Author: Olivia

Let’s face it, the last thing you think about when you think about game day food is HEALTHY. Jennie-O makes it easy to combine the two! Today I’m going to share three fun & delicious recipes that you would be proud to serve up on game day!
Mini Turkey Meatballs
1 (20-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey
1 small onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 egg
¼ cup dried breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons ketchup
¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
26 ounces tomato marinara sauce
In large bowl, combine turkey, onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, ketchup, parsley, cheese and pepper. Shape mixture into 1 ¼-inch diameter meatballs. In skillet over medium-high heat, cook meatballs 14 to 16 minutes, turning occasionally. Always cook to well-done, 165°F. as measured by a meat thermometer.
Add marinara sauce. Stir to coat meatballs. Turn heat to medium-low and simmer, 15 to 20 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly and flavors blend.
Always cook to an internal temperature of 165°F
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Turkey Butter Sliders
Turkey Butter Burger Sliders
4 tablespoons butter, divided
3 large onions, thinly sliced
½ cup water
1 (20-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey
6 slices American cheese, quartered
12 soft slider buns, split and toasted
lettuce leaves
In large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat; add onions. Cook 10 minutes or until onions are golden brown. Add water. Cover. Cook 10 minutes or until onions are very soft, stirring occasionally.
Divide ground turkey into 12 equal balls. Press 1 teaspoon butter into each ball. Shape into patties. Place in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 8 minutes covered, turning twice and internal temperature reaches 165°F. as measured by meat thermometer. Always cook to well-done. Top each patty with two cheese pieces.
Place lettuce on bottom halves of buns. Top with onion mixture and patties; replace bun tops. –
Always cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.
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Cheesy Turkey Frank Wraps
Cheesy Turkey Franks Wrapped
1 (6-ounce) portion refrigerated pizza dough
1 ½ ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (12-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Turkey Franks
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon barbeque sauce
1 teaspoon mustard
Heat oven to 425°F. On lightly floured surface, roll dough into 12 x 4-inch rectangle. Cut rectangle into 4 (4 x 3-inch) rectangles; cut each rectangle in half diagonally to form 8 triangles. Divide cheese evenly on triangles.
Place turkey frank at wide end of each triangle; roll up. Arrange rolls on baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake 12 minutes or until golden.
In small bowl, combine ketchup, barbeque sauce and mustard. Serve with rolls.
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This post is sponsored by Splenda, however recipe and opinions are 100% my own!
One of my must have sweet treats and I must say, my downfall, is brownies! I love brownies, but they really are full of sugar. Today I’m going to share with you a homemade brownie recipe using a Splenda blend for a healthier option (you can use the Splenda granules for an even less sugar)!
Ingredients2 Eggs3/4 cup Splenda Sweetner1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1/2 cup melted butter
3/4 cup cocoa2/3 cup flour1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
extrasnuts
chocolate chips
Preheat your oven to 350*
Using a spoon mix together your wet ingredients. Mix your dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then stir into wet mixture slowly mixing. Add in extras (I added in leftover chocolate chips) Spread into sprayed or greased 8/9 inch pan. Bake for 20-30 min depending on your oven (mine takes 30). Let cool, then cut into squares! Makes 16 brownies.
You can double the ingredients and bake in a 9×16 pan for more of this delicious treat!
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Christmas morning, bright eyes, joyful hearts, hungry tummies…every year we tend to go simple with some cinnamon rolls, or pancakes, this year I’m making a yummy Frittata using Goldrich eggs.
There’s still not much work that goes into it, but it’s so good and will fill their little bellies while getting them ready for a full day of activity. My guys just love these Frittatas!
Ingredients
10 Goldrich Eggs
2 pie crusts
1 roll ground breakfast sausage
2 packages real bacon bits
2 cups cheese
1/2 pack o’brian hashbrowns
1/2 red pepper (diced)
1/2 green pepper (diced)
tsp salt
tsp pepper
Instructions
Cook up the breakfast sausage in skillet
Meawhile scramble up 10 Goldrich Eggs
Mix together ground sausage bits, bacon bits, cheese, hashbrowns, peppers, and salt & pepper in a large bowl.
