Fried Chicken vs. Creamy Chicken

 Fried Chicken

Chicken Thighs or Legs

Flour, Eggs, Breadcrumbs

BBQ seasoning, Garlic Powder, 

Onion Powder, Black Pepper, Paprika

Oil

-Recipe-

Preheat oven to convection roast (325 degrees)

Add seasonings to flour and mix

Add a few oz. of water to eggs and whisk in a bowl

Lay Panko on a large plate

Coat chicken in flour

Dip chicken in eggs wash

Coat chicken in breadcrumbs

Lay chicken thighs on baking sheet

Drizzle oil on baking sheet

Bake in oven for 45 minutes to an hour

Flip chicken every 15 minutes

*Protein, Carbohydrates*

Served with Mashed Potatoes

Mashed Potato Recipe

Healthy Alterations: #fixthedish

• Use eggs whites instead of whole eggs in the egg wash to cut calories
• Use Panko instead of breadcrumbs. Panko is a product that contains few ingredients and are not crazy chemical names that you can't pronounce.
• Use extra virgin olive oil because it is an unsaturated fat that is healthy for you such as Omega 3.
• Use whole wheat flour and whole wheat breading to ensure your body servings of whole grain.

Creamy Chicken

On the lighter side:

Chicken Tenderloin

Whole Wheat Flour

Basil, Oregano, Thyme

Sage, Black Pepper, Seasoning Salt

Sauce Recipe

Roma Tomatoes

Soft Mozzarella Cheese

- Recipe -

Preheat Oven to 325 degrees (convection roast)

Mix in seasonings to a plate of flour

Coat Chicken in flour

Place Chicken Tenderloins in ceramic or glass pan (w/ lid)

Pour Sauce over the chicken

Wash and cut tomatoes into slices

Lay tomato slices on top of Chicken

Sprinkle Basil over tomatoes and chicken

Top with slices of soft mozzarella cheese

Bake with a lid for half an hour

*Protein, Fruit, Calcium*

Served with mixed vegetables and herb rice

3 Good Choices:

• Chicken is always a good choice for protein because it is white meat. White meat is a leaner source of protein that contains less fat, but it has the nutrients and amino acids your body needs.
• Topping with Roma Tomatoes adds a serving to fruit to your dish to allow your body to experience multiple food groups. Not to mention the fantastic taste of those oven roasted tomatoes!
• Whole wheat flour is a nice touch to the chicken to add some carbohydrates to your meal that do provide your body with whole grain, which contains nutrients and whole grain makes the nutrients stay in your body longer.

This weekend I wanted to make chicken into something special for my family. I remember as a kid eating Kentucky Fried Chicken on a Friday night, but I decided that I wanted to make own, and I knew that would be healthier.A good tasty breading baked to perfection that everyone in my family loved more than any fast food restaurant! Yum! I also happened to have leftover Alfredo sauce from when I cooked Chicken Alfredo, and I honestly just didn't want to waste it. After all, I actually ending up making a delicious dinner that everyone found quite exciting. Leftovers can be something amazing if you get creative with food, after all, food is an art!

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For more creative Chicken Recipes, check out these links

Chicken Tenders vs. Lemon Chicken

Chicken Enchiladas vs. Chicken Wrap

Chicken Soy Stir Fry

BBQ Chicken Salad

Chicken Potato Casserole vs. Grilled Chicken

Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Chicken Rice Casserole

Pasta Bake vs. Chicken Alfredo

Pasta Bake

Bow Tie Pasta

Italian Sausage

Pasta Sauce

1/2 cup Cream

Green Pepper, Onion, Red Pepper

Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil leaves

Italian Seasoning Blend

Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

-Recipe-

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Boil pasta until tender

Brown Italian Sausage in seasoning blend

Wash and dice all the vegetables

Saute Onions and garlic for 5 minutes

Add peppers for another 5 minutes

Add tomatoes and basil leaves for 5 minutes

Add 1/2 a cup to cooked sauce and stir

Drain pasta and put in a casserole pan

Drain grease from meat and lay meat on top of pasta

Add vegetable mixture on top of the meat

Pour sauce over everything

Sprinkle with extra seasonings and cheese on top (optional)

