Tasty Tuesday! Another Fabulous Slow cooker Recipe!

I have tried this recipe many times and made it on the stove top and in the oven.  This is the first time I have tried it in the slow cooker and I must say, it was delicious and easy!  I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.Coq au Vin 6            ...

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Tasty Tuesday! Chicken Breast with shaved Brussels Sprouts

Chicken Breast with shaved Brussels Sprouts2 – 8 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast halves¾ tsp kosher salt, divided2 broccoli stems2 Tbsp olive oil2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice¼ tsp fresh pepper3 cups thinly sliced Brussels sprouts (about 12 medium)2 celery stalks, thinly sliced¼ cup toasted hazelnuts¼ cup fresh, flat leaf parsley – coarsely chopped1 oz Parmesan cheese – coarsely grated Place chicken...

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Select the Right Proteins

Compare the following Proteins6 oz porterhouse – 38g protein, 44 g fat, 16g saturated fat6 oz salmon – 34 g protein, 4 g saturated fat, 18g good fat1 cup lentils – 34g protein, <1g fat, high in fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicalsPick protein by the least amount of feet – fish, poultry, then 4 legged animals. Fish – good food for the heart and the brain      ...

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Ideas for a Rotisserie Chicken or Turkey Breast

These meals can be prepared in less than 7 minutes!  Pick up a grocery store rotisserie chicken or turkey breast and proceed!Slice the breast as desired.  Heat up two 3-oz packages of Uncle Ben's Ready Chicken Whole Grain Rice according to microwave instructions.  Heat a can of crowder or field peas and serve it over rice.Wilt three - 9 oz bags or washed, fresh, baby spinach leaves...

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Food Safety

Who is responsible for food safety oversight in the United States?  There are many agencies involved, but the job is mostly split among three:  the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulates meat products; the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversees produce and seafood; and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP) monitors and controls outbreaks of food-borne illnesses.RISK...

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Chicken Pepian

This is from the food network's Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger.  I made some changes because I could not find pumpkin seeds and I added my own flair!Ingredients:1 pound fresh tomatillos1 large poblano pepper (about 2 1/2 to 3 ounces), seeded and cut into 4 pieces2 tablespoons olive oil1/2...

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Bahamian-Spiced Chicken with Yogurt -Cilantro Sauce

Another good one from Bobby Flayyou can omit the habanero pepper to make this less spicy.3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (you can by the fresh lime and lemon juice already juiced in the fish section of the grocery!)2 tbsp light brown sugar2 tbsp grated fresh...

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