The baked sausage and veggie omelet is definitely something that I am willing to give a shot.  I love omelets!  I’ve actually been know to eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner, but I rarely put meat in them.  For me omelets need to be light.  But this recipe from the American Meat Institute and American Hot Dog & Sausage Council still appeals to me because the sausage is baked, not fried and they have incorporated a huge variety of delicious veggies.
Can’t wait to sink my teeth into this one!
Ingredients

1 pound breakfast sausage
1 cup chopped button mushrooms, stems removed …read more

If you’re a fan of turkey but not a fan of the all the effort that goes into it making it, then why not try this alternative for your Thanksgiving dinner this year?  This light and delicious recipe from popular Seasons 52 Fresh Grill and Wine Bar Restaurant is sure to have you and your family clamoring for seconds.  The accents of fresh ground ginger, honey and BBQ sauce  have definitely got me curious!
I think it’s about time I shook things up on Thanksgiving!  I am giving this one a shot!
Ingredients

2 lbs Turkey breast, no skin
2 ea Onions, medium-size
2 ea Yellow …read more

Registered dietitian Brenda Ponichtera’s award winning cookbooks, Quick & Healthy Cookbooks have been featured in such publications as “O” The Oprah Magazine, USA Today, the Miami Herald and Shape.
She is world renowned for her delicious yet fast and above all else, healthy recipes.  Her ideas are smart and easy to follow and her recipe for Pumpkin Cheesecake is no different.
Perfect for the holidays, this dessert puts a spin on an old favorite, while being fat free.  But most importantly, remains tasty.
Fat Free Pumpkin Cheesecake
This recipe is for a 9″ pie pan. The top will crack when cooking, so serve with …read more

Today’s recipe is a lighter alternative to the Thanksgiving favorite, roasted butternut squash.  Adding flare with sage and pecans, this recipe from Galaxy Nutritional Foods, incorporates its number one soy-based cheese alternative Veggie to shake things up. I love butternut squash and I personally have never had it with pecans before.  And then throwing cheese into the mix just makes it sounds sinful!
However, I think this recipe is a great because like most people in the world, I need to count my calories.  And pecans and cheese sound like a lethal combo! This delicious alternative to cheese has …read more

Do you love pound cake but hate all the extra calories?  Then give Star Olive Oil’s recipe for Greek Citrus Honey Holiday Cake a shot.  Made with olive oil instead of butter, this delicious cake is a lighter and sweeter alternative as it has no trans fats and is low in sugar.  And the addition of orange honey and lemon peel adds a savory and tangy twist.
A wonderful Mediterranean twist on an American classic, this dessert would offer a great new flavor to your Thanksgiving dinner!
Ingredients:

2 cups cake flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 tsps ground cinnamon
2/3 cup STAR …read more

Italian cuisine and Wisconsin cheese in the same dish?  Yes, you read that correctly.  This delicious dish marries the decadence of Italian cooking and the down-home flavor of Wisconsin cheese.  Brought to you by the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, this delicious recipe will be the perfect side to your Thanksgiving turkey with its added compliment of the plum-cranberry compote.  This dish will definitely have you family jumping for seconds!
Wisconsin Petit Frère Crostini with Plum-Cranberry Compote
Makes 16 crostinis
Make the crostini and compote a day or two in advance, if you like, then assemble crostini just before serving. If you find …read more

The American Meat Institute and American Hot Dog & Sausage Council have some innovative and delicious recipes that you and your family are sure to love.  Wildly popular in the Southern United States, this new recipe for grits adds a twist to an old favorite that will definitely catapult its popularity across borders.  Fast, creative and delicious, check out this recipe for Baked Sausage & Creamy White Cheddar Grits.

Nonstick cooking spray
1 pound breakfast or bulk sausage, spicy flavor preferred
large red bell pepper, ribs and seeds …read more

The potato is definitely one of the most diverse vegetables out there.  Mashed, baked, fried or boiled, they can be prepared in many different ways.  However, with the latest diet craze of The Zone which promotes cutting out carbohydrates, many people have been shying away from this delicious vegetable.  But, did you know that one medium-size potato has just 110 calories and is absolutely fat free? And, the same size potato also provides 45% of your daily recommended value of vitamin C.  Not bad!  That will hopefully warm up you carb phobics out there!
And if …read more

This week at Blisstree, we are giving you the opportunity to win two fabulous cookbooks from the Hachette Book Group. The first is How to Roast a Lamb (ISBN: 9780316041218, $35.00/$43.00). This book is from the self-taught chef and co-owner of several Mediterranean restaurants, Michael Psilakis. Enjoy recipes from his restaurants and his home in his much-anticipated first cookbook. Learn to make these terrific Greek recipes, which are healthful, affordable and satisfying for the whole family.
The second is Chocolate: A Love Story (ISBN: 9780316056625 $29.99/$35.99). The vibrant new cookbook features 65 original chocolate recipes from Max Brenner. Brenner is the …read more

High in antioxidants, blueberries are often considered one of the top “superfoods” by doctors and nutritionists. They contain fiber, vitamin C, potassium and more antioxidants per serving than green tea or red wine. Studies show that blueberries improve brain function, help lower the risk of heart disease and cancer, and contain anti-inflammatory properties.
This year, when making Thanksgiving dinner, reach for blueberries. A new twist on cranberry sauce, this blueberry-cranberry relish will soon be a family favorite!
Ingredients

1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh orange juice
8 oz. fresh cranberries
1 tablespoon orange zest
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Directions
Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over …read more