Tadpole Soup

Living Better Cafe, knows how cold the weather is. So, why not create this hot bowl of Tadpole soup. As this soup has, a unique spin on, Egg drop soup. But, made with, using poached eggs.

Serve: 5

5 c. Chicken broth, or vegetable broth
1-1/4 (oz.) Pkg. Seaweed
5 eggs
2-1/2 tsp. Crushed red pepper flakes
2 Tbsp.- 1-1/2 tsp. Rice wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. - 2 tsp. Course Himalayan salt

Directions:

Poached eggs:

1. Fill a medium size sauce pan with 2-3 inches of water, and allow the water to come, to a boil over high heat. Reducing the heat down to medium- low, pour in the rice wine vinegar and salt, and keeping the water at a light simmer.

Soup:

1. Add broth inside of a sauce pan, and crushed red pepper flakes, allow to come to a boil.

2. Add in poached eggs, and serve with seaweed.

Egg drop Chicken Soup

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Today Living Better Cafe Presents...Coffee Talk is coming to bring you an out-of-this-world recipe, that will have you rethinking about never stepping, your foot in another restaurant door again. So, Grab your cooking gear, and let's begin.

Wow yet another Asian cuisine!, Coffee Talk knows, you will for sure love. I Katrina can not get enough of eating Asian dishes. Especially, this dish Coffee Talk will be posting, it seems like ages ago since, Katrina has had some Asian style soup. Coffee Talk is making her so hungry. So, let's just get straight into creating this wonderful dish. So, you can enjoy it too.

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Serves: 4

You will never have to step foot another restaurant again, after creating this tasty soup. Why Coffee Talk took a different yet unique spin on this too. Let's call this: "Egg drop Chicken soup"

4 c. Chicken broth, divided
1/8 tsp. ground ginger
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives
1/4 tsp. Course Himalayan Salt
1 1/2 Tbsp. Cornstarch
2 eggs
1 egg yolk
5 oz. chopped cooked chicken breast
2/3 c. sliced carrots
1/3 c. chopped celery
Hot Chili oil (drizzle a few drop into your bowl, when comes time to serve.)

Direction:

1. place 3/4 c. of broth aside, and pour the remaining into a large sauce pan. Add in the salt, ginger, and chives, veggies, and chicken into the sauce pan bring a rapid boiling point. In a small mixing bowl, combine 3/4 broth and cornstarch until cooperated smoothly, and set aside.

2. In a different small mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and egg yolk together using a fork. Slowly drizzling in the egg, a little at a time from the fork,or whisk into the boiling broth mixture. The egg should cook quickly once it hits the broth. Stir in the cornstarch mixture gradually until the soup reaches the consistency you want.

Lion Head Soup

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Today Living Better Cafe Presents...Coffee Talk is coming to bring you a recipe that, you never knew exist by revealing the Top secret ingredient, and Living Better Cafe Presents...Coffee Talk knows you are going to enjoy every secret that been reveled.

But, before Coffee Talk lets the secret out, Katrina has a story she wants to share. Why take it away Katrina. Why I do not mind if I do.

Hello my followers, Why don't I introduce myself again. My name is Katrina, and I am the blogger behind both Living Better Cafe and Coffee Talk. Yes I enjoy eating food like, I hope you all enjoy eating as much as I do. Well, I of course have a story to share with you, as I hope you enjoy reading this wonderful story. This story however about this recipe. It was a fall or winter day, when my mother was in the kitchen cooking up this dish, which I tell you was yummy. I became excited watching her prepare everything that goes into this dish. When I looked down to read a book and in the book it said: "Lion Head Soup", I grew even more exited because it was something different, and I love trying new dishes. Especially, this dish right here. And no there really is no real lion head in the soup, as Coffee Talk will post very soon. So, after the dish was completely finished cooking, I of course eat the soup and feel in love with it. So, Why don't I hand it back over to Coffee Talk.

Thank You Katrina :) Why that's a very nice story there, and now it's time for Coffee Talk to show you something furthermore about this recipe. Lion Head is just the name of this Shanghai-style meatball. What an Asian style cuisine!, As this recipe calls for "Pork", Which Coffee Talk will substitute it for Turkey, or Chicken.