Bake for twenty minutes

*Calcium, Vegetables, Fruit, Protein, Carbohydrates*

*Served with Bruchetta*

Healthy Alterations: #fixthedish

• Use whole grain pasta or brown rice pasta to ensure your body receives servings of whole grain
• Use lean meat, or turkey meat to cut calories
• Use a creamy almond or cashew milk in substitute for cream to avoid lactose (sugar) and cut calories, but still maintain the creamy taste
• Shred your own cheese vs. pre-shredded cheese to avoid potentially harmful preservatives

Chicken Alfredo

On the lighter side:

Chicken Breast

Whole grain fettuccine Pasta

 2 cups Silk or Almond Milk

(Silk milk isn't as sugary)

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1 cup shredded Asiago Cheese

Black Pepper, Salt, Parsley

-Recipe-

Chicken Recipe

Boil Pasta until tender

Heat milk on medium heat in a saucepan

Add butter and whisk until butter is melted

Add cheese and whisk until thick

Add seasonings to desired taste

Serve pasta with Chicken and extra Cheese

*Protein, Calcium, Carbohydrates*

*Served with Lemon Chicken*

3 Good Choices:

• Using a whole grain pasta provides your body with essential nutrients that would be lacked in a white grain pasta
• The Almond milk is low calorie and does not contain the lactose sugar in a normal milk, and contains less fat than cream. And the unsalted cream butter is natural for your body and provides calcium, and it is not a fake butter produced out of chemicals in a laboratory
• Serving with chicken breast is a smart lean meat that ensures your body with protein

These two are some of my favorite pasta dishes! The pasta bake is actually my favorite sauce. I order it at any restaurant that I can, and make it myself every dance I get. I love the casserole taste that the pasta bake has, and it makes the pasta have so much more flavor and texture. I actually make the sauce using garden fresh basil, peppers, and tomatoes. I actually had a good garden season this year that allowed me to make food using my own fruits and vegetables. I encourage you to try a small garden next year, or try making sauces from scratch instead of using a jar. The sauce actually doesn't take me as long as I would think. It takes me less time than boiling noodles, and home-made sauce allows me to customize to my own liking.

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Cheesy Garlic Bread vs. Bruchetta

Cheesy Garlic Bread

French Bread

Olive Oil

Parmesan Cheese

Basil

Garlic 

- Instructions-

Slice French Bread

Drizzle Olive Oil on bread

Mince Garlic Cloves and sprinkle on top of bread

Sprinkle shredded cheese on top

Add minced Basil on top of cheese

Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes

*Carbohydrates, Calcium*

Healthy Alterations: #fixthedish

• Use deli cheese over pre-shredded cheese
• Pre-shredded cheese contains preservatives to allow for a longer shelf life, which can be harmful chemicals
• Use extra virgin olive oil
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil contains unsaturated fats, which are good fats for your body such as Omega-3 which is helps muscle growth.
• Use natural or organic garlic and basil
• My Basil is garden fresh, and garden vegetables/spices contain more nutrients than a canned or packages spice/vegetable. I've actually found that fresh spices have more flavor, but that is my opinion.

Bruchetta

On the lighter side:

French Bread

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Roma Tomatoes

Basil

-Instructions-

Cut French Bread into slices

Drizzle Olive Oil on top

Add diced Roma Tomatoes

Add Basil (Minced)

*Carbohydrates, Fruit*

3 Good Choices:

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil is always a good choice because it contains fats that are good for your body and can actually help with muscle growth! They are unsaturated fats such as Omega 3.
• Using garden fresh vegetables is also a good choice, I used tomatoes and basil from my own garden in the backyard and I encourage you to try that next year as well. But always try for natural and organic vegetables at the supermarket, they contain more nutrients than a vegetable in a can.
• The dish overall is a fantastic choice for a side dish or appetizer to add some fruit to your meal! A lot of people are loading their plates with protein, but it's always a good idea to expose yourself to all food groups as well.

