Majestique Healthy Holiday Recipe!Melba's Collard Greens and Turkey Wings

Everyone knows that I TRY to eat a little healthier, so when I come across a yummy recipe with a healthy twist, I like to share it! I found this one years ago in a cookbook from The National Council of Negro Women's Black Family Cookbook. It was the recipe I used when I first attempted to make my greens without the tradtional smoked pork. I have to say, it was quite YUMMY! Yummy enough where I have been doing it like this for the past 20 years. Enjoy!

Melba’s Collard Greens and Turkey Wings

3 pounds fresh collard greens
About 2 cups water
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 pound smoked turkey wings
1-2 tablespoons sugar
pepper
Garlic powder
Salt-substitute seasoning

Soak and wash collard greens. Remove all grit, remove hard stems. Place greens together in small bunches. Roll together. Cut crosswise into wide strips.

Place greens, water, onion, and turkey wings in large pot. Season with sugar, pepper, garlic and salt-substitute seasoning.
Cook until greens are soft and tender.

Nutrition Content per serving:
Calories 175/ carbohydrates 21 g/ fat 6 g/
protein 10g/ cholesterol 30mg/ saturated fat 1g/ sodium 448 mg

Source: National Council of Negro Women’s Black Family Reunion Cookbook:
adapted from recipe by Melba Moore, entertainer.

Majestique Recipe! Bowtie Pasta & Spinach!

This recipe was shared with me by my good friend Ryan (thanks girl!)! We love it so much.. it is quick, easy, and filling! I decided to share it with my blog friends because a few of them have growing boys with appetites to match! This will make a great after school snack! Also, with summer approaching, this also makes a terrific side dish! ENJOY!

Bowtie Pasta and Spinach!
(For Gluten Free option, use Gluten Free Pasta)
30 minutes Prep and Cook Time combined.
Makes 12 servings!

1 (12oz.) Package Bowtie or Penne Pasta
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
6 Slices of Bacon Chopped
2 Tablespoons minced Garlic
1 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes
1 bunch fresh chopped spinach (or 1 cups frozen, rinsed, and drained chopped spinach)
Salt & Parmesan Cheese

1. Boil Pasta in lightly salted water- add pasta and cook until tender and ready.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in medium skillet, add bacon and FRY!
3. Add Garlic to skillet; stir fry with bacon for about 1 minute.
4. Stir in tomatoes, cook until heated through.
5. Place spinach in colander and drain the hot pasta over it so it wilts.
6. Transfer to large serving bowl and toss with remaining olive oil.
7. Add bacon, garlic, and tomato mixture.
8. Add a pinch of salt if needed.
9. Garnish with Grated Parmesan Cheese.

Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled!

Here's to A Majestiquely Healthier YOU! - Salt Free Seasoning!

It's never to late to make healthy changes! OR, teach your children good habits! Here's a Salt Free Seasoning I use to help me curve my "salt" habit!! (At least I'm honest!) Try it.. and let me know how it works for you!!!

Salt Free Seasoning Blend

2 Tablespoons Sesame Seeds
1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
1 Tablespoon Crushed dried parsley
2 teaspoons crushed dried Basil
2 teaspoons crushed dried Thyme
1 teaspoon Onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground white powder
1/2 teaspoon ground Mace
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes

In small mixing bowl, combine all ingredients: stir until well mixed Transfer mixture to seasoning shaker or spice jar. Makes about 6 tablespoons. Store as you would other seasonings.
Use to season meats and veggies.

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Fun Lunch Ideas for Back To School!!!!!

Majestiquely Wonderful Lunch Ideas for Back To School!

If you have a picky eater like I do… I’m sure you have the challenge of figuring out what you can send to school in the form of a nutritious lunch that will NOT either end up in the trash or make it’s way back home to you resulting in a STARVING child after school. So, I sat my very smart 10 year old child down and had her give me her top 10 packed lunches picks! Here we go….