Serves: 4

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1 lb. ground lean turkey
1 egg
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger
1 tsp. course Himalayan salt
2 green onions, chopped and separated
1 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
1 head of Napa Cabbage, cored and chopped into chucks
2 c. low sodium vegetable broth
1 Tbsp. Soy sauce
2 c. water, if needed
2 tsp. sesame seed oil
1 tsp. Crushed red pepper flakes


Directions:

1. Blend together the ground turkey, egg, cornstarch, ginger, salt, and half of the chopped green onions together in a bowl. using a wooden mixing spoon. Set aside.

2. In a wok,heat the e.v.o.o over high heat. When the oil is good and hot, place the Napa cabbage in and begin to fry, stirring constantly, until cabbage begins to wilt, for about 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the broth, water, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat down to medium.

3. Use a small or medium size Ice cream scoop, to form the meat mixture into 1-inch meat balls. Drop them into the boiling soup. After you have added in the last meatball, cover with a lid and allow to simmer for about 10 minutes. After 10 minutes begin to taste, and adjust to your tastes. Finishing it off with a garnish, Green onions and drizzle of sesame seed oil and crushed red pepper flakes.

Chicken and Dumpling

The Taste Of..... Ireland

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Before Living Better Cafe begins posting your recipe, for today. Katrina Smith would like to share a story with you all. First I Katrina want to say thank you all for sticking around. I am so glad you're enjoying getting recipe's every day, of the week. Before for I get to my main reason, I am here. I want to tell you, once again about my camera is still not working. Therefore, I am in the process of getting one because picture's help draw people to the recipe more, than a post without pictures. So, I just want to give you the low down on what's going on with that. Before, I hand it back over to Living Better Cafe, I hope you enjoy this recipe. Now back to you Living Better Cafe.

Chicken and Dumpling

Serves: 6

2 cans condensed cream of chicken
3 c. water
1 c. celery
2 onions, cut into quartered
1 tsp. Course Himalayan Salt
1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning
1/2 tsp. Cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. granulated garlic
1/2 tsp.fresh dill
4 skinless chicken breast halves
5 carrots, sliced
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas, or fresh peas from out of the pod
4 potatoes, quartered


Directions:

1. In a large dutch oven pot, add in cream of chicken, water, chicken, celery, onions, salt, poultry seasoning and cayenne pepper, fresh dill.cover the pot and cook on low heat for about 1 1/2 hours.

2. While still cooking add in the carrots, and the potatoes: cook for 30 minutes.

3. In a different dutch oven pot cook, the chicken until no longer pink. Remove chicken from the pot and shredded. add in the peas and allow to cook for about five more minutes,until all ingredients blend together.

Inexpensive dumplings, just buy pre made biscuit dough and break them into small/ large sizes into the soup. And your ready to go.

Bloomin onion

Universal Fair:

Adapted from: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/almost-famous-bloomin-onion-recipe.html

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Serves: 4

Why spend more money going out to, Outback steak house when you can simply enjoy the taste of, Bloomin Onion in the comfort of your own home.

*Note: you can also use Mayonnaise, that is if you prefer.

Sauce:

2 Tbsp. Vegannnaise
2 Tbsp. sour cream
1 1/2 tsp. ketchup
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp. drained horseradish
1/4 tsp. paprika
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Course Himalayan salt and freshly ground black pepper

Blooming Onion:

1 lg. sweet onion, such as Vidalia (about 1 pound)
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 Tbsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. Cajun seasoning
Freshly ground black pepper
2 lg. eggs
1 c. milk
1 gallon vegetable oil
Course Himalayan salt

Directions:

Blend together all of the dip ingredients in small to medium size mixing bowl, cover and refrigerate.

Slice the onion . Whisk in the flour, cayenne, paprika, thyme, oregano, cumin, Cajun seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl. In a small dept bowl, whisk in the eggs, milk and 1 cup water.

Place the onion in a separate mixing bowl, cut-side up, and pour all of the flour mixture over top. Cover the bowl with a plate, then shake back and forth to distribute the flour. Check to make sure the onion is Completely coated, especially between the "petals." Lift the onion by the core, turning over and pat off the excess flour; reserve the bowl of flour.

Using a slotted spoon, fully submerge the onion in the egg mixture (spoon on top, if needed). Remove and let the excess egg drip off, then repeat the flouring process. Allow the onion to chill in the refrigerate,while the oil heats up.

Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven pot over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer reaches 400 degrees. Pat off excess flour from the onion. Using a wire skimmer, carefully lower the onion into the oil, cut-side down. Adjust the heat so the oil temperature stays close to 350 degrees. Allow the onion to fry for about 3 minutes, then turn the onion over and cook until golden, about 3 more minutes; drain on paper towels. Season with salt and serve with the dip.

Making the Bloomin' Onion

1. Cut off 1/2 inch from the pointy stem end of the onion, then peel.

2. Place the onion cut-side down. beginning at 1/2 inch from the root, making a downward cut all the way through to the board.

3. Repeat to make four evenly spaced cuts around the onion.

4. Continue slicing between each section until you have about 16 evenly spaced cuts.

5. Turn the onion over and use your fingers to gently separate the outer pieces away from each other.

Everything monkey bread

Adapted from: All new cookbook for Diabetics & their families.

If you love Everything bagels, I bet you would go Banana's for this recipe.

Serves: 1 loaf (16 slices)

1 pkg. dry yeast
1 c. warm water (105 to 115 degree)
3 c. all purpose flour, divided
1 tsp. Himalayan salt
1 Tbsp. Margarine, Melted
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. fresh parsley
1 tsp. poppy seed
1 tsp. dried onion
1/8 tsp. pepper

Directions:

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl; an allow to stand for about 5 minutes.

2. Blend together 1 1/2 c. flour and salt, adding to the yeast mixture, stirring well. Gradually stir in remaining 1 1/2 c. flour to make dough stiff.

3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface;cover and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Knead 8 to 10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Place dough in a bowl coated with non-stick cooking spray, turning to grease top. cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts. 1 hour or until dough doubles in size.

4. Combine margarine,garlic, parsley, poppy seeds, dried onions, and pepper. Stirring well. Roll dough into 1 1/2- in size balls, and dip each into the margarine mixture. Layer balls of dough in a 10-in ring mold. ( Following step 3, on keeping away from draft) Bake at 375 for 25 to 30 minutes. Allow to cool in pan for 5 minutes; before serving.

Mock Shrimp Salad

Adapted from: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/16859/moms-shrimp-macaroni-salad/

Serves: 8

1 c. Macaroni noodles
1 Tbsp. Finely chopped scallions
1 Tbsp. Bell pepper, chopped
1/2 c. Celery, chopped
3/4 c. Plain yogurt
1/4 c. Sweet relish
3/4 c. Prepared mustard
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp.Celery seeds
1 tsp. prepared horseradish
2 oz. Surmi Imitation shrimp (you can use shrimp,if your not allergic)
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
Fresh cracked black pepper (To taste)

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil with salt, add in the noodles and let cook until the way you like it; drain well.

2. In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine scallions, bell pepper, celery, yogurt, sweet relish, horseradish, parsley, celery seed, pepper flakes,black pepper and shrimp. Fold the macaroni into the mixture. Cover and chill at least 3 hours, or until ready to serve.

Oriental Thai Pasta Salad

Oriental Thai

Thai Beef 

Serves: 1

1 pkg. Ramen Noodles
1 - 2 Tbsp.Peanut Butter (Chunky or Creamy)
1- 2 piece(s) garlic clove,chopped thinly
1 pkg. Oriental seasoning package * (If making Thai Beef use the Beef Seasoning Package)
2 c. water
Directions:

1. Boil 2 c. water in a small sauce pot. Add noodles (I like to separate the noodles) because it makes it look like you have more. Cook for 3 minutes or how ever you like it, stirring occasionally.

2. Remove from heat, and drain the water. Then add in cold water to stop the cooking process and drain. Add in Peanut Butter, seasoning package and garlic. Stir until well incorporated, and serve.



Living Better Cafe Tip:

Ramen seasoning package's come in handy for other meal purposes also.

* Adds flavor to homemade soups,stews, Sauce's
* Making your own marinade
* Add flavor to other dishes as well. But, do pay close attention to the sodium content. 800 mg within one package alone, and 33% Daily Value.


Note:

Sorry if your looking for the Asian Pasta Salad with Oyster sauce dressing. Consider checking Asian Pasta Salad.

