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Mini Calzones

January 28, 2023 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Appetizers, CooksRecipes | Leave a comment
Tags: 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

Appetizer of the Week – Sirloin Satay

January 14, 2023 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, CooksRecipes | Leave a comment
Tags: 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

Southwestern Chicken Salad Sliders

January 14, 2023 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Appetizers, CooksRecipes | Leave a comment
Tags: Appetizers, Avocados, Bakery Rolls, Cherry Tomatoes, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Food, Frozen Corn, Garlic Salt, Green Onions, Mayonnaise, recipes, Rotisserie Chicken, Sour cream, Southwestern Chicken Salad Sliders

Here’s another Delicious and Healthy Appetizer, Southwestern Chicken Salad Sliders. To make this recipe you’ll be needing a Rotisserie Chicken, Green Onions, Frozen Corn, Cherry Tomatoes, Avocados, Sour Cream, Mayonnaise, Garlic Salt, and Bakery Rolls. 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

Southwestern Chicken Salad Sliders
These bite sized sandwiches are fun and easy to make, and are a definite crowd pleaser.

Recipe Ingredients:
1 precooked rotisserie chicken, deboned and coarsely chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 Hass Avocados
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
12 bakery rolls, for sandwiches

Cooking Directions:
1 – In a large bowl, combine chicken, green onions, corn, sour cream, mayonnaise and garlic salt. Mix thoroughly.
2 – Cube 1 1/2 avocados, slice remaining 1/2 of avocado. Gently fold avocados into the chicken mixture, and season with salt and pepper.
3 – Chill in the refrigerator 1 hour
4 – To Serve: Slice dinner rolls in half. Fill with chicken salad and top with avocado slices.
Makes 12 sliders.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/sandwich/southwestern_chicken_salad_sliders_recipe.html

Appetizer of the Week – Guacasalsa

January 7, 2023 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, CooksRecipes | Leave a comment
Tags: 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

Party-Perfect Mini Quiches

January 7, 2023 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Appetizers, CooksRecipes | Leave a comment
Tags: All-Purpose Flour, Appetizers, baking, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Food, Frozen Broccoli, Ground Black Pepper, Large Eggs, NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk, Party-Perfect Mini Quiches', recipes, Red Peppers, Salt, Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Here’s another Appetizer recipe, Party-Perfect Mini Quiches. To make this recipe you’ll be needing NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk, Large Eggs, All Purpose Flour, Salt, Ground Black Pepper, Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Frozen Broccoli, and Red Peppers. 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

Party-Perfect Mini Quiches
Bite-size, crustless mini quiches filled with cheddar cheese, broccoli and red peppers. These party-perfect appetizers also make a delicious and colorful addition to any meal.

Recipe Ingredients:
1 (12-ounce) can NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
3 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mild or sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups chopped, frozen broccoli, thawed and drained
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

Cooking Directions:
1 – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour twelve 2 1/2-inch muffin cups.
2 – Whisk evaporated milk, eggs, flour, salt and black pepper in medium bowl until blended. Stir in cheese, broccoli and bell pepper. Spoon 1/4 to 1/3 cup of mixture into each prepared muffin cup, filling almost to rim. Stir mixture frequently to evenly distribute ingredients.
3 – Bake for 23 to 28 minutes or until knife inserted near centers comes out clean and tops are lightly browned. Cool in pans for 15 minutes. Run knife or small, flat spatula around inside edges of muffin cups. Carefully remove quiches.
Makes 12 servings.

Note: Number of quiches that you get will depend on the size of your muffin cups. Bake time may need some adjusting.

