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HEARTY IRISH STEW

February 27, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a comment
Tags: carrots, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Food, Garlic, HEARTY IRISH STEW, Leeks, Onions, Parsnips, recipes, Russet Potatoes, Spices, Top Round Beef

I have a recipe for a Healthy Irish Stew to pass along to all of you. With St. Patrick’s Day about a month away I thought I would give you the perfect St. Paddy’s Day Dish to help you celebrate! To make this Stew some of the ingredients you’ll be needing are Top Round Beef, Garlic, Spices, Onions, Carrots, Parsnips, Russet Potatoes, Leeks and more! The Stew is 370 calories and 37 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 2021! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

HEARTY IRISH STEW
Turn your St. Patrick’s Day party’s food and drinks into true Irish dining with this delicious, hearty American Irish Stew. It includes beef, onion, carrots, parsnips and potatoes for a Irish-inspired meal to satisfy all of your hungry guests. A great alternative to corned beef for St. Paddy’s Day.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1-1/4 pounds beef, top round, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3 cloves garlic, minced
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 medium parsnips, cut into large chunks (optional)
3 cups low-fat, reduced-sodium beef broth
4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 leek, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1 – In large pot over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add beef and garlic. Cook, gently stirring until meat is evenly browned. Season with salt and pepper.
2 – Add onion, carrots and parsnips. Cook 3-4 minutes. Stir in broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer about 75 minutes, or until meat is tender.
3 – Stir in potatoes and simmer another 30 minutes. Add rosemary and leeks. Continue to simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are tender. To avoid potatoes falling apart, do not overcook.
4 – Serve hot and garnish with parsley, if desired.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 370
Fat: 8 grams
Saturated Fat: 2 grams
Fiber: 6 grams
Sodium: 427 milligrams
Carbohydrates: 43 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/hearty-irish-stew

“Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week – Asparagus Pasta

February 8, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, Meatless Monday | 2 Comments
Tags: Asparagus, Asparagus Pasta, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Dry Fusilli Pasta, Food, Garlic, Grated Romano Cheese, Green Onions, Marsala Wine, Meatless Monday, mushrooms, Olive oil, recipes, Tomatoes, Vegetarian

This week’s “Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week is Asparagus Pasta. Some of the ingredients that you’ll be needing are Olive Oil, Mushrooms, Green Onions, Garlic, Tomatoes, Asparagus, Marsala Wine, Dry Fusilli Pasta, Grated Romano Cheese and more. 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 2021! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Asparagus Pasta
Sautéed mushrooms, green onions, garlic, olives, tomatoes and asparagus in a Marsala wine sauce, tossed with fusilli pasta, garnished with freshly grated Romano cheese.

Recipe Ingredients:
1/3 cup olive oil
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped green onions
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup olive wedges
1 cup diced tomatoes
2 cups cooked asparagus, cut on diagonal
1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
1/2 cup Marsala wine
Cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water)
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
16 ounces dry fusilli pasta, cooked according to package directions
Freshly grated Romano cheese

Cooking Directions:
1 – In a large skillet, over high heat, sauté the mushrooms, green onions, and garlic in the olive oil until tender. Add the olives and tomatoes. Heat thoroughly.
2 – Add cooked asparagus and dry spices, stirring constantly.
3 – Add Marsala wine to flash point, then add vegetable stock.
4 – Add cornstarch slurry to thicken.
5 – Pour over cooked pasta, mix, sprinkle with Romano cheese and serve hot.
Makes 6 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/6 of recipe): 319 calories, 8.23 grams protein, 28.16 grams carbohydrate, 3.75 grams fiber, 18.3 grams fat, 5.59 milligrams cholesterol, 480 milligrams sodium.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/mless/asparagus_pasta_recipe.html

Cheesy Eggplant Turkey Lasagna

February 5, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Jennie-O, Jennie-O Turkey Products | 2 Comments
Tags: baking, Cheesy Eggplant Turkey Lasagna, Cooking, Food, Garlic, Italian Seasoning, JENNIE-O Lean Ground Turkey, Low-Fat Marinara Sauce, mushrooms, recipes, Shredded Fat-Free Mozzarella Cheese, Switch

