Cheddar Chili Dogs

Dinner Tonight: Cheddar Chili Dogs




Wow, It's the last day of June already. This month flew by! For Breakfast this morning I fried 2 Jennie - O Turkey Breakfast Sausage Links, prepared an Egg Sunnyside Up, toasted 2 slices of Aunt Millie's Whole Bread, and my every morning cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. The Summer like weather has kicked in! 86 degrees and HUMID. After Breakfast I headed to Meijer for a few items and had to stop by the bank. Back home I cleaned the Kitchen, swept, mopped, cleaned the fridge, and cleaned the stove. Then kicked back for a bit and watched some shows I had recorded. For Dinner tonight I prepared CHEDDAR CHILI DOGS.




I have Chili and Cheese Dogs quite often but this recipe is a bit of a twist of what I normally have. I found this recipe in a recipe email from Bush's Beans, BUSH’S® CHEDDAR CHILI DOGS. I made some changes from the original recipe, I left the original recipe and web link at the end of the post. To make the Dogs I'll need; 1 can (16 oz) BUSH'S® Chili Beans - Red Beans in a Medium Chili Sauce (drained), 1 tsp chili powder, 4 Ball Park Smoked Turkey Franks, 4 Aunt Millie's Reduced Calorie Whole Grain Hot Dog Buns, French's Yellow Mustard, 3 slices Simple Truth Hickory Smoked Bacon (crisped and coarsely chopped), and 1/4 cup Sargento Reduced Fat Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese.



To prepare them; Heat the Beans in a medium saucepan until just heated through; stir in chili powder. Next I cooked Hot Dogs. I used a medium size sauce pan, filled 3/4 full of water and heated to a boil. When water was boiling I added the Franks, boiled for 5 minutes. Removed the pan from the heat, drained the water, and prepared the Cheddar Chili Dogs. Spread each Bun with Mustard. Place a Hot Dog in each Bun and top with Beans. Sprinkle each with Bacon, Onion 9optional), Tomato (optional),  and Cheese. These turned out fantastic, love the Beans and Cheddar toppings. Nice switch from my normal Chili and Cheese Coney's.





Served it with some Ruffles Reduced Fat Potato Chips  and some Lay's Ranch Dip. Also had a
Caffeine Free Diet Coke. For Dessert later a Weight Watcher's Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Bar.












BUSH’S® CHEDDAR CHILI DOGS

Chili Beans with a touch of chili powder add some heat to these Cheddar chili dogs with bacon, onion and tomato.

RECIPE DETAILS
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
INGREDIENTS
1 can (16 oz) BUSH'S® Chili Beans, drained
1 tsp chili powder (optional)
4 all-beef hot dogs
4 soft hot dog buns
2 Tbsp mustard
3 slices bacon, crisped and coarsely chopped
2 Tbsp white onion, chopped
1 small tomato, cored and chopped
1/4 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese
DIRECTIONS
1 - Heat beans in a medium saucepan until just heated through; stir in chili powder, if desired.
2 - Cook hot dogs according to package directions.
3 - Spread each bun with mustard. Place a hot dog in each bun and top with beans. Sprinkle each with bacon, onion, tomato and cheese. Serve hot.
NUTRITION
Calories 488 %DV*
Total Fat 25g -%
Cholesterol 45mg -%
Sodium 1574mg -%
Carbohydrates 43g -%
Dietary Fiber 7g -%
Protein 21g -%
Sugars 5g -%

http://www.bushbeans.com/en_US/recipe/cheddar-chili-dogs








BUSH’S® RED BEANS IN A MEDIUM CHILI SAUCE

For extra “oomph” in your favorite chili recipes, add our Red Beans in a Medium Chili Sauce. We take the time to choose the very best red beans and simmer them in a zesty sauce flavored from chili peppers, tomatoes and cumin. The result? More flavor that your family will love.

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Jennie - O Recipe of the Week - Moroccan Turkey Wrap

This week's Jennie - O Recipe of the Week is a Moroccan Turkey Wrap. This one uses the JENNIE-O® Turkey Breast along with cucumbers, Greek yogurt, couscous, all in a whole grain tortilla wrap! You can find this recipe along with all the other delicious and healthy recipes at the Jennie - O website. Enjoy and Make the SWITCH!   https://www.jennieo.com/


Moroccan Turkey Wrap

Who doesn’t love a nutritious wrap for lunch? This recipe has Moroccan origins and comes loaded with unexpected zing! Highlights include refreshing cucumbers, Greek yogurt, couscous, and of course JENNIE-O® Turkey Breast. It just might be your new go-to lunchbox favorite!

INGREDIENTS

1 cup plain Greek yogurt

½ English cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and finely diced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, from one lemon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1¼ teaspoons Kosher salt, divided
¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic minced
1.25 pounds JENNIE-O® Turkey Breast, cooked and shredded
¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
10 whole grain tortillas
10 romaine lettuce leaves
20 ounces couscous, prepared
tomatoes, chopped, if desired
cucumber slices, if desired

DIRECTIONS

1) In small bowl, combine yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, dill, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper; mix well. Refrigerate until ready to serve
2) In skillet, heat oil on medium-high heat. Add garlic, shredded turkey breast, cilantro, allspice, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Heat until mixture is heated through.
3) On tortillas, add lettuce, couscous, turkey mixture, tomatoes and cucumbers, if desired. Top with yogurt sauce. Fold tortilla.

