tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73922089965313955082024-03-05T01:36:48.156-05:00Nutrition BudgeteerCreated by Dr. Barb, the Nutrition Budgeteer, this blog is designed to help families eat healthier for less. Monthly recipes are featured with photos and how-to instructions.Dr. Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02720092936646856471noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392208996531395508.post-72575124522980505762016-02-22T09:00:00.000-05:002016-02-22T13:02:45.715-05:00Veggie-Packed Poached Eggs Great for Breakfast<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">As a nation, we don’t eat enough veggies. It’s not hard
to eat a salad or have cooked veggies with dinner, but getting veggies in for
breakfast can be a challenge. Sure there are omelets, but I wanted something
quick and easy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The theme for Recipe Redux this month is to “break out of
the breakfast boredom.” For me, I just purchased a microwave egg poacher.,
based on a strong recommendation from one of my best friends.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I opened my fridge and grabbed raw spinach, a red bell
pepper, mushroom, green onion, sharp cheddar cheese, and then to spice it up a
bit, some turkey pepperoni slices. I also added some dried dill weed as I love
the combination of eggs and dill.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It all goes together very fast and cooks in the microwave
for only a minute or two.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Poached Eggs</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">2
large eggs<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">6
slices turkey pepperoni, finely diced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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green onion, trimmed & finely diced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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mushroom, finely diced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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tablespoon finely diced red bell pepper<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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tablespoon finely diced raw spinach<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">1/4
teaspoon dried dill weed<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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tablespoon shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Crack eggs into each cop of the microwavable egg poacher;
pierce yolks with fork. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Microwave, covered, for 1 to 2 minutes, depending on how
runny you want your eggs and the wattage of your microwave. Let rest for 30
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Makes 1 serving.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Nutrition
Information per Serving</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">201 calories, 12 g total fat, 5 g saturated fat, 387 mg
cholesterol, 0 g dietary fiber, 19 g protein, and 415 mg sodium. One serving of
this low cost recipe provides an excellent source of riboflavin, vitamin D and
calcium and a good source of vitamins A and C. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Cost
per Serving:</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> $0.83<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The theme for Recipe Redux this month is to cook with a new
ingredient that you've been wanting to try. I was at my local Costco and came across hemp seeds. </div>
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I decided they would be a good, healthy
filling for stuffed mushrooms. <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">This recipe below makes a great tasting,
healthy appetizer. There are only 38 calories per stuffed mushroom. You can eat
several and not feel guilty.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Stuffed
Mushrooms With Hemp Seeds<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">1
10-oz package baby Portobello mushrooms (about 12 small mushrooms)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Tbsp butter<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Tbsp finely chopped onion<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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clove garlic, peeled and minced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">1/4
cup reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Tbsp balsamic vinegar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">3
Tbsp raw shelled hemp seeds (such as Hemp Hearts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Tbsp fresh thyme leaves<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Tbsp fresh basil leaves, finely chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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mushrooms. Place mushroom caps in single layer in baking dish that has been
sprayed with non-stick spray. Finely chop the mushroom stems. Melt butter in
large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add chopped mushroom stems, onions,
and garlic and cook for 4 minutes, or until onions are soft. Add feta cheese
and vinegar, stirring until well blended. Remove from heat. Stir in hemp seeds,
thyme and basil. Carefully spoon the mixture into the mushroom caps. Bake for
20 minutes. Serve hot.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Makes 12 stuffed mushrooms.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in place of Portobello mushrooms, if desired.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Information (1/12<sup>th</sup> of recipe)</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">38 calories, 2.6 g total fat, 1.0 g saturated fat, 3.5 mg
cholesterol, 0.8 g dietary fiber, 2.2 g protein, and 46.3 mg sodium. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Cost
per Mushroom Serving:</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> $0.42 each (or about $5.08 for whole recipe)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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except mushrooms were on sale for $3.49 per package.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">During the cold winter months, nothing satisfies me more
than a hearty bowl of soup. This quinoa
butternut squash soup is a little spicy, filling and healthy. The quinoa adds body and
protein to the soup. Serve this soup with a green salad and your meal is done.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Cooking Stocks made by simmering real bones, flavorful vegetables, and aromatic
herbs to create stocks that are close to homemade. Progresso
uses a new process to simmer real bones so you get stocks that have rich meaty flavor that are
full of body. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Now, instead of spending hours making your own homemade stock,
you can now find Progresso’s Cooking Stocks in the soup aisle of grocery stores
nationwide. You'll find chicken, unsalted chicken, and vegetable varieties. Use
them for all your favorite soups, stews, gravies and sauces to add deep,
complex flavors. </span><br />
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95 to 420 mg sodium, and 0 to 1 g of fat. I prefer the unsalted chicken variety,
with only 95 mg sodium per cup. And there are no artificial flavors; Progresso
Stocks offer a clean way to boost your flavor game.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Heat oil in large Dutch oven or saucepan over medium
heat. Add the onion and shallots to pan and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3
to 4 minutes. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking, covered, for 3
minutes. Add remaining ingredients
except lime wedges and stir. Heat over high heat until comes to a boil. Reduce
heat to low, cover, and cook for 30 to 40 minutes. Mash squash with a potato
masher or the back of a large spoon to a chunky texture. Ladle into bowls.
Serve with lime wedges.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">93 calories, 2 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg
cholesterol, 3 g dietary fiber, 4 g protein, and 225 mg sodium. One serving of
this low cost recipe provides an excellent source of vitamins A and C and a
good source of fiber.</span><br />
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The Recipe ReDux has been around for 54 months! To
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I chose Mollie Katzen’s <i>Vegetable
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recipes in it. I turned to page 54 and found a recipe for Green Onion Wonton
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This recipe is for making homemade crackers, not really won tons. The
original recipe had only white flour, scallions, salt, water, vegetable oil and
Chinese sesame oil. I wanted to make them with more fiber so I substituted high
fiber flour from Bob’s Red Mill and I added sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and
dill. I also found that instead of oil in a skillet, they worked just fine
using non-stick spray. I also suggest cutting the green onion pancakes into
squares as well as strips.<o:p></o:p></div>
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You will impress your family and guests this holiday when
you bring out these homemade crackers. They’re perfect served with cheeses,
especially goat cheese, one of my favorites. Your guests will know they’re homemade
as they don’t have perfect edges.<o:p></o:p></div>
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seeds, poppy seeds, and dill. Add the water and stir until well combined and
ball is formed. Transfer dough to floured surface and knead a few times, adding
additional flour if needed to keep from sticking. Divide the dough into 6 equal
balls. Roll each ball on floured surface with floured rolling pin until thin,
about 7 inches in diameter. Stack the pancakes on a plate, using flour between
them to keep them separate. Heat a heavy skillet sprayed with non-stick spray over
medium heat. Add pancakes one at a time and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side.
