What can you make with leftover Turkey?

Koter Bote

Read above it explains it all~
tonight we made hot turkey sandwiches.
I had a turkey sandwich for lunch too!

I think we are going to make a soup or tortilla soup with turkey-YUM!

Answer
actually.. anything that you make with beef.. you can make with turkey.. and it is so much healthier for you..

turkey pot pie.. hot open face turkey sandwiches.. stews.. just open a recipe book.. or just substitute turkey..
and of course there is always the original .. turkey sandwich with mayo. my fave

freeze part of the turkey.. and next week eat it.. u will get burned out if u keep eating every meal w/ turkey..
Hope all went well.. now on to Christmas.. only days away..

heart healthy recipes?

hispregnan

do you have any you would share with me?

Answer
Heart Healthy Sandwiches

2 slices linseed rye bread
1-2 slice lean meat, such as chicken,turkey,smoked meat,beef or lean ham
3 leaves lettuce
thin tomatoes, slices
thin cucumbers, slices
pepper
mustard

put mustard on both pieces of bread.

put lettuce on one slice.

top with tomato, sprinkle with pepper.

top with meat, cucumber and remaining
piece of bread.

cut in four and wrap in plastic wrap or put in plastic sandwich container.

refrigerate until use.
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Heart Healthy Pancakes

1 1/2 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups skim milk
2 tablespoons corn oil
2 egg whites

Combine dry ingredients in large bowl.

Add milk, corn oil, and mix until just moistened.

Beat egg whites in small bowl until stiff peaks form.

Fold into batter.

Place on greased griddle (medium high).

When bubbles begin to form, flip pancakes.

Serve with strawberry garnishes and warm real Vermont maple syrup.
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Heart Healthy Smoothie

1 (6 ounce) carton your favorite yogurt
1 banana or fruit
1/3 cup cranberry-raspberry juice
1 tablespoon soy powder
1/2 cup crushed ice (MORE ICE if you want it thicker)

Add ice to blender with juice.

Add remaining ingredients and blend until thick, ENJOY.
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Heart Healthy Fried Rice

1 1/2 cups water
1 cup fat free chicken broth
1 1/3 cups long grain white rice, uncoooked
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
1 cup celery, finely chopped
2 tablespoons green peppers, finely chopped
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground sage
1/2 cup water chestnuts, sliced
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
black pepper

Bring water and chicken broth to boil in medium-size saucepan; add rice and stir, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Remove pan from heat, let stand, covered, for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed, Reserve,.

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet; Saute onion and celery over moderate heat for 3 minutes; stir in green pepper, pecans, sage, chestnuts, nutmeg and pepper and cooked Rice, fluff with fork before serving.

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Heart Healthy Salsa

1 cup diced zucchini
1 cup red onions, chopped
2 red peppers, seeded and diced
2 green peppers, seeded and diced
4 tomatoes, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon salt

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss gently to mix. Cover and refridgerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavours to blend.

If you prefer a hotter version, add 1/2 to 1 tbsp finely chopped jalapeno peppers.

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Healthy/Easy recipes?

Devin!!

Ok all you cooks out there I need some help!

I want to cook my family an absolutely delicious meal that is extremely healthy and made up of cancer-fighting ingredients, weight-loss friendly foods, and just an overall extremely healthy, yet easy meal.

I would prefereably like it to be things that most people have in their house or ingredients that arent to expensive to buy.

Do you know of any drink recipie, main course and 2-3 side dish meal like this?

I appreciate it so much!

Answer
Healthy dinner? No problem! ;)

Here's a menu for a soup-sandwich combo! Start with Chilled Tomato Soup, next comes Turkey Veggie Wraps and a side of Tangy Coleslaw. Also included is a delicious smoothie recipe =)


Chilled Tomato Soup:
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cups peeled and thinly sliced onions
3 tablespoons thinly sliced garlic
2 bay leaves
4 pounds firm, heirloom tomatoes, cored, seeded, and cut into eighths
1 tablespoon plus 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves
4 cups water
2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Hot sauce

In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and bay leaves and cook for 5 more minutes. Add the tomatoes, 1 tablespoon salt, and thyme and cook for 15 minutes or until the tomatoes soften. Add the water and stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and continue to cook until the tomatoes are very tender, about 10 minutes. Remove the bay leaves. Using a handheld blender, puree the soup until smooth. Chill the soup. Add 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice and hot sauce to taste, as desired.

Turkey Veggie Wraps:
2 cups coarsely chopped smoked turkey breast (about 8 ounces)
2 cups gourmet salad greens
1/2 cup fresh corn kernels (about 1 ear)
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
3 tablespoons light ranch dressing
4 (8-inch) flour tortillas

Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl, tossing well to coat. Warm tortillas according to package directions. Top each tortilla with 1 cup turkey mixture; roll up. Cut each wrap in half diagonally.

Tangy Coleslaw:
Combine 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise, 1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt, 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Toss with half of a 16-ounce package cabbage-and-carrot coleslaw; cover and chill.

