tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45842134200307613212024-03-18T23:01:51.076-04:00Laura in the KitchenWelcome to my Virtual Kitchen. . . this forum will allow me to share information, my thoughts, and my CREATIONS in the Kitchen. As you may have also experienced, cooking is more fun when there is someone there to enjoy your efforts. I want to share with MORE people--good friends, curious visitors, and future friends.
I look forward to sharing: developing new receipes and discovering variations to old-favorites. Please Join ME, Laura In The Kitchen.Laura in KYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05930072139294585108noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584213420030761321.post-91252872627179400272008-10-27T21:35:00.002-04:002008-10-27T21:47:53.286-04:00Award-Winning Chili!!I wanted to share my good news.<br /><br />I fixed a large batch of my Super Soy Chili (receipe posted Apr 08)<br /> to participate in a Chili Luncheon fundraiser at the local hospital where I work. (10.24.08)<br /><br />I was UNAWARE that there was also a Taste-Contest, unitl someone said "Congratulations!"<br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">My super soy receipe had won <span style="color:#990000;">"Best Chili"</span></span> </div>and I was asked to prepare another batch to represent the Hospital in the Local Chamber of Commerce Chili Cook-Off.<br /><br />I am so proud that my 'healthier' version of traditional chili still tastes good enough to compete with good 'ole Kentucky home-cooking.<br /><br />Smiling from my Kitchen in Kentucky,<br />LauraLaura in KYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05930072139294585108noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584213420030761321.post-67957458575290422432008-10-11T22:04:00.005-04:002008-10-11T22:18:05.595-04:0010 Ways to Add More Soy to Your Diet<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></strong> </div><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">Written by Lauren Girdler</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">Reviewed by Gloria Tsang, RD</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6600;">Published in October 2008(HealthCastle.com) </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Soy-based foods are often neglected in the North American diet, but they shouldn't be! Soy is a heart friendly food because it can help to lower cholesterol and the risk of heart disease. On top of that, eating soy foods is a great way to build bone health and has been show to help prevent cancer, particularly prostate cancer. With so many great nutritional features, there is no reason to keep soy off the dinner table.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Adding More Soy to Your Diet:<br />Health experts recommend a diet with 25 grams of daily soy protein intake to reap the health benefits (one glass of soymilk contains ~ 8 g). </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Here are 10 ways you can include more soy in your diet:<br />1. <strong>Edamame:</strong> You can find edamame beans in the frozen foods aisle. Simply pour some edamame into a bowl with water and microwave until hot. Drain the water and sprinkle the edamame with salt for a quick, healthy snack. </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">2. <strong>Soy nut butter:</strong> Found right next to the other nut butters, this tasty spread is great on toast and makes for a change at breakfast. </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">3. <strong>Soy milk:</strong> Fat-free, regular, vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate – there are so many varieties of soy milk to try! Use soy milk with cereal, in baking, and to make pancakes. Or simply drink as a healthy snack or beverage. </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">4. <strong>Soy nuts:</strong> Look for soy nuts where other nuts are sold, or in the Asian cuisine section of the grocery store. Use them when baking cookies, bars, and loafs - or as a healthy addition to mixed nuts. </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">5. <strong>Soy cheese:</strong> You can find soy cheese in either the dairy aisle or the vegetable section (with the salad dressing) of the grocery store. Soy cheese can be cheddar or mozzarella flavored. Use soy cheese as a topping on salad, when making lasagna, or as part of a sandwich. </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">6. <strong>Soy cereal:</strong> You won't find soy cereal in the cereal aisle. Instead, look for it in the health foods section of the grocery store. Eat soy cereals as an alternative to high-calorie, high-sugar cereals. </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">7. <strong>Soy ice cream:</strong> Soy ice cream comes in many delicious flavors including strawberry, butterscotch, and almond vanilla. Top soy ice cream with fruit to make a healthy