Cheesy spinach stuffing recipe

A New Twist On A Thanksgiving FavoriteWant to add some variety to your Thanksgiving menu this year? Sub out that regular herb stuffing with this cheesy, spinach stuffing instead! Made with just 10 simple ingredients, this recipe is as easy and cheap as it is delicious!

Leave the boring stuffing for the turkey and serve this decadent side dish alongside your Thanksgiving favorites. Each bite is creamy, cheesy and full of flavor. And it's loaded with tons of healthy cold-fighting antioxidants. This stuffing is the definition of feel good comfort food!

Cheesy spinach stuffing recipe

Serves about 6

Ingredients:10 ounces frozen spinach4 cups herb stuffing mix1-1/3 cups chicken broth1/2 cup chopped red onion3 cloves garlic, chopped1/2 cup chopped celeryLiberal dashes salt and pepper1 tablespoon butter2/3 -3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheeseDirections: 

Defrost spinach according to package directions. Rinse and set aside.In a large pan, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until starting to soften, about two minutes. Add in garlic and celery and cook until fragrant, about three more minutes.Add in broth and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in stuffing mix. Cook until stuffing mix is softened and the broth has been absorbed. Remove from heat and stir in spinach and mozzarella until mixture is fully combined. Garnish with shredded Parmesan and enjoy!

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Fried Nutella ravioli

Nutella Overload!Love is in the air! These simple heart-shaped raviolis are stuffed with Nutella. Lightly fried and sprinkled with powdered sugar, it's the perfect chocolaty dessert.

Need a quick and easy Valentine's Day dessert? These simple Nutella raviolis will be sure to impress and no one has to know how easy they were to put together! Just a few simple ingredients and 10 quick minutes in the kitchen, and you are in dessert heaven. This is one fabulous dessert!

Fried Nutella ravioli recipe

Yields 10 raviolis

Ingredients:20 wonton wrappers1/2 cup NutellaCanola oilPowdered sugarDirections:

Using a medium-size heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out heart shapes in the wonton wrappers.Add your Nutella to a piping bag, and pipe about 1 tablespoon into the middle of 10 of the hearts.Dip your finger in some water, go around the edge of the wonton wrapper and press another wonton wrapper onto the top. Do this with all the raviolis.Heat one inch of canola oil in large nonstick skillet. Once the oil is hot, drop in raviolis (5 at a time) and cook for about 30 seconds on each side, till browned.Sprinkle with powdered sugar and heat hot.

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The 500-calorie workout plan

To lose weight, energy going out (calories you burn) must be more than energy coming in (calories you eat). Specifically, you need to create a 3,500 calorie deficit in order to lose a pound. Eat 500 fewer calories or burn 500 more calories. Either way, you'll slim down.

Burn 500 calories today

Higher math aside, it's decidedly less painful to cut back a bit and burn off more. You won't feel so deprived. Plus, you won't end up in the ER from back-to-back days of intense workouts, especially when the heaviest thing you'd lifted prior was the lid off a pint of Ben & Jerry's.

Here's a combination of 250-calorie-burning daily activities, along with ways to cut 250 calories a day from your diet. Mix and match to find what works best for you. Either way, stick with it and you will see results!

Calorie savers

Spray oil instead of a tablespoon of oil
Calories saved: 100Egg whites in place of whole eggs
Calories saved: 65 per eggUse mustard in place of mayo on sandwiches
Calories saved: 75A piece of fruit instead of 3 cookies
Calories saved: Approximately 100Swap hamburger for turkey burger
Calories saved: Approximately 40Skip the cheese on top
Calories saved: 100Swap a potato for a cup of veggies
Calories saved: 75Trade your specialty coffee for black coffee
Calories saved: 200 or so, depending on the specialty coffeeCut your sandwich in half and save the rest for another meal
Calories saved: Depends on the sandwich but up to 250 for a mayo-based tuna saladSkip the bread and butter before dinner
Calories saved: 200 (1 roll + 1 tablespoon butter)

Calorie burners

Burn more calories by adding these activities to your weekly routines. The calorie-burn quickly adds up.

