Triple Threat: Quick, Low-Calorie, Cheap Meals
December 27, 2013 at 10:29 AM | Posted in Delish | Leave a commentTags: Calorie, cook, Domesticated turkey, Home, low calorie, Meal, Olive oil, Special Diets
Quick, Low-Calorie, Cheap Meals all from the Delish web site!
Triple Threat: Quick, Low-Calorie, Cheap Meals
When it’s time to eat, all your family cares about is great taste, but you have numbers on your mind: cost, time, and calories. Thankfully, these delicious meals have the kind of numbers you’ll love — each dish is under $3 per serving, ready in 30 minutes or less, and under 365 calories. What could be better than that?
Turkey and Balsamic Onion Quesadillas
All you need to make these easy tortilla sandwiches are five ingredients, many of which you probably already have in your kitchen. Make them a meal by serving with simple sautéed vegetables or a tossed green salad….
Greek Lemon Rice Soup
Smooth silken tofu replaces the eggs in this version of the classic Greek soup. Add an extra drizzle of olive oil on top of each portion to give it an extra-luxurious taste….
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Shrimp and Smoked Turkey Sausage Gumbo with Rice w/ Cornbread Ears
December 10, 2013 at 6:39 PM | Posted in Butterball Smoked Turkey Sausage, shrimp, Zatarain's | Leave a commentTags: cook, Domesticated turkey, Gumbo, Home, Okra, Shrimp, Soups and Stews, Zatarain
Today’s Menu: Shrimp and Smoked Turkey Sausage Gumbo with Rice w/ Cornbread Ears
Oh another bout of snow and another bout of the Phantom Pains throughout the night, I’d rather deal with the snow instead of Phantom Pains! We got another 2-3 inches over the night, this one was a powdery snow unlike the last one which was a wet and heavier snow. Dealt with the phantom pains throughout the night again last night, not real bad ones just enough to annoy me! One of the neighbors had brought my morning paper up and laid it by the door for me, thank you! Brewed a cup of hot Green Tea, Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. I had some Turkey Chili leftover from dinner the other night and made a Chili and Cheese Omlett with some toast for breakfast, and a good start to the day! For dinner tonight it was Shrimp and Smoked Turkey Sausage Gumbo with Rice w/ Cornbread Ears.
I used a box of Zatarain’s Gumbo Mix with Rice for the Gumbo base. I think I had used this once before. Very easy to prepare, takes about 25-30 minutes. I just boiled the stock that was in the packet, Jalapeno Slices, sliced Butterball Hardwood Smoked Turkey Sausage, and a few shakes of the Frank’s Red Hot Sauce for 15 minutes. Then I added the Extra Large Shrimp and simmered another 10 minutes. Said and done the Gumbo is ready! It turned out fantastic! Nice flavor and plenty of Rice, makes a nice hearty dinner. I also made some Cornbread Ears. It’s normal baked Cornbread but in a cast iron baking mold in the shape of Ears of Corn. I used Martha White Corn Meal Mix. For dessert later a Jello Sugar Free Chocolate Pudding.
Zatarain’s Gumbo Mix with Rice
Gumbo is a savory Cajun or Creole stew served with or over rice. Just add one pound of seafood (shrimp, crabs, or crawfish) or meat (chicken and sausage are very popular) for nine cups of delicious gumbo in about 30 minutes with one pot preparation.
Directions
Easy Stove Top: Gumbo can be prepared with your choice of 1 pound of chicken (pre-cooked), smoked sausage or seafood cut into bite-size pieces. 1. In a 3 quart saucepan, combine 6 cups water, meat and Zatarain’s Gumbo Mix. Stir and bring to a boil. 2. Stir, reduce heat, cover and simmer over Low heat for 25 minutes. For Seafood Gumbo: Combine 6 cups water and Zatarain’s Gumbo Mix, bring to a boil. Add seafood after 10 minutes of cooking time, return to boil and cook 15 minutes.