1. Salsa, Nacho Cheese and Chips
2. Turkey & Cheese Wraps with dipping sauce
3. The old fashioned PB&J sandwich on White Wheat
4. Chicken Salad with Grapes on the side
5. Chicken Noodle Soup with Crackers
6. Chili with Cornbread Crackers
7. Chicken Nuggets with BBQ Sauce & Carrots on the side.
8. Cubed Chicken, Turkey or Ham with Crackers and carrots with Ranch dressing on the side.
9. The Old Fashioned Bologna or Bacon Sandwich on White wheat or a Bisquit.
10. Kabobs! ~ any combination will do!

Now, being truthful… I had to add the healthy “carrots” in there.. but the she did pretty good! I’ve also the Kabob recipe to help you get started!!! Have fun, ENJOY & let me know what you think!

Kabob-wich!

How do you turn a sandwich into a fun snack? Make it a KABOB-WICH!
Ingredients
• skewers
• bread
• cheese
• lunch meat
• grape tomatoes
• lettuce
• pickles
• olive
• any other ingredients your child make like on their sandwich

Instructions – EASY!
1. Cut up cubes of bread, cheese, and lunch meat (we ordered 1/2-inch-thick slices of ham and turkey at the deli counter or cube left over steak, ham, chicken or turkey from dinner).
2. Slide the cubes onto a skewer with other foods your child likes, such as a grape tomato, a piece of lettuce, a pickle, or an olive.
3. Wrap in foil or ziplock bag to keep fresh.
4. Be sure to pack a side of mayo or mustard for dippin.

Majestique Money Matters!!!!

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-Hello, I'm Ms. Majestique, and I'm a couponer!!!! Yes, it takes time, but O.M.G... it saves me an AVERAGE of $75.00 each time I go shopping! (That's $900.00 in a year!)... and I said AVERAGE.... Sometimes, I save more! So, in addition to the Sunday paper coupons, I have found a few sites to share that will allow the Couponers to grab EXTRA savings!!! Good luck!





HAPPY SAVINGS! ~ Let me know how you do!!!!

Garlicky Ginger Chicken Wings!

Another Majestiquely yummy one....

GARLICKY GINGER CHICKEN WINGS



10 CHICKEN WINGS (ABOUT 2 WINGS)
1 TABLESPOON MINCED FRESH GINGER
1 TABLESPOON MINCED FRESH GARLIC
3 TABLESPOONS SOY SAUCE
½ TEASPOON SESAME OIL
¼ TEASPOON CRUSHED RED PEPPER
1 TEASPOON BROWN SUGAR
½ CUP CHICKEN BROTH
1 TABLESPOON CORNSTARCH DISSOLVED IN
2 TABLESPOONS WATER
TOASTED SESAME SEEDS

CUT TIPS FROM CHICKEN WINGS AND DISCARD. CUT WINGS AT JOINT, MAKING 2 PIECES.
MIX GINGER, GARLIC, SOY, OIL, RED PEPPER, SUGAR AND CHICKEN BROTH IN A GLASS BOWL.
ADD CHICKEN WINGS AND TOSS TO COAT.
MARINATE 30 MINUTES IN THE REFRIGERATOR.

HEAT OVEN TO 375~.
PLACE CHICKEN IN ON NONSTICK BAKING DISH IN SINGLE LAYER.
POUR MARINADE OVER CHICKEN.
BAKE FOR 25 TO 30 MINUTES OR UNTIL DONE.
REMOVE CHICKEN TO PLATE.
PUT PAN OVER MEDIUM HEAT; ADD CORNSTARCH MIXTURE, COOK AND STIR FOR 2 MINUTES TO THICKEN.
POUR OVER CHICKEN.
SPRINKLE WITH SESAME SEEDS.

Variation... Grill your wings and BRUSH with the cornstarch mixture. Tell me How it turned out for you!!!
(YIELDS 4-6 APPETIZER SERVINGS)

Majestique Favorite Recipe~ ZipLock Omelets!

