Thursday, February 28, 2019

Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork w/ Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Baked Sesame Loaf Bread

Dinner Tonight: Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork w/ Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Baked Sesame Loaf Bread




For Breakfast I had a couple of Nutri Grain Eggos and cooked up a couple of Johnsonville Turkey Breakfast Sausage Links. I also had my morning cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. Did my morning workout and grabbed a shower then back to bed! Another one of those nights and mornings of dealing with Phantom Pains. These really wipe me out for the day if they are bad, and these were quite painful. So nothing going on today. For Dinner tonight its Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork w/ Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Baked Sesame Loaf Bread.




We had a lot of Pulled Pork Boston Butt leftover from Dinner last night. It was so delicious we we
were not going to let it go to waste! So I heated up the leftovers in a large sauce pan. Heated it on medium low and just let it simmer to heat up.











As the Pulled Pork was heating I prepared the Mashed Potatoes. I prepared some Bob Evan’s Mashed Potatoes. Just microwave for 6 minutes and serve, just as good as homemade, if not better.











For a second side I opened up another jar of the Canned Green Beans. Just heated them up in a large sauce pan and done! I love our Canned Beans, fresh Green Beans in Winter! To put the Dish together I made a bed with Mashed Potatoes. Topped them with Pulled Pork and topped the Pork with some of the JB's Fat Boy HaugWaush BBQ Sauce. Served it with the Green Beans and Sesame Bread. I also baked a Kroger Bakery Rustic Sesame Loaf Bread. For Dessert/Snack I had a bowl of Skinny Pop – Pop Corn and a Diet Peach Snapple to drink.






Crock Pot BBQ Pork Shoulder or Boston Butt

INGREDIENTS
Pork Shoulder or Boston Butt, about 4 to 7 pounds, bone-in or boneless
1/4 cup of Water
JB’s Fat Boy Premium All-Purpose Rub
JB’s Fat Boy HaugWaush BBQ Sauce

PREPARATION

1 – The night before apply the Rub all over Pork Shoulder and seal in a plastic bag. Refrigerate until ready to use the next day.

2 – Place the meat in the slow cooker with water.

3 – Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 hour. Turn to LOW and cook 7 to 9 hours longer, until very tender. Remove roast and discard fat and juices. Chop or shred the pork; return to slow cooker. Mix a little barbecue sauce into the meat for flavor. Cover and cook on LOW for about 1 hour longer, until hot.

4 – Serve on sandwich buns with coleslaw (Optional) and extra barbecue sauce on the side.

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WILD CALABRIAN BRUSCHETTA SPICES

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Ingredients
Garlic, oregano, basil, hot pepper, parsley, salt Packaged in the same facility as peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, and milk products.

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Healthy Italian Recipes

From the EatingWell website and Magazine its Healthy Italian Recipes. Delicious and Healthy Italian Recipes with recipes including; Turkey Sausage and Zucchini Lasagna, Veal, Beef and Pork Sugo, and Steak with Tuscan Tomato Sauce. Find these Delicious Italian Recipes and more all at the EatingWell website. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  http://www.eatingwell.com/

Healthy Italian Recipes
Find healthy, delicious Italian recipes including Italian pasta, sauces, lasagna, meatballs, sausage and chicken. Healthier recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.


Turkey Sausage and Zucchini Lasagna
In this veggie-heavy lasagna recipe, zucchini slices fill in for some of the noodle layers, trimming carbs without sacrificing flavor........

Veal, Beef and Pork Sugo
This Italian tomato sauce recipe simmers for a long time, allowing some of the liquid to evaporate, concentrating the flavor. This easy recipe is perfect for meal prep—it makes a large batch, so serve some over pasta for dinner and freeze the rest for a quick meal in the future.............


Steak with Tuscan Tomato Sauce
After searing the steak on the stovetop, you can sit back, relax and let your slow cooker do the rest of the work. Make it a meal and serve this Italian-inspired steak recipe over hot chard or rice, if you'd like...............



* Click the link below to get all the Healthy Italian Recipes
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/19746/cuisines-regions/european/italian/

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

When adding Dried Herbs or Fresh Herbs..........


Add dried herbs at the beginning of your cooking, and fresh herbs at the end.

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich w/ Baked Fries

Dinner Tonight: Slow Cooker Barbecued Boston Butt




For Breakfast this morning I prepared a Jimmy Dean Simple Scramble Cup – Crumbled Turkey
Sausage, Egg Whites, and Cheddar Cheese. I really love these. So easy to prepare and very good! Plus they are only 150 calories and 3 carbs per serving, which is excellent. Mostly cloudy and 54 degrees out this afternoon. After Breakfast I went up to the local Kroger I needed a few items and Mom did also. Then stopped by McDonald's and picked up Breakfast for her. Later on I went to Walmart, I needed some potting soil to repot some indoor plants. For Dinner tonight its a Pork Boston Butt! Tonight its Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich w/ Baked Fries.


The other day when we went to Jungle Jim's they had Pork Boston Butt Roasts on sale so I grabbed
one. I used a real easily prepared recipe for it. Using one of my favorite cooking vessels, the Crock Pot. To make this I’ll need the following; Pork Boston Butt Roast, 1/4 cup of Water, JB’s Fat Boy Premium All-Purpose Rub, and JB’s Fat Boy HaugWaush BBQ Sauce.








