I have been wanting to use that post title for a long time! I love a good cheesy pun. After my heart attack we almost completely eliminated red meat from our family menu, and began substituting ground turkey for ground beef in favorites like spaghetti and meatballs or tacos . . . you know, foods kids like. […]
Talking Turkey
My family would probably be vegetarians if it weren't for turkey. I've discovered it to be such a versatile and even delicious substitution for beef (or meal time star in its own right) that we eat it probably twice a week. Good thing it is super good for your body and your heart.
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Feb 2013
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Dec 2011
This is another Real Simple gem. It is indeed simple, fast, and tasty. My son gave it a 9 (on a 1-10 scale) and so did my husband. An easy crowd-pleaser featuring heart-healthy mushrooms . . . that’s a win-win. The original recipe called for ground pork, which I’m sure would taste sensational, but I […]
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Dec 2011
This is as comforting as your favorite meatloaf, but interesting and a little different too. I found this recipe through watching Food Network while at Exercare; the chef for this show cooks French food so it is usually an exercise in irony watching her while on the elliptical. But this recipe is full of healthy […]
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Oct 2011
Taco Night
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Everyone knows how to make tacos and likes them their way, but I just wanted to share a couple yummy recipes to accompany and garnish your tacos. I make my taco meat using the Joy of Cooking recipe, or, if I don’t have time, Frontera Grill Taco Sauce (you can find it near the other […]
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Oct 2011
This is from Ellie Krieger‘s book “The Food You Crave,” and also found on Food Network. For the meatballs: 1 pound ground turkey 1 slice fresh whole-wheat bread, crusts removed, pulsed into crumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving 1/2 cup finely grated carrot 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 2 large cloves garlic, […]
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