Brush the top side of each pancake with sesame oil. Cut each pancake in half
and then each half into thin strips or squares. Sprinkle with additional salt,
if desired. Let cool at least 10 minutes. Store in airtight container at room
temperature for up to a week.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cholesterol, 2 g dietary fiber, 3 g protein, and 149 mg sodium. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The theme for Recipe Redux this month is Creative Quick Breads, just in time for the holiday season. <o:p></o:p><br />
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I love anything pumpkin and this time of year it is easy to find pumpkin
soups, breads, coffee drinks, and ice cream. Yum! I love pumpkin bread, and
wanted to create a gluten-free version for a potluck I’m attending where I know
one of more of the guests are not eating gluten.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Using a store-bought gluten-free flour blend makes this recipe easier and
faster to put together. I have had good success with the gluten-free flour mix
from Bob’s Red Mill. This is a combination of garbanzo bean flour, potato
starch, tapioca flour, white sorghum flour and fava bean flour.<o:p></o:p><br />
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cup butter, softened<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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sugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 cup (I used 1/4 cup Truvia brown sugar
blend)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cups gluten-free flour (I used Bob’s Red Mill gluten free flour mix)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In a large bowl, combine butter, coconut oil, banana,
white and brown sugar substitutes; mix well. Add eggs, vanilla, and pumpkin.
Mix well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In a medium bowl, combine flour, pumpkin pie spice,
baking soda, xanthum gum, and salt. Gradually add flour mixture to pumpkin
mixture, stirring only until combined. Do not over mix.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes
in pan on wire rack and then remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">242 calories, 12 g total fat, 7 g saturated fat, 41 mg
cholesterol, 3 g dietary fiber, 4 g protein, and 167 mg sodium. One serving of
this low cost recipe provides an excellent source of vitamin A.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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(today) is National Nut Day. We all know that nuts are good for you but make an
extra effort to eat one of more servings of nuts today. The theme for Recipe
ReDux this month is to think nuts. I love
nuts in many foods, from cashew butter on my toast in the morning, to candied
nuts on a green salad with pear slices, blue cheese and dried cranberries, to pecan-crusted
fish or chicken breasts, to a nutty dessert, such as chopped nuts on top of a
dish of vanilla greek-style yogurt. They are good anytime of day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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husband’s favorite snacks is a homemade granola I make mine using walnuts,
pecans, and sliced almonds. He enjoys eating the granola plain, as a snack. I
like it that way, too, but I also sprinkle it on yogurt, ice cream, or on top
of pancake batter.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">When I make
granola, I use a special pan called a T-Fal ActiFry that has an arm that rotates
around the bowl automatically keeping the granola mixture constantly moving
inside. It only takes 10 minutes to cook, much faster than oven methods I have
used in the past.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> The recipe below is my revised version of the granola recipe
found in the recipe booklet that accompanied my ActiFry machine (Cherry-Pecan
Granola). I make my version much nuttier. In my version, I add walnuts and
sliced almonds in addition to the pecans called for and instead of 3/4 cup of
nuts total, my recipe calls for 1-1/2 cups. I also substitute golden raisins
for the dried cherries. I use a full teaspoon of cinnamon and omit the salt.
You can also add ground ginger or nutmeg, if desired.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Nutty Granola<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">1/2 cup sliced
almonds<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">1/2 cup chopped
pecans<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">1/2 cup
chopped walnuts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">3 cups rolled
oats<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">1 teaspoon
ground cinnamon<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">1/3 cup maple
syrup or agave nectar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">1 tablespoon
vegetable oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">1/3 cup
golden raisins<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Combine nuts,
rolled oats, cinnamon, maple syrup and oil in a large bowl; mix to combine.
Transfer mixture to bowl of ActiFry and cook for 9 minutes. Add raisins and
cook for 1 more minute. Transfer to cookie sheet and allow to cool. Store in
airtight container.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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or ten 1/2-cup servings.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">249 calories,
13 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 4 g dietary fiber, 6 g
protein, and 2 mg sodium. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Don’t have an ActiFry, then bake granola (without raisins) on baking sheets lined with foil or parchment paper at 325 F. for 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through baking. Stir in raisins after removing from oven.</span></div>
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posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Sabra Dipping
Co. LLC, and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I received
coupons for free product used in testing this recipe. I was not compensated for
my time.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">I was so
excited to hear about Sabra’s #TwoSpoons Tailgating Recipe ReDux challenge.
Sabra is the Official Dips Sponsor of the NFL and challenged Recipe Reduxers to
reinvent a tailgate recipe using any flavor of Sabra hummus.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Well, I love
shrimp cocktail. My husband loves shrimp cocktail. When I offer shrimp cocktail at a party, it seems to
be the most popular food item of the party. So I decided to do a twist on
shrimp cocktail and substitute Sabra’s new Lemon Twist Hummus in place of
cocktail sauce. Serve it in a fancy glass and it becomes a real hit with my family
and friends.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Just two
spoons of hummus a day will fulfill your bean recommendation for the whole week!