YUMMY!! Zip Lock Omelets!~ Majestique Momma's Quick Recipes for the Momma's on the GO!




ZIP LOCK Omelets! Quick & No MESS!!!

This a recipe I found and I LOVE IT! It allows for big families or groups to all get their omelets piping hot at the SAME TIME!!! No Frying!!! No extra fat!

1) Start a BIGGGG pot (Dutch Oven Size) with boiling water!!! Water must be rolling before you can use it. DO NOT ADD ANYTHING to your water.

2) Prepare and set out in buffet style all of your favorite ingrediants that you want to put in your omelet (spinach, turkey bacon, garlic, onions, peppers, cheese...etc.)

3) Give each person their own Gallon size zip lock freezer bag and write their names with a sharpie on it.

4) Crack 3 eggs in each bag... (if using only egg whites... use 4), shake until egg is well "scrambled".

5) Add all of the ingrediants from your "buffet" to your bag and shake again for another 30 seconds.

6) Make sure your bags are sealed correctly and add up to 7 bags at a time to the boiling rolling... very hot water. Let cook for 13 -15 minutes.

7) Carefully remove omelet bag from water and place on towel. Roll omelet over so it releases easily onto plate...

ENJOY!!!

Majestique Recipe! Healthy Easter Dinner Recipes!

Better Tastin Green Beans



1 pound green beans, trimmed
1 whole spanish onion, chopped
2 cloves chopped garlic
2 slices turkey bacon
(cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
(or as I really like to do it... a smoked turkey leg or wing!)
1 tablespoon salt-free blend
of vegetable seasonings
1 tablespoon of lemon pepper seasoning

Fill one -fourth of large saucepan with water. Add green beans, onion, bacon blend of vegetable seasonings, and lemon pepper.
Cover.
Cook over medium-low heat until tender.
Serve Hot.
Makes 6 servings.



Nutrition Content Per Serving:
calories 40/ fat 1 g/ saturated fat: 1g/
carbohydrates 8g/ protein 3g/ cholesterol 0mg/ sodium 70mg

Majestique's DELICOUS Turkey Sausage Patties!!!!

TURKEY SAUSAGE PATTIES! ~ Promoting a healthy heart and healthy eating!

Believe it or not, I catch a LOT of flack from my southern relatives because I do not eat beef or pork. I hear it everytime I visit and meal time comes around. First question... "are you Muslim"... answer.. "NO.... I just recognize that our family has a history of diabetes and hypertension...and I want to curve my chances of battling those diseases.. if I can by eating healthier". Sometimes, I believe that some people are offended... "oh, you're too good to eat what we have!" or "Pork ain't never hurt nobody!!! Look at me.. I'm fit" But the difference in our grandparents eating that way and us eating that way is they were a lot more active than we are. They ate from the farm.. but they worked the farm... therefore, working all of the calories and moving the harmful toxins out. WE... eat that same way, but then sit in front of a television.. or worse.. take a nap! SO.... in lieu of ALLLLLLLL the comments I receive from my "pork and beef" eaters.. I still say... Don't knock it until you TRY IT!!! It's a lifestyle change... and it may not be for everyone.. but I will continue to share healty recipes I come across!!!! So.. in Memory of my Uncle Eddie.. here's a good one!!!!



1 pound Ground turkey meat
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage or 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, allspice or mace
olive oil for frying


In large bowl, combine turkey meat and all ingredients except olive oil.
Mix well and Shape mixture into patties about 1/2 inch thick.
In a large frying pan over medium heat, warm a thin film of olive oil.
Fry the patties, turning once, until golden and cooked through. about 7 minutes on each side.
Serve Immediately!

(I actually serve my turkey sausage patties with rice and collard greens for dinner! YUMMMMMY) ~ and by the way... I've been beef and pork free for 15 years... and I FEEL GREAT!!!!!!!!!!