Yogurt n Fruit Smoothie:
2 cups fat-free milk
1 (8-ounce) container vanilla low-fat yogurt
1/2 cup thawed pineapple-orange juice concentrate
2 cups frozen strawberries
1 banana, coarsely chopped

Process all ingredients in a blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Serve immediately

Some healthy Lunch ideas?

Anonymous

I need some some healthy ideas and recipes so i can take to lunch for school. I hate the cafeteria, and i cant stand how the food is filled with so much grease, and fat. And most times menus would be like mashed potatoes, fried chicken, mac and cheese, cornbrea, sloppy joes...I cant eat any of that. I'm more of a seafood girl. I hate southern dishes, and i hate burgers and hot dogs. the only thing i eat at school are when they have salads. but its rare when that occurs. I bring some peanut butter sandwiches or ham with spinach, or even tuna sandwiches..but i need more variety than bread and filling. I cant eat anything with butter, cheese, cream, heavy sauces, fried, sauteed...i want something simple and healthy...

Answer
I thinks it's great that you want to eat healthy lunches! There should be more people like you.

Some suggestions:

1) Salad: Cut up romaine lettuce, cut up strawberries, sliced cucumber, sprinkle of dried cranberries, and cashews or other nuts (add enough to suit your taste) and add some small pieces of chopped meat such as chicken, beef, etc. You can add other things like cherry tomatoes, carrots, etc.
Dressing: Kraft raspberry dressing or any other raspberry dressing.

You have to keep some things in separate little containers and then mix in like nuts. I have a special type of bowl with a lid that is deep and I put all the chunky stuff except the nuts and the dressing on the bottom and then put the lettuce on top. At lunch I just add everything else and mix. It's nutritious and delicious. It is really easy to make, it's filling, and you don't always have to have meat.

You can vary it by using different things like raisins, other types of nuts, etc.

Drink: Milk or water

Soup: Make a home-made chicken or turkey soup and put into a thermos. Use noodles in it. Have it with crackers, a vegetable like carrots or celery and a piece of fruit. Drink: Milk or water.

Pasta: Your favourite pasta in a thermos. Have a roll of whole-wheat bread and some yogourt.
Drink: Milk or water.

Just a few ideas. Good luck and healthy eating.

P.S. You can get some other ideas from your Public Health Department. Public Health Nurses are there to help the public with nutrition and ideas for eating healthy. I am in Canada and we go bt the Canada's Food Guide for nutrition, but if you are not you can find what agency in your country will help you.

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What healthy meals can you make and freeze for the week?

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Leah

I like chicken, shrimp, beef, etc...just no pork.
Recipe for your favorite would be great.

Answer
I love this non-traditional chili made with canned tomatillos, green chilies and white beans. It goes together quickly, can be prepared in advance and leftovers freeze beautifully. The optional toppings add fresh color and bright flavor. Serve with brown or white rice, if desired.

WHITE TURKEY CHILI
Serves 6 to 8
Ingredients
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 pounds ground turkey breast
1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
1 (28-ounce) can tomatillos, drained and chopped
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles, drained
1 small jalapeno, seeded and finely sliced
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3 cups cooked Great Northern beans, drained
Chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional)
7 teaspoons grated Monterey Jack cheese, for garnish (optional)
7 teaspoons sour cream, for garnish (optional)
Method
Heat 1/2 tablespoon of the oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add turkey and cook, stirring often, until browned. Transfer to a bowl and return pot to heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, bell pepper and onion and cook until softened and golden brown. Return turkey to pot and add coriander, cumin, oregano and salt. Stir well to combine. Add bay leaf, tomatillos, chiles, jalapenos and broth, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 45 to 50 minutes. Gently stir in beans and cook for 30 minutes more. Stir in cilantro, ladle chili into bowls and garnish with cheese and sour cream, if you like.

Other cooked meals or entrees that freeze well are meatballs (either Italian style or Swedish; beef or turkey Meatballs), Meatloaf, Lasagna, Chicken Parmigiana, Veal or Beef Rollatine, Beef stew without the potatoes. Meatloaf and meatballs also make great hero sandwiches or turn them into Shepherds pie which also freezes well. The filling for chicken pot pies freezes well; just defrost the filling and top with refrigerated crescent or biscuits and bake until hot and bubbly or just serve the filling over toast.

Any ideas for cooked chicken recipes?

Lucille

I cut up chicken and cooked it last night. My husband ended up bringing home dinner. Any ideas or healthy recipes that are kid friendly also. Thanks!

Answer
I have made this with chicken before...

Leftover Turkey Soup

Recipe Rating: * * * * *
Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 30 min
Makes: 6 servings, 1 cup each

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 medium carrot, sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
1 Tbsp. oil
2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) chicken broth
2 cups water
1 env. GOOD SEASONS Italian Salad Dressing & Recipe Mix
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
1/2 cup bite-sized pasta, uncooked

COOK onion, carrot and celery in hot oil in large saucepan 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
STIR in chicken broth, water and dressing mix. Bring to boil.
ADD turkey and pasta; cover. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until pasta is tender.

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Our Favorite Chicken Salad

Recipe Rating: * * * *
Prep Time: 5 min
Total Time: 5 min
Makes: 2 servings

1 cup shredded cooked chicken (3 oz.)
1/2 cup sliced celery
1 Tbsp. KRAFT Mayo Real Mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

MIX chicken, celery, mayo and sour cream. Serve with TRISCUITS Crackers or on a sandwich roll.