Microwave: 1. In a 3 quart microwave-safe bowl, combine 6 cups of cold water and Zatarain’s Gumbo Mix. 2. For Chicken or Sausage Gumbo: Add 1 pound meat, cover and cook on High for 30 minutes (cook time may differ on the power of the microwave oven.), stirring occasionally. For Seafood Gumbo: Cover and cook on High for 20 minutes (cook time may differ on the power of the microwave oven.). 3. Let stand covered for 5 minutes before serving. Serving Suggestions: Sausage and chicken make an excellent, popular gumbo. Seafood gumbo is best with shrimp, oysters and crab. Okra, corn or celery make excellent vegetable additions.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 2 Tbsp. (22g) = 1 cup prepared
Servings Per Container: About 9
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value
Calories: 70
Calories from Fat: 0
Total Fat: 0g 0%
Saturated Fat: 0g 0%
Cholesterol: 0mg 0%
Sodium: 690mg 29%
Total Carb: 16g 5%
Dietary Fiber: <1g 4%
Sugar: 0g
Protein: 2%
Vitamin A: 6%
Vitamin C: 8%
Calcium: 0%
Iron: 4%
Organic: 4%
White Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix. Self Rising White Enriched with Hot Rize®
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 3 Tbsp (31g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 110
Calories from Fat 5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g1%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Sodium 440mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 22g7%
Dietary Fiber 2g6%
Protein 2g
Calcium2% Iron6% Thiamin10% Riboflavin6% Niacin6% Folic Acid15%
Chili Dogs!
December 7, 2013 at 6:12 PM | Posted in cheese, chili, Healthy Life Whole Grain Breads, Hot Dogs, Oscar Mayer, Sargento's Cheese, turkey chili | 1 CommentTags: Domesticated turkey, Frank's RedHot, Hormel, Hormel Turkey Chili, Hot dog, Serving size, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM NITRITE
Today’s Menu: Chili Dogs
It is one freezing cold day out there, maybe 20 degrees out. I guess we ended up with about 5, maybe 5 1/2 inches of snow. It is sunny out so that’s helping to clear the streets a bit. More Winter weather on the way for tomorrow though. Warm and snug on the inside and for dinner a huge favorite of mine, Chili Dogs!
I used Oscar Mayer Extra Lean Turkey Franks, my new choice of Hot Dogs. Just boiled them for 5 minutes and they were ready. I had planned on using some of the 3 Bean Buffalo Chili but I had none in the freezer left, I’ll be making a new batch this week to cure that problem! So instead I used Hormel Turkey Chili with Beans. Emptied the can into a small sauce pan and heated it up for about 10 minutes or so. I did add a few shakes of Frank’s Red Hot Sauce to the Chili as it was heating up.
Served everything on a Healthy Life Whole Grain Hot Dog Bun. Topped the Dog with French’s Yellow Mustard, Sargento Reduced Fat Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, and then the Chili and they were ready to go! Nothing better than a couple of Cincinnati Style Chili Dogs! For dessert later a Skinny Cow Truffle Ice Cream Bar.
Oscar Mayer Extra Lean Turkey Franks
These hardwood smoked, bun length turkey franks are 95% fat free and only 50 calories per serving. Enjoy this lean poultry option the next time you’re looking for a hot dog, but without all the fat and calories of a beef frank.
Ingredients: TURKEY INGREDIENTS (TURKEY, MECHANICALLY SEPARATED TURKEY), WATER, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CORN SYRUP, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF DEXTROSE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, FLAVOR, HYDROLYZED BEEF STOCK, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SALT, SODIUM PROPIONATE, MUSTARD FLOUR, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, LEMON JUICE SOLIDS, SODIUM ASCORBATE, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, SODIUM NITRITE.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 50g Servings per Container about 8 Amount Per Serving
Calories 50 Calories from Fat 20
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.5g 4 % Saturated Fat 0.5g 3 % Trans Fat 0g 0 % Cholesterol 20mg 7 % Sodium 400mg 17 % Total Carbohydrate 4g 1 % Dietary Fiber 0g 0 % Sugars 1g Protein 5g
http://www.kraftbrands.com/oscarmayer/hot-dogs/extra-lean-franks.html
Hormel Turkey Chili with Beans
Hormel Chili, Turkey with Beans, 99% Fat Free Always easy and always delicious, Hormel® chili is made with carefully selected beef, red beans, tomatoes and a special combination of spices. Our choice ingredients are blended and simmered, resulting in a rich and hearty flavor—perfect for dips, baked potatoes, hamburgers, casseroles, nachos, hot dogs, French fries and so much more. Hormel® chili now comes in 10 varieties and sizes, including a less sodium variety. Whether you serve it in a bowl, on a hot dog, or as a topping for fries and nachos, choose the chili craved by chili lovers—Hormel® chili.