Money Saving Tip Tuesday

Welcome to another edition of Money Saving tips.
In this edition I will be sharing some cool tips that won't break your bank, and will keep you smiling from ear to ear all the time.
Once again thank you for sticking around for, this Third edition of money-saving tips for this March edition. I will be bring you different money-saving tip's daily on saving cash in your wallet, every Tuesday. This week on money-saving tip's Living Better Cafe wants to, help you save more cash in your wallet than ever before. This week I will be giving you a Money saving recipe, yes! making delicious meals within side the comfort of your home, or wherever you maybe can also save "YOU" Money!

Yes, once again I am bring you an inexpensive recipe that, I know will keep you and you're wallet happy. I just want to share with you that it, really all depends on where you shop for all the ingredients.

Imitation lobster pasta Salad

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This yummy creation will have you, and your guest coming back for more.

Serves: 5

1 (8 oz.) pkg. bow-tie pasta
2 stalks celery, chopped
10 oz. Imitation lobster
1/2 c. - 1 Tbsp. Shredded carrots
1/2 c .- 1 Tbsp. Soybeans (Edamame)
1/2 c. - 1 Tbsp. Cherry tomatoes, chopped
1/2 c. - 1 Tbsp. Black olives, chopped
1/2 tsp. Course Himalayan salt
1/8 tsp. Freshly cracked pepper
1/8 tsp. poppy seeds
1/2 c. - 2 Tbsp. Plain yogurt

Directions:

1. Bring a medium pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes; rinse under cold water until cool and drain.

2. In a medium size bowl, add chopped celery, lobster, carrots, tomatoes, soybeans and olives. While pasta is cooking.

3. In a medium bowl, whisk together yogurt,salt, poppy seed and pepper. Add in the pasta, celery, lobster,carrots,tomatoes, soybeans and olives. And stir until completely incorporated. Chill in refrigerator until time to serve.

Crescent bites

Adapted from: http://normalcooking.com/2012/11/18/crab-filled-crescent-bites/

How much fun can you have with Crescent rolls? especially if your looking for something on the go. This recipe will hit the right spot.

Serves: 24

1-8 oz. Crescent roll dough
3 oz. Cream cheese, softened
1/4 c. Low fat plain yogurt
3/4 c. Imitation crab meat,chopped
2 Scallions, chopped
1/4 tsp. Crushed red pepper flakes
3/4 c. Shredded carrots
3/4 c. Celery, finely chopped
1/4 c. Shredded cheese (if not enough add more)
Himalayan salt & Freshly ground pepper (to taste)
egg white (Optional)

Directions:

1. Pre heat oven to 375. Spraying a baking sheet with non stick cooking spray.

2. Unroll out the crescent roll dough on a clean work surface. pinching the seams to seal and roll using a rolling-pin to build an equally balance rectangle. cut them into 6 rows by 4 rows.

3. In a small glass bowl,combine Cream cheese, Yogurt, Crab meat, Scallions, red pepper flakes, carrots, celery and cheese. Add in Salt and pepper to taste. separate crab mixture even among the squares. pick up a corner, folding the dough over the filling mixture, and tuck tightly underneath the filling. Rolling opposite corner and roll; to seal. Transfer to baking sheet. using pastry brush, brush egg whites over crescents.

4. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Buffalo chicken salad egg rolls

Money Saving Tip Tuesday

Welcome to another edition of Money Saving tips.
In this edition I will be sharing some cool tips that won't break your bank, and will keep you smiling from ear to ear all the time.
Once again thank you for sticking around for, this first edition of money saving tips for this March edition. I will be bring you different money saving tip's daily on saving cash in your wallet, every Tuesday. This week on money saving tip's Living Better Cafe wants to, help you save more cash in your wallet than ever before. This week I will be giving you a Money saving recipe, yes! making delicious meals within side the comfort of your home, or wherever you maybe can also save "YOU" Money!
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Adapted from: http://www.smells-like-home.com/…/buffalo-chicken-egg-rolls/

Serves: 12

1 c. skinless, boneless chicken breast, shredded
1 tsp. Paprika
1 c. Chopped celery
2 Scallions, chopped
1 c. Peanuts, chopped
1 c. shredded cabbage
1 tsp. Course Himalayan Salt
1/2 - 2/3 c. hot sauce
4 oz. crumbled blue cheese
12 egg roll wrapper, or spring roll wrappers
Freshly ground pepper (to taste)

Directions:

1. preheat oven to 400. place silicone baking mat onto baking sheet, or line with parchment paper.

