Mr. Food Test Kitchen Skinny Poached Salmon Monday 01-02-17

MR. FOOD TEST KITCHEN SKINNY POACHED SALMON MONDAY 01-02-17

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We’ve got a New Year’s resolution-friendly recipe that is just what the doctor ordered.

Alright, the holidays are over, and it’s time to get back to some sort of routine. So if you’re one of the many folks that made the resolution to lose weight and to eat healthier, then I’ve got an easy recipe you’ll love. We start by taking a few salmon fillets and placing each one on a piece of aluminum foil. We sprinkle them with a little salt and pepper and top them off with a slice of lemon. Now, we could stop there, but to take this to another level, how about if we add a splash of white wine and a sprig of fresh dill? Ok, we fold up the foil, making sure the ends and the seams are pinched together. Now, here’s the part that makes this recipe really different. We place each packet on a steamer basket or a colander over an inch or so of boiling water. While that cooks, which takes just minutes, we can whip up an easy glaze, which is simply some rice wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard and some more dill.

In less than 10 minutes, we have a hot and healthy main dish that tastes restaurant fancy.And the best part? It’s so good you won’t feel like you’re sacrificing anything. So to start off the year right, why not go online and get the recipe for what we call “Skinny Poached Salmon,” so you’ll be armed with a recipe that’ll not only make your tummy happy … before you know it,it may make it smaller. I’m Howard in the Mr. Food Test Kitchen where today we’re sharing a light and tasty way for you to say … “OOH IT’S SO GOOD!!”

MR. FOOD TEST KITCHEN CARROT CAKE OVERNIGHT OATS TUESDAY01-03-17

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We’ve got a trendy new breakfast that’s taking the world by storm. What is it? It’s super easy, very different and it’s served in a bowl.

If you’re like many Americans, this time of year you’re looking for ways to eat better, feel better and lose weight. So with that in mind, I want to introduce you to something that we recently came across that we thought was worth sharing. It’s called overnight oats and it goes together like this. Now rather than cooking our oatmeal we simply place our dry oats in a bowl along with some milk, a few add-ins and spices and let it sit in the fridge overnight. And when it comes to options, there are no limit.

Look how easy it is to create carrot cake oatmeal, which is simply some oats mixed with grated carrots, raisins, a few spices, almond milk, maple syrup and a splash of vanilla. How easy is that?

If you love peanut butter and bananas, then you’ll love how we team them with our oats. If strawberry shortcake is one of your favorites, then you’ll love waking up to a bowl of oatmeal that tastes just like it. To get all of these quick ‘n’ easy recipes, all you have to do is go to our website and look for the recipe of the day, which includes ”Carrot Cake Overnight Oats,” the “Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal” and our, “Chilled Strawberry Shortcake Oatmeal Bowl.” Let me tell you this is really good. I’m Howard in the Mr. Food Test Kitchen, where today we found a “healthy and easy way” for you to say … “OOH IT’S SO GOOD!!”

MR. FOOD TEST KITCHEN CHEESEBURGER SALAD IN A JAR WEDNESDAY 01-04-17

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The salads we’re making today will certainly shake things up. Join us as we show you how this new trend is stacking up.

Let me introduce you to a new trend that’s spreading like wild fire. It’s … salads made in a jar. The idea behind them is we can make them ahead of time, this way, they’re always ready to grab ‘n’ go. So let me show how easy it is to throw together this “Cheeseburger Salad in a Jar”. The first thing we do is pour our dressing in a wide mouth quart-sized canning jar. And remember, always put the dressing on the bottom so the veggies don’t get soggy. On top of that goes a few cherry tomatoes that we’ve cut in half, followed by layers of chopped pickles, red onion and shredded cheddar cheese. Now to make this taste like a cheeseburger, we add a layer of ground beef that we’ve browned with ketchup and mustard. We finish this off with some lettuce, put the top on and into the fridge it goes until we’re ready to chow down. There you have it, layer after layer of what tastes like a cheeseburger in the form of a new trendy salad. And the options are endless. As a matter of fact, if you want the recipe for our, “Chef Salad in a Jar,” the “Greek Mason Jar Salad,” and our, “Cheeseburger Salad in a Jar” all you have to do is go to our website. Let me tell you these are fun. I’m Howard in the Mr. Food Test Kitchen, where today we found a “trendy (Kelly) and delicious way” for you to say … “OOH IT’S SO GOOD!!”

MR. FOOD TEST KITCHEN HEARTY BEEF & CABBAGE SKILLET THURSDAY01-05-17

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By replacing a few everyday ingredients in your recipes, you’ll be off to a healthier start…without sacrificing any of the taste, I promise.