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Dijon Chicken Salad Sandwich

Recipe Rating: * * * *
Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 15 min
Makes: 8 servings

4 cups chopped cooked chicken
1-1/2 cups chopped celery
1/2 cup KRAFT Mayo Real Mayonnaise
1/4 cup GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
8 lettuce leaves
16 slices rye bread

MIX chicken, celery, mayo, mustard, lemon juice and pepper until well blended.
PLACE 1 lettuce leaf on each of 8 bread slices.
COVER evenly with the chicken salad; top with remaining bread slices.

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I like to add cooked chicken to Zatarain's boxed rice. I especially like to add it to the Jambalaya and Red Beans and Rice. It's a one pot meal.

I also shred it and simmer it with salsa and use it for tacos, burritos, or nachos.

My husband shreds it and then sautes some onions until tender, adds bbq sauce and the chicken. He simmers it until everythig is hot and then makes a sandwich with it.

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What are some healthy but tasty sandwhiches I could have for lunch at school?

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italiangir

Since I will be taking these to school I need something that doesn't need to be served hot. It would be great if the recipe was very healthy. Please include the recipe not just a suggestion. That would be great!!!!
These are all great answers!!! ill try them all. who can't get sick of a sandwhich????? i really like the idea of toasted bread. and i love tuna. mayb ill combine them all

Answer
Chicken salad sandwich

Sliced chicken by itself can be pretty plain, but chopped up into a salad tastes simply scrumptious. We always used cooked chicken leftover from yesterdays meal, which has been chopped in the blender. To the chopped chicken, add a little mayonnaise, some minced dill pickle, minced celery, chopped walnuts and a smidgeon of Dijon mustard. We serve up this winner on either whole wheat hoagie rolls or in a whole wheat wrap for a sandwich that's both healthy as it is tasty.

Ham and Potato sandwich

This crazy concoction has been a children's favorite for decades, at least at my elementary school! To make this silly sandwich, place a couple of thin slices of turkey ham on wheat bread, add a thin slice of American or cheddar cheese and a dollop of mayonnaise. Where does the potato come in? Include a container of five single potato chips which the children can add to their sandwich during lunch. The salty crunch of the chips against the sweetness of the ham is so tasty, they won't want to be trading this sandwich.

Peanut butter and jelly

Organic and natural peanut butters are high in nutrition and pack a lot of protein in a single serving. Since a peanut butter sandwich a la carte can be a little tough to eat , we always match it up with Mom's homemade low-sugar blackberry or strawberry jam for a sandwich that has the kids asking for extras.

Tuna Salad

Tuna salad gets a bad rap, but it's both low in calories and high in protein. The best tuna salad sandwich is a combination of low cal mayonnaise, minced celery, sweet pickle relish, a dash of sugar, and water packed tuna. To add some greens to your child's sandwich, stir in 1/2 of cup of chopped, fresh spinach.



Green eggs and hamwiches
Egg salad sandwiches were mainstay picnic fare when I was a kid, but aren't quite as popular as they once were. It's a shame too, because egg salad really is a healthy, low calorie, low cost sandwich ingredient.

To trick my kids into eating egg salad sandwiches, I turned them into Green Egg and Hamwiches. To make this silly recipe, use any basic egg salad recipe, but add a tablespoon of minced ham and a drop of green food coloring. If you really want to be sneaky, this is a great time to add alfalfa sprouts! The sandwich looks crazy but is so weird looking that your children can't help but gobble it down

What healthy meals can you make and freeze for the week?

Leah

I like chicken, shrimp, beef, etc...just no pork.
Recipe for your favorite would be great.

Answer
I love this non-traditional chili made with canned tomatillos, green chilies and white beans. It goes together quickly, can be prepared in advance and leftovers freeze beautifully. The optional toppings add fresh color and bright flavor. Serve with brown or white rice, if desired.

WHITE TURKEY CHILI
Serves 6 to 8
Ingredients
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 pounds ground turkey breast
1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
1 (28-ounce) can tomatillos, drained and chopped
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles, drained
1 small jalapeno, seeded and finely sliced
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3 cups cooked Great Northern beans, drained
Chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional)
7 teaspoons grated Monterey Jack cheese, for garnish (optional)
7 teaspoons sour cream, for garnish (optional)
Method
Heat 1/2 tablespoon of the oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add turkey and cook, stirring often, until browned. Transfer to a bowl and return pot to heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, bell pepper and onion and cook until softened and golden brown. Return turkey to pot and add coriander, cumin, oregano and salt. Stir well to combine. Add bay leaf, tomatillos, chiles, jalapenos and broth, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 45 to 50 minutes. Gently stir in beans and cook for 30 minutes more. Stir in cilantro, ladle chili into bowls and garnish with cheese and sour cream, if you like.