2. In a medium sized bowl, blend together chicken with 1/2 c. hot sauce, adding in 2/3 if chicken has soak up most of the sauce. Add in paprika and salt. Blend in celery, onion, and peanuts. and mix until completely incorporated . Season with black pepper to taste.

3. Place egg roll wrapper onto a clean work space, with one corner facing your direction and spread just about 1 Tbsp. of cabbage evenly across the wrapper. using a spoon, or a small ice cream scoop. Add about 2 Tbsp. of chicken mixture then 1 Tbsp. cheese.

4. Assembly to making egg roll, pulling the corner closets to you up towards the center of the mixture and wrap it under the mixture. Fold in the right and left corners, sealing the ends with a dab of water. Rolling the egg roll away from your directions, Then gently nestling the egg roll into itself to keep its form. Repeat this process until all wrappers are filled.

5. Lightly spray the top of the egg roll wrappers with non- stick cooking spray and bake for about 12 to 17 minutes, making sure to flip egg rolls over halfway through, or until golden brown. Serve with sweet and sour sauce, or Ranch dressing.

Money Saving Tip Tuesday

Welcome to another edition of Money Saving tips.
In this edition I will be sharing some cool tips that won't break your bank, and will keep you smiling from ear to ear all the time.
Once again thank you for sticking around for, this first edition of money saving tips for this March edition. I will be bring you different money saving tip's daily on saving cash in your wallet, every Tuesday. This week on money saving tip's Living Better Cafe wants to, help you save more cash in your wallet than ever before. This week I will be giving you a Money saving recipe, yes! making delicious meals within side the comfort of your home, or wherever you maybe can also save "YOU" Money!

Yes, once again I am bring you a inexpensive recipe that, I know for sure will keep you and you're wallet happy. This recipe you all have seen displayed here at "Living Better Cafe", and some have seen it displayed at "Coffee Talk". While I just could not hold it back any longer so, here goes the recipe. But, before I present the recipe to you all. I just want to share with you that it, really all depends on where you shop for all the ingredients. Now don't just admire the photo, go sink your tastes buds into this delicious recipe and come back; to tell the world about what you think.

Apple-Potato Slaw with Lemon pepper vinaigrette

Serves: 8

2 lbs. russet potatoes
1/2 tsp. Shredded carrots
1/2 tsp. Shredded cabbage
1/2 tsp. Shredded apples
1/4 tsp. Freshly minced garlic


Directions:

1. Bring a large pot with salted water to a boil. Add in potatoes and allow to cook until tender and firm, for about 15 minutes. Drain, and allow to cool before chopping.

2. In a large mixing bowl, blend together potatoes,carrots, cabbage, apples, garlic. Mix well and serve with Lemon pepper vinaigrette.

Lemon Pepper Vinaigrette

Serves: 8

1/2 c. White wine vinegar
1/2 c. Olive oil
2 tsp. Coconut sugar
2 tsp. Lemon Pepper
2 tsp. Course Himalayan salt

Directions:

1. In a medium sized bowl, combine vinegar, oil, sugar, lemon pepper and salt. Pour into a glass jar and shake well.

Pizza "Pig in a blanket" dog

Inspired by: Pizza and Corn dogs

First I want to share with you how I became inspired by, coming up with this recipe. We all know there are two main foods everyone seems to love, and they are of course "Pizza" and "Corn dogs". As this is one of the most consumed foods topped in America. Therefore I became inspired by, both of these's foods and now I am bringing you a much healthier version of the two-(Pictures will be coming soon). * Note: you can even make this with breakfast sausage, or even vegetarian sausage.

Serves: 10

1 pkg. (16 oz.) Hot dogs
1- 3/4 (10 oz.) pkg. refrigerated biscuit dough
1/4 c. - 1 Tbsp. Tomato sauce
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 lb. Mozzarella cheese
1/8 tsp. Freshly grounded pepper
1- 3/4 Fresh basil, torn
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes





Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. roll biscuit dough out and spread tomato sauce, cheese, oregano, basil, red, and ground pepper.