I’ve got another Jennie – O Turkey Recipe to pass along, Cheesy Eggplant Turkey Lasagna. This one would make a fantastic Diabetic Friendly Recipe, the Dish is 300 calories and 17 net carbs per serving! Egg Plant replaces Pasta for the Lasagna Noodles. To make this recipe you’ll need; Egg Plants, Garlic Salt, JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey, Mushrooms, Garlic, Italian Seasoning, Low-Fat Marinara Sauce, and Shredded Fat-Free Mozzarella Cheese.You can find this recipe along with all the other Delicious and Healthy Recipes at the Jennie – O Turkey website. Stay Safe and Make the SWITCH in 2021! https://www.jennieo.com/

Cheesy Eggplant Turkey Lasagna
Finally, a delicious and simple home-cooked, gluten free lasagna recipe that doesn’t skimp on the flavor. Savory broiled eggplant stands in for noodles to make this a low-fat, no-regrets Italian dinner.
Total Time 1 Hour 10 Minutes
Serving Size 6 Servings

INGREDIENTS
olive oil cooking spray
2 medium eggplants, peeled and cut into ¼-inch thick lengthwise slices
1 pinch garlic salt
1 (16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey
1 (8-ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 cups low-fat marinara sauce
2 cups shredded fat-free mozzarella cheese

DIRECTIONS
1) Heat broiler.

2) Lightly spray 13 x 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Set aside. Lightly spray eggplant slices with cooking oil. Place on non-stick baking sheet. Sprinkle both sides with garlic salt. Broil 6 inches from heat source 3 to 5 minutes per side or until tender and browned.

3) Spray a skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.

4) Add ground turkey to hot skillet. Stir to crumble, approximately 14 to 16 minutes. Always cook to well-done, 165°F. as measured by a meat thermometer.

5) Remove turkey. Lightly spray skillet with cooking spray; add mushrooms and garlic.

6) Cook, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes or until there is no liquid remaining in the pan and mushrooms are starting to brown.

7) Heat oven to 350°F.

8) Place half of the eggplant in a single layer in bottom of baking dish. Top with half the mushroom mixture, half the cooked turkey, half the seasoning, half the marinara sauce and half the cheese. Repeat layering with the remaining eggplant, mushrooms, turkey, seasoning, sauce and cheese. Cover.

9) Bake 20 minutes. Remove cover and bake 10 to 15 minutes or until hot and the cheese is bubbly.
* Always cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING

Calories 300
Protein 30g
Carbohydrates 25g
Fiber 8g
Sugars 12g
Fat 8g
Cholesterol 60mg
Sodium 760mg
Saturated Fat 2.5g
https://www.jennieo.com/recipes/411-cheesy-eggplant-turkey-lasagna

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

January 31, 2021 at 6:00 AM | Posted in Kitchen Hints | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Cooking, Cooking Tips, Food, Garlic, Grilling, Kitchen Hints, recipes

Thank you to Mags for passing this hint along………

After handling garlic, rub your fingers on stainless steel, like your sink, to get rid of the odor.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

January 26, 2021 at 6:00 AM | Posted in Kitchen Hints | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Cooking, Cooking Tips, Food, Garlic, Garlic Cloves, Grilling, Kitchen Hints, recipes, Roasting

About those Cloves of Garlic………………….

Most of the benefits of raw garlic come from an enzyme called Allicin. Allicin has anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, antibacterial, and anticancer properties. Allicin also gives garlic its characteristic odor. It is safe to eat a clove of garlic a day after a meal.

Many recipes will ask for a certain measuring amount such as 1 tsp of minced garlic other recipes will state for you to use a certain number of cloves. Generally 1 medium-size clove of Garlic will yield about ¾ teaspoon minced garlic.