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION

PER SERVING
Calories280
Protein23g
Carbohydrates32g
Fiber3g
Sugars3g
Fat6g
Cholesterol45mg
Sodium640mg
Saturated Fat1.5g
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Healthy 4th of July Dinner Recipes

From the EatingWell website and Magazine its - Healthy 4th of July Dinner Recipes. Healthy and Delicious Recipes for your 4th of July Grill out. Recipes like; Barbecue Pulled Chicken, Crab Cake Burgers, and Grilled Fish Tacos. Find these recipes and more all at the EatingWell website. Enjoy and Eat Healthy.   http://www.eatingwell.com/


Healthy 4th of July Dinner Recipes

Find healthy, delicious 4th of July dinner recipes including hamburgers, BBQ chicken, fajitas and kabobs. Healthier recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.



Barbecue Pulled Chicken
This BBQ pulled chicken recipe is a fanciful reinterpretation of pulled pork that slow-cooks chicken in lots of tangy tomato sauce. Have sliced jalapenos, sliced red onions and some sour cream on hand to top this barbecue pulled chicken, which makes a hearty main course. You can turn it into an unbelievable sandwich or serve it on mashed potatoes or even whole-grain spaghetti. Serve with shredded napa cabbage tossed with low-fat mayonnaise, cider vinegar, celery seed and honey to taste......


Crab Cake Burgers
These burgers have a true crab flavor that isn't masked by fillers or strong seasoning. Serve on a bun with tartar sauce or with a lemon-juice-dressed salad of greens, sprouts and sliced peaches. This recipe works best with convenient pasteurized crabmeat, usually found in the refrigerated case near the fish counter. If you prefer lump crabmeat, cut it into small, uniform pieces.......


Grilled Fish Tacos
Instead of deep-frying the fish for these fish tacos, we coat the fish with a flavor-packed chile rub and grill it instead. Make sure the fillets are no more than ½ to ¾ inch thick so they cook quickly. Sometimes flipping fish on the grill can be tricky since the fish can stick to the grill or fall apart. The solution is to invest in a grill basket that easily holds 4 to 6 fish fillets and secures the fish in the basket for easy flipping. If you don't have a grilling basket, make sure the grill is hot and well oiled before adding the fish........




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Kitchen Hint of the Day!

How fresh are those green beans........


To make sure that green beans are fresh, hold a bean between your forefinger and thumb,and bend it gently.If it is fresh the bean will snap in two - not bend - under light pressure. It's a snap!

Orange Roughy Fish Hoagie w/ Baked Potato

Dinner Tonight: Orange Roughy Fish Hoagie w/ Baked Potato






It was Gravy and Toast this morning for Breakfast. I prepared a packet of Pioneer Peppered White Gravy and toasted a couple slices of Aunt Millie's Whole Grain Bread. Also had a cup of my favorite Tea, Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. Warmer and a little more humid out today. A little more like our normal June/July weather. Did a couple of loads of laundry and then off to Walmart for a few items. Stopped and had the car washed on the way back home. Other than that not much else going on. For Dinner tonight an Orange Roughy Fish Hoagie w/ Baked Potato.





I had picked up the Orange Roughy at Kroger a while back and had a fillet left in the freezer. I normally don’t purchase Orange Roughy due to its sustainability classification. But it was in the case already packaged and I grabbed it. So to make it I’ll need; the Orange Roughy Fillet, McCormick Grinder Sea Salt and Peppercorn Medley, Flour, egg Beater's (1/2 cup), Paprika, and Shake and Bake Panko Bread Crumbs. I’ll also need McCormick Tarter Sauce and Kroger 100% Whole Wheat Hoagie Roll.





I had laid the Roughy in the fridge overnight to thaw. To prepare it I first rinsed the fillet off in cold

water and patted dry with a paper towel. I then grabbed a skillet and sprayed it with Pam Cooking Spray and added a tablespoon of Extra Light Olive Oil. Then preheated the skillet on medium heat. Back to the fillet, I seasoned both sides of the fillet with McCormick Grinder Sea Salt and Peppercorn Medley. Then in a pie pan I added some Flour and seasoned it with some Paprika. Rolled the Roughy in the Flour till was completely covered. Next in another pie pan I added a 1/2 cup of Egg Beater's and dipped the fillets in the Egg Wash, shaking off the excess. Finally the third pie pan, I added a package of Shake and Bake Panko Seasoned Bread Crumbs to it and put the fillet in, making sure the fillet was well covered.



