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Grilled Ham and Swiss Sandwich w/ Creamy Potato Soup

October 23, 2018 at 5:30 PM | Posted in Boar's Head | Leave a comment
Tags: Bear Creek Creamy Potato Soup Mix, Boar's Head Sweet Sliced Ham, Cooking, Dinner, Food, Grilling, Ham, recipes, Sargento Reduced Fat Sliced Swiss Cheese, Soup

Today’s Menu: Grilled Ham and Swiss Sandwich w/ Creamy Potato Soup

For Breakfast this morning I toasted a Healthy Life Whole Grain English Muffin and topped it with some Smucker’s Sugar Free Blackberry Jam and as usual I had my morning cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. After Breakfast I went Kroger for a few items and then stopped at McDonald’s and picked up Breakfast for Mom. 31 degrees out this morning and 55 degrees and sunny for the afternoon. The Flu is going around and Mom has it! So I’m playing Doctor today also. Got the cart out of the shed and did some yard work for most of the day. For Dinner tonight it’s a Grilled Ham and Swiss Sandwich w/ Creamy Potato Soup.

It’s a Comfort Food Dinner tonight for me, Grilled Ham and Swiss Cheese Sandwich w/ Creamy Potato Soup. I’ve had this combo before and it just keep getting better! To make my Grilled Ham Cheese I’ll be using; Kraft Reduced Fat Mayo, French’s Yellow Mustard, Boar’s Head Sweet Slice Ham, Sargento Reduced Fat Swiss Cheese, Blue Bonnet Light Butter, and Healthy Life Whole Grain Bread to make my Sandwich.

To prepare it I started by buttering the outside half of a slice of bread. Next spread the Mayo on the bottom slice of Bread, next layered the Ham, spread the Mustard, and added the slice of the Swiss. Added my top half of the sliced bread, buttering the outside of the slice. I then got out a large skillet, heated it up on medium heat and lightly coated it with a 1/2 pat of Butter. When the Butter was melted I added my sandwich. Grilled it on both sides until it was golden brown and the Cheese melted. Love these Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwiches.

For the Soup I’m using a favorite of mine, Bear Creek Creamy Potato Soup Mix. I had not prepared this in a while and was ready for some. To prepare a package of it; In a 2 quart sauce pan bring 8 cups of water to a rolling boil. Whisk in the soup mix. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Salt and pepper to taste and serve! Perfect seasoning, thickened up just right, plenty of Diced Potato and a fantastic Potato flavor. The package makes 8 cups and very easy to prepare. I really love all the Bear Creek Products I’ve tried so far. So delicious and easy to prepare. For Dessert later a bowl of Breyer’s Carb Smart Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.

Boar’s Head Sweet Slice Boneless Smoked Ham

Enjoy the exceptional flavor of a traditional bone-in ham without the bone. Available in the Deli retail case as a center of the plate item or at the Service Deli sliced by the pound for a sandwich of note.
http://boarshead.com/products/detail/11018-sweet-slice-brand-boneless-smoked-ham

Bear Creek Creamy Potato Soup Mix
A favorite original Bear Creek® soup. Very creamy and delicious with a delicate blend of parsley, herbs and spices to give it a little kick.

Yields about 8 one-cup servings.
Try adding crumbled bacon, sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese for variety.
While they simmer on the stove, you can smell the hearty goodness of Bear Creek® soups. They’re quick and easy to make and come in 15 delicious varieties. These soups have a homemade taste that will satisfy every appetite.
http://www.bearcreekcountrykitchens.com/soups.php

Diabetic Dish of the Week – APPLE OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

October 23, 2018 at 5:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a comment
Tags: APPLE OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES, Apple Sauce, Baking, Cookies, Cooking, dessert, Diabetes, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Equal Sweetner, Old Fashioned Oats, recipes, Spices

