This week’s It’s Chili, Chowder, or Stew Saturday is a recipe for DEEP, DARK AND STOUT CHILI. Just the name of DEEP, DARK AND STOUT CHILI makes you do the Chili drool! This one is made using; Extra Lean Ground Beef, Kidney Beans, Green Bell Peppers, Stewed Tomatoes, Dark Stout Beer, Chili Powder, Ground Cumin, Roasted Cumin, Sodium-Free Beef Bouillon Granules, and Salt. The recipe comes from one of my favorite sites, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. At the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine site you’ll find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

DEEP, DARK AND STOUT CHILI
Ingredients

2 Tbsp canola oil (30 mL)
1-1/2 lb extra lean ground beef (or 1 lb extra lean ground beef and 15-oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained)
2 cups diced green bell peppers
1 cup diced red onion
3 cans (14.5 oz each) no-salt-added stewed…

I can tell everyone is looking to fall foods by the top recipes from my blog. Paula Deen’s Bobby’s Goulash (click for link to original recipe) was the number one post for my blog during August. Potatoes, casseroles, and fall flavors were the top of the list.

Spare Rib Casserole (click for link to original recipe) was made from the leftovers of a  barbecue meal. It is a delicious way to use up those leftovers and have a second meal that is a bit different!

This Tuscan Chicken (click for link to recipe) was the third most popular post on What’s for Dinner Moms? despite being posted in the last week of the month. It is super easy to make and looks and tastes like a restaurant quality meal!

Classic Hellman’s Macaroni Salad (click for link to recipe) was a close fourth place this month. I know we have been…

Why is buying a whole chicken better than buying one that is cut into serving pieces?

First, a whole chicken is cheaper per pound and is handled less along the way. It lends itself to a variety of cooking techniques and can be cut up at home exactly the way you want it: in half, quarters, eighths or tenths. Eating all of an animal not just the popular cuts, such as the breast, is the most sustainable way to eat. You get the added bonus of the back, neck, frame and gizzards, which can all be used to make broth for soup.

Second, you get several meals from one chicken. You can roast, braise or cook a chicken in the slow cooker. Once cooked, slice some of the chicken for the main meal and then use the leftovers in any number of dishes, such as risotto, chicken pie, a stir-fry, sandwiches…

One of the best ways to cut the cost of your shopping bill but still enjoy good quality meat is by buying cheaper cuts. It’s easy to end up buying the same things each week, such as chicken breasts or pork chops, but these are the more expensive cuts of meat. Many of the cuts that our grandparents ate regularly are forgotten about, even though they make great tasting, inexpensive meals and can be used in a variety of recipes. Don’t be put off buying cheaper cuts of meat because you are unsure of what to buy or you don’t know how to cook them.

A great way of finding out more about the cheaper cuts of meat that are available in your area is to talk to your local butcher or your local supermarket meat department manager. When shopping for lamb, always check the dates that are stamped on the…

Expensive cuts of meat tend to be the ones that are tender and can be cooked quickly and easily. This doesn’t mean that you can’t create a great meal with a cut that costs less. Fresh brisket is an inexpensive boneless cut that requires long, slow cooking to break down the collagen in the connective muscle tissues to achieve tenderness. Because brisket is a tough cut of meat, it’s best simmered in a small amount of liquid, either in the oven, the slow cooker or on the stove top. Most recipes do not need much attention during cooking.

The secret to the tenderness is a long, moist cooking process called braising. Add a little liquid to the roasting pan – broth, wine, juice even water works fine. Season the beef and cover the pan tightly. The steamy environment created from the braising liquid will tenderize the meat. You’ll know that the…

Sister Madly knows what you’re thinking: is it safe to eat the peppers of a NuMex Twilight ornamental pepper plant?

Allow the aforementioned Moppet to put your mind at ease: Yes, it is!

But you don’t want to. Trust her on this one.

Now that she’s gotten that out of the way, it’s time to talk about M&M’s.

As a wee little Moppet, this was one amongst many favored 35¢ treats, peaking a few years before Red M&M’s made their triumphant return to society. It was during one of Sister Madly’s weekly pilgrimage down to the party store* that she was confronted with the truth about the candy that ‘melts in your mouth, not in your hand.’