I, for one, do not have time to make my own bread, but I do go to a local bakery to buy fresh bread instead of shelf bread. I love recipes like bruchetta because it allows me to make the dish my own. Even though I didn't make the bread myself, I love serving a platter of bruchetta in the center of the kitchen table, and it feels like we're eating a restaurant. I love adding my own garden food to spice things up and make a dinner into something really special for my family and I. Cheesy garlic bread tastes great too, but it's nice to have both options to mix up the dinners as well.

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Crusted Smoked Pork vs. Pork Chop

Crusted Smoked Pork

Smoked Pork Chops

Flour, Eggs, Panko

Oil

Pepper, Parsley, Garlic, Rosemary, Thyme

Onion Powder

Lemon Wedges, Parmesan Cheese, and Tomatoes

-Recipe-

Add seasonings to flour on a plate

Whisk eggs with water in a bowl

Add cheese to panko on a plate

Tenderize Pork Chops

Coat in flour, soak in egg wash, coat in panko crumbs

Saute in Oil

Serve with Garnishes

*Protein, Carbohydrates, Fruit*

Healthy Alterations: #fixthedish

• Use egg whites instead of whole eggs in the egg wash to cut calories
• Use whole grain flour in order to assure your body receives servings of whole grains
• Panko is cleaner, and contains less chemicals and not a lot of ingredients filled with words that you cannot pronounce

Pork Chop

On the lighter side:

Pork Chops

Whole Grain Flour

Pepper, Parsley, Garlic, Rosemary, Thyme

Onion Powder

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

-Recipe-

Tenderize Pork Chops

Add seasonings to flour

Coat pork chop in flour

Saute in Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Top with extra seasonings if you'd like

*Protein, Carbohydrates*

Served with Baked Chips

Baked Chips Recipe

3 Good Choices:

• Whole grain flour is always a good choice because you are feeding your body the essential nutrients that you need
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil contains good fats such as Omega 3, and unsaturated fats
• There is an abudance of protein in this pork chop, which is good to assure your body, but try servings with lots of vegetables and fruit to allow your body those nutrients as well.

A little something about myself is that I hate pork! And I'm from Iowa, the pork state! How ironic, right? Well, when I am able to serve it with lemon, tomatoes, and a good breading, it makes the dish a little better in my eyes with a bit of juicy fruit. I loved mixing it up with two different pork chops this week and allowing myself to choose which one I liked better. Although the plain chop is better for you, I loved the Crusted Smoked Pork! I'd love to know which one you guys preferred!

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Carbonara vs. Lasagna Roll-Ups

Carbonara

12 oz Fettuccine Pasta

10 oz Baby Spinach Leaves

12 Strips Bacon

1/2 Small Diced Red onion

4 Garlic Cloves

2 eggs

1 cup Parmesan Cheese

Parsley, Basil, Garlic Salt, Black Pepper

 - Recipe -

Whisk eggs and cheese together in a small bowl

Boil pasta in a large pot

Fry bacon, but do not drain grease when done

Dry Cooked Bacon pieces with a paper towel

Chop Bacon finely

Saute Chopped Onions and Minced Garlic in Bacon Grease

Cook until Onions are soft

Add drained pasta to grease and toss with tongs

Add spinach and toss until spinach is cooked

Add egg & cheese sauce on top
Toss until cheese is melted

Top with bacon and seasonings

*Protein, Carbohydrates, Vegetables, Calcium*

Healthy Alterations: #fixthedish

• Use whole grain pasta or brown rice pasta to ensure you are receiving nutrients from your pasta
• Use Turkey Bacon to cut calories and fat
• Drain Bacon Grease and substitute with chicken broth or olive oil instead
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil is an unsaturated fat
• Use Deli cheese, not pre-shredded cheese
• Pre-shredded cheese contains preservative in order to allow for a longer shelf life
• Preservatives are not natural and are usually chemicals that you cannot pronounce