For this week’s Diabetic Dish of the Week its Cookies, APPLE OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES. Made using Equal Spoonful or Granulated instead of Sugar and Unsweetened Applesauce. The recipe is from the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. The Diabetic Gourmet site has a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes so check it out today. Also subscribe to the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, always full of healthy and delicious recipes! So Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

APPLE OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups Equal Spoonful or Granulated *
1 cup unsweetened applesauce **
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons stick butter, softened
1 egg
1/3 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups quick or old-fashioned oats, uncooked
1 cup raisins
*May substitute 30 packets Equal sweetener
** Apple butter may be substituted for the unsweetened applesauce for a slightly spicier version.

Directions

Combine Equal, applesauce, brown sugar, butter, egg, milk and vanilla. Mix with electric mixer until well blended. Stir in combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Gradually mix in oats and raisins until well combined.
Drop by tablespoonfuls onto sprayed baking sheets. Bake in preheated 350F oven 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden in color. Remove from baking sheet and cool completely on wire rack.
Store in airtight containers at room temperature.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 4 dozen cookies Serving size: 1 cookie

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 63
Fat: 2 grams
Sodium: 43 milligrams
Cholesterol: 8 milligrams
Protein: 1 grams
Carbohydrates: 11 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/apple-oatmeal-raisin-cookies

Healthy Collard Greens Recipes

October 23, 2018 at 5:01 AM | Posted in Eating Well | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, BBQ, Collard greens, Cooking, EatingWell, Food, Greens, Grilling, Healthy Collard Greens Recipes, Pork, recipes, Salads

From the EatingWell website and Magazine its Healthy Collard Greens Recipes. Delicious and Healthy Collard Greens Recipes with recipes like; Collard Greens Recipes, Blackberry BBQ Pork Chops with Collards and Corn, and Sweet Spicy Steam-Fried Collard Greens. Find these recipes and more all at the EatingWell website. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018! http://www.eatingwell.com/

Healthy Collard Greens Recipes
Find healthy, delicious collard greens recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.

Collard Greens
Collard greens are meltingly tender when cooked for a long period of time. Smoked turkey in place of bacon adds the traditional smoky taste………..

Blackberry BBQ Pork Chops with Collards and Corn
Steaming corn right on top of the collards saves time and dirties fewer pots in this easy dinner recipe. Skip bottled BBQ sauce and mash blackberries with some pantry staples to yield a finger-licking-good barbecue sauce for the juicy pork chops. To make it even faster, grab a bag of prechopped collards from the produce section…………

Sweet Spicy Steam-Fried Collard Greens
In a departure from typical Southern-style all-day stewed greens, these collards are sautéed first with a small amount of fat and then steamed, meaning tender-crisp healthy greens on the table in under a half hour.

* Click the link below to get all the Healthy Collard Greens Recipes
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/21670/ingredients/vegetables/greens/collard-greens/

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

October 23, 2018 at 5:00 AM | Posted in Kitchen Hints | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, Cooking, Cooking Tips, Cranberries, Food, Grilling, Kitchen Hints, recipes

Cranberries………

They are often referred to as a “super food.” Half a cup of cranberries contains only 25 calories. The nutrients in cranberries have been linked to a lower risk of urinary tract infections, prevention of certain types of cancer, improved immune function, and decreased blood pressure.

Baked Chicken Breast Strips w/ Mashed Potatoes and Cut Green Beans

October 22, 2018 at 5:29 PM | Posted in Bob Evan's, Pilgrim's Chicken | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, Bob Evan's Mashed Potatoes, Chicken, Cooking, Del Monte Cut Green Beans, Dinner, Food, Pilgrim's Country Style Chicken Breast Strips, recipes

Today’s Menu: Baked Chicken Breast Strips w/ Mashed Potatoes and Fresh Green Beans

For Breakfast to start off this chilly Monday morning I Poached an Egg and toasted 2 slices of Aunt Millie’s Light Whole Grain Bread. I also had a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. 31 degrees out there to start the day, had a good frost out there. Sunny and 54 degrees for the afternoon, not bad. Spent the afternoon still trying to figure out all the functions to Windows 10 and a new Computer. i really dread major changes, but not much choice in this one. Dinner tonight I prepared Baked Chicken Breast Strips w/ Mashed Potatoes and Cut Green Beans.

