Come learn about our Hy-Vee Diabetes Prevention Program, a year-long program utilizing the curriculum from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. This program is based on on-going research that showed that lifestyle changes including weight loss and activity were the best method to reduce the risk of Type 2 Diabetes. Attend group meetings for education, support and assistance from your Hy-Vee Dietitian and Lifestyle Coach Becky Guittar, RD, LMNT. Register with Becky at bguittar@hy-vee.com or call her at 402-467-5505. Topics included changing eating habits, grocery shopping, portion management, appetite control, right balance of macronutrients and easy cooking tips. Join our group, don’t put it off any longer, come to our Session Zero on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. Club Room Hy-Vee 1601 N. 84th St. Lincoln, Ne. Fees will be discussed in this FREE orientation class.
KIDS, join Hy-Vee dietitian in the kitchen. Kids will enjoy preparing and sampling their food creations. This is a three-part course for school-aged children. We will explore the sense of sight, smell and taste garden foods. Come to all the sessions or just one. We will make Fruit and Veggie Snails, Ants-on-log, a Very Hungry Caterpillar and more.
Saturday, June 10, 17 and 24. 10:30 am to 11:30 am. $10.00 per child, see Becky for discounts and to register. Email me at bguittar@hy-vee.com or 402-467-5505. You can also register at Customer Service. Supported by the Hy-Vee One Step Grant for garden activities and food experiences. Hy-Vee, 1601 N. 84th St. Lincoln, Ne
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1 (14.5 oz) can Hunts no-salt-added diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano
½ cup chopped fresh basil (1/2 of 7 oz container)
1 (5oz) pkg plain croutons
2 tbsp olive oil
¾ cup mozzarella cheese
All you do:
Pound chicken with a mallet or rolling pin into a 5- to 6-inch long piece. Combine 1 can tomatoes and chopped basil in medium bowl. Stir in croutons until moistened. Spread about ¼ of mixture on top of each piece of chicken. Roll up starting at short end.
Coat foil pan with spray and place chicken seam side down in prepared pan. Spread 1 tablespoon stuffing on top. Drizzle with olive oil. Cover with foil.
Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
Top with mozzarella cheese and bake for 5 minutes or until melted.
All you need: 1/2 medium onion, chopped 1 tbsp Smart Balance 2 medium zucchini (about 1 pound), spiralized and patted dry 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped ¾ cup Hy-Vee finely shredded Swiss cheese, divided ½ cup reduced-fat sour cream 1 tsp Tones paprika ½ tsp Salt for Life ¼ tsp Tones garlic powder ¼ tsp Tones pepper 2 tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese
All you do:
In a large nonstick skillet, sauté onion in Smart Balance until tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Add spiralized zucchini, tomatoes, 1/2 cup Swiss cheese, sour cream, paprika, Salt for Life, garlic powder and pepper; mix well.
Transfer to an 11-by-7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and remaining Swiss cheese.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Source: adapted from Taste of Home, Fresh to Your Table, Healthy Cooking August/September 2008, p 63.
Beat cream cheese in large bowl with mixer until creamy. Gradually add milk, beating after each addition. Add dry pudding mix; beat on low speed for 1 minute.
Cut angel food cake into 12 pieces about ½ inch thick. Line square baking dish with plastic wrap or foil. This is to lift cake to platter for serving.
Place espresso in small dish. Soak one side of 9 slices of cake in espresso. Layer 9 slices on top of the plastic wrap. Cut the remaining 3 pieces into cubes and set aside.
Top the cake with half the pudding. Place the remaining cake cubes on top and spread with the remaining pudding.
Sprinkle with cocoa powder and mini chocolate chips.
Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
To serve, add 1 small dollop of Lite whipped topping and strawberry or raspberry.
Entree’s from our last SIMPLE FIX workshop, join us sometime soon! I will freeze to have later.