Lasagna Roll-ups

On the lighter side:

16 whole grain Lasagna Noodles

10 oz Spinach Leaves

Ricotta Cheese

Tomato Basil Sauce

1 pound ground Italian sausage

Soft Mozzarella Cheese

Garlic powder, basil leaves, black pepper

-Recipe-

Boil Lasgagna Noodles

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Brown Italian Sausage w/ seasonings

Lay Lasgagna noodles on a large cutting board

Add spoonfuls of ricotta cheese and spread across

Sprinkle on Cooked Italian Sausage

Spoon small amounts of sauce

Add leaves on top

Roll up into a burrito and repeat

Lay roll-ups in pan

Pour remaining sauce on top

Lay slices of soft Monzerella on top

Sprinkle with basil

Bake for 20 minutes in oven

*Protein, Carbohydrates, Fruit, Vegetables, Calcium*

Sauce Recipe

3 Good Choices:

• Adding lots of vegetables and fruit is always a good choice, load the sauce with onions and tomatoes, but that extra spinach is going to fuel your body with vitamins
• Using whole grain noodles ensures your body with rich whole grains instead of a carb that offers no nutrients
• Fresh slices of soft Monzerella from the deli does not contain the amount of preservatives that are in a bag of shredded cheese at the store. The cheese is truly fresh and good for you

I am not going to lie to you, but carbonara is not the best thing for your body for sure. But any dish can become healthier or a completely fueling lean dish if you are able to make the right choices and include your own substitutions. It is more important to nourish your body with all vitamins and food groups, than to eat a plain lean dish that doesn't have much to offer. So go ahead and eat the comfort food of carbonara and bacon once in a while, but try organic versions of it. But try a lighter dish for lunch, or the next day. It is all about balance and moderation.

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Chicken Casserole won yesterday's poll!

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Chicken Casserole vs. Grilled Chicken

Chicken Casserole

4 Chicken Breasts

4 Potatoes

4 Garlic Cloves

4 Tomatoes

1/2 Onion

1/2 Red Pepper, 1/2 Green Pepper

2 Celery Stalks

1 cup Green Beans

Chicken Broth, Milk

Flour

Shredded Colby Jack Cheese

2 Green Onion Stalks

Red pepper, Parsley, Black Pepper, Salt

- Recipe -

Wash and Chop all vegetables

Saute Vegetables together in a large pan

Cook until every vegetable is extremely soft

Saute Chicken separately in another pan w/ lid

Add 2 cups chicken broth to vegetables

Bring to boil

Add 1 cup of milk

Simmer after 5 minutes

Thicken with flour and cheese

Add diced chicken and stir until thick

Top with seasonings

Scoop with ladle into bowls

Add cheese and green onions as garnish

*Protein, Calcium, Vegetables, Carbohydrates, Fruit*

Healthy Alterations: #fixthedish

• Use Red potatoes vs. Russet Potatoes
• Red Potatoes are lower in calories and contain more essential vitamins like calcium and potassium
• Try Organic Vegetables or Vegetables from a Farmer's Market
• Keep your eye out on vegetables that are not sprayed with pesticides for more fresh, healthy produce that contains more nutrients.
• Use skim milk to cut calories
• Use Deli cheese, not pre-shredded cheese
• Pre-shredded cheese contains preservative to allow for a longer shelf life. Preservatives are just harmful chemicals to your body.
• Don't forget to substitute bleached flour for whole wheat flour to avoid chemicals and enjoy rich servings of whole grain for your body.