3. Cut the dough into crescent style, then wrap the hot dog around to form a piggy in the blanket.

4. Bake in preheated oven until biscuits are brown, for about 10 to 15 minutes.

Sloppy Joe potato bake

Adapted from:  http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/cheesy-chili-hash-brown-bake

Serves: 8

1 1/2 lbs. extra lean ground turkey
1 (15.5 oz.) can sloppy joe sauce
1 (15 oz.) can Chili with beans
1/2 (30 oz.) shredded potatoes (about 4 c.)
2 c. (8 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
2 c. (8 oz.) shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
2/3 c.red bell pepper, diced
1 1/3 Tbsp. minced garlic
1/3 c. jalapeno peppers, diced




1. Preheat oven to 425. brown turkey in a large dutch oven skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, for about 7 to 10 minutes or until meat crumbles and is no longer pink. Stir in sloppy joe sauce and chili with beans.

2. Spoon chili mixture into a lightly greased oven proofed 10-oz. bowls. Topping mixture with shredded potatoes.

3. Bake, covered, at 425 for 30 minutes; uncover and bake for another additional 10 minutes more,or until browned and crispy. Sprinkle with cheese, and bake for about 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted.

Chicken and Bacon poppers

Adapted from: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/65671/jalapeno-popper-chicken/

Serves: 5

1 1/4 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c.- 2 Tbsp. shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 c.- 2 Tbsp. shredded pepper jack cheese
1/2 c. - 2 Tbsp. crumbled bacon
2 - 1/2 Jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
5 (6 oz.) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 1/4 c. Panko breadcrumbs
1/4 c.- 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil


Directions:

1. Blend together the cream cheese, mozzarella cheese,Pepper jack cheese,bacon and jalapenos in a small bowl.

2. Cut a horizontally slit through the thickest side of each chicken breast, and fill with 1/4 of the cheese bacon mixture. Secure with toothpicks.

3. Roll the chicken breasts in bread crumbs to coat. Heat the oil in a dutch oven skillet over medium-high heat, and cook chicken breasts until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, for about 8 minutes per side. Using an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165.

French Onion Soup

Serves: 1

1 c. sliced onions
1 1/2 tsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. Margarine
1 Beef flavor ramen packet
Course Himalayan Salt
Freshly grounded pepper
1 slice French bread
1 slice provolone cheese
1/2 slice Swiss cheese, diced
1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp. Fresh thyme

Directions:

1. Melt Margarine with olive oil in an 8 quart stock pot on medium heat. Add onions and continually stir until tender and translucent. Do not brown the onions.

2. Add beef flavor, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 30 minutes.

3. Heat the oven broiler.

4. Carefully Ladle soup into a oven proof safe serving bowls and place one slice of bread on top of each. Layer each slice of bread with a slice of provolone, Swiss and Parmesan cheese. Place bowls on cookie sheet and broil in the preheated oven until cheese bubbles and browns slightly.

Buffalo style French fries

Adapted from: http://tidymom.net/2013/buffalo-fries/

Do you enjoy the taste of buffalo wings? Why not try these buffalo style French fries.

Serves: 4-6

1 1/2 bags frozen french fries
1-2 Tbsp. Vegetable oil
1 tsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. cayenne powder
ground pepper to taste
1 c. buffalo wing sauce
1-2 Tbsp. margarine
1 1/2 c. sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 c. blue cheese, crumbled
1/2 c. Pepper jack cheese
3 green onions, sliced
1 Tbsp. chopped chives
1 Tbsp. Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions:

1. preheat oven to 450, Spray a large baking sheet with non stick cooking spray. Using a large bowl, add french fries and drizzle with oil. Add garlic salt, cayenne powder and pepper. Use a wooden spoon to stir fries until well coated with oil and seasonings.

2. Place seasoned fries in a single layer on baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes on middle rack, turning fries half way thru. While fries are baking, use a small saucepan heat buffalo sauce and margarine over low heat until warm and margarine is liquefied.

3. Remove fries when crispy, turn oven to high broil and make sure you have a rack in the highest position. Leaving potatoes on the pan, drizzle with buffalo sauce then sprinkle with cheddar cheese and blue cheese, pepper jack evenly over the top.

4. Place pan of potatoes under broiler and watch closely until cheese is melted and bubbly , should only take about 2-3 minutes.