Divide mix into two pie crusts
Divide Goldrich Eggs into two pie crusts
Bake at 400* for 30-45 min or until eggs are done
Your kids will love the delicious breakfast with the festive red and green in it! Of course you can make it without the pepper and it is still just as yummy!
This Recipe was prepared using Goldrich Eggs, a new sister company of Great Day Farms, now carried in Walmart stores.
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Below you will find some delicious Sushi recipes…but before that let me share a few tools you may need to accomplish your diy sushi night. IMUSA Sushi Rolling Set
The IMUSA 3 Piece Sushi Rolling Set is part of the Pan Asia line that’s bringing Asian cuisine into your kitchen. Craft your own sushi rolls and let your imagination free by experimenting signature rolls with the ingredients of your choice! IMUSA Colored Bamboo Chopsticks
The stay-cool IMUSA Bamboo Chopsticks come in a pack of 12 pairs, and are the essential for enjoying the perfect Thai, Vietnamese, Oriental or other Asian-Inspired dishes. IMUSA Dumpling Press
For those people who may want to serve something else besides sushi, the IMUSA Dumpling Press is a handy tool for prepping dumplings. Use the small and large plastic molds to easily stuff any sort of dough with your favorite savory or sweet filling. The dumpling maker perfectly presses and seals the pastry, making it ready to cook. IMUSA Lightweight Cast Iron Wok
The IMUSA Lightweight cast Iron Wok introduces practically to style with its super light structure and sleek design. Crafted from cast iron, the IMUSA Lightweight Cast Iron Wok is significantly lighter than traditional woks while still being durable. It comes pre-seasoned to allow for enhanced flavor in each any every dish, and continues to season over time as it’s used. IMUSA Bamboo Steamer
The IMUSA Bamboo Steamer allows for a healthy way to cook while retaining flavor, vitamins and nutrients. Bamboo steamers are great for cooking vegetables, seafood, dim sum and more, and can be used as authentic serving dishes themselves. Making this tool the perfect tool to whip up some non-sushi side dishes. NOW For the delicious recipes! I would love for you to share with me if you make these!! Buffalo Chicken Steamed Dumplings · curly parsley 3 tablespoons · crumbled blue cheese ½ cup · buffalo style hot sauce, like Frank’s 1 cup 1. In a medium bowl mix first 9 ingredients together by hand until evenly combined. 2. Assemble dumplings by placing wonton wrapper on a flat surface. 3. Roll a small ball of the chicken mixture between your hands, about a tablespoon, and place in the center of the wonton wrapper. 4. Dip a finger in a cup of water and run it around the edges of the wrapper. 5. Pick up wrapper and chicken ball with one hand (between your thumb and index finger) and begin pinching hard around the wrapper until it tightly wraps the chicken ball. Re-pinch if necessary. Your dumplings should be star-shaped with the chicken ball in the center. 6. Spray your IMUSA steaming basket with non-stick spray and place dumplings throughout. Steam for 10 minutes until fully cooked. 7. In the meantime make hot sauce by gently heating it with the butter. 8. Spoon some hot sauce on a plate and place dumplings on top. Garnish with more crumbled blue cheese, if desired. ______________________________________________________________________________________ Basil Pineapple Fried Rice · cooked cold white rice 2 cups · soy sauce 3 tablespoons · garlic cloves (minced) 3 · medium red onion (chopped) 1 · canned pineapple chunks, drained (about 1 ½ Cups) 10 ounces · fresh basil (finely chopped) 1 cup 1. Combine sugar and soy sauce and set aside. 2. Heat your IMUSA wok on high heat and add 2 tablespoons oil to wok, then tilt the wok to swirl oil, coating the sides. Once the oil begins to smoke, stir-fry the garlic and red onions for one minute and set aside in a bowl. 3. Add 4 more tablespoons of oil and crumble rice into wok. Stir-fry for 5 minutes with a flat wooden spatula until lightly browned, breaking up lumps of rice. 4. Push rice to the side of wok and in the center add another tablespoon of oil. Add scrambled eggs and scramble until eggs are completely cooked and crumbled. 5. Mix together with rice and add cooked garlic and onions. Drizzle in soy sauce mixture and stir-fry for two more minutes. Add pineapple, peas, and cashews and mix evenly. 6. Remove from heat and mix in chopped basil. Garnish with extra basil before serving.

