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Smart Strategies for Summer

May 1, 2021 by Darby Brincks

Warmer weather signals the arrival of summer, and with it comes many reasons to celebrate! But often good weather also brings on some of the most tempting eats and drinks around—ice cream, blended coffee beverages, and potato and pasta salads galore, just to name a few. 

Hy-Vee Registered Dietitian Erin Good shares her top three warm-weather tips to help you make the healthy choice an easy choice this summer. Your taste buds and waistline will thank you!

1. Grill something new and seasonal, like stone fruits. Stone fruits include apricots, peaches, nectarines and plums. Simply cut in half and remove pit; grill on medium heat cut-side down, flip once; and remove from grill after five minutes, or when fruit is softened and just charred. Enjoy for dessert, or add to a green or grain salad! 

2. Hydrate happier at the pool or baseball game. Plan ahead and make your own fruit-infused waters. Your beverage will not only look delicious, but it’ll taste refreshing while keeping you hydrated. Simply combine thinly sliced strawberries and lemon slices with cold water or try cilantro, lime wedges and watermelon cubes in sparkling water served over crushed ice.

Infused detox water with watermelon, mint and blueberry. Ice cold summer cocktail or lemonade in glass mason jar

3. Plan a picnic everyone can enjoy. Swap potatoes with cauliflower and mayonnaise for plain Greek yogurt to save some serious calories and carbohydrates. Be sure to make extra, as I guarantee this side dish is sure to be popular!

Cauliflower

Cauliflower “Potato” Salad 
Serves: 5

All you need:
1 lb cauliflower florets, chopped into ½ inch pieces, steamed and cooled
6 hard-boiled Hy-Vee large eggs, peeled and sliced 
¼ cup dill pickle, finely chopped (or sub Hy-Vee dill relish)
1 medium celery stalk, finely chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup red onion, chopped
½ cup Hy-Vee nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1 tsp Hy-Vee Dijon mustard
1 ½ tsp dried dill 
1 Tbsp pickle juice (or sub dill relish liquid)
Paprika for garnish 

All you do:

  1. Add cauliflower and eggs in a large bowl. Add pickle, celery, 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper and red onion. 
  2. In a small bowl, combine yogurt, mustard, dill, pickle juice and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  3. Pour yogurt mixture over the cauliflower; toss gently to coat. Garnish with paprika. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts per serving: 113 calories, 6 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 320 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 11 g protein 

Connect virtually with Erin at hy-vee.com/health and follow her on Hy-Vee’s Healthy You series on HSTV.com – for weekly meal and snack inspiration.

Erin Good, RD, LD
Hy-Vee Inc., Registered Dietitian
egood@hy-vee.com 

Filed Under: Featured Recipe, Features, Food, Health, Recipe, Waukee

Perfect Tailgating Recipes With A Twist

September 11, 2017 by admin

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You’ve been waiting a whole year for this season to be here… Football season! This time of year brings crisp weather, pumpkin spice everything and TAILGATING! We’ve compiled a list of classic tailgating recipes with a twist to kick your next tailgate up a notch!

Italian Pinwheels

From {Mother Thyme}

This new take on a tortilla roll-up is sure to be a crowd pleaser!

Bloody Mary

From {Country Living}

No early morning tailgate (or afternoon tailgate for that matter) is complete without a savory Bloody Mary on the menu!

Chili and Cornbread In A Jar

From {Nest Of Posies}

Football + Fall = Chili. This unique way to serve chili is genius for tailgating!

Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs

From {An Affair From The Heart}

A must-try hybrid between a meatball and a cheeseburger, make this finger food perfect for a pre-game appetizer!

Cookie Dough Pretzel Bites

From {Sally’s Baking Addiction}

Cookie dough AND pretzels in one bite?! Yes please!

Hawaiian Ham & Swiss Sliders

From {Kings Hawaiian}

You will redefined “slider” with this recipe!

Buffalo Chicken Celery Boats

From {Delish}

No more ants on a log. These crispy celery treats are perfect for those warm games!