dessert. </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">8. <strong>Soft tofu:</strong> Because of its thick and creamy texture, soft tofu can be used in a many different ways. Salad dressings, sauces, deserts, and smoothies can all be made using soft tofu. </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">9. <strong>Hard tofu:</strong> Because of its firmer consistency, hard tofu is used more often in dishes where it will retain its shape. Try adding hard tofu to stir fries, salads, soups, pasta, or any other dish where it will absorb the flavor of the other foods. </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">10. <strong>Soy meats:</strong> Try soy burgers or soy veggie dogs as a healthy alternative the next time you barbeque. You can find soy burgers in the frozen food section, and soy veggie dogs with the meat hot dogs. The burgers come in both beef and chicken flavors, while the veggie dogs can be regular or spicy Italian style.</span><br /><br /><br /><em><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff6600;"><strong>Thought this article was worth sharing :)</strong></span></em><br /><em><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff6600;">The Super-Soy the I most often use is a dehydrated, texturized soy meat substitute which would fall under #10 above. I actually use several of the above categories in my meal planning to add variety and maximize the nutritional value of my meals.</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff6600;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff6600;">Which one would YOU be interested in trying next?</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></em><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Finding my way back to the Kitchen,</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Laura in KY</span>Laura in KYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05930072139294585108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584213420030761321.post-7664821825872669132008-07-16T21:18:00.003-04:002008-07-16T21:24:19.853-04:00Super Soy Enchilada Easy-BakeSuper Soy Encilada Easy-Bake (can you tell I enjoy Mexican food? *grin*)<br /><br />12 oz reconstituted ground beef super soy<br /> (using water flavored with soy onion broth mix per broth directions)<br />1 packet taco seasoning<br />2 15.5-oz cans enchilada sauce<br />18 corn tortillas<br />2 15.5-oz cans pinto beans, drained<br />2 green onions chopped<br />2 cups shredded cheddar cheese ( consider vegan soy cheddar cheese)<br />1 4.5-oz can diced green chilies<br />2 cups fritos corn chips, finely crushed<br />*optional - black beans and/or corn kernels can add variety and color to this dish<br /><br />-Preheat oven to 375 degreesF<br />-In a small bowl, combine the ground beef soy and taco seasoning and set aside.<br />-Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with oil.<br />-In layers, spread<br /> 1/4 of the enchiliada sauce along bottom of dish,<br /> lay out 6 corn tortillas,<br /> add pinto beans,<br /> scatter a handful of green onion,<br /> a 1/3 of the shredded cheese,<br /> half the can green chilies,<br /> 1/4 of the enchilada sauce,<br /> 6 more tortillas,<br /> all the seasoned soy ground "beef",<br /> another 1/3 of the cheese,<br /> the remaining green chilies,<br /> another 1/4 of the enchilada sauce,<br /> then the final 6 tortillas,<br /> the remaining enchilada sauce, and<br /> the rest of the cheese.<br />-Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.<br />-Remove foil, top the casserole with the crushed Fritos, and bake for another 15-30 minues or until bubbly and browned.<br /><br />Serves 6-8.Laura in KYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05930072139294585108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584213420030761321.post-62746114167621065362008-06-01T20:27:00.006-04:002008-06-01T21:14:18.471-04:00Why Cook with Soy?<span style="font-size:180%;"><strong>Why Soy??</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><em>Health</em> magazine (April 2007 issue) suggested,</span><br /><em><span style="font-size:180%;color:#009900;">"Add one meatless meal a week. Less meat means less saturated fat--and fewer toxins like dioxin, DDT, and PCBS."</span></em><br /><em><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></strong></em><br /><em><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Why Soy?? </span></strong></em><br /><em><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong></em><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Probably most popularized as a protien alternative for Vegetarians. </span><br /><em><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong></em><br /><em><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Soy is the answer to several concerns</span>: low cost, high protien, low-saturated fat, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, low-sodium, lactose-free source of calcium, and fewer potential toxins.