tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53207850050232644232025-09-13T08:14:27.636-07:00Simple and delicious twists on healthy, home-style recipesFlip2Tasty.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09130522771673796802noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320785005023264423.post-66079655146548179952014-06-21T14:23:00.000-07:002016-01-11T19:54:44.676-08:00<div itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/Recipe"> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg93iGv6tXiCuHQmY-kalP8GJxHGvdDR8sClaVfv3CfUrS8PCfQOMhQNBkPBTG-ZVD9ptTehyXgmEgAyU16AGDVyls47HPpM6SI80T8gBf2hdSmaCw-bdCyfUA7057gq900ityHs_-WEw0/s1600/Poppers.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg93iGv6tXiCuHQmY-kalP8GJxHGvdDR8sClaVfv3CfUrS8PCfQOMhQNBkPBTG-ZVD9ptTehyXgmEgAyU16AGDVyls47HPpM6SI80T8gBf2hdSmaCw-bdCyfUA7057gq900ityHs_-WEw0/s1600/Poppers.JPG" height="426" width="640"></a></div> <i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><br></i> <i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;">Why this recipe?  </i><span style="text-align: left;">The Summer has arrived and it&#39;s the perfect time to try my</span><span style="text-align: left;"> new jalapeno popper grilling tray!  The tray does all the work—it holds the jalapenos upright so they&#39;re super easy to stuff with anything you want. It also makes the poppers easy to transport to and from the grill.  And if that&#39;s not enough, it allows the grill to saturate the jalapeno poppers with an irresistible smokey flavor!</span><br> <span style="text-align: left;"><br></span><span style="text-align: left;">I also suggest using a jalapeno corer—it&#39;s an excellent addition to your collection of kitchen gadgets!  I had my jalapenos cored in no time! With only a few turns of the corer, I</span> easily controlled the jalapenos&#39; heat by removing some of their spicy veins.<br> <br>  <i style="font-weight: bold;">The Flip: (per serving)</i><br> <ul> <li>Low fat cream cheese worked just fine for this recipe</li> <li>Used center-cut bacon for lower fat and higher protein,</li> <li>Use your favorite type of sausage and cheese.  Next time, I&#39;m trying chorizo!</li> </ul> <i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;">Tasty Tips:</i><br> <ul> <li>Make sure to use indirect grill heat so the bottoms of the jalapenos do not burn!  </li> <li>The grilling tray can be used in a standard oven—be sure to place on baking sheet.</li> <li>Leftover Jalapenos are excellent!  Heat them up in your microwave or oven.</li> </ul> </div><a href="http://www.flip2tasty.com/2014/06/sausage-cheese-jalapeno-poppers.html#more">Check out the recipe »</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10063387808742296832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320785005023264423.post-85843559234204706112014-03-15T13:54:00.000-07:002016-01-11T19:54:23.771-08:00<div itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/Recipe"> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCaV44fae_f1reD-KPJwGL_GAKDgDfqhZ1TzJKSHFIaZNn89NWQ8d5sQ9JOZwBT5ObY0lt8uJANigw5G959JdzYrRCEd-DtnA_0BMJCRASGtkP5_XSC94kv_ldP-K1YeoAxNyHVNzLmrQ/s1600/Shrimp+and+Grits.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCaV44fae_f1reD-KPJwGL_GAKDgDfqhZ1TzJKSHFIaZNn89NWQ8d5sQ9JOZwBT5ObY0lt8uJANigw5G959JdzYrRCEd-DtnA_0BMJCRASGtkP5_XSC94kv_ldP-K1YeoAxNyHVNzLmrQ/s1600/Shrimp+and+Grits.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><br></i> <i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;">Why this recipe?  </i><span style="text-align: left;">S</span><span style="text-align: left;">hrimp and grits are a quintessential southern dish. Found in many southern coastal restaurants, it&#39;s a fisherman&#39;s favorite for breakfast—perfect for a long day on the water!  Over the years, shrimp &amp; grits</span> evolved nationwide into fabulous dinner versions by some of the finest chefs.  These Zesty Shrimp and Cheddar Grits are relatively fast to prepare as long as you prep ahead of time!<br> <br> Grits originated as ground corn food of the Native Americans—called rockahomine (which the colonist changed to hominy). Hominy is ground by stone mills to obtain the coarse grind. The type of grits used makes a huge difference to experienced palates—stone ground is preferred.   <br> <br> Three quarters of the grits sold in the US are in the South! When traveling through the &quot;grits belt&quot; (Texas to Virginia), you&#39;ll find grits is a standard menu item.  I know I&#39;m officially in the south when I start to see grits! Grits are traditionally served with a <i>big</i> patty of melted butter and cracked black pepper or milk. I love mine topped with a perfect over easy egg and fresh cracked pepper!<br> <br> <i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;">The Flip: </i><br> <ul> <li>Reduced salt by a quarter teaspoon (581mg sodium).</li> <li>Switched chicken broth to chicken stock for additional flavor and richness.</li> <li>Changed heavy cream to half and half; lightening up the grits.</li> <li>Changed  bacon to a center-cut bacon; reducing the fat.</li> <li>Switched 1/4 cup of cheddar to Parmesan for additional flavor </li> </ul> <i style="font-weight: bold;">My thoughts:  </i><br> Shrimp and Cheddar Grits is a year round dish for my family.  Definitely better when served with a bottle of hot sauce on the side.  Bay scallops in place of  shrimp is delicious.  Enjoy!<br> <br> </div><a href="http://www.flip2tasty.com/2014/03/zesty-shrimp-bacon-with-cheddar-grits.html#more">Check out the recipe »</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10063387808742296832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320785005023264423.post-33532703434564098862014-02-04T11:36:00.000-08:002016-01-11T19:53:17.290-08:00<div itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/Recipe"> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwDDbHj6kVx5Lnyv9z1N8xVbVZ9csqPFZ84IFLcvGnk9rSZm3BfsAMV-wsfI-HLT4IN42k724QmfScOjewoewwEoWOOlvcmU4MgCLG7zFu3pfak22cGHpE6q-1yqOhRi0XPrEz-rzsSys/s1600/gumbo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwDDbHj6kVx5Lnyv9z1N8xVbVZ9csqPFZ84IFLcvGnk9rSZm3BfsAMV-wsfI-HLT4IN42k724QmfScOjewoewwEoWOOlvcmU4MgCLG7zFu3pfak22cGHpE6q-1yqOhRi0XPrEz-rzsSys/s640/gumbo.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br></div> <i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;">Why this recipe?   </i><span style="text-align: left;">This gumbo is deep, rich, and full of complex flavors—it </span><span style="text-align: left;">is topped off with an alluring smokiness and a </span><span style="text-align: left;">touch of heat. </span>Of course, hot sauce is handy for anyone who wants to <i>kick up the heat</i> in their own gumbo bowl! <br> <br> Served over freshly steamed rice, it&#39;s topped with green onions, file (ground sassafras leaves), and a delicious hard boiled egg—saturated with gumbo. My Uncle Ken first learned to add hard-boiled eggs to gumbo from his &quot;Bayou buddies&quot; in Louisiana. The eggs are a perfect addition to your gumbo!<br> <br> Gumbo most likely originated in Southern Louisiana in the 18th century.  Made with a dark roux and the Trinity (celery, onion, bell pepper) or the Holy Trinity (add garlic as well), gumbo combines ingredients and culinary practices of several cultures, including: West African, French, Spanish, German and the Choctaw Indian. <br> <br> My secret to rich gumbo is a dark roux! It takes about 45 minutes of cooking time to achieve the right deep, rich color.  To prevent my roux from burning, I lay a<i> Hershey&#39;s milk chocolate bar</i> near my cast iron skillet while cooking—periodically matching the roux&#39;s color to the the chocolate bar.<br> <br> Click on the photo above (no enhancements) and take a closer look at the wonderful &quot;chocolate&quot;color!<br> <div> <br></div> <b><i>The Flip:</i></b><br> <ul> <li>Replaced Andouille sausage with smoked sausage. Andouille is too spicy for some of my family members!</li> <li>For additional flavor, replaced the chicken broth with beef stock</li> <li>Reduced oil by one tablespoon</li> <li>Removed skin from chicken thighs</li> <li>Cut red pepper by 1/2 tablespoon</li> <li>Added hard boiled farm eggs</li> </ul> <i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;">My thoughts:  </i><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><br> <ul> <li>To save time, I have my butcher prepare the chicken</li> <li>Allow yourself a day to prep, prepare and cook this gumbo—it&#39;s worth it!