All this week we’ve been focusing on eating better. So I want to share a few ingredients that you might want to add to your everyday recipes to help you stay on track. First of all, if you replace white rice, with brown, which is a whole grain, you’ll have a much better chance of keeping your glycemic index in check which has been proven to help control type 2 diabetes. It’s also a good source of fiber and antioxidants. If you start using leaner ground beef in your recipes you’ll be able to lower your intake of saturated fats and cholesterol without giving up the tastes you love. And as we’ve all heard over and over again, if we simply add more veggies to our meals, like cabbage and tomatoes, which by the way are high in fiber, and loaded with vitamins and folate we’re off to a good start. So to feel your best, we’ve created a dish that combines all of these. The best part, it tastes amazing. It’s simply a one-pot classic that not only will help you eat better, since it’s so darn good and comforting, you’ll also want to make it again and again. So to help keep you in tip top shape, I hope you’ll go online and get the recipe for what we call, “Hearty Beef & Cabbage Skillet,“ I know you’ll be glad you did. I’m Howard in the Mr. Food Test Kitchen, where today we found a “feel-good way” for you to say … “OOH IT’S SO GOOD!!”

MR. FOOD TEST KITCHEN LIGHTER TIRAMISU FRIDAY01-06-17

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With only 83 calories and all this creaminess, who needs to give up sweets….not me.

All this week we’ve been looking at ways to eat better. One of the biggest challenges that many of us face is how to satisfy our sweet tooth while staying on track. If you’re like me and try to totally cut sweets out of your diet, you’ll probably end up cheating after a short while. A better option, use moderation and cut back on sugar and fat as much as possible. Let me show you a to-die-for version of Tiramisu that does just that. We start by lining the bottom of an 8” square baking dish with lady fingers and drizzling them with some strong black coffee. On top of that goes a layer of sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mixed with some fat-free cream cheese and a little bit more coffee. More lady fingers go on top and we finish it with some fat-free whipped topping,and a dusting of cocoa powder. A few hours in the fridge and done. This recipe is actually from our friends at EverydayDiabeticRecipes.com. Yes, it’s still as decadent as traditional tiramisu, yet it only has 83 calories per piece and less than 1 gram of saturated fat. To get this recipe, as well as lots of other lighter ones, all you have to do is go to our website and type in, “Lighter Tiramisu,“I’m Howard in the Mr. Food Test Kitchen, where today we found a “skinnier way” for you to say … “OOH IT’S SO GOOD!!”

MR. FOOD TEST KITCHEN QUICK-AS-A-WINK GREEK CHICKEN MONDAY01-09-17

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If you’re tired of serving the same few things for dinner week after week, you’re going to love what we’re making today in less than 30 minutes ... yeah less than 30 minutes.

If you’re tired of serving the same few things for dinner week after week, then you’re going to love what we’re cooking up today. Plus, it’s done in less than 30 minutes. Sounds too good to be true…well, it’s not. We start by sautéing a few boneless-skinless chicken breasts that we’ve seasoned with salt and pepper in a heavy skillet. The reason I like a heavier skillet, like a cast iron one, is that it holds the heat and browns better. While that does its thing, in another skillet, we sauté some chopped onion in a bit of olive oil. Once it’s tender, we toss in some cherry tomatoes that we’ve cut up, a few Greek olives, lots of fresh garlic and a touch of oregano. After this simmers for a bit, we add in some fresh lemon juice and we are good to go. Check out how amazing this looks when we spoon the flavor packed sauce over the chicken and top it with chunks of feta. Now this is my idea of fast food. So here is what I suggest, go online and get the recipe for our, “Quick-As-A-Wink Greek Chicken,“ so you’ll have a new favorite to add to your weeknight lineup. I’m Howard in the Mr. Food Test Kitchen, where today we found a “tender juicy Greek way” for you to say … “OOH IT’S SO GOOD!!”

MR. FOOD TEST KITCHEN CAULIFLOWER GRIDDLE CAKES TUESDAY01-10-17

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Today we’re turning this … into this. And we’ll show you how. It’s like magic.