Tip: Quiches can be made ahead and frozen. To reheat, place on baking sheet and bake in preheated 325°F (160°C) oven for 25 to 30 minutes or, place 2 to 4 quiches on microwave-safe plate and microwave on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 2 1/2 to 5 minutes or until hot.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/12 of recipe): Calories: 120 Calories from Fat: 60 Total Fat: 7 g Saturated Fat: 5 g Cholesterol: 80 mg Sodium: 220 mg Carbohydrates: 6 g Dietary Fiber: .5 g Sugars: 4 g Protein: 8 g
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/appetizer/party-perfect_mini_quiches_recipe.html

Appetizer of the Week – Spicy Cilantro Hummus

December 31, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, CooksRecipes | Leave a comment
Tags: Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, Cilantro Leaves, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Food, Fresh Lemon Juice, Garbanzo Beans, Garlic Clove, Ground Cumin, Olive oil, Ortega Diced Jalapeños, recipes, Salt, Spicy Cilantro Hummus, Tortilla Chips

This week’s Appetizer of the Week is Spicy Cilantro Hummus. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Garbanzo Beans, Cilantro Leaves, Fresh Lemon Juice, Ortega Diced Jalapeños, Olive Oil, Garlic Clove, Ground Cumin, Salt, and Tortilla Chips. 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 2022! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Spicy Cilantro Hummus
This Southwestern-flavored hummus make a delicious healthy snack as well as a party dip.

Recipe Ingredients:
2 (15-ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained, reserving 2 tablespoons liquid
1/4 cup packed cilantro leaves
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons ORTEGA Diced Jalapeños
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, peeled
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
Tortilla chips, corn chips or pita wedges for accompaniment (optional)

Cooking Directions:
1 – Place beans and reserved liquid, cilantro, lemon juice, jalapeños, olive oil, garlic, cumin and salt in food processor; cover. Process until smooth. Serve with pita wedges or crackers.
Makes about 4 cups dip.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/appetizer/spicy_cilantro_hummus_recipe.html

Sugar Corn Snack Attack

December 31, 2022 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes | Leave a comment
Tags: Appetizers, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Food, Granulated Sugar, Popcorn, recipes, Snacks, Sugar Corn Snack Attack, Vegetable Oil

Who loves Popcorn! Here’s a recipe for Sugar Corn Snack Attack. To make this recipe you’ll be needing Popcorn, Granulated Sugar, and Vegetable Oil. There’s 70 calories and 7 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 2022! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Sugar Corn Snack Attack
Also called ‘kettle corn’, pop up a batch or two of this sweet popcorn snack when the munchies attack.

Recipe Ingredients:
1/2 cup unpopped popcorn
3 to 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil for popping

Cooking Directions:
1 – Heat oil in large-sized pan until hot. Add popcorn and sprinkle all of the sugar over it. Cover and shake continuously until popped.
Makes 4 quarts.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: (based on 1 cup serving and using only 3 tablespoons sugar) Total Calories 69.7; Fat 3.7g; Carbohydrate 8.5g; Sugar 2.4g; Fiber 1.2g; Protein .9g; Sodium .3 mg; Cholesterol 0mg.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/appetizer/sugar_corn_snack_attack_recipe.html

Appetizer of the Week – ASIAN BEEF KABOBS

December 24, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a comment
Tags: Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, ASIAN BEEF KABOBS, Beef Top Sirloin Steak Boneless, Broiling, Cooking, Dark Sesame Oil, Diabetic Gourmet, Dry Sherry, Food, Green Onions, Grilling, Hoisin sauce, Light Brown Sugar, recipes

This week’s Appetizer of the Week is ASIAN BEEF KABOBS. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Beef Top Sirloin Steak Boneless, Hoisin Sauce, Dry Sherry, Light Brown Sugar, Dark Sesame Oil, and Green Onions. There’s 53 calories and 2 carbs per serving. So you can find this Diabetic Friendly recipe and more all at the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. You can also sign up to receive wonderful recipes, engaging articles, helpful and healthful tips, critically important news and more. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2022! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

Recipe for Asian Beef Kabobs from our Appetizers recipe section.
Ingredients

1 pound beef Top Sirloin Steak Boneless, cut 1 inch thick
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
6 green onions, sliced diagonally into 1-1/2-inch pieces

Directions

1 – Soak sixteen 6-inch bamboo skewers in enough water to cover 10 minutes; drain.
2 – Meanwhile combine hoisin sauce, sherry, brown sugar and sesame oil; set aside.
3 – Trim fat from beef steak. Cut steak crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips. Alternately thread beef, weaving back and forth, and green onion pieces onto skewers.
4 – Place kabobs on rack in broiler pan so surface of kabobs is 3 to 4 inches from heat. Brush with half of hoisin mixture. Broil 9 to 12 minutes, turning once, and brushing with remaining hoisin mixture.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 16 appetizers

