Appetizer of the Week – Black Bean-Avocado Salsa with Home-Baked Tortilla Chips
January 28, 2023 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, CooksRecipes | Leave a commentTags: Appetizer of the Week, Avocados, baking, Black Bean-Avocado Salsa with Home-Baked Tortilla Chips, Black Beans, Canola Oil, Cider Vinegar, Cilantro Leaves, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Food, Garlic Powder, Ground Black Pepper, Jalapeno Chili Pepper, Lime juice, recipes, Red onion, Salt, Soft Corn Tortillas, Tomatillo
This week’s Appetizer of the Week is – Black Bean-Avocado Salsa with Home-Baked Tortilla Chips. This includes recipes for the Tortilla Chips and the Black Bean-Avocado Salsa. To make the Home Baked Tortilla Chips you’ll be needing Soft Corn Tortillas, Canola Oil, Garlic Powder, Ground Black Pepper, and Salt. To make the Black Bean-Avocado Salsa you’ll be using Avocados, Tomatillo, Jalapeno Chili Pepper, Cilantro Leaves, Red Onion, Black Beans, Canola Oil, Lime Juice, Cider Vinegar, and Salt. The recipe comes from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2023! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html
Black Bean-Avocado Salsa with Home-Baked Tortilla Chips
Enjoy this tasty heart healthy snack for your next celebration!
Recipe Ingredients:
Tortilla Chips:
6 (6-inch) soft corn tortillas
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Black Bean-Avocado Salsa:
1/2 ripe medium avocado, peeled, seeded and diced
1 medium tomatillo, papery skin removed, rinsed and diced
1 large jalapeno chili pepper, finely chopped (seeded, if desired)
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/2 of a (15-ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained*
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cooking Directions:
1 – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2 – For Tortilla Chips: Stack tortillas and cut into eight equal triangles (48 wedges total). Put triangles in single layer on two baking sheets. Drizzle triangles with canola oil and sprinkle with garlic powder and black pepper. Bake for 10 to 11 minutes or until chips are light brown and beginning to crisp. Remove from oven, place baking sheets on cooling racks, sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and cool completely (about 10 minutes). As chips cool, they will become crisper. Store in airtight container up to 24 hours for peak flavor and texture.
3 – For Black Bean-Avocado Salsa: Combine avocado, tomatillo, jalapeno, cilantro, red onion, black beans, canola oil, lime juice, vinegar and salt in medium bowl. Serve with tortilla chips.
Makes 6 (1/3 cup) servings.
*Note: The leftover black beans may be stored in an airtight container in the freezer up to one month for later use.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/6 of recipe): Calories 130; Total Fat 10g; Saturated Fat 1g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 200mg; Carbohydrates 9g; Fiber 2g; Protein 2g.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/appetizer/black_bean-avocado_salsa_with_home-baked_tortilla_chips_recipe.html
Mini Calzones
January 28, 2023 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Appetizers, CooksRecipes | Leave a commentTags: Appetizers, baking, Canola Oil, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Dried Italian Seasoning, Food, Garlic Clove, Ground Beef, Ground Black Pepper, Mini Calzones, mushrooms, Pizza Dough, recipes, Reduced Sodium Marinara Sauce, Shredded Reduced-Fat Mozzarella Cheese, Yellow onion
From the CooksRecipes website it’s Mini Calzones. To make this recipe you’ll be needing Ground Beef, Yellow Onion, Mushrooms, Garlic Clove, Canola Oil, Dried Italian Seasoning, Ground Black Pepper, Pizza Dough, Shredded Reduced-Fat Mozzarella Cheese, and Reduced Sodium Marinara Sauce. There’s 210 calories and 26 net carbs per serving. The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2023! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html
Mini Calzones
Calzones, a pizza pie “turnover”, come in miniature versions in this recipe, making for a quick and delicious meal or snack any time of day. They also make wonderful leftovers! Recipe developed by Alison Lewis.
