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“Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week – Bow Ties and Broccoli Mushroom Alfredo

February 18, 2019 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, Meatless Monday | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, Bow Tie Pasta, Bow Ties and Broccoli Mushroom Alfredo, Broccoli, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Food, Meatless Monday, Mushrooms, Parmesan Cheese, recipes, Vegetarian

This week’s “Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week is – Bow Ties and Broccoli Mushroom Alfredo. Bow Tie Pasta, Broccoli, Mushrooms, Parmesan Cheese all topped with Alfredo Sauce and baked to perfection! The recipe is from one of my favorite recipe sites, the CooksRecipes website (https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html) The Cooks site has a huge selection of recipes that will please all tastes, diets, and cuisines so check it out today. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!

Bow Ties and Broccoli Mushroom Alfredo
Serve this pasta dish with fresh fruit and warm foccacia bread for a delicious meatless meal.

Recipe Ingredients:
2 (10-ounce) containers refrigerated mushroom Alfredo sauce
2 (6-ounce) cups dry bow tie pasta, cooked according to package directions, drained
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups frozen broccoli florets, defrosted
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Cooking Directions:
1 – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease 2-quart baking dish.
2 – Heat oil in medium skillet; add mushrooms. Cook until liquid from mushrooms has evaporated. Combine pasta, sauce, broccoli and mushrooms. Place into prepared baking dish; cover.
3 – Bake for 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Makes 4 servings.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/mless/bow_ties_and_broccoli_mushroom_alfredo_recipe.html

Very Strawberry Shortcake

February 12, 2019 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, Biscuits, Cooking, CooksRecipes, dessert, Food, recipes, Splenda Sweetner, Strawberries, Very Strawberry Shortcake

For Dinner you can prepare the recipe I left for BEEF RIBEYE AND ROOT VEGETABLES and for Dessert you can prepare Very Strawberry Shortcake. This recipe for Shortcake is with a Biscuit instead of a Sponge Cake. Splenda replaces the Sugar in the recipe. The Very Strawberry Shortcake is 120 calories and 22 carbs per serving. This recipe is from the CooksRecipes website which also has a huge selection of Recipes to please all tastes, diet, and cuisines. So Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Very Strawberry Shortcake

Very Strawberry ShortcakeUnlike the familiar little sponge cake, this is a sweet and tender biscuit filled with fresh strawberries that are laced with a splash of balsamic vinegar.

Recipe Ingredients:
Strawberry Filling
3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 tablespoons Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Shortcakes
2 1/2 cups reduced-fat biscuit mix
1 tablespoon Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener
1 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Fat-free frozen whipped topping, thawed (optional)
Mint sprigs (optional)

Cooking Directions:
1 – Strawberry Filling Directions: Stir together strawberries, 1/3 cup Splenda® Granulated Sweetener and balsamic vinegar; let stand 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
2 – Shortcake Directions: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
3 – Combine biscuit mix and 1/3 cup Splenda® Granulated Sweetener in a large bowl.
4 – Stir together yogurt and vanilla; add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.
5 – Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead 3 or 4 times. Pat dough to a 1/2-inch thickness. Cut with a 2 1/4-inch round cutter, reusing dough scraps, if necessary.
6 – Place shortcakes on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes.
7 – Serve warm with sliced strawberries. Garnish, if desired.
Makes 12 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/12 of recipe): Calories: 120; Calories from Fat: 5; Total Fat: 1g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 350mg; Total Carbs: 24g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugars: 6g; Protein: 4g.

https://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/very_strawberry_shortcake_recipe.html

“Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week – Eggplant “Parmigiana” Wisconsin-Style

February 11, 2019 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Eggplant, Eggplant "Parmigiana" Wisconsin-Style, Food, Meatless Monday, recipes, Vegetarian, Wisconsin Aged Asiago Cheese, Wisconsin Fresh Mozzarella Cheese

This week’s “Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week is – Eggplant “Parmigiana” Wisconsin-Style. Eggplant Parmigiana made using Wisconsin Aged Asiago Cheese and Wisconsin Fresh Mozzarella Cheese. The Asiago will be giving it a taste like you’ve never had on your Eggplant Parmigiana! The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website which has a huge selection of recipes to please all tastes, diets, and cuisines so check it out today! So Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Eggplant “Parmigiana” Wisconsin-Style

