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Saturday, December 31, 2016

NEW YEARS Champagne Baked Ham Recipe



Ingredients

  • 1 boneless fully cooked ham (9 pounds)
  • 1-1/2 cups Champagne
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons honey
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard


Directions

  1. Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Score the surface of the ham, making diamond shapes 1/2 in. deep. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1-1/2 hours.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook until glaze is reduced by half. Remove from the heat.
  3. Baste ham with glaze; bake 30 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 140°, basting twice with glaze. Serve with remaining glaze. Yield: 18 servings.
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Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Healthy Snack-Hummus-Stuffed Mini Bells


I love these as a great snack, but they also make for great appetizers!

Hummus-Stuffed Mini Bells

Serves 4 (2 peppers each)
All you need
1/2 cup hummus
1 tbsp chopped Kalamata olives
8 mini bell peppers, cored
All you do
  1. Combine hummus and olives. Stuff each pepper with about 1 tablespoon of the hummus.
Make-Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Nutrition Facts per serving: 74 calories, 4g fat, 1g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 150mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, 2g sugars, 3g protein.
Daily values: 36 percent vitamin A, 121 percent vitamin C, 6 percent iron.
Source: adapted from EatingWell, Inc.

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Saturday, December 24, 2016

Merry Christmas Pomegranate Cosmos

 
 
 
Make the base for these pomegranate cosmopolitans ahead of time and shake individual cocktails "to order." Or for individual drinks, combine 3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) each pomegranate juice and vodka, 4 teaspoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon Cointreau, 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger juice and 1/2 teaspoon sugar. -
  • 2 1/4 cups pomegranate juice
  • 2 1/4 cups vodka
  • 1 cup lime juice
    Coupons
  • 3/4 cup Cointreau, or Grand Marnier
  • 1/4 cup ginger juice, (see Note)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar, preferably superfine “bar sugar,” plus more for the rims
  • Strips of lime zest, for garnish
  •  
    1
    Mix pomegranate juice, vodka, lime juice, Cointreau (or Grand Marnier), ginger juice and sugar in a large pitcher.
    2
    For each drink, fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice, add 1/2 cup Cosmo mix, and shake until the shaker turns frosty and cold. Dip the rim of a martini (or highball) glass into water and then in sugar (to "sugar the rim"). Strain the drink into the martini glass (or over fresh ice in the highball glass). Garnish with a twist of lime zest, if desired.
     

    Tips:

     Note: We use bottled ginger juice (pressed gingerroot) to add the taste of fresh ginger without the work of mincing or grating. Use it to flavor drinks, stir-fries, marinades or anywhere you’d use fresh ginger. Find it in specialty stores or online at gingerpeople.com.





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Friday, December 23, 2016

Stuffed Sole Fillets with Crab and Grapes




Ingredients

Stuffed Sole Fillets

  • 1 pound (1 1/2 cups) crab meat, flaked and free of shell fragments
  • 2 tablespoons celery, minced
  • 2 tablespoons green onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons red bell pepper, minced
  • 1/2 cup California green seedless grapes, coarsely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon 'Old Bay' seasoning salt
  • 1 cup seasoned dry breadcrumbs
  • 1 pound (4, 4 oz. size) sole fillets
  • 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Lemon-Grape Butter Sauce

  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup California green seedless grapes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 6 tablespoons softened butter

Directions

To prepare fillets: In medium bowl combine crab meat, celery, green onions, bell pepper, grapes, mayonnaise, \"Old Bay\" seasoning and 1/4 cup breadcrumbs. Stir until combined. Place sole fillets on cutting board. Divide stuffing between fillets and form stuffing into 1/2 inch thick patties in the center of each fillet. Fold fillet around stuffing, so that the ends of the fillet just meet. You should have a bundle that looks like a fish-wrapped crab cake. Dredge each bundle in remaining breadcrumbs and pat lightly to adhere crumbs. In non-stick frying pan heat butter and olive oil over medium-low heat. Place fillets in pan and cover. Cook about 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.

