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Jennie – O Turkey Recipe of the Week -Turkey Peppers with Couscous

This week’s Jennie – O Turkey Recipe of the Week is a Turkey Peppers with Couscous. Made using, my favorite, JENNIE-O® Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast. Some of the other ingredients you’ll be using are; a Mix of Bell Peppers (Yellow, Green, and Red), Red Onion, Diced Tomatoes, Couscous, Feta Cheese, and more! Stuffed and delicious! 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 2019! https://www.jennieo.com/

Turkey Peppers with Couscous
Middle Eastern flavors, including roasted pine nuts, crumbled goat cheese, couscous and lean ground turkey, fill colorful bell peppers for a dinner that’s under 500 calories per serving.

INGREDIENTS
4 bell peppers, mix of yellow, green and red
½ cup chopped red onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast
2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes or seasoned diced tomatoes, drained
1 (5.45-ounce) package sun-dried tomato flavored couscous, prepared according to package directions
6 ounces crumbled feta or goat cheese
¼ cup toasted pine nuts
¾ cup fresh breadcrumbs
paprika, if desired

DIRECTIONS
1) Heat oven to 375°F. Cut bell peppers lengthwise through stems keeping stem halves intact. Cut peppers in half again forming quarters. Discard seeds and veins. Cook in boiling water 5 to 6 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and place cut side up in 13×9-inch baking dish.
2) Coat large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally; add ground turkey. Cook turkey as specified on the package. Always cook to well-done, 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer. Add basil leaves and pepper. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add diced tomatoes and prepared sun-dried tomato flavored couscous; cook 5 minutes or until heated through. Remove from heat; stir in crumbled feta cheese and toasted pine nuts. Mound mixture into pepper quarters.
3) Sprinkle fresh breadcrumbs over filled peppers. Sprinkle with paprika, if desired. Bake 30 minutes or until bread crumbs are golden brown, filling is hot and peppers are tender.
* Always cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING

Calories 390
Protein 42g
Carbohydrates 37g
Fiber 6g
Sugars 7g
Fat 10g
Cholesterol 70mg
Sodium 850mg
Saturated Fat 5g
https://www.jennieo.com/recipes/384-turkey-peppers-with-couscous

Stuffed Bell Peppers

April 19, 2019 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Jennie-O, Jennie-O Turkey Products | Leave a comment
Tags: and Shredded Reduced-Fat Cheddar Cheese, Baking, Cooking, Food, Jennie - O Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast, recipes, Spices, Stuffed Bell Peppers, Sweet Red Bell Peppers. Onion, Switch

I have a second Jennie – O Turkey recipe using JENNIE-O® Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast and Sweet Red Bell Peppers. Onion, Spices, and Shredded Reduced-Fat Cheddar Cheese are just some of the other ingredients you’ll need to make this dish. It’s only 140 calories and 6 net carbs per serving! 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 2019! https://www.jennieo.com/

Stuffed Bell Peppers
This flavorful stuffed pepper recipe features lean ground turkey, sautéed onion and topped with melted Cheddar. It’s also low-fat and under 300 calories per serving!

INGREDIENTS
olive oil spray
½ cup minced onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ cup tomato sauce
½ cup low sodium chicken broth, divided
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
3 large sweet red bell peppers
¼ cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS
1) Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly coat non-stick skillet with spray; heat over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 2 minutes or until softened. Add ground turkey and cumin. Break meat apart and cook over medium heat 14 to 16 minutes, or until well-done, 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
2) Add tomato sauce and ¼ cup broth. Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes. Add cilantro. Cut peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds and stem. Place in baking dish. Spoon ⅓ cup turkey mixture into each pepper half. Pour remaining ¼ cup chicken broth in baking dish. Cover with foil. Bake 35 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese.
* Always cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING

Calories 140
Protein 20g
Carbohydrates 8g
Fiber 2g
Sugars 4g
Fat 3g
Cholesterol 40mg
Sodium 85mg
Saturated Fat 1.5g
https://www.jennieo.com/recipes/518-stuffed-bell-peppers

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

April 19, 2019 at 6:00 AM | Posted in Kitchen Hints | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, Cooking, Cooking Tips, Food, Grilling, Jennie - O Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast, Kitchen Hints, Low Fat, recipes, Switch

Info on JENNIE-O® Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast……..

JENNIE-O® Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast is all natural*, gluten-free, minimally processed, no artificial ingredients and 99% fat free means you’ve got pure nutrition on your plate, grill or slow cooker. It’s also packed with protein at 26 grams and comes in at just 120 calories per serving! I always use this when making my 3 Bean Turkey Chili, so good!

