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A foodie blogger has written a fun article about making turtle fudge for Christmas. The blogger was tired of making just cookies and decided to go for something more adventurous this year. She selected turtle fudge, which consists of a layer of fudge, a layer of caramel and pecans, and a topping of chocolate. The blogger recommended using Challenge Dairy butter. The article has a recipe for fudge and caramel, as well as instructions for assembling the final product. Color photos are included.

Key Takeaways:

• Turtles, that delectable caramel, nut and chocolate treat, are now being turned into fudge.
• This process involves a quite a bit of layering and patience but pays off in the end.
• It doesn’t use the quick “Fluff” that has been used for years, going with a more traditional candy approach.

“Whether you’re whipping this Turtle Fudge up for your holiday cookie swap, your neighborhood bestie, or your hard-working delivery man (he’s delivered no less than 100 packages to my house in the last week), they are sure to love every single bite of this gooey treat!”

Read more: https://www.mybakingaddiction.com/turtle-fudge/

Green beans are little known for their health benefits. They have beta-carotene, silicon, low carbs and surprisingly a good amount of protein. Green beans have many health benefits. One cup of green beans has only 44 calories. But they pack a punch when it comes to being good for the body. Green beans help to control type 2 diabetes. It also helps prevent high blood pressure and other chronic heart diseases. It also prevents inflammatory diseases and is great for bone health.

Key Takeaways:

• Green beans are perhaps the most versatile type of leguminous vegetable known to man.
• Short preparation time preserves the much greater nutritional value of lean vegetables than prolonged exposure to excessive heat.
• WHFoods plays a lead role that goes far past basic standards to investigate the best ways to feed more bodies healthier foods at less cost, great taste, and no waste!

“We like to think about Green Beans as a “crossover” food that can provide you with some of the great benefits that are usually reserved for legumes, as well as many equally strong benefits that are more closely associated with vegetables”

Read more: http://whfoods.org/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=134

The author Meghan Splawn has a wonderful idea. Hams take up so much oven space that slowing cooking using your favorite crock pot is a wonderful solution. Not only does it free up your oven space but also 100% turns out so tender it falls off the bone. The recipe is easy to follow and the video and pictures really help the tired cook complete that Thanksgiving meal to perfection. If you’ve been reluctant to cook a ham you might want to give it one more good try.

Key Takeaways:

• Slow cooking ham is a great solution to when you want to season and heat a ham without hogging oven time
• This recipe prevents the chewiness and stickiness of spiral cut ham by braising the ham.
• The ham can be stored (with its juices) in the refrigerator for up to five days.

“Since most holiday hams come fully baked, all I have to do is load it into the slow cooker in the morning to have ham in time for lunch.”

Read more: http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-thankgiving-honey-ham-in-the-slow-cooker-237814

An interesting take on chili. Now while I am not vegan, this may be a huge hit with those out there who are. Black beans and cocoa powder are the main ingredients in this dish. It also includes onions and peppers. The cocoa powder gives the chili that savory taste we all look for in chili because it adds a hearty flavor to the spices and beans. There is no added sweetness to this dish. You put all of the ingredients in a slow cooker on low and in about 8-10 hours you are ready to feast! The chili can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Key Takeaways:

• This chili medley of bean, tomato, and spices makes this meal perfect for cold days.
• Adding cocoa powder to your chili makes it taste so much richer despite how unusual it seems
• Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for a long time — up to 4 days in the fridge, 3 months in the freezer.

“One bite of this ultra-hearty chili and you just might question if it’s really vegan after all.”

Read more: http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-slow-cooker-black-bean-chili-250951

There are many fun and unique wedding buffet ideas. First, consider a mimosa bar. It is delicious and fun. You can make a sandwich or crostini bar. Guests can select their own fixings to go in sandwiches, which might include cheese, meats, etc. A pizza bar can be a lot of fun, as is a popcorn bar with fun toppings such as chocolate and caramel. Another option is a chili bar with chips and toppings. If you like breakfast, you can put out different foods such as pancakes and waffles. Additional ideas include a taco bar and baked potato bar.

Key Takeaways:

• To let guests pick their own buffet-style sandwiches, leave out the cheese, cold cuts, and bread and they can create their own custom-made sandwiches.
• This sandwich buffet idea is sure to please any crowd. Note: Add a side salad for anyone that might want a veggie option.
• If you have access to an oven, warm up the crusts and let your guests pick out their own toppings. Guaranteed it will be enjoyable in 30-minutes or less.

“It’s not uncommon to have a breakfast or brunch buffet and it makes it that much more fun if you have a pancake and waffle making station.”