Recipe Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups freshly grated Wisconsin Aged Asiago Cheese (about 4 ounces)
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil – divided use
1 eggplant (about 24 ounces) cut crosswise in 16 thin (3/16-inch thick) slices
Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 1/2 cups seasoned tomato or marinara sauce, homemade or top quality purchased
8 ounces Wisconsin Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, cut in 16 slices
16 fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
1/4 cup Italian green olives, pitted and sliced 3/16-inch thick

Cooking Directions:
1 – In small bowl, mix Asiago Cheese, bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; set aside.
2 – Using 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, brush eggplant slices on both sides; season with salt and pepper.
3 – Heat grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill each slice 3 minutes; turn and grill 2 minutes longer. Remove slices and cool.
4 – Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
5 – In large baking pan, spoon 8 tablespoons of tomato sauce in 8 circles. Place a slice of eggplant over each pool of sauce. Top with 1 slice Mozzarella, a basil leaf and another tablespoon of sauce. Repeat layers, using all ingredients and ending with all remaining tomato sauce. Sprinkle the cheese/crumb mixture over each eggplant stack. Drizzle remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil over all stacks.
6 – Bake 15 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle capers and olives over each stack.
Makes 4 servings.

*If made ahead and refrigerated, reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C). and bake 25 minutes.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/mless/eggplant_parmigiana_wisconsin-style_recipe.html

“Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week – Enchiladas de Santa Fe

February 4, 2019 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, Meatless Monday | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, Cheese, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Enchiladas, Enchiladas de Santa Fe, Food, Meatless Monday, Onion, recipes, Spices, Tomato sauce, Vegetarians

This week’s “Meatless Monday’ Recipe of the Week is – Enchiladas de Santa Fe. Meatless Enchilada Stacks served with Black Beans and a Salad. It’s from the CooksRecipes website which has a huge selection of recipes to please all tastes. Check it out today! So Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Enchiladas de Santa Fe
These savory, red chili-sauced enchilada stacks are nicely complemented with sides of seasoned black beans and a tossed green salad.

Recipe Ingredients:
Red Chili Sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Enchiladas:
Vegetable oil
12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
3 cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese or a combination of both
1/2 cup minced yellow onion
3 green onions, chopped for garnish (optional)

Cooking Directions:
1 – For Red Chili Sauce: Heat oil in large 2-quart saucepan; stir in flour and chili powder; cook for 1 minute.
2 – Add remaining ingredients bring to a boil and simmer for about 10 minutes. Set aside. (Makes about 3 1/2 cups sauce.)
3 – Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
4 – For Enchiladas: In a medium skillet, warm about 1/4 inch oil over medium heat. Using tongs, soften the tortillas one at a time in the hot oil, turning them and cooking no more than just a few seconds. Transfer tortillas to absorbent paper.
5 – Spread about 1/2 cup of the Red Chili Sauce in the bottom of a shallow baking dish large enough to hold 4 corn tortillas in a single, non-overlapping layer. A (17x11x1-inch) jelly roll pan works well.
6 – Using tongs, dip 4 of the tortillas, one at a time, in the sauce.
7 – Transfer the dipped tortillas to the baking dish, arranging them in a single layer. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup of the cheese and about 1 tablespoon of the white onions evenly over each tortilla.
8 – Repeat the dipping process with 4 more tortillas, stacking each on top of one of the cheese-topped tortillas. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup of the cheese and about 1 tablespoon of the white onions over the second layer of tortillas.
9 – Dip the last 4 tortillas in the sauce and place one on top of each of the stacks in the dish. Pour any sauce remaining in the skillet evenly over the enchilada stacks and sprinkle them evenly with the remaining cheese.
10 -Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, sauce is bubbly and the enchiladas are heated through. Carefully transfer each enchilada stack to a plate with a wide spatula. Sprinkle with green onions, if desired.
Makes 4 servings.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/mless/enchiladas-de-santa-fe-recipe.html

“Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week – One-Pot Mexican Macaroni and Cheese

January 28, 2019 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, Meatless Monday | Leave a comment
Tags: Cooking, CooksRecipes, Food, Jalapenos, Mac and Cheese, Meatless Monday, Monterey Jack Cheese, One-Pot Mexican Macaroni and Cheese, recipes

This week’s”Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week is a recipe for One-Pot Mexican Macaroni and Cheese. Macaroni and Cheese with a Mexican flair. Made using Rotelle or Wagon Wheel Pasta along with Jalapeños and Monterey Jack Cheese. You can find this recipe at the CooksRecipes website which has 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

One-Pot Mexican Macaroni and Cheese

One-Pot Mexican Macaroni and CheeseAn old favorite, macaroni and cheese takes on a new role with the addition of zesty jalapeños teamed with shredded Monterey Jack cheese. The pasta doesn’t need draining in this one-pot recipe, which saves on dishes.