Other cooked meals or entrees that freeze well are meatballs (either Italian style or Swedish; beef or turkey Meatballs), Meatloaf, Lasagna, Chicken Parmigiana, Veal or Beef Rollatine, Beef stew without the potatoes. Meatloaf and meatballs also make great hero sandwiches or turn them into Shepherds pie which also freezes well. The filling for chicken pot pies freezes well; just defrost the filling and top with refrigerated crescent or biscuits and bake until hot and bubbly or just serve the filling over toast.

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What would be some good healthy meals for a diabetic truck driver on the go?

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Emily24

my dad has been eating chips and sandwiches for years it's time to try some good wholesome means but ti's hard when you have to eat on the go so I need some good nutritional tasty food for a truck driver on the go that's easy to eat and fast. Please help!! for some good tips, advice, recipes whatever you got give it please .

Answer
I am diabetic too, and I know it's super hard to eat out or on the go because you don't know what it put in the food, and I just recently found out and it's been hard to figure out the amounts I need to balance everything since I love sugar and carbs! The best tip is to replace your favorites with diabetic things. Now when I bake cookies, instead of sugar I use apple sauce or splenda for example.

I bought an Atkins cookbook since they are lower in carbs but it's not the unhealthy junk the media portrays it to be, not just bacon, steak, and hot dogs.

You can make him healthy meals and freeze them in little tupperwares so he can heat them up in a microwave at a truckstop or in the truck if he has one.

Wraps are a great on the go food, for breakfast lunch and dinner. Examples:
Turkey Bacon, Eggs, Cheese on a whole wheat tortilla or pita.
Chicken, bacon, cheese, light sauce (ranch, hummus, mustard,etc) and veggies on whole wheat wrap or pita

A sandwich is just fine if he loves them, but make sure it's the healthiest possible. Whole wheat bread (make sure the first ingredient is 100% whole wheat/stone ground flour, not enriched wheat flour) it should have at least 2 grams of fiber per slice. I eat lunch at Subway almost everyday, and I just make sure to get mustard as a sauce since I know it's sugar free and no carbs, and make sure the bread is wheat or honey oat.

He should only be drinking water or crystal light if he can because this will allow him to use the sugars he does eat daily for foods he enjoys. I love pepsi but I rather drink water all day if it means I can have a small bowl of ice cream or snack cake when I want a regular dessert.


Snacks he can keep on hand
Popcorn
Peanut Butter (Great alone, or with an apple, etc-its filling, quick, and if you buy the ones with only peanuts and salt in it it's healthy too)
Veggies/hummus
Soups
Whole grain bagels/english muffins
*I didn't include fruits because my Dr. says for me it counts as a sugar since Im not on meds and don't want to be.

Since he is on the road so much he needs to make sure he gets enough exercise as that helps lower blood sugar and improve circulation.

What are some easy-to-prepare healthy lunches to take to school?

Leah

I've recently been bringing crackers with a can of tuna and cucumbers to school because i've been eating sandwiches for the past 11 years and i am very very sick of it.

I have access to the year 12 kitchen which has microwaves/toasters/sandwich presses/hot water. I'm looking for a healthy, easy-to-prepare lunch recipe

Answer
Mozzarella and Tomato - This simple sandwich is a cinch to make and pack. Prepare it the night before and give the flavors a chance to mingle.

Tuna Salad - Our tuna salad recipe is sure to be your child's new favorite sandwich stuffing.

Chicken and Fruit Salad - With chunk white-meat chicken and sweet fruit, this sandwich filler will be a lunchtime favorite.

Turkey-Meatball Pitas - Lean turkey and an easy-to-handle pita make this healthy sandwich fun to eat.

Ham and Cheese Pitas - Update the classic sandwich by swapping out bread for crisp pita.

Turkey-Melon Wraps - You'll love the sweet cantaloupe that transforms a typical turkey sandwich.

Garden Turkey Sandwich with Lemon Mayo - Liven up a traditional turkey sandwich and create a lunch you'll love.

Falafel Sandwiches - This fun-to-eat sandwich is easily made, packed, and enjoyed.

Healthy Makeover Meatloaf - Use leftovers from this double-duty recipe to create a kid-friendly sandwich.

Baked Honey-Lime Drumsticks - With this recipe, it's easy to make you feel extra-special at lunchtime.

Fish and Chips - This lightened-up version will give you a favorite meal with less fat.

Mini Corn Dogs - This lunchtime munchie scores extra credit for its healthy update.

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Any suggestions on what to eat for lunch?

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Princess

I know it's pathetic but I'm 17 and can't cook. Anyways, my mom ALWAYS offers sandwiches and claims I turn everything down, but that's because it's always the same thing. Then if I say "no to everything" she goes to Wendy's. I'm tired of eating there because she literally gets it at least 4 times a week. It's giving me break outs which is the main issue. I'm not fat by any means but I'm going to the gym and want to achieve the look I want without all this junk. I also need to gain weight. She then offers yogurt which I don't even consider lunch nor is it helping me gain weight. Then she goes on to salad. Again, doesn't help with weight. I also have steak pretty much every night for dinner. Any suggestions?

Answer
I am having a baked potato for lunch today, but that is kinda a splurge on the calories.

My favorite lunch is cottage cheese with fruit, preferably canned unsweetened peaches.And a few soda crackers to go with it.

a wrap that you make yourself, with chicken and cheese and veggies would be healthy.