* A Michigan phenomenon jam-packed with all things liquor, tobacco, snacky things, candy, lottery, magazines, Clearly Canadian, and pickled eggs.
Also, pop.

Now Sister Madly simply could not pass by her friend’s house…

Tired of rice bowls and lunch salads? – Here is a recipe for a refreshing lentil bowl. colorful lentils and lots of fresh vegetables make up a colorful and tasty dish with a lot of crunch to it!

Feel free to choose whichever topping you like. I opted for some slow-roasted chicken breast which I had rubbed with a hot peri peri spice mix for some extra flavor kick, as well as for some sun-dried tomato and dried mango slices. A few piece of fresh salmon are great as well with this dish.

For a fully vegetarian dish, I suggest replacing the chicken with fried halloumi, or with fried tofu for a vegan dish. Consider sprinkling with some chopped chili or curry cashew nuts for an extra of flavor kick.

Sanni

Ingredients (3 to 4 servings):

For the chicken:

• 2 chicken breasts
• juice of 1 lemon
• peri peri spice…

Greetings, Mystic Meows!

Now that the Summer season is rapidly approaching, it’s time to get our menus ready for all that outdoor picnicking and grill friendly cuisine! But what if I told you that in terms of burgers, that the best way to cook them isn’t on a grill? Would you think that I was cuckoo for cocoa puffs? Well, I am, but that’s beside the point. 🤪I’m a chef after all, and most chefs are slightly bonkers in the head to draw it mild! 😜 Most of the classic All American style burgers that I grew up eating from some of the best diners in the world (NYC, of course… ) were cooked on griddles, or flat tops, which is a solid sheet of metal heated by burners underneath them, and not on an actual grill. Don’t get me wrong… I love me the taste of a char grilled…

I have a 2nd Jennie – O Turkey Burger Recipe to pass along to every one, Jalapeno Jack Turkey Burgers. This one is made using JENNIE-O® Seasoned Turkey Burgers along with Onions, Cilantro, Honey, Salsa, Baby Spinach, and all served on Flat Bread. You can find this recipe along with all the other Delicious and Healthy Recipes at the Jennie – O Turkey website. Enjoy and Make the SWITCH in 2019! https://www.jennieo.com/

Jalapeno Jack Turkey Burgers
Fire up the grill for this fiery burger recipe! It combines the spicy taste of jalapeno with cool guacamole and salsa. The jalapeno jack turkey burger is full of bold Mexican flavors.

INGREDIENTS
1 (32-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Seasoned Turkey Burgers
2½ cups thinly sliced onions
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup salsa
6 flat bread
1 cup baby spinach or arugula leaves
6 ounces WHOLLY GUACAMOLE® classic dip

DIRECTIONS
1)…

This week’s Jennie – O Turkey Recipe of the Week is a Saltimbocca Turkey Burger. Made using JENNIE-O® Lean Turkey Burger Patties along with Mayo, Garlic, Lemon Juice, Baby Spinach, Prosciutto, Roasted Red Pepper Strips, and all served on a Split and Toasted Ciabatta Roll. The Burger is only 310 calories and 18 net carbs! You can find this recipe at the Jennie – O Turkey website. Enjoy and Make the SWITCH in 2019! https://www.jennieo.com/

Saltimbocca Turkey Burger
This tasty Italian burger recipe takes a lean turkey patty and dresses it up in garlic and lemon juice, tops it with veggies and prosciutto and still keeps it under 300 calories per serving. Classy!

INGREDIENTS
1 (16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Lean Turkey Burger Patties
⅓ cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 ciabatta rolls, split and toasted
1 cup baby spinach leaves
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto

This is my favourite soup and have been cooking it for a long time. It’s so simple to make that I don’t need even to measure, just throw the veggies in a pot and cook. But now I am sharing my soup recipe. Make a big batch and you can freeze it too. This soup is perfect for lunch or dinner. It’s full of flavour and so comforting. It’s so quick and easy to make too, just add your chopped vegetables and water in the pot and cook until tender. Then blend until smooth using a stick blender if you have one. The perfect one pot soup.

