Thursday, November 12, 2015

S'more cobbler



Adapted from: www.createdby-diane.com/2011/08/smore-cobbler.html

Serves: varies

1 box chocolate cake mix
1 c. Milk* (Almond, rice, soy)
15 oz. Chocolate pudding
1/2 c. Margarine
6 Graham crackers, whole
1/2 c. Coacoa nibs
40 lg. Marshmallows
Chocolate sauce (garnish)

Directions:

1. Blend together milk, pudding mix; then placing into a well greased 13x9 baking dish.

2. Place broken in half graham cracker over top of pudding mixture, leaving space in between each one.

3. Adding in 1/2 c. Coacoa nibs.

4. Spread across the dry cake mix, place about 1 Tbsp. margarine on top of the dry mixture.

5. Bake in oven at 350 for about 25 min, mixing the mixture a tidbit until no dry patches.

6. Adding on the marshmallows and bake for about 8-10 min, until marshmallows are slightly golden brown. Doll cobbler up with chocolate sauce, once cool.

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Buffalo style meatloaf



Adapted from: http://www.motherthyme.com/…/…/buffalo-chicken-meatloaf.html

This recipe will take you where no other recipe has taking you before, As this recipe has been adapted into a much leaner recipe.

Serves: 8

1 1/2 lb. ground extra lean turkey
1 c. dried bread crumbs
1/3 c. celery, diced (about 1 rib)*
1/3 c. bell pepper, diced*
1/3 c. crumbled gorgonzola cheese
1/4 c. white onion, diced*
1/2 c. milk (Rice, Soy, Almond)
1/2 c. Rooster sauce (Asian Hot Sauce)
1 lg. egg (egg substitute)
1/2 tsp. Course Himalayan salt
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. fresh parsley, chopped*
1/4 tsp. fresh dill, chopped*
1/4 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
Pinch of black pepper
Pinch of Cayenne Pepper
Living Better Topping:
3 Tbsp. Rooster sauce (Asian Hot sauce)
1-2 Tbsp. crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1-2 Tbsp. crumbled blue cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350. Spray your loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside.

2. In a large bowl mix ground turkey, bread crumbs, celery Gorgonzola and onion, bell pepper.

3. In a small bowl whisk together milk, hot sauce, egg, salt, garlic powder, parsley, dill and pepper.

4. Pour in wet ingredients into turkey mixture and mix until well blended.

5. Place mixture in prepared loaf pan and firmly press.

6. Brush remaining hot sauce and bake in preheat oven for 1 hour or until internal temperature reaches 165 degree Fahrenheit.

7. Sprinkle with additional Gorgonzola cheese, blue cheese and continue to cook until cheese is melted, give about 5 minutes.

8. Remove from oven and allow to set for 10 minutes before serving.

Living Better Fresh, with Fresh ingredients
* Bell pepper's
* Onions
* Celery
* Parsley
* dill

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Money Saving tip Tuesday: Cooking Spray



* Picture from: inspirationformoms.com

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 Second edition of Money saving tips for this November edition. I will be bring you different Money saving tip's daily on saving cash in your wallet, every Tuesday.
1. Whoa whoa! don't toss that glass empty spray bottle out, better yet save it for you're cooking oil. Just simply filling up the spray bottle with the cooking oil of your choice, and there no need to splurge on the cooking oil already in the can. - you will be surprised at how much time,and money saving; I just saved you.
Now if you don't have a glass spray bottle no worries, you can find them at any store you shop at for less-(* hint, hint: $ general, or Dollar tree)
2. Does you're cheese grater have you in a sticky situation? Well not anymore. I will put your brain at ease with this one,and make your life more simpler to, and how ? Just spray your cheese grater with cooking spray before grating your cheese.And no more stuck on cheese on that grater.
3. Do you have leftover that will stick to your plastic container? Why not spray the inside of you're container, before applying your leftover into them. And Bam less stickish you have to worry about when it comes to cleaning.
4. Are you like me when it comes to peeling garlic? Spray your hands with a little bit of cooking spray, and lubricate your hands before peeling garlic. This also works when your making Rice Crispy treats too.
5. Put the De in grease for your utensil, to keep sticky food from sticking while your prepping for a meal.
Continue to stick around for more Money Saving Tips, every week and don't forget to "Share" as well as "Comment", you're support really counts.

Monday, November 9, 2015

Hot Out Of The Oven....Coffee



* Picture from: en.wikipedia.org

*Note:Please continue to read this blog article.