</li> <li>Use a cast iron skillet to make the roux.  Remove the roux from the skillet to stop the cooking process.</li> <li>This gumbo is perfect for large gatherings!</li> <li>Usually served over rice</li> </ul> </div><a href="http://www.flip2tasty.com/2014/02/smoked-sausage-chicken-gumbo.html#more">Check out the recipe »</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10063387808742296832noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320785005023264423.post-79412622600165697072014-01-11T18:39:00.005-08:002016-01-08T14:20:29.163-08:00<div itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/Recipe"> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkq7BTZgns75HsIzY20_dj8RSWx4yTojpjYoT2IBeWVc8REpcTX7VXcyCr4DnsIu9zs_wRg8Lqm0MELoc9aTDEHPY_hVDE23WQ_TNL0WIrWcTtuW0yG0mRMkdgpzvaluajEBfd8FnmuhU/s1600/Lemon+Pepper+and+Dill+Pretzels.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkq7BTZgns75HsIzY20_dj8RSWx4yTojpjYoT2IBeWVc8REpcTX7VXcyCr4DnsIu9zs_wRg8Lqm0MELoc9aTDEHPY_hVDE23WQ_TNL0WIrWcTtuW0yG0mRMkdgpzvaluajEBfd8FnmuhU/s1600/Lemon+Pepper+and+Dill+Pretzels.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><br></i> <i style="font-weight: bold;">Why this recipe?  </i>Envision lemon pepper, garlic, dill, and ranch seasoning all baked into waffle style pretzels—a handful of these will leave a lasting impression on your pallet!  Click the picture above and take a closer look at the intense seasoning clinging to these pretzels!<br> <br> <i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;">The Flip:</i><br> <ul> <li>Cut out 1/4 cup of canola oil, removing 482 calories and 55g fat!  </li> <li>Removed 2 tsp salt (4720mg sodium)</li> <li>Increased dill and lemon pepper for heightened flavor </li> </ul> <b><i>Per serving:</i></b><br> <br> <i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;">Terri&#39;s Tips:  </i><br> <ul> <li><b>Before opening the bag of pretzels</b>: <i>gently move</i> the pretzels back and forth inside the bag. Carefully shake the salt to the bottom of the bag.  Make a small cut in the bottom corner of the bag and simply pour the unwanted salt away! </li> </ul> <br> </div><a href="http://www.flip2tasty.com/2014/01/lemon-pepper-and-dill-pretzels.html#more">Check out the recipe »</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10063387808742296832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320785005023264423.post-7276865631404333722013-12-23T19:29:00.000-08:002016-01-08T14:20:41.846-08:00<div itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/Recipe"> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgejwYepWLgyK7bKSICAA9PjewESEZtp_kkM-mQmtsXQnzLjOvs3xamJBEvcB4LtejdJh-7JEWzSroC6Kmdy2Dc8UQW11RHxuBCwoAPgk5dF1FZXoUUqlXq5zZi_m-Ny-WvAWy6TLEURMdB/s1600/SweetPotatoPie.jpg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgejwYepWLgyK7bKSICAA9PjewESEZtp_kkM-mQmtsXQnzLjOvs3xamJBEvcB4LtejdJh-7JEWzSroC6Kmdy2Dc8UQW11RHxuBCwoAPgk5dF1FZXoUUqlXq5zZi_m-Ny-WvAWy6TLEURMdB/s640/SweetPotatoPie.jpg.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><br></i> <i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;">Why this recipe? </i><span style="text-align: left;"> Sweet potato pie is a jewel of Southern desserts in the United States!  Much like a pumpkin pie, sweet potato pie fills your kitchen with the aroma of cinnamon and allspice! The thick gingersnap crust and streusel topping make this an incredibly flavorful pie.</span><br> <span style="text-align: left;"><br></span><span style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Did you Know: </i></b>Sweet potato pie most likely originates from traditional African cuisine and was served as a savory vegetable side in the 18th century.  It wasn&#39;t until the 19th century that sweet potato pie was commonly served as a dessert.</span><br> <br> <i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;">The Flip: </i><br> <ul> <li>Used 2% evaporated milk instead of whole milk.  Cut 200 calories, 19g fat and 4g carbs</li> <li>Cut 1/3 cup brown sugar—reducing 249 calories, 64g carbs and 63g sugar</li> </ul> <i style="font-weight: bold;">My thoughts:  </i>I&#39;ve had sweet potato pie but this pie is unique—definitely print a few recipes and have them ready for guest!  Enjoy!<br> <br> </div><a href="http://www.flip2tasty.com/2013/12/sweet-potato-pie-with-gingerbread.html#more">Check out the recipe »</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10063387808742296832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320785005023264423.post-663235397382709862013-11-24T07:35:00.000-08:002016-01-08T14:00:08.274-08:00<div itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/Recipe"> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiRfS867AddbjghEIGMAGxGLS8AZc30eV9cXJXUFIJCf0BKqMtYkcj1h5-ElmiDoUn7rfhYlXcKQS9aW2Vo0cVSJL33mD-5aC9BRH9MVtPsTjayCXg08XaWl179uA2UekhlD1OODQnFzM/s1600/Roasted+GreenBeans+with+Brown+Sugar+Sauce.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiRfS867AddbjghEIGMAGxGLS8AZc30eV9cXJXUFIJCf0BKqMtYkcj1h5-ElmiDoUn7rfhYlXcKQS9aW2Vo0cVSJL33mD-5aC9BRH9MVtPsTjayCXg08XaWl179uA2UekhlD1OODQnFzM/s640/Roasted+GreenBeans+with+Brown+Sugar+Sauce.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><br></i> <i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><br></i> <i><b>Why this recipe? </b><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b> </b></span></i><br> <br> <div style="backgroud-color: grey; border-radius: 7px; border-style: inset; border-style: solid; border-width: 5px; border: 2px solid;"> <i><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>According to, </b><u style="font-weight: bold;">COOK&#39;S  ILLUSTRATED</u><span style="font-weight: bold;">, a favorite magazine, </span><b>ROASTING GREEN BEANS transforms them into deeply caramelized, full-flavored beauties.  </b></span></i><br> <i><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><br></b></span></i> <i><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Why? </b>As green beans mature, their fibers roughen and their sugars are converted to starch. The hot, dry heat of the oven helps to reverse the aging process.  Fibers break down and an enzymatic reaction causes the starch to turn back into sugar, restoring sweetness.</span></i><br> <i><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><br></b></span></i> <i><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Shrivel Action- </b>Wrinkles aren&#39;t always a sign of overzealous cooking. For roasted green beans, shriveled exteriors indicate a successful transformation from bland and stringy to tender and flavorful.</span></i> </div> <br> <u>Cook&#39;s Illustrated</u> is right! These bacon-wrapped bundles are savory and sweet in rich brown sugar sauce with a touch of lemon. What&#39;s more, I touched up the recipe to make it healthier—so it&#39;s okay to have seconds!!   <br> <br> <i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;">The Flip: (per recipe)</i><br> <ul> <li>Cutout 1/2 cup of butter—removing 810 calories and 92g of fat</li> <li>Cutout 1/2 cup of brown sugar—removing 415 calories, 107g carbs and 106g of sugar</li> <li>Used center-cut bacon instead of regular—removing 1080 calories, 111g fat and 5969mg of sodium</li> <li>Used fresh green beans instead of canned—removing 5371mg of sodium</li> <li>Removed the garlic salt and replaced with minced garlic—removing 1180mg of sodium</li> </ul> <i style="font-weight: bold;">My thoughts:  </i>I&#39;m hooked on roasted green beans!  Thank you, Cook&#39;s Illustrated!<br> <br> I love the bundled serving style for holidays or my dinner table.  The bundles are easy to prepare ahead of time—then you just add the brown sugar sauce and roast them!<br> <br> I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do!