</span></strong></em><br /><br /><br /><em><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"><p><br /></span></strong></em></p><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">Benefits. . .</span><br /><br /><p><span style="font-size:130%;">Research is on-going that soy can benefit the human in body in various ways:<br />*assist with cardiovascular function<br />*support gallbladder function<br />*promote optimal blood sugar and cholesterol levels<br />*source of calcium to promote bone health<br />*anti-cancer effects<br />*promote cognitive function and brain healing</span></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;">Soy is by no means a "cure" for any of the above mentioned health concerns. However, soy can be one way to incorporate healthier food choices into our lifestyles and take back control over our OWN health.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;">I firmly believe that in many cases the credit OR blame for our state-of-health is based on <span style="color:#33ccff;">OUR CHOICES</span>. . .</span></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;">We <span style="color:#33ccff;">choose</span> what we put into our mouths.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;">We <span style="color:#33ccff;">choose</span> our habits--be it smoking, exercising, over-scheduling, relaxation, etc. Even if you feel that you did not specifically choose your habit, it is still YOUR CHOICE to go with the "default" or easiest option. The "choice" may not always be easy but it is OURS to make--no one makes it for us (adults).</span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">I loved how Zig Ziglar once put it, </span></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#6666cc;">"I was overweight by choice. </span></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#6666cc;">I have never accidentally eaten anything."</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;">In my personal journey to take back control of MY life & health, I discovered Super Soy products. Knowing that others will make this same journey, I am moved to share some of what I have learned. Unfortunately, knowledge is only a small portion of the challenge; ACTION and PERSISTENCE are the biggest part of choosing a healthy lifestyle. It is my hope to share tips and ideas that facilitate TAKING ACTION.</span></p><p>. . . this Bill Maher's rant about big pharma in this clip I feel echos my point of </p><p>Individual Responsibility!</p><p><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p><br /><object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/rHXXTCc-IVg&hl=en"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/rHXXTCc-IVg&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">To Your Abundant Health & Success. . .<br />Your Friend in KY, </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;"><em>Laura in the Kitchen</em></span>Laura in KYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05930072139294585108noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584213420030761321.post-9588257922640955132008-05-20T22:06:00.006-04:002008-12-08T22:39:05.060-05:00Super Soy Chicken and Mushroom Quesadillas<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZpdW5XFuh8vp1Q7dAL1FjmSlhznV-bBU4gpSZm7d7IylwberCzHYhXWYdFR5AnSxRaxxHYbuk32AomeZkQnF0W9bzN1dbrQJ-pLeJcVIEAISwFclz8pIBr3gFG88KTk9j2g3_qh_qGs8/s1600-h/Chikn_Quesadillas_2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202654130787134434" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZpdW5XFuh8vp1Q7dAL1FjmSlhznV-bBU4gpSZm7d7IylwberCzHYhXWYdFR5AnSxRaxxHYbuk32AomeZkQnF0W9bzN1dbrQJ-pLeJcVIEAISwFclz8pIBr3gFG88KTk9j2g3_qh_qGs8/s320/Chikn_Quesadillas_2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;">Now for the gourmets who enjoy more challenge in the Kitchen. . .</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">Amy's quesadillas pictured here inspired this latest creation in the kitchen. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">Yum-Yum!</span></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Super Soy 'Chicken' and Mushroom Quesadillas</span><br /></div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;">1/4 cup oil for cooking (vegetable, olive, or coconut </span>as you prefer)<br /></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;">1 cup <a href="http://934756.vitamark.com/shopping/Default.asp?CatID=3&page=3">Super Soy Chicken Strips</a></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;">1 cup boiling water</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;">1 tbsp taco seasoning (optional)</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;">1/2 cup chopped onions</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;">1 lb. assorted mushrooms (try crimini, portobello, shiitake, or any other variety)</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;">1 Tbsp. chopped garlic</span><br /></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;">1 Tbsp. chili powder</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;">1/2 tsp. cumin</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;">2 tsp. salt</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;">1/3 cup chopped cilantro</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;">12 flour tortillas (recommend the whole wheat or low-carb versions)</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;">2 cups shredded vegan Monterey Jack cheese </span></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /><div align="left"><br />> Stir taco seasoning into boiling water, then add Super Soy Chicken Strips, let sit 5 minutes</div><br /><div align="left">**note: recommend crumbling or smashing dry soy pieces into smaller pieces before reconstituting**</div><br /><div align="left">>Heat the oil in a large sauté pan; add the soy chicken pieces and cook for 3 minutes on each side, or until browned and crispy. Remove from the oil and set aside.<br />>Next, add the onions to skillet and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until softened.<br />>Add the mushrooms and garlic and sauté on medium-high heat for 8 minutes, or until the mushrooms have softened and released their liquid. (Note: You may add additional oil if the mushrooms become dry during cooking.)<br />>Place the chili powder, cumin, salt, and cilantro in the pan and mix well; remove from the heat. Return "chicken" pieces and stir again.<br />>Lay out 6 tortillas and evenly spread the cooked mixture onto each tortilla. (Note: If there is residual liquid, pick the mushrooms up out of the liquid to prevent soggy quesadillas.)</div><br /><div align="left">>Sprinkle the "cheese" on top, cover with the remaining tortillas, and brush the tops lightly with oil.<br />>Heat a clean nonstick sauté pan and place one quesadilla at a time, oiled side down, into the heated pan. Brush oil on the dry side of the quesadilla.<br />>Cook for 3 minutes, or until browned. Flip and cook the other side. Repeat until all the ingredients are used.<br />>Cut each quesadilla into 4 segments and serve with salsa, guacamole, and vegan sour cream.<br /></div><br /><div align="left"><strong>Alternate Cooking Method:</strong> Oil both sides of the quesadillas, place on a cookie sheet, and cook in a preheated 375°F oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until crispy.<br />Makes 6 quesadillas </div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left">My thanx to <a href="http://blog.vegcooking.com/about_amy.php">Amy</a> for her blog receipes and helping inspire me to my own versions.! </div><div align="left"><a href="http://blog.vegcooking.com/">http://blog.vegcooking.com</a></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">May Abundance be found in Your Kitchen and Your Heart,</div><div align="left">Laura in the Kitchen<br /></div></span><a href="javascript:window.print();"></a>Laura in KYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05930072139294585108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584213420030761321.post-82447082161143896722008-05-20T21:46:00.009-04:002008-06-03T22:16:02.044-04:00Protien-Packed Quesadillas<span style="color:#ff6600;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Here's a protien-packed and reduced fat version of an old favorite!</span><br /><br /></span><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#006600;">QUESADILLAS</span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><div style="FONT-SIZE: 13px; WIDTH: 288px; FONT-FAMILY: arial,sans-serif"><div><embed pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" src="http://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf" width="288" height="192" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="host=picasaweb.google.com&captions=1&RGB=0x000000&feed=http%3A%2F%2Fpicasaweb.google.com%2Fdata%2Ffeed%2Fapi%2Fuser%2Fllucas.success%2Falbumid%2F5202662087862912561%3Fkind%3Dphoto%26alt%3Drss%26authkey%3D6G0GRkQR_88"></embed></div><span style="FLOAT: left"><a style="COLOR: #3964c2" href="http://picasaweb.google.com/llucas.success/Supersoyquesadillas?authkey=6G0GRkQR_88">View Album</a></span> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: right"><a style="COLOR: #3964c2" href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/getEmbed">Get your own</a></div></div><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="color:#336666;"><span style="font-size:130%;">4 8-10 inch torillas (recommend the whole wheat or low carb kind)</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">1/2 cup boiling water</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">1 tbsp, rounded, of taco seasoning</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">1/2 cup <a href="http://934756.vitamark.com/shopping/Default.asp?CatID=3&page=3">Super Soy Ground Beef</a></span></span><a href="http://934756.vitamark.com/shopping/Default.asp?CatID=3&page=3"><span style="color:#336666;"><br /></span></a><span style="color:#336666;"><span style="font-size:130%;">1/2 can fat-free refried beans</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">1 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese</span> (may use Montery or other as you like)<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Stir taco seasoning into boiling water, then add super soy ground beef. Mix thoroughly and let sit.