With the skillet heated I added my fillets. I then fried it for 3 minutes per side. It fried up perfect!
Golden Brown on the outside and a moist center. I served it on a Kroger Whole Grain  Hoagie Roll. Topped the Roughy fillet with some McCormick Tarter Sauce. Orange Roughy makes a perfect Fish Sandwich. Fries up great and an excellent taste to it.

For a side I prepared a Russet Baked Potato. Seasoned that with the McCormick Grinder Sea Salt and Peppercorn Medley, and topped with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter. For Dessert later a Weight Watcher’s Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Bar.

It's Nuts I tell you..........JUMBO MEDJOOL DATES

This week from the nuts.com website (https://nuts.com/) its JUMBO MEDJOOL DATES. Plump, moist, and naturally sweet JUMBO MEDJOOL DATES! But Dates are just one of the things that you can find at the Nuts site. You'll also be able to choose from; NUTS, DRIED FRUIT, CHOCOLATES and SWEETS, SNACKS, COFFEE and TEA, COOKING and BAKING, GIFTS, and more! Most items can be purchased in small amounts or in bulk. Plus there's Everyday Free Shipping, see for details. Now more on the JUMBO MEDJOOL DATES. Enjoy and Eat Healthy!  https://nuts.com/




JUMBO MEDJOOL DATES

Jumbo Medjool Dates are one of our crown jewels at Nuts.com. Plump, moist, and luscious, medjool dates are simply divine. They're extremely large and meaty with a tiny pit. Naturally sweet with no sugar added, Medjool dates make a healthy treat packed with potassium. We also carry pitted dates.

8 Health Benefits of Medjool Dates
1. Low in Fat, Rich in Vitamins

Jumbo Medjool dates are loaded with the energy you need every day to win a marathon or get you through a tough day. With only 24 calories per date (248 per 100 gram serving), dates are high in dietary fiber, carbohydrates, and contain more potassium than bananas! Yet they are virtually fat, cholesterol and sodium free!

2. Meet Your Daily Fruit Requirement

A handful of dates will help you meet the 5-A-Day goal. Five to six delicious California dates or a cup of chopped dates equals one serving. Great tasting, power-packed California dates are part of the USDA Pyramid's food group. Eating jumbo Medjool dates can help you achieve the recommended goal for fruit servings each day.

3. High in Both Soluble and Insoluble Fiber

The American Cancer Society recommends that you consume 20-35 grams of dietary fiber a day. Dietary fiber comes in two forms - soluble and insoluble. Each serves a valuable function. Insoluble fiber increased the rate at which food moves through the digestive system. Soluble fiber may help control diabetes by decreasing elevated blood glucose levels. Soluble fiber also had been found to help lower serum cholesterol levels, particularly undesirable low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. Medjool dates are a good source of dietary fiber. A serving of power-packed California dates, just 5 to 6 six dates, can provide 3 grams of dietary fiber. That's 14 percent of your recommended daily value.

4. Natural Energy Booster

A serving of power-packed California dates contains 31 grams of carbohydrates, making them a powerhouse of energy. Carbohydrates include 3 grams of dietary fiber and 29 grams of naturally occurring sugars such as fructose, glucose and sucrose to provide quick energy and are readily used by the body. California dates are a perfect energy boosting snack.

5. Regulate Blood Pressure

Ounce per ounce, pound for pound, jumbo Medjool dates are one of the best natural sources of potassium. Potassium is an essential mineral your body needs to maintain muscle contractions including the vital heart muscle. Potassium is needed to maintain a healthy nervous system and to balance the body's metabolism. Since potassium is not stored in the body, and much is lost in perspiration, it must be continually replenished. As you consume potassium you excrete sodium, helping to keep blood pressure down. As people age, their kidneys become less efficient at eliminating sodium. About a 400 mg increase in potassium intake has been associated with a 40% reduction in the risk of stroke. This roughly amounts to one additional serving daily of California dates.

6. Contain 3X As Much Potassium As Bananas

Eating jumbo Medjool dates and drinking water is an ideal, natural way to replenish the potassium. A serving of California dates contain 240 milligrams of potassium or 7% of the recommended daily value. Bite for bite, they have three times the amount of potassium as bananas!

7. Excellent Source of B-Vitamins

Medjool dates contain a variety of B-complex vitamins - thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B-6 and pantothenic acid. These vitamins have a variety of functions that help maintain a healthy body- to metabolize carbohydrates and maintain blood glucose levels, fatty acids for energy, and they help make hemoglobin, the red and white blood cells.

8. Rich in Magnesium and Iron

Magnesium is essential for healthy bone development and for energy metabolism. One serving of California dates provides 4% of the suggested daily intake of magnesium. Iron is essential to red blood cell production. Red blood cells carry all the nutrients to cells throughout the body. One serving of California dates contains nearly a third of the Recommended Dietary Allowance for iron.

Our Registered Dietitian’s Top Pick
Our Registered Dietitian and Health Nut likes jumbo Medjool dates (nickname: king of dates) because they are large and naturally sweet with no added sugar. One serving of Medjool dates is about 5 – 6 dates and each serving delivers insoluble and soluble fiber, which can help to balance blood sugar levels. Medjool dates (pits removed) make a delicious base for DIY energy bites mixed with other Health Nut favorites like cacao nibs, quinoa puffs, and dried apricots.