<br> </div><a href="http://www.flip2tasty.com/2013/11/roasted-green-beans-with-brown-sugar.html#more">Check out the recipe »</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10063387808742296832noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320785005023264423.post-10328151921061644172013-10-20T14:10:00.005-07:002016-01-08T13:58:06.252-08:00<div itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/Recipe"> <br> <i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><br></i> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiF9K61HD4tddsmdxad8cgn3ok6UF3bgHyYo3G9fHUIntVeX4DocNqru-pYwnZ-3h00GwfwtDm8b-98apM_ev1In0_EMJoNBnIuhza_Gg0OX3IRTzM74mnPD_ts3ECiMcNdLdUuPgEkBs/s1600/Honey-glazed+acorn+squash+with+toasted+walnuts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiF9K61HD4tddsmdxad8cgn3ok6UF3bgHyYo3G9fHUIntVeX4DocNqru-pYwnZ-3h00GwfwtDm8b-98apM_ev1In0_EMJoNBnIuhza_Gg0OX3IRTzM74mnPD_ts3ECiMcNdLdUuPgEkBs/s640/Honey-glazed+acorn+squash+with+toasted+walnuts.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><br></i> <i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><br></i> <i style="font-weight: bold;">Why this recipe?  </i>Who doesn&#39;t love a hearty Fall recipe? This acorn squash is slightly sweet and has a long, rich finish. You&#39;ll immediately detect golden honey and lightly toasted walnuts, while Craisins and butter contribute a light, slightly tart and creamy impression that lasts on your pallet.<br> <br> I also included one <i>unique and savory ingredient </i>that adds incredible depth and flavor—I was pleasantly surprised by it, and I hope you will be too!<br> <br> <i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;">The Flip: (per recipe)</i><br> <ul> <li>Reduced the salt by 1/2 tsp—removing 1180mg of sodium</li> <li>Added lightly toasted walnuts for more flavor</li> <li>Reduced the butter by 1/2 tbsp—removing 6g of fat and 51 calories</li> <li>Replaced the raisins with Crasins for a touch of tartness  </li> <li>Reduced the Crasins by 1/4 cup—removing 17g carbs and 65 calories </li> </ul> <br> <i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;">My thoughts:  </i><span style="text-align: left;">Don&#39;t worry about the carbs in this recipe—they are <a href="http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/carbohydrates" onclick="javascript:void window.open(&#39;http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/carbohydrates&#39;,&#39;1382303197366&#39;,&#39;width=700,height=500,toolbar=0,menubar=0,location=0,status=1,scrollbars=1,resizable=1,left=0,top=0&#39;);return false;">good carbs</a> packed full of fiber because they are from a vegetable!</span><br> <span style="text-align: left;"><br></span> <span style="text-align: left;">I&#39;d used medium sized squash to ensure there is plenty of of toasted walnut mixture for each squash. </span><br> <span style="text-align: left;"><br></span> <br> </div><a href="http://www.flip2tasty.com/2013/10/honey-glazed-acorn-squash-with-toasted.html#more">Check out the recipe »</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10063387808742296832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320785005023264423.post-23908329368282221832013-10-06T12:59:00.002-07:002016-01-08T13:57:11.806-08:00<div itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/Recipe"> <br> <i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><br></i> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsW5gEcHBGR3CZiu2-TATuB2xYWBEk-pc0HWW3c_WogrdMQu1bDuuS471bUd1tHF17-USNMb5B9AIEaws8bHWS76UcZuXd1iMHEQNivmEe3pruHJq-zGjNeotd5lNI9P3hy-Q789ojbZ4/s1600/IMG_3295.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsW5gEcHBGR3CZiu2-TATuB2xYWBEk-pc0HWW3c_WogrdMQu1bDuuS471bUd1tHF17-USNMb5B9AIEaws8bHWS76UcZuXd1iMHEQNivmEe3pruHJq-zGjNeotd5lNI9P3hy-Q789ojbZ4/s640/IMG_3295.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><br></i><i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;">Why this recipe?  </i><span style="text-align: left;">You can see baked onions embedded in this</span><span style="text-align: left;"> delicious two pound loaf of Onion Bread! The no yeast recipe also features poppy seeds and black pepper to enhance its flavor and make it unique from other onion breads.  Adapted from my favorite bread machine recipe, this onion bread is perfect for Fall weather and homemade soup! </span><br> <br> <i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;">The Flip: (per serving)</i><br> <ul> <li>Added lightly toasted onions which increased the onion flavor</li> <li>Replaced white sugar with brown sugar </li> <li>Added poppy seeds and black pepper </li> <li>Cut out 1/2 tsp of salt removing 1180mg of sodium!</li> <li>Removed 1 tbsp of butter saving 11g of fat and 102 calories</li> </ul> <br> <br> <i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;">My thoughts:  </i><br> <ul> <li>This bread does not require yeast—making it easy to prepare and bake. I am confident that my son in college will have no trouble making this bread on a weekend! </li> <li>I lightly toasted the dried onions, so this recipe is packed full of flavor. </li> <li>This bread is excellent for paninis or grilled sandwiches (thinly sliced)!</li> </ul> </div><a href="http://www.flip2tasty.com/2013/10/toasted-onion-bread.html#more">Check out the recipe »</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10063387808742296832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320785005023264423.post-55622843295186050702013-09-18T19:18:00.000-07:002016-01-08T13:56:19.332-08:00<div itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/Recipe"> <br> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuFL8OTD9FeAwA2lYI5n1yTOBJcmuaUzvv5CY8S7q1W6mT8afA_qcd4l6fXsLPI8dAlv_05vJHlJ5FpWVLHFp0PEZzvVA-5PcgEAw6xTHpu250r-c59mnzNiIf-OQL6NU5yDIqSYKDqwE/s1600/IMG_3234.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuFL8OTD9FeAwA2lYI5n1yTOBJcmuaUzvv5CY8S7q1W6mT8afA_qcd4l6fXsLPI8dAlv_05vJHlJ5FpWVLHFp0PEZzvVA-5PcgEAw6xTHpu250r-c59mnzNiIf-OQL6NU5yDIqSYKDqwE/s640/IMG_3234.jpg" width="640"></a><i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><br></i> <i style="font-weight: bold;">Why this recipe?</i>  One of my favorite meals is a roast beef panini with Dijon mustard fresh from the press! So I decided to tackle making a Dijon Mustard of my own.  It is tantalizingly thick, smooth, and creamy with a hint of Tarragon. What&#39;s more: it&#39;s easy to make—the hard part is waiting a couple of weeks for the flavors to mellow and come together! <br> <br> <i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;">The Flip: (per 1 tbsp serving)</i><br> <ul> <li>cut the sodium by 75mg</li> <li>added tarragon to enhance the mustard </li> </ul> <i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;">My thoughts:  </i><span style="text-align: left;">To prepare</span><span style="text-align: left;"> a regular Dijon Mustard, omit the</span><span style="text-align: left;"> tarragon.  </span><br> <span style="text-align: left;"><i><br></i></span> <span style="text-align: left;"><i>It&#39;s very important</i> to give your Dijon a couple of weeks in your refrigerator for the flavors to come together.</span><br> <i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><br></i><span style="text-align: left;">I plan on making small jars for special gifts during the holiday!  I hope you enjoy!</span><i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"> </i><br> <br> </div><a href="http://www.flip2tasty.com/2013/09/dijon-mustard-with-tarragon.html#more">Check out the recipe »</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10063387808742296832noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320785005023264423.post-65772627375213501022013-08-20T18:48:00.000-07:002016-01-08T13:54:26.342-08:00 <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAgzJ1ytdmg8_OujDGOESxTCGIplFa197p2rZKDcLIiI59oetJtkQ7Ri42mCgYiSw4aTo01r3JWqgqQE38-gQ0Z4LkeZ_R-KvOaoRF17VBg2l-NxZmo9lewgRljsGq1TnD6NsddmY9CE3Y/s1600/Steak+and+Pico+de+Gallo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAgzJ1ytdmg8_OujDGOESxTCGIplFa197p2rZKDcLIiI59oetJtkQ7Ri42mCgYiSw4aTo01r3JWqgqQE38-gQ0Z4LkeZ_R-KvOaoRF17VBg2l-NxZmo9lewgRljsGq1TnD6NsddmY9CE3Y/s640/Steak+and+Pico+de+Gallo.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br></div> <i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;">Why this recipe?</i><i style="text-align: left;">  M</i><span style="text-align: left;">arinated and fired, this steak is served with fresh Pico de Gallo—made with vine ripened tomatoes and veggies straight from my garden! This is irresistible s</span>erved over rice or rolled in your favorite tortilla.<br> <br> <i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;">The Flip: (per serving)  </i>The original recipe called for thick ribeye steaks. I choose trimmed, leaner flank steak and doubled the homemade Pico de Gallo!