NUTRITION FACTS Serving size 1 cup
Value My Daily Value Calories 210 cal Total Fat 3 g Saturated Fat 1 g Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 45 mg Sodium 1200 mg Total Carbohydrate 28 g Dietary Fiber 6 g Sugars 6 g Protein 17 g
Leftovers: Turkey Sandwich w/ Green Beans and Deviled Eggs
November 29, 2013 at 6:37 PM | Posted in greenbeans, Jennie-O Turkey Products, leftovers | Leave a commentTags: Deviled egg, Domesticated turkey, Ice cream, Jennie O Oven Ready, Kroger, Saturated fat, Splenda, Turkey, Weight Watchers
Today’s Menu: Leftovers: Turkey Sandwich w/ Green Beans and Deviled Eggs
Very cold this morning. Went out and got the morning paper and I was around 13 degrees, Brrrr! Went to Kroger around 9 am this morning and it was a ghost town, everyone at the Malls and Walmart and such for their Black Friday shopping. I compared prices with the ads in the paper yesterday and checked on-line and the prices were the same, and some even cheaper, and most with free shipping. Plus I could do it in the comfort and warmth of my home! Doesn’t make much sense. For dinner tonight it was a lot of fantastic leftovers from yesterday! I prepared a Turkey Sandwich w/ Green Beans and Deviled Eggs.
The Turkey was from a Jennie – O Oven Ready Turkey Breast that we prepared yesterday. The leftover was just as good as it was for dinner last yesterday. I took some slices of the Turkey and put them on an Aunt Millie’s Reduced Calorie Whole Grain Bun. i topped it with a little of the French’s Yellow Mustard and Kraft Reduced Fat Mayo and it was set to go!
I also warmed up some of the Green Beans. The Beans were some of the Canned Green Beans that we canned earlier this year. I also had a couple of Deviled Eggs that my Mom had prepared. I’ve had many Deviled Eggs but non as good as Mom does! Then for dessert later some more of the melt in your mouth Apple Pie. Mom made this also and used Splenda to make it with, you can’t tell the difference between a Sugar made pie and the Splenda made pie that she made. I had a slice topped with a scoop of Breyer’s Carb Smart Vanilla Ice Cream.
Aunt Millie’s Reduced Calorie Whole Grain Hamburger Buns
Aunt Millie’s Hearth Buns are made with whole grain flour, are generously-sized and add a special touch to your grill outs.
Weight Watchers ® PointsPlus ® Value: 3*
*The PointsPlus ® value for this product was calculated by Aunt Millie’s and is provided for informational purposes only. This is not an endorsement, sponsorship or approval of this product or its manufacturer by Weight Watchers International, Inc., the owner of the Weight Watchers ® and PointsPlus ® trademarks.
Nutrition
Facts
Serving size 1 Bun (60g)
Servings per Container 8
Calories 110
Calories from fat 10
Amount/Serving %DV*
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated 0g
Monounsaturated 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 210mg 9%
Potassium 70mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Fiber 7g 27%
Sugars 1g
Protein 5g
http://www.auntmillies.com/products/ProductView.aspx?prod=5885&cat=Buns
What To Do With Thanksgiving Leftovers
November 29, 2013 at 10:57 AM | Posted in leftovers | Leave a commentTags: cook, Cranberry sauce, Domesticated turkey, Holiday, Leftovers, Mustard (condiment), PBS, Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Leftover Ideas from the PBS web site, the link is at the bottom of the page.
What To Do With Thanksgiving Leftovers
November 20, 2012
After all the cooking and cleaning of Thanksgiving is over, you likely will not want to cook anymore. Thanksgiving leftovers do not have to be complicated recipes. You just have to get creative! We have a few suggestions to get your Thanksgiving leftovers out of the fridge and recreated into new dishes…..