Diabetic Dish of the Week – Asian Chicken

January 5, 2021 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week | 1 Comment
Tags: Asian Chicken, baking, Boneless and Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Dry Mustard, Food, Fresh Ginger, Fresh Lemon Juice, Garlic, Honey, recipes, Red Pepper Flakes, Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce, Sesame Oil

This week’s Diabetic Dish of the Week is Asian Chicken. To make this week’s Dish you’ll be needing Boneless and Skinless Chicken Breasts, Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce, Fresh Lemon Juice, Honey, Sesame Oil, Dry Mustard, Fresh Ginger, Garlic, and Red Pepper Flakes. The Dish is 178 calories and 3 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 2021! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Asian Chicken
Ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes add a burst of Asian-inspired flavor to this low-carb chicken dish.

Ingredients
3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger or 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions
Yield: 10 servings
Serving size: 1/10 of total recipe

1 – Place soy sauce, juice, honey, oil, mustard, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes in gallon-size resealable food storage bag. Add chicken. Seal bag. Turn to coat evenly. Place bag in pan. Chill in refrigerator 1 hour or overnight.

2 – Preheat oven to 350°F. Line roasting pan with foil. Remove chicken from bag and place in pan. (Discard unused marinade.) Bake chicken breasts 30 minutes or until no longer pink in center.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 178 calories, Carbohydrates: 4 g, Protein: 32 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 78 mg, Sodium: 475 mg, Fiber: 1 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/asian-chicken/

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Sweet Potato Bisque

January 5, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes | Leave a comment
Tags: carrots, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Food, Garlic, Onion, recipes, Splenda Sugar Blend, Sweet Potato Bisque, Sweet Potatoes

I have a recipe to pass along for everyone, Sweet Potato Bisque. Some of the ingredients you’ll be using are Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Onion, Garlic, Celery, Bacon, Orange Juice, Splenda® Sugar Blend and more! 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 2021! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Sweet Potato Bisque
A smooth, rich bisque with sweet potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, celery, bacon and orange juice.

Recipe Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 slices bacon, diced
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup diced celery
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
4 new potatoes, peeled and diced
6 cups flavorful chicken or vegetable stock
1 tablespoon Splenda® Sugar Blend
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper

Cooking Directions:
1 – Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat; add bacon.
2 – Cook for about 2 minutes to render the fat.
3 – Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic, and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently. Then add the orange juice and reduce to thick syrup.
4 – Add the potatoes and stock and bring to a boil.
5 – Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
6 – Add Splenda® Sugar Blend for Baking and cayenne.
7 – Ladle mixture into a blender and pure thoroughly in batches; strain and season with salt and pepper. If the soup is too thick, thin with a little chicken or vegetable stock.
8 – Serve warm.
Makes 8 (3/4 cup) servings.

Italian Turkey Sausage Sloppy Joes

December 25, 2020 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Jennie-O, Jennie-O Turkey Products | Leave a comment
Tags: Basil, Bell pepper, Cooking, Food, French Bread Roll, Garlic, Italian Turkey Sausage Sloppy Joes, JENNIE-O® Lean Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage, Marinara Sauce, recipes, Switch

Italian Turkey Sausage Sloppy Joes FRIDAY

I also have a recipe for an Italian Turkey Sausage Sloppy Joes. To make this recipe you’ll be needing Olive Oil, Bell Pepper, Garlic, JENNIE-O® Lean Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage, Marinara Sauce, Basil, and French Bread Rolls. You can find this recipe along with all the other Delicious and Healthy Recipes at the Jennie – O Turkey website. Enjoy and Make the Switch in 2020! https://www.jennieo.com/

Italian Turkey Sausage Sloppy Joes
These sloppy joes come with a twist. Italian turkey sausage, marinara sauce and fresh basil are the filling to these flavorsome Italian Turkey Sausage Sloppy Joes. They’re ready in under 30 minutes and 290 calories!

Total Time – 30 Minutes
Serving Size – 5 Servings

Italian Turkey Sausage Sloppy Joes

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh minced garlic
1 (19.5-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Lean Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage
1 cup marinara sauce
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
5 Italian or French bread rolls, split

DIRECTIONS
1) Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.

2) Add bell pepper and garlic.

3) Cook 3 minutes stirring occasionally.

4) Crumble sausage into skillet; discard casings.

5) Cook 12 to 14 minutes or until well-done, 165°F. as measured by a meat thermometer; stirring frequently.