Pancake Dippers

From {Lady Behind The Curtain}

Not just any pancake, this pancake is a) dunk-able and b) filled with bacon. You’re welcome!

Touchdown Taco Cups

From {Southern Made Simple}

Tacos in a cup. Not sure we can ever eat tacos the same way again!

 Macaroni and Cheese Bites

From {Old House To New Home}

Reinventing this good ol’ comfort food and making it finger food friendly is brilliant!


So, is anyone hungry yet? What are your tailgating staples?

Filed Under: Food, Lifestyles, Recipe Tagged With: appetizers, comfort food, finger foods, football, football season, tailgating

5 Cranberry Sides For Thanksgiving

November 6, 2016 by admin

It’s no secret that pumpkin-anything steals the show on Thanksgiving, but we can’t forget the “other” seasonal favorite… Cranberries!

Check out these 5 cranberry side dishes that are sure to rival your pumpkin loaves, pumpkin pies, pumpkin stuffing… you get the idea!

 

Cranberry Maple Syrup from Food Network

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This recipe would be the perfect for Thanksgiving morning! Tart, yet sweet syrup on pumpkin pancakes… Yes please!


Fresh Cranberry Salsa from Health

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A new take on salsa! This would make a great appetizer before the main feast on Turkey Day!


Cranberry-Pear Tart from Bon Appetit

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Move over pumpkin pie! This cranberry-pear tart is sure to be a new addition to your dessert table.


Cranberry Pound Cake from Delish

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Whether you are looking for a great coffee cake or main dessert, this cranberry pound cake is perfect for both.


Cranberry-Pistachio White Chocolate Bark with Sea Salt with Coastal Living

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This sweet treat is so tasty you will likely make it all year long! Just try it! You won’t regret it!


Do you have any favorite Cranberry recipes that will adorn your table this Thanksgiving?

Filed Under: Food, Lifestyles, Recipe Tagged With: cranberry, cranberry recipes, side dishes, thanksgiving, thanksgiving recipes

Oven Roasted Turkey Tenderloin with Cranberry-Thyme Sauce

November 2, 2016 by admin

Let me share with you a few things that I love. I love the holiday season and I really love this turkey tenderloin recipe. It’s wonderful for groups both large and small. What’s more, the same can be done for chicken and/or pork tenderloin or chop. It’s very versatile!  It’s also great for Thanksgiving or any holiday gathering. Enjoy!

Oven Roasted Turkey Tenderloin with Cranberry-Thyme Sauce

2 Turkey tenderloins, room temp.

1 ½ t Salt

1 ½ t Pepper

1 t Sage

1 ½ t Granulated garlic

¼ c Olive oil

Tumble the above ingredients in a bowl.

Heat a skillet on high and sear four sides of each.

Do not cook through.

Place on parchment-lined sheet pan and place in oven preheated to 350 degrees.

Meanwhile, add 2-3 T olive oil to pan and sauté the following:

½ Red onion, julienne

½ c Dried cranberries

1/2 t Dry thyme or 2 t fresh thyme

Add and bring to boil the following:

2 c water

2 t turkey base

Thicken with slurry of:

2 T Red wine vinegar

2 T Cornstarch

Drizzle in while whisking so as not to lump.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Serve sauce with turkey.

Filed Under: Featured Recipe, Food, Recipe

Grilled Side of Fresh Salmon with Mustard Dill Glaze

July 15, 2016 by admin

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Do you like salmon? It’s incredibly versatile—it can be served as an appetizer, a dinner entrée, in pasta, or on a salad. I’d like to share with you an easy and tasty salmon recipe that’s not only unique, but makes a beautiful presentation for guests.

Grilled Side of Fresh Salmon with Mustard Dill Glaze

2 T Black mustard seeds

½ c Mayonnaise

½ c Whole-grain mustard

2 T Dill, fine chop

1 T Fresh lime juice

1 T Dark brown sugar

1 t Ground black pepper

1-2# Side of salmon, skin on (rub your hand over it to check for pin bones)

Olive oil

Salt

Pepper

Preheat a gas grill.