Just an update. Our SIMPLE FIX program continues to attract new customers. They love the ease of preparing meals, leaving all the shopping and cleaning to us here at Hy-Vee. We will take a month off in July and will be back on track for August 19. Please email me at bguittar@hy-vee.com for more details. We are also preparing for the next Cooking with the Cardiologist scheduled for September at 4 Hy-Vee store location. Enjoy heart- friendly food samples with “smart” discussions from Bryan Heart cardiologists.
The Spiralized zucchini bake can be served with the Bruschetta Chicken, both are baked after thawed in the refrigerator. Need some limes, rice and cilantro to complete the Cilantro Chicken Rice Bowls. I am planning to share the Balsamic Steak with Salad Greens, Barbecue Pork Kabobs and Bruschetta Chicken with family this weekend in Chicago. So nice to have meals prepared and not have to plan and cook while visiting.
Would you like to talk about your diabetes or prediabetes? Meet us at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, Flanagan Room.We will have health and lifestyle tips led by Hy-Vee dietitian Becky Guittar, RD, LMNT and Marcia Wallen, MS, RD, LMNT. The hospital is located at 5401 South St. Lincoln, Ne. Enter from the west side on 52nd Street , Door 8.
I joined Nicole Effle from Lincoln Community Crops and Dawes Middle School students as they harvested from their school garden. They had grown radishes, spinach, kale, lettuce and chives, in just a few weeks!
We spiralized zucchini, and added our harvested greens to our wraps with hummus, guacamole, grated carrots, diced chicken, grated cheese and black beans. A few of the kids were skeptical, but came around as the rest began enjoying bite after bite. Next week I go to Mickle Middle School to join the Urban Farmers and YMCA CLC Cooking class. Thank you to the Hy-Vee One Step Grant for making funds available.
As a part of Hy-Vee’s mission to make lives easier, healthier and happier, Hy-Vee began the One Step program to fund projects worldwide. Everyday products donate a portion of those proceeds to worthy causes. One Step Russet Potatoes proceeds go to support community gardens and teaches good nutrition and cooking to partners.
One of my favorite passions is cooking Mexican-style foods in a heart healthy way. So the following recipes include peppers, lime, cilantro, tomatoes and beans. Hope you try them! I also have gluten-free versions of the recipes with carefully picked out some gluten-free alternatives. Sometimes you can not make out just from the list of ingredients if a product is gluten-free because of possible contamination in the manufacturing. So I rely on the Hy-Vee product guide or website information if the product is not clearly labeled “gluten-free”.
Ceviche ready for demo
Ceviche, ready to mix
Seafood Ceviche (Mexican Seafood Cocktail)
Serves 10 (1/2 cup each).
All you need:
1/2 pound medium shrimp, boiled, peeled and cubed (Meat)
3/4 cup fresh lime juice, divided (Produce)
1/2 cup chopped onion (Produce)
1/2 pound imitation crab meat, shredded (Meat) Look for GF versions
2/3 cup chopped tomatoes (Produce)
2/3 cup chopped cucumbers (Produce)
2 ripe small avocados, peeled, pitted, and cubed (Produce)
1/2 cup ketchup (Aisle 3)
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro (Produce)
2 tbsp Valentina Mexican hot sauce (Aisle 4) Look for GF versions
1 tbsp olive oil (Aisle 4)
1/4 tsp salt, optional (Aisle 5)
All you do:
1. Combine shrimp and 1/2 cup lime juice in a large bowl; cover and chill 1 hour. Drain.
2. Stir together onion, shrimp, crab, tomatoes, cucumber, avocados, ketchup, cilantro, hot sauce, olive oil and salt. Serve immediately or chilled.
Becky’s Southwest Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa and Turkey
Serves 8 (1/2 pepper each).