To prepare sauce: In small saucepan combine chicken broth, lemon zest, lemon juice, grapes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook 2 minutes to reduce slightly. In small bowl combine flour and water and stir until smooth. Stir into sauce over heat and whisk until smooth and thickened. Turn off heat, add butter and whisk again until smooth. Spoon sauce over stuffed fillets.
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Monday, December 19, 2016

Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms

                                                        Photo: Ashleigh Spitza


 This bite-sized finger food recipe is refreshed with lemon juice while holding on to the great flavors of crab and Parmesan cheese

Makes 24
  • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 24 large white mushrooms
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onions
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces flaked crabmeat (fresh if available)
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ cup almond meal
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (divided)
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 3 tablespoons plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • Juice from ½ lemon
  • Handful fresh parsley (optional)
Prep time: 20 minutes. Cook time: 25 minutes. Total time: 45 minutes.

Spread ¼ cup olive oil evenly in the bottom of a 13-by-9-inch baking dish.
Wipe mushrooms with a damp paper towel to remove any dirt. Remove stems and scoop out a small amount of flesh to create a hollow for stuffing. Chop stems coarsely.
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and chopped mushroom steam; sauté until softened and fragrant, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and sauté   a minute more. Remove from heat and set aside. 
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
In a medium bowl, combine crabmeat, dry mustard, Old Bay, Worcestershire, almond meal, ½ cup Parmesan and red and black pepper and mix well. Stir in egg and yogurt.
Stuff mushroom caps with filling, creating a mound about ½ inch above each mushroom.
Sprinkle remaining ½ cup Parmesan on top of each mushroom.
Bake in preheated oven 20 to 25 minutes.
Remove from oven and drizzle with butter and lemon juice. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Can be prepared ahead, refrigerated and baked just before serving (add 7-10 minutes additional baking time).
Per serving (2 stuffed mushrooms): 164 calories, 3g carbohydrate, 8g protein, 14g fat (4g saturated), 251mg sodium, 1g fiber.



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Friday, December 16, 2016

Butternut Squash Soup

 

 

 

Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

1 butternut squash, about 2 pounds
1 large yellow onion
1 head of garlic
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 to 2 teaspoons of dried thyme
3 to 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth

Season to taste

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  • Wash the vegetables. Cut the squash in half vertically. Scrape the seeds out and discard. Cut each half into about 4 chunks for a total of 8 pieces.
  • Cut the unpeeled onion in half vertically. Cut 1/2 inch off the top of the garlic head, exposing the cloves.
  • Arrange the garlic, squash, and onion, cut side up, on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with thyme.
  • Cover dish tightly with foil and bake until the squash is tender when pierced with a knife, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • After vegetables have cooled enough to handle, scrape squash off of the skin and into a food processor or blender. Discard the skin.
  • Peel the skin off of the onion and trim the root and add the roasted onion to the squash. Separate 9 to 12 of the garlic cloves and squeeze the soft garlic in with the vegetables. Add any juices that have collected in the baking pan.
  • Add 3 cups of broth and puree the mixture until smooth. Add extra broth as needed to achieve your desired consistency.
  • Transfer soup to a 4 or 5 quart soup pot and heat over medium heat. Season with freshly ground pepper. If you like, garnish the soup in the bowl with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil or some chopped parsley
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Monday, December 12, 2016

Winter Salad




                                                   Photo: Ashleigh Spitza


 This salad, adapted from Green Kitchen Stories, shines with a stunning blend of colors and flavors.
 Their recipe for Squash & Millet Winter Salad brims with flavor, color and texture. The soft, creamy millet seed is similar to couscous. Combined with fruit, vegetables and nuts, it’s a meal in a bowl.
Because this salad takes a little extra time to prepare, consider making a double batch and saving some in the fridge for quick grab-and-go lunches between last-minute shopping trips.