What could be more delicious than that? Very few of us meet the dietary recommendation
for beans. Hummus is an easy way to meet your weekly needs. And humus helps to
boot your fiber intake, especially when paired with veggies or whole grains. For
more information on Sabra, go to: <a href="http://www.sabra.com/wellness-nutrition#benefits">www.sabra.com/wellness-nutrition#benefits</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">To make this
recipe ahead of time, simply prepare the shrimp as directed and then refrigerate on
ice. Bring the other ingredients and assemble on the spot once you arrive at
your tailgate destination. The shrimp cocktails can be assembled in just a
couple of minutes. And, you can use plastic stemware, if desired. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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I used Sabra's new Lemon Twist Hummus which pairs beautifully with the shrimp. It's a winning combination.</div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Shrimp Cocktail with a
Twist<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">1 pound
medium (31 to 35 count) uncooked shrimp<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">2 teaspoons
butter or margarine<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">1 10-ounce
container Sabra Lemon Twist Hummus <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">1 stalk celery,
trimmed and cut into 4-inch sticks<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">6 sprigs fresh
cilantro<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">6 martini,
margarita, or other special glasses for presentation<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">6 lemon or lime
wedges (optional, for garnish)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Devein shrimp
and remove shells, leaving the tails intact. Melt butter in large non-stick
saucepan over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until shrimp is no longer pink,
about 2 to 3 minutes, turning once during cooking. Remove pan from heat. Transfer
shrimp to medium bowl filled with ice water; set aside or refrigerate if
assembling at a later time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Place 3 tablespoons
hummus in bottom of each glass. Hang shrimp over the edge of glass, allowing
about 5 or 6 shrimp per serving. Garnish with celery, cilantro, and lemon
wedge, if desired.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Makes 6 servings.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Summer is over. Fall is here. In Delaware, homegrown peaches have been available all summer. Many are grown in my state while others are coming from the South. While the theme this month is on freezer meals, I'm going to focus on freezer desserts -- peach sorbet made from fresh peaches.<br />
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The recipe is very simple: fresh peaches, water and maple syrup or honey. That's it.<br />
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Here is the recipe:<br />
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<b>Fresh Peach Sorbet</b><br />
4 cups fresh peach cubes (1/2-inch cubes)<br />
2 Tbsp water, divided<br />
2 Tbsp maple syrup or honey, divided<br />
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Place peach cubes on wax paper-lined baking sheet and place in freezer for at least 2 hours, or until frozen solid.<br />
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Place 2 cups of frozen cubes, 1 tablespoon water and 1 tablespoon maple syrup in food processor. Pulse on and off repeatedly until peaches are completely mixed. Scrape sides with spatula periodically.<br />
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<span style="text-align: start;"><br />Scoop into serving dishes or transfer to plastic container with lid. Repeat process with remaining peaches, water and syrup. Serve immediately or freeze up to 2 weeks.</span></div>
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Makes 8 servings (1/2 cup each)<br />
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<b>Nutrition Information per 1/2-cup serving </b>(with maple syrup):<br />
28 calories, 0 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 0.6 g dietary fiber, 0.4 g protein, 7 g carbohydrate, and 0 mg sodium.<br />
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<i style="background-color: #fdfafe; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 13.8px;"><br /></span></i><span style="background-color: #fdfafe; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.2px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 13.8px;">I just received a package containing green and sungold kiwifruit from Zespri. This is actually the second care package they have sent me as the first one arrived while I was out of town on vacation in Alaska. My next door neighbor enjoyed them thoroughly.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #fdfafe; font-size: 12px; line-height: 13.8px;">If you've not seen or experienced SunGold kiwifruit, let me try to explain the differences between it and more commonly known green kiwifruit. The gold variety is a little larger, has smoother and hairless skin, its flesh is yellow, and it tastes slightly sweeter but with a tang. The SunGold variety is a cross between gold varieties that Zespri spent 10 years developing through natural crossbreeding methods.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #fdfafe; font-size: 12px; line-height: 13.8px;">Nutritionally, there are differences between the gold and green. A serving size is 2 medium kiwifruit. The chart below compares the two varieties. You can see that the sungold has more naturally occurring sugar, potassium and vitamin C.</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #76923c; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 191;">(based on 2 med fruit)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #76923c; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 191;">Green<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #76923c; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 191;">SunGold<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #76923c; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 191;">calories<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #76923c; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 191;">90<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #76923c; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 191;">110<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #76923c; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 191;">fat<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #76923c; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 191;">1 g<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #76923c; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 191;">0 g<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #76923c; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 191;">fiber<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #76923c; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 191;">4 g<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #76923c; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 191;">2 g<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #76923c; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 191;">sugar (naturally occurring)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #76923c; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 191;">13 g<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #76923c; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 191;">20 g<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #76923c; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 191;">potassium<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #76923c; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 191;">460 mg<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #76923c; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 191;">520 mg<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #76923c; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 191;">vitamin C (% DV)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #76923c; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 191;">230% <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #76923c; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 191;">430%<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #76923c; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 191;">vitamin E (% DV)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #76923c; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 191;">10%<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #76923c; mso-themecolor: accent3; mso-themeshade: 191;">10%<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Recipe Redux’s theme for August is “Back to the Dinner
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that has be “ReDuxed” or a current family favorite. For me it is pork roast with a
lot of veggies. I didn't eat red meat when I was younger. But, then I moved to the Midwest (Nebraska) and had the best pork I've ever eaten in my life. It converted me. While I don't eat pork roasts often, I love them and this one is a family favorite.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This recipe uses the slow cooker. One pot. Once things are assembled, you can basically forget about it for several hours. <span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px; line-height: 15.3333px;">The pork is cooked with carrots, parsnips, potatoes, and sweet potatoes in a tomato-based broth. My family loves it. It's sure to please your's too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">1
2-pound boneless sirloin tip pork roast<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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large sweet onion, peeled and chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cloves garlic, peeled and minced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Spray
a large dutch oven with non-stick spray and heat on high heat. When pan is hot,
add roast that has been patted dry with paper towels to pan and brown on all
sides. Remove browned roast and set in bowl of slow cooker set on high. Return
dutch oven to range top and heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook
until soft, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add garlic, tomatoes, broth,
pepper, carrots, parsnips, potatoes, and sweet potatoes. Coat all vegetables
well with sauce. Pour mixture into slow cooker on top of the pork roast. Cook
for 4 to 6 hours on high (or 6 to 8 hours on low), until pork and vegetables
are fully cooked.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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calories, 3.4 g total fat, 0.8 g saturated fat, 5.7 g dietary fiber, 29.0 g
protein, 167 mg sodium. One serving provides an excellent source of vitamins A
and C, potassium, and fiber.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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received beef product mentioned in this post at no cost. By posting this recipe
I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by The Beef Checkoff and am eligible
to win prizes available associated with the contest. I was not compensated for
