2 Healthy Thanksgiving Leftovers

Thanksgiving Turkey Calzone

I am not a big fan of pizza crust in a can and yet this recipe is loved by all and easy to make with leftover Thanksgiving Turkey.

2 Tbs. semolina flour
1 pizza crust in a can (preferably whole wheat from the healthy grocer)
1 tsp. Italian Seasoning
2 cloves garlic-pressed
3 oz. part skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup cooked turkey strips
½ cup chopped broccoli
¼ cup sliced mushrooms
¼ cup red pepper-diced
3 oz. Parmesan cheese-grated
1 egg

1. Stretch crust out on a semolina-dusted stone to about 12″ diameter. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning spice blend.
2. Add all ingredients from garlic to peppers. Place all ingredients on one side of the crust. Top with 2 oz. grated cheese.
3. Lightly whisk egg with fork and brush edges of crust with egg using a pastry brush. Fold over crust to close and pinch to seal.
4. Combine 1 tsp. of seasoning mix with egg mixture and brush on exterior of crust. Grate remaining cheese over outside.
5. Bake at 500º for 12-15 minutes or until golden. Serve with hot tomato sauce.

Healthy Tomato Sauce

When buying prepared spaghetti sauce all sauces are not created equal. Usually, the only prepared spaghetti/pizza sauce in a conventional grocery store that does not have any added sugar is “Classico Tomato Basil”.

Healthy Mexican Turkey Fajitas

Turkey mixture:
1 tsp. olive oil
1 med. onion-sliced
½ cup sliced red pepper
¼ tsp. cumin
¼ tsp. chili powder
Pinch cayenne pepper
Pinch salt
2 cloves garlic
2 cup cooked turkey-strips
1 (14 oz.) can beans of your choice-drain and wash

1. Sauté onion and pepper in skillet with olive oil. Sprinkle with spices.
2. When onion is translucent add pressed garlic, turkey and beans. Stir and cook for approximates 5 minutes.
3. Serve with Assorted Condiments of your choice

1 pkg. whole wheat flour tortilla-warmed
Shredded lettuce
Diced tomato
Chopped avocado (or guacamole)
Sliced black olives
Sour cream
Salsa
Shredded cheddar cheese

Healthy Turkey Stuffing – Dressing

Turkey Stuffing Can Be Healthy

This healthy stuffing is made with whole wheat bread. As seen on TV this recipe is fun, fast and healthy. Now We’re Cooking TV airs in York, PA

Recipe For Healthy Whole Grain Date Dressing

It does not matter if you call it stuffing, filling or dressing this whole grain date dressing will satisfy all and keep the family healthy!

1 med onion-diced
2 stick celery-diced
2 medium carrots-peeled, and shredded
6 slices WW bread-cubed
4 sliced 8-grain whole wheat bread-cubed
1 egg
4 oz. egg white
1/3 cup parsley-minced
1/3 cup fresh herbs-minced (I used rosemary, thyme and sage)
S & P
¾ cup chopped dates
¾ cup turkey stock

1. In a small sauté pan, sweat the celery and onions covered over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
2. Combine all ingredients and mix until evenly distributed with out over mixing or breaking up the cubes to much. Put into lightly oiled stoneware casserole and cover with parchment paper or oiled brown bake.
3. Bake at 350º for 45 minutes.

On The Run Meal – Shrimp Tortillas

Tex-Mex Shrimp Tortilla Wraps Meal

This is a fun 17-Minute or less meal that will be a real treat. When you are pressed for time, instead of stopping for carryout, run into a grocery store and pick up a pound of peeled and de-veined shrimp and the ingredients below (or any other veggies that you want).

Tex Mex Shrimp Tortilla Wraps

You can get this tex mex shrimp meal from your car to the dinner table in less than 17 minutes.

1 Tbs. olive oil
1 red pepper-sliced
1 yellow pepper-sliced
1 red onion-sliced
2 limes- juiced
1 lb. peeled & de-veined shrimp
8 corn tortillas
1 tsp. Southwest or chipotle spice blend

Optional: sour cream, salsa, avocado, fresh cilantro

1. Place 1 Tbs. oil in skillet.
2. Add sliced onion & peppers and saute for 4-5 minutes. Add shrimp, lime juice, spices/herbs (cilantro) and toss.
3. Heat till hot and serve with tortillas wraps, sour cream, and chopped avocado.

Fast Healthy Meal

Now isn’t that a fast and healthy meal that your family can sink their teeth into?! It does not take much longer to eat healthy, it just takes some thought and planning. Your family deserves the best health, so think ahead when planning your meals. Fast can be good for you!