When coming up with new recipes for the boys I try to stay with things that I know they will like, and only really adventure out if it with with something they already love. I was recently able to try out some Apple Butter from Dept. of Sweet Diversions. I’d never had apple butter but decided to try it out in a meal.
At the Dept. of Sweet Diversions we source local organic and/or sustainably grown fruit for our jams, marmalades, and jellies. To help reduce our carbon footprint most of our ingredients come from farmers markets within a 12 mile radius of our kitchen. Our goal is to elevate the art of preserving in hopes of inspiring people to try new fruit & flavor combinations.
Virginie Strub, is bringing a new level of culinary creativity and hip personality to the jam aisle that has been stagnant for years. Teaming with long-time friend and illustration artist Thomas Urech, the two have launched a boutique jam company called Department of Sweet Diversions. Made in small batches using traditional techniques, Strub’s cooking process is classic, while the flavors she creates are modern and delectably surprising. From fresh strawberries mixed with the smoldering orange-tinged notes of Grand Marnier to the smooth taste of Bartlett pears with luxurious acacia honey and fresh ginger, all of her jams feature seasonal ingredients.
I made Dept. of Sweet Diversions Apple Butter Chicken Salad with a Honey Apple Dressing…and it was a HUGE hit! Using the Apple Butter & a little Rosemarry on the chicken piled on top of a fresh salad with a Honey Apple Dressing just brought the taste of fall out!
The Apple Butter is so flavorful and is great on many things..but this salad was my favorite! I hope you try it out and love it as much as we do!
Apple Butter Chicken Salad with Honey Apple Dressing Apple Butter Chicken Salad with Honey Apple Dressing is loaded with fall flavors and is a great way to kick off fall!
Salad
1 Head of Lettuce
1/2 Bundle of Spinach
1 Pack Cherry Tomatoes
1 Pack Carrot Shreads
Chicken Breasts
6 Chicken Breasts
3 Tbs Dept. of Sweet Diversions Apple Butter
4 Tbs Honey BBQ Sauce or Honey
1 Sprig of Rosemary
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
Honey-Apple Vinaigrette Dressing
3/4 Cup Honey
3/4 Cup Olive Oil
1/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
2 Tsp Salt
2 Tsp Pepper
Cut your chicken into strips a few hours before dinner.
Place breast strips into large ziploc with your Apple Butter & honey BBQ sauce or honey with about a 1/4 cup of water, your rosemary sprig, salt & pepper.
Place in fridge till you are ready to cook
Combine your salad Ingredients slicing your tomatoes into halves
Toss your chicken into a skillet and cook thru slathering with the marinade throughout cooking.
Place Honey Apple Vinaigrette Dressing ingredients into a bowl and whisk till combined
Put salad into an individual bowl top with chicken & dressing
Enjoy!
For a crunch you can add walnuts and apple slices to your salad.
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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Kraft. The opinions and text are all mine.
From shopping for gifts to planning family dinners, it’s hard to keep up with all your holiday to-do’s. Target stores are now including a larger grocery section to accommodate the busy lifestyle of today’s families. I love one stop shopping like that, who wants to stop at two or three stores when your dragging the kids around. Our family goes through cheese like you wouldn’t believe, so it was nice when I was at Target the other day to get diapers and check out Christmas stuff, I was able to pick up dinner items as well. Our favorite cheese is Kraft..shreds, slices, block, it doesn’t matter it’s all good in my book!
This year, Kraft is helping out with great weeknight meals and entertaining ideas to make the season a little bit easier. Plus, Kraft is offering up to $20 in coupons, redeemable exclusively at Target, to make food shopping easier and to help you have a happy holiday season.· What’s better than my favorite store and my favorite cheese brand teaming up to save me time & money!!
