Fun, Fast & Healthy BrunchAs Seen On TV – Fun, Fast & Healthy BrunchNow We’re Cooking, the fun, fast and healthy cooking show was taped live at the Central Market in downtown York, PA last week. We had a great time making this brunch that is perfect for holidays. Healthy Brunch RecipesThese healthy brunch recipes are perfect for any occasion. You can do most of the prep a day ahead of time and just finish things off the day of your party. The Mediterranean Brunch Casserole recipe was featured in an earlier post. Make your eggs and veggie mixture up a day ahead of time then pop it in the oven 45 minutes before brunch. Fast Healthy Potato PancakesThese yummy potato pancakes are healthier than the average potato pancake because of the added sweet potatoes and they can be thrown together really fast! You can make the mix and fry them up a day in advance then finish them in the oven the day of your brunch.
Fruit & Yogurt Sauce RecipeThis is a fast and healthy way to eat yogurt. Use it for your yogurt snacks too instead of buying the fruit-on-the-bottom varieties that are loaded with sugar. On the Now We’re Cooking TV show we layered 3 melons in a trifle bowl then poured the sauce over top for a dramatic presentation. 8 oz plain yogurt
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Pennsylvania Dutch Cooking RecipesPA Dutch Food From Amish Country
PA Dutch Slippery Pot Pie RecipeEverywhere else in the world pot pie means a pie with a crust with meat, gravy and vegetables inside. Here in Southern PA pot pie means slippery pot pie. A slippery pot pie is a stew with dumpling-like thick egg noodles made from scratch and cooked in the stew. This is the healthier version of PA Dutch slippery pot pie. One day in advance of making your pot pie: Bring 8 qt. pot of water to a boil. Place one 3-5 lb chicken in the water. Simmer until done. Refrigerate cooked chicken and broth overnight. Remove fat from broth. Reduce or add water to stock to equal 6 qt of broth. Slippery Pot Pie Noodles2 cup white flour Pot Pie5 qt. rich chicken or turkey stock 1. In a 6 qt stockpot heat stock to a boil. Add onions, celery, and minced spices (not the parsley) Return to a boil. Amish Country Sugar Cakes RecipeAn Amish Country favorite, this sugar cake recipe uses part whole wheat flour and less eggs and oil to make it a bit healthier. 1 cup sugar 1. In mixer using medium speed, combine sugar, shortenings and eggs. Mix until light and fluffy approximately 5 minutes. Healthy Budget Meals-Planning Budget MealsCheap Meals On A BudgetRamen Noodles and Macaroni and Cheese are dirt cheap meals to get when you are on a tight budget. They are also low in nutrients and therefore not contributing to your family’s health. Sometimes you get what you pay for. Nothing for nothing! It is possible to get cheap meals on a budget and still get all the nutrients your body needs. Even if you lean toward organic you can still give your body the good-for-you, pesticide free foods on a budget. Healthy Meals On A BudgetHealthy meals do not have to mean expensive. Some of the healthiest meals on a budget include eggs. Eggs are a nutritious, versatile easy-to-use protein source. Conventional eggs at $1.19 a dozen can create a nice dinner for less than $1.00. Even the most health conscious person can get organic eggs at a meal price that will fit in with a tight budget. The higher price of organic or free-range eggs still keeps the protein cost of a two-egg meal at only 58-78 cents per portion. Healthy Family Budget MealsAnother low budget meal that is family friendly includes any soup or stew made with legumes. Legumes, beans or peas are an inexpensive and nutritious protein source that is high in fiber and includes all the building blocks that your family deserves. They have been proven to reduce the risk of cancer and even the organic versions will fit into any family budget. In bulk food sections the organic legumes are weighing in at $1.39 to $1.99 per pound, or less than a dollar per portion. http://www.wowyouarereallylucky.com/tv-show-recipes/healthy-ideas-on-what-to-do-with-turkey-left-overs.htm Easy Meals On A BudgetIf you are looking for easy meals on a budget, then you may want to consider the old standby of peanut butter as one of your staple protein sources. Peanut butter is not just for kids. It is high in the monosaturated fats our bodies need, as well as antioxidants. The organic version of peanut butter is only $3.49 per pound and conventional natural versions are even more budget-friendly. Beware of the brand names that are high in added sugars and fats. Check the ingredients list and look for peanut butter that is only ground peanuts and maybe a little salt. Planning Meals On A BudgetOne of the best ways to keep your food budget in line is to plan your meals. Just the act of planning your weekly meals will save money. Use the cook-once-serve-twice philosophy and you will save time and money. This process of thinking ahead will help to keep your budget in line. You will make better use of leftovers and also save time. Cooking Meals On A Budget
Cook Once Serve Twice Cook Once Cook Once Serve Twice Include all leftovers from above and some pasta leftover from another day to make a healthy budget meal. Be creative when planning your meals and think about the cook-once-serve-twice option when putting together your weekly shopping list to keep your food budget in line. |
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When the Germans first came to the new country and were asked where they were from, they said “deutch” which is the German word for German or Germany. The PA Dutch are really Germans who came to this country and were misunderstood when asked where they were from. Living in York County, I am often asked in classes to take typical Dutch fare and make it healthier. These recipes were presented on the Now We’re Cooking TV show called Dutch Done Right! and have been featured this month at many 
