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Savory Bacon and Mushroom Stuffing

Prep Time: 40 minutes - Cook Time: 150 minutes - Total Time: 190 minute Yield: 6-8 servings INGREDIENTS: - 5 Slices of Bacon -2 Tbsp Wild Mushroom & Sage Infused Olive Oil -1 Yellow Onion -4 Stalks Celery, diced -3 cups Mushrooms, diced -1 Baguette, day old and torn into 1” cubed -1 Tbsp Butcher’s Spice Blend, freshly ground -1 Tbsp Mediterranean Rosemary Rub & Seasoning -3 Eggs -2 cups Chicken Stock INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat the oven to 350F. In a sauté pan over medium high heat add bacon and cook until browned.

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Garlic & Lemon Greek Roasted Turkey

Prep Time: 40 minutes - Cook Time: 150 minutes - Total Time: 190 minute Yield: 6-8 servings INGREDIENTS: - 1 12-15 lb Turkey, completely thawed - 1 cup Greek Yogurt - 1 Tbsp Mediterranean Rub - 4 Tbsp Caramelized Garlic Olive Oil, divided - 4 cloves Garlic, minced - 1 Tbsp Rosemary Sea Salt - 1 tsp Fresh Ground Black Pepper - 1 Lemon, sliced thin - 2-3 Onions, cleaned and quartered - 3 cups Chicken Stock INSTRUCTIONS: The night before, prepare the turkey by removing the giblets and neck from the cavity. Rinse off, pat dry, and set on a roasting rack, breast side up.

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Carmel Apple Butter Bars

INGREDIENTS: Crust: 2 cups flour 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 cup butter, softened Topping: 1 jar Stonewall Kitchen Caramel Apple Butter 1 1/2 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and chopped (approximately 1 1/2 apples) 1 cup pecans, chopped INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour an 8x8 inch pan.

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Balsamic Turkey Gravy

Prep Time: 20 minutes - Cook Time: 5 minutes - Total Time: 25 minutes Yield: 6-8 servings INGREDIENTS: - 1/2 cup Turkey Drippings - 1/2 cup Flour - 2 Tbsp Dark Balsamic Vinegar or Barrel Aged Dark Balsamic Vinegar - 2-3 cup Chicken Stock INSTRUCTIONS: Spoon the turkey drippings into a saucepan and heat. Sprinkle with the flour and whisk to create a smooth paste.

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Identifying weight-loss blockers; handling early signs of dementia

Q: I’ve gotten my food habits pretty well under control, but I’m still gaining weight! What could be causing that? -- Kayla E., Tucson, Arizona A: That is a great question -- because so many people find out that their weight issues develop from a combination of problems, not just overeating or eating the wrong foods. You know, of course, that for long-term weight management, you need to crank up your metabolism and build more calorie-burning muscles by getting plenty of physical activity (300 minutes a week minimum). Plus, muscle and metabolism decrease by 5% per decade, so you need to eat less to keep weight constant. But other contributing issues could include: 1. Lack of restful sleep. Too little sleep increases secretion of the “feed me” hormone ghrelin and suppresses the “I’m full” hormone leptin. It’s also linked to elevated levels of the stress hormone cortisol and a growth hormone deficiency -- both can contribute to obesity. For great sleep improvement info go to https://health.clevelandclinic. org and search for “insomnia.” And ask your doctor for a referral to a sleep clinic or expert.

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