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Spread 1 tbsp refriend beans on half of each torilla (like peanut butter on bread).</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Next spread 1/8 cup of reconstitued super soy ground beef over refried beans.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Follow with 1 tbsp shredded cheese or more to taste.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Fold torilla in half. Heat in non-stick skillet on medium heat till outside of torilla is lightly browned. Then flip and brown other side.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Cut into 3-4 wedges and serve.</span><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">Can be served with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole as a Snack, Appetizer, or Pary food. Combine with side of refried beans, rice, or salad for a full meal. This is so simple teens can fix their own snack for a lower-fat alternative to Taco Bell :)</span><br /><br />**Simple enough to let the kids "HELP"--spread beans, scoop meat, sprinkle cheese; not recommended to have children participate with cooking on stove.**<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/8gdWeIlsxUs"><br /> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/8gdWeIlsxUs" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350"></embed> </object><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><em><span style="color:#ff9900;">Let's meet again in the Kitchen</span></em> :)</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Laura in KY</span>Laura in KYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05930072139294585108noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584213420030761321.post-15601811330691250592008-05-20T21:02:00.009-04:002008-05-21T20:49:26.757-04:00Super Soy Personal Pizza Cups<span style="font-size:130%;">What do you get when you combine 2 kid favorites????</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Pizza + Cupcakes = <span style="color:#cc0000;">Super Soy</span> <span style="color:#cc0000;">Personal Pizza Cups</span>!!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">(picture to come later *grin*)</span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3333ff;"><em>I've found this to be a hit with kids and grownups alike :)</em></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">1 can (12 oz) refrigerated biscuits (10 biscuits)</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">1/2 cup boiling water</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">1/2 cup <a href="http://934756.vitamark.com/shopping/supersoy.asp">Super Soy Ground Beef</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">1 jar (14 oz) Pizza sauce [1/2 a jar of spaghetti sauce works too]</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">1/2 cup low fat shredded mozzarella cheese</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">garlic to taste<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Preheat oven to 375 degrees.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Mix super soy ground beef with boiling water, may add dash or two of garlic if you like. Set aside, Let soy reconstitute 3-5 minutes. </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">In 12 cup muffin pan, evenly press each biscuit in bottom and up side of each cup; set aside, you may place in frig to chill until ready to fill.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Now stir together reconstituted soy and sauce, heat through.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Evenly spoon "soy beef" mixture into prepared muffin cups. Bake 15 minutes.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Sprinkle with cheese and bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and biscuits are golden. Let stand 5 minutes. Gently remove pizza cups from muffin pan and serve.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Makes 10 pizza cups.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Estimated Prep:</strong> 10 minutes <strong>Estimated Cook Time:</strong> 25 minutes</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">>>><em><span style="color:#3333ff;">I wanted to share this receipe as a tribute to my sister Julie, who shared the receipe with me, and Michael Brian who thinks ANY party is complete with pizza & cupcakes :)</span></em></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">SUGGESTION #1: If you like more "stuff" on your pizza, reduce the amount of <a href="http://934756.vitamark.com/shopping/supersoy.asp">super-soy ground beef</a> and add some veggies like mushrooms, onions, green peppers, etc. Let your imagination <em>RUN WILD</em>!