs | Leave a comment
Tags: Bison, Bison Sirloin, Bordon, Cheddar cheese, Christmas, Cooking, Dinner, Great Range, Lay, Mushroom, Olive oil

Today’s Menu: Mushroom & Smoked Cheddar Bison Burger w/ Crinkle Fries

Really enjoyed the day, out spreading Christmas Cheer! I was out delivering Christmas cards and Gifts this afternoon. I love giving friends and family gifts, It’s my favorite part of Christmas! I dropped off Candy and Gift Cards to my Family Doctor and his staff and cards and candy to my long time Oncologist along with his staff. Also while at my Oncologist, as I always do every month, I dropped off a huge box of Snacks – Doritos, Lay’s Potato Chips, Cheese Crackers, and such the treatment center in his office. It’s so sad, they enlarged their in office treatment center for cancer patients and it’s still not large enough to treat all the patients fighting cancer. I received treatment there myself once and I hold a very soft spot in my heart for all those fighting the various forms of cancer. So I make sure I drop off snacks for the patients to snack on while receiving their treatments. I finished up my gift deliveries by dropping a few cards off to my neighbors. I’ve got some great neighbors, they are always there to help and assist me with what ever help I need. Being in a wheelchair having good neighbors like I do is a blessing!

Well for dinner I prepared Mushroom & Smoked Cheddar Bison Burgers w/ Crinkle Fries. yes I’ve got my Mom eating a Bison Burger, she’s coming around! I used Great Range Ground Bison Sirloin. I seasoned it with McCormick Grinder Steakhouse Seasoning and pan fried them about 3 – 4 minutes per side, 3 minutes for mine I like medium rare. I served them on a Healthy Life Whole Grain Bun and topped them with Sauteed Baby Bella Mushrooms and a slice of Borden Smoked Cheddar Cheese.

For a side I baked some Alexia Crinkle Fries with a dipping side of Hunt’s Ketchup. For a dessert/snack later I prepared some BBQ Pineapple Turkey Meatballs. 3 ingredients; 1 package Honeysuckle White Turkey Meatballs, 1 bottle BBQ Sauce (I used Montgomery Inn Sauce), and 1 small can Dole Pineapple Tid Bits. Just add all ingredients to a medium size sauce pan set it on low and let it simmer till warmed through out. Makes a great little quick snack or appetizer.

Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs w/ Baked Parm Toast

November 28, 2012 at 6:35 PM | Posted in Honeysuckle White Turkey Products, Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pasta, spaghetti, Turkey meatballs, Whole wheat pasta | 1 Comment
Tags: Calorie, Dietary fiber, Dietary Reference Intake, Dinner, Food, Olive oil, Saturated fat, Serving size, Trans fat, Turkey

Today’s Menu: Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs w/ Baked Parm Toast

It was SpaghettiI and Meatballs tonight ! used Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Whole Wheat Spaghetti along with Honeysuckle White Turkey Meatballs. Topped everything with Kraft Shredded Parmesan Cheese and Bella Vita Low Carb Pasta Sauce (Meat Flavored). Along with the great taste the Sauce is only 70 Calories and 6 Carbs! At the end of the post I left the product description for the Ronzoni Spaghetti and the Bella Vita Pasta Sauce.

I also had healthy Life Whole Grain Bread that I buttered with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter and then sprinkled with Shredded Parm Cheese. Then I baked it at 350 degrees for 7 minutes. Makes an quick and easy way for a side of Bread for Pasta Dishes. For dessert/snack a 100 Calorie Mini Bag of Jolly Time Pop Corn.

Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Nutrition

Here’s something to absorb: One serving of RONZONI HEALTHY HARVEST pasta has over 20% of your daily recommended fiber intake – but did you know that fiber is good for you in more ways than just digestion?

People with diets high in fiber have a lower risk for weight gain, obesity, development of insulin resistance and diabetes. Fiber also prevents constipation, hemorrhoids and diverticulosis, but it also helps reduce the risk of certain chronic diseases like colon and breast cancer. Fiber may help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and total cholesterol, therefore reducing the risk of heart disease. It can also help lower blood sugar to better manage diabetes.

Dietary fiber is the edible part of plants, primarily carbohydrates that are resistant to digestion and absorption in the small intestine. Fiber may be digested by fermentation in the large intestine. By eating high fiber foods you feel fuller, eat less, with fewer absorbed calories.