Living Better Cafe is bring you Fresh out of the oven news, that you're going to love. That no other blog source will ever take you close into the story.
I say more good reasons to love L.B.C, not only are you revising original recipes. Your saving money while eating the way you want in a healthier way.
Welcome to Hot Out Of The Oven food news, I have yet another edition of food news coming straight from no other source but, Living Better Cafe of course.
As you have read through many editions of (H.O.T.O), since I have started this food news addition. You have became more wiser about what you buy,and place into your mouth. While I am very happy to continue to keep "Hot of the oven" going as much as you keep enjoy reading it every Monday.
In this edition I will be covering the Fact's, and Myths; plus Benefit's of Coffee. As most of the world consumes this beverage each,and every day.
BUT, what is the fact an Myth behind this Addicted drink? Don't worry I will cover it and have you rethinking more healthier, I Hope.
You say a cup of coffee in the morning may give you more energy in those early arrival mornings but, did you know that coffee is one of the main cause's of insomnia; so if you have a case of insomnia than you want to break away and grab for a slight different beverage.
Mr. Coffee has it's down perks especially if you have medical condition, like high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid, or suffer from anxiety. Did you know that? Caffeine may help protect brain cells from the damage that causes Parkinson’s, dementia, and Alzheimer’s. And the antioxidants in coffee could help prevent liver disease.
While Caffeine does not do the body good,Yes we may get our quick fixes from it but; the caffeine causes more damage then what our eyes can't see. Let's talk about people who have Osteoporosis, the caffeine is causing more harm to their bone's then anything. So, You want to strengthen those bone's then weakening them.
Coffee is said to have good benefits to but, what are they? I will cover those in the bottom line.
Feeling shorten of breathe (B.K.A - Asthma), drinking coffee with no sugar or honey- just opt out all sweetener for better relief; now this works for some (may not work for all)- like myself. The cause behind this may cause Jitteriest,as it's just a short fixes and does nothing for a long term relief.
As for some, coffee has became the brains nicotine and can be quite hard to break away. While there are study's that have shown that it does boost your brain power but, how true can it be?
researcher say before a test drinking a cup of Joe; can also sharpen memory and keep you alert.
But, if it makes you too jittery, mixing the regular with decaf, or drink it with your breakfast. Just to help keep your brain power going.
As there are Myths after myths on coffee, did you know? that coffee acts as a constipation reliever, Yes this is actually true.
The looking to go on a slim trim:
Caffeine in coffee is to believe to help speed up your metabolism and fat-burning, which helps lower your risk of type 2 diabetes and obesity. And black coffee is one of the lowest-calorie drink choices around.
WOW There is way to many Fact's and Myths surrounding Mr. Coffee there will be a Part 2 to this story...........coming soon!



Sunday, November 8, 2015

Lemon Pancake muffins



Adapted from:http://katincooks.com/2009/04/14/stuffed-pancake-cupcakes/

Why just have pancakes for breakfast when you can have them, as muffins instead.

Serves: 6

2 c. Pancake mix
1 c. milk * (Almond, Rice,Soy Milk)
2 eggs* egg substitute
1/2 stick Margarine
12 Tbsp. cream cheese with lemon juice mixed in
confectioners sugar for sprinkling
syrup (Your choice)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Generously oil the muffin pan to coat the bottom & sides of a 12-muffin tin with margarine. Make pancakes according to you're recipe you're following.

3. Filling each cup in the muffin tin half-way. Add 1 tbsp of filling to the middle of each muffin, then cover with the remaining pancake mix. Bake 20 minutes.

4. Remove from oven, place on serving dish & use a flour sifter to sprinkle with sugar. Serve with warm syrup.

Saturday, November 7, 2015

Zucchini-Carrot Tots



Adapted From: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/07/zucchini-tots.html

Why settle for Tater tots when you can have a much healthier version.

Serves: 3 (Makes: 4 Tots)

Non-stick cooking oil
1 pkg. c. Zucchini, grated
1 egg* egg substitute
1/4 med onion, minced
1/4 med carrots, grated
1/4 c. breadcrumbs
1/4 tsp. Course Himalayan Salt
1/4 tsp. freshly cracked pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic powder

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 F.

2. Using non-stick cooking spray, and spray baking sheet.

3. Grate the zucchini, carrots into a clean dish towel until 1 pkg c. Wringing out all the excess water out from the zucchini, discard excess water from zucchini, in a medium bowl, blend in pepper, Salt, garlic.

4. Spoon about 1 Tbsp. of mixture in your hands and roll into small ovals. Place mixture onto the cookie sheet and bake for 16 to 18 minutes, turning Zucchini -carrot tots halfway though cooking until golden.

Living Better Suggestion:
* If you want a more cheesy taste add 1/4 c. (cheese of you're choice) As you can also use vegan cheese with theses.

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Mediterranean Paella



Adapted from: http://www.food.com/rec…/mediterranean-chicken-paella-167122

Lets step out of our comfort zone and into a more uptown feel. This dish is quick and easy to make without the worries of reading the back of a box.

Serves: 4

3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. fresh minced garlic
1 tsp. dried chili pepper flakes ( to taste)
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 c. frozen artichoke heart, thawed (or use canned drained)
3⁄4 c. sliced pitted olive (green or black)
1 (14 oz.) can chicken broth
1 c. water (or use 1 c. chicken or vegetable broth with the a 14-ounce can)
1 c. uncooked long-grain brown rice
1 tsp. Course Himalayan salt (to taste)
1⁄2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. old bay seasoning
1 pinch saffron thread
black pepper
2 c. cooked extra lean turkey, chopped
3⁄4 cup fresh green pea
1 c.Stew tomatoes
Directions:
1. In a large skillet over medium heat add oil.
2. Add in onions, garlic, bell pepper and chili flakes saute for about 3 minutes.
3. Add in artichokes and olives; cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
Add in broth and water; bring to a boil.
4.Add in the uncooked rice, salt and paprika; mix well, then add in saffron; season with black pepper cover and simmer over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes.
5.Add in the cooked turkey and peas, Tomatoes; mix to combine; cover and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender and the peas are cooked through.
6.Season with salt and pepper
7.Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
*Note: feel like going seafood tonight substitute the chicken and make it a clam/ shrimp/or even better "Lobster" ..... Just run with it on a budget.