</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">SUGGESTION #2: This can be a great way to use up left over spaghetti sauce, OR when preparing spaghetti for dinner one night go ahead and fix extra "soy-meat" sauce and use the day after for this receipe.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">SUGGESTION #3: Let the kids JOIN IN! Older children could participate in pressing biscuits into muffin pan. yourger children could be allowed to scoop sauce (give them a specific size scoop like 1/8 cup) or let them pinch and sprinkle the cheese.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">SUGGESTION #4: Serve with carrot or cucumber chips ( ripple cut slices)</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">[I got my ripple cutting tool from Pampered Chef: Kim Mays 270-737-9615 email: </span><a href="mailto:kim@mail.krmhome.com"><span style="font-size:130%;">kim@mail.krmhome.com</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> ]</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">SUGGESTION #5: This is also a great food for potlucks! Crowd Pleaser!!!!</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">SUGGESTION #6: Use minature muffin pan [Pampered Chef has one of these too] and split biscuit dough in half for each cup, while doubling the number of muffins--will be popular with little fingers.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Hope You Enjoy!!!!</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">From the Kitchen,</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Your Friend Laura in KY</span>Laura in KYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05930072139294585108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584213420030761321.post-13292937222837598862008-05-16T22:34:00.008-04:002008-12-08T22:39:05.207-05:00Super Quick, Super Soy Dinner Solutions -- Super Soy Vegetable & Rice Skillet Dinner<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv90z8Kxdgwrm-6KxTFNXFLhMf1F2uR4YIf4uCVTZIlMc2O_TmBCyGp6xZjR8AXYFHW3IUo4aMrNLFz-AgIYZdLy9d6pF1yuoYCVA-cRYSCiQzF4GAzlCovX22s3Mmcl2lh_lO2UgoqN0/s1600-h/IMG_2270.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5201190058040306642" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv90z8Kxdgwrm-6KxTFNXFLhMf1F2uR4YIf4uCVTZIlMc2O_TmBCyGp6xZjR8AXYFHW3IUo4aMrNLFz-AgIYZdLy9d6pF1yuoYCVA-cRYSCiQzF4GAzlCovX22s3Mmcl2lh_lO2UgoqN0/s400/IMG_2270.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi90kTJdqmQQRTyvYF4cDmEkRIzyJQhOTKR0MENploNzLJPxSQKSujIn-2exV2Mv3jDfudPY0Ih4msLeMEiOSYPm4N9N27RDnGOf9bZT7RGB9_EsHMB0UjRBoKdRRz9M19fEeeUEH1Z584/s1600-h/IMG_2270.JPG"></a><div><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Super Quick, Super Soy Dinner Solutions</span></div><div><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;">Preface:</span> <span style="font-size:130%;"><em><span style="color:#993300;">Watching a good friend and single parent of 2 young boys trying to prepare dinner amid the noise and chaos of children under foot. After a day apart between work, school, and daycare, these boys just wanted mom's attention. . .</span></em> </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">It started me to thinking. . . </span><br /><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">How Can Dinner Be Made Faster and Easier </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">Without Skimping on Nutrition??????????????</span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><div><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">So off to the kitchen, I scanned a few receipes, </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">then thought about where could corners be cut? </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">what could be done to reduce and simplify prep time??</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;">Ideas:</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">>>Reduce cooking time. . .</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">>>Reduce time spent cutting up meat or vegetables</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">>>Minimize # of dishes (that require washing later)</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#009900;"><strong>Result: Super Soy Vegetable & Rice Dish</strong></span></div><div><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#009900;"></span></strong></div><div><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">WOW! The dish was actually done cooking in 23 minutes.</span></div><div><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;">From cupboard to table in 30 minutes!!