Recipe Ingredients:
8 ounces lean ground beef
1/2 small yellow onion, diced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 clove garlic, minced
4 teaspoons canola oil – divided use
1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
14 ounce prepared pizza dough
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
1 cup reduced-sodium marinara sauce, warmed
Cooking Directions:
1 – In large non-stick skillet, brown beef over medium heat until beef crumbles; drain and set aside. In separate large skillet, sauté onion, mushrooms and garlic in 1 tablespoon canola oil over medium heat 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in Italian seasoning and pepper. Add to ground beef and set aside.
2 – Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
3 – Divide dough into eight pieces. Roll each dough piece into 3-inch diameter. Spoon beef mixture equally over half of each piece, leaving 1/2-inch border. Top equally with cheese.
4 – Fold dough over filling until edges almost meet. Bring bottom edges over top edges and crimp dough with fingers to form rim. Prick tops of calzones with fork to allow steam to escape. Place on large baking sheet lightly greased and floured. Brush each calzone with canola oil, if desired.
5 – Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve with warm marinara sauce.
Makes 8 servings.
Tip: You can make these one day ahead of time and heat before serving the next day. Lightly brush calzones with canola oil before placing in the oven for a nice golden color and crisp texture. These calzones will keep in the refrigerator as leftovers.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/8 of recipe; 1 mini calzone): Calories: 210 ; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1.5g; Cholesterol: 20mg; Sodium: 450mg; Carbohydrates: 27g; Fiber: 1g; Protein: 12g.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/sandwich/mini_calzones.html
“Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week – Arroz con Huevos
January 16, 2023 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, Meatless Monday | Leave a commentTags: Arroz con Huevos, Cheese, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Eggs, Food, Garlic, Green Pepper, Meatless Monday, Onion, recipes, Rice, Salt, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Taco Sauce, Tomato, Vegetarian, Water
This week’s “Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week is Arroz con Huevos. To make the Dish you’ll be needing Water, Rice, Onion, Garlic, Salt, Green Pepper, Taco Sauce, Tomato, Eggs, and Shredded Cheddar Cheese. Perfect for Breakfast or Brunch. The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2023! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html
This hearty and satisfying dish, Mexican-style rice topped with poached eggs and garnished with shredded cheddar cheese, can be served anytime of the day.
Recipe Ingredients:
1 cup water
1/2 cup uncooked rice
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons bottled taco sauce or salsa
1/2 cup chopped tomato
4 large eggs
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 – In medium saucepan stir together water, rice, onion, garlic and salt, if desired. Cover. Over high heat, bring to boiling. Reduce heat to keep water simmering. About 10 minutes before rice is done (check rice package for total cooking time needed), stir in green pepper and taco sauce. Re-cover and cook until rice is tender, about 10 minutes longer. Stir in tomato. Remove from heat, cover and keep warm while poaching eggs.
2 – In saucepan or deep omelet pan, bring 2 to 3 inches of water to boiling. Reduce heat to keep water gently simmering. Break cold eggs, 1 at a time, into custard cup or saucer or break several into bowl. Holding dish close to water’s surface, slip eggs, 1 by 1 into water. Cook until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, about 3 to 5 minutes. With slotted spoon, lift out eggs. Drain in spoon or on paper towels and trim any rough edges, if desired.
3 – To serve, spoon 1/4 of the reserved rice mixture onto each of 4 plates. Top each with 1 of the poached eggs, sprinkle each egg with 1 tablespoon of the cheese.
Makes 4 servings.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/mless/arroz_con_huevos_recipe.html
Diabetic Side Dish of the Week – Fruit Baked Apples
January 15, 2023 at 6:02 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, diabetes, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week | Leave a commentTags: Apple Cider, baking, Butter, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Cornstarch, dessert, Diabetes, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week, Dried Fruit Mix, Equal Spoonful, Food, Fruit Baked Apples, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Nutmeg, recipes, Side dish, Tart Baking Apples
This week’s Diabetic Side Dish of the Week is Fruit Baked Apples. These are made using Equal Spoonful, Cornstarch, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Nutmeg, Apple Cider, Dried Fruit Mix, Butter, and Tart Baking Apples. The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2023! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html
Fruit Baked Apples
A great cold weather dessert, spiced dried fruit mixture fills fresh apples that are baked in an apple cider sauce. The apples fill the house with tempting aromas as they bake.