I love the Pilgrim’s Southern Style Breast Strips, it’s always a great go to when you want that easy to prepare meal! To prepare them; Preheat the oven to 350° F. Arrange frozen chicken breast strips in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes, to an internal temperature of 165° F as measured by use of a food thermometer placed in the thickest part of the Chicken Strip . And Chicken is served! It’s some of the best frozen Chicken you can find! Excellent seasoned breading and very meaty, and easy to prepare. Served it with a side of Hidden Valley Ranch Buffalo Dressing.

For one side I heated up the leftover Bob Evan’s Mashed Potatoes from last night. Just microwave for 1 1/2 minutes and serve, just as good as homemade, if not better. I could make a meal out of just Mashed Potatoes. I also some leftover Pioneer Peppered White Gravy to top the Mashed Potatoes with.

Then I also heated up a large can of Del Monte Cut Green Beans. Just empty the can into a sauce pan and heat until heated through. Then for Dessert/Snack later a bowl of Skinny Pop – Pop Corn and a Diet Peach Snapple to drink.

Pilgrim’s Southern Style Breast Strips

Pilgrim’s Southern Style Breast Strips evoke memories of growing up in a sleepy southern town. The crickets chirping, the moss hanging from the trees, the air humid and everything moving slow in the heat. And your grandmother’s delicious home cooking brought the entire family around the table on the weekends.

Our Southern Style Breast Strips feature a juicy piece of chicken with a breading just right to deliver that southern flair. Our special blend of spices and seasonings with the whole muscle goodness of white breast meat will please kids and old-timers alike.

Ideal as:
* Appetizers
* Snacks
* Lunch or Dinner Entrées
* Crowd Pleasers

Cooking Instructions:
Oven: Preheat oven to 350° F. Arrange frozen chicken breast fritters in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes until no pink remains or an internal temperature of 165° F as measured by use of a food thermometer placed in the thickest part of the chicken breast fritter.

Fryer: Heat oil to 350° F. Fry frozen chicken breast fritters for 6 minutes or an internal temperature of 165° F as measured by use of a food thermometer placed in the thickest part of the chicken breast fritter.

Due to variations in equipment, heating times and/or temperature may require adjustment. DO NOT MICROWAVE.

Nutritional Guide
Serving Size: 4 oz. (112g)
Calories per Serving: 190

Servings per Container: About 8
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6 g 9 %
Cholesterol 40 mg 13 %
Sodium 940 mg 39 %
Total Carbs 17 g 6 %
Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 %
Sugars 1 g
Protein 17 g
http://www.pilgrims.com/products/productinfo.aspx?id=10

One of America’s Favorites – Shoofly Pie

October 22, 2018 at 5:02 AM | Posted in One of America's Favorites | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, Cooking, Crumb Cake, dessert, Food, Molasses, One of America's Favorites, Pie, recipes, Shoofly pie

Shoofly pie

Shoofly pie (or shoo-fly pie) is a molasses pie or cake that developed its traditional form among the Pennsylvania Dutch in the 1880s, who ate it with strong black coffee for breakfast. It is called Melassich Riwwelboi or Melassichriwwelkuche (molasses crumb cake) in the Pennsylvania Dutch language.

Shoofly pie is a molasses crumb cake that was baked in a pie crust. The addition of a pie crust made it easier for people to hold a piece in the hand while eating it.

It comes in two different versions: wet-bottom and dry-bottom. The dry-bottom version is baked until fully set and results in a more cake-like consistency throughout. The wet-bottom version is set like cake at the top where it was mixed in with the crumbs, but the very bottom is a stickier, gooier custard-like consistency.