<br> <i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><br></i> <br> <br> <ul> <li>Replaced Ribeye with Flank Steak (cut 2600 Calories and 279g of fat!)</li> <li>Used 8 tomatoes instead of 3 to bulk up the Pico de Gallo!</li> <li>Cut 1/2 tsp of salt (1800mg of sodium)</li> <li>Cut olive oil by 1/4 cup (removing 55g of fat)</li> </ul> <br> <br> <i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;">My thoughts: </i> Marinating the steak for 12 to 24 hours really enhances its flavor—you won&#39;t miss that ribeye!  Enjoy.<br> <a href="http://www.flip2tasty.com/2013/08/marinated-steak-with-fresh-pico-de-gallo.html#more">Check out the recipe »</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10063387808742296832noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320785005023264423.post-58128475191335680882013-08-12T19:29:00.003-07:002016-01-08T13:51:37.651-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUN6Ifb7zHI_Mmjudd16hiCvFWf9ecQW0xI7_VoyKfZow5tBPCcwVSq5y698N6LD-KgOSz2opLwU4qC8B0VDt00zQiguxoByw9T9OYIvFWwEWLzOJJBfZq1vGHS8O1V7IK-dRYbW4uZ9A/s1600/Torte.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUN6Ifb7zHI_Mmjudd16hiCvFWf9ecQW0xI7_VoyKfZow5tBPCcwVSq5y698N6LD-KgOSz2opLwU4qC8B0VDt00zQiguxoByw9T9OYIvFWwEWLzOJJBfZq1vGHS8O1V7IK-dRYbW4uZ9A/s640/Torte.jpg" width="640"></a><br> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><br>Why this recipe? </i><span style="text-align: left;"> This torte boasts the bold flavors of Sun-dried tomatoes and pesto—but what really sets this dish apart is the</span> unmistakable, irresistible middle layer of Kalamata olives!  Yet, despite these strong pallet-pleasers, every bite reveals more subtle flavors—like capers, lemon juice, fresh thyme, and a hint of anchovy. <br> <br> Grab a freshly baked baguette or your favorite cracker and bring it to a whole new level with this torte!       <i style="font-weight: bold;"> </i><br> <br> <i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;">The Flip: (per serving)</i><br> <br> <i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;">My thoughts:  </i><span style="text-align: left;">To</span><span style="text-align: left;"> serve, cut the torte into quarters. Each consumed quarter is easily replaced with a nice looking wedge of the torte.</span><br> <span style="text-align: left;">Make sure to check out my homemade <a href="http://www.flip2tasty.com/2013/07/roasted-walnut-basil-pesto.html">Roasted Walnut Basil Pesto</a> to use for this recipe!</span><br> <br> </div><a href="http://www.flip2tasty.com/2013/08/pesto-sun-dried-tomato-kalmata-torte.html#more">Check out the recipe »</a>Flip2Tasty.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09130522771673796802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320785005023264423.post-26473037496619346762013-08-06T17:04:00.003-07:002016-01-08T13:50:32.296-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid-NGCZ0uMfEmrpd-SonjPxSwjnS_OBfYAelmBLmI0-gijJCLIBV0O_q_7ytBFJsb-Ofb3q0g5CxdGm-1Fy-jD_AEgR4RpQh-2mK_lVW1ZO6fTDOtDnI6GT3FV1mLBbuRSuybVtkEwqzLb/s1600/Shrimp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid-NGCZ0uMfEmrpd-SonjPxSwjnS_OBfYAelmBLmI0-gijJCLIBV0O_q_7ytBFJsb-Ofb3q0g5CxdGm-1Fy-jD_AEgR4RpQh-2mK_lVW1ZO6fTDOtDnI6GT3FV1mLBbuRSuybVtkEwqzLb/s640/Shrimp.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><br></i> <i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;">Why this recipe?  </i><span style="text-align: left;">This citrus-honey glaze grills to perfection on shrimp.  It&#39;s unique array of flavors includes natural honey, a touch of </span>hoisin, oyster sauce, and the perfect amount of dry sherry. This dish is enhanced with fresh lime, lemon grass, and a slight zest!<br> <br> <i style="font-weight: bold;">The Flip:  (per serving)</i><br> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>Cut the total glaze in half—this is the perfect amount for marinating and basting shrimp!</li> <li>Reduced the high-sodium hoisin sauce </li> <li>Increased the natural honey to offset the hoisin sauce I removed</li> </ul> <i style="font-weight: bold;">My thoughts:  </i> I can&#39;t wait to try this marinade on fresh scallops, salmon, and chicken breast!  Adding or changing the herbs is a perfect way to further enhance the meat you&#39;ve selected.  Comment to let me know of anything else this sauce goes well on!<br> <br> Enjoy!<br>     <br> <a href="http://www.flip2tasty.com/2013/08/citrus-honey-glazed-shrimp.html#more">Check out the recipe »</a>Flip2Tasty.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09130522771673796802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320785005023264423.post-9725119694206536842013-07-29T20:06:00.000-07:002013-08-21T21:29:35.765-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTb2CHtErbnXxpSkx1LBj9TujEW17VViD3xb4VYIga2MElYzJATMHNwALc917_IPMNaNfArm2bBn9rK49YVISPMCc7O0SoF00D7Cbq1Rvd-bP_JdB2TGfUEHkG7Ca7s62JlIc3lNin6Fs/s1600/IMG_2939.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTb2CHtErbnXxpSkx1LBj9TujEW17VViD3xb4VYIga2MElYzJATMHNwALc917_IPMNaNfArm2bBn9rK49YVISPMCc7O0SoF00D7Cbq1Rvd-bP_JdB2TGfUEHkG7Ca7s62JlIc3lNin6Fs/s640/IMG_2939.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> <i style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;">Why this recipe?  </i><span style="text-align: left;"> I wanted all the flavor of a fresh vibrant Basil Pesto but with reduced fat and calories!  I manged to achieve a moist pesto with half the fat that spreads beautifully!  Woo hoo!  It&#39;s healthy and Weight Watchers friendly.</span></div> <br> <i><b>The Flip:  </b>(per tablespoon)</i><br> <i><br></i> <u style="font-style: italic;">Original recipe:</u>  Calories: 118   Fat: 13 g    Sodium: 143 mg<br> <u style="font-style: italic;">&quot;Flipped&quot; version:</u>  Calories: 69    Fat:: 7 g    Sodium: 103 mg<br> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>Reduce amount of extra virgin olive oil by half—cutting approximately 600 calories and 70 grams of fat!</li> <li>Cut sodium in half—reduced sodium by 590 mg</li> </ul> <i style="font-weight: bold;">My thoughts:</i>  The consistency of my Roasted Walnut Basil Pesto is thicker—however, it doesn&#39;t change the taste.  Roasting the walnuts enhanced the flavor of the walnuts in the pesto.<br> <br> Italian pesto is incredible on so many foods!  Last evening, we had grilled chops and rice with pesto—Yum! Enjoy!<br> <br> <br> </div><a href="http://www.flip2tasty.com/2013/07/roasted-walnut-basil-pesto.html#more">Check out the recipe »</a>Flip2Tasty.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09130522771673796802noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320785005023264423.post-21877286701178784132013-07-23T15:23:00.000-07:002013-08-27T18:15:10.465-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Xe7DoIATk08WzZAZo9nCeawjRTQNQgbPzdQs9WY-RaMFkkZLq9k2im50W9GZT3hSYlkRbSn42icO2Q3xsfSUco5ldKEzqD7HUUS-DGmE7JIYG3JYgnYzfIXoKcSAF6HrA_yc_r7t68Y/s1600/IMG_2886.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Xe7DoIATk08WzZAZo9nCeawjRTQNQgbPzdQs9WY-RaMFkkZLq9k2im50W9GZT3hSYlkRbSn42icO2Q3xsfSUco5ldKEzqD7HUUS-DGmE7JIYG3JYgnYzfIXoKcSAF6HrA_yc_r7t68Y/s640/IMG_2886.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <br> <i style="font-weight: bold;">Why this recipe?  </i>  I experienced my first White Chocolate Jalapeno Mousse in Colorado at a small restaurant called the Craftwood Inn.  I must admit, I was skeptical about  the combination of jalapenos and chocolate at first—but it was wonderful! The sweet white chocolate balanced the heat of the jalapenos perfectly while the tart raspberries completed the flavor profile of this unique dessert.<br> <br> <i style="font-weight: bold;">The Flip:  (per serving)</i><br> <u><i>The original recipe:</i></u>  Calories: 216  Fat: 16g  Carbs: 15g   Fiber:1g  Protein: 3g<br>     <br> <u><i>The Flip2Tasty version:</i></u>  Calories: 187  Fat: 12g  Carbs: 13g    Fiber: 1g   Protein: 4g<br> <br> <b><i>How?</i></b><br> <div style="text-align: left;"> </div> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>Instead of using whole milk, I used 2%</li> <li>Replaced 50% of the heavy cream with half and half </li> <li>Healthy fresh raspberries are the star of this dessert! </li> </ul> <br> <div style="text-align: left;"> <i style="font-weight: bold;">My thoughts:</i>  I cut back on calories, fat, and carbs by treating the mousse as a<i> topping </i>instead of a <i>dessert</i> plated with a sugar-laced raspberry sauce—it&#39;s easier to enjoy a decadent dessert when it doesn&#39;t add inches to my waistline!  </div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> This recipe is perfect for special occasions—it serves 18 people (or 9 if you can&#39;t resist)!  Enjoy.<br> <br> <br> </div></div></div></div><a href="http://www.flip2tasty.com/2013/07/white-chocolate-jalapeno-mousse.html#more">Check out the recipe »</a>Flip2Tasty.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09130522771673796802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320785005023264423.post-48221905207806666292013-07-13T18:12:00.000-07:002013-08-27T18:13:22.200-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGt_92Jg14rSx1Dwhe7Q3U3XqnRVvwUPOg-yxd56k66O1jGp_VkQRhuV-mXqbs1EClr8EmaP4TAz8XXig0wJCaqasDXBb0mY5jUgKrE1D6aZzshqKhBeVl9-HD8ZrFbDt8rfj131v_4II/s1600/IMG_2794.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGt_92Jg14rSx1Dwhe7Q3U3XqnRVvwUPOg-yxd56k66O1jGp_VkQRhuV-mXqbs1EClr8EmaP4TAz8XXig0wJCaqasDXBb0mY5jUgKrE1D6aZzshqKhBeVl9-HD8ZrFbDt8rfj131v_4II/s640/IMG_2794.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <b><i><br></i></b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <b><i>Why this recipe?</i></b>  A fresh sliced tomato, mozzarella, and basil salad is perfect for summertime! This is a delicious twist to the recipe.  I marinated onion slices overnight in a balsamic vinegar marinade, then grilled them on a hot grill. The result was a vertical salad filled with gooey mozzarella cheese!  </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <b><i>The Flip:</i></b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>Cut back olive oil.  I knew it was important to keep enough oil to ensure the onions wouldn&#39;t stick to the grill—but I successfully reduced the fat by 15 grams!</li> <li>Reduced the amount of balsamic vinegar by a quarter cup—there was <i>plenty</i> to drizzle over the finished salads</li> <li>Reduced the sodium by 1180 mg</li> <li>Cut back the fresh mozzarella to 1/4 inch slices instead of 1/2 inch slices saving approximately 340   calories, 25 grams of fat and 712 mg of sodium! </li> <li>Added an extra slice of tomato</li> </ul> <br> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <i style="font-weight: bold;">My thoughts:  </i>I loved the subtle smokiness the onions give the salad.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> When grilling over medium-high heat, make sure to give the onions enough to time to<i> crisp up</i> for nice grill marks.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Enjoy!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div> </div><a href="http://www.flip2tasty.com/2013/07/grilled-balsamic-onion-and-tomato-stacks.html#more">Check out the recipe »</a>Flip2Tasty.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09130522771673796802noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320785005023264423.post-8063436470419332362013-07-05T15:54:00.000-07:002013-08-21T21:27:42.858-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR8pZt6u4h0kydx_q5TAcnmuDH6fJT6yCj7XFbUuRKlqY_WcZES8apYUunlyMHMbiY2aBkpASsMdXSh6A0VBA3X0l0UsQZkkv92HeRSY3p49q6ttJ8XTy8UdCMVqnZzPhaL7MFFGzMLEE/s1600/IMG_2731.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR8pZt6u4h0kydx_q5TAcnmuDH6fJT6yCj7XFbUuRKlqY_WcZES8apYUunlyMHMbiY2aBkpASsMdXSh6A0VBA3X0l0UsQZkkv92HeRSY3p49q6ttJ8XTy8UdCMVqnZzPhaL7MFFGzMLEE/s640/IMG_2731.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <i style="font-weight: bold;">Why this recipe?  </i>I love both Dilly Bread and Beer Bread, but they are high in calories.  After spending some time debating about which one to flip it hit me—why not combine the best of both worlds <i>and</i> throw in some cheese!<br> <br> My Cheddar Dilly Beer Bread is incredibly easy to make—<i>no </i>active yeast, kneading or rising required.  When it comes to bread baking, I admire the incredible talent of my baker friends—it&#39;s an art!  </div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <b><i>The Flip:</i></b></div> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>Substituted one cup of freshly ground Kansas wheat flour (thanks Bev and Ken) for the all-purpose flour.  </li> <li>Added dill, dill seed and onion, which lends itself to the Dilly bread flavor profile.</li> <li>The beer takes the place of the yeast, cottage cheese and butter.  This removed approximately 500 calories, 30 grams of fat, and 2000 mg of sodium—yikes!</li> <li>Increased the flavor by using an<i> extra-sharp</i> cheddar, allowed me to cut the cheddar by a quarter cup removing another 120 calories and 10 grams of fat!</li> <li>The recipe called for 1 tsp of salt.  I removed 1/4 tsp which is about 590 mg of sodium. </li> </ul> <i style="font-weight: bold;"></i><br> <div> <i style="font-weight: bold;"><i style="font-weight: bold;"><br></i></i></div> <i style="font-weight: bold;"> My thoughts:  </i>Don&#39;t skimp on the dill—the amount may surprise you.  Believe me, use all of it! <br> <br> For this recipe, I used regular beer—I wonder what amber ale would taste like in the bread?<i style="font-weight: bold;"> </i><br> <div> <br></div> <div> Piecing together my favorite flavors from two recipes worked perfectly!  This bread is easy to make and Weight Watchers friendly!  Enjoy.<br> <div> <br></div> <div> </div></div></div><a href="http://www.flip2tasty.com/2013/07/cheddar-dilly-beer-bread.html#more">Check out the recipe »</a>Flip2Tasty.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09130522771673796802noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320785005023264423.post-78210613883245970312013-06-28T19:55:00.000-07:002013-08-21T21:28:22.228-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqtiX6amKBiqXQzdHwzfl1RmneREuupRfj07GEph52s4S56i1OFyNwa-s5jwsOtAS_nW83d1N3QjZzttLmGkIY774jRV12yOMrJlvJs-u5aqrboRNVKVvi5aGq-hwJWzBgSoKrMvTMYVU/s1600/IMG_2690.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqtiX6amKBiqXQzdHwzfl1RmneREuupRfj07GEph52s4S56i1OFyNwa-s5jwsOtAS_nW83d1N3QjZzttLmGkIY774jRV12yOMrJlvJs-u5aqrboRNVKVvi5aGq-hwJWzBgSoKrMvTMYVU/s640/IMG_2690.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <br> <br> <i style="font-weight: bold;">Why this recipe?  </i>While vacationing in Hawaii I found this <i>fabulous</i> Kona coffee rub.  I made sure to have room in my suitcase to bring a bag full of it back to the &#39;mainland.&#39;  But sadly, I&#39;m almost out! So I decided to make my own coffee rub to hold me over until our next trip to Hawaii!<br> <br> <b><i>The Flip:</i></b><br> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>Removed a teaspoon of salt (2360mg of sodium). Adjust the sodium to what works for you! </li> <li>You don&#39;t have to be a coffee lover to enjoy this seasoning—it&#39;s loaded with flavors that come together with the ground coffee.</li> </ul> <i style="font-weight: bold;"><br></i> <i style="font-weight: bold;">My thoughts:</i>   When making the rub, I recommend using a rich, dark coffee.  The coffee rub isn&#39;t just for beef!  I&#39;ve used it on poultry, pork and fish, as well—it&#39;s delicious!  For a smaller amount, the recipe can easily be cut in half.   <br> <br> We have all experienced the wonderful smell of fresh coffee beans upon walking into a coffee shop.  The aroma of my Dark Coffee Seasoning reminds me of just that—it&#39;s <i>divine!  </i>Enjoy.<br> </div><a href="http://www.flip2tasty.com/2013/06/dark-coffee-seasoning-rubfor-all-kinds.html#more">Check out the recipe »</a>Flip2Tasty.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09130522771673796802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320785005023264423.post-1185235848783770032013-06-23T08:03:00.001-07:002013-08-27T18:13:31.962-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioh2Q8UuWY2ASdlas9hRc7s5PR4XEIgO7L0knbUtuc-cFdC_wJ6FgtYTUKfpoh5Z7cNeJ9bkLNfJUXRpMOJfewdDE57iNBGFcK7Keg0joOHTC-FomWQX0NHtHlhTe2HpusK_VII1462LQ/s1600/IMG_2573.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioh2Q8UuWY2ASdlas9hRc7s5PR4XEIgO7L0knbUtuc-cFdC_wJ6FgtYTUKfpoh5Z7cNeJ9bkLNfJUXRpMOJfewdDE57iNBGFcK7Keg0joOHTC-FomWQX0NHtHlhTe2HpusK_VII1462LQ/s640/IMG_2573.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <br> <i style="font-weight: bold;">Why this recipe?