Ingredients
Dates (Contains pits). *REFRIGERATE UPON RECEIVING* Packaged in the same facility as peanuts, tree nuts, soy, and milk products.

Approximately 18 pieces per pound.

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 24g (~0.8 oz.)

Amount per serving
Calories 66
Calories from Fat
%DV
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Sugars 16g

Storage
Store open or closed under refrigeration for up to 6 months. This item can be frozen.
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Desserts You Didn’t Know You Could Eat with Diabetes

From one of my favorite recipe sites, Diabetic Living Online, its Desserts You Didn’t Know You Could Eat with Diabetes. Delicious and Diabetic Friendly Desserts you can enjoy even if you have Diabetes. You'll find recipes like Peanut Cluster Butterscotch Bites, Frozen Chocolate Pretzel Sandwiches, Frozen Chocolate Pretzel Sandwiches, and more! It's all on the Diabetic Living Online website (http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/) Enjoy and Eat Healthy!

Desserts You Didn’t Know You Could Eat with Diabetes

The truth is you don’t have to skip dessert if you have diabetes. Treating yourself every now and then can boost your mood and help prevent binge eating when stress strikes. Try these diabetic desserts that have been lightened to fit a diabetes meal plan and are so delicious you’ll be happy to share.



Peanut Cluster Butterscotch Bites

There is so much to love about these low-carb dessert bites. The short ingredients list makes them easy to whip up, the sweet and salty flavors are a delicious combination, and each bite has just 8 grams of carb......


Frozen Chocolate Pretzel Sandwiches

Make homemade frozen ice cream treats in just a few simple steps. You’ll love the assortment of flavors in every bite: a sweet and salty combination with a burst of strawberry. Plus these chocolaty treats have just 26 grams of carb and 156 calories per serving......


Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Dip

Cookie dough is definitely a guilty pleasure. But eating cookie dough with raw eggs is not advised. The solution? Our amazing diabetes-friendly cookie dough dip that is perfect for parties or potlucks......



* Click the link below to get all the - Desserts You Didn’t Know You Could Eat with Diabetes
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Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Sugar Burns........


Sugar burns at 265 degrees F (130 degrees C). If you are cooking foods with sauces or rubs that contain sugar you need to keep your grilling temperature below this temperature or your food will burn and blacken. Or don't add those sauces until the end of the cooking time.

Bluegrass Deliciously Lean Mettwursts

Dinner Tonight: Bluegrass Deliciously Lean Mettwursts





To start the 28th day of June off I toasted a Healthy Life Whole Grain English Muffin and topped it

with Smucker's Sugarless Blackberry Jam. Also had a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. We had to have dad at the Doctor's office at 10:00 this morning for a checkup. The Doc said he was doing okay nothing new. But he did tell us that lungs are getting weaker every visit though. Not much anyone can do. Outside it's a bit more humid, windier, and 83 degrees. I went to Kroger for Mom to pick up a prescription for Dad and stopped by the bank for her. A pretty simple Dinner tonight, I prepared a couple of Bluegrass Deliciously Lean Mettwursts.




I  had purchased a couple packages of the Bluegrass Lean Mettwurst while at Jungle Jim’s Market. I had kept one package out that I had been having for Lunch and froze the remaining package. Which I had laid in the fridge overnight to thaw.










To prepare them I used a medium size skillet that I sprayed with Pam Cooking Spray and added the

Metts. I then added water to the pan, just enough water to cover about a 1/4 of Mett. Turned the heat on medium and covered the pan. I turned the Metts frequently to get a nice even cook on them. When the water had boiled down I cooked them an extra 3 minutes to brown them. They turned out fantastic, nice and meaty! I served them on Aunt Millie's  Whole Grain Hot Dog Buns topped with French’s Spicy Brown Mustard. A couple of Metts was plenty for Dinner tonight. For Dessert/Snack later a bowl of Skinny Pop - Pop Corn.








Bluegrass Deliciously Lean Mettwurst

* 65% Less Fat
* 42% Fewer Calories

* 25% Less Sodium
*No MSG
* Gluten Free

Deliciously Lean Mettwurst
This Mettwurst is targeted at the consumer that is
into a healthier lifestyle. It is skinless and fully
cooked.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 link (66g)
Servings Per Container 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 100 Calories from Fat 50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g 9%
Sat. Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 590mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 2g
Protein 9g

Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe of the Week - SMOKED BBQ BUFFALO BRISKET

With the Wild Idea Buffalo SMOKED BBQ BUFFALO BRISKET all you have to do is reheat it and serve it! It comes already seasoned and cooked. It has a Paprika Rub, then its slow smoked for 12 hours until tender, and finished with a drizzle of organic BBQ sauce. Have the buns ready and get set to enjoy one delicious Smoked BBQ Buffalo Brisket sandwich! You can find and purchase this product at the Wild Idea Buffalo website along with all the other delicious cuts of Buffalo. Check it out today. Enjoy and Eat Healthy!  https://wildideabuffalo.com/



SMOKED BBQ BUFFALO BRISKET 1 LB.