6) Add marinara sauce and basil; simmer uncovered 5 to 7 minutes or until thickened.

7) Spoon mixture onto bottom of rolls and cover with roll top.

* Always cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING
Calories 290
Protein 22g
Carbohydrates 22
Fiber 4g
Sugars 4g
Fat 14g
Cholesterol 60mg
Sodium 910mg
Saturated Fat 3g
https://www.jennieo.com/recipes/italian-turkey-sausage-sloppy-joes/

Appetizer of the Week – Baba Ghannouj (Eggplant Dip)

December 12, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Appetizer of the Week, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management | 2 Comments
Tags: Appetizer of the Week, Baba Ghannouj (Eggplant Dip), baking, Cayenne pepper, Cooking, Diabetes Self Management, Eggplant, Food, Garlic, Lemon Juice Parsley, Olive oil, recipes, Tahini

This week’s Appetizer of the Week is a Baba Ghannouj (Eggplant Dip).This week’s Dish is made using Large Eggplant, Garlic, Tahini, Lemon Juice Parsley, Cayenne Pepper, and Olive Oil. The Dish is 74 calories and 4 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 2020! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Baba Ghannouj (Eggplant Dip)
Low-carb and requiring just seven simple ingredients, this traditional Middle Eastern dip is perfect for combining with pita bread, crackers or crudités for a flavor combination that can’t be beat.

Ingredients
Preparation time: 13 minutes
Baking time: 20 minutes

1 large eggplant
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste)
3 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil

Directions
Yield: 2 1/3 cups
Serving size: 1/3 cup

1 – Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut eggplant in half lengthwise. Place it on a baking sheet with cut sides down. Bake in hot oven for approximately 20 minutes, until skin is dark and eggplant is soft and cooked through when pierced with a fork. Meanwhile, place garlic in a small mixing bowl; add tahini and lemon juice. When eggplant is done, remove from oven and run cold water over eggplant halves for one minute. Drain water and cool slightly. Remove skin (it will peel back easily). Dice the eggplant and place it in bowl with tahini mixture. Mash the eggplant with the other ingredients to make a lumpy dip. Sprinkle with parsley and cayenne pepper, and drizzle the olive oil over the top of the sauce. Chill until serving time. Serve with pita triangles.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 74 calories, Carbohydrates: 7 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Sodium: 8 mg, Fiber: 3 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/snack/baba-ghannouj-eggplant-dip/

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Creamy Shrimp Fettuccine

December 6, 2020 at 6:01 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management | Leave a comment
Tags: Broccoli Florets, Cooking, Creamy Shrimp Fettuccine, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Fettuccine, Food, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Olive oil, recipes, Shrimp

I have a recipe for Creamy Shrimp Fettuccine to pass along. To make this Dish some of the ingredients you’ll be needing are Olive Oil, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Fettuccine, Broccoli Florets, Shrimp and more! 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 2020! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Creamy Shrimp Fettuccine
A lighter version of this classic pasta dish!

Ingredients
Cooking time: 30 minutes.

2 tablespoons olive oil
5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups skim milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 ounces fettuccine
2 tablespoons water
2 cups fresh or frozen broccoli florets
1/2 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cooked
1 medium tomato, diced
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Directions
Yield: 6 servings
Serving size: about 1 1/4 cups

1 – Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium to high heat. Add the garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Add the flour and continue stirring for about one minute. Add the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens. Reduce heat to low, and stir in the Parmesan cheese, pepper, and salt.

2 – Cook the fettuccine according to the package directions. Toss the drained pasta with the sauce until the pasta is well coated. Keep warm.

3 – Put the water in a microwaveable bowl and add the broccoli. Cover with microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap (leave a little vent for steam to escape) and microwave for 5 minutes until the broccoli is tender yet crisp. Drain the water from the broccoli. Heat the shrimp in a microwaveable bowl for one minute. To serve the pasta, divide it among six plates. Top with broccoli, shrimp, tomato, and parsley.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 370 calories, Carbohydrates: 54 g, Protein: 25 g, Fat: 8 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 85 g, Sodium: 360 mg, Fiber: 8 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/creamy-shrimp-fettucine/

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