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Healthy Savory Pie Recipes

June 29, 2022 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Eating Well | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Beans, Beef, carrots, Chicken, Cooking, EatingWell, Food, Grilling, Healthy Savory Pie Recipes, Peas, Pork, Potatoes, recipes, Roasting, Tomatoes, Turkey, Vegetables

From the EatingWell Website and Magazine it’s Healthy Savory Pie Recipes. Find some Delicious and Healthy Savory Pie Recipes with recipes including Turkey Chili Calzones, Slow-Cooker Vegetable Pot Pie, and Skillet Chicken Potpie. So find these recipes and more all at the EatingWell website. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2022! http://www.eatingwell.com/

Healthy Savory Pie Recipes
Find healthy, delicious savory pie recipes including chicken pot pie, shepherd’s pie and turkey pie. Healthier recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.

Turkey Chili Calzones
Here we combine two favorite family dinners—chili and pizza—into calzones packed full of lean turkey, bell peppers and sharp Cheddar. Dish them up with a side salad to complete the meal……

Slow-Cooker Vegetable Pot Pie
You’ll reach for this recipe on early spring days for warmth and satisfaction. Even though this is a vegetarian pot pie, it’s still hearty thanks to a whole-wheat crust and a filling made with potatoes, mushrooms, leeks and carrots……

Skillet Chicken Potpie
A store-bought pie crust, frozen veggies and precooked chicken simplify the prep for this easy potpie. This healthy dinner recipe is comfort food at its best……

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https://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/18231/main-dishes/savory-pies/

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

June 29, 2022 at 6:00 AM | Posted in Kitchen Hints | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Cooking, Cooking Tips, Food, Grilling, Kitchen Hints, Meats, recipes, Roasting, Sugar, Vegetables

Sprinkle a little sugar on top…..

Lightly sprinkling lean proteins (and even vegetables) with sugar helps them brown better and faster, enhancing their flavor without the risk of overcooking.

Diabetic Dish of the Week – Spicy Eggplant Burgers

June 28, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: Baby Spinach, baking, Cooking, Cooking spray, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Egg Plants, Egg Whites, Food, Italian Style Panko Bread Crumbs, recipes, Reduced-Fat Mayonnaise, Sliced Pepper Jack Cheese, Spicy Eggplant Burgers, Tomato, Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns

This week’s Diabetic Dish of the Week is – Spicy Eggplant Burgers. Another fantastic way to use Egg Plant! These are made using Egg Plants, Egg Whites, Italian Style Panko Bread Crumbs, Cooking Spray, Reduced Fat Mayonnaise, Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns, Baby Spinach, Tomato, and Sliced Pepper Jack Cheese. 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/

Spicy Eggplant Burgers
Make your next cookout meat free with this flavorful eggplant burger — so tasty, it’s sure to please vegetarians and omnivores alike!

Ingredients
1 eggplant (1 1/4 pounds), peeled
2 egg whites
1/2 cup Italian-style panko bread crumbs
Nonstick cooking spray
3 tablespoons reduced-fat chipotle mayonnaise or regular reduced-fat mayonnaise
4 whole-wheat hamburger buns, warmed
1 1/2 cups loosely packed baby spinach
8 thin slices tomato
4 slices pepper jack cheese

Directions
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 1 burger

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray. Cut 4 slices (1/2-inch thick) from widest part of eggplant. Beat egg whites in shallow bowl. Place panko on medium plate.

2. Dip eggplant slices in egg whites; dredge in bread crumbs, pressing gently to adhere. Place on prepared baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown; turn and coat with cooking spray. Bake 15 minutes.