If you don’t have hours to prepare your next barbecue, then let us do the cooking for you! We start with a Paprika rub, then slow smoke for 12 hours until tender, and finish with a drizzle of organic BBQ sauce. Hand cut and ready to heat and eat in just minutes!

Simply reheat with juices in a covered pan over medium heat for 5 minutes and serve!  You are going to love this product!

1 lb. package

Ingredients: 100% Grass Fed Buffalo, Organic: Apple Cider, Lime Juice, Onion Powder, Cumin, Sea Salt, Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Paprika, Smoked Paprika, Garlic Powder, Oregano, Cayenne Pepper and Organic BBQ sauce.

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Delicious Diabetes-Friendly Dessert Recipes

From the Diabetic Living Online website its Delicious Diabetes-Friendly Dessert Recipes. You have Diabetes, with these Diabetic Friendly recipes you can still have Dessert! Delicious recipes like; Double-Berry Pie Squares, Stovetop Peach-Blackberry Crisp with Oatmeal-Coconut Topping, and a Banana Brownie Skillet. Find these and more at the Diabetic Living Online website. Enjoy and eat Healthy!    http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/

Delicious Diabetes-Friendly Dessert Recipes

Having diabetes doesn't mean you have to give up desserts. Try these diabetic sweet treats -- full of flavor and absolutely delicious -- that have been updated just for you.....



Double-Berry Pie Squares

A graham cracker crust is piled high with a strawberry-raspberry filling for a refreshing treat that requires no baking......


Stovetop Peach-Blackberry Crisp with Oatmeal-Coconut Topping

The crisp oatmeal topping provides a crunchy contrast to the luscious, warm fruit, plus you get a scoop of ice cream for a carb-worthy dessert the whole family will love......


Banana Brownie Skillet

This diabetes-friendly dessert combines all the flavors of a banana split in a brownie!....




* Click the link below to get all the Delicious Diabetes-Friendly Dessert Recipes
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Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Nutty oils........


Oils that are made from nuts, such as walnut or hazelnut, have rich, intense flavors, making them ideal for use in salads or flavoring savory dishes. Once opened store them in the refrigerator , since they deteriorate quickly.

Chicken ‘n’ Noodles w/ Sliced Carrots and Whole Grain Bread

Dinner Tonight: Chicken ‘n’ Noodles w/ Sliced Carrots and Whole Grain Bread






Woke up hungry this morning. So for Breakfast I prepared 2 Jennie – O Turkey Breakfast Sausage

Patties, 1 Egg (Sunnyside Up), 2 toasted slices of Healthy Life Whole Grain Bread (Lightly Buttered), and a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. Right after Breakfast I had to be at the Doctor's office. I had my 2 year check up of my right hip replacement. I go every 2 years and they take x-rays to make sure everything is good, and it was! The x-rays came back looking good. After that I stopped and picked up Breakfast for Mom and Dad. Back home I repaired an outdoor chair for Mom, replaced a couple of screws and cleaned it up. Then got the cart out and did some yard work, having trouble with weeds in the back yard. Everything done took the cart out for a ride and picked the mail up. For dinner tonight its Chicken ‘n’ Noodles w/ Sliced Carrots and Whole Grain Bread.

To start; I cut up 2 Perdue Perfect Portions Chicken Breasts into bite size pieces, seasoning them with Sea Salt, Ground Black Pepper, and Litehouse Poultry Seasoning . I then fried them in Extra Light Olive Oil in a large skillet until done.










As the Chicken finished I then added the can of Fixins’ to the skillet. The Fixins’ is a can of Margaret

Holmes Simple Suppers Chicken n Noodles Fixins’. Margaret Holmes no longer makes it, lack of sales they say. I’ve been purchasing cans of it on various web sites but I can no longer can find it online and I'm down to my final 4 cans. But anyway, it comes in a 5 serving can and contains the Noodles and Seasoning, Cooked until it the Sauce was bubbling and heated throughout. The broth that’s with Noodles is incredible! Rich and thick and seasoned just right. The Sauce coats the Chicken and gives it incredible flavor.

I also had heated up a small can of Del Monte Sliced Carrots. Also had a couple of slices of Aunt Millie's Whole Grain Bread topped with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter. Then for dessert later tonight a Weight Watcher's Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Bar.