Kabocha Turkey Pasta
Mix turkey and pumpkin into this Autumn-colored pasta dish that is rich in protein and flavor. It’s a quick weeknight meal, but it also makes for a great appetizer course at a fall dinner party….
Turkey Salad Roll-Ups
Make some healthy turkey salad roll-ups with this delicious lunch recipe. Leftover roasted turkey is mixed with creamy mayonnaise and Dijon mustard then wrapped up in a whole-wheat wrap with a healthy smear of cranberry sauce….
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Our Thanksgiving Meal
November 28, 2013 at 6:09 PM | Posted in Bob Evan's, Eggs, greenbeans, Ham, Jennie-O Turkey Products, turkey | 3 CommentsTags: Apple pie, cook, Domesticated turkey, FOOL PROOF, Gravy, Jennie O Oven Ready, Oven bag, Pumpkin pie, Thanksgiving
Today’s Menu: Our Thanksgiving Meal
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! We had a quiet day and dinner, just Mom, Dad, and myself. There will be more later in the day and evening coming over. The wind that we’ve had has died down finally but it’s only a high in the low 30’s but it’s sunny out. For dinner tonight; Our Thanksgiving Meal.
We had Turkey, Ham, Stuffing, and Beans with all the other trimmings in between! I prepared a Jennie – O Oven Ready Turkey Breast. This is the easiest Turkey Breast there is to prepare! Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and remove the frozen Turkey from the outer package. Keep the Turkey in it’s cooking bag and place it in a roasting pan. Roast it for 2 1/2 to 3 hours making sure the Turkey reads at least 170 degrees. You have your Thanksgiving Gobbler! Simple, easy, and delicious.
For the Ham we used a Cook’s Bone-In Ham (1/2 Ham). My Mom prepared that last night so it was ready for today’s feast. Then for our side dishes we had; Mashed Potatoes, Brown Gravy, Green Beans (a quart of the Greens Beans we canned earlier in the year), Home Made Stuffing (Mom prepared this), Deviled Eggs, and Baked Rolls. Plus for dessert my Mom baked a couple of pies, a Pumpkin Pie and an Apple Pie. Both were made by using Splenda. I’m not big on Pumpkin Pie but that Apple Pie won’t stand a chance later this evening! For dessert later a slice of Apple Pie with a scoop of Breyer’s Carb Smart Vanilla Ice Cream! Only one way to describe this, “It was a feast!” Once again Happy Thanksgiving to you all and say a prayer later for our Country and all Military Men and Women serving our country!
Jennie – O OVEN READY™ Turkey Breast
Get all the great benefits of Oven Ready™ in a smaller-sized boneless and skinless turkey breast; this delicious home-cooked turkey breast is the perfect dinner to serve year-round.Goes directly from your freezer to your oven with no thawing.
Product Features:
Gluten Free
The Biggest Loser® product
Preseasoned
Comes sealed in our Fool-Proof® cooking bag
With Gravy Packet (contains gluten)
Cooking Instructions:
OVEN COOKING METHOD:
Preheat oven to 375 °F.
Remove frozen turkey from white outer package.
Do not remove turkey from FOOL PROOF. cooking bag.
Place in a roasting pan with at least 2″ high sides.
Note – Do not increase oven temperature, cooking bag may melt at higher temperatures.
Cut three 1/2 inch slits in top of FOOL PROOF. cooking bag.
Place pan in oven, allowing room for bag to expand without touching the oven racks or walls.
Roast the turkey until a meat thermometer reaches 170°F.
Note – Meat temperature increases rapidly during last hour of cooking.
Let turkey rest 10 minutes, cut open top of oven bag.
Watch out for hot steam and juices.
Heat gravy as directed on pouch.