Recipe Ingredients:
3 cups dry rotelle or wagon wheel pasta (8 ounces)
3 cups water
1 cup NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1 tablespoon diced jalapeños
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Cooking Directions:
1 – Boil pasta and water in large saucepan, stirring frequently, for 8 to 10 minutes or until pasta is tender and water is almost gone. Add evaporated milk, bell pepper, green onions, olives and jalapeños; bring to a boil.
2 – Reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring frequently, until sauce has thickened slightly. Add cheese; stir until cheese is melted and sauce is thickened. Season with salt.
Makes 4 servings.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/mless/one-pot_mexican_macaroni_and_cheese_recipe.html

Soup Special of the Day…Fiesta Pasta Soup

January 27, 2019 at 6:02 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, Soup Special of the Day, Soups | Leave a comment
Tags: Black Beans, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Fiesta Pasta Soup, Food, recipes, Sausage, Soup Special of the Day, Soups, Tomatoes, Vermicelli Pasta

This week’s Soup Special of the Day is Fiesta Pasta Soup.Vermicelli Pasta, Sausage, Tomatoes, and Black Beans are just some of the ingredients you’ll need to make the recipe. It’s from the CooksRecipes website which has a huge selection of recipes to please all tastes! So check it out today. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Fiesta Pasta Soup
Recipe Ingredients:
3 ounces vermicelli pasta, uncooked
1/2 pound sausage, sliced thin
2 (14.5-ounce) cans chicken broth
1 cup water
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (14.5-ounce) can Mexi-corn, drained
1 (14.5-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon lime juice

Cooking Directions:
1 – In kettle, simmer sausage in 1 cup boiling water for 10 minutes.
2 -Drain water, cook meat over medium heat until browned. Cut meat into pieces.
3 – Add broth, tomatoes, and spices to sausage; simmer 10 minutes.
4 – Add pasta, corn, beans; cover and simmer 10 minutes until pasta is cooked.
5 – Stir in lime juice.
6 – Garnish each serving with minced fresh cilantro, sliced avocado and shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese.
Makes 6 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/6 of recipe): Calories: 332; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Total Carbs: 35g; Fiber: 5g; Protein: 15g; Sodium: 1075mg.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/soup/fiesta_pasta_soup_recipe.html

“Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week – Mediterranean Tofu

January 21, 2019 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, Meatless Monday | Leave a comment
Tags: Cooking, CooksRecipes, Food, Lemon, Meatless Monday, Mediterranean Tofu, recipes, Spices, Tofu, Tomatoes, Vegetarian

This week’s “Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week is – Mediterranean Tofu. Take your Tofu and kick it up a bit with this week’s recipe. It’s from the CooksRecipes website (https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html) which has a huge selection of recipes to please all tastes and cuisines. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!

Mediterranean Tofu
Here’s a great way to serve tofu in the summer, with the season’s flavorful tomatoes.

Recipe Ingredients:
2 (16-ounce) tubs firm tofu, drained
1 tablespoon light olive oil
Salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups diced ripe tomato (make the dice fairly small)
1/4 cup oil-cured sun-dried tomatoes, cut into strips, with a little of their liquid
Juice of 1/2 lemon, or to taste
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
A few leaves fresh basil, cut into strips

Cooking Directions:
1 – Cut each block of tofu into 6 equal slabs. Blot very well between layers of clean tea-towel or paper towels. Spread the light olive oil over the surface of a 12-inch square griddle or extra-wide skillet and heat. Arrange the slabs of tofu in a single layer, and cook over medium-high heat until golden on both sides. Sprinkle the tofu with salt.
2 – Meanwhile, heat the extra-virgin oil in a smaller skillet. Add the garlic and sauté over low heat until golden. Add the fresh and dried tomatoes and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat just until the fresh tomato wilts a bit and is well heat through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
3 – To serve, fan out 3 slices of the tofu on each place and divide the tomato-garlic sauce over them. Top each serving with a few strips of basil. Serve at once.
Makes 4 servings.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/mless/mediterranean_tofu_recipe.html