A Montgomery pie is similar to a shoofly pie, except lemon juice is usually added to the bottom layer and buttermilk to the topping. Treacle tart is a pie with a filling made from light treacle.

Shoofly pie began as a crust-less molasses cake called Centennial cake in 1876, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. In the 1880s, home bakers added a crust to make it easier to eat alongside a cup of coffee in the morning, without plates and forks. Precursors include Jenny Lind cake, a gingerbread cake from the middle of the 19th century.

Because the cake contains molasses but no eggs, historians conclude that it was typically baked during the winter, when chickens laid no eggs but when molasses would store well in the cold weather. The use of baking powder places its invention firmly after the Civil War and in the 1870s, when Pennsylvania Dutch bakers began using baking powder.

“Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week – Red and Black Casserole

October 22, 2018 at 5:01 AM | Posted in Meatless Monday | Leave a comment
Tags: Bell Peppers, Black Beans, Cooking, Food, Meatless Monday, Mushrooms, recipes, Red and Black Casserole, Red Beans, Rice, Stewed Tomatoes, Vegetarian

This week’s “Meatless Monday” Recipe of the Week is – Red and Black Casserole. Black Beans, Red Beans, Mushrooms, Bell Peppers, and Rice are some of the ingredients that make up this week’s Dish. It’s from the CooksRecipes website which has a huge selection of recipes to fit all Diets or Cuisines. So check it out today! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

A hearty meatless main dish casserole with black and red beans, mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, corn, tomato and rice.

Recipe Ingredients:
1 (16-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (16-ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup onions, chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
2 cups water
1 (14.5-ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained, chopped
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup frozen corn
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup long-cooking rice, uncooked

Cooking Directions:
1 – If using dry beans, soak in 4 cups of water for up to 8 hours, or overnight in the refrigerator. Drain and rinse.
2 – Combine with 4 cups of fresh water and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until tender. Drain.
3 – Coat large skillet with nonfat cooking spray. Sauté mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Combine with remaining ingredients and pour into a 9x13x2-inch baking dish. Cover and bake 45 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
Makes 6 servings.ed and Black Casserole
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/mless/red_and_black_casserole_recipe.html

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

October 22, 2018 at 5:00 AM | Posted in Kitchen Hints | Leave a comment
Tags: Food, Cooking, Baking, Grilling, Kitchen Hints, recipes, Yogurt, Cooking Tips, Greek Yogurt

Greek Yogurt……….

You can use Greek yogurt as a healthy substitute for mayo, sour cream, heavy cream and more.

Shrimp w/ Fettuccine and Baked Garlic Loaf Bread

October 21, 2018 at 5:28 PM | Posted in pasta, shrimp | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, Buitoni Fettuccine Pasta, Cooking, Dinner, Food, Kraft Reduced Fat Grated Parmesan Cheese., Meijer Jumbo Shrimp, Old Bay Seasoning, recipes, River Road Bake House Garlic Oval Loaf Bread, Seafood

Today’s Menu: Shrimp w/ Fettuccine and Baked Garlic Loaf Bread

For Breakfast this morning I Scrambled a couple of Eggs, seasoned them with Salt and Pepper and then topped them with some Sargento Reduced Fat Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese and some Ortega Smokey Chipotle Taco Sauce. I also toasted a couple of slices of Aunt Millie’s Light Whole Grain Bread and had my morning cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. For most of the day I was taking it easy. My allergies were running wild and I had a heck of a bad headache. The weeds are about all dead in the woods behind us so hopefully my allergies will die with them. For Dinner tonight I prepared Shrimp w/ Fettuccine and Baked Garlic Loaf Bread.