I buy chicken patties, and buns, and make my own chicken sandwiches. I get the patties for $2, and the buns for $1. A smear of mayo, and it is good, and cheap. Add cheese if you want to.

Make your own healthy tacos. Use ground up turkey or chicken, spice it up so you can't tell it is not hamburger. use the low cal re-fried beans. Diet sour cream, and some lettuce, tomatoes, and some mexican cheese would be good.

Homemade soup, like vegetable, or chili. Make a batch, and put it in the refrigerator, take out servings as you need them. Fix some unsweetened cornbread, or use crackers.

A healthy hot dog, kosher beef, with low cal toppings like onion, mustard, ketchup, relish, pickles, or kraut. Splurge a little and put a little chili over it.

Having steak for supper is bad. Too much cholesterol.
Learn how to prepare chicken. Saute chicken breasts, serve with some stove top stuffing and some veggies. Find other recipes that you might like, like chicken parm,
Go to Kraft Foods for help with quick and easy meals.
Look around in the store, see what is available for a balanced supper. Check out the banquet boxed meals, and Hamburger helper type things.

and beware of salad, the dressing and some of the toppings can have many calories, 1000, or 1500, according to a recent article.

One thing, your diet, and the grease and chocolate in it, does not cause acne. But a balanced diet would help heal it.

there are so many sites that give cooking lessons, on tape, that there really is not an excuse for not knowing how to cook, unless you are a straight "A" student, and taking a big course load, and play team sports too.
Go to allrecipes, or Betty Crocker. Cook's Illustrated is excellent, they tell you why they do what they do[but some of the site costs money].

When in doubt, go to the brand name website. Philadelphia cream cheese, Nabisco, Kraft, and on and on.
I wanted a recipe for catfish, so I went to the catfish farmers. Quite a number of free recipes.

What would be some good healthy meals for a diabetic truck driver on the go?

Emily24

my dad has been eating chips and sandwiches for years it's time to try some good wholesome means but ti's hard when you have to eat on the go so I need some good nutritional tasty food for a truck driver on the go that's easy to eat and fast. Please help!! for some good tips, advice, recipes whatever you got give it please .

Answer
I am diabetic too, and I know it's super hard to eat out or on the go because you don't know what it put in the food, and I just recently found out and it's been hard to figure out the amounts I need to balance everything since I love sugar and carbs! The best tip is to replace your favorites with diabetic things. Now when I bake cookies, instead of sugar I use apple sauce or splenda for example.

I bought an Atkins cookbook since they are lower in carbs but it's not the unhealthy junk the media portrays it to be, not just bacon, steak, and hot dogs.

You can make him healthy meals and freeze them in little tupperwares so he can heat them up in a microwave at a truckstop or in the truck if he has one.

Wraps are a great on the go food, for breakfast lunch and dinner. Examples:
Turkey Bacon, Eggs, Cheese on a whole wheat tortilla or pita.
Chicken, bacon, cheese, light sauce (ranch, hummus, mustard,etc) and veggies on whole wheat wrap or pita

A sandwich is just fine if he loves them, but make sure it's the healthiest possible. Whole wheat bread (make sure the first ingredient is 100% whole wheat/stone ground flour, not enriched wheat flour) it should have at least 2 grams of fiber per slice. I eat lunch at Subway almost everyday, and I just make sure to get mustard as a sauce since I know it's sugar free and no carbs, and make sure the bread is wheat or honey oat.

He should only be drinking water or crystal light if he can because this will allow him to use the sugars he does eat daily for foods he enjoys. I love pepsi but I rather drink water all day if it means I can have a small bowl of ice cream or snack cake when I want a regular dessert.


Snacks he can keep on hand
Popcorn
Peanut Butter (Great alone, or with an apple, etc-its filling, quick, and if you buy the ones with only peanuts and salt in it it's healthy too)
Veggies/hummus
Soups
Whole grain bagels/english muffins
*I didn't include fruits because my Dr. says for me it counts as a sugar since Im not on meds and don't want to be.

Since he is on the road so much he needs to make sure he gets enough exercise as that helps lower blood sugar and improve circulation.

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Healthy sandwich?Any recipes, ideas out there?

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Q. I'm going to the grocery later to buy wheat bread, I've been always making tuna melt sandwich and im kinda tired of it. Do you know any other EASY and and low in carb sandwich recipes? Thanks