5. Remove, let cool for about 2 minutes, then sprinkle with onions and chives.
Serve with crushed red pepper flakes and ranch dressing, and Live Happy!

Lion Head Soup

Adapted from: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/135367/chinese-lions-head-soup/

Lion Head is a dish from the Huaiyang cuisine of eastern China, consisting of large meatballs (about 7–10 cm in diameter) stewed with vegetables. This dish taste quite delicious as my mother has made this dish before. this isn't her recipe but, I have found this dish on a different site and have adapted it.

Dumplings

serves: 4

2/3 c.All-purpose flour
1 1/4 tsp. Baking powder
3/4 tsp. Pure cane sugar
1/4 tsp. Course Himalayan Salt
2 tsp. Margarine
1/3 c. Milk* (Rice, Soy, Almond Milk)

Directions:

1. Blend together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in medium glass bowl. Cut in margarine until crumbly. Stir in milk to make a soft dough (you do not want mushy).

Lion Head Soup Based

Serves: 4

1 lb. Lean ground turkey
1 egg
1 Tbsp. Cornstarch
2 tsp. Sesame seed oil
1 Tbsp. Freshly minced ginger
1 tsp. Course Himalayan Salt
2 Scallions, chopped
1 Tbsp. Vegetable oil
1 Head Napa cabbage, cored and cut into chunks
2 c. Low- fat or low -sodium broth (you're choices)
2 c. Water, or as needed
1 Tbsp. Soy sauce
Dumplings

Directions:

1. combine the ground turkey, egg, cornstarch, 2 teaspoons of sesame oil, ginger, salt, and half of the chopped scallions together in a bowl. Using your hands to mix until the ingredients are evenly distributed. then Set aside.

2. Heat the oil in a wok over high heat. When the oil is hot, fry the cabbage, stirring constantly, until cabbage begins to wilt, for about 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the broth, water, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat down to medium.

3. Use a ice cream scooper to form the meatball mixture into 1 inch balls. Drop meatball and dumplings into the boiling soup. When the last ball has been added, cover with a lid and simmer for 10 minutes. Taste, and adjust salt before serving. Garnish with remaining scallions and a drizzle of sesame oil.

Note: When placing the dumpling's into the soup, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes without the lid; before adding the meatballs.

Pumpkin Salmon salad

A great perfect fall salad with an awesome taste, that you can add along side any main course.

Serves: 7

1/2 c. plus 2 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. raisins
7 granny smith apples, peeled and shredded
3 1/2 c. Shredded pumpkin
7/8 (14.75 oz.) can Salmon, drained
3 1/2 scallions, chopped
1/4 c. plus 3 Tbsp. low fat plain yogurt
Course Himalayan salt & ground pepper (to taste)
Sesame seeds (to garnish)- optional

Directions:

1. Combine apples, raisins, scallions, pumpkin, salmon, yogurt, salt and pepper in a large bowl and mix well. Chill before serving.

Thai Grilled Tuna salad

Adapted from: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/asian-sesame-seared-or-grilled-tuna-gluten-free/?scale=6&ismetric=0

serves: 6
6 (6 oz.) Tuna steaks
1 Tbsp. 1-1/2 tsp. sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced, or ( for extreme flavor, add more)
3 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
1 cup Thai-style peanut sauce
1/4 c.- 2 Tbsp. soy sauce * Tamari
3 Scallions, sliced thinly, divided
3 Tbsp. sesame seeds, or to taste
1 Tbsp. -1-1/2 tsp. Vegetable oil
3 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
Cayenne pepper to taste
Himalayan Salt to taste


Directions:

1. Whisking together Vinegar, sesame oil, peanut sauce, soy sauce, ginger, Scallions, basil, and garlic in a bowl until marinade is completely blended well. Placing tuna steaks in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or so.

2. . Removing tuna from the marinade -(don't reuse the marinade). sprinkling sesame seeds onto the tuna, and press the sesame seeds into the tuna until coated completely.

3. using a frying pan, heat vegetable oil over high heat until oil gets hot; cooking tuna until completely cooked, 30 seconds to 5 minutes per side.

4. Transfer onto a paper towel to absorb excess oil, sprinkling with just a pinch of Himalayan salt, Cayenne pepper. Slice and serve over a salad with your favorite salad dressing.