Oven Fried Chicken!!!! ~ A Healthy Alternative

Hello All!!! Thought this would be fun!!! My friends laugh at me all of the time because I'm known for "whippin' up something QUICK"... esp. in the middle of a huge project or order. Here's one of my favorite healthy alternatives to a traditional dish we all love so much!!!

This one is a favorite!!! It frees up your hands and it's Healthy!!!

Oven Fried Chicken

1 beaten egg
3 tablespoons milk
1 cup finely crushed Saltine Cracker
(about 28 crackers)
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 1/2- 3 pounds meaty chicken pieces
2 Tablespoons margarine or butter, melted.

Pre-heat your oven to 375~.

In a small bowl, combine the egg and milk. In a shallow dish, combine the crackers, thyme, paprika, and pepper. Set aside.

Skin chicken. Rinse chicken, pat dry with paper towels. Dip chicken pieces, one at time, in egg mixture, then roll in cracker mixture.

Coat 15x10x1-inch baking dish with non-fat cooking spray and arrange chicken so the pieces don’t touch. Drizzle chicken pieces with melted margarine or butter.

Bake in 375~ oven for 45 to 55 minutes or till the chicken pieces are tender and no longer pink. Do not turn chicken pieces while baking. Makes 6 servings

Majestique Recipe! SALT FREE SEASONING!

Holidays are HERE! I thought this would be a good time to post of my favorite blends.... SALT FREE SEASONING!!! With health concerns such as Diabetes and High Blood Pressure... I find this recipe "refreshing"!

Salt Free Seasoning Blend
2 Tablespoons Sesame Seeds
1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
1 Tablespoon Crushed dried parsley
2 teaspoons crushed dried Basil
2 teaspoons crushed dried Thyme
1 teaspoon Onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground white powder
1/2 teaspoon ground Mace
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes

In small mixing bowl, combine all ingredients: stir until well mixed Transfer mixture to seaoning shaker. Makes about 6 tablespoons.
Use to season meats & veggies!

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Barbecued Seitan Ribz (Just for Toni!)

Hi Guys.. here's a recipe I tried for Vegan BBQ Ribs from FatFreeVegan.com!!! I'm not a vegan but I do not eat pork or beef... so this was the next thing! Pretty interesting.. and tasty! Also, try MorningStar Hickory BBQ Riblets!

Thanks to Julie Hasson for featuring this recipe on Everyday Dish. Be sure to check out her video!

Barbecued Seitan Ribz

Like Veggeroni, this seitan is baked dry rather than boiled. The results are a little spongier than Veggeroni, less dense, but I think the texture is perfect for absorbing the flavor of the barbecue sauce. You'll be amazed at how easy this recipe comes together using your favorite bottled sauce.

1 cup vital wheat gluten
2 teaspoons smoked Spanish paprika
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons tahini or other nut butter
1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke
1 tablespoon soy sauce
about 1 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce

Preheat the oven to 350 and lightly spray an 8x8 baking dish with canola oil. Mix the first 5 ingredients together in a large bowl. Mix the water with the nut butter, Liquid Smoke, and soy sauce and add it to the dry ingredients. Stir to mix well and then knead lightly in the bowl for a couple of minutes.

Put the dough into the baking dish and flatten it so that it evenly fills the pan. Take a sharp knife and cut it into 8 strips; then turn the pan and cut those strips in half to form 16 pieces:

Put it in the oven and bake for 25 minutes. While it's cooking prepare your grill.

Remove it from the oven and carefully re-cut each strip, going over each cut to make sure that the ribz will pull apart easily later. Generously brush the top with barbecue sauce. Take it to the grill and invert the whole baking dish onto the grill (or use a large spatula to lift the seitan out, placing it sauce-side down on the grill). Brush the top of the seitan with more sauce:

Watch it closely to make sure that it doesn't burn. When it's sufficiently brown on one side, turn over and cook the other side, adding more sauce, if necessary. When done, remove to a platter and cut or pull apart the individual ribs to serve.

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