Margaret Holmes Simple Suppers Chicken n’ Noodles

Chicken n’ Noodles will become a comfort-food favorite in any household. Add boneless, skinless chicken breast to a can of Simple Suppers Chicken n’ Noodles, which is filled with plump noodle dumplings and special seasonings.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size Serving size 2/3 cup as packaged (174g)

Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 45
Calories 230

% Daily Values*
Total Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 860mg 36%
Potassium 0mg
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 0g
Protein 8g

Diabetic Dish of the Week - Ginger Grilled Tenderloin

This week's Diabetic Dish of the Week is a Ginger Grilled Tenderloin. The always delicious Pork tenderloin with a Oriental-Inspired Marinade. Only 140 calories per serving! It's from the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. Check out the site for a great selection of Diabetic Friendly recipes. Enjoy and Eat Healthy!  http://diabeticgourmet.com/

Ginger Grilled Tenderloin

Fresh ginger always wakes up tired palates. This Oriental-inspired marinade gives pork tenderloin a new attitude on the grill, and makes this dish perfect for an after-work dinner party or for family supper.

Ingredients

2 pork tenderloin, (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
2 cups chicken broth
4 tablespoons ginger, grated
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced

Directions

1 - Combine all ingredients in a self-sealing plastic bag; seal bag and refrigerate 2-24 hours.
2 - Remove tenderloins from marinade; discarding marinade. Grill tenderloins over medium-hot coals, turning occasionally, for 15-20 minutes, until thermometer inserted reads 160 degrees F. Slice to serve.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

Calories: 141
Protein: 25g
Sodium: 220 mg
Cholesterol: 75 mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Dietary Fiber: 0g
Carbohydrates: 0 g

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Grilled Beef Recipes

From the Diabetic Living Online website its Grilled Beef Recipes. Delicious and Diabetic Friendly recipes like; Southwest Flank Steak with Tomatillo Salsa, Jerk-Seasoned Beef Skewers, and Coffee-Rubbed Beef with Red-Eye Beans. Find these and more at one of my favorite recipe sites, Diabetic Living Online. Enjoy and eat Healthy!   http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/


Grilled Beef Recipes

From grilled tenderloin to juicy burgers, these grilled beef recipes are bursting with flavor. We used lean cuts of beef and loaded up on veggies to keep these diabetes-friendly recipes low in fat, carbs, and calories. Pick your favorite, then toss it on the grill and enjoy!



Southwest Flank Steak with Tomatillo Salsa

Bring the heat to your next barbecue with this grilled beef recipe that has just 3 grams of carb per serving! Not only does the steak get a spicy marinade before grilling, but it's also topped with tomatillo salsa to serve......


Jerk-Seasoned Beef Skewers

Orange slices are a unique addition to steak-and-veggie kabobs. Pull the low-carb dish together with a citrusy marinade.......


Coffee-Rubbed Beef with Red-Eye Beans

Coffee’s not just for drinking! We added espresso powder to this grill rub for an extra kick of flavor. Serve with homemade baked beans for a comforting low-carb dinner..........




* Click the link belowto get all the Grilled Beef Recipes
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Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Spices.......


To get the most intense flavor from spices, toast them whole in a heavy, dry frying pan. Shake the pan over fairly high heat for a minute or two, and use immediately.

Shrimp w/ Mac and Cheese

Dinner Tonight: Shrimp w/ Mac and Cheese






For Breakfast I Scrambled an Egg, reheated 3 leftover Potato Pancakes, Fried 2 Jennie - O Turkey

Breakfast Sausage Links, toasted 2 slices of Aunt Millie's Whole Grain Bread, and a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. Our streak of beautiful days continues today, sunny and 74 degrees! Did a few things around the house and then after Lunch got the cart out and did some yard work. Had everything done so I too k the cart for a ride around the neighborhood and enjoyed this beautiful day! For Dinner tonight Shrimp w/ Mac and Cheese.
 

I had some large Shrimp in a bag in the freezer. Sat the bag in the fridge overnight to thaw. To prepare them I first washed them off in cold water and patted dry with paper towels. I then seasoned them with a sprinkle of Sea Salt and Old Bay Seasoning.











Next I grabbed a large skillet and sprayed it with Pam Cooking Spray and added a tablespoon of
Extra Light Olive Oil. Heated the pan on medium heat. When the skillet was heated I added the Shrimp, fried the Shrimp in 2 batches so not to overcrowd the skillet. Fried the Shrimp 3 minutes a side. Ended up with a nice plate full of Shrimp! Love the flavor of the Old Bay Seasoning on Shrimp.

As I was frying the Shrimp I started my Cracker Barrel Macaroni and Cheese Dinner. I picked a box of the Cracker Barrel Sharp Cheddar the other day at Kroger.












Start by boiling 8 cups of water in medium saucepan. Stir in Macaroni.Cook 12 min. or until tender,

stirring occasionally. Drain. Do not rinse. Return to pan. Squeeze the Cheese Sauce over hot Macaroni. Stir until blended and serve. Came out nice and cheesy with excellent flavor. I really like the Cracker Barrel Mac and Cheese varieties that they have. I also baked a loaf of Pillsbury French Bread and had a slice of that also. For Dessert later a Weight Watcher’s Peanut Butter Carmel Ice Cream Candy Bar.











Cracker Barrel Macaroni and Cheese Dinner – Sharp Cheddar

The difference is in the cheese. We’ve been doing thing differently for over 60 years. Our unique aging process gives our cheese a delicious, bold sharpness. Today, we offer that same distinctive flavor in our rich macaroni and cheese. Smooth, creamy and full of flavor—one bite will keep you coming back for more.