3. Spread mayonnaise on bottom halves of buns and top with spinach, tomatoes and eggplant slice. Top with cheese and tops of buns.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 349 calories, Carbohydrates: 47 g, Protein: 16 g, Fat: 12 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 20 mg, Sodium: 628 mg, Fiber: 13 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/spicy-eggplant-burgers/

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Healthy BBQ and Grilling Recipes

June 28, 2022 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Eating Well | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, BBQ, Cooking, EatingWell, Fish, Food, Grilling, Healthy BBQ and Grilling Recipes, recipes, Red Snapper, Roasting, Salads, Seafood, Shrimp, Spices, Vegetables, Wraps

From the EatingWell Website and Magazine it’s Healthy BBQ and Grilling Recipes. Find some Delicious and Healthy BBQ and Grilling Recipes with recipes including Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap, Grilled Shrimp Tostadas, and Grilled Red Snapper. So find these recipes and more all at the EatingWell website. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2022! http://www.eatingwell.com/

Healthy BBQ and Grilling Recipes
Find healthy, delicious BBQ and grilling recipes including burgers, seafood, chicken and vegetables. Healthier recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap
This chicken Caesar salad wrap recipe is elevated by the irresistible smoky flavor of grilled chicken and grilled romaine. Whisk together this easy Caesar salad dressing, toss with the grilled chicken and romaine and wrap it all together for a delicious lunch or dinner……

Grilled Shrimp Tostadas
Grilling gives these shrimp tostadas a boost of smoky flavor. Skewering the shrimp prevents them from falling through the grates while getting even char on each side. If you have a grill basket, you can throw them in that instead; just make sure to get them into a single layer so they don’t steam……

Grilled Red Snapper
This simple grilled snapper has clean flavors and a nice char flavor from the grill. It’s well seasoned but not overly spicy. Serve along with grilled veggies or a fresh green salad to make it a meal……

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https://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/18260/cooking-methods-styles/bbq-grilling/

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

June 28, 2022 at 6:00 AM | Posted in Kitchen Hints | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Cooking, Cooking Tips, Food, Grilling, Grocery Lists, Kitchen Hints, recipes, Roasting

Make a list and check it twice…..

Create a grocery list, this will save you time and money, so you don’t get distracted by items in the store you don’t need. A grocery list should be based on the ingredients of the meals that you wish to make. Meaning, we need to think about what meals we want to have for the week. Stick to your list!

One of America’s Favorites – Surf and Turf MONDAY

June 27, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in One of America's Favorites | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Beef, Cooking, Crab, Fish, Food, Grilling, Lobster, One of America's Favorites, recipes, Roasting, Scallops, Seafood, Shrimp, Surf and turf

Steak and three shrimp, served with spicy mayonnaise, side salad and fries

Surf and turf or surf ‘n’ turf is a main course combining seafood and red meat. A typical seafood component would be lobster (either lobster tail or a whole lobster, prawns, shrimp, squid or scallops, any of which could be steamed, grilled or breaded and fried. The meat is typically beef steak, although others may be used. One standard combination is lobster tail and filet mignon.

Surf and turf is typically served in steakhouses in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Australia.

Surf and turf is sometimes referred to as Reef and beef or Reef ‘n’ Beef in Australia.
In late 19th-century America, combining large portions of lobster and steak was popular at “show restaurants known as lobster palaces”, favored by nouveau riche “arrivistes”. This became unfashionable by the 1920s, and only regained popularity in the early 1960s.

Surf ‘n’ turf was featured in 1962 at the Eye of the Needle, a revolving restaurant atop the Space Needle in Seattle, Washington.

Surf and turf is often considered to symbolize the middle-class “Continental cuisine” of the 1960s and 1970s, with (frozen) lobster and steak as replacement for the middle class.

A variation is the surf and turf burger, which is prepared with ground beef and various types of seafood, such as lobster, shrimp or crab.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

June 27, 2022 at 6:00 AM | Posted in Kitchen Hints | Leave a comment
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Homemade…..

Cooking at home saves money. Buying ingredients is usually cheaper than restaurant meals or takeout. It may save time. It can actually be quicker to make a meal at home than order takeout – especially if you meal prep, cook in bulk, or freeze your extras for later. It also ensures healthier ingredients. Take out and preprepared foods are typically higher in salt, fat, and sugar. When we make our own meals at home, we know exactly what we’re eating. Homemade is better!