my time.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">I got excited when I heard the Beef Checkoff was offering a recipe contest. One of the first recipe ideas that came to me was a Philly cheesesteak. I live in northern Delaware, only 40 minutes to South Philly. Cheesesteaks are big here and are many people's favorites. After reading the recipe contest rules, I decided I wanted to do something for breakfast. So, I developed a Cheesesteak Breakfast Casserole that has the red and green bell peppers, onions and provolone cheese combined with an egg/milk/flour mixture. And it all fits into one skillet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">There is new
research that shows that eating lean beef as part of a heart-healthy diet and
lifestyle can actually help lower your cholesterol levels. In the BOLD study
(Beef in an Optimal Lean Diet) published in the American
Journal of Clinical Nutrition, study participants consuming lean beef every day
as part of a heart-healthy diet saw a 10 percent decrease in their LDL “bad”
cholesterol.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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do you identify “lean” cuts of beef? </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Look
for “loin” or “round” in the name. I chose a boneless, trimmed “eye of the
round” steak because it is one of the leanest cuts, with only 4.0 grams of
total fat and 144 calories per 3-ounce cooked serving and it was less per pound
than many of the other cuts in the meat case. For a colorful chart of lean cuts
of beef, go to: </span><a href="http://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/CMDocs/BIWFD/FactSheets/Many_Of_Americas_Favorite_Cuts_Are_Lean.pdf"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">http://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/CMDocs/BIWFD/FactSheets/Many_Of_Americas_Favorite_Cuts_Are_Lean.pdf</span></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Lean beef has
less than 10 grams of total fat, 4.5 grams or less of saturated fat, and less
than 95 milligrams of cholesterol per 3-1/5-ounce cooked serving. That means some cuts of beef are as lean as a
3-ounce skinless chicken thigh. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Beef is also
loaded with nutrients. A 3-ounce cooked serving provides 48% Daily Value (DV)
protein; 44% DV B-12, 40% DV selenium, 36% DV zinc, 26% DV niacin, 22% DV B-6,
19% DV phosphorus, 16% DV choline, 12% DV iron, and 10DV riboflavin. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Many people don’t get enough protein in the morning
hours. They do okay at lunch and often get too much protein at their evening
meal. The latest research says it is better to spread out your protein throughout the day, aiming for 20 to 30 grams at breakfast, lunch and dinner.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">This Cheesesteak Breakfast Casserole recipe provides 23 grams of protein a serving for a breakfast
meal. As I mentioned earlier, it uses only one skillet and prep is easy. This recipe is kid-friendly, so you can get
even your picky eaters to chow down on this breakfast meal. It’s sure to
become a family favorite.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Philly Cheesesteak
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;">8 ounces lean “eye of
the round” beef steak<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;">1/2 green bell pepper,
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;">1/2 red bell pepper,
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freezer for 30 to 60 minutes, until just firm. Using a sharp knife, cut into
thin strips. Heat oil in large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add beef and
stir until lightly browned. Remove beef from pan and set aside. Add bell pepper
and onion to skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until soft. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to skillet with peppers and onions. Pour egg mixture over all. Sprinkle with
provolone cheese. Place skillet in hot
oven and bake for about 13 to 15 minutes, until set and cheese is lightly
browned. Carefully remove skillet from oven (remember handle will be hot) and
cut into fourths. Serve immediately.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Makes 4
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">277 calories,
14 g total fat, 5 g saturated fat, 186 mg cholesterol, 2 g dietary fiber, 23 g
protein, and 371 mg sodium. One serving of this low cost recipe provides an
excellent source of protein, vitamins A, B-6, B-12, riboflavin, niacin, and
calcium and a good serving of thiamin and folate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The theme for Recipe Redux this month is “Fresh from the
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I love fresh corn on the cob. Can’t get enough of it in the
summer months. I don’t grow corn myself,
but can find lots of it at local supermarkets and farmer’s markets. It is best to shop early in the day for corn and prepare it that same day for the sweetest, best tasting corn.<o:p></o:p></div>
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One of my favorite ways to enjoy fresh corn is to make a large batch of corn chowder. It is especially good with fresh rosemary, from my garden.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Cook bacon in Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp,
turning as needed. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate and set aside. Add oil
to Dutch oven. Add onion and sweet potato and cook over medium-low heat,
covered and stirring occasionally, until onion and sweet potato soften, about
15 minutes. Add garlic and rosemary and cook for 1 minute. Add corn, chicken
broth, and pepper and bring to a simmer. Carefully transfer half of the soup to
a blender and puree until smooth. Add pureed mixture back to Dutch oven. Stir
in wild rice and grapes and heat just until warm throughout. Ladle into soup
bowls. Garnish each bowl with 1 strip of crumbled turkey bacon.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">250 calories, 6 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 15 mg
cholesterol, 4g dietary fiber, 9 g protein, and 415 mg sodium. One serving of
this low cost recipe provides a good source of protein, fiber, B-6 folate, and
vitamin C. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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except grapes were on sale for $0.99 per pound and corn was on sale, 5 ears for
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received free samples from Bumble Bee Seafoods that are mentioned in this post.
By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Bumble Bee
Seafoods and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not
compensated for my time.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">I was excited
to learn about a recipe contest from Bumble Bee Seafoods. As the Nutrition
Budgeteer, I often promote canned tuna as a budget-friendly, healthy choice. I
have developed a flyer on 10 ways to enjoy canned tuna that you can access </span><a href="http://www.nutritionbudgeteer.com/Pages/tipsforcannedtuna.aspx"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">here</span></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">. Canned tuna provides an excellent source of protein,
selenium and niacin and is a good source of vitamins B6 and B10.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Most of us do
not eat near enough seafood per week, as recommended by government officials,
including FDA and EPA. We should be eating 2 to 3 servings of seafood per week.
Even moms and moms-to-be should be eating more seafood. While some women may
avoid seafood during pregnancy because of fear of metal contamination, a 2014
report from FDA points out that pregnant women should actually consumer 3 to 4 servings
(or 9 ounces) of canned albacore tuna per week to realize the maximum net
benefit for her infant’s IQ. Fresh seafood can be costly, so canned seafood is an economical choice. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Researchers
from Harvard School of Public Health reviewed several randomly controlled
trials and prospective studies looking at the danger of consuming seafood and
concluded that the benefits of eating seafood far outweighs the cancer risk
from chemicals, such as mercury. Click </span><a href="http://archive.sph.harvard.edu/press-releases/2006-releases/press10172006.html"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">here</span></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> to link to the Harvard conclusions. You can also learn more about Bumble Bee
Foods’ scientific approach to long-term sustainability of fisheries by clicking
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recipes, and other lunch and dinner ideas for using Bumble Bee Food products. You can also visit YouTube to see recipe videos at: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/BumbleBeeFoods">http://www.youtube.com/user/BumbleBeeFoods</a></span><br />
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soufflé. Although some people may be afraid to make a soufflé, they actually
are fairly simple, as long as you separate the eggs easily and handle them
properly. Canned tuna and eggs used in this soufflé are a low cost and tasty
choice. Instead of 6 individual ramekins, I used a soufflé dish that serves 2 and 4 individual ramekins, as you'll see in the photos. The lemon caper sauce accents the soufflé well.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">2 cups chopped broccoli flowerets<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">1 5 –ounce can Bumble Bee<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><strong>®</strong></span> Solid White
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Spray 6 individual ramekins or a 5-cup
soufflé dish with non-stick cooking spray and place on baking sheet.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Microwave broccoli with 1 inch of water in
microwave-safe dish, covered, for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes until broccoli is
tender-crisp. Rinse broccoli in cold water to stop cooking. Drain broccoli and
set aside.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Melt butter in small saucepan over medium-low
heat. Whisk in flour and stir until mixture becomes paste-like, about 2
minutes. Whisk in milk; bring to a boil and then simmer until thick, 2 to 3
minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Place milk mixture, tuna, broccoli, garlic,
and egg yolks in blender or food processor and process just until smooth. Pour
broccoli mixture into a large bowl. Stir in Cheddar cheese; mix well.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Beat
egg whites in a clean, large glass or metal bowl using electric mixer on high
speed until soft peaks form. Add cream of tartar and continue beating until
stiff peaks form.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Carefully
fold the beaten egg whites into the broccoli mixture using a large rubber
spatula just until combined; do not over mix.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Fill
prepared ramekins or soufflé dish about 3/4 full.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Bake
in preheated oven until edges are golden brown and firm to the touch, about 20
to 25 minutes for ramekins or 25 to 35 minutes for soufflé dish.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">While
soufflé is baking, make sauce. Melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat.