Ingredients:
Ingredients: Enriched Macaroni Product (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate [Iron], Thiamin Mononitrate [Vitamin B1], Riboflavin [Vitamin B2], Folic Acid); Cheese Sauce (Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Whey, Sodium Phosphate, Canola Oil, Contains Less than 2% of Salt, Whey Protein Concentrate, Milk Protein Concentrate, Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid as a Preservative, Sodium Alginate, Annatto Extract [Color]).

Directions:
Instructions: Easy Preparation Cooking Directions: Boil 2 qt. (8 cups) water in medium saucepan. Stir in Macaroni.Cook 11 to 12 min. or until tender, stirring occasionally. Drain. Do not rinse. Return to pan. Squeeze Cheese Sauce over hot macaroni. Stir until blended.Makes about 4 servings.Note: Do not overcook pasta.

One of America's Favorites - Cioppino

Cioppino

Cioppino is a fish stew originating in San Francisco, California. It is considered an Italian-American dish, and is related to various regional fish soups and stews of Italian cuisine.









Cioppino is traditionally made from the catch of the day, which in San Francisco is typically a

Cioppino with bread

combination of Dungeness crab, clams, shrimp, scallops, squid, mussels, and fish all sourced from salt-water ocean; in this case the Pacific. The seafood is then combined with fresh tomatoes in a wine sauce.

The dish can be served with toasted bread, either local sourdough or French bread. In the dish, the bread is as a starch, similar to a pasta. It is freely dipped into the ample quantity of sauce. The bread then absorbs, holds, and modulates the flavorful yet slender (watery) sauce; that is to be freely "sopped up" by the heavy, full bodied breads. The bread's consumption, after dipping into the sauce, prolongs the flavors on the palate when eating the dish.








Cioppino was developed in the late 1800s primarily by Italian immigrants who settled in the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco, many from the port city of Genoa. When a fisherman came back empty handed, they would walk around with a pot to the other fishermen asking them to chip in whatever they could. What ever ended up in the pot became their Cioppino. The fishermen that chipped in expected the same treatment if they came back empty handed in the future. It later became a staple as Italian restaurants proliferated in San Francisco.

The name comes from ciuppin which is the name of a classic soup from the Italian region Liguria, similar in flavor to cioppino but with less tomato and using Mediterranean seafood cooked to the point that it falls apart.

The dish also shares its origin with other regional Italian variations of seafood stew similar to ciuppin, including cacciucco from Tuscany, brodetto di pesce from Abruzzo, and others. Similar dishes can be found in coastal regions throughout the Mediterranean, from Portugal to Greece. Examples of these include suquet de peix from Catalan-speaking regions and bouillabaisse from Provence.

Cioppino classique

Generally the seafood is cooked in broth and served in the shell, including the crab, which is often served halved or quartered. It therefore requires special utensils, typically a crab fork and cracker. Depending on the restaurant, it may be accompanied by a bib to prevent food stains on clothing, a damp napkin, and a second bowl for the shells. A variation, commonly called "lazy man's cioppino," is served with shells pre-cracked or removed.

"Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week - Avocado and Mango Salad with Acai-Berry Vinaigrette

This week's "Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week is Avocado and Mango Salad with Acai-Berry Vinaigrette. The recipe is from the Diabetic Gourmet website and magazine. The Diabetic Gourmet website has a great selection of Diabetic Friendly recipes along with tips and news on how to manage your Diabetes. Enjoy and Eat Healthy!  http://diabeticgourmet.com/

Avocado and Mango Salad with Acai-Berry Vinaigrette

This fresh and nutritious salad of chopped greens, sliced avocado and mango is drizzled with a vibrant vinaigrette dressing.

Ingredients

1/2 cup V8 V-Fusion Acai Mixed Berry juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
1 medium mango, peeled, seeded and sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
Fresh raspberries for garnish (optional)

Directions

Beat the V8, oil, vinegar, water, mustard, garlic and black pepper in a medium bowl with a whisk or fork.
Divide the lettuce among 4 salad bowls. Top with the mango and avocado slices. Spoon 2 tablespoons vinaigrette over each salad.
Garnish with fresh raspberries, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
Calories: 122
Protein: 1g
Sodium: 49 mg
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 8g
Carbohydrates: 12g

http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1261.shtml

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Spices and Herbs.........


Ground spices lose their flavor and aroma quickly, so buy only a small amount at a time, and make sure you use it up within 6 months.

Panko Crusted Cod Fish Sandwich w/ Baked Potato Puffs

Dinner Tonight: Panko Crusted Cod Fish Sandwich w/ Baked Potato Puffs






For Breakfast on this beautiful Sunday Morning I reheated 3 of the Potato Pancakes leftover from last

night's Dinner, love these things! I also toasted 2 slices of Healthy Life Whole Grain Bread and had a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. Another gorgeous day out there again. Sunny and 75 degrees, and no humidity. It's unusual for this area to have weather like this at the end of June. Usually the high humidity has set in for the Summer and high temps. After Breakfast I headed to Meijer for a few items and picked up Breakfast for Mom and Dad at McDonald's for them. Did a load of laundry and some light house cleaning, not a lot going on after that. For Dinner tonight I prepared a Panko Crusted Cod Fish Sandwich w/ Baked Potato Puffs.