</i>  Occasionally, I grow tired of lettuce salads, so as I pondered alternatives I realized the farmers markets are filling up with <i>fresh </i>vegetables—that means it&#39;s the perfect time to try something new! <br> <br> This healthy Mediterranean-style salad is so easy to put together that I make mine &quot;to order&quot; at mealtime!  It&#39;s delicious and great for the waist-line, too!<br> <br> <b><i>The Flip:</i></b><br> <br> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>In the dressing, cut the olive oil by 1/4 cup </li> <li>Used a reduced-fat feta cheese (Mediterranean, tomato basil or plain)</li> <li>Cut back the amount of olives to reduce fat and sodium</li> <li>Substituted honey for sugar</li> <li>Used more herbs to add flavor</li> </ul> <i style="font-weight: bold;"><i style="font-weight: bold;"><br></i> My thoughts:</i>  This Cucumber Salad is a perfect topper on a lettuce salad—no dressing needed! <br> <br> The recipe can easily be cut in half or quartered.  I make dressing ahead of time so it&#39;s ready when I need it!<br> <br> An endless variety of veggies can be used to prepare this salad—use your favorite!  Enjoy<br> </div><a href="http://www.flip2tasty.com/2013/06/cucumber-salad-with-lemon-garlic.html#more">Check out the recipe »</a>Flip2Tasty.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09130522771673796802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320785005023264423.post-79968974841500289412013-06-15T21:13:00.004-07:002013-08-21T21:38:32.287-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwj9ELFB4LogSazQh9e13yA-X7l00qq4QGJdgujcNdSkVXiysWQF-E4f55epyP5eQMJitBl7lk5Jf0Vvt4_RYF-oiO2me8nALJyXY2gDe8UDzYEUcE4mTrfBzVkJjZjy6UrvjoIMZvjzE/s1600/Tuscan+Turkey+Burger.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwj9ELFB4LogSazQh9e13yA-X7l00qq4QGJdgujcNdSkVXiysWQF-E4f55epyP5eQMJitBl7lk5Jf0Vvt4_RYF-oiO2me8nALJyXY2gDe8UDzYEUcE4mTrfBzVkJjZjy6UrvjoIMZvjzE/s640/Tuscan+Turkey+Burger.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <br> <br> <i style="font-weight: bold;">Why this recipe?  </i>I thoroughly enjoy a good burger, but I could do without all the calories and fat!  A turkey burger is certainly healthier,  but they can be <i>really bland and dried out</i>! <br> <br> <b><i>The Flip:</i></b> <br> <br> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>Removed 28 grams of fat by using ground turkey breast.</li> <li>Used stronger flavors to create a Tuscan Burger with a kick—because ground turkey can be very bland!</li> <li>Grilled the burgers over lower heat—turkey burgers will <i>easily</i> dry out.</li> <li>Added egg for extra moisture.</li> <li>Basted the burgers with a marinade during the grilling/cooking process.</li> <li>No need for cheese on top—it&#39;s built into the burger for added moisture.</li> </ul> <i style="font-weight: bold;"><i style="font-weight: bold;"><br></i> My thoughts: </i> Feel free to double the recipe and freeze the extra turkey patties—they make a easy meal.  I layer the patties between wax paper and place the extra marinade in a small bag; after that, everything fits perfectly into a large freezer bag.<br> <br> I plan to try this recipe with extra lean ground beef, too.  Either way, the Tuscan flavors will make for wonderful burgers!<br> </div><a href="http://www.flip2tasty.com/2013/06/tuscan-turkey-burger.html#more">Check out the recipe »</a>Flip2Tasty.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09130522771673796802noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320785005023264423.post-77851469004787706952013-06-07T10:47:00.003-07:002013-08-21T21:29:57.651-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: left;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbN5wV1ZEpL2XZjY0nkoh8K0j4Colto1voXXkJA-fSIUMJncjLzQ5iZsvj1KedyTJoZ8big6w7fpxRU9ULFn-msbfUnOKbYrlhXrNI3CWYgihw7SbpB8vYjKWJQuKrBb9BojomVQU2uI6E/s1600/IMG_2522.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbN5wV1ZEpL2XZjY0nkoh8K0j4Colto1voXXkJA-fSIUMJncjLzQ5iZsvj1KedyTJoZ8big6w7fpxRU9ULFn-msbfUnOKbYrlhXrNI3CWYgihw7SbpB8vYjKWJQuKrBb9BojomVQU2uI6E/s640/IMG_2522.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <br> <div style="text-align: left;"> <i style="font-weight: bold;">Why this recipe?</i>  There are close to 600 calories, 26 grams of fat, 95 carbs and 17 WW points+ in a single slice of chocolate sheet cake—yikes!  Unfortunately, I learned how bad conventional chocolate sheet cake is for you after happily eating a slice—and then I thought to myself, &quot;why not make a tasty sheet cake that&#39;s healthy too?&quot;</div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <b><i>The Flip:</i></b></div> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>Removed 1/2 cup of cocoa—hence, &quot;blonde!&quot;</li> <li>Added almond (or vanilla) extract for flavor</li> <li>Removed <i>14 Tablespoons</i> of butter (over 1 1/2 sticks of butter)</li> <li>Removed  3/4 cups of oil</li> <li>Added buttermilk for moisture</li> <li>Replaced Frosting with a flavorful glaze</li> <li>Used pre made cake mix instead of making the conventional cake recipe (with all the oil and butter)</li> <li>Used egg whites instead of whole eggs</li> </ul> <ul style="text-align: left;"> </ul> <div style="text-align: left;"> <i style="font-weight: bold;">My thoughts:  </i>You can really experiment with the flavor profile of this recipe by changing the extract you use.  For example, I have a Butter Pecan extract I purchased at an Amish bakery—I look forward to using it next time.  Also, including a small amount of fruit, like blueberries, might be really delicious!  The sky&#39;s the limit!</div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> My Blonde Sheet Cake may be different from the <i>original chocolate sheet cake,</i> but it&#39;s a delicious alternative!!  Enjoy.</div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <br></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> </div></div><a href="http://www.flip2tasty.com/2013/06/blonde-sheet-cake.html#more">Check out the recipe »</a>Flip2Tasty.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09130522771673796802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320785005023264423.post-64253995128303278822013-05-31T19:54:00.003-07:002013-08-21T21:37:59.789-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl53nZZUTrM_AO_o3MwRRcEvGPh8LIsw6mRCiL_CQdx-z8r_-dcbPPEYUcZ3nZqOoo7n4WbqIZ8l-O7XTUWfBFs8HfHASKNikjwNiONH3vmhZ1ZhKnqo3HlLy2PZmZ-FizF-cBl_AbMfg/s1600/IMG_2472.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl53nZZUTrM_AO_o3MwRRcEvGPh8LIsw6mRCiL_CQdx-z8r_-dcbPPEYUcZ3nZqOoo7n4WbqIZ8l-O7XTUWfBFs8HfHASKNikjwNiONH3vmhZ1ZhKnqo3HlLy2PZmZ-FizF-cBl_AbMfg/s640/IMG_2472.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <i style="font-weight: bold;">Why this recipe?</i>  I absolutely love salt and vinegar potato chips; so why not make salt and vinegar fries?  I made this recipe with the help of my son, who is home on break from college.  We made it at the request of a special young lady, Yoshi!  We hope you like our twist!</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <i style="font-weight: bold;">The Flip:</i>  </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>These are not fried; they are baked<i> and</i> basted—YUM.</li> <li>Approximately 15g less fat per serving!</li> <li>Used Russet potatoes and didn&#39;t peel the skin so the fries would have more nutrients.</li> <li>Reduced the amount of sodium per serving.</li> </ul> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <b><i>My thoughts:  </i></b>My Baked Salt and Vinegar Fries are easy to make.  The hardest part (if you want to call it hard at all) is turning and basting the fries with a mouth-watering salt and vinegar mixture every 15 minutes—the oven does the rest!</div> <br> Also, if you are debating on how to cut your fries, here&#39;s how I did it:<br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ2Yna4paEuWNyjbvG2YLB4-xkPH3inRAfNGRd2zYsPnzVHo4vlBYbWRcRyhYQMLG6IaEPfxmQITDFbQmusK74PGH5DZTpA6KfBMj52cxxRwYfFuCWyA96oCcplgzDYCH9z7G_LPi6n_U/s1600/IMG_2361.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ2Yna4paEuWNyjbvG2YLB4-xkPH3inRAfNGRd2zYsPnzVHo4vlBYbWRcRyhYQMLG6IaEPfxmQITDFbQmusK74PGH5DZTpA6KfBMj52cxxRwYfFuCWyA96oCcplgzDYCH9z7G_LPi6n_U/s640/IMG_2361.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <br> <br> After washing the potatoes I cut them into quarters.