Thursday, December 16, 2010

Sugar-Free Recipes: Middle Eastern Turkey Dogs | Submitted By: CURIOUSKANGAROO

1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon ground coriander seed1 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon kosher salt1 pound ground turkeyPreheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. In a small bowl, mix together cumin, coriander, ginger, cinnamon, pepper, and salt. In a large bowl, crumble the ground turkey; slowly work in seasoning mixture with your hands, distributing seasoning as evenly as possible. Divide into 8 equal balls. On a flat surface, roll out each turkey ball into a tube shape. Spray a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray, and set it over medium heat. Place turkey tubes into the skillet; cook, turning frequently, until golden brown on all sides. Transfer to a baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven about 6 minutes. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 177 | Total Fat: 9.6g | Cholesterol: 90mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 177

Total Fat: 9.6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 228mgTotal Carbs: 1.6g    Dietary Fiber: 0.8gProtein: 20.1g VIEW DETAILED NUTRITION
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Healthy Appetizers: Salsa II | Submitted By: KIKIWOOD

6 pounds roma (plum) tomatoes1/4 pound roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped2 tablespoons garlic powder1/4 cup lemon juice1 1/2 tablespoons salt1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin1 red onion, chopped1 white onion, chopped1 yellow onion, chopped1 pound jalapeno peppers, chopped1/3 bunch fresh cilantro, choppedBring a large saucepan of water to boil. Briefly place 6 pounds tomatoes into water to loosen skins and set color. Drain, peel and crush. Mix chopped tomatoes, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, cayenne pepper and cumin into the saucepan with crushed tomatoes. Whip to desired thickness. Bring to a boil. Mix in red onion, white onion, yellow onion, jalapeno peppers and cilantro. Continue boiling until vegetables are soft and mixture has reached desired consistency. Remove from heat. Refrigerate until serving. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 9 | Total Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

Servings Per Recipe: 96

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 9

Total Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 111mgTotal Carbs: 2g    Dietary Fiber: 0.6gProtein: 0.4g VIEW DETAILED NUTRITION
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Steaks and Chops: Cracker Pork Chops | Submitted By: Capt-N

2 eggs1/4 cup milk4 lean boneless pork chops1/2 (16 ounce) package saltine crackers, crushed1 cup oil for frying2 cups water1 cube chicken bouillonIn a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well blended. Run the pork chops under water then roll in the cracker crumbs. Dip into the egg mixture, then back into the cracker crumbs. Make sure the chops are thickly coated. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chops until golden brown on both sides. Add water to the skillet, just enough to almost come to the top of the pork chops. Dissolve the chicken bouillon cube in the water. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the pork chops absorb most of the water, about 15 to 20 minutes. To deep fry, skip the water and bouillon cube. Heat frying oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry coated chops for about 10 minutes or until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper immediately after. They come out moist and delicious. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 470 | Total Fat: 19.9g | Cholesterol: 159mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 470

Total Fat: 19.9gCholesterol: 159mgSodium: 1102mgTotal Carbs: 41.4g    Dietary Fiber: 1.7gProtein: 29.2g VIEW DETAILED NUTRITION
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Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Pesto Recipes: Cream of Tomato Soup with Pesto | Submitted By: DASKDS

1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken broth1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic and onion1 cup half-and-half creamsalt and pepper to taste2 tablespoons basil pestoPour chicken broth into a large saucepan, and bring to a boil. Boil until reduced by about 1/3. Pour in both cans of the tomatoes, and return to a simmer. Pour in the half-and-half, and turn heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes. Puree in batches in a blender, or use an immersion blender in the pan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls, and swirl in a spoonful of pesto before serving. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 133 | Total Fat: 8.8g | Cholesterol: 17mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

Cream of Tomato Soup with Pesto

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 133

Total Fat: 8.8gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 1187mgTotal Carbs: 9.3g    Dietary Fiber: 1.3gProtein: 5g VIEW DETAILED NUTRITION
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Healthy Side Dish Recipes: Slow Cooker Homemade Beans | Submitted By: TLEFURGEY

3 cups dry navy beans, soaked overnight or boiled for one hour1 1/2 cups ketchup1 1/2 cups water1/4 cup molasses1 large onion, chopped1 tablespoon dry mustard1 tablespoon salt6 slices thick cut bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces1 cup brown sugarDrain soaking liquid from beans, and place them in a Slow Cooker. Stir ketchup, water, molasses, onion, mustard, salt, bacon, and brown sugar into the beans until well mixed. Cover, and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours, stirring occasionally if possible, though not necessary. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 296 | Total Fat: 3.1g | Cholesterol: 5mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 296

Total Fat: 3.1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 1313mgTotal Carbs: 57.1g    Dietary Fiber: 12.9gProtein: 12.5g VIEW DETAILED NUTRITION
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The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating. I'm choosing not to post stars as to throw off the rating, but frankly, I was disappointed. Not in the sauce, which tasted wonderful, but in the fact the beans never finished cooking! I think the bottom line is to follow the advice of a previous reviewer & soak + boil before slow cooking. The allrecipes site has an advice section, which addresses the issue, I've pasted it below. Time your Seasoning For the most part, you can go ahead and add spices, seasonings and aromatics to your pot o' beans when you start cooking them, but there are a few things that you should never add until the end: salt, and anything acidic, like tomato products, lemon juice, wine and vinegar. Salt will toughen the skins of the beans, and acids can keep beans from ever getting soft. Once your beans are tender, you may add these ingredients to your heart's content. I'm coming back to let you know I've tried this recipe again, but soaked the dry beans overnight, simmering in the morning till soft. Worked beautifully! I will use this recipe's ratios in the future, but those beans are being cooked first! Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
151 users found this review helpful I'm choosing not to post stars as to throw off the rating, but frankly, I was disappointed. ... The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating. After reading the reviews, I altered the recipe a bit and they turned out just fine. I actually did the "quick soak" method on my beans...boiled them for a few minutes, and then left them sitting in the covered pot for an hour before draining them and putting them in the crock pot with the bacon, onion and seasonings. I coked them on "high" for 4 hours, until they were moderately tender, then added the ketchup and cooked on low for another six hours. I also cut the brown sugar in half, since others mentioned it was too sweet. Next time I wouldn't though...because I kind of like mine a little sweet. Overall, good recipe, but it did seem like something was missing..and I just couldn't place it. Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
10 users found this review helpful After reading the reviews, I altered the recipe a bit and they turned out just fine. I...

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