When it comes to eating our veggies, we probably fall into one of two categories: The … “I love all veggies no matter how they’re prepared” or the … “I’m not a huge veggie lover, but I’ll eat them if they’re disguised.” Well, today we’re focusing on cauliflower and you’ll love it no matter what category you fall into. You’ve probably had cauliflower either steamed or smothered in cheese sauce. However, recently the big trend has been to roast it or mash it -- sort of like mashed potatoes. Now, let me show you a whole new way to make it. After boiling some cauliflower and an onion until they’re tender and draining them really well, we beat them until they’re smooth. Now to that we add some low-fat cheddar cheese, panko bread crumbs, a couple of beaten eggs, a little salt and a bit of cayenne pepper for a kick (but that’s optional). Once that’s mixed, we form it into patties and cook them for a few minutes on each side just ‘til they’re golden. That’s it. And by looking at these, no one would ever know that they started with plain old cauliflower. And they make the perfect go-along to almost any dish – even for those who don’t like veggies. I hope you’ll go online and get the recipe for our, “Cauliflower Griddle Cakes,” so you can introduce your family to a new way to make an old favorite. I’m Howard in the Mr. Food Test Kitchen, where today we found an “easier way” for you to say … “OOH IT’S SO GOOD!”

MR. FOOD TEST KITCHEN CHOCOLATE-KISSED ORANGE SQUARES WED01-11-17

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It’s orange season and that means there’s lots of juicy goodness waiting for us. So grab a napkin, because you’re going to need it. I promise.

Right now, Florida is in the height of orange season, and the groves are full of juicy-as-can-be fruit ready to be shipped to our markets. And since I am a big orange lover, no matter where they come from, I thought it would be the perfect time to make a light-as-can-be dessert that will help us out of the winter blues. We begin by beating together cream cheese and Greek yogurt until creamy. To that we add in some heavy cream and powdered sugar and whip it up until it’s fluffy. We beat in some orange juice along with fresh orange zest and a bit of unflavored gelatin that we dissolved in water.

After this comes together, we pour it into an 8” square pan lined with a homemade graham cracker crust, and pop it in the fridge. While it’s chilling, we dip orange segments, that we patted dry with a paper towel, in some melted chocolate. When we cut this creamy dreamy orange favorite into squares and top each piece with a chocolate-dipped orange, get ready to say goodbye to the winter blues. So head on over to our website and type in “Chocolate-Kissed Orange Squares“, it’s that

easy. I’m Howard in the Mr. Food Test Kitchen, where today we found a “fresh from the grove way” for you to say … “OOH IT’S SO GOOD!!”

MR. FOOD TEST KITCHEN POTATO DUMPLING SOUP THURSDAY01-12-17

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Put on your woolies and bundle up because we’ve got a Fargo favorite that’s guaranteed to warm you up and is comfort at its best.

Today we’re out of the Test Kitchen visiting Fargo, North Dakota. If you’re thinking, it looks freezing – well you’re right. Although it may be cold here, let me assure you that everyone I’ve met so far has been so warm and inviting. And like I expected, the food is just as comforting. So let me share with you a fill-you-up soup that is a must-have this time of year. It’s simply some potatoes that we sautéed in butter along with a chopped onion before adding some milk. While that warms up, we make some easy homemade dumplings and once they’re tender, we add the potato mixture along with some carrots and chopped parsley. And after it simmers for a bit it’s ready to serve. And talk about satisfying. This is the kind of dish that we need on a day like today. With a rich broth that thickens up from the potatoes, along with the hearty homemade dumplings you’ll almost forget how cold it is outside. The recipe for our warm you up, “Potato Dumpling Soup,” is online now. And let me tell you, I can’t wait to get inside and warm up with a bowl of it. This is Howard reporting from downtown Fargo and no matter the temperature is, I just love it here. Between the food and how welcome everyone makes you feel … all I can say is …OOH IT’S SO GOOD!!

MR. FOOD TEST KITCHEN FARGO HOT DISH FRIDAY01-13-17

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You’ll be able to put away your hats and gloves because the hot dish we’re making today will warm you up through and through.

It’s day two of our travels in Fargo. Yesterday after touring the town, we cooked up a dish that’s quite popular around here. It was potato dumpling soup. Let me tell you, since it was so cold, we needed something to warm us up. And I can assure you this time of year isn’t exactly Chamber of Commerce weather, but overall, I love this place. Everything from the Fargo Dome and the University, with its well-renowned basketball team, to all the trendy shops and restaurants. Wherever we went, one food that everyone kept talking about is called a Hot Dish. And although there are many variations, the basic premise is that it’s a warm and comforting casserole that is bursting with goodness. And when you serve this up, you can count on lots of warm smiles around the table. Ours is layer upon layer of egg noodles, ground beef tossed with tomato sauce and a savory cheese filling piled high and smothered with cheddar. If that sounds good to you, all you have to do is go online now and get the recipe for what we call, “Fargo Hot Dish” so you can have the taste of Fargo hospitality right at home.

You know it may be freezing out here, but with all the warmth that I’ve received from the community and all the good food I’ve eaten, there’s only one thing I can say about Fargo, and that is ….OOH IT’S SO GOOD!!