Add oil, garlic and chicken granules. Bring to a boil and simmer 1 minute. Add
wine, lemon zest, and lemon juice and continue cooking for 3 minutes. Add
cornstarch mixture to sauce. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute until
thickened. Remove from heat and stir in capers.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">1</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Remove
soufflé from oven and serve immediately with sauce.</span></li>
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received coupons for free samples of Davidson’s Safest Choice Eggs mentioned in
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but generally I think they are a real treat, especially during these hot,
summer months. Here’s a beverage recipe that allows you to have a chocolate
milkshake for breakfast. Yes, every morning if you so desire. This coconut
chocolate milkshake doesn’t have ice cream. It has real, pasteurized raw eggs,
so they are safe to eat without heating. The eggs are the magic ingredient that
gives texture to this smoothie, making it more like a milkshake. You probably
won’t do this with everyday, raw eggs. But it is now possible with Davidson’s
Safest Choice eggs.</span></div>
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available in your local supermarket. They taste great and are safe for all your
egg recipes, including those calling for raw eggs, such as salad dressings,
smoothies, ice cream, mousses and the such. Or, maybe you simply like your eggs
(like my husband) sunny side up. Now, there’s no more worry about salmonella.
Davidson’s eggs have all the good nutrition found in other eggs, including high
quality protein, essential fatty acids, and numerous vitamins and minerals.</span><br />
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favorite kitchen staple that you make from scratch – but in the past you
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">For many
years now, I make my own jalapeno ranch dressing. My husband and I have a large
salad most nights and we use the same dressing. We never seem to grow tired of
it. I usually make one or two blender batches at a time. You can make it as
spicy hot as you like by adding more or less jalepenos to the batch.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">This is a
spicier version of a typical ranch dressing with a lot less calories, fat,
saturated fat, and sodium per serving. The paprika gives it a nice color. It’s
great on salads or use it as a dressing over cooked chicken or meats.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">2 bunches green
onions, washed, trimmed (using white and two-thirds of green)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">1 – 2 fresh
jalapeno peppers, stem and seeds removed*<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">4 cloves
fresh garlic, peeled <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">1 32-ounce
carton Greek-style yogurt<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">1 cup lowfat buttermilk<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">1 cup reduced-fat
mayonnaise<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">1 tsp. ground
black pepper<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">2 tsp.
paprika<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><b>Directions:</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Makes two
large batches. Place one half of green onions, jalapenos, garlic, yogurt, buttermilk,
mayonnaise, and seasonings in blender or food processor container. Blend or
process until smooth, stirring and scraping sides of container as needed. Pour
into sealable container. Repeat process with remaining half of ingredients. Keep
refrigerated.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Makes 56
servings (2 Tbsp each) or about 7 cups. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">*Note:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> The amount of jalapeno peppers is a
matter of personal preference. Start with one pepper and add more if a spicier
dressing is desired.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Nutrition Information per 2 Tbsp Serving:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">26 calories, 1.4
g total fat, 0.2 g saturated fat, 1.5 mg cholesterol, 0.2 g dietary fiber, 2.0
g protein, and 47 mg sodium.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Cost per Serving: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">$0.19<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Pricing Note:
all ingredients were at “regular” prices except green onions which were on sale
for $0.59 per bunch.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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recipe, please click here<a href="http://www.docstoc.com/docs/93717509/Dr-Barbs-Jalapeno-Ranch-Salad-Dressing-Recipe" target="_blank">here</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The theme for April for Recipe Redux is to go through our
pantry, freezer or refrigerator and see what treasures we find. In going through my pantry, I found some red
lentils, canned tomatoes, and low sodium chicken broth . <br />
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I love red lentils.
They cook faster than the French green or brown lentils. All lentils are loaded
with nutrition, particularly protein, fiber, folate, thiamin, phosphorus and
iron. <br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">If you haven’t done a lot of bean cooking from “scratch,”
this is an easy recipe to make. There is no pre-soaking of the beans and it all
cooks up in about 30 minutes. It also uses one of my favorite spices, smoked
paprika.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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medium-high in large dutch oven until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add broth,
tomatoes, lentils, and seasonings. Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat to
low and simmer for 30 minutes. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">297 calories, 6.2 g total fat, 1.1 g saturated fat, 0 mg
cholesterol, 9.1 g dietary fiber, 19.0 g protein, and 167 mg sodium. One
serving of this recipe is an excellent source of fiber and protein.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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by USA Rice Federation and am eligible to win prizes associated with the
contest. I was not compensated for my time.</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">The theme for this March’s National Nutrition Month® is “Bite
Into a Healthy Lifestyle.” You can do this now by biting into a morning bowl of
creamy risotto rice, flavored with sweet
potatoes, cinnamon and raisins. there are so many reasons to "think rice" when biting into a healthy lifestyle. V</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">isit the USA Rice website (<a href="http://www.usarice.com/" target="_blank">www.usarice.com</a>) for a wealth of
information about rice grown in this country. For example, I learned:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Rice is naturally gluten free and the least
allergenic of all grains.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Rice is naturally sodium-, cholesterol-,
trans fat-free with just a trace of fat.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">A half cup serving of rice is about 100
calories and contributes 15 vitamins and minerals, especially folate, other B
vitamins, iron and zinc, making it a nutrient dense choice.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Rice supplies complex carbohydrates that our
bodies and brains need to function. It triggers the production of serotonin in
our brains, a chemical that helps regulate and improve our mood.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Rice grown in the US has a positive impact on
our environment as the rice fields create wetland habitats for many species of
birds, mammals, and reptiles.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">About 85% of the rice eaten in this country
is grown in this country.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Arborio or risotto rice is different from long
grain, white rice. It’s higher in starch and cooks into a creamy texture
around a chewy center. This rice has an exceptional ability to absorb flavors. The
cooking method is different too! Instead of simmering rice in water,
small amounts of hot liquid get added to cooking rice. The rice slowly
absorbs the liquid as one stirs. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">For me, rice and coconut are a winning combination.
So, when thinking about developing a breakfast risotto, I decided to start with
canned lite coconut milk as the base. Then I wanted to add some good nutrition
with some mashed cooked sweet potato. To round out the flavors, I
added cinnamon, vanilla extract and golden raisins.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Sweet Potato Breakfast Risotto with Cinnamon and Raisins</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">2 cans (13.6- to 14 ounces each) light coconut
milk<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">2 tablespoons unsalted butter or margarine<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">1 cup U.S.-grown arborio (medium grain) rice<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">1/2 cup cooked sweet potato, mashed<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">1/4 cup packed brown sugar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Warm coconut milk in microwave-safe container,
covered, until hot, but not boiling, about 4 minutes. Melt butter in a large
saucepan over medium heat. Add the rice and stir to coat. Ladle in enough hot
coconut milk to cover the rice. Stir with wooden spoon over medium flame. As
rice absorbs the milk, ladle in 1/2 cup more hot milk and stir. Continue this
process until all the milk has been added and is absorbed, stirring constantly.