Fiber comes in two basic forms – soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber is found in fruits, vegetables, seeds, brown rice, oats and barley. It prevents or reduces the absorption of certain substances into the bloodstream. Insoluble fiber is found mainly in whole grains and on the outside of seeds, fruits, legumes, and other foods. It is like a sponge that swells within the intestine to promote more efficient elimination and alleviate some digestive disorders.

Fiber is found only in plant foods and passes through the digestive tract without being completely broken down. Being indigestible, fiber provides no nutrients to the body, which is why for many years it was removed from processed foods like white bread. But, nutritionists have since discovered that fiber performs valuable functions precisely because it is not digested, and it is essential to good health.

The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends everyone consume 14 g of fiber for every 1000 calories. Ronzoni Healthy Harvest is an excellent source of fiber, with 5-6 grams of fiber in every 2 oz. serving. Fiber is an integral part of your everyday diet, and RONZONI HEALTHY HARVEST pasta, as an excellent source, is a perfect solution to get more of it onto your family’s plate!

Whole Grain Spaghetti

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 2oz (56g) Dry Uncooked
Servings per Container: About 7

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180 Calories from Fat 10

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1g 2%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 0mg 0%

Total Carbohydrates 41g 14%

Dietary Fiber 6g 23%

Sugars <1g

Protein 7g

http://ronzonihealthyharvest.newworldpasta.com/pasta_nutrition.cfm?prodId=003340006502

Bella Vita
Low Carb Pasta Sauces
Bella Vita (Italian for “Beautiful Life”) is made from succulent, vine-ripened sweet plum tomatoes, and is simmered in extra virgin olive oil.

Bella Vita sauces have only 4g net carbs per serving, are cholesterol free and are OU Kosher Pareve. Now you can enjoy healthy, all natural, low carb pasta dishes with plenty of pleasure…and none of the guilt. Now that’s a beautiful life!

Bella Vita
Low Carb Pasta Sauce, Meat Flavored
26 oz.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/2 Cup (125g)
Servings Per Container: about 6

Amount
Per Serving % Daily
Value*

Total Calories 70

Calories From Fat 50

Total Fat 5g 8%

Saturated Fat 1g 4%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 590mg 25%

Total Carbohydrates 6g 2%

Dietary Fiber 2g 7%

Sugars 1g

Tofu Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs

June 14, 2012 at 5:06 PM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, low calorie, low carb, tofu, Turkey meatballs | 3 Comments
Tags: Calorie, Carbohydrate, Diet food, Noodle, Shirataki noodles, Submarine sandwich, Tofu, Turkey

Today’s Menu: Tofu Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs

Tofu Spaghetti! This is a great Pasta substitute. I used House Tofu Shirataki Spaghetti Shaped. I rinsed and heated the Tofu by the instructions, which I left at the bottom of the post along with description and web links. Plus it’s only 20 calories and 3 carbs per serving! It comes packaged 2 servings per bag and with the low calories and low carbs you can have both servings for only 40 calories and 6 carbs. That’s a huge difference between whole wheat pasta and the tofu calorie and carb count. You’ll have to give this a try I think you’ll be surprised. I left the Tofu info and web site link at the bottom of the post.

For my sauce I used my favorite pasta Sauce, Bella Vita Low Carb Meat Flavored Pasta Sauce. If you watching the calories and carbs this sauce is the Bomb! Comes in Roasted Garlic and Meat Flavored and is only 70 calories and 6 carbs! The Meatballs were Honey Suckle White Turkey Meatballs. Love these Meatballs great flavor and they make a delicious Meatball Sub! They are 190 calories and 6 carbs per serving (3 Meatballs). I seasoned it with McCormick Grinder Italian Seasoning and topped everything with a sprinkle of Kraft Shredded Parm and Kraft 2% Shredded Sharp Cheddar. 330 Calories and 16 carbs for a Spaghetti Dinner, not including your bread. For dessert later a Yoplait Chocolate/Banana Smoothie.

House Tofu Shirataki.

Tofu Shirataki is a great pasta alternative made from blending the root of the Konnyaku – a member of the yam family and tofu.
It is a healthy, uniquely textured noodle – that pleases people of all ages!

VARIETY OF SHAPES:
Macaroni New!
Spaghetti
Fettuccine
Angel-Hair

*The Macaroni shape is available in only selected retailers.

LOW CARB – only 3g of carbs per serving
LOW CALORIE – 20 calories per 4 oz serving
FIBER – 2g per serving
NO CHOLESTEROL
NO SUGAR
GLUTEN-FREE, DAIRY-FREE
CONTAINS 10% CALCIUM
VEGAN
KOSHER CERTIFIED

*TOFU SHIRATAKI CANNOT BE FROZEN

Directions:
Step 1: Empty your noodles into a strainer, and rinse them with water to get rid of the liquid they were packed in.