Makes 6 side-dish servings
  • 1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt
  • 1/3 cup raw hazelnuts
  • ¾ cup uncooked millet
  • 2 avocados, diced
  • 1 ½ cups red grapes, halved
  • 3 to 4 cups green leaves (I used baby kale)
  • Seeds of 1 pomegranate
  • Basil and green onion dressing:
  • 10 to 12 basil leaves, finely chopped
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Total time: 45 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

On a baking sheet, toss squash chunks with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Bake in preheated oven 20 to 30 minutes or until tender and slightly browned on the edges. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
Meanwhile, spread hazelnuts on a separate baking tray. Add to oven to toast the final 10 minutes of squash baking. Remove and let cool, then rub between a kitchen towel to remove skins. Chop coarsely.
Rinse millet in a sieve using boiling water; place in a small saucepan along with 1 ½ cups water. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and gently simmer uncovered 10 to 15 minutes or until soft and water is absorbed, stirring frequently.
In a large bowl, combine salad dressing ingredients and whisk vigorously. Add the cooked millet and mix well. Fold in cooked squash, avocado, greens and pomegranate seeds. Top with hazelnuts. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Per serving: 336 calories, 28.5g carbohydrate, 4g protein, 25g fat (3.4g saturated), 215mg sodium, 6g fiber.

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Friday, December 9, 2016

Sweet-potato waffles with blueberry syrup





A hint of spices and a blanket of juicy berries make these waffles a breakfast treat. Leftovers can be frozen and popped into the toaster. The syrup will keep, covered and refrigerated, for up to a week.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup(s) blueberries
    or frozen
  • 2 tablespoon water
    if using fresh berries
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    grated
  • 1 tablespoon honey, dark
  • 3 tablespoon molasses
    light, divided
  • 1 pinch cloves, ground
  • 1/3 cup(s) potato(es), sweet
    peeled and diced, or 1/4-cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 3/4 cup(s) flour, all-purpose
  • 1/4 cup(s) flour, whole-wheat
  • 1/4 cup(s) cornmeal, yellow or white, stone-ground
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
  • 1/8 teaspoon ginger, ground
  • 1 cup(s) soy milk
  • 2 tablespoon oil, olive
  • 1 egg white(s)

Instructions

    Serves 6
    To make the syrup, in a saucepan, combine the blueberries, water (if using), lemon juice and zest, honey, 1 tablespoon molasses, and cloves. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until the berries burst and the juices are slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Frozen berries may take slightly longer to thicken. Set aside and keep warm. If using sweet potatoes, bring a small saucepan half full of water to a boil. Add the sweet potatoes, return to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until very tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and puree in a food processor or mash with a potato masher until smooth. Set aside. If using pumpkin puree, reserve.
    In a small bowl, sift together the flours, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and ginger. In a large bowl, whisk together the soy milk, sweet potato puree, olive oil and 2 tablespoons molasses. Add the flour mixture and stir just until combined.
    Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat the egg white until stiff peaks form. Make sure that the mixing bowl and beaters are spotlessly clean and free of fat. Even a small amount of fat, such as egg yolk or oil, can prevent the egg whites from whipping properly. Once whipped, gently whisk 1/3 of the egg white into the batter to lighten it. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the remaining egg white into the batter, mixing just until incorporated.
    Place a baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 225 F. Preheat a waffle iron. Spoon or ladle about 1/2 cup batter into the waffle iron, depending on the size of the iron. Spread evenly and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions. If the batter thickens, thin with a little soy milk. Transfer the waffle to the baking sheet in the oven to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining batter to make 6 waffles. Serve topped with about 1/3-cup syrup.
    Serving size: 1 waffle with about 1/3 cup syrup
    Source: This recipe is one of 150 recipes collected in "The New Mayo Clinic Cookbook," published by Mayo Clinic Health Information and Oxmoor House, and winner of the 2005 James Beard award.