APPROXIMATE OVEN ROASTING TIMES IN 375°F. OVEN TEMPERATURE:
2 – 3 lbs 2-1/2 to 3 hours.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 112 g
Total Carbohydrates 1 g
Calories 100 Dietary Fiber 0 g
Calories From Fat 10 Sugars 1 g
Total Fat 1.0 g Protein 23 g
Saturated Fat .0 g Vitamin A 0%
Trans Fat .0 g Vitamin C 0%
Cholesterol 40 mg Iron 2%
Sodium 460 mg Calcium 0%
Our products are labeled in compliance with government regulations. It is always necessary to read the labels on the products to determine if the food product meets your required needs regardless of how the product is represented on this site.
http://www.jennieo.com/products/113-OVEN-READY%E2%84%A2-Boneless-Skinless-Turkey-Breast
From Turkey to Duck: 7 Healthy Thanksgiving Bird Recipes
November 28, 2013 at 9:44 AM | Posted in Delish, turkey | 2 CommentsTags: Bird, Cooking, Domesticated turkey, New England, New Mexico, Recipe, Thanksgiving, Turkey
Healthy Bird recipes for your Holiday Bird, from the Delish we site. Happy Thanksgiving!
From Turkey to Duck: 7 Healthy Thanksgiving Bird Recipes
This year, try something new with your Thanksgiving bird. From turkey to pheasant, EatingWell has wholesome and hearty fare that will bring not just healthy eating to your table, but plenty of smiles too.
Southwestern Rubbed Turkey
Spice up your Thanksgiving by giving your turkey a bit of zest. Ground cinnamon, toasted cumin, and smoked paprika come together to form a rub inspired by the flavors of the Southwest. Don’t worry, whether you’re from New England or New Mexico, this spicy rub will be a welcome addition at the holiday table. (And did we mention it’s loaded with nutrients like iron, zinc, and selenium?)…..
* Get all 7 recipes by clicking the link below *
Tryptophan Making You Sleepy Is A Big Fat Lie
November 26, 2013 at 10:50 AM | Posted in turkey | Leave a commentTags: Aunt Doris, Domesticated turkey, Grandma Peggy, Holidays, Huffington Post, Thanksgiving, Tryptophan, Turkey
We all do it, feast on Turkey and all the trimmings and asleep on the couch before the second football game of the day is on. I had always heard it was the Turkey, well maybe it’s not. Find out, good article on the Turkey Effects from Huffington Post web site. I left the link at the bottom of the page so you can read it all.
Tryptophan Making You Sleepy Is A Big Fat Lie
The Huffington Post | By Carey Polis
It feels like there is a simultaneous conversation happening at Thanksgiving tables across the country. You eat a big meal — which includes a generous helping of turkey — and all of a sudden you’re feeling like you really want to lie down and take a nap. “It’s the tryptophan,” says Aunt Doris or Grandma Peggy or that cousin who always makes a big point of announcing that she’s watching her weight this year. Everyone nods in agreement, as if the tryptophan is a perfectly reasonable excuse. Unfortunately, the reality is that you just ate way too much.
It’s high time that we set the record straight. Tryptophan does not make you sleepy. You do not feel like this on Thanksgiving because of tryptophan:…..
* Read the article and get the facts by clicking the link below.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/26/tryptophan-sleepy_n_4296378.html?utm_hp_ref=food
Holiday Recipes: Must-Have Main Dishes
November 22, 2013 at 10:01 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Living On Line | Leave a commentTags: Christmas, Domesticated turkey, Holiday, Holiday Recipe, Roasting, Salmon, Sweet potato, Thanksgiving
Passing along some Thanksgiving tips and recipes from Diabetic Living On Line. The link to all the recipes is at the end of the post, Enjoy!
Holiday Recipes: Must-Have Main Dishes
Gather around the dinner table to enjoy our scrumptious, diabetes-friendly holiday main dishes. From roasted turkey and chicken to herb-infused pork and beef, these festive entrees are perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas celebrations. We’ve reduced the carbs and calories, so these delicious holiday dishes won’t derail your diabetic meal plan.
Traditional Roast Turkey
A medley of herbs and vegetables gives this golden roasted bird fresh-from-the-garden flavor while adding minimal carbs, calories, and fat — great for diabetic meal plans. Bonus: After the holiday dinner, you’ll have plenty of turkey left for future meals…..
Southwest Salmon and Sweet Potatoes
Switch things up and serve salmon and sweet potatoes for your holiday dinner. Using foil packets to steam foods — rather than cooking them in butter or oil — helps trim calories and fat. This salmon and sweet potato combo is a delightful example of yummy, diabetes-friendly dinners the whole family will love…..
* Click the link below to get all the Holiday Recipes: Must-Have Main Dishes *
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