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 53
Fat: 2 grams
Sodium: 47 milligrams
Cholesterol: 19 milligrams
Protein: 7 grams
Carbohydrates: 2 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/asian-beef-kabobs

Appetizer of the Week – Fresh Mushroom Soup for Diabetics

December 17, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management | Leave a comment
Tags: Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, Cooking, Diabetes Self Management, Dried Basil, Food, Fresh Mushroom Soup for Diabetics, Garlic Salt, mushrooms, Onions, recipes, Spices, Wine, Worchestershire Sauce

This week’s Appetizer of the Week is Fresh Mushroom Soup for Diabetics. Made using Fat Free Beef Broth, Mushrooms, Onions, Spices, Tomato Paste, Worcestershire Sauce, and Burgundy Wine. There’s 90 calories and 9 net carbs per serving. The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I’ve left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2022! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Fresh Mushroom Soup for Diabetics

Ingredients
2 tablespoons reduced-calorie margarine
1 package (8 ounces) crimini mushrooms, sliced (plain white mushrooms can be substituted)
1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
2 cans (14 ounces each) fat-free beef broth
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons Burgundy wine (can omit)

Directions
* Melt margarine in a large pan. Add mushrooms and onions and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in basil, pepper, garlic salt, and beef broth. Bring to a boil, lower heat to medium, and whisk in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and wine. Heat through.

Yield: 5 1/4 cups. Serving size: 1 cup.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 90 calories, Carbohydrates: 11 g, Protein: 7 g, Fat: 2 g, Saturated Fat: <1 g, Sodium: 370 g, Fiber: 2 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/snack/fresh-mushroom-soup/

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Appetizer of the Week -Quick and Easy Stuffed Mushrooms

December 10, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management | Leave a comment
Tags: Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, baking, Celery, Cooking, Cooking spray, Diabetes Self Management, Food, Garlic Clove, Ground Red Pepper, Marjoram Leaves, mushrooms, Onion, Paprika, Quick and Easy Stuffed Mushrooms, recipes, Whole wheat bread, Worcestershire sauce

This week’s Appetizer of the Week is Quick and Easy Stuffed Mushrooms. To make this week’s Appetizer you’ll be needing Whole Wheat Bread, Mushrooms, Celery, Onion, Garlic Clove, Worcestershire Sauce, Marjoram Leaves, Ground Red Pepper, Cooking Spray, and Paprika. There’s 20 calories and 3 net carbs per serving (2 Mushrooms). The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I’ve left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2022! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Quick and Easy Stuffed Mushrooms
These stuffed mushrooms are a cinch to prepare and are the perfect app for starting off an elegant Mediterranean-style meal. And with only 20 calories and 4 grams of carbohydrate per two-cap serving, they’ll leave plenty of room for the main course!

Ingredients
1 slice whole-wheat bread
16 large mushrooms
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup sliced onion
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon marjoram leaves, crushed
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
Nonstick cooking spray
Dash paprika

Directions
Yield: 8 servings
Serving size: 2 stuffed mushroom caps

1. Tear bread into pieces; place in food processor. Process 30 seconds, or until crumbs are formed. Transfer to small bowl; set aside.

2. Remove stems from mushrooms; reserve caps. Place mushroom stems, celery, onion, and garlic in food processor; process using on/off pulses until vegetables are finely chopped.

3. Spray large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add vegetable mixture; cook and stir over medium heat 5 minutes, or until onion is tender. Remove to bowl. Stir in bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, marjoram, and red pepper.

4. Fill mushroom caps evenly with mixture, pressing down firmly. Place about 1/2 inch apart in shallow baking pan. Spray tops with cooking spray. Sprinkle with paprika.

5. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake 15 minutes, or until heated through.

Note: Mushrooms can be stuffed up to one day ahead. Refrigerate filled mushroom caps, covered, until ready to serve. Bake in preheated 300°F oven 20 minutes, or until heated through.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 20 calories, Carbohydrates: 4 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 1 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 29 mg, Fiber: 1 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/appetizer/quick-and-easy-stuffed-mushrooms/

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