<br> <br> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsXGiwDggk6gJCbJ6sefOmZmyA7r5yFNIzr2oSoMWikZqpXBy-oXXXHhoFXjW8phJglM4IyWxpjFBWrSnkBnlLvS2FGzF04-5r2hr7GENIAC4_Pa8VV7lG0ryx8KNU1z5vp9e0PzTZNso/s1600/IMG_2378.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsXGiwDggk6gJCbJ6sefOmZmyA7r5yFNIzr2oSoMWikZqpXBy-oXXXHhoFXjW8phJglM4IyWxpjFBWrSnkBnlLvS2FGzF04-5r2hr7GENIAC4_Pa8VV7lG0ryx8KNU1z5vp9e0PzTZNso/s640/IMG_2378.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <br> <br> I then cut the quarters into thirds and sliced each third into uniform fries. <br> <div> <br></div> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg003ycqRvf_HkKjffcVbWf1kPu9ZhrxxJBEfMSLoUboG7xmtmYlfaRTO-gvtD0mEdBQJnsR-9hHYlsk5mT6B04E5hke3-5KOiWu_RDr1_fN9PpSUY_Mlsc6xJLrIzltwXCuP_OB0RDLfA/s1600/IMG_2413.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg003ycqRvf_HkKjffcVbWf1kPu9ZhrxxJBEfMSLoUboG7xmtmYlfaRTO-gvtD0mEdBQJnsR-9hHYlsk5mT6B04E5hke3-5KOiWu_RDr1_fN9PpSUY_Mlsc6xJLrIzltwXCuP_OB0RDLfA/s640/IMG_2413.JPG" width="640"></a></div> <br> <br> It&#39;s important to cut your fries as uniformly as possible so your fries bake evenly. <br> <br> My family loved these fries!  Even my youngest preferred these over McDonald&#39;s fries!  My favorite thing about these fries is their subtle hint of vinegar—we made sure that it was palatable, but not overpowering.<br> <br> I hope you&#39;ll enjoy an order of my healthy home-baked fries for <i>half </i>the WW points and <i>twice </i>the flavor!<br> <br> <br> </div><a href="http://www.flip2tasty.com/2013/05/baked-salt-and-vinegar-fries.html#more">Check out the recipe »</a>Flip2Tasty.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09130522771673796802noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320785005023264423.post-144328751820396562013-05-26T20:42:00.001-07:002013-08-21T21:34:50.568-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF5b3rTVWCSHdnh_geXzcAwQYow9vo_uJM_HxK4Z04hoVrpX1ZOdu6tAz3m1HW0MYo_xWkJu3ZvWL2fqga555H0D10X244CW5G7JRrAZ18_zhogPndUqSgXL3YhGkjwvLsf8pnlWHPovU/s1600/IMG_2335.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF5b3rTVWCSHdnh_geXzcAwQYow9vo_uJM_HxK4Z04hoVrpX1ZOdu6tAz3m1HW0MYo_xWkJu3ZvWL2fqga555H0D10X244CW5G7JRrAZ18_zhogPndUqSgXL3YhGkjwvLsf8pnlWHPovU/s640/IMG_2335.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <br> <i style="font-weight: bold;">Why this recipe?  </i>With hot weather around the corner, there are outdoor gatherings, and with outdoor gatherings there&#39;s Potato Salad—and many of us have experienced potato salad going bad in the heat!  This recipe is a delicious twist on German Potato Salad.  It has a vinegar beef base and <i>no</i> mayo—so it tolerates outdoor heat!<br> <br> <i style="font-weight: bold;">The Flip:</i><br> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>Replaced sugar with honey (agave nectar is a good substitute, too). </li> <li>Removed the teaspoon of salt called for in the recipe (over 2000mg of sodium)!</li> <li>Used canned <i>new potatoes</i> for convenience.</li> </ul> <div> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAAivmaftDOkKWtBsLnTqMGpdM9SGeT9T7-AdmR6FSSnrry3q4ICewiTf18eZVIdb-oGU2Kare5sl5M89JXgy4wPn1tjokPFzorDySkvmTRSCFbLrLVbw4twrY8m6BP5qvs0muVqHjnJk/s1600/IMG_2304.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAAivmaftDOkKWtBsLnTqMGpdM9SGeT9T7-AdmR6FSSnrry3q4ICewiTf18eZVIdb-oGU2Kare5sl5M89JXgy4wPn1tjokPFzorDySkvmTRSCFbLrLVbw4twrY8m6BP5qvs0muVqHjnJk/s640/IMG_2304.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <div> <br></div> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>Rinsed the new potatoes <i>twice</i> to remove as much sodium as possible.</li> <li>Replaced the beef bouillon cube with beef base &quot;Better Than Bouillon&quot;—it has a strong beefy flavor, but it&#39;s lower in sodium than bouillon cubes!!!  YUM</li> <li>For additional flavor, I replaced the water with beef stock (I used Kitchen Basic&#39;s)</li> </ul> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoT11TCB9fhBAOliHrQLMzoxcEyQaWLGJZ9eEGTRPhNtSaokZN-9LyYmhWqx63aIJl6AYr3G-T6YRfW1zy6r8zHcB1hWZ0XHywGl76UY_GM-JfnvnMCD1LMROqVnei60JVH0bjp8qhTMM/s1600/IMG_2330.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoT11TCB9fhBAOliHrQLMzoxcEyQaWLGJZ9eEGTRPhNtSaokZN-9LyYmhWqx63aIJl6AYr3G-T6YRfW1zy6r8zHcB1hWZ0XHywGl76UY_GM-JfnvnMCD1LMROqVnei60JVH0bjp8qhTMM/s640/IMG_2330.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <div> <br></div> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>Added a small amount of Blue Cheese for additional flavor.  It&#39;s optional—use your favorite cheese!   </li> <li>Used <i>center-cut</i> bacon (has 30% less fat than regular bacon) </li> </ul> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5IraiaPuUL_6VFJFWJGD9lIeYCe3uYhB7k1un5lATmIA_BL2ftNVbiN-Xuua4HHO6-L4QCsxNPW9qGSLM1wCLqjzyeB06qWkGTWWeYS9qoA-2zRlKMPZY89tHto3gNtZhDjTDENSb75Y/s1600/IMG_2307.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5IraiaPuUL_6VFJFWJGD9lIeYCe3uYhB7k1un5lATmIA_BL2ftNVbiN-Xuua4HHO6-L4QCsxNPW9qGSLM1wCLqjzyeB06qWkGTWWeYS9qoA-2zRlKMPZY89tHto3gNtZhDjTDENSb75Y/s640/IMG_2307.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <div> <br></div> <div> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>Choose fresh green onions to add color and crunch instead of cooking chopped white onions. </li> </ul> </div> <div> <br></div> <i style="font-weight: bold;">My thoughts:</i>  The sky&#39;s the limit with potato salad—change the herbs, spices, or cheese to your liking!  <i>However,</i> for a healthier potato salad <u>stick with the vinegar and beef based dressing</u>. <br> <br> Compared to the traditional mayonnaise based potato salad, one serving of my Bacon and Blue Cheese Potato Salad has <i>half</i> the sodium and WW points!  Dig in!<br> <br> <br> </div><a href="http://www.flip2tasty.com/2013/05/bacon-and-blue-cheese-potato-salad.html#more">Check out the recipe »</a>Flip2Tasty.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09130522771673796802noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320785005023264423.post-63140658053465068372013-05-19T17:26:00.001-07:002013-08-20T16:48:55.674-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLBM0lGzie9uNSyJu9hXi7BNRCQsGNEppNCHTYVs3io1G8fxhfQVwElTBiIvzu8CkP52R7KyicBQVNejdodco96VMXuxrmIap1G5s32k2Ot0En3foxiUYVJxBs__b8CkMKQRXl15fh4yo/s1600/IMG_2276.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLBM0lGzie9uNSyJu9hXi7BNRCQsGNEppNCHTYVs3io1G8fxhfQVwElTBiIvzu8CkP52R7KyicBQVNejdodco96VMXuxrmIap1G5s32k2Ot0En3foxiUYVJxBs__b8CkMKQRXl15fh4yo/s640/IMG_2276.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <br> <i style="font-weight: bold;">Why this recipe?</i>   The first time I tried these deviled eggs I was taken back by their flavor.  They&#39;re not the kind of deviled eggs I was accustomed to—they had no sugar added!  So how else could I flip this recipe if there&#39;s no sugar?<br> <br> <br> <b><i>The Original Recipe:</i></b><br> <ol> <li>Includes high-fat mayonnaise</li> <li>High in sodium</li> <li>Made with whole milk</li> </ol> <br> <i style="font-weight: bold;">The Flip:</i> It&#39;s easy as 1-2-3:<br> <ol> <li>Reduce the amount of high-fat mayo and substitute sour cream</li> <li>Cutback salt to lower sodium intake</li> <li>Substitute reduced-fat milk for it&#39;s high calorie counterpart</li> </ol> After boosting the flavor profile with herbs and adding a subtle smokiness, the result is healthier and delicious deviled eggs that cost only one WW point per egg!<br> <br> <br> <i style="font-weight: bold;">My thoughts:</i>  I used free range farm eggs for this recipe.  Store bought eggs can&#39;t compete with the beautiful yellow yolks, nutritional value, and incredible flavor of free range eggs. <br> <br> Do you find it difficult to peel your hard boiled eggs?  Be sure to check out my <a href="http://www.flip2tasty.com/2012/08/perfect-yellow-yolk-hard-boiled-eggs.html#.UZgs27XVBrk" target="_blank">Perfect Yellow Yolk Hard-boiled Eggs</a> to learn how to peel them perfectly everytime. When cutting my eggs in half, I run the blade of my knife under water for a clean and smooth cut!<br> <br> I hope you enjoy this wonderful recipe just in time for Summertime!<br> <br> <br> </div><a href="http://www.flip2tasty.com/2013/05/smoky-deviled-eggs.html#more">Check out the recipe »</a>Flip2Tasty.