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Feb 24, 2013

Cook some beets

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If you’re looking for healthy foods and meals, learn to love beets, and here’s why…

1. Anti-aging powerhouse.

2. Brain booster.

3. Less wrinkles.

4. Fight bronchitis.

5. Detoxifier.

6. Reduce cholesterol & triglycerides.

7. Guard again colon cancer.

8. Prevent cataracts.

9. High in folic acid (anyone pregnant?)

10. Nature’s viagra!

Besides my awesome borscht recipe that’s coming soon, beets are really good roasted in the oven and here’s an easy recipe: Scrub clean, dry and rub with oil. Wrap in foil, place on tray. Roast at 400 degrees for 35 minutes to an hour depending on size.  Yesterday my oven was busy so I put on some latex gloves, peeled and cut the (uncooked, raw) beets into chunks. Then I steamed them for about 25 minutes and we ate them plain. They don’t need anything added at all because they are so sweet. You can’t beat beets!!

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Feb 23, 2013

My Beef Stew Recipe

Fork Tender Beef StewIf you’re looking for an old fashioned beef stew recipe, you will love this one. The meat is so tender you can cut it with a fork and the potatoes and carrots are full of flavor. It’s a pretty easy beef stew recipe. I dredge the meat in seasoned flour, brown it in olive oil, then it cooks in beef stock for an hour and a half. Long cooking is what makes the meat so tender and using beef stock instead of water makes a delicious beef stew.

I make my own beef stock and keep it in the freezer to use for this delicious dinner recipe and by the way, beef stew tastes even better the second day. As comfort foods go, homemade beef stew is one of the best. It does take time but it’s mostly unattended and really worth it. Click here for the recipe. – Jenny Jones

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Feb 19, 2013

Hash Browns

When hash browns are just right, there’s nothing better with breakfast… crisp and golden on the outside (especially those crunchy edges!) and moist and tender on the inside… that’s how perfect hash browns from scratch should be. And you can do this! This may be my only recipe with just ONE ingredient so you know it can’t be hard. There are just a couple of things that can make hash browns foolproof every time. You’ll see…

Click here for the recipe.

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Feb 19, 2013

And the winner is…

The_Winner_Title_Screen-300x222…Marlis!

There were 271 almonds in the jar and she guessed 272! Only off by one!

Congratulations to Marlis on winning my cookbook and thanks to everyone for playing. This was fun. 🙂 We’ll do it again soon.

UPDATE: Marlis just sent us her photo and wrote to say, “I am so excited to have won this contest. I love Jenny and was in her audience 2 or 3 times here in Chicago.  I can’t wait to check out the recipes in the book.  I am from Aurora, Il, I work in Lawn and Garden at a Walmart. I love to garden and our pests are not rabbits, ours are Ground Hogs, bit fat ones!

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 I am involved with a the Fox Valley Marine Corps League, we support our brave men and women who protect our rights.  I also support Operation Welcome You Home, Inc. IL. 

If I sent a Welcome Home flag do you think Jenny would sign it?  It would go to a young man or woman who is coming home from active duty overseas..”

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Feb 14, 2013

It’s my First Contest!

Here’s a chance to win a free copy of my first cookbook, “Look Good, Feel Great.”

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All you have to do is guess how many almonds are in the jar below…

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Here’s your only clue: It’s a 16 ounce peanut butter jar.

Whoever comes closest, whether over or under, wins my cookbook.

The winner will be announced here next Tuesday the 19th.  Good luck!!

** Be sure to subscribe to keep up with all my contests **

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Feb 13, 2013

Making a video at home

Vid_9093It’s always fun to make cooking videos at home and today was the day. We turn the kitchen into a studio for the day – when I say “we” it’s actually my assistant, Damon, who does all that. He sets up the lights, runs the camera, runs my audio, and edits the final video. He’s a one-man operation and essentially the producer of each video. I don’t know how he does it but he does an amazing job. But hey, I don’t do nothing. My jobs are: create healthy recipes, put together all the props & equipment needed, come up with a rough script, pick the wardrobe, do makeup, fix hair, and cook the food. Our housekeeper, Antonia, acts as production assistant, clothing adjuster, and recipe adviser since she is a great cook herself. She’s also the one who says, “Don’t forget to preheat the oven.”

Thanks to my awesome video team!

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Feb 11, 2013

A Caramelized Apple Pancake for your Valentine

Caramelized Apple PancakeHow much do you love your Valentine? Show him or her with a spectacular breakfast – maybe even breakfast in bed! It’s my Caramelized Apple Pancake recipe that’s oven-baked and served upside down and it’s crazy good! Once you try this easy recipe, you won’t wait for the next Valentine’s Day to make it again. It’s one of my favorite weekend breakfasts (or it is breakfastses?) It looks beautiful and is surprisingly easy to make… and healthy of course.

Click here for the recipe.

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Feb 10, 2013

Ranee can’t find whole grain pastry flour

Hi Jenny, I love all your recipes. I would like to know where can I buy the whole grain pastry flour to make the chocolate chip pizza. I didn’t see it in my local supermarket. Is there a certain brand I need? I look forward to your new cookbook. Thanks Jenny.

My Response…

Only some grocery stores carry it but I can always find it at Whole Foods. My grocery store carries Arrowhead Mills brand but only sometimes. If there’s not a Whole Foods in your area, check with any health food store or you can always order it online. Look for either “whole grain pastry flour” or “whole wheat pastry flour” as they are both good sources of B vitamins and fiber. When baking cookies, I try to replace at least some of the white flour with whole grain pastry flour or when possible, I’ll use all whole grain flour (like with my oatmeal cookies, which are 100% whole grain). One more thing… all whole grain flours must be stored in the fridge.

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