Step 2: Dry them as thoroughly as possible by blotting with paper towels — remove as much moisture as possible. We cannot stress enough how important this is.

Step 3: Cut them up a bit; they can be VERY long. (Fun fact: We once found a noodle that was six feet long!) Kitchen shears (scissors you use only for food) make this super-easy.

Step 4: Heat your noodles for a minute or two in the microwave or in a skillet on the stove. (If microwaving, you may want to blot for liquid one more time before adding sauce.)

http://www.house-foods.com/Tofu/tofu_shirataki.aspx

http://www.hungry-girl.com/biteout/show/2157

Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs

May 12, 2012 at 5:33 PM | Posted in Bella Vita low Carb Pasta Sauce, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Honeysuckle White Turkey Products, Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pasta, Turkey meatballs | 1 Comment
Tags: Carbohydrate, Meatball, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Pasta, Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, Spaghetti with meatballs, Turkey, Yoplait

Today’s Menu: Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs w/ Bella Vita Low Carb Pasta Sauce

It was spaghetti and Meatballs tonight. I used Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Whole Wheat Spaghetti along with Honeysuckle White Turkey Meatballs. Topped everything with Shredded Parmesan Cheese and Bella Vita Low Carb Pasta Sauce (Roasted Meat Flavored). Along with the great taste of the Pasta Sauce it’s also only 70 Calories and a mere 6 Carbs! I also had Healthy Life Whole Grain Bread. For dessert a Yoplait Banana/Chocolate Smoothie.

Tofu Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs

April 15, 2012 at 5:21 PM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Honeysuckle White Turkey Products, House Foods Noodles, low calorie, low carb, tofu, Turkey meatballs | 2 Comments
Tags: Calorie, Carbohydrate, Kraft, Macaroni and cheese, Meatball, Spaghetti with meatballs, Submarine sandwich, Tofu Shirataki

Today’s Menu: Tofu Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs

Tofu Spaghetti! Years ago I would have said “No Way” but now as I’m older and trying to eat more healthy this is great! I used House Food Tofu Shirataki Spaghetti Shaped Tofu. I made Mac & Cheese with Elbow Macaroni shaped Tofu a couple of weeks ago so I wanted to give Spaghetti and Meatballs a try. I heated the Tofu by the instructions, which I left at the bottom of the post along with description and web links.

For my sauce I used my favorite pasta Sauce, Bella Vita Low Carb Meat Flavored Pasta Sauce. If you watching the calories and carbs this sauce is the Bomb! Comes in Roasted Garlic and Meat Flavored and is only 70 calories and 6 carbs! The Meatballs were Honey Suckle White Turkey Meatballs. Love these Meatballs great flavor and they make a delicious Meatball Sub! They are 190 calories and 6 carbs per serving (3 Meatballs). I seasoned it with McCormick Grinder Italian Seasoning and topped everything with a sprinkle of Kraft Shredded Parm and Kraft 2% Shredded Sharp Cheddar. The nice part about this dinner, besides being delicious, is you can have a second helping and still have a low calorie and carb dinner. The one bag of Tofu makes more than enough for two people. For dessert/snack later a 100 Calorie Bag of Jolly Time Mini Bag of Pop Corn.

House Tofu Shirataki.
Tofu Shirataki is a great pasta alternative made from blending the root of the Konnyaku – a member of the yam family and tofu.
It is a healthy, uniquely textured noodle – that pleases people of all ages!

VARIETY OF SHAPES:
Macaroni New!
Spaghetti
Fettuccine
Angel-Hair

*The Macaroni shape is available in only selected retailers.

*TOFU SHIRATAKI CANNOT BE FROZEN

Directions:
Step 1: Empty your noodles into a strainer, and rinse them with water to get rid of the liquid they were packed in.

Step 2: Dry them as thoroughly as possible by blotting with paper towels — remove as much moisture as possible. We cannot stress enough how important this is.

Step 3: Cut them up a bit; they can be VERY long. (Fun fact: We once found a noodle that was six feet long!) Kitchen shears (scissors you use only for food) make this super-easy.