Answer
SUGGESTIONS FOR SANDWICH FILLINGS:
Cheese & pickles.
Smoked turkey breast with Swiss cheese and mayonnaise on a whole wheat bread.
Sliced boiled eggs with sliced tomatoes. Good with chili sauce.
Roast beef with hot cheddar cheese.
Turkey, yogurt sauce, & salad.
Peanut butter, Miracle Whip, & sliced bananas.
Onion & tomato. Sprinkle with salt.
Garlic & tomato. Sprinkle with salt.
Onion, tomato, garlic, & green pepper. Sprinkle with salt.
Chicken, bacon, & mayo on toasted whole grain bread.
Egg salad, sprouts, & shredded carrots.
Turkey, mayo, whole cranberry sauce, chopped walnuts, &/or chopped purple
grapes on whole grain bread.
Pita bread stuffed with your favorite ingredients.
Egg, pickle, & mayo.
Beef & mustard on rye.
Camembert, sweet chili sauce, & romaine leaves. Spice it up with ground pepper.
Roasted veggies on whole wheat.
Hardboiled eggs & bacon with tomato chutney.
Salmon, cream cheese & capers.
Turkey, salad, & basil.
Tuna, mayo & sprouts.
Mozzarella, lettuce, red onion, & hot chili oil.
Blue cheese & figs.
Grilled Mozzarella & roasted red pepper.
Sliced cucumbers, alfalfa sprouts. mayo, tomatoes & lettuce in a Pita Pocket.
Smoked turkey, alfalfa sprouts, cranberry sauce, & mayo on whole grain bread.
Tuna fish sandwich, one of the flavored Miracle Whips, tomato, & lettuce on a
Kaiser roll, & a pickle on the side.
Shredded chicken, mayo, shredded cheddar cheese, spice it up with your favorite
seasonings & put it on a bun. Wrap in foil & heat in oven about 10 min.
Sliced chicken, mayo, pine nuts, grilled peppers, Parmesan & spinach.

Any suggestions on what to eat for lunch?

Q. I know it's pathetic but I'm 17 and can't cook. Anyways, my mom ALWAYS offers sandwiches and claims I turn everything down, but that's because it's always the same thing. Then if I say "no to everything" she goes to Wendy's. I'm tired of eating there because she literally gets it at least 4 times a week. It's giving me break outs which is the main issue. I'm not fat by any means but I'm going to the gym and want to achieve the look I want without all this junk. I also need to gain weight. She then offers yogurt which I don't even consider lunch nor is it helping me gain weight. Then she goes on to salad. Again, doesn't help with weight. I also have steak pretty much every night for dinner. Any suggestions?

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I am having a baked potato for lunch today, but that is kinda a splurge on the calories.

My favorite lunch is cottage cheese with fruit, preferably canned unsweetened peaches.And a few soda crackers to go with it.

a wrap that you make yourself, with chicken and cheese and veggies would be healthy.

I buy chicken patties, and buns, and make my own chicken sandwiches. I get the patties for $2, and the buns for $1. A smear of mayo, and it is good, and cheap. Add cheese if you want to.

Make your own healthy tacos. Use ground up turkey or chicken, spice it up so you can't tell it is not hamburger. use the low cal re-fried beans. Diet sour cream, and some lettuce, tomatoes, and some mexican cheese would be good.

Homemade soup, like vegetable, or chili. Make a batch, and put it in the refrigerator, take out servings as you need them. Fix some unsweetened cornbread, or use crackers.

A healthy hot dog, kosher beef, with low cal toppings like onion, mustard, ketchup, relish, pickles, or kraut. Splurge a little and put a little chili over it.

Having steak for supper is bad. Too much cholesterol.
Learn how to prepare chicken. Saute chicken breasts, serve with some stove top stuffing and some veggies. Find other recipes that you might like, like chicken parm,
Go to Kraft Foods for help with quick and easy meals.
Look around in the store, see what is available for a balanced supper. Check out the banquet boxed meals, and Hamburger helper type things.

and beware of salad, the dressing and some of the toppings can have many calories, 1000, or 1500, according to a recent article.

One thing, your diet, and the grease and chocolate in it, does not cause acne. But a balanced diet would help heal it.

there are so many sites that give cooking lessons, on tape, that there really is not an excuse for not knowing how to cook, unless you are a straight "A" student, and taking a big course load, and play team sports too.
Go to allrecipes, or Betty Crocker. Cook's Illustrated is excellent, they tell you why they do what they do[but some of the site costs money].

When in doubt, go to the brand name website. Philadelphia cream cheese, Nabisco, Kraft, and on and on.
I wanted a recipe for catfish, so I went to the catfish farmers. Quite a number of free recipes.

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What are some tasty but healthy recipes i can make?

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Titanic

My dad is concerned about his health so he asked me to find some healthy recipes. Do you know any that taste great but are healthy?

Thanks.
P.S I already know fruits and veggies and water are good for you. But what else?

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The main thing is to eat balanced meals.

Breakfast:
Oatmeal is GREAT for getting rid of cholesterol.
100% Orange juice (no sugar added-red the container), or grape juice (no sugar added).
One piece of toast.

Lunch:
Healthy sandwiches.
Hot stews or soups in wide mouth thermoses for at work (don't forget the spoon).
Cold chicken salads in wide mouth thermoses for work/school (don't forget the fork and crackers).
Fruit for dessert.

Dinner:
A balanced plate such as:
One meat/or fish/or chicken/or turkey (no to sausages).
One vegetable.
One starch which can be rice, or potatoes, or beans, or corn.
Fruit for dessert.
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1. At your grocery store, buy the sealed PRE-COOKED meats that come is small packages such as the following. You can make two or three meals out of them:

Beef tips with gravy,
Roast with gravy,
Pork roast,
Chicken,
Baked ham,
Pork chops,
Meatloaf,
etc.

Just heat in your microwave; directions are on the packages. You will find these packages in the cold section (not the freezer). Ask a clerk to help you find these. They are delicious.