</span></div><div><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;"></span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">1 cup <a href="http://successtransformations.vitamark.com/shopping/Default.asp?CatID=3&page=3">Super Soy Ground Beef</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">1 tsp <a href="http://successtransformations.vitamark.com/shopping/Default.asp?CatID=3&page=3">Super Soy Onion Broth mix</a></span><a href="http://successtransformations.vitamark.com/shopping/Default.asp?CatID=3&page=3"><br /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">2 1/4 cups boiling water (hint: heat quickly in microwave)</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">1 tbsp dried minced onion [Like OnionOnion *]</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, thawed </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">(hint: remove from freezer and zap in microwave x 2-3 minutes)</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">2 cups Minute White Rice, uncooked</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese</span> </div><div>2-3 shakes of garlic powder<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Mix 1 cup boiling water with 1 cup Super Soy Ground Beef, stir and let sit a few minutes.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Place a large skillet on stovetop, Medium heat. Add entire can of tomatoes to skillet.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Stir in 1 tbsp dried minced onion and reconstituted Super-Soy Ground Beef.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Mix 1 1/4 cup boiling water with 1 tsp Super Soy Onion Broth, then at broth to skillet.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Add thawed vegetables and garlic powder, Stir. Bring mixture to a boil.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Once boiling, mix in rice and cheese; cover and remove from heat.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese before serving, if desired.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;">Time Savers:</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000000;">>>No need to layout meat in advance or defrost.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">>>Heating water and reconstituting super soy saved the time it takes to brown raw ground beef.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">>>Using dried minced onion saved time required to peel and chop onion, then sautee.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">>>Frozen vegetables come pre-mixed and no cutting required.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">I was amazed at how quick and easy this dish was to prepare. A fast, simple and nutritious meal--a great dinner solution for busy moms, singles, non-cooks, vegetarians, persons with hand or joint limitations such as arthritis. . .</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">well, you get the idea. :)</span> </div><div> </div><div>I buy my super soy products online <strong><span style="color:#6600cc;"><a href="http://successtransformations.vitamark.com/shopping/Default.asp?CatID=3&page=3">here</a></span></strong>.</div><div>**I enjoy using "<a href="http://www.tastefullysimple.com/Cultures/en-US/Products/OnionOnion180105.htm?CatalogNavigationBreadCrumbs=ClientCatalog%3bDipMixesSpicesSalsas&ShowTop=true">OnionOnion</a>" a product by <em>Tastefully Simple.</em></div><div> </div><div>Hope you enjoy!</div><div>In the Kitchen, Laura in KY</div>Laura in KYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05930072139294585108noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584213420030761321.post-30161094515143585152008-04-27T20:23:00.006-04:002008-04-28T22:31:32.265-04:00SuperSoy Chili<span style="font-size:180%;color:#990000;"><strong>Super-Soy Chili</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">This is a flexible recipe that can easily feed a family or be doubled (or tripled) to feed a crowd. It's great for the vegetarians or persons-looking-to reduce (cholesterol) meat intake, BUT the meat-lovers don't notice the difference and LOVE it too. </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />1 cup dry <a href="http://successtransformations.vitamark.com/shopping/Default.asp?CatID=3&page=3">super soy ground beef</a> (meat substitute)<br />Note: come dry and will be reconstituted.<br />1 cup hot water<br />1 tsp <a href="http://successtransformations.vitamark.com/shopping/Default.asp?CatID=3&page=3">super soy onion broth powder</a> (optional, may use bullion or other seasoning)<br />1 can mexican chili beans<br />2 cans diced tomatoes (green chili optional)<br />2-3 8oz cans tomatoes sauce1 small - medium onion diced<br />1 pkg Chili seasoning<br />1 small green pepper diced<br />salt/pepper/sugar to taste<br /><br /><object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/L_0p-aBgubo&hl=en&rel=0"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/L_0p-aBgubo&hl=en&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><br /><br /><br />Sautee onion and green peppers in pot (use spray oil or olive oil to coat pot). Heat water to boiling, dissolve bullion cube or broth mix, stir in super soy, let sit a few minutes. Once onion and pepper are cooked (beginning to soften), fluff super soy with fork then add to pot.