Recipe Ingredients:
1/2 cup Equal® Spoonful*
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Pinch ground cinnamon
Pinch ground nutmeg
2 cups apple cider or juice
1 (6-ounce) package dried mixed fruit, chopped
1 tablespoon stick butter or margarine
8 tart baking apples
Cooking Directions:
1 – Combine Equal®, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg in medium saucepan. Stir in cider and dried fruit. Heat to boiling.
2 – Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 to 15 minutes or until fruit is tender and cider mixture is reduced to about 1 cup. Stir in butter until melted.
3 – Remove cores from apples, cutting into but not through bottoms. Peel 1-inch around tops. Place apples in greased baking pan. Fill centers with fruit. Spoon remaining cider mixture over apples.
4 – Bake, uncovered, in preheated 350°F (175°C) oven about 45 minutes or until apples are tender when pierced with a fork.
Makes 8 servings.
*May substitute 12 packets Equal sweetener.
Nutrition information per serving (1 apple): calories 176, protein 1 g, carbohydrate 42 g, fat 2 g, cholesterol 0 mg, sodium 22 mg.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/fruit-baked-apples-diabetic-recipe.html
Appetizer of the Week – Sirloin Satay
January 14, 2023 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, CooksRecipes | Leave a commentTags: Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, Certified Angus Beef Sirloin Steak, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Food, Grilling, Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce, recipes, Sirloin Satay
This week’s Appetizer of the Week is a Sirloin Satay. To make this week’s Appetizer you’ll be needing 1 pound Certified Angus Beef Sirloin Steak and Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce. There’s 79 calories per serving. The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2023! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html
Sirloin Satay
This sizzling beef dish makes a tantalizing hors d’œuvre. Or, increase the portions and serve as simple entrée for a light dinner.
Recipe Ingredients:
1 pound Certified Angus Beef® sirloin steak, sliced across the grain into 1/4-inch strips
1/4 cup Lea & Perrins® Worcestershire Sauce
Cooking Directions:
1 – Marinade steak strips in Worcestershire Sauce for 30 minutes.
2 – Thread strips onto skewers.
3 – Grill about 1 minute per side or until desired doneness.
Makes 8 appetizer servings.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/8 of recipe): 79 Calories; 3g Fat; 1g Saturated Fat; 37mg Cholesterol; 0g Carbohydrate; 0g Dietary Fiber; 13g Protein; 47mg Sodium; 8% daily value Iron (based on 2,000 calorie diet).
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/appetizer/sirloin_satay_recipe.html
Diabetic Dish of the Week – Tasty Teriyaki Chicken
January 10, 2023 at 6:02 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Dish of the Week | Leave a commentTags: Apple Cider Vinegar, baking, chicken breasts, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Food, Ginger, Grilling, recipes, Soy sauce, Splenda Sweetener, Tasty Teriyaki Chicken
This week’s Diabetic Dish of the Week is – Tasty Teriyaki Chicken. Splenda Sweetener replaces the Sugar in the Recipe. To make this week’s recipe you’ll need Cornstarch, Cold Water, Splenda, Soy Sauce, Cider Vinegar, Garlic, Ground Ginger, Ground Black Pepper, and Boneless Chicken Breasts Halves. The Dish is only 140 calories and 3 carbs per serving. The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2023! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html
Tasty Teriyaki Chicken
A much requested reduced calorie chicken recipe, that’s easy to double for a large group.
Recipe Ingredients:
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
1/2 cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Cooking Directions:
1 – In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the cornstarch, cold water, Splenda® Granulated Sweetener, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger and ground black pepper. Let simmer, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens and bubbles.
2 – Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
3 – Place chicken pieces in a lightly greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Brush chicken with the sauce. Turn pieces over, and brush again.