Grilled Chicken

On the lighter side:

Chicken thigh and leg

Lemon Juice

Olive Oil

Garlic, Black Pepper, Red Pepper

Mustard, Salt, Ginger

- Instructions -

Thaw chicken breast

Glaze generously with lemon juice/Olive Oil

Roll in seasonings thoroughly

Set in gallon bag in fridge for two days

Grill on the grill for over half an hour

*Protein*

*Served w/ Mashed Potatoes & Grilled Sweet Potatoes*

Mashed Potato Recipe

3 Good Choices:

• Grilling is a healthy alternative for cooking your food because it does not involve your meat or vegetables sitting in a puddle of oil. Simple drizzle or brush a little to allow a crisp outside to your food, but allow the fire to cook thoroughly through to the center.
• Lemon Juice is a good substitution for wet marinades. The Lemon Juice allows you to use less oil on your dish, but gives tons of flavor packed into the liquid that allows your species to stick to the chicken.
• Serving your dish with lots of vegetables is always a good choice. As you can see, I have half my plate as vegetables here, allowing my body to be fueled with all kinds of nutrients and vitamins. Sweet Potatoes contain potassium, calcium, riboflavin (all good things for your body), but I also have a mixture of vegetables on the side ensuring that my body is filled with every nutrient that it needs.

Chicken doesn't have to be a plain dinner, spice it up! Mix it up! I love making risottos/rice or casseroles with chicken to mix in some vegetables and fruit to create a new taste. However, grilled chicken is quite the tasty dinner at my house, especially if it is marinated ahead of time to pack flavor, but I'm still able to mix it up by trying different vegetables and throwing in a side of perhaps mashed potatoes. So, don't be afraid to try something new with your dish or as your main dish.

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Turkey Fettuccine won yesterday's poll!

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Spaghetti Pasta Bake vs. Turkey Fettuccine

Spaghetti Pasta Bake

Brown Rice Spaghetti Noodles

Tomato Sauce

Cottage Cheese

Mozzarella Cheese

Pizza Sauce

Ground Turkey

- Recipe -

Preheat oven

Boil water and cook the noodles

Blend cottage cheese in a blender

*makes it have an ideal consistency*

Cook ground turkey in a pan

Add tomato sauce to the cooked noodles and stir

Add in the blended cottage cheese and mix

Add to a square pan

Sprinkle a layer of mozzarella cheese over top

Cover with a light layer of pizza sauce

*makes the dish sweet*

*Carbohydrate, Protein, Fruit, Dairy*
Sauce Recipe

Healthy Alterations: #fixthedish

• Use ground turkey
• Ground turkey is leaner and has more health benefits than ground beef. Experiment with any type of meat or make this dish vegetarian! 
• Make your own sauce
• Making your own sauce is much healthier than buying a canned, pre-made  sauce, and it's easy as well! 
• Brown Rice Noodles
• Brown rice noodles are a great alternative to your regular 'white' noodles, or even 'whole wheat' noodles, as the whole grain taste that kids(or adults) may be pesky about is hardly present. They are also full of health benefits! 

Turkey Fettuccine

On the lighter side:

Diced Turkey 

Noodles

Milk

Salt

Parmesan Cheese

Mozzarella Cheese

Flour

Herbs

- Recipe -

Boil water and cook the noodles

In medium saucepan, combine cheeses and milk

Stir until melted and combined, add flour

Add in your choice of herbs

Once noodles are cooked and drained, add to saucepan

Add in cooked, diced turkey

*Carbohydrate, Protein*

Salad previously featured 9/8/2015

Salad Recipe Here

3 Good Choices: 

• Served with a side salad
• No heavy sauces
• Just a light, but filling, fettuccine!  
• Perfectly balanced meal
• You have a Carbohydrate from noodles, protein from turkey, and a full serving of veggies from the side salad!