This will take 15 to 20 minutes. Rice should be tender with just a little bite
to it. Stir in the sweet potato, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and raisins.
Stir well to combine. Stir over low heat until heated through.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">322 calories, 13 g total fat, 9 g saturated fat, 10 mg
cholesterol, 2 g dietary fiber, 3 g protein, and 38 mg sodium. One serving of
this low cost recipe provides an excellent source of vitamin A.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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per Serving:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> $1.39<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(Left to Right): Adding rice to pan with butter; stirring to coat; adding hot coconut milk in stages.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(Left to Right); Addition of milk and stirring; rice develops a creamy texture; addition of mashed sweet potato,cinnamon, vanilla, and golden raisins.</td></tr>
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this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Nestle and am eligible
to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Balance Your Plate is a recipe contest by Nestle where you start with a
Nestle frozen food item and add other foods to it to make it a nutritious, balanced
meal that meets the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. <span style="color: red;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Last month, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans Committee issued their
preliminary version of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The report
concludes that generally we do not eat enough vegetables, fruits, whole grains,
and dairy and many of us eat too many refined grains, added sugars, saturated
fats, and salt. We should strive to make half our plate fruits and veggies, at least half our grains whole grains, switch to fat free or lowfat dairy products, watch portions, and get regular physical activity.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Planning a healthy meal day after day can be challenging, even for a
dietitian. Some days after coming home from work you’re tired and have no
energy and the last thing you want to do is spend an hour or better in the
kitchen putting together a healthy meal.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Frozen meals can easily fit into a balanced plate. You make them more
balanced by adding a serving or more of fruit, vegetables, whole grains, or lowfat
dairy. Frozen meals are one way to keep on handle portion size as well as cost,
especially when you find them on sale or have a coupon.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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sweet kale vegetable salad kit that includes broccoli, Brussels sprouts,
cabbage, chicory, dried cranberries and pumpkin seeds.) Prepare the salad as
directed on the package, and then place it on top of your baked pizza. Cut into
wedges and enjoy.</span></li>
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(such as Santa Fe-Style Rice & Beans) or Morning Collection (such as Veggie Scramble) entrees according to
package directions. Microwave a whole grain tortilla and serve your Simple
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Serve your Nestle product inside a cooked bell pepper. You may be surprised at
the nutrition that just one red bell pepper adds to a meal. One medium red bell
pepper adds only 37 calories and no fat, 5 mg of sodium, 2.5 grams of fiber and
helps you meet 75% of your daily value for vitamin A and over 250% of your vitamin
C needed for the day. And if you use a <u>large</u> red bell pepper, you get
over 100% of your vitamin A and 349% of your vitamin C for the day and add only
51 calories and 7 mg of sodium. What a tasty way to get your vitamins. Green
bell peppers are good, too, although you don’t get near as much of vitamins A
and C as you do with the red ones.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in a custard cup or container. Slice off the top of the bell pepper and remove
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filling in. So, cover it loosely with plastic wrap and microwave on high power
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the inner seeds and membranes. Place pepper in a custard cup or microwaveable
container to hold it upright. Cover loosely with plastic wrap. Microwave on
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The theme for February for Recipe Redux is to identify your
favorite chocolate match. Valentine’s
Day is over and many of us may have “extra” chocolate laying around. So, we need to show our favorite healthy chocolate
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For me, I love dark chocolate brownies. But there can be a
guilt factor with the “normal” or “traditional” brownies. So, I make mine using
canned black beans in place of the vegetable oil typically called for in the
recipe. It saves on calories and total fat and adds fiber. And, it means less
guilt while enjoying them.<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 15 oz. can cooked beans, drained and rinsed well (can use black beans
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2 large eggs<o:p></o:p></div>
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¼ cup water<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 19-1/2 oz. package chocolate fudge brownie mix<o:p></o:p></div>
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1/4 cup bittersweet 60% cocoa chocolate chips<o:p></o:p></div>
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9 X 9-inch baking pan with
foil; then spray with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Place the drained
beans in the bowl of a food processor; process until smooth and creamy. In
a large bowl combine the pureed beans, eggs, water, and brownie mix; stir just until
smooth, about 50 strokes. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish
and bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until the edges start to pull away from the sides
and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Top cooked brownies
with chocolate chips as soon as remove from oven. Spread in even layer with
spatula. Let cool completely. Lift out of pan and cut into squares.<o:p></o:p></div>
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20 Servings<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">150 calories, 3.8 g total fat, 0.6 g saturated fat, 0 mg
cholesterol, 1.6 g dietary fiber, 3.0 g protein, and 134 mg sodium.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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per Serving (1/20 recipe):</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> $0.18<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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except for the brownie mix (on sale for $1.50 a box).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This gooey, cheesy bread loaf is sure to please a hungry crowd.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><i>I received free samples of Cabot Cheese mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe challenge sponsored by Cabot Creamery and am eligible to win prizes. I was not additionally compensated for my time.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Cabot Creamery is a family-farmer owned cooperative of more than 1200 farms located throughout New England and New York. One-hundred percent of Cabot's profits go back to their farmers. Their Cheddar cheese is a protein-rich snack and is naturally lactose free.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">The big football game is just about here and it's time to think about what snacks to prepare for a roomful of guests. Whether it is a football game, family reunion, or any
large gathering, this recipe is perfect to feed a crowd.</span></div>
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Below is the complete recipe. I used an 8-ounce package of Cabot's Pepper Jack and an 8-ounce package of Cabot's Seriously Sharp Cheddar cheese. I found a beautiful 2-pound round loaf of whole grain bread at my local Costco store.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">2 8-ounce packages Cabot cheese (Seriously Sharp, Extra Sharp, Vermont Sharp, and/or Pepper Jack)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Heat oven to 350<sup>0</sup> F. Cut two pieces of
aluminum foil, each about 30 inches long, and place on baking sheet forming a cross.</span><br />
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with rows about inch apart in both directions. Be careful not to cut through to bottom crust.