A warm tasty bowl of this soup served with a slice of crusty bread will make you happy and sated. But this is how I take this simple soup up a notch. I love pairing this soup with my homemade crispy spiced roti…

This is my favourite way of making tuna tacos. We love our tuna and rotis. The rotis are freshly made but you can use store bought tortillas too. The tuna is tossed in a smoky seasoning mix. The dry roasted chillies adds a smoky flavourto the spice mix. However if you don’t have time to roast and grind the dry chillies, then use smoked paprika or crushed chilli flakes. The spinach salad adds a freshness to the tacos, while the roasted tomato and chilli salsa will lift the flavours of the taco and give it a bit of a bite and smokiness. If you like it spicier then use the whole habanero chilli or for a milder version add less. Serve with slices of creamy avocado, fresh coriander leaves and fresh lime slices.

Serves: 3-4

Ingredients:

Rotis:

• 1 cup plain flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1/2 cup…

These cheesy spinach rotis are perfect for brunch or even as an afternoon snack.  You can use silverbeet (Swiss Chard) or any greens you prefer. The chilli oil goes well with the rotis. Store the leftover chilli oil in a bottle. The chilli oil is my favourite dip to serve with almost anything. But if you are not a chilli fan, then just enjoy the rotis without it. It’s delicious on its own or serve with some store bought hummus.

Serves: 4 

Ingredients:

Spinach Cheese Filling:

• 1 teaspoon olive oil, plus extra to cook the rotis
• 70g onion chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
• 1 sprig curry leaves, thinly sliced
• 1 fresh red chilli, thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• zest of 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 150g baby spinach leaves, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
• 50g feta cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly…

I am reposting a recipe I wrote back in March 2011.  It is a classic and it’s worthwhile keeping in mind when time is of the essence.  So think of this variation as the “quick and easy one”.

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Today’s Menu: Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs w/ Baked Texas Toast

 

 

For Breakfast this morning I had my morning cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. After Breakfast I went to McDonald’s and picked up Breakfast for Mom. For dinner tonight I prepared Spaghetti and Meatballs w/ Light Texas Toast. Mostly sunny and 80 degrees out, low humidity again! I had to wear a surgical mask when outside today as the ragweed count was sky high! Got the cart, rake, and leaf blower out of the shed and got some yard work done. I raked a neighbors yard for them. They are an older couple and his wife has been in rehab and he’s been there with her most of the day. So I got that done for him. Everything done I took a spin around the neighborhood and enjoyed the beautiful day. For Dinner tonight I prepared…

Broccoli and Mushrooms are probably 2 of the tastiest vegetarian options out there. As a meat lover, there are few vegetables that can take the place of meat. These two fit the bill and when paired with juicy tomatoes for that tangy flavor, it becomes a beautiful dish, one I would maybe even choose over a meat based dish. So, like most of us, I wanted to eat more veg based dishes. Don’t get me wrong, I eat a lot of raw veggies like carrots, cucumbers and lettuce, but there’s always a protein with it which leans towards the non vegetarian aspect of food. Even broccoli, mushrooms and tomato for that matter, are great when paired with chicken, beef , pork etc. So, combining these veggies together with spices and herbs like rosemary, red chili flakes and fresh garlic can make a wholesome, tasty meal which can be eaten on…

Good Day Everyone!

Beef is really big here, in the United States. The consumption of red meat keeps on increasing year after year. Beef short ribs are the equivalent of pork spare ribs. They come generally from the chuck part of the animal. Slow cooked beef is one of the most tastiest things to eat, be it any cut of meat. The hickory smoked barbecue sauce is a great flavor addition to the beef and enhances the taste. The sliced onions give it a bit of sweetness to it. Add in the mushrooms, and you have a great dish!

{Recipe}
Barbecue beef short ribs with mushrooms and onions

INGREDIENTS:
Beef Short Ribs – 2
Mushrooms-1can
Onions-1
Red wine vinegar-1tbsp
Salt
Pepper
Minced garlic-2tbsps
Cayenne pepper-1tbsp
Barbecue sauce-2tbsps
Lemon pepper-1tsp
Beef stock Cubes-1
Water
Oil

PREPARATION:
1)Season the short ribs with salt and pepper. On a pan, heat some oil. Add…