I wanted to share a recipe with you that is one of our favorite to create with the Kraft cheese, that I saved money getting with the Kraft coupons exclusively at Target! PIZZA PUFFS is a family favorite! Ingredients:
2 Cans of pizza dough (found by biscuits)1 jar pizza sauce
4 cups Kraft shredded mozzarella
6 mozzarella cheese sticks
pizza toppings (we use peperoni & bacon crumbs)
Instructions:
Spread out pizza sauce. Place three cheese sticks on edge,
then toppings and cheese all over the rest. Roll up your dough encasing your ingredients Cut into about 1/2 – 1 in pieces & place into sprayed muffin tin Bake at 400 for 10 – 15 min I hope these give you some inspiration to use these great coupons for!
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Honey, one of natures sweets. Nature Nate’s honey is as nature intended. It’s treated with very low heat, keeping all important enzymes intact. It’s also unfiltered, which means it still contains pollen and retains the best flavor, aroma and nutrition naturally. Lastly, Nature Nate’s is made from 100% American bees, helping to eliminate pesticides, and ensuring a high-quality product.
What’s better to use to make you love a dessert for a Stay At Home Valentines Day Night? I have a perfect one for you to try!
White Chocolate Mousse in a Milk Chocolate Bowl topped with a raspberry!
Milk Chocolate Bowls
yield: 10 or more bowls (make as many as you can, in case some break!)
12 oz milk chocolate bark or candy wafers
Small round water balloons
Melt the chocolate bark/wafers in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring after every 30 seconds to prevent overheating. Once it’s completely melted and smooth, set it aside to cool until it is just barely warm, stirring occasionally. If the coating is too hot, it will cause the balloons to bust, so it’s important that it be nearly room temperature, but still fluid enough to dip.
Blow up the water balloons until they’re about 4”. They should be well inflated but not stretched to their maximum. Your hunny pots will be about the size of the bottom half of the balloon, so use this to judge how much you should inflate them.
Cover a baking sheet with waxed paper. Holding a balloon by the knot at the top, dip it into the barely warm chocolate. I find it easiest to press it down until it’s half-submerged, then twirl it around while pressing down so that the coating comes up around the sides in an even layer. Remove the balloon from the chocolate and let the excess drip back in the bowl, then set it down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with as many balloons as you can make with your candy coating. Refrigerate the tray to set the coating, around 30 minutes.
Once the coating is set, grip a balloon just below the knot, and cut a small hole in the balloon above your fingers. Slowly let the air out, controlling it with your grip. If you let the air out too fast, it’s more likely that the bowl will crack or the balloon will burst or tear, making it harder to remove. When most of the air is out of the balloon, hold it by the bottom and gently pull the balloon from the inside of the bowl. Repeat with the remaining bowls.
White Chocolate Honey Mousse
yield: 8 3/4-cup servings
12 oz white chocolate, chopped
1/4 tsp salt
2 cups heavy cream, divided use
6 tbsp honey
2 tsp unflavored powdered gelatin
3 tbsp
Combine the white chocolate, salt, 3/4 cup heavy cream, and honey in a medium saucepan. Place the pan over low heat and gently warm it up, stirring frequently, until the white chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat, pour it into a large bowl. Let it cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
While you wait for the white chocolate mixture to cool, prepare the gelatin. Whisk together the gelatin and the cold water in a small bowl, and set it aside to let the gelatin absorb the water. When the white chocolate is at room temperature, microwave the bowl of gelatin for 15 seconds, until it is melted. Whisk the melted gelatin and white chocolate together.
Whip the remaining 1 1/4 cups heavy cream to firm peaks. Fold half of the whipped cream into the white chocolate, and once it’s incorporated, fold in the remaining whipped cream. Pour the mousse into 8 3/4-cup chocolate pots, ramekins, or other serving containers. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving. Mousse can be made several days in advance and kept in the refrigerator until ready to serve. If desired, top mousse with a thin layer of the flavored honey syrup & fresh berries.
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Hanging out with friends and family can be fun…If your like me every time you get together you want to try something that you haven’t tried before…Big Red came up with a few unique holiday recipes utilizing Big Red soda that would be perfect for friends and family gatherings.
TRADITIONAL BIG RED CAKE
BIG RED FLOAT
BIG RED HOLIDAY PUNCH
Which one are you looking forward to creating & sharing with your friends & family?!