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Cranberry BBQ Chicken Sandwich

Jul 3, 2014 by pixeljuice

Cranberries are typically a fruit we think of at holiday time, but cranberries are versatile and can be enjoyed year-round. They even make an awesome BBQ sauce! Click here to learn how, and happy Fourth of July!
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OO5_h4I7bKQ[/youtube]

Ingredients

Cranberry BBQ Sauce* (makes 1 cup):
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 cup minced yellow onions
1 Tbsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. chili powder
1 ½ Tbsp. tomato paste
1 ½ cups cranberry sauce
¼ cup cider vinegar
1 Tbsp. dark molasses
¼-½ cup water, if needed

Sandwich:
10 oz. cooked white chicken meat, diced or shredded
1 cup Cranberry BBQ Sauce*
6 whole-grain buns, split
1 ½ cups prepared creamy coleslaw

Directions

For Cranberry BBQ Sauce*:
In a sauce pan, heat oil over medium-high heat; add onions and sauté 2 minutes. Mix in garlic, mustard and chili powder and continue cooking 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 more minute.

Add cranberry sauce, vinegar and molasses and bring to a simmer, whisking often until mixture becomes smooth. Lower heat and simmer 15-20 minutes or until mixture reduces and thickens. Add water to mixture if it gets too thick. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Place in a covered container and refrigerate until ready to use. Reheat before using.

For Sandwich Filling:
Heat prepared Cranberry BBQ Sauce*. Add chicken and bring to a simmer. Keep warm.To Assemble Sandwich:

For each sandwich, scoop ½ cup BBQ chicken onto a bun and top with ¼ cup coleslaw. Replace bun top on sandwich and serve accompanied by cut raw vegetables and/or fresh apple wedges.

Yeild: 6 sandwiches

Filed Under: Food/Cooking, Recipes, Television Tagged With: BBQ, bbq sauce, chicken, cranberries, daytime, recipe, sandwiches

Bites with Benefits: Make Better Lunches!

Feb 28, 2014 by pixeljuice

In my two decades of private practice, my clients who’ve been most successful losing weight and keeping it off were those who incorporated flavor and variety into their diet.  It sounds trite, but it’s true; preparing meals that are satisfying, have eye-appeal and don’t seem like “diet food,” make healthy eating enjoyable.  After all, if you take the joy away from mealtime, what’s left?

It’s so simple to whip up delicious, nutritious, creative sandwiches, and I do so with Jerry Penacoli on Daytime. If you’re inspired by my segment, here are fourteen different sandwich fillings to try.  (Yes!  That’s enough combos for two weeks!) Vary the bread, and you’ll have even more options!

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I also like to toast my sandwiches or use a panini press, since melted cheese can be a more powerful flavor than cheese alone.  Here’s the food science nugget that explains why:  Heat brings out the umami flavor of cheese, making it more savory and delicious.

Bon appetit!

  1. Kippers + Red Onions + Mayo + Roasted Red Peppers + Avocado
  2. Egg Salad + Mustard + Smoked Paprika
  3. Fresh Spinach + Artichokes + Aged White Cheddar
  4. Cooked Egg Whites + Roasted Asparagus + Sliced Tomatoes
  5. Sliced Bananas + Coconut-Peanut Butter + Honey Drizzle
  6. Nutella + Strawberries
  7. Whipped Cream Cheese + Smoked Salmon + Fresh Dill
  8. Fontina Cheese + Prosciutto + Arugula + Olive Oil Drizzle
  9. Cottage Cheese + Pineapple + Cinnamon
  10. Pesto + Sliced Hard-Boiled Egg + Mozzarella
  11. Strawberries + Avocado + Age White Cheddar
  12. Rock Shrimp + Mayo + Fresh Spinach + Chorizo
  13. Tuna Packed with Jalapenos + Sharp Cheddar
  14. Roasted Eggplant, Peppers & Onions + Pesto + Mozzarella

Filed Under: Food and Drink, Food/Cooking, Nutrition, Television Tagged With: daytime, lunch, sandwiches

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