Walking the dog 30 minutes a day: 125 caloriesRunning up the stairs for 2 minutes: 36 caloriesWashing and waxing the car: 300 caloriesGardening, total 60 minutes, including 30 minutes pushing a lawn mower: 360 caloriesVacuuming and ironing for 60 minutes: 152 caloriesCooking for 30 minutes: 72 caloriesWalking 15 minutes to and from public transportation: 60 caloriesGoing up one flight of stairs 3 times a day: 15 caloriesWalking briskly at the mall for an hour: 145 to 240 caloriesGetting up and answering the phone, standing during a 10-minute conversation: 20 calories More on calories

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Strawberry beer sorbet

A boozy frozen dessert

Beer can pair with all kinds of flavors, even sweets. This strawberry sorbet recipe includes plenty of beer for a unique but delicious frozen treat.

We add wine to desserts, so why not beer? Serve this boozy strawberry sorbet as dessert at your next dinner party and surprise your guests with the secret ingredient. Just don't forget the virgin sorbet for the kids!

Strawberry beer sorbet recipeIngredients:4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped1 cup sugar2 cups beer (preferably pale ale with notes of citrus)Directions:

In a saucepan over medium-high heat, add the strawberries and the sugar. With a potato masher, smash and stir the strawberries until well macerated and combined with the sugar. Allow the mixture to come to a boil, stirring and mashing until all the strawberries have broken down, about 10 minutes.Remove from heat, stir in the beer and allow to cool. (If desired, strain mixture to remove seeds.)Place the strawberry mixture in the refrigerator until completely cool, about 2 hours.Pour mixture into the bowl of an ice cream maker and run according to manufacturer's directions. When done, place in the freezer to finish setting up.

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5 Creative cocktail party appetizers

Low-Stress Cocktail Party Appetizers Cocktail parties are a convenient way to entertain anyone -- from neighbors to business associates -- without the hassle of a full-blown dinner party. For busy gals, the challenge is often making killer appetizers that are just as easy as they are creative. For your next cocktail party, try these five creative appetizers to wow your guests.

Baked cheese spread

This dish is as fancy as it is easy. Crumble 10 ounces of marinated goat or feta cheese (in large chunks) into an oven-safe serving dish. Bake it at 325 F. for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Garnish with a few tablespoons of olive or truffle oil and a few sprigs of fresh thyme or pink peppercorns. Serve with baguette slices or crackers.

Shrimp cocktail shooters

Shrimp cocktail is a staple for these gatherings. Dress it up with this simple recipe. Boil water seasoned with lemon juice, a bay leaf, some chunks of onion, kosher salt and a few peppercorns. Add unpeeled shrimp and simmer for five minutes.

Whip up a quick cocktail sauce with ketchup, fresh grated horseradish, lemon juice (and hot sauce for a little extra kick) and pour a little into the bottom of clear shot glasses. Add one piece of shrimp to each and garnish with a few sprigs of fresh Italian parsley.

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Party pinwheels

Refrigerated crescent rolls let you make this appetizer in a snap! Unroll the crescent dough into squares (pinching the seams together if necessary). Spread with cream cheese (garlic-herb or sun-dried tomato are tasty) and top with fresh baby spinach and reconstituted sun-dried tomatoes. Roll it up like a jelly roll and pinch the seam closed. Cut each roll into six squares and bake on a greased sheet at 400 F. until golden brown (about 8 or 10 minutes).

Caprese kabobs

This fun, fresh appetizer is simple and delicious. Just slide a grape tomato, a leaf of fresh basil and a bit of buffalo mozzarella on the tip of a cocktail toothpick. Serve with balsamic vinaigrette for dipping.