Banquet Homestyle Bakes Pizza Pasta w/ Cheesy Bread

April 18, 2019 at 6:29 PM | Posted in Banquet Homestyle Bake | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, Banquet Homestyle Bakes Pizza Pasta, Cheesy Bread, Cooking, Dinner, Food, Hormel Turkey Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pizza, recipes, Sauce

Today’s Menu: Banquet Homestyle Bakes Pizza Pasta w/ Cheesy Bread

I made a Ham and Cheese Omelet for Breakfast this morning. I used Egg Beater’s Egg Whites, Meijer Diced Ham, and Sargento Reduced Fat Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese. I also toasted a slice of Aunt Millie’s Light Whole Grain Bread and had a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. Rain Showers and windy out today, high of 75 degrees. Not much going on today. I haven’t felt up to power the couple of days. Back in 2003 when my Cancer Trial ended I have days that I get chills and it almost feels like the flu. It lasts about 3 days, and this is the 3rd day so hopefully I’ll be better tomorrow. I don’t have these too often, thankfully! So it was a lot of rest today. For Dinner tonight I prepared Banquet Homestyle Bakes Pizza Pasta w/ Cheesy Bread.

We Love this Pizza Pasta from Banquet! This is one of my favorite boxed foods, Banquet Homestyle Bakes Pizza Pasta. Nothing like a quick, easy and delicious comfort food. I can only find it at Walmart or online now.

Anyway it’s got two of my favorites in it, pasta and pizza! The box contains 1 can of Pizza Sauce w/ Pepperoni and Sausage and 1 Pouch of Rotini Pasta. I also added a few slices of Turkey Pepperoni and sliced Portabello Mushrooms to the mix. For the preparation you can bake it or prepare it on the stove top, which is how I prepared it. Add 1 cup of water, stir and mix, and simmer and you have your dinner! This came out fantastic! Really had a good Pizza flavor to it and excellent Sauce! The Sauce with the Mushrooms, Sausage, and Pepperoni provides the great flavoring. Easily prepared and makes a hearty and delicious meal. I know it’s a boxed meal, I can’t help it. It’s always been a favorite of mine since the first time I tried it!

Along with the Pizza Pasta I also baked a loaf of Pillsbury French Bread. For Dessert/Snack later a bowl of Skinny Pop – Pop Corn with a Diet Dr. Pepper to drink.

Banquet Homestyle Bakes Pizza Pasta

When only comfort food will do, Banquet Homestyle Bakes are the perfect choice. Each comes complete with everything you need to make a delicious and hearty straight-from-the-oven meal. So you’ll spend less time worrying about your meal—and more time enjoying it.

*Pepperoni and sausage included
*5 minute preparation oven or stove top

Stove Top:

1. Stir Together Can of Sauce and 1 Cup Hot Water In Medium Skillet.
2. Stir In Pasta Until Well Coated. Heat to Boiling.
3. Reduce Heat. Cover and Simmer About 15 Minutes, Or Until Pasta Is Tender, Stirring Occasionally.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup prepared (195g)
Servings Per Container 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280Calories from Fat 50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 820mg 34%
Potassium 530mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 46g 15%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars 12g
Protein 10g
http://www.banquet.com/homestyle-bakes/pizza-pasta-bake

Diabetic Dessert of the Week – APPLESAUCE CAKE

April 18, 2019 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a comment
Tags: Apple Sauce, APPLESAUCE CAKE, Baking, Cake, Cooking, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Food, Molasses, recipes, Spices, Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener

I’m starting a new feature post on Thursday’s, Diabetic Dessert of the Week. For the first Dessert it’s a recipe for APPLESAUCE CAKE. Molasses, Egg Substitute, Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, and Unsweetened Applesauce are just some of the ingredients you’ll need to make this week’s recipe. It’s from the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website which has a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes. So check it out today for some delicious and healthy recipes. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

APPLESAUCE CAKE

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 cup reduced-calorie margarine
1/4 cup molasses
1/2 cup egg substitute
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

Directions

1 – Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8×8 inch metal cake pan with vegetable cooking spray. In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and ginger. Set aside.
2 – In a large mixing bowl, beat margarine and molasses with an electric mixer on high speed for approximately 1 minute.
3 – Add egg substitute and vanilla and blend on high speed for 30 seconds. Mixture will be liquid.
4 – Add Splenda Granulated Sweetener and beat on medium speed until very smooth, approximately 1 1/2 minutes.
5 – Add flour mixture and applesauce and beat on low speed until mixed, approximately 45 seconds.
6 – Spread batter evenly into prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 8 servings Serving size: 1 slice.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 170
Fat: 7 grams
Saturated Fat: 1 grams
Fiber: 1 grams
Sodium: 260 milligrams
Protein: 4 grams
Carbohydrates: 24 grams
Sugars: 10 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/applesauce-cake

Healthy Apple Cake Recipes

April 18, 2019 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Eating Well | Leave a comment
Tags: Apples, applesauce, Baking, cakes, Cooking, dessert, EatingWell, Food, Grilling, Healthy Apple Cake Recipes, Nuts, Oatmeal, recipes, Spices

From the EatingWell website and Magazine its Healthy Apple Cake Recipes. Find Delicious and Healthy Apple Cake Recipes with recipes like; Oatmeal-Applesauce Cake, Apple-Spice Cake, and Apple-Pecan Upside-Down Cake. Find these recipes and more all at the EatingWell website. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! http://www.eatingwell.com/

Healthy Apple Cake Recipes
Find healthy, delicious apple cake recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.