<br />Add chili beans, diced tomatoes, tomatoe sauce, and package of chili seasoning and stir thoroughly. Heat to mild boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 - 30 minutes. Add salt, sugar, or pepper to taste.<br />(Note = sugar will cut the "tanginess" of the tomatoes). </span><br /><br /><p><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;">Variation--1.)This can also be easily prepared in a crockpot. 2.) additional can of tomatoe paste will thicken chili</span><span style="font-size:130%;"></p></span><br /><br />*NOTE- I buy my <a href="http://successtransformations.vitamark.com/shopping/Default.asp?CatID=3&page=3">super-soy</a> on line at <a href="http://successtransformations.vitamark.com/shopping/Default.asp?CatID=3&page=3">http://successtransformations.vitamark.com/shopping/Default.asp?CatID=3&page=3</a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"> It's item #205 OR you can find meat-substitutes at a local Health Food store. </span><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Enjoy!!! Laura in the Kitchen</span><br /><br /></span>Laura in KYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05930072139294585108noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4584213420030761321.post-61478799163096215552008-04-26T21:04:00.003-04:002008-12-08T22:39:05.353-05:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzx1vkXRQbIzg-GBi36WNxTqdq3RbxyJBB3MP74220wV7gs684E99UD33Z83HXe4ZE7L5muz8BjEWuesnlgHQWWlPe-LTVF5xNxMahCNHo6tvahehmjtCQs821qTokI46F4BQlqSe5LH8/s1600-h/OTmonth.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193726593581101602" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzx1vkXRQbIzg-GBi36WNxTqdq3RbxyJBB3MP74220wV7gs684E99UD33Z83HXe4ZE7L5muz8BjEWuesnlgHQWWlPe-LTVF5xNxMahCNHo6tvahehmjtCQs821qTokI46F4BQlqSe5LH8/s400/OTmonth.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Grayson County Judge Executive Gary Logsdon signs a proclamation naming April as Occupational Therapy Month in Grayson County, Kentucky. Looking on are Lisa Lykins, COTA/L at Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center; Merri Beth Bratcher, OTR/L for the Grayson County School System; Chris Fuller, PT,DPT and Director of Rehab Services at TLRMC; and <span style="color:#ff6600;">Laura Lucas</span>, OTR/L at TLRMC<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">What is Occupational Therapy???</span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><div align="center"><br />This is an appropriate month to answer that question. . .<br /><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000099;">April is Occupational Therapy Month</span> </div><br /><div align="center"><em><span style="color:#ff6600;">“Skills for the Job of Living”</span></em></div><em><span style="color:#ff6600;"><br /><div align="left"><br /></span></em>Occupational therapy addresses an individual’s performance in meaningful activities of daily life—this can include self-care skills, education, work, or social interaction—despite physical or mental impairments or limitations. Occuaptional therapy is for all-ages to maximize their performance in daily tasks at home, at school, at work, and at play. Occupational therapy focuses on the “HOW” of getting a person back to “DOING” activities meaningful to him/her. This can be as basic as “How can I feed myself?” to “How can I work at a job?”<br /><br />Due to the wide range of ages and types of “meaningful” activites, there is some specialiaztion within the profession—some work with Children others with Geriatrics; some with Mental Impairements while others with Physical Impairments; and still others work with the principles of ergonomics to make workplaces safer and jobs</div><div align="left">accessible.</div><br /><div align="left"><br /></div><br /><div align="left">The wonderful challenge in this field is that People are DIFFERENT—therefore the answers are not the same for each individual. Treatment is custom-designed to fit the individuals needs , wants, and resources.</div><br /><div align="left"><br />>>This is where I am coming from. . .I have been practicing about 10 years now, and I continue to learn and grow to be the best resource for my clients. I am constantly looking for new and different ways to do things. I have also come to appreciate that we each individually have to take responsibility for making healthy choices. Prevention is better than trying to "fix" health concerns after the fact.<br /><br /></span></div>This is a very brief summary of Occupational Therapy. For more information please refer to<br /><a href="http://aota.org/">http://aota.org/</a><br /><a href="http://kotaweb.org/">http://kotaweb.org/</a>Laura in KYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05930072139294585108noreply@blogger.com0