Soup Special of the Day……..Harvest Bowl Soup

January 20, 2019 at 6:02 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, soup, Soup Special of the Day | Leave a comment
Tags: Beans, carrots, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Food, Harvest Bowl Soup, Italian Seasoning, Onions, recipes, Soup

This week’s Soup Special of the Day is Harvest Bowl Soup. Onions, Carrots, and Beans are just 3 of the ingredients that make up this week’s recipe. Its from the CooksRecipes website which has a fantastic selection of recipes to please all tastes! Check it out today. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Harvest Bowl Soup
This easy minestrone variation makes a satisfying chilly-night meal.

Recipe Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
1 1/2 cups peeled, sliced carrots
1 cup thinly sliced celery
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
5 1/4 cups chicken broth
3 cups tomato juice
1 cup canned green beans
1 bay leaf
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
1 (16-ounce) can kidney beans, drained
2 cups chopped zucchini

Cooking Directions:
Heat oil in a Dutch oven or stock pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, celery and garlic and sauté until tender. Add Italian seasoning. Stir in broth, tomato juice, green beans, bay leaf and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add kidney beans and zucchini. Simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
Makes 12 servings.

Tip: For a heartier flavor, use beef broth instead of chicken broth.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/soup/harvest_bowl_soup_recipe.html

“Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week – Cheese and Vegetable Pie

January 14, 2019 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, Meatless Monday | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Food, Meatless Monday, Pastry Shell, recipes, Swiss cheese, Vegetarian, Zucchini

This week’s “Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week is – Cheese and Vegetable Pie. Made with Swiss Cheese and Zucchini. Perfect dish for Brunch or Dinner. It’s from the CooksRecipes website which has a huge selection of recipes to please all tastes, diets, and cuisines. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Cheese and Vegetable Pie
This delicious Swiss cheese and zucchini quiche makes a great dish for brunch or supper.

Recipe Ingredients:
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup frozen onion seasoning blend or sliced onion
1 tablespoon butter
Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1 (9-inch) unbaked pastry shell* (partially baked)
2 large eggs (beaten)
1 cup half-and-half (light cream)
1 cup zucchini (sliced)

Cooking Directions:
1 – Sauté onion and zucchini in butter in skillet until tender, about five minutes; season with salt and pepper and stir in flour. Cool; toss with cheese and arrange in bottom of crust.
2 – Mix eggs and half-and-half; pour into crust.
3 – Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) until pie is browned and set, 40 to 45 minutes.
Makes 6 servings.

*Use store bought ready-to-use, or homemade pastry using your favorite recipe.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/6 of recipe): 347 Protein: 13.8 g Fat: 23.8 g Carbohydrate: 20 g.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/mless/cheese_and_vegetable_pie_recipe.html

“Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week – Ravioli with Black Bean Salsa

December 31, 2018 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, Meatless Monday | Leave a comment
Tags: Black Beans, BUITONI® Cheese Ravioli, Cilantro, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Food, Meatless Monday, Monterey Jack Cheese, Ravioli with Black Bean Salsa, recipes, Salsa, Vegetarian

This week’s “Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week is a Ravioli with Black Bean Salsa. Made using BUITONI® Cheese Ravioli, Chunky Home-Style Tomato Salsa, Black Beans, Cilantro, and Monterey Jack Cheese. The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website which has a fantastic selection of recipes to please all tastes, diets, or cuisines. Check it out today! Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Ravioli with Black Bean Salsa
Italy meets Mexico in this fun, festive and deliciously easy dish.

Recipe Ingredients:
1 (9-ounce) package BUITONI® Cheese Ravioli
1 (16-ounce) jar chunky home-style tomato salsa
1 (14-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Cooking Directions:
1 – Prepare pasta according to package directions.
2 – Heat salsa and black beans in medium saucepan; gently fold in pasta . Top with cheese and cilantro.
Makes 4 servings.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/mless/ravioli_with_black_bean_salsa_recipe.html