Diabetic Side Dish of the Week – Diabetic Cornbread Recipe

June 26, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Baking Soda, Cooking, Cornbread, Cornmeal, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Cornbread Recipe, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week, Egg Substitute, Food, Low Fat Buttermilk, recipes

This week’s Diabetic Side Dish of the Week is a Diabetic Cornbread Recipe. To make this week’s Dish you’ll be needing White Cornmeal, All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Salt, Egg Substitute, Cooking Oil, Low Fat Buttermilk, Water, and Cooking Spray. There’s 138 calories and 23 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/

Diabetic Cornbread Recipe
Preparation time: 10 minutes.
Baking time: 20–25 minutes.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups white cornmeal
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup liquid egg substitute
1 teaspoon corn oil
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/3 cup water
Cooking spray

Directions
Yield: 9 servings.
Serving size: 1/9 of recipe.

1 – Preheat oven to 400°F. Place an 8-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven to preheat. In a large bowl, stir together cornmeal, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add egg substitute, oil, buttermilk, and water, stirring until just moistened. Using oven mitts, remove skillet from oven and coat liberally with cooking spray. (Alternatively, an 8″ x 8″ baking pan at room temperature, coated with cooking spray, can be used). Pour batter into skillet and bake for 20–25 minutes or until cornbread is golden and cooked through.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 138 calories, Carbohydrates: 25 g, Protein: 5 g, Fat: 2 g, Saturated Fat: <1 g, Cholesterol: 2 mg, Sodium: 251 mg, Fiber: 2 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/snack/buttermilk-cornbread/

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Healthy Cornbread Recipes

June 26, 2022 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Eating Well | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Baking powder, Bread, Butter, Cast Iron Skillets, Cooking, Cornmeal, EatingWell, Eggs, Food, Grilling, Healthy Cornbread Recipes, recipes, Soup Beans, Whole grain

From the EatingWell Website and Magazine it’s Healthy Cornbread Recipes. Find some Delicious and Healthy Cornbread Recipes with recipes including Real Cornbread, Whole-Grain Cornbread, and Creole Skillet Cornbread. So find these recipes and more all at the EatingWell website. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2022! http://www.eatingwell.com/

Healthy Cornbread Recipes
Find healthy, delicious cornbread recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.

Real Cornbread
This traditional cornbread is made without flour, isn’t sweet and has a crumbly texture. You can change the adaptable recipe to suit your cornbread preference. For a variation, substitute 1/2 teaspoon baking soda for the baking powder and use buttermilk instead of milk. If you’re looking for a more muffin like texture, substitute flour for half the cornmeal……

Whole-Grain Cornbread
Made with whole-grain cornmeal and white whole-wheat flour, this healthy cornbread recipe is quick enough for a weeknight and perfect to serve with chili or instead of dinner rolls. We like to make a few extra batches of the dry mix and store it in the freezer. To make a batch of cornbread, just measure out 2 cups of dry mix and combine with the liquid ingredients. If you don’t want to pull out your food processor, you can skip pureeing the corn in Step 2 and instead whisk an 8-ounce can of creamed corn with the egg, milk, oil and sugar before combining with the dry ingredients……

Creole Skillet Cornbread
Baking cornbread in a cast-iron skillet results in the ideal crispy crust enclosing a tender crumb. In this recipe, tender corn kernels provide additional texture. As with many recipes, how much sugar you like in your cornbread may depend on how your grandmother made it, so add more or less sugar to taste……

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https://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/18080/bread/quick-bread/cornbread/

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

June 26, 2022 at 6:00 AM | Posted in Kitchen Hints | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Cooking, Cooking Tips, Food, Grilling, Jalapenos, Kitchen Hints, Peppers, recipes, Roasting

Are Jalapeños good for your health, yes…..

Jalapeños are rich in vitamins A and C and potassium. They also have carotene — an antioxidant that may help fight damage to your cells – as well as folate, vitamin K, and B vitamins. Many of their health benefits come from a compound called capsaicin. Capsaicin, a compound that likely accounts for many of the health benefits of Jalapeños, including weight loss, pain relief, improved heart health and lower ulcer risk.