All you need:
1 pound Honeysuckle White ground turkey (Meat)
½ medium onion, chopped
1 tsp oregano (Aisle 5)
1/2 tsp garlic powder, or two garlic cloves, minced (Aisle 5)
1/4 tsp Salt for Life (Aisle 5)
1/4 tsp ground pepper (Aisle 5)
1 cup Ancient Harvest red or white quinoa (HealthMarket)
2 cups water
8 oz Hy-Vee Select roasted salsa verde or favorite salsa (Aisle 4)
4 red or green bell peppers, cut in half and seeded (Produce)
1/2 cup Hy-Vee grated cheddar cheese (Dairy)
All you do:
1. In a skillet, cook ground turkey, stirring frequently to break up into small pieces, until juices run clear and no pink remains.
2. Stir in chopped onion, oregano, garlic, salt and ground pepper.
3. In a saucepan, add quinoa and water. Simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, until quinoa forms small circles. Stir into ground turkey and stir in salsa.
4. Fill each pepper with meat and quinoa mixture. Place in baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
5. Garnish with cheddar cheese and return to oven for 5 minutes to melt cheese
Southwestern Black beans and Corn Salad
Serves 20 (1/3 cup each).
All you need:
1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced
1 small red onion, diced
5 cups no-salt-added canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15.25 oz) can no-salt-added corn kernels, drained and rinsed or 2 cups fresh or thawed frozen corn
3 tbsp canola oil
2 tbsp vinegar
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp Salt for Life
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, optional
All you do:
1. In a large bowl, combine red bell pepper, red onion, black-eyed peas, corn, canola oil, vinegar, cumin, Salt for Life, ground black pepper and cilantro leaves.
Chef’s Notes
• Dried black-eyed peas may be cheaper than canned. If using dried, cook according to package directions until peas are soft but not mushy. Drain, rinse, and add 3 cups cooked peas to salad. Use leftovers in other recipes later in the week.
• Chill the salad and serve it over cooked spinach or kale.
• Use any type of vinegar you have on hand. Try balsamic, cider, or red or white wine vinegar.
• Use black beans in place of black-eyed peas if desired.
• When corn is in season, use fresh in place of canned. Cook 4 medium ears corn. Remove kernels from cob with a knife. Add to salad.
Nutrition Facts per serving: 80 calories, 3g fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 45mg sodium, 12g carbohydrates, 3g fiber, 3g protein. Daily values: 4% vitamin A, 15% vitamin C, 2% calcium, 4% iron.
All you need:
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 12 squares) Gluten free crackers if needed
3 tbsp Splenda, Hy-Vee Delecta or stevia equivalent
4 tbsp Smart Balance margarine, melted
1 (8 oz) pkg Hy-Vee 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
1 (8 oz) pkg Hy-Vee fat-free cream cheese, at room temperature
1 (12.3 oz) pkg Mori-Nu silken extra-firm tofu
2 (0.14 oz each) packets sugar-free Crystal Light lemonade mix
Lime juice, to taste
1/2 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip light (12 tablespoons)
2 tbsp Splenda, Hy-Vee Delecta or stevia equivalent
Lime zest and lime slices, for garnish
All you do:
1. Line 12 standard (2-1/2-inch) muffin cups with paper baking cups. Lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar substitute and margarine in small bowl, mix well. Press into 1 rounded tablespoon into bottom of each prepared muffin cup. Refrigerate crusts while preparing filling.
3. Mix cream cheeses, tofu, lemonade mix, lime juice and 2 tablespoons sugar substitute with electric mixer or food processor until well blended. Spread 1/4 cup filling on top of each prepared crust. Garnish each cheesecake with 1 tablespoon Cool Whip light, lime zest and a slice of lime. Refrigerate for one hour.
Last week I visited with Kahoa Students and Eric Vacek, PE teacher at Kahoa Elementary School. The students rode a bike-driven smoothie maker. Our recipe included:
1 cup Orange juice
1 cup 1% milk
1 cup Hy-Vee frozen strawberries
1 cup Hy-Vee yogurt, vanilla or strawberry flavored. After about a minute of fast pedaling, we had smoothies! We served about 300 smoothies, enjoyed by all.
CLC Cooking class. Thank you to the Hy-Vee One Step Grant for making funds available.
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