For the Shrimp part of the dish I used Meijer Brand Jumbo Shrimp. I had them in the freezer so I let them thaw overnight in the fridge. I love Shrimp and all Seafood. I started by rinsing the Shrimp off in cold water and letting it dry in a colander. Using a medium size skillet, that I sprayed with Pam Cooking Spray and a 1 tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, that I heated on medium heat. I seasoned them with Old Bay Seasoning and a sprinkle of Morton’s Lite Salt and added the Shrimp to the skillet. Cooked them 2 minutes per side, turning the Shrimp once. And as the Shrimp was cooking I started to prepare the Pasta.

To prepare the Buitoni Fettuccine; I filled a large Sauce Pan with 4 quarts Water and a couple of shakes of Morton’s Light Salt. Turned it on high heat. When it was a full boil I added the Fettuccine. Reduced the heat for a gentle boil of the Pasta for 2 minutes, stirred frequently. Removed from the heat and drained the water. Seasoned the Pasta with Extra Light Olive Oil, Blue Bonnet Light Butter, Morton’s Light Salt, and Dried Oregano.

To serve, in a bowl, I made a bed of the Fettuccine and topped it with the Shrimp. I love Shrimp and Pasta! The Fettuccine was tender and so delicious. Then with the added Shrimp it just made that much better! I topped it with some Kraft Grated Reduced Fat Parmesan Cheese.

I also heated up some of the RiverRoad Bake House Garlic Oval Loaf Bread I had yesterday for Dinner. Then for Dessert/Snack later a bowl of Skinny Pop – Pop Corn and a Diet Mango Snapple to drink.

Buitoni Fettuccine Pasta

Flat ribbons of pasta made with extra fancy durum flour and eggs.

INGREDIENTS:
DURUM FLOUR (SEMOLINA, DURUM WHEAT FLOUR), EGGS, WATER, SALT.

Nutritional Information

Serving per container: 3
Serving Size: 83.00 g.

Calories 240
Calories from Fat 20
Total Fat 2.00g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.00g 0 %
Cholesterol 45.00mg 14 %
Sodium 180.00g 7 %
Carbohydrate 45.00g 15 %
Dietary Fiber 3.00g
Dietary Fiber Daily Value 0.10g
Sugars 1.00g
Protein 9.00g
https://www.buitoni.com/pasta-products/249/fettuccine-pasta-9-oz

Sunday Morning Breakfast – Easy Cheesy Bacon Eggs and Potatoes SUNDAY

October 21, 2018 at 5:49 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, Sunday Morning Breakfast | Leave a comment
Tags: Au Gratin Potatoes, bacon, Baking, Cheese, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Eggs, Food, Grilling, recipes, Sunday Morning Breakfast

Usually on Sunday’s Its the Soup Special of the Day for the main post. I’m switching it up a bit to Sunday Morning Breakfast as the new main post. I’ll be showing different Breakfast Recipes that I find. Hope you Enjoy it!

This week’s Sunday Morning Breakfast recipe is Easy Cheesy Bacon Eggs and Potatoes. Au Gratin Potatoes, Cheese, Eggs, and Bacon all combine to make one delicious way to start the day! This would be great for Brunch or Lunch also. The recipe is from one om favorite recipe sites – CooksRecipes. The Cooks site has a huge selection of recipes to please all tastes , diets, or cuisines. So check it out today. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Easy Cheesy Bacon Eggs and Potatoes
Reinvent your breakfast with this morning treat. Serve with cantaloupe wedges and orange juice and start your day with a smile. This also makes a great lunch or dinner surprise for your family.

Recipe Ingredients:
2 (11.5-ounce) packages frozen potatoes au gratin, defrosted according to package directions
6 strips bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled
5 large eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped green onions

Cooking Directions:
1 – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2 – Combine potatoes au gratin, bacon, eggs, cheese and green onions in a large bowl; transfer to 8-inch-square baking pan.
3 – Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Season with ground black pepper.

Makes 6 servings.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/breakfast/easy_cheesy_bacon_eggs_and_potatoes_recipe.html