Use these for your meat dish with a side dish or two of canned or frozen vegetables, beans, potatoes or sweet potatoes which can all be found on shelves or in the freezer section and they are already cooked.
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You can now buy bags of different flavors of precooked rice that you put into your microwave for a minute or two. These are on shelves at the grocery store. We like the chicken flavored best of all. Have a clerk help you find them.
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Real mashed potatoes that come in a bag...add water, butter, milk. Delicious. Read the directions.
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Buy top brand cans of stew for each person. Serve with cornbread, crackers, or toast.
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Soup and a grilled (fried) cheese sandwiches. Go to this video to see how to make a quick grilled cheese sandwich:
http://startcooking.com/video/326/Grilled-Cheese-Sandwich
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Omelet with Cheese - Video:
http://startcooking.com/video/326/Grilled-Cheese-Sandwich
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You can buy all types of salad greens in large packages now. Buy the ones that have been pre-washed. Add your own dressing which you can buy in bottles.
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2. The top brands of microwave frozen dinners are very good now. These come in single servings or in family sized bags. Follow directions. Look for the words "No Preservatives" marked on the box or package.
Just add a canned or frozen vegetable as a side dish.

Top brands of dinners that are found on shelves. No fridge needed. Add water, microwave. These are good to take to school or work. Follow directions on the containers.
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3. Video On How To Cook A Rib Eye Steak on Stove Burner (turn on your sound), click this link:
http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-make-rib-eye-steak
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4. Supermarket deli's have pre roasted chickens, fried chickens, roast beef, and side dishes. You can stop in on the way home and grab a quick dinner to take home. I buy their roasted chicken often...they are delicious.
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5. Buy a crock pot. You put everything into the pot in the morning, set it on low for 8 hours, and your dinner will be ready for you when you come home in the evening! I kid you not. Be sure to read the instruction booklet.
There is a recipe booklet that comes with the crock pot. You can buy crock pots at places such as your grocery store, Walmart, and etc.

Here are 1,160 crock pot recipes:
http://www.cooks.com/rec/search?q=crock+pot

DON'T FORGET TO PLUG IT IN! This happens more than you would think. lol

6. Salads. All types:
http://southernfood.about.com/od/saladrecipes/Salad_Recipes_Salads_and_Dressings.htm

Healthy sandwich?Any recipes, ideas out there?

Skitams

I'm going to the grocery later to buy wheat bread, I've been always making tuna melt sandwich and im kinda tired of it. Do you know any other EASY and and low in carb sandwich recipes? Thanks

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SUGGESTIONS FOR SANDWICH FILLINGS:
Cheese & pickles.
Smoked turkey breast with Swiss cheese and mayonnaise on a whole wheat bread.
Sliced boiled eggs with sliced tomatoes. Good with chili sauce.
Roast beef with hot cheddar cheese.
Turkey, yogurt sauce, & salad.
Peanut butter, Miracle Whip, & sliced bananas.
Onion & tomato. Sprinkle with salt.
Garlic & tomato. Sprinkle with salt.
Onion, tomato, garlic, & green pepper. Sprinkle with salt.
Chicken, bacon, & mayo on toasted whole grain bread.
Egg salad, sprouts, & shredded carrots.
Turkey, mayo, whole cranberry sauce, chopped walnuts, &/or chopped purple
grapes on whole grain bread.
Pita bread stuffed with your favorite ingredients.
Egg, pickle, & mayo.
Beef & mustard on rye.
Camembert, sweet chili sauce, & romaine leaves. Spice it up with ground pepper.
Roasted veggies on whole wheat.
Hardboiled eggs & bacon with tomato chutney.
Salmon, cream cheese & capers.
Turkey, salad, & basil.
Tuna, mayo & sprouts.
Mozzarella, lettuce, red onion, & hot chili oil.
Blue cheese & figs.
Grilled Mozzarella & roasted red pepper.
Sliced cucumbers, alfalfa sprouts. mayo, tomatoes & lettuce in a Pita Pocket.
Smoked turkey, alfalfa sprouts, cranberry sauce, & mayo on whole grain bread.
Tuna fish sandwich, one of the flavored Miracle Whips, tomato, & lettuce on a
Kaiser roll, & a pickle on the side.
Shredded chicken, mayo, shredded cheddar cheese, spice it up with your favorite
seasonings & put it on a bun. Wrap in foil & heat in oven about 10 min.
Sliced chicken, mayo, pine nuts, grilled peppers, Parmesan & spinach.

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Any ideas for cooked chicken recipes?

Q. I cut up chicken and cooked it last night. My husband ended up bringing home dinner. Any ideas or healthy recipes that are kid friendly also. Thanks!

A. I have made this with chicken before...

Leftover Turkey Soup

Recipe Rating: * * * * *
Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 30 min
Makes: 6 servings, 1 cup each

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 medium carrot, sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
1 Tbsp. oil
2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) chicken broth
2 cups water
1 env. GOOD SEASONS Italian Salad Dressing & Recipe Mix
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
1/2 cup bite-sized pasta, uncooked

COOK onion, carrot and celery in hot oil in large saucepan 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
STIR in chicken broth, water and dressing mix. Bring to boil.
ADD turkey and pasta; cover. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until pasta is tender.

