Brunch for the ones I love Original Copy Officer Captains our team of 270,036 OCS of Edina 6 /14/21
- Katherine Victoria Vananderland
- Jun 13, 2021
- 5 min read
Monday, the temps are cooling of and a great breakfast/lunch options today. I wanted to do something different and I hate how the type is double lines. May this food bless your bodies and give you energy that you need.
Un mas dia! You've got this we will prosper and prevail!
I'm always looking for healthier ways to incorporate my chocolate addiction into every meal. I've made this with peanut butter chips with bananas, and white chocolate and mint chocolate chips with raspberries.—Rachel Strong, Moseley, Virginia
Ingredients
3-3/4 cups water, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup dried cherries plus additional Bing cherries
Miniature semisweet chocolate chips, optional
Sweetened whipped cream, optional
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Directions
In a large saucepan, bring 3-1/4 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil. Stir in oats and wheat germ; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine cocoa, sugar, vanilla and remaining water; stir until smooth. Add chocolate mixture and cherries to oats; stir until well combined and heated through. Serve topped with additional cherries and, if desired, miniature chocolate chips and sweetened whipped cream.
English Muffin Egg Sandwiches
You can't beat the delicious combination of mushrooms, onions, peppers and cream cheese! Leave out the red pepper flakes for a less spicy taste.—Amy Lloyd, Madison, Wisconsin.
Ingredients
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small sweet onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon onion flakes
7 large eggs, lightly beaten
8 whole wheat English muffins, split and toasted
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
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Directions
In a large skillet, heat 2 tsp. oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms, red pepper, onion and seasonings; cook and stir until mushrooms are tender, 5-7 minutes. Remove from pan.
Wipe skillet clean. Heat remaining 2 tsp. oil over medium heat. Add eggs; cook and stir just until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains. Add vegetables; heat through, stirring gently.
Spread muffin bottoms with cream cheese; top with egg mixture. Replace tops.
Nutrition Facts 1 sandwich: 265 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 173mg cholesterol, 487mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 fat.
You only need a few baking staples to throw together these gooey delights. Boxed cake mix and a can of frosting make them fast, but caramel, walnuts and chocolate chips tucked inside make them memorable. We like them with ice cream. —Bev Spain, Belleville, Ohio
Ingredients
1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
24 caramels
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts
Chocolate frosting and hot caramel ice cream topping
Additional walnuts, optional
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Directions
Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions for cupcakes. Fill 24 paper-lined muffin cups one-third full; set remaining batter aside. Bake at 350° for 7-8 minutes or until top of cupcake appears set.
Gently press a caramel into each cupcake; sprinkle with chocolate chips and walnuts. Top with remaining batter. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Frost with chocolate frosting and drizzle with ice cream topping. Sprinkle with additional nuts if desired.
Nutrition Facts 1 cupcake (calculated without frosting and toppings): 212 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 195mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
I created this recipe for my family because they love grilled shrimp. I love it because it's quick, delicious and good for us. —Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida
Ingredients
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 pound uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
2/3 cup fresh arugula
2 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
12 cherry tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
In a large bowl, whisk lemon juice, oil, garlic and lemon zest until blended. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Let stand 10 minutes.
Place arugula, green onions, yogurt, milk, vinegar, mustard, sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor; process until smooth.
On 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread shrimp and tomatoes. Sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt.
Grill, covered, over medium-high heat or broil 3-4 in. from heat 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp are no longer pink. Serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts 1 kabob with 2 tablespoons sauce: 147 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 140mg cholesterol, 475mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
This pretty pasta is a family favorite —the kids love the light lemony flavor and I love that they devour the fresh veggies. You can use other types of pasta for variety, like bow ties or corkscrews. —Jennifer Fisher, Austin, Texas
Ingredients
1-3/4 cups uncooked gemelli or spiral pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 cups fresh snow peas
1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
DRESSING:
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
Additional grated lemon zest and chopped fresh parsley, optional
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Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add peas; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove and keep warm.
In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook and stir 1 minute longer.
Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Add pasta to shrimp mixture; stir in peas and tomatoes. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, parsley, oil, garlic, lemon zest and remaining salt and pepper until blended. Pour over shrimp mixture; toss to coat, adding enough reserved pasta water to moisten pasta. If desired, sprinkle with additional lemon zest and parsley.
Nutrition Facts 1-1/3 cups: 279 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 390mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat.
At our house we opt for healthy foods, and this lemony salmon with basil is a knockout in the good-for-you category. We have it with asparagus or zucchini. —Shanna Belz, Prineville, Oregon
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
2 medium lemons, thinly sliced
Additional fresh basil
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Directions
Preheat oven to 375°. Place salmon in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with lemon zest, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons basil; top with lemon slices.
Bake 15-20 minutes or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. If desired, top with additional basil.
Nutrition Facts 1 salmon fillet: 294 calories, 18g fat (3g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 381mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
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