Step 4: Heat your noodles for a minute or two in the microwave or in a skillet on the stove. (If microwaving, you may want to blot for liquid one more time before adding sauce.)

http://www.house-foods.com/Tofu/tofu_shirataki.aspx

http://www.hungry-girl.com/biteout/show/2157

Turkey Meatball Mini Sub

February 9, 2012 at 6:53 PM | Posted in diabetes friendly, Healthy Life Whole Grain Breads, Honeysuckle White Turkey Products, low calorie, low carb, Turkey meatballs | 1 Comment
Tags: Breyer, Meatball, Mozzarella, Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, Sauce, Spaghetti, Turkey, Turkey Meatball

Today’s Menu: Turkey Meatball Mimi Sub Sandwich

Well I started out on having Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs but by the time it was dinner I just wasn’t that hungry but I had already made my Turkey Meatballs and Sauce. So I went ahead and used three of the Meatballs along with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the Sauce and put them on a Healthy Life Whole Grain Hot Dog Bun, and I had my Mini Sub! I used Honeysuckle White Turkey Meatballs, I think the best tasting pre-made Meatballs there are, Bella Vita Low Carb Pasta Sauce, fresh grated Smoked Dutch Gouda Cheese, and Healthy Life Whole Grain Buns for my ingredients. Lite, Healthy, and delicious! I could have used a 2% Mozzarella Cheese but I just can’t pass up a chance to use that Gouda! No sides needed with this. For dessert later a bowl of Breyer’s Carb Smart Vanilla Ice Cream topped with Del Monte No Sugar Added Sliced Peaches.

Maple-Glazed Meatballs

December 23, 2011 at 12:38 PM | Posted in Food, Honeysuckle White Turkey Products, Turkey meatballs | Leave a comment
Tags: cook, Maple Syrup, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, Sauce, Tablespoon, Turkey, Turkey Meatball

I was looking for a Turkey Meatball recipe when I came across this on on the Honeysuckle White web site and they sounded too good not to pass along! The home page link is:
http://www.honeysucklewhite.com/Default.aspx

Maple-Glazed Meatballs

2 packages (about 1 1/2 pounds) Honeysuckle White® Fresh Italian Style Turkey Meatballs

Sauce:
1/3 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

*Combine sauce ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes or until bubbly, stirring occasionally.
*Add meatballs and simmer for 15 minutes or until meatballs and sauce are hot.
*Serve on small plates with decorative picks and extra sauce drizzled on top.

Recipe Nutrition Facts
Serving size:   5.5oz/157g
Calories per serving:   307
Calories from fat:   121
Total fat:   13g
Saturated fat:   4g
Cholesterol:   87mg
Sodium:   1411mg
Carbohydrate:   20g
Fiber Carbs:   1g
Sugar Carbs:   12g
Protein:   24g

http://www.honeysucklewhite.com/RecipeDetail.aspx?recipe_id=67242

Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs

September 2, 2011 at 5:47 PM | Posted in Bella Vita low Carb Pasta Sauce, cheese, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Food, Healthy Life Whole Grain Breads, Honeysuckle White Turkey Products, low calorie, low carb, snacks, Turkey meatballs, Whole Grain Bread | Leave a comment
Tags: cook, Meatball, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Pasta, Spaghetti, Tomato sauce, Turkey

Today’s Menu: Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs w/ Bella Vita Low Carb Pasta Sauce

It was spaghetti night tonight! I used Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Whole Wheat Spaghetti along with Honeysuckle White Turkey Meatballs. Topped everything with Shredded Parmesan Cheese and Bella Vita Low Carb Pasta Sauce (Meat Flavored). Along with the great taste the Sauce is only 70 Calories and a mere 6 Carbs! I also had healthy Life Whole Grain Bread that I buttered and then sprinkled with Shredded Parm Cheese. Then I baked it at 350 degrees for 7 minutes. Makes a good side for any Pasta dish. For dessert/snack later some Chip‘ins Popcorn Chips along with Athenos Roasted Red Pepper Huummus.

Turkey Meatball Sliders

February 26, 2011 at 7:35 PM | Posted in diabetes, Food, Kraft Cheese, leftovers, low calorie, low carb, Turkey meatballs | 2 Comments

Today’s Menu: Turkey Meatball Sliders

Just saying Turkey Meatball Sliders sounds good, in reality they taste even better! I had some Turkey Meatballs along with the Pasta Sauce leftover from the other night so I used them for tonight’s Sliders. I used the Honeysuckle Turkey Meatballs with Bella Vita Low Carb Pasta Sauce. Had it on Pepperidge Farm Wheat Slider Buns and sprinkled with Kraft 2% Shredded Mozzarella Cheese.