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09130522771673796802noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320785005023264423.post-7572625553771601172013-05-12T20:03:00.000-07:002013-08-27T18:13:43.925-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoVRBqfdg_7QlK4n8ocEGUvS8ql3zsQLOY2HrAtoCcE69H1TjGk5LIWbGZD7wK3NODFpBfpnfJGifzbq4b4kKUr0RsJpLO4MIvhUvBBUYTF8u3-M9g23g-QPpLk-gl5vltRUaQx4ua2cg/s1600/IMG_2262.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoVRBqfdg_7QlK4n8ocEGUvS8ql3zsQLOY2HrAtoCcE69H1TjGk5LIWbGZD7wK3NODFpBfpnfJGifzbq4b4kKUr0RsJpLO4MIvhUvBBUYTF8u3-M9g23g-QPpLk-gl5vltRUaQx4ua2cg/s640/IMG_2262.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <br> <br> <i style="font-weight: bold;">Why this recipe?  </i>My good Texan friends, Janelle and Randy, introduced me to this wonderful Southern- style Asparagus Casserole.  My favorite part of the dish was the creamy sauce and the hard-boiled eggs.  I have never had such a delightful asparagus side dish! <br> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqLgGP95CtOkoZDaTcUuX5WVw0hZGVOMtEL6wBUw8AXoSTxhGXAnG2kz86XaqICWtjywOMBKxQkcMz40G6m52NEXzQp4FUI-_HmIRu9LME6L-DqoCI0ApYHgyd9aI7OYfnMjY3ZVMVPB4/s1600/IMG_2226.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqLgGP95CtOkoZDaTcUuX5WVw0hZGVOMtEL6wBUw8AXoSTxhGXAnG2kz86XaqICWtjywOMBKxQkcMz40G6m52NEXzQp4FUI-_HmIRu9LME6L-DqoCI0ApYHgyd9aI7OYfnMjY3ZVMVPB4/s640/IMG_2226.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <br> <i style="font-weight: bold;"><br></i> <i style="font-weight: bold;">The Flip:</i>   Instead of using your typical <i>high-sodium</i> canned asparagus, I used fresh asparagus—that way I could put more asparagus in the recipe! <br> <br> <i>Can you identify the object holding the fresh asparagus? Check out the end of this post to learn a little about its background!</i><br> <div> <br></div> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUH7ac1xOuhFPJaWm5ino4Pap81lXASGPyDssJfuOMkDLUa0RLE1KAz1MWXlmcJ39zmXbUQhbY38h20Zl00M8nEqjXgoVu6qTtUB4X57sZ0kPtN7AKthx9UWX7VL7DHXFdaWbvX7mhEN4/s1600/IMG_2227.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUH7ac1xOuhFPJaWm5ino4Pap81lXASGPyDssJfuOMkDLUa0RLE1KAz1MWXlmcJ39zmXbUQhbY38h20Zl00M8nEqjXgoVu6qTtUB4X57sZ0kPtN7AKthx9UWX7VL7DHXFdaWbvX7mhEN4/s640/IMG_2227.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <br> <br> I cut the asparagus (removing the tough part of the stalks) and immediately steamed them so they would have a head start in the baking process.<br> <div> </div> <br> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLxTk3ehlJK234Y4znA4LqkgTbJuAAdYLzYpJS64taUTR7vlrY4OeMuh8EBtNm6TvgYeep7Fi79YGKDl0X_by-v7b-7l524zg7kMveCk6Hhxi0T8KAbsbjZlpME_mNvT3bHVsjDfBP6EY/s1600/IMG_2243.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLxTk3ehlJK234Y4znA4LqkgTbJuAAdYLzYpJS64taUTR7vlrY4OeMuh8EBtNm6TvgYeep7Fi79YGKDl0X_by-v7b-7l524zg7kMveCk6Hhxi0T8KAbsbjZlpME_mNvT3bHVsjDfBP6EY/s640/IMG_2243.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <br> <br> <br> Next, came a layer of flavorful red pimiento&#39;s, followed by—my favorite—<a href="http://www.flip2tasty.com/search/label/Eggs#.UY6aBbWG1hA" target="_blank">Perfect Yellow Yolk Hard-Boiled Eggs</a>.  Check out the bright yellow yolks—and click the link above to learn how I ensure <i>no grey rings</i> ever surround my yolks!<br> <br> I must give credit to my dear friends, Ken and Bev, for their free-range farm eggs—they are delicious!<br> <div> <br></div> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJfFGjegFASmSdLkdsjPJDAkBZbm7hoGwrkTcBsLCmyV7Ih8MykP-IvNpmWN3Ekm-f8D-sm-gr5CkXGqlVtczL8OLUM_ePGBDjo8fwG36LtsMY4aDjqiSk5-uoE4WnIUu9SubF_I2fV5k/s1600/IMG_2247.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJfFGjegFASmSdLkdsjPJDAkBZbm7hoGwrkTcBsLCmyV7Ih8MykP-IvNpmWN3Ekm-f8D-sm-gr5CkXGqlVtczL8OLUM_ePGBDjo8fwG36LtsMY4aDjqiSk5-uoE4WnIUu9SubF_I2fV5k/s640/IMG_2247.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <br> <br> <br> A big part of the flip was replacing the canned soups used in the original recipe with 98% fat-free soups.  I used the canned soups to make a garlic-herb sauce to drizzle over the eggs!<br> <br> For the topping, I replaced the croutons with Panko crumbs and the cheese with <i>sharp</i> 2% Cheddar.<br> <br> <i style="font-weight: bold;">My thoughts:</i>  This is a great easy-to-make casserole for RVing, picnics, and potlucks!  If you&#39;re not a 2% cheese fan, consider mixing equal parts of sharp cheddar with your 2% cheese. It may add a few calories and points, but it&#39;s a great way to start working with reduced-fat cheese.  Enjoy!<br> <br> </div><a href="http://www.flip2tasty.com/2013/05/fresh-asparagus-casserole.html#more">Check out the recipe »</a>Flip2Tasty.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09130522771673796802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320785005023264423.post-89425022710226526362013-05-05T18:19:00.001-07:002013-08-08T22:08:42.033-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRQ8CxoOZjhn9d6KY16rBGCNJo90MLLKGZTWWO-f9Cwml_65pJYrR5-AmBde-cVoGlmn4ZdJfoj9Ww-OIpHI_Ew-PZ6bq5oWpfa3NKDX3laM2RDR-runPhVDqgMkse-qWLj8edjzaTYAw/s1600/IMG_2155.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRQ8CxoOZjhn9d6KY16rBGCNJo90MLLKGZTWWO-f9Cwml_65pJYrR5-AmBde-cVoGlmn4ZdJfoj9Ww-OIpHI_Ew-PZ6bq5oWpfa3NKDX3laM2RDR-runPhVDqgMkse-qWLj8edjzaTYAw/s640/IMG_2155.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <br> <br> <i><b>Why this recipe?</b></i>  I&#39;ve been searching for a recipe to replace regular garlic bread because we can&#39;t afford to eat something that&#39;s dripping butter and cheese!  This recipe is easy to make, and—because it&#39;s full of garlic, Italian herbs, and cheese—it&#39;s a flavorful replacement!<br> <br> <i><b>The Flip:</b>  </i>Instead of high calorie French bread, I used a buttermilk biscuit that I cut into quarters.<br> <br> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKeztqraP7QDJIpVcyXVqLPM2qYBKP7AiH3-ly4o6a1wDSdXdyKGNcsa5yBhF9HaAQE42PYuq6FbC-U6y5akoLYafbXv6cGwxKy7OQjb9T4mvNrpRH-X0hhDnDnzVCkfAE89yXsW9l2zw/s1600/Italian+Parmesean+Bread.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKeztqraP7QDJIpVcyXVqLPM2qYBKP7AiH3-ly4o6a1wDSdXdyKGNcsa5yBhF9HaAQE42PYuq6FbC-U6y5akoLYafbXv6cGwxKy7OQjb9T4mvNrpRH-X0hhDnDnzVCkfAE89yXsW9l2zw/s640/Italian+Parmesean+Bread.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <br> <br> My favorite pasta sauce, herbs, Parmesan cheese, and some more subtle ingredients played a huge part in the Italian flavor profile of my muffins.  The addition of pasta sauce kept the Parmesan muffins moist and allowed me to <i>remove</i> the butter.   <br> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdACwzcH6kjM7RGLXjPv_DGA2Z4riPtMM8MbyVeBsj61bd2oPfr5beE5iN6gLxwEYfCDNDCQ7p_5duXB-8JVdw9MXqb2bSex9GiTDmwGDfSEtnq-LarjZCHwVUjN6KVvXew_Q6lpQlyEA/s1600/IMG_2138.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdACwzcH6kjM7RGLXjPv_DGA2Z4riPtMM8MbyVeBsj61bd2oPfr5beE5iN6gLxwEYfCDNDCQ7p_5duXB-8JVdw9MXqb2bSex9GiTDmwGDfSEtnq-LarjZCHwVUjN6KVvXew_Q6lpQlyEA/s640/IMG_2138.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <br> <br> After folding my ingredients together, I filled each muffin paper with the mixture—making sure to place four biscuit quarters into each paper.   The only thing left to do was enjoy the smell of Italian Parmesan Muffins permeating throughout my home! <br> <br> <br> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsq6RVPSHO0fhk2xb7rwerBcLCCTZwFCOWkna6njHl3_oJlISf9zb_FNrOlYRcXRMiZW7fhw7YB2kp-CPI15DlIW3fNGeytrMtkbWI3xTFKac-kxUuThYr3kI06XLkOC9wWFCiyAWQhCU/s1600/IMG_2142.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsq6RVPSHO0fhk2xb7rwerBcLCCTZwFCOWkna6njHl3_oJlISf9zb_FNrOlYRcXRMiZW7fhw7YB2kp-CPI15DlIW3fNGeytrMtkbWI3xTFKac-kxUuThYr3kI06XLkOC9wWFCiyAWQhCU/s640/IMG_2142.jpg" width="640"></a></div> <br> <br> <i><b>My thoughts:</b>  </i>The Italian flavors are certainly prominent in this<i> healthy</i> garlic bread twist.  These individual Parmesan Muffins are perfect for portion control—no guessing on calories or points!<br> <br> My son loved to dip his bread in the extra pasta sauce left in our jar.  I had to stop him from grabbing another muffin—his third!  That makes me one happy mom!  I hope you enjoy these as much as my family did!<br> <br> </div><a href="http://www.flip2tasty.com/2013/05/italian-parmesan-muffins.html#more">Check out the recipe »</a>Flip2Tasty.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09130522771673796802noreply@blogger.com0