Beef carpaccio with capered goat cheese topper

Get rave reviews with an appetizer that's as beautiful as it is tasty! Thinly slice cooked beef tenderloin and arrange it on a large platter. Mix 4 ounces of room temperature goat cheese with 1/4 cup of capers and mound it on top of the beef medallions. Salt and pepper to taste, then garnish with diced shallots and a drizzle of truffle or olive oil. Serve with toasted baguettes and lemon wedges.

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Get your daily dose of vitamin C

Spring is on its way and we're getting ready to bid winter adieu. But just because cold and flu season is coming to an end, don't let your defenses down when it comes to your daily intake of vitamin C. This important vitamin and antioxidant helps your body all year long.

Vitamin C: It's not just about the citrus

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that helps the body create collagen, maintain healthy tissues, lessen oxidative stress and keep scurvy at bay. Research also shows that maintaining levels of vitamin C can keep your immune system healthier and boost brain function. The daily recommended allowance for vitamin C ranges between 75-90 milligrams/day depending on factors like age and gender.

Fortunately, with so many delicious vitamin C-rich foods to choose from, it's easy to get your daily dose without relying on supplements. Check out some of these fruits and vegetables that pack a vitamin C punch.

Chili peppers

Both red and green chili varieties contain incredible amounts of vitamin C, with more than 100 milligrams in a half cup of chopped peppers. These spicy additions provide tons of flavor to any dish and depending on which kind you use, can add quite a bit of heat, too.

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It's hard to beat eating fresh-picked strawberries straight out of the basket, but these juicy berries are also great paired with fish, cheese and make a flavorful vinaigrette. Along with vitamin C, strawberries are a source of fiber and high in antioxidants.

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Broccoli

We've always been told to eat our greens, and broccoli qualifies as one of the best foods to add to your diet, either raw or cooked. This vegetable is actually a member of the cabbage family and is not only high in vitamin C, but is a good source of fiber and is said to have high anti-cancer properties.

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These green fuzzy fruits actually contain more vitamin C than an orange and are also high in potassium. Kiwis make an excellent addition to salads and smoothies, and if you're looking to get some of your vitamins during happy hour, kiwi cocktails are a tasty way to go.

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Gifts for the fit foodie

Fitness Kitchen
Gift GuideIf there's a health and fitness fanatic on your holiday gift list, we've got you covered with this fit foodie gift guide to kitchen gadgets, cookbooks and health foods.

NatureBox 3-Month Subscription

(NatureBox.com, $60)

For less than $20 a month, you can give your favorite fit foodie a NatureBox delivery, which includes four to six snack-type items "curated" by a nutritionist and sourced from local growers and independent food suppliers across the U.S. Every scrumptiously healthy snack included in the box is free of high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, trans fats, artificial sweeteners, flavors and colors. With measured portions, NatureBox snacks make it easier on snackers to resist overindulging in unwanted and unhealthy calories.

Omega Mega Mouth 390B Juicer

(OmegaJuicers.com, $150)

The Omega Mouth Juicer is ideal for the fit chick who starts her day with a generous glass of ultra-fresh juice. The extra large feed chute accomodates large portions of fruit for less time prepping breakfast. Designed for commercial use, this heavy duty unit will outlast the most avid juicing pro. It's attractive black-and-chrome finish makes it a stylish addition to any kitchen, too. As a bonus, it comes with a 10-year warranty.

Turbo Fan Salad Spinner

(Dexas.com, $30)

Every health-conscious cook tosses a gorgeous antioxidant-rich salad at least once a day. The Turbo Fan Salad Spinner is a must-have in the fitness kitchen. Unlike conventional salad spinners which only use centrifugal force to spin moisture from greens, this 5-quart kitchen gadget actually adds large voumes of air to blow water off of salad ingredients. It pulls in air and blows and spins water out so your favorite salad eater will have drier greens, veggies and fruits.