Read more: http://catering.nelsonbroscuttingedgecatering.com/blog/wedding-buffet-basics-that-are-anything-but-sandwiches-pizza-pasta-more

Raw foodies and vegans know that nuts make the perfect cheese substitute. Cashews make the easiest base for cheese with a mild taste that also compliments additions like miso or spices. For a spread, cashews are blended with nutritional yeast, a typical cheese flavor base that’s all natural. Adding miso can give it an exotic flavor with just enough of a tang to offset the vegetables in a sandwich. The cheese can be made ahead and stored in the fridge before layering on your vegan lunch.

Key Takeaways:

• Combine avocado and cashew as primary ingredients for a fantastic spread. Smear the spread over bread to make a quick sandwich everyone will enjoy.
• It is a vegan and gluten-free sandwich that people simply enjoy as well. Avocado and cashew combine together with other ingredients for a delicious mix.
• Please layer the spread on to bread as patrons see fit. Some people have a taste for smear, others will want to sample it first as well.

“Sometimes a delicious simple sandwich is what you need. In this recipe, a “cheesy,” miso-infused cashew spread is layered onto the bread of your choice.”

Read more: http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/avocado-and-cashew-cheese-spread-sandwich/

Some people are bored with cooking their vegetables the same old way, so here is a recipe that really highlights simply roasting vegetables with parsnips and olive oil to transform them into a delicious dish. This dish uses carrots, maple, thyme, and parsnips cooked on a high heat for about 45 minutes. This dish is vegan and grain free so it will work great with anyone on a specific diet. You can use other vegetables in place of the carrots in the recipe and it will still turn out delectable.

Key Takeaways:

• A simple play on roasted root veggies, spruced up to make sure it is vegan and good for any palate.
• All the veggies should be mixed with the spices, olive oil, and maple syrup concoction before placing in the oven.
• Even though it is made with maple syrup and root vegetables, it contains a fairly small amount of sugar, 4 grams per serving.

“A savory and sweet dish that is perfect to pass around the table this holiday season.”

Read more: http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/maple-thyme-roasted-parsnips-and-carrots/

There are ten very healthy slow cooker recipes that people can try out for themselves. There are always easier ways to make choices that are better for you. Slow cooker recipes always put some emphasis on veggies and whole grains and legumes. There is a vegan lentil chili that will please a lot of people. This is not a hard recipe to make. There is also a vegetarian split pea soup with grilled cheese croutons that is amazing as well.

Key Takeaways:

• Slow cooker recipes make healthy meal options an easy choice.
• Breakfast, lunch or dinner the slow cooker delivers meals the whole family will love.
• Create a plethora of hearty stews, soups, and comforting oatmeal with healthy slow cooker recipes.

“A hearty mix of lentils, black beans, and kidney beans gives this chili meatiness and packs in a wallop of protein and fiber.”

Read more: http://www.thekitchn.com/our-10-healthiest-slow-cooker-recipes-251939

Baking a potato sounds like one of the easiest cooking techniques. But there are a few different methods that people could use to do just that. Follow tips from the kitchen when choosing to bake a potato. Wrap the potatoes in foil and then bake them in a heated oven. It is also possible to bake potatoes in the microwave too. Be sure to turn them over midway through cooking. That will disperse heat evenly throughout the spud.

Key Takeaways:

• Baking a potato should be a standard of any kitchen but we need to know how.
• There are multiple ways that are easy, including microwave, oven, or even slow cooker.
• The key link between all is liberal salt and coating the potato with olive oil.

“Whether topped with a simple pat of butter or a scoop of hearty chili, baked potatoes are a favorite no-brainer meal when I just want something easy and warm.”

Read more: http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-bake-a-potato-three-easy-methods-157073

The recipe of the week is very tasty and it consists of quick steamed green beans. This is a 7-minute recipe, so you can have these delicious beans ready to eat in no time. They are very healthy for you and this recipe is a very simple one for a person to make. It does not involve too many overcomplicated steps. You will enjoy more of their nutrients by quick steaming them, instead of boiling.

Key Takeaways:

• Steaming green beans is a better way of cooking them than boiling in the fact that it retains more of the nutrients that it does boil.
• Easy simple recipe with flexible options to serve for a healthy side.
• It’s a very quick cook takes less than ten minutes to steam.

“With “Quick Steaming” you will not only enjoy more of their health-promoting nutrients but much more of their naturally great flavor.”

Read more: http://whfoods.org/genpage.php?tname=recipe&dbid=321