Toast mustard seeds in a dry pan over moderate heat until they begin to pop (about two minutes), and transfer to a plate. In a bowl, whisk the mayonnaise through pepper. Set aside half in a bowl for service.

Rub olive oil over entire salmon and generously season with salt and pepper. Pan-spray the grill grates. Place salmon, skin side up, on the grill. Turn after two minutes. Gently turn after another two minutes and smear with glaze.

Close the grill lid and cook over moderate heat for eight minutes. Move to the rack with more glaze and close the lid. Continue cooking another five minutes or until done.  

Garnish a platter and place the salmon on the platter. Serve with additional glaze/sauce.

 

Filed Under: Featured Recipe, Food, Recipe

Ultimate Summer Grilling Guide

May 31, 2016 by admin

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Hooray!! It’s grilling season! Firing up the grill is loved by many for a variety of reasons, primarily because nothing says Summer quite like a juicy burger or steak with those beautiful grill marks! Up your grilling game this year, with an arsenal of new gadgets and a few new recipes to test out!

Grilling Gadgets >>

quesadilla-grill-basket-oQuesadilla Grill Basket from Williams-Sonoma

Who doesn’t love a grilled quesadilla, however it would be virtually impossible to do that mess free. Here enters this grill basket to save the day!

 

 

 

img23oMonogrammed Steak Brand from Williams-Sonoma

For most men (or women) grilling meat in an art form. One that they may want to brand their own. This monogrammed BBQ brand would make the perfect Father’s Day gift!

 

 

 

71bBca844ML._SX522_Stuff A Burger Press from Amazon

Stuffed burgers are all the rage in the burger world and if you’ve ever tried to manually stuff a burger, it’s truly not as easy as The Food Network makes it look. This little burger press is sure to keep tears out of your burger.

 

 

 

main_variation_Default_view_1_425x425.Ceramic Shrimp and Scallop Pan from Sur La Table

There are SO many mouth-watering recipes out there that feature shrimp and scallops, however handling either on the grill is no easy feat. Luckily, Sur la Table has just the solution with a pan perfect for grilling delicate seafood!

 

 

 

Vegetable Clip from WalMart

As a former vegetarian, I mostly appreciate the grilled veggies, so I’m always looking for easy ways to grill some of my favorites! Since asparagus is one of my favorites, this would be perfect!


Grilling Recipes >>

11227651_1635391180046858_5972099095252577378_oGrilled Cinnamon Peaches with Pecans and Ice Cream from Tasty

Dessert is often forgotten when it comes to grilling, until now! These simple and delicious peaches are sure to put any brownie to shame!

 

 

Grilled-Salmon-Skewers-with-Garlic-and-Dijon-10Grilled Salmon Skewers with Garlic and Dijon from Natasha’s Kitchen

Don’t be afraid to add some seafood to your kabobs this year! Salmon is a great hardy fish that holds up to the head of grilling.

 

 

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Foil packs are AH-MAZING! Easy assembly, easy cooking and easy clean-up. Now that’s winning!

 

 

2298187Grilled Baked Potatoes from AllRecipes

Nothing pairs better to a nice steak or burger than a potato. Kick up any baked potato a notch with this recipe.

 

 

 

IMG_1245-682x10241-2-682x1024Cheddar Stuffed BBQ Turkey Burger from Baker By Nature

Couldn’t be a list of grilling recipes without a stuffed burger! Try out these stuffed turkey burgers at your next BBQ!

 

 

Do you have any grilling gadgets you can’t live without? What’s your favorite grilling recipe that’s sure to be a crowd pleaser? Let us know in the comments below!