Pasta can be nurtition if you lay low on the sodium, but throw in vegetables and fruit to not only make a better taste, but a healthier dish. My sister loves a good pasta dish before a soccer game or tournament to keep her energy going for a long time. Why not try a new pasta dish for a big race? Try and make it lean with some lean turkey, every dish can surely be customized. Put your own touch on it and let us know over social media or in the comments how you make a dish your own.

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Mashed Potatoes won yesterday's poll!

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Mashed Potatoes vs. Baked Chips

Mashed Potatoes

Red Potatoes

Unsalted Butter

Milk

Garlic & Rosemary Seasoning, Ground Mustard

Garlic Salt, Garlic Powder, Black Pepper

- Instructions -

Cut potatoes into fourths

Boil until they break when pierced

Use stand mixer or electric mixer to whip

Add 1 tbsp of butter per potato

Add oz of milk per potato

Add seasonings in desired amount

*Carbohydrates. Calcium*

*Served w/ Paremsean Crusted Steak*

Crusted Steak Recipe

Healthy Alterations: #fixthedish

• Use Red potatoes vs. Yellow Potatoes
• They contain less calories and starch
• Use unsalted cream butter vs. "fake" butter
• Natural cream butter does not contain the chemicals in a "fake" butter," which is made in a laboratory setting. Not to mention that unsalted butter contains no sodium to help your body.
• Add sweet seasonings to your potatoes 
• Such as a ground mustard to avoid using a gravy on top, which saves so much calories and gravy just isn't healthy for you

 Baked Chips

On the lighter side:

Potatoes

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Salt, Pepper

- Instructions -

Use a vegetable slicer in order to have potato slices

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Place parchment paper on a large baking pan

One potato uses one large pan

Spray or bush olive oil on parchment paper

Lay potato slices on pan

Spray or brush tops of slices with olive oil

Bake until chips begin browning (10 minutes or so)

Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss in a bowl when dry

*Carbohydrates*

3 Good Choices:

• Using a low calorie potato or an organic potato that does not contain pesticides. Red potatoes are less calories than a yellow potato, and organic potatoes do not contain harmful chemicals that are sprayed before entering your grocery store.
• Use extra virgin olive oil, instead of canola oil. Extra Virgin Olive Oil is less calories and made out of vegetables. 
• Baking potato chips is so much healthier than frying potato chips. There is such a small amount of oil brushed/sprayed on the chip vs. if the chips were laying in a pool of it and absorbing all of that oil.

Don't be afraid to eat starches or carbohydrates, they are good for you and give you lots of energy, however, there are plenty of ways to get your nutrients without loading them with unnecessary fats. Avoid the gravy and the fried chips. Try and make your own chips/mashed potatoes that could be something truly original and fond of your own taste. You will feel so much better by making quick healthy substitutions, instead of loading up on everything you know that you're not supposed to eat.

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Caramel Cake won yesterday's poll!

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Corndogs Muffins vs. Blueberry Banana Muffins

Corn Dog Muffins

1 cup corn bread

1 cup yellow cornmeal

3 tbsp sugar

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup milk

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 large egg

- Recipe -

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Place cupcake liners in cupcake pan

Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl and stir

Whisk wet ingredients together in a bowl and stir

Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients, mix thoroughly

Add cut up hot dogs into mixture

Spoon hot dogs and mixture into cup cake liners

Bake for about twenty minutes

*Protein, Carbohydrates*

Healthy Alterations: #fixthedish

• Use 2 egg whites instead of  1 whole egg
• Egg whites contain fewer calories than the whole egg
• Use organic sugar vs. Cane Sugar
• Organic Sugar is not processed like cane sugar, and organic sugar contains natural nutrients for the body. It is the healthiest way for your body to process sugar except for fruit, and it is better for your metabolism.
• Use skim milk to cut calories
• Use organic hot dogs made from natural cuts of meat for leaner, healthier protein
• Use whole grain flour to ensure your body servings of whole grain
• Bleached flour has nutrients removed from it and added chemicals