T-Fal Balanced Living Yogurt Maker

(Amazon.com, $38)

Give your fitness chef the T-Fal Yogurt Maker so she can conveniently make her own yogurt while avoiding added sugars, high fructose corn syrup, and artificial ingredients. The unit comes with seven (5.5 ounce) jars with lids that have adjustable date codes, digital controls and countdown LCD timer that beeps when yogurt is ready, automatic shut-off and a recipe book. Yogurt has never been healthier and easier to make.

Spices of Lezzet Vegetarian Collection

(LezzetSpices.com, $66)

This flavor-intense collection of spices was designed for the health-conscious vegetarian or vegan cook. It features spices and salts specifically selected to complement plant-based cuisine. Spices and salts include turmeric, cumin, isot pepper, Mediterranean oregano, cinnamon, sweet purple basil, cyprus black lava salt and more. The set comes with 10 jars of spices packaged in Spices of Lezzet's signature box.

WearEver Pure Living 5-piece Cookware Set

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Wondering what to get that eco-cook on your holiday shopping list? WearEver's Pure Living 5-piece Cookware Set is the answer. Pure Living offers green chefs the "purest" way of cooking their food as the ceramic coating is a safe alternative to Teflon and other nonstick coatings. This durable, scratch- and stain-resistant set is cadmium-, lead-, PTFE- and PFOA-free, ovensafe to 750 degrees F., dishwasher safe, and can be used with metal utensils. It includes a 3.5-quart jumbo cooker with vented glass lid, 3-quart saucepan with vented glass lid and 12-inch saute pan.

Bee Raw 9-Varietal Honey Flight

(BeeRaw.com, $78)

Honey is a healthier choice than sugar and will delight your fit foodie when it comes from Bee Raw Honey. Bee Raw offers raw, unfiltered varietal honey that comes from a single floral source. Every honey is selectively sourced from around the country from family-owned apiaries and comes in a 1-ounce vial that is hand-corked and sealed with beeswax and packaged with a beautiful handcrafted oak block. This sweet honey collection has raspberry, orange blossom, sage, sweet yellow clover honeys and more.

G.H. Cretors Popcorn Sampler Pack

(GHCretors.com, $20)

For the fitness foodie who loves to snack on all things good-for-you and great tasting, the G.H. Cretors Sampler Pack includes five different types of popcorn, including sweet and savory offerings. What's so great about this popcorn? It's all natural! You won't find any artificial flavors or colors, gluten or GMO ingredients. It is made with fresh creamery butter and sweetened with brown rice syrup. Not only is it an amazing snack food, it won't blow any New Year's diet resolutions.

Herbivoracious

(Amazon.com, $17)

One of our favorite health-conscious, plant-based cookbooks, Michael Natkin's cookbook Herbivoracious: A Flavor Revolution with 150 Vibrant and Original Vegetarian Recipes is a must-have resource in a fit-minded kitchen. In addition to gorgeous, satisfying vegetarian, vegan and even gluten-free recipes, Natkin provides ample advice on crafting meat-free meals that deliver adequate protein and other nutrients. Recipes include Blue Potato Tarts, Pear and Gouda Salad, Sicilian Spaghetti with Pan-Roasted Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts and Apple Hash, Chocolate Chunk Bread Pudding, and Caramelized Raisin Sundaes. Even if your favorite health foodie is a meat-eater, she will adore the many side-dish and dessert options in this cookbook.

Quinoa Revolution

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The authors of Quinoa 365 are back with another quinoa-centric cookbook that will healthfully fill the belly of your fitness chef. Quinoa Revolution by Patricia Green and Carolyn Hemming is protein-packed with more than 150 healthy quinoa recipes under 500 calories. As a bonus, all of the recipes are gluten-free. This book not only offers tips for different dietary concerns, it provides a delicious array of quinoa recipes ranging from breakfast to dinner, light snacks to desserts. Recipes include Red Velvet Waffles, Chipotle Corn Chowder, Korean Beef Wraps, Carrot and Raisin Sprout Salad, Chicken Masala, Blackberry Brulee, and Apple Cinnamon Energy Bars. There's something for every diet in this tasty tome of quinoa recipes.

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