Saturday, December 31, 2011

Betty's Lazy Lasagna Recipe

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Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Recommended Healthy Portion Sizes For Vegans and Vegetarians

!±8± Recommended Healthy Portion Sizes For Vegans and Vegetarians

It seems that many people today, with the various diets and lifestyles, lack the essential understanding and awareness of recommended serving sizes. Often we'll look at that handy and insightful nutrition information label, but we'll overlook the little part that tells us exactly how much of the product the nutrition facts actually apply to. In general, and contrary to the common assumption among many people, the 'Nutrition Facts Label Serving Size' is not related to the 'Food Pyramid' recommended servings.

It appears that today the serving sizes that are being printed on products in the US "are more uniform and reflect the amounts people actually eat" (according to the FDA website). A level of concern about this may not be unfounded, especially considering rumors you may have seen on several websites (I've been unable to prove or disprove them) stating such unbelievable statistics as 40% of the average diet in America being comprised of dairy and only 8% being fresh fruit!

However, glancing at a few products, the serving sizes do seem reasonable so far, for instance 5 crackers amount to one serving. Therefore it would seem they may be studying the healthier half of the American population to derive these portions. There's no justifiable cause for over-reaction to the aforementioned FDA (US Food and Drug Administration) statement at the current time. Thank goodness.

Still, I would like to provide for you a basic outline of suggested daily servings and portion examples for a balanced plant-based diet (source cited below):

Breads/Grains --- 6 to 11 servings daily - 1 oz ready-to-eat cereal ~ 5 or 6 small crackers ~ ½ cup cooked cereal, rice, pasta, noodles ~ 1 slice of bread ~ ½ hamburger bun, English muffin ~ 1 small roll, muffin, biscuit

Vegetables --- 3 to 5 servings daily - ½ cup cooked beans, peas, legumes ~ 1 cup raw leafy vegetables ~ ½ cup cooked or raw vegetables ~ ¾ cup vegetable juice

Fruits --- 2 to 4 servings daily - ¼ cup dried fruit ~ ½ cup chopped fruit ~ 1 melon wedge ~ ¾ cup fruit juice ~ ½ grapefruit ~ 1 medium apple, banana, orange

"Meat group" Substitution --- 2 to 3 servings daily - 2 tablespoons peanut butter ~ 2 tablespoons nuts or seeds ~ ¼ cup tofu or tempeh ~ 1 cup soy milk ~ 1 egg or 2 egg whites ~ ½ cup cooked dry beans or peas

Milk/Yogurt/Cheese --- 2 to 3 servings daily - 1 cup milk ~ 1.5 oz natural cheese ~ 2 oz processed cheese ~ 1 cup or 8 oz yogurt

(To maintain a vegan diet you can substitute these animal products with nuts and seeds, tofu, kale, edible seaweeds, watercress, parsley, dried figs, or calcium-fortified soy milk for example)

Fats, Oils, Sweets which are low in hydrogenated, saturated, and trans- fats, to be used sparingly of course!

Credit to source: "Vegetarian Diet Information" (copyright 2003-2008)


Recommended Healthy Portion Sizes For Vegans and Vegetarians

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Friday, December 2, 2011

Betty's Beefy Italian Casserole Recipe

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Thursday, November 17, 2011

Chicken Spaghetti Recipes

!±8± Chicken Spaghetti Recipes

These chicken spaghetti recipes are delicious. Just check these out and I'm sure you'll be amazingly surprised.

So here we go for some chicken spaghetti recipes:

>>Spaghetti Chicken Casserole

12 ounces vermicelli spaghetti

1 1/2 sticks butter or margarine salt pepper

1 can tiny english peas drained

1 lg green pepper chopped

1 lg onion chopped

1 pound processed cheese

2 cans rotel tomato w/green chili

2 chicken fryers

Boil chicken in seasoned water and save broth. Remove chicken from bone. Cook spaghetti in broth. Grate cheese and add to spaghetti while hot. Cook pepper and onion in margarine and add to spaghetti mixture. Add rotel tomatoes and green chilies, peas and chicken. Mix well and pour into greased casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees until blended through. This recipe freezes well.

Do you like chicken liver? Here's a recipe that goes with spaghetti.

>>Chicken Liver And Spaghetti Bake

3/4 lb hamburger

1 lg green pepper, chopped

1 lb chicken livers, cut up

1 lg can of tomatoes

1 tb melted butter

1 t salt

1 t ground basil

1 t chili powder

1/2 lb thin spaghetti

2 sm onions, chopped

2 tb vegetable oil

6 oz tomato paste

Simmer hamburger, onions, green pepper and oil until meat has lost red color. Sieve tomatoes and add with tomato paste and seasonings. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. Simmer livers and butter for 10 minutes and add to meat mixture. Cook spaghetti, drain and place in a 2 quart dish. Pour on meat sauce and toss lightly. Cover and bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

That's it for today! If you want more chicken spaghetti recipes just check below:


Chicken Spaghetti Recipes

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Saturday, November 12, 2011

10 Ways to Use Leftover Meatloaf

!±8± 10 Ways to Use Leftover Meatloaf

Have you ever made meatloaf, and found yourself with enough left overs to last the whole week? If you're like me, I do not enjoy eating the same meal more than twice in a row, once for dinner, then lunch the next day. I discovered that a little meatloaf can go a long way, and that does not mean by sprouting legs from sitting too long in the fridge.