Purchased the Cod Loin Fillets at Kroger and had them in the freezer. So I laid a fillet in the fridge

overnight to thaw. To prepare the Cod I rinsed the fillet off with cold water and patted dry. Then seasoned them with McCormick Grinder Sea Salt and Peppercorn Medley. Combined  flour and both Garlic Powder and Onion powder. Then pressed both sides of fillet into flour for a light dusting , shaking off any excess flour. Dipped the floured fillets into the Paprika seasoned Egg Beater’s, allowing excess to drip off. Placed the fillets, one at a time, in Panko Bread Crumbs, and lightly toss fillets until both sides are covered. Meanwhile, heated the Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a skillet and placed the fillets in and cooked 3 minutes each side. Served on a Aunt Millie’s Reduced Calorie Whole Grain Bun. I love making Fish Sandwiches with Cod and the Panko Bread Crumbs. Cod cooks up great no matter how you prepare it. Plus it’s a very meaty Fish.

Then for a side dish I prepared I had some Alexia Potato Puffs, that I had leftover in the freezer. To prepare them; Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Arrange the frozen potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with foil. Baked for 25, stirring halfway through the cooking time. Excellent Potato Product, browned up perfect with excellent seasoning. For dessert later a 100 Calorie Breyer’s Vanilla Ice Cream Cup that I topped with some Smucker's Sugar Free Hot Fudge Topping.








Panko Crusted Cod Fish Sandwich

Ingredients:

(4) 4oz. Orange Roughy or Cod Fillets

1c. Panko Bread Crumbs
Sea Salt and Ground Black Pepper, to taste
1 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 c. Egg Beater’s
1/2 c. Flour
1 Tbs. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Directions:

* Rinse fillets and pat dry the fillets and season with Sea Salt and Pepper.
* Combine flour and both Garlic Powder and Onion powder then press both sides of fillet into flour for a light dusting , shaking off any excess flour.
* Dip floured fillets into Paprika Seasoned Egg Beater’s, allowing excess to drip off.
* Place fillets, one at a time, in Panko Bread Crumbs and lightly toss fillets until both sides are covered.
* Meanwhile, heat canola oil in skillet and place the fillets in oil and saute 4 minutes each side, or until fillets are heated through and Panko Crust has browned.
Number of Servings: 4






Alexia Crispy Seasoned Potato Puffs with Roasted Garlic and Cracked Black Pepper

The crispy crunch consumers love in a potato puff, with the unexpected twist of Alexia’s premium

seasonings: each crispy puff is perfectly seasoned with Roasted Garlic, Cracked Black Pepper, Sour Cream and Chives. —“All of the goodness of a loaded baked potato in a crispy bite-size puff.”

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 84 g (about 14 pieces)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 580mg 24%
Potassium 240mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 1g

https://www.alexiafoods.com/products/potatoes/crispy-seasoned-potato-puffs

Soup Special of the Day!........Turkey and Shrimp Dumpling Soup

This week's Soup Special of the Day is Turkey and Shrimp Dumpling Soup. Made with JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey along with shrimp, cilantro and garlic dumplings all in a savory hoisin and lemongrass broth. Plus its only 190 calories and 10 net carbs! You can find this recipe along with all the other healthy and delicious recipes at the Jennie - O website. Enjoy and Make the Switch!  https://www.jennieo.com/

Turkey and Shrimp Dumpling Soup

Warm up with this irresistible, low fat  soup. Featuring ground turkey, shrimp, cilantro and garlic dumplings simmered in a savory hoisin and lemongrass broth.

INGREDIENTS

DUMPLINGS
½ (16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey

10 ounces medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup egg substitute or 1 egg
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
BROTH
2 quarts low-sodium chicken broth
2 lemongrass stalks, white and tender green part only
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
⅓ cup finely chopped green onion

DIRECTIONS

1) To make dumplings, put turkey, shrimp, cilantro, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, garlic, egg and pepper in food processor bowl and process until finely chopped; set aside.
2) To make broth, combine broth, lemongrass and 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce in saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Remove lemongrass.
3) Drop turkey mixture into broth mixture. Cook 8 to 10 minutes or until dumplings are thoroughly cooked. Always cook turkey to well done, 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer. Stir in green onions.
* Always cook to an internal temperature of 165°F

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION

PER SERVING
Calories 190
Protein 25g
Carbohydrates 11g
Fiber 1g
Sugars 4g
Fat 6g
Cholesterol 100mg
Sodium 390mg
Saturated Fat 1.5g

https://www.jennieo.com/recipes/593-turkey-and-shrimp-dumpling-soup