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Our Favorite Chicken Salad

Recipe Rating: * * * *
Prep Time: 5 min
Total Time: 5 min
Makes: 2 servings

1 cup shredded cooked chicken (3 oz.)
1/2 cup sliced celery
1 Tbsp. KRAFT Mayo Real Mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

MIX chicken, celery, mayo and sour cream. Serve with TRISCUITS Crackers or on a sandwich roll.

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Dijon Chicken Salad Sandwich

Recipe Rating: * * * *
Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 15 min
Makes: 8 servings

4 cups chopped cooked chicken
1-1/2 cups chopped celery
1/2 cup KRAFT Mayo Real Mayonnaise
1/4 cup GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
8 lettuce leaves
16 slices rye bread

MIX chicken, celery, mayo, mustard, lemon juice and pepper until well blended.
PLACE 1 lettuce leaf on each of 8 bread slices.
COVER evenly with the chicken salad; top with remaining bread slices.

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I like to add cooked chicken to Zatarain's boxed rice. I especially like to add it to the Jambalaya and Red Beans and Rice. It's a one pot meal.

I also shred it and simmer it with salsa and use it for tacos, burritos, or nachos.

My husband shreds it and then sautes some onions until tender, adds bbq sauce and the chicken. He simmers it until everythig is hot and then makes a sandwich with it.

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What are some good healthy meals for a 13 year old?

Q. Be specific!
Breakfast, lunch,snacks, dinner, treats, drinks?
Be specific!
Recipes and links too please!?
Vegetarian here!

A. Watch for excessively processed(lunch meats, mayonaise, margarine, some salad dressings) salt added, high fat foods.Restrict carbonated soft drinks, sodas, candy, cookies, and fast food.Learn to read product labels. Follow portion control, low sugar, low fat-lots of fruit and vegetables, lean cuts of fish and meat. Artifical sweetners should be avoided.

Breakfast: fruit, low fat yogurt, whole grain cereal with 1 or 2 % low fat milk, 100% juice(no sugar added), oatmeal with fruit and no more than 2 teaspoons of raw sugar, occassionally a poached or soft boiled egg with whole grain bread with 1 tbspn real butter, or with peanut butter and honey

Lunch/ dinner: fresh fruit, steamed vegetables, 4 oz broiled boneless skinless chicken breast, fish filets, tuna, lean beef or turkey breast. Pasta with tomato based sauces. Homemade soups.

Snacks and treats: fresh fruit and vegetables, all natural fruit snacks and fruit roll ups, string cheese, low fat,and salt crackers, peanut butter, whole fruit spreads, sandwiches of whole grain bread, vanilla wafers, molasses, or ginger bread cookies(any low fat, low sugar varieties).

Drinks:water, 100% fruit juices, 1 or 2% low fat milk, herbal teas(hot or iced) lightly sweetened.

This doesn't mean an occassional piece of candy, chocolate chip cookie, pizza or hamburger can't be had, these just shouldn't be first and constant fare.

As for recipes follow the above guidelines. Suggestions: Grill meats and steam vegetables then season with herbs and spices. Use as natural ingredients as you can get: raw sugar, nothing with high fructose sugar or syrup, sea salt(has trace minerals and natural iodine), watch for added salt, too.

Hope this helps. Good luck and God Bless.

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What healthy meals can you make and freeze for the week?

Q. I like chicken, shrimp, beef, etc...just no pork.
Recipe for your favorite would be great.

A. I love this non-traditional chili made with canned tomatillos, green chilies and white beans. It goes together quickly, can be prepared in advance and leftovers freeze beautifully. The optional toppings add fresh color and bright flavor. Serve with brown or white rice, if desired.

WHITE TURKEY CHILI
Serves 6 to 8
Ingredients
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 pounds ground turkey breast
1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
1 (28-ounce) can tomatillos, drained and chopped
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles, drained
1 small jalapeno, seeded and finely sliced
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3 cups cooked Great Northern beans, drained
Chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional)
7 teaspoons grated Monterey Jack cheese, for garnish (optional)
7 teaspoons sour cream, for garnish (optional)
Method
Heat 1/2 tablespoon of the oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add turkey and cook, stirring often, until browned. Transfer to a bowl and return pot to heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, bell pepper and onion and cook until softened and golden brown. Return turkey to pot and add coriander, cumin, oregano and salt. Stir well to combine. Add bay leaf, tomatillos, chiles, jalapenos and broth, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 45 to 50 minutes. Gently stir in beans and cook for 30 minutes more. Stir in cilantro, ladle chili into bowls and garnish with cheese and sour cream, if you like.

Other cooked meals or entrees that freeze well are meatballs (either Italian style or Swedish; beef or turkey Meatballs), Meatloaf, Lasagna, Chicken Parmigiana, Veal or Beef Rollatine, Beef stew without the potatoes. Meatloaf and meatballs also make great hero sandwiches or turn them into Shepherds pie which also freezes well. The filling for chicken pot pies freezes well; just defrost the filling and top with refrigerated crescent or biscuits and bake until hot and bubbly or just serve the filling over toast.

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