Bacon Jam

Martha Stewart's
Slow-Cooker Bacon Jam

Makes 3 cups

1-1/2 pounds sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
2 medium yellow onions, diced small
3 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
3/4 cup brewed coffee

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until fat is rendered and bacon is lightly browned, about 20 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet (reserve for another use); add onions and garlic and cook until onions are translucent, about 6 minutes. Add vinegar, brown sugar, maple syrup, and coffee and bring to a boil, stirring and scraping up browned bits from skillet with a wooden spoon, about 2 minutes. Add bacon and stir to combine.

Transfer mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker and cook on high, uncovered, until liquid is syrupy; 3-1/2 to 4 hours. Transfer to a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped. Let cool, then refrigerate in airtight containers, up to 4 weeks.

Philly Steak Sandwich

By Mayo Clinic staff

Serves 2

Ingredients
1/2 green pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
6 ounces lean roast beef, shaved
2 whole-wheat buns
1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Lightly coat a baking pan with cooking spray. Spray a frying pan with cooking spray. Over medium heat, saute the peppers and onions until they soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the roast beef and saute for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Place 1/2 of the roast beef mixture on each bun. Place in the prepared baking dish. Top each bun with 2 tablespoons of the cheese. Bake until the cheese has melted, 2 to 4 minutes.

Nutritional Analysis(per serving)
Serving size: 1 sandwich
Calories 354 Cholesterol 73 mg
Protein 33 g Sodium 262 mg
Carbohydrate 34 g Fiber 6 g
Total fat 11 g Potassium 445 mg
Saturated fat 4 g Calcium 264 mg
Monounsaturated fat 3 g

Avocado Dip

By Mayo Clinic staff

Serves 6
Ingredients
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
2 teaspoons chopped onion
1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and mashed

Directions
In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, onion, hot sauce and avocado. Mix to blend the ingredients evenly. Serve with baked tortilla chips or sliced vegetables.

Nutritional Analysis(per serving) Serving size: 1/4 cup
Calories 65 Cholesterol 0 mg
Protein 2 g Sodium 27 mg
Carbohydrate 4 g Fiber 2 g
Total fat 5 g Potassium 172 mg
Saturated fat 1 g Calcium 31 mg
Monounsaturated fat 3 g