Oatmeal-Applesauce Cake
This hearty whole-grain cake is perfect for dessert or a snack. The applesauce imparts flavor and moisture while replacing some of the fat……….

Apple-Spice Cake
Subtly spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, each serving of this cake is chock full of chopped apple…………

Apple-Pecan Upside-Down Cake
Leaving the peel on the apples adds fiber to this low calorie cake recipe without interfering with the flavor………..

* Click the link below to get all the Healthy Apple Cake Recipes
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/19493/desserts/cake/apple/

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

April 18, 2019 at 6:00 AM | Posted in Kitchen Hints | Leave a comment
Tags: Apples, Baking, Cooking, Cooking Tips, Food, Fruit, Grilling, Kitchen Hints, recipes

Storing Apples……….

Apples like cold temperatures, but since they emit a lot of ethylene gas, keep them away from fruits and vegetables that are sensitive to ethylene gas and immediately remove apples that are starting to go bad. One bad Apple can spoil the whole group!

5 oz. Petite Buffalo Top Sirloin Steak w/ Baked Potato, Salad, and Baked Texas Lite Toast

April 17, 2019 at 6:32 PM | Posted in potatoes, Wild Idea Buffalo | Leave a comment
Tags: Baked Potato, Baking, Bison, Cooking, Dinner, Dole Salad Mix, Food, Kraft Classic Catalina Lite Dressing, recipes, Steak, Wild Idea Buffalo 5 oz. Petite Top Sirloin Steak

Today’s Menu: 5 oz. Petite Buffalo Top Sirloin Steak w/ Baked Potato, Salad, and Baked Texas Lite Toast

For Breakfast I toasted a Thomas Light 100% Multigrain English Muffin. Also had my morning cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. Outside its finally starting to fill like Spring around here! Cloudy but a high of 77 degrees! I finally found a handyman and someone to mow the lawn! He lives about 2 streets from me and he’s great references and lives close by. I went to Home depot after Breakfast. I needed some paint, paint brushes, and picked up a bag grass seed. I’ve got a couple places in the yard that need to be seeded. Then I’m the deck painted next week. Go the old homestead looking good! For dinner tonight I prepared a 5 oz. Petite Buffalo Top Sirloin Steak w/ Baked Potato, Salad, and Baked Texas Lite Toast.

I’ll be using the Wild Idea Buffalo Petite Top Sirloin Steak (5 oz.). To prepare the Steak; I rubbed the Steak with a 1 teaspoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Then seasoned it with McCormick’s Grinder Sea Salt and Black Peppercorn. As the Steak rested I preheated the oven on 400 degrees and heated up a small Cast Iron Skillet on medium heat. When the skillet was heated I added my Buffalo Sirloin, I cooked it 1 minute per side. Then moved the skillet to the oven and cooked it another 5 minutes to a beautiful Medium Rare! The Wild Idea Buffalo Steaks are just incredible. So tender and juicy and the best flavor of any Steak, Beef or Buffalo, I’ve ever had.

For one side I had a baked Russet Potato. Seasoned that with the McCormick Grinder Sea Salt and Peppercorn Medley, and topped with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter. Perfect side for any Steak Dinner!

For another side I had a Salad. I used a bag of Dole Greener Selections Salad Mix. For the Dressing I used Kraft Classic Catalina Lite Dressing. I also baked a slice of the New York Bakery Light Texas Toast. For Dessert later a Jello Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Pudding topped with a dab of Cool Whip Free.

Wild Idea Buffalo – 5 oz. Petite Top Sirloin Steak

Famous for their flavor, these juicy steaks are perfect for the grill. The steaks are cut from the middle and upper part of the primal sirloin and their smaller size makes a great meal for one. 5 oz.
https://wildideabuffalo.com/collections/steaks/products/petite-top-sirloin-ste

Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe of the Week – BUFFALO and BROCCOLI STIR-FRY

April 17, 2019 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Wild Idea Buffalo | Leave a comment
Tags: Bison, Broccoli, BUFFALO and BROCCOLI STIR-FRY, Cooking, Food, recipes, Spring Onions, Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe of the Week, Wild Idea Ground Buffalo

This week’s Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe of the Week – BUFFALO and BROCCOLI STIR-FRY. Made using Wild Idea Ground Buffalo along with Spring Onions, Broccoli, Sesame Oil, Asian Fish Sauce, and seasoning. You can find this recipe at the Wild Idea Buffalo website where you can also purchase the Wild Idea Ground Buffalo or any of the Wild Idea Buffalo Products. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018! https://wildideabuffalo.com/

BUFFALO and BROCCOLI STIR-FRY
Super quick, super easy, super delicious!