Filed Under: Food, Lifestyles, Recipe Tagged With: grilling, grilling gadgets, grilling recipes, recipes, summer

Featured Recipe: Zesty Pesto Flank Steak

May 6, 2016 by admin

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I just love the month of May. It has so many wonderful holidays—Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, and a personal favorite, Cinco de Mayo, which inspired me to share this particular recipe. This zesty rub and spicy pesto topping will add pizzazz to your next grilled steak. Enjoy!

Zesty Rub:

1-1/2 tsp. Chili powder

1-1/2 tsp. Instant espresso coffee

1/2 tsp. Brown sugar

1/4 tsp. Dry mustard

1/4 tsp. Cumin

1/4 tsp. Salt

1/4 tsp.  Pepper

1-1/2 lbs. Beef flank steak

In a small bowl, combine the above ingredients and coat the steak well on both sides. Heat a large skillet or grill with olive oil just to cover over medium-high heat. Sear the steak on either side only, and move it to an oven heated to 350 degrees until it reaches an internal temperature of 140 degrees. Let it rest, and its temperature will rise to a perfect 150 degrees.

Poblano Pesto Topping:

2 Medium poblano chile peppers

1/2 c. Fresh cilantro

1/4 c. Crumbled Cotija cheese (1 ounce)

2 tbsp. Pine nuts, best toasted

2 Cloves garlic

1/4 tsp. Crushed red pepper

1/3 c. olive oil

Salt

Pepper

Cut peppers in half lengthwise; remove stems, seeds and membranes. Coarsely chop peppers and place in a food processor with cilantro, cheese, pine nuts, garlic and crushed red pepper. Cover and process until mixture is finely chopped. Season to taste with salt and pepper. With processor running, add oil in a steady stream through feed tube to form a coarse paste.

Serve pesto as a condiment with steak.

 

Filed Under: Food, Lifestyles, Recipe

Trail Mix

January 6, 2016 by admin

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Not a fan of the pre-mixed trail mixes at the store? Make your own!

Some of my favorite mix-ins are peanut M&M’s, garlic bagel chips, dry roasted peanuts, carmel corn…

Add your own favorites like jelly beans, puppy chow, or whatever you like! The sky’s the limit and it’s just great for road trips and/or movie night.

Feeling adventurous? Try some exploring some ideas to make the perfect mix.

10 Simple Trail Mix Recipes on Craftsy

21 Trail Mix Recipes To Make Yourself on Greatest

10 Salty & Sweet Trail Mix Recipes on Babble

Filed Under: Featured Recipe, Food, Lifestyles, Recipe

Featured Recipe: White Chili with Chicken and Cannellini Beans

January 5, 2016 by admin

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Who doesn’t love chili? It’s a healthy, hearty, and tasty way to warm up your winter and chase away the cold weather “blahs.” This one’s a little something out of the ordinary. You can add more chilies for extra zip, and it pairs deliciously with all of your favorite chili toppings (and perhaps a local craft beer)! It’s also a great idea for New Year’s Eve!

  • 6 chicken breasts, poached in 8 cups of chicken stock—shred with fingers and add back to retained water
  • 4-5 cans of cannellini beans, undrained
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 yellow onions, chopped
  • 8-oz can of chopped green chilies
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 2 tsp dried oregano, crumbled
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 3 c (12 oz) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded and divided
  • Sour cream
  • Salsa
  • Cilantro

While the chicken is poaching, sauté onion in olive oil, add chilies through pepper and sauté another 3 minutes. Add this and beans to stock with chicken. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, add 1 cup of cheese, and stir to melt. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and serve with rest of cheese, sour cream and salsa and cilantro.

Filed Under: Featured Recipe, Food, Recipe

How to simply poach an egg

December 18, 2015 by admin

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Poaching eggs may seem daunting but it’s really quick and easy. Follow these simple steps for a tasty treat.

  1. Boil enough water to cover the egg(s).
  2. Turn heat off.
  3. Crack eggs separately into hot water.
  4. Once white is firm remove with a slotted spoon and blot with a paper towel.

Filed Under: Featured Recipe, Food, Lifestyles, Recipe

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