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Thursday, December 8, 2016

Nutritious Nacho Salad

  


Ingredients

TJ's veggie chips
TJ's turkey chili with beans
1 cn. cheddar cheese soup
1/3 c. milk
2T. Salsa

Combine soup, milk, and salsa; stir until smooth.  Heat to boiling.  Heat chili.  Spread chips onto sheet pan and heat 2 minutes at 350°.  Plate chips, cover with chili, then cheese sauce.

Top with your favorite toppings like salad mix, chopped tomato, cucumber and avocado.  Perhaps a dollop of salsa and/or sour cream.  Makes a generous serving for 2.







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Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Gingery chicken noodle soup



 
 
 
To make this vegetarian, substitute cubes of extra-firm tofu for the chicken and use vegetable stock.

Ingredients

  • 3 ounce(s) soba noodles, 100% whole-grain, dried
  • 1 tablespoon oil, olive
  • 1 medium onion(s), yellow
    chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, fresh
    peeled and minced
  • 1 medium carrot(s)
    peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 clove(s) garlic
    minced
  • 4 cup(s) stock, chicken
    or broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce, less sodium
  • 1 pounds chicken, breast, boneless, skinless
    chopped
  • 1 cup(s) edamame
    shelled
  • 1 cup(s) soy milk
    (soya milk)
  • 1/4 cup(s) cilantro, fresh
    chopped (fresh coriander)

Instructions

Serves 8
Bring a saucepan 3/4 full of water to a boil, add the noodles and cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside until needed. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the ginger and carrot and saute for 1 minute. Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds; don't let the garlic brown. Add the stock and soy sauce and bring to a boil. Add the chicken and edamame and return to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the chicken is cooked and the edamame are tender, about 4 minutes. Add the soba noodles and soy milk and cook until heated through; don't let boil.
Remove pan from the heat and stir in the cilantro. Ladle soup into warmed individual bowls and serve immediately.


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Saturday, December 3, 2016

Creamy Bruschetta Chicken





 Tender chicken breast and ripe juicy tomatoes pair unforgettably in this mouthwatering recipe for our delicious Creamy Bruschetta Chicken. LOOK  how quickly and easily this savory meal comes together!

1. Cook chicken and garlic
2. Prepare Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Creamy Chicken flavor
3. Stir in chicken & tomatoes. Sprinkle w/ cheese & basil.
Serve & enjoy!

 


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Thursday, December 1, 2016

Very veggie egg bake


Make-ahead tip: Prepare casserole through step 6. Refrigerate overnight. Let stand at room temperature while oven preheats and then bake as directed.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup(s) spinach, frozen chopped
    thawed
  • 4 large egg(s)
  • 4 large egg white(s)
  • 1 cup(s) milk, fat-free
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon mustard, dry
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary, dried
    or 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper, black ground
  • 6 slice(s) bread, 100% whole-grain
    crusts removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup(s) onion(s)
    chopped
  • 1/2 cup(s) pepper(s), red, bell
    diced
  • 4 ounce(s) cheese, reduced-fat Swiss
    thinly sliced

Instructions

    Serves 6
    Preheat oven to 375 F. Coat a 7-by-11-inch glass baking dish or a 2-quart casserole with cooking spray.
    Place the spinach in a strainer and press with the back of a spatula to remove excess liquid. Set aside.
    In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, egg whites and milk. Add dry mustard, rosemary, spice blend and pepper; whisk to combine.
    Toss spinach, bread, onion and red pepper in a large bowl. Add egg mixture and toss to coat.
    Transfer to prepared baking dish and push down to compact. Cover with foil.
    Bake for 30 minutes or until the eggs have set. Uncover and top with cheese. Continue baking for an additional 15 minutes or until the top is lightly browned. Transfer to a wire rack and cool for 10 minutes before serving.


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