Blueberry Banana Muffins

3 Bananas 

Blue Berries

Flour

Egg

Salt

Baking Soda and Powder

Butter

Organic Sugar

~ Recipe ~

Combine flour, salt, sugar, baking powder and soda in a bowl

Peel and mash bananas in separate bowl

Scramble the egg lightly, then add to dry ingredients with melted butter

Add in bananas and blueberries

Line and spray muffin liners

Add batter to each

Cook in the oven at 350 degrees

*Fruit, Carbohydrate*

3 Good Choices

• Use of organic ingredients
• Organic sugars aren't processed to be white cane sugar. You can also use a natural sweetener, such as agave nectar or honey.  Organic eggs, bananas and blueberries are more beneficial as well because they are used with less pesticides. 
• Homemade muffins are great!
• And might I say rewardingly delicious and nutritious as well? The packaged muffins you can buy from stores are very processed and have many preservatives in them to extend shelf life and maintain freshness. They are just cupcakes in disguise with no frosting!     
• Whole wheat flour
• Whole wheat flour has its original fiber that processed white flour doesn't contain

Often, muffins that you buy from the store off a shelf are incredibly unhealthy.  We are under the impression that muffins aren't bad for us, however that is incorrect. Packaged muffin mixes are not any better.   Homemade muffins, on the other hand, are much better for you.  And why not get creative when making your own muffins, such as Corndog Muffins! 

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Lasagna won yesterday's poll!

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Caramel Cake vs. Banana Bread

Caramel Cake

Cake:

1 cup butter

2 cups sugar

4 eggs

3 cups flour

1 cup milk

2 tbsp vanilla extract

Caramel:

1/2 cup butter

1 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup milk

2 tbsp vanilla extract

Frosting:

1/2 cup butter

3 cups powder sugar

1 tbsp vanilla extract

- Cake Recipe -

Preheat Oven to 350 degrees

Grease 2 (9 inch) pans and flour

Using a stand mixer or electric mixer

Cream butter and sugar

Add eggs one at a time, cream in between

Add flour and milk alternating in 3 batches

Cream in between batches, and add vanilla

Mix one final time before dividing batter into pans

Drop pans w/ batter on the counter from a few inches off the ground

Do so several times to remove air bubbles

Bake cakes for 20 minutes

- Caramel Recipe -

Cook brown sugar, milk, and butter in a pan

Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes

Remove from heat and add vanilla

After cake is cooked and cooled, inject caramel into layers

- Frosting Recipe -

Whip butter and sugar together

Add in cream and vanilla

Add to the top of the cake

Sides are optional

Top with nuts (optional)

*Carbohydrates, Protein, Calcium*

Healthy Alterations: #fixthedish

• Use unsalted natural cream butter
• It contains calcium and is healthier for your body because it does not contain harmful ingredients and chemicals that are in "fake butter", which is made in a laboratory.
• Use organic sugar
• It is the most natural way for your body to process sugar, except for fruit. It is not as processed and refined as a cane sugar would be.
• Use unbleached or whole wheat flour instead of white flour
• Unbleached flour does not contain the chemicals used to bleach flour, and whole grain flour gives you servings of whole grains which people now a days are not always eating due to refined (white) grains, and whole grain is essential to your body and health

Banana Bread

On the lighter side:

1 cup organic sugar

1 stick unsalted butter

2 large eggs

3 ripe bananas

1 tbsp milk

1 tsp cinnamon

2 cups whole wheat flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

- Recipe -

Preheat oven to 325 degrees

Cream butter and sugar until fluffy

Use stand mixer or electric mixer

Add eggs to mixture one at a time

Beat mixture in between eggs

Add cut up bananas, milk, and cinnamon to mixture

Mix thoroughly until bananas are completely blended

Mix dry ingredients in a mixing bowl

Add dry ingredients to mixture

Mix just until flour is out of sight

Pour batter into a greased bread pan

Cook bread for an hour

Cool for 15 minutes

3 Good Choices:

• Organic Sugar is so much more natural for your body simply because it is not refined. Refined foods have nutrients taken our of them and lead them to be processed, just as grains are processed and the whole grain servings are removed.
• Use whole wheat flour simply to ensure your body is receiving all food groups and nutrients, you would not want to defy your body from one of the few needed nutrients. 
• Use a natural cream butter instead of "fake butter", it is not made in a laboratory like fake butter is. It is natural calcium for your body and your body will process it easier. Not to mention that it does not contain sodium, which is also healthier for your body to process.

Don't be afraid to change up your grocery list and try some organic or healthy alterations. Go ahead and try whole grain anything, from flour to crackers. Try organic vegetables, organic meat and eggs, or organic sugar. Simply look for things that are not processed and are natural, because it makes a cake so much healthy. Processed, refined, and factory foods are harder on your stomach, and can mess up your metabolism.

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Deep Dish vs. Thin Crust Pizza

Deep Dish

 Pizza Crust

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Mozzarella Cheese

Pizza Sauce

Toppings

(Green Pepper, Onion, Garlic, Italian Sausage, Tomatoes, Mushrooms)

Sweet Basil, Oregano, Marjoram Leaf, Garlic, Red Pepper

- Instructions -

Use a whole grain crust or make your own with whole grain flour

Brush Pizza crust w/ extra virgin olive oil before cooking

Cook pizza crust for 10 minutes

Add cheese on crust

Brown Italian Sausage or choice of meat

Saute Vegetable and fruit toppings together w/ olive oil

Add topping on top of cheese

Add canned sauce or make your own

Top w/ seasonings

*Carbohydrates, Calcium, Protein, Vegetables, Fruit*
Sauce Recipe

Healthy Alterations: #fixthedish

• Always buy whole grains to ensure that your body is receiving whole grain
• Buy whole grain flour or whole grain crust to ensure you are receiving the nutrients that you need
• Try w/ Turkey Sausage vs. Red Meat
• Turkey is easier on your intestines to process, and contains less calories
• Use fresh cheese from the deli and shred it yourself
• Pre-shredded cheese contains preservatives to give it a longer shelf life
• I used fresh soft mozzarella and laid it in slices on my pizza

Thin Crust Pizza

On the lighter side:

Whole grain Pizza Crust

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Natural Sea Salt Sauce

Fresh Deli Cheese

Toppings

(Green Pepper, Onion, Spinach, Tomatoes, Turkey Sausage)

Marjoram leaf, Sweet Basil, Oregano, Red Pepper

- Instructions -

Brush crust w/ olive oil

Bake pizza crust for 10 minutes ahead of time

Add sauce, then cheese

Saute meat ahead of time

Saute fruits and vegetables all together

Add topping on top w/ seasonings

*Vegetables, Fruit, Protein, Calcium, Carbohydrates*

Sauce Recipe

3 Good Choices:

• Whole Grain Crust ensures the nutrients your body needs to receive all the food groups, I cannot stress enough how important whole grain is.
• Use a sauce that is made with natural sea salt or make your own. The natural sauce is rather organic, and contains fewer calories
• I used turkey sausage instead of a red meat because it is easier on the human stomach and contains fewer calories

Pizza is stereotyped to be unhealthy, but if you make good choices and good substitutions, it is actually extremely healthy because you are fueling your body with all types of essential nutrients. Load your pizza with not just meat, but fruit and vegetables too. This gives your body every food group you need. Pizza can be delicious, but it doesn't have to be take out!
Try a Chicago Classic Dish of Deep Dish. Considering I am from Chicago, I love to cook things that connect me to my roots. Try foods of all cities and counties and cultures to make things interesting.

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