4 – Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Turn pieces over, and bake for another 30 minutes, until no longer pink and juices run clear. Brush with sauce every 10 minutes during cooking.
Makes 12 servings.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/12 of recipe): Calories 140 | Calories from Fat 25 | Fat 3.0g (sat 1.0g) | Cholesterol 65mg | Sodium 660mg | Carbohydrates 3g | Fiber 0g | Sugars 1g | Protein 25g.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/tasty_teriyaki_chicken_recipe.html
“Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week – Black Bean Lasagna
January 9, 2023 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, Meatless Monday | Leave a commentTags: Black Bean Lasagna, Black Beans, Cilantro, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Food, Green Sweet Pepper, Low Fat Cottage Cheese, Meatless Monday, Onion, recipes, Reduced Fat Cream Cheese, Tomato Slices, Vegetarian
This week’s “Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week is a Black Bean Lasagna. Made with Black Beans, Onion, Green Sweet Pepper, Low Fat Cottage Cheese, Reduced Fat Cream Cheese, and the Seasonings. Take your Lasagna where it’s never been with this week’s recipe! The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2023! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html
Black Bean Lasagna
Here’s a crowd pleaser! Serve with a big green salad, tortilla chips and your family’s favorite beverage.
Recipe Ingredients:
9 lasagna noodles (8 ounces)
2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green sweet pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (15-ounce) cans low-sodium tomato sauce or tomato sauce with seasonings
1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro
1 (12-ounce) container low-fat cottage cheese
1 8-ounce package reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel)
1/4 cup light dairy sour cream
Tomato slices (optional)
Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
Cooking Directions:
1 – Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Mash one can of the beans; set aside.
2 – Lightly coat a large skillet with cooking spray; add onion, green sweet pepper, and garlic. Cook and stir over medium heat until tender but not brown. Add mashed beans, un-mashed beans, tomato sauce, and snipped cilantro; heat through.
3 – In a large bowl combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream; set aside. Spray a 3-quart rectangular baking dish with nonstick coating. Arrange three of the noodles in the dish. Top with one-third of the bean mixture. Spread with one-third of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers twice, ending with bean mixture. Reserve the remaining cheese mixture.
4 – Bake, covered, in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until heated through. Dollop with reserved cheese mixture. Let stand for 10 minutes. Garnish with tomato slices and cilantro, if desired.
Makes 8 servings.
Make-Ahead Tip: Refrigerate unbaked casserole, covered, up to 1 day, and bake as directed. Or, freeze up to 1 month; thaw frozen casserole in refrigerator overnight, and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until heated through.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/8 of recipe): calories: 340, total fat: 8g, saturated fat: 5g, cholesterol: 25mg, sodium: 589mg, carbohydrate: 49g, fiber: 8g, protein: 21g, vitamin A: 21%, vitamin C: 31%, iron: 21%.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/mless/black_bean_lasagna_recipe.html
Appetizer of the Week – Guacasalsa
January 7, 2023 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, CooksRecipes | Leave a commentTags: Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, Avocado, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes., Food, Fresh Cilantro, Guacasalsa, Ortega Diced Jalapeños, recipes, Shrimp Sauce
This week’s Appetizer of the Week is Guacasalsa. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Avocado, Diced Tomatoes, Shrimp Sauce, Diced Onion, ORTEGA® Diced Jalapeños, and Fresh Cilantro. The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2023! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html
Guacasalsa
Great as a dip or spooned over grilled fish or chicken.
Recipe Ingredients:
1 large avocado, peeled , pitted and chopped
1 1/4 cups (1 large) diced tomato
1/3 cup bottled shrimp sauce
3 teaspoons diced onion
2 tablespoons ORTEGA® Diced Jalapeños
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
Cooking Directions:
1 – Combine avocado, tomato, shrimp sauce, onion, jalapeños, cilantro and salt in medium bowl. Cover; refrigerate for 1 hour.
2 – Serve over grilled fish or with tortilla chips.
Makes about 2 cups.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/appetizer/guacasaisa_recipe.html
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