Ingredients:
1 – pound Wild Idea Ground Buffalo
3 – spring onions, bulbs halved and sliced, greens sliced
1 – large head broccoli, flowers with tender part of stem
2 – tablespoon sesame oil + more if needed
2 – tablespoon Asian fish sauce
1/4 – cup rice vinegar
3/4 – cup organic chicken broth or water
2 – tablespoons soy sauce
2 – teaspoons sriracha sauce
1 – tablespoon cornstarch
2 – tablespoons brown sugar
1 – tablespoon fresh grated ginger
4 – garlic cloves, chopped
1 – teaspoon black pepper
salt to taste
Optional: chili flake, chopped peanuts, chopped cilantro

Preparation:

1 – Mix together the Asian fish sauce, vinegar, broth, soy sauce, srirachia, cornstarch, brown sugar, ginger, garlic and black pepper. Set aside.
2 – In a heavy bottom large skillet or wok over medium high heat, heat the oil.
3 – Crumble in the ground buffalo and break up further with a spatula as it cooks.
4 – When lightly browned add the sliced onion bulbs and continue to stir-fry until the meat is nicely browned. Add more sesame oil if needed.
5 – Add the sauce mixture and stir to incorporate.
6 – Nestle in the broccoli and cover the pan. Reduce heat to medium and cook for seven minutes or until broccoli is el dente.
7 – Sprinkle in amount desired of the sliced green of the onions, reserving any remaining to pass with dish.
8 – Season with salt to taste and add red pepper flake or serve on the side.
9 – Serve over rice and garnish as desired.

https://wildideabuffalo.com/blogs/recipes/ground-buffalo-broccoli-stir-fry

Wild Idea Buffalo – 1 LB. PREMIUM GROUND BUFFALO

Wild Idea Ground Buffalo is a “must have” for countless healthy, meaty meals. We grind our finest roasts and steaks to bring you the most delicious ground buffalo on the planet. User friendly and very versatile, our 100% grass-fed, ground buffalo meat is packed with protein and minaturally low in fat and calories. Did we mention it’s delicious? Average 95% lean.
https://wildideabuffalo.com/collections/premium-ground-bison-burgers/products/1-lb-ground-buffalo

Low-Carb Breakfast Recipes

April 17, 2019 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Eating Well | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, Berries, Breakfast, Cheese, Cooking, EatingWell, Eggs, Food, Fruit, Grilling, Low-Carb Breakfast Recipes, Potatoes, recipes, Vegetables, Whole Grains

From the EatingWell website and Magazine its Low-Carb Breakfast Recipes. If you have a form of Diabetes here’s some great ideas to start your morning off right. Delicious and Healthy Low-Carb Breakfast Recipes with recipes including; Sous Vide Eggs, Egg and Bacon Cauliflower English Muffin Breakfast Sandwiches, and Goat Cheese and Fresh Herb Omelet. If you have Diabetes or just looking for a healthy and delicious recipe you have to check out the EatingWell website! So Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! http://www.eatingwell.com/

Low-Carb Breakfast Recipes
Find healthy, delicious low-carb breakfast recipes including low-carb pancakes, waffles and breakfast casserole. Healthier recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.

Sous Vide Eggs
A sous vide cooker gives these slow-cooked eggs a jammy, creamy center that resembles the perfect poached egg. Eat these eggs alone for a filling breakfast or snack, or serve them on toast or an English muffin for a simple eggs Benedict…………

Egg and Bacon Cauliflower English Muffin Breakfast Sandwiches
Use English muffins made with riced cauliflower in place of wheat English muffins to make a tasty breakfast sandwich that’s far lower in carbs than traditional versions. With the addition of a runny egg, crisp bacon, creamy avocado and juicy tomato, you have a satisfying healthy breakfast that will keep you full until lunch……….

Goat Cheese and Fresh Herb Omelet
The secret to this easy omelet recipe is choosing a really great goat cheese. Luckily most supermarkets have great chevre—Vermont Creamery and Laura Chenel are straightforward varieties you’re likely to find. If you’ve got access to funky local options, bust them out for this quick breakfast recipe. Aside from the goat cheese, eggs and herbs, you need just a few pantry ingredients and 20 minutes for one of the best omelets you can make………

* Click the link below to get all the Low-Carb Breakfast Recipes
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/18439/lifestyle-diets/low-carb/breakfast/