Place cut loaf into center of foil on baking sheet.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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slices per 8-ounce piece. Then cut all slices in half yielding cheese pieces
that are about 1-inch squares. Place half of cheese slices into parallel rows
of bread so that just the top of cheese is exposed. If needed, press up on
bread carefully from underneath to open up each row to make room for the
cheese. Start with the center rows and work to outside edges. For the other
half of the cheese, wrap each slice of cheese in a pepperoni slice and insert
into remaining bread rows that are 90 degrees from the first rows. Tuck cheese
and pepperoni deep into row so that just the top is exposed.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">376 calories, 17 g total fat, 9 g saturated fat, 55 mg
cholesterol, 6 g dietary fiber, 23 g protein, and 790 mg sodium. One serving of
this low cost recipe provides an excellent source of protein and calcium.</span><br />
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per Serving:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> $1.40<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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This month for Recipe Redux we were given the challenge to show a healthy dish we are heating up with smoke and/or spiciness. I choose spiciness. It is perfect for lunch or dinner on a cold, winter day<br />
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This is an fast and easy soup that goes to together in no time. You can add as mush or as little sriracha sauce as you like.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">3
cups bok choy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cups chicken broth <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cup reduced sodium soy sauce<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or sherry <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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tablespoon fresh minced ginger <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cloves minced garlic<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">3 green
onions, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (use both white and green parts)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">1/2
teaspoon black pepper <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">1/2
teaspoon sriracha sauce, or to taste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">6
to 8 ounces dry Chinese egg noodles or soba noodles</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Cut
off the stem end of bok choy; separate leaves. Wash and dry. Cut into 1-inch
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the chicken broth, soy sauce, rice wine, ginger, garlic, and green onions in a
large pot. Season with pepper and sriracha
sauce; stir the ingredients until well mixed.
Heat over medium-high heat. Once the mixture has reached a boil, add bok
choy , sesame oil, and noodles. Reduce heat to medium; cook for 3 minutes or
until the noodles are tender. Ladle soup into bowls. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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6 servings<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">148 calories, 2 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 3 mg
cholesterol, 1 g dietary fiber, 7 g protein, and 541 mg sodium. One serving of
this low cost recipe provides an excellent source of vitamin A and C.</span><br />
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per Serving:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> $1.25<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The theme for Recipe Redux this month is “Grab a Book & Cook.” Because Recipe Redux is celebrating 42 months, our challenge was to grab a cookbook and prepare/modify a recipe found on page 42 or 142.<br />
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I have a four-shelf bookcase filled with nothing but cookbooks, so selecting just one cookbook for this month’s Recipe Redux was a challenge. After looking at a few to see what recipes fell on pages 42 or 142, I selected Chef John Ash’s <i>Cooking One on One: Private lessons in simple, contemporary food from a master teacher</i>. I have met John a couple of times at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley and he is not only extremely knowledgeable about culinary topics, but he is also very approachable and kind.<br />
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On page 142 of his cookbook is a recipe for Brisket Braised in Coffee.
Have leftover coffee? Hate to throw it away? This is a great way to use it. <br />
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I modified Chef Ash’s original recipe in several ways. While at the supermarket, ready to buy the needed ingredients, I decided to substitute a pork end roast for the brisket listed in the original recipe. This is because the brisket was $7.49 per pound, meaning that a 4 pound piece of meat would be about thirty dollars. The pork end roast, on the other hand, was $1.49 per pound, or about six dollars total. I also decided to use a slow cooker to prepare this recipe instead of a 300 oven for 3 hours. I wanted to let it cook for hours so that the flavors would meld and the meat would be ultra tender. I also cut the amount of olive oil in half, reduced the amount of salt, and used canned tomatoes with no salt added in place of regular canned tomatoes.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Top: browning the roast; Middle: adding strong coffee; Bottom adding other ingredients.</td></tr>
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Here is the roast cooking in the slow cooker:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All ingredients cooking in slow cooker</td></tr>
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Here is the modified recipe:
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<b>Modified Brisket Braised in Coffee</b></div>
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pounds pork end roast (with bones), trimmed of excess fat<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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teaspoon freshly ground black pepper<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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teaspoon salt<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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large yellow onions (about 1-1/2 to 2 pounds total), peeled and sliced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cup sliced fresh garlic (about 1 medium bulb or 12 cloves)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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tablespoons (or more) pure chile powder, such as ancho or Chimayo<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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teaspoons whole fennel seeds<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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teaspoons ground cumin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cup packed light or dark brown sugar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cup apple cider vinegar (with mother, if desired)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cups strong brewed coffee<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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14-1/2 ounce can no salt added diced tomatoes with their juice<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Season meat with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil
in large Dutch oven and brown the meat on all sides over medium-high heat.
Remove meat and place in slow cooker. Add onions and garlic and sauté over medium-high
heat stirring frequently until they just begin to color. Add the chile powder
and sauté, stirring, for a minute more, until fragrant. Add the fennel, cumin,
sugar, vinegar, coffee, stock, and tomatoes, and bring to a simmer. Pour
mixture over meat in slow cooker. Cover and cook for 4 to 6 hours on high heat
(or 8 to 10 hours on low heat) or until meat is tender.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Puree the braising liquids and vegetables until smooth using an immersion
blender (or transfer to a food processor or blender and puree in batches).
Season with salt and pepper, as needed. Slice meat thinly across the grain.
Serve meat with warm sauce spooned over it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">587 calories, 30 g total fat, 10 g saturated fat, 144 mg
cholesterol, 2 g dietary fiber, 47 g protein, and 365 mg sodium. One serving of
this low cost recipe provides an excellent source of protein, thiamin, niacin,
and vitamin B-6.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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This roast is good the day it is prepared, as well for a few days later.
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The Recipe Redux theme this month is to think dehydrated
favorites using a food dehydrator, a low, slow oven, or natural sunshine to
preserve natural healthfulness. I decided to try dehydrating mushrooms. I have
purchased dried mushrooms in a package before, like porcini and wood ear, but
had never dried drying my own before this month’s challenge.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I started with a bunch of white button mushrooms. Of course,
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You start by cleaning them. I used a dry paper towel and
rubbed them gently to remove any visible dirt. Several sources suggest that one
not use water to clean them as this adds too much moisture to the mushrooms and
they will take longer to dry.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I then used a slicer to cut the mushrooms into uniform
slices. This slicer can be used for cooked eggs and strawberries, as well as
mushrooms. It creates uniform slices. You can also use a sharp knife or a
mandolin.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Place the sliced mushrooms in a single layer on a dry baking
sheet. Do not spray with cooking spray or coat with oil. I also decided to
experiment and seasoned half of the slice mushrooms with dried thyme. You can
use any of your favorite spices. Curry, lemon pepper, or basil are other ideas.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Bake in a 150 to 170 degree oven for one hour. The lowest
temperature my oven goes is 170 degrees. Several sources I read said 150
degrees. After one hour, turn the slices over. Place back in oven and cook for
another hour. Check the mushrooms. They
should be dry and brittle and crack when you bend them. If not this dry, put
back in oven and cook for another hour.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Let the dry, cooked mushrooms cool completely on a rack. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Once dry, place in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Store in
a dark, cool place.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Dried mushrooms can be rehydrated in boiling water or soup.