The following is a list of things that can be done so your family will not even recognize the meat loaf from the night before. This list is by no means exhaustive, but it should give you a good start, and may spark your own creativity.

1. Whenever you make too much of something, one option is always to divide into individual portion sizes, date, label, and freeze. You can easily grab it out for a quick meal.
2. Easy Chili: Crumble up your leftover meat loaf into a pot. Add a can of kidney beans, rinsed and drained. Add a couple cans of tomato sauce, or your choice of ground or chopped tomatoes with juice (if your tomato base is runny, add a tablespoon of cornmeal). Add a tablespoon of chili powder, half a tablespoon of seasoned salt, and half a tablespoon of brown sugar. Simmer for ½ hour and serve with cheese and sour cream if desired.
3. Shepherd's Pie: Crumble the leftover meat loaf. Stir in a can of cream of mushroom soup and half a can of water or milk. Spread into bottom of casserole dish. Add a layer of your favorite vegetable: if canned just drain and add, if fresh or frozen, cook and drain then add. Top with mashed potatoes and cook on 350 for half an hour.
4. Tater tot casserole: Prepare meat and vegetables like you would for shepherd's pie. On top of the vegetables, put a layer of chopped Velveeta or sliced American cheese. Top with tater tots and cook at 400 for 20-25 min.
5. Chip dip: Mix meat loaf with salsa and Velveeta, or similar cheese. Microwave until cheese is melted. Mix well and serve with tortilla chips.
6. Sloppy Joes: Put meat loaf into a frying pan with ketchup, mustard and barbeque sauce. Simmer for 10-15 minutes on low heat. Serve with pickles on buns.
7. Patty Melts: Slice the meat loaf into medium slices (about burger thickness). On a frying pan or griddle, place a piece of buttered bread, butter side down. Place the meat loaf slice on the bread with a slice of cheese on it. Toast another piece of bread on the griddle for the top. Sauté onion rings and place on the meat loaf and cheese combination. Top with the other piece of bread and serve with desired condiments.
8. Taco Salad: Chop meat loaf in a frying pan and cook on medium heat. Add a package of taco seasoning and amount of water indicated on the package. Simmer for 10-15 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips, lettuce, cheese, sour cream and tomatoes.
9. Spaghetti Sauce: Add crumbled meat loaf to a sauce pan. Add two cans of tomato sauce, ½ tablespoon Italian Seasoning, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Simmer for 15-20 minutes. Serve with your favorite cooked noodles.
10. Biscuits and gravy: Crumble meat loaf into a sauce pan and set to medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of flour and stir until coated. Add 2 cups of milk and stir until thickened. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve over biscuits.


10 Ways to Use Leftover Meatloaf

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Thursday, November 10, 2011

Three Bereavement Casserole Recipes For Grieving Families

!±8± Three Bereavement Casserole Recipes For Grieving Families

When someone we know passes away, we want to help out by bringing a dish to the grieving family.

Often times, we are unsure what would be appropriate to bring. When asked, I recommend a fully baked casserole. Yes, the family will receive numerous casseroles, but they can easily freeze the casseroles for a later date.

Here are a few tips:

1. Purchase inexpensive casserole dishes and keep them on hand. When the time comes, give your casserole in the dish. Families are too busy to worry about returning your expensive casserole dishes.

2. I would avoid making tuna noodle casserole or baked macaroni and cheese. Families seem to get bombarded with those.

3. To go along with your casserole, give the family a beverage. A nice juice, sparkling water, soft drinks, flavored teas, etc. Beverages are often overlooked.

Here are the three recipes I like to make for bereavement casseroles.

Hamburger Bean

1 lb. bacon

1 lb. hamburger

1/2 cup onions, finely chopped

1/2 cup catsup

1/2 teaspoon mustard

2 tablespoons vinegar

1 lb. can baked beans

1 lb. can buttered lima beans

1 lb. can kidney beans

In a large frying pan, fry bacon until done; drain and crumble. Fry hamburger and onions in same frying pan that you used for the bacon until done. Return bacon to the pan, add the remaining ingredients. Cook for 5 additional minutes. Pour into casserole dish. Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees.

Corn Beef Noodle

3 cups uncooked egg noodles

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 can of corn beef, chopped into small pieces

3/4 cup milk

1/4 cup green peppers, diced small

1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

salt and pepper to taste

1/2 cup bread crumbs

In a large saucepan, cook noodles in boiling water until tender. Drain; stir in cream of chicken soup until blended. In a large bowl, combine corn beef, milk, cheese, green pepper, cooked noodles and soup mixture. Salt and pepper to taste. Pour into a greased 2 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs on top. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.

Cheesy Chicken Noodle

1 (16 oz.) bag egg noodles

1 1/2 lb. cooked chicken, cubed

2 cans cream of chicken soup

1 cup frozen peas

1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese

1/2 cup bread crumbs

milk

In a large stock pot, cook chicken until done. Remove from bone and set aside. In a large saucepan, cook egg noodles until tender, drain. Combine chicken, noodles and peas in a 2 quart casserole baking dish. Pour cream soup over noodle mixture, adding enough milk to cover noodles. Sprinkle Parmesan Cheese and bread crumbs over noodles. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.


Three Bereavement Casserole Recipes For Grieving Families

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