Use them in pasta dishes, stews, soups, omelets, or a variety of dishes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe
contest sponsored by National Dairy Council and the Quaker Oats Center of
Excellence and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not
compensated for my time.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I
love oatmeal. I eat oatmeal for breakfast normally about 5 out of 7 mornings a
week. It’s my favorite breakfast. I change it up by adding different toppings,
such as ground cinnamon, cocoa nibs, walnuts, dried plums, dried apricots, frozen
blueberries, and other foods. So, I was excited to hear about a recipe contest
featuring oatmeal and lowfat or nonfat dairy products, of which I am also a big
fan.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Most
people, in fact 99%, don’t meet the recommended daily requirement for whole
grains; and 85% don’t meet the daily requirement for dairy. So, one easy way to
help meet these requirements is to start your day with a bowl of oatmeal and
milk or yogurt.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">For this contest, I decided to create a recipe for
oatmeal that was packed full of nutrients and that anyone would love to eat. In
my recipe, I cook the oatmeal in fat free milk instead of water for added
nutrition with a little bit of cinnamon. I then layer the cooked oatmeal with lowfat
vanilla yogurt, fresh raspberries, and toasted almonds for a nutritious breakfast
parfait. Serving it in a parfait glass instead of a regular bowl adds to the
fun factor and eye appeal.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This
parfait provides a powerhouse of nutrients as just one serving provides an
excellent source of protein (22 grams), fiber (10 grams), calcium (54%), and
vitamins D, C, and B-12. It is also fast and easy to make on a busy weekday morning.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Powerhouse
Oatmeal Parfait<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;">1/2
cup old fashioned or quick cooking oatmeal<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;">1
cup fat free milk (can be lactose-free, if desired)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;">1/2
teaspoon cinnamon<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;">1/2
cup fresh raspberries<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;">6
ounces lowfat or fat free vanilla yogurt<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;">1
tablespoon sliced almonds, toasted<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Cook oatmeal according to package directions, cooking in milk
instead of water and omitting salt if listed. Stir in cinnamon. Place half of
oatmeal in bottom of 12-ounce or larger parfait glass; press down with spoon to
eliminate air pockets. Top with half of yogurt, then half of raspberries.
Repeat layers one more time. Sprinkle top with almonds.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">391 calories, 7 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 8 mg
cholesterol, 10 g dietary fiber, 22 g protein, and 189 mg sodium. One serving
of this low cost recipe provides an excellent source of protein, fiber,
calcium, vitamins D, C B-12, and thiamin.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The theme for Recipe Redux for July is to show others how you
like to cook, bake, or mix-it-up with spirits, extracts or other alcohols. What’s
your healthy recipe with spirit? What immediately came to my mind was a great
tasting and great looking peach cake I made several years back that uses peach
schnapps to intensify the peach flavor of the cake.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I found this Summer Peach Cake recipe in the July/August
2011 issue of my favorite magazine, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Cook’s
Illustrated</i>. I love this magazine because they do an outstanding job of
creating wonderful recipes and testing them umpteen times to get just the right
cooking method and the perfect amount or proportion of ingredients. You also
refresh your memory or learn many food science concepts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The peach cake uses 2 and a half pounds of fresh peaches in
one 9-inch round cake. Prior to mixing the peaches in the cake, you bake the
slices in the oven to help intensify their flavor and caramelize their juices
in order to prevent a runny cake. Yvonne Ruperti, the person who created this
recipe for Cook’s Illustrated, tried lots of ways to enhance the peach flavor,
from using dried peaches to peach-flavored yogurt. The peach schnapps was the
winner. I was extremely pleased with the final product. It looked fabulous,
like I had spent a lot of time (which I didn’t). It tasted great and had great
peach flavor. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">By getting the peaches on sale, I was able to make this cake
for $6.27 total, or $0.63 a serving for 10 servings. A great buy for an
impressive-looking summer dessert.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Here is the recipe from <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Cook’s
Illustrated</i>:</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Summer Peach Cake</span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">From Cook’s
Illustrated, July & August 2011, page 24-25.</span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Serves 8 to 10</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">2-1/2 pounds peaches,
pitted and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">5 tablespoons peach
schnapps</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">4 teaspoons lemon juice</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">6 tablespoons plus 1/3
cup granulated sugar</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">1 cup (5 ounces)
all-purpose flour</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">1-1/4 teaspoons baking
powder</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">3/4 teaspoon salt</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">1/2 cup packed (3-1/2
ounces) light brown sugar</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">2 large eggs</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">8 tablespoons unsalted
butter, melted and cooled</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">1/4 cup sour cream</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">1-1/2 tablespoons vanilla
extract</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8
teaspoon almond extract</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">1/3 cup panko bread
crumbs, crushed fine </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat
oven to 425 degrees. Line rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with
vegetable oil spray. Gently toss 24 peach wedges with 2 tablespoons schnapps, 2
teaspoons lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar in bowl; set aside.</span></div>
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<li style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><div style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">
<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;">Cut remaining peach wedges crosswise into thirds. Gently toss chucks
with remaining 3 tablespoons schnapps, remaining 2 teaspoons lemon juice, and 2
tablespoons granulated sugar in bowl. Spread peach chunks in single layer on prepared
sheet and bake until exuded juices begin to thicken and caramelize at edges of
sheet, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer sheet to wire rack and let peaches cool to
room temperature, about 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.</span></div>
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<li style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><div style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">
<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;">Spray 9-inch springform pan with vegetable oil spray. Whisk flour, baking
powder, and salt together in bowl. Whisk brown sugar, 1/3 cup granulated sugar,
and eggs together in second bowl until thick and homogeneous, about 45 seconds.
Slowly whisk in butter until combined. Add sour cream, vanilla, and 1/4
teaspoon almond extract; whisk until combined. Add flour mixture and whisk
until just combined.</span></div>
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<li style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><div style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;">
<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;">Transfer half of batter to prepared pan; using offset spatula, spread
batter evenly to pan edges and smooth surface. Sprinkle crushed bread crumbs
evenly over cooled peach chunks and gently toss to coat. Arrange peach chunks
on batter in even layer, gently pressing peaches into batter. Gently spread
remaining batter over peach chunks and smooth top. Arrange reserved peach wedges,
slightly overlapped, in ring over surface of cake, placing smaller wedges in
center. Stir together remaining 3 tablespoons granulated sugar and remaining
1/8 teaspoons almond extract in small bowl until sugar is moistened. Sprinkle
sugar mixture evenly over top of cake.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;">Bake until center of cake is set and toothpick inserted in center comes
out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Transfer pan to wire rack cool 5 minutes. Run
paring knife around sides of cake to loosen. Remove cake from pan and let cool
completely, 2 to 3 hours. Cut into wedges and serve.</span></div>
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