Last night before I went to bed I applied the Rub all over Pork Shoulder and sealed it in a plastic bag. Let it Refrigerate until ready to use the next day. Pulled the Pork Shoulder from the fridge, shaking off any excess Rub.  Then to prepare it I lined my Crock Pot with a Reynolds Crock Pot Plastic Bag Liner and sprayed that with Pam Cooking Spray w/ Olive Oil. Love these Crock Pot Liners, makes for an easy cleanup! Turned the Crock Pot on High. Placed the Meat in the slow cooker with Water. Covered and cooked on High for 1 hour. Turned it to Low and cooked 7 to 9 hours longer, until very tender.



Removed the Roast with the Bear Claws into a bowl. A word about these Bear Claws; I love these things to remove meat and roasts from whatever you're cooking it in on to a plate. Word of caution though, these things are very sharp so be careful with them. I used the bear Claws to Shred the Pork. I normally re add to the Crock Pot with BBQ Sauce but Mom just wanted to add the BBQ Sauce to her Sandwich so we did it that way. I needed the Crock Pot anyway to cook the other 1/2 of the Boston Butt. It was too big to cook it all at once so I cooked the 1/2 and took it out later tonight. We are using JB's Fat Boy HaugWaush BBQ Sauce for our BBQ Sauce. Served on a Kroger Lite Wheat Bun. With extra BBQ Sauce on the side. Nothing but a winning Pork Butt Dish! So tender and seasoned just right with Rub and BBQ Sauce. A lot of leftovers for some delicious Sandwiches and Meals the rest of the week!



I also baked some Ore Ida Golden Fries, served with a side of Hunt’s Ketchup. For Dessert/Snack
later a bowl of Skinny Pop – Pop Corn with a Diet Peach Snapple to drink.










Crock Pot BBQ Pork Shoulder or Boston Butt

INGREDIENTS
Pork Shoulder or Boston Butt, about 4 to 7 pounds, bone-in or boneless
1/4 cup of Water
JB’s Fat Boy Premium All-Purpose Rub
JB’s Fat Boy HaugWaush BBQ Sauce

PREPARATION

1 – The night before apply the Rub all over Pork Shoulder and seal in a plastic bag. Refrigerate until ready to use the next day.

2 – Place the meat in the slow cooker with water.

3 – Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 hour. Turn to LOW and cook 7 to 9 hours longer, until very tender. Remove roast and discard fat and juices. Chop or shred the pork; return to slow cooker. Mix a little barbecue sauce into the meat for flavor. Cover and cook on LOW for about 1 hour longer, until hot.

4 – Serve on sandwich buns with coleslaw (Optional) and extra barbecue sauce on the side.

Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe of the Week - GREEN CHILI CHEESE KETO BURGER WITH CILANTRO LIME BUTTER and PUREED CAULIFLOWER

This week's Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe of the Week is - GREEN CHILI CHEESE KETO BURGER WITH CILANTRO LIME BUTTER and PUREED CAULIFLOWER. This one is made using the Wild Idea Keto Burger. You'll be using the Wild Idea Keto Burger along with the ingredients of Olive Oil, Salt, Pepper, Green Chili or Poblano Pepper, Cheddar Cheese, Avocados, and Cilantro Lime Butter. No Buns needed for this recipe! You can this recipe and purchase the Wild Idea Keto Burger along with all the Wild Idea Products at the Wild Idea Buffalo website. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  https://wildideabuffalo.com/

GREEN CHILI CHEESE KETO BURGER WITH CILANTRO LIME BUTTER and PUREED CAULIFLOWER
Lose your buns with Jill's fork and knife keto burger recipe!
Burger Ingredients: (per serving)

1 - 4oz. or 8oz. Wild Idea Keto Burger
1 - teaspoon olive oil
salt and pepper
1 - green chili or poblano pepper, roasted peeled and seeded
1 - oz. jack or cheddar cheese, sliced
avocado slices
Cilantro Lime butter

Preparation:

1 - Rub the pre-portioned burger with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
2 - In a large, heavy skillet over medium high heat add the prepped burger to the pan, nestling it up against the edge of the pan.
3 - Turn the burger every minute, keeping the uncooked edge nestled to the side. Cook 4 oz. burgers for about two minutes each side and the 8 oz. burgers about 3 minutes each side for medium rare.
4 - During the last minute of the burger cooking, add the roasted pepper to the pan and heat for about 15 seconds on each side. Place the heated roasted chilies on top of the burger and top with the cheese.
5 - Transfer the burger to a plate and tent with foil. Let rest for three minutes before eating.
6 - To serve, place a scoop of the pureed cauliflower in the center of a plate. Top with the Green Chili Cheese Keto Burger and garnish with avocado slices, chopped tomato and drizzle with cilantro lime butter! So good!


Pureed Cauliflower with Cilantro Lime Butter

Ingredients:

1 - head cauliflower, flowerets removed
1 - teaspoon salt
Cilantro Lime Butter
pepper

Preparation:

1 - In a pot bring a quart of water to a boil.
2 - Add the salt and the cauliflower, cover and cook until tender. About 8 minutes.
3 - Drain the water from the cauliflower and return the pan with the cauliflower back to the stove over low heat for about 7 minutes. Stir occasionally to keep the cauliflower from browning. This process helps pull some of the extra moisture away.
4 - Remove from the heat and mash the cauliflower with a potato masher. Transfer the cauliflower then to a food processor.
5 - Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of the cilantro lime butter and puree.
6 - Season with black pepper to taste.  Reheat if needed.

Cilantro Lime Butter

Ingredients:

1 - stick butter
1 - lime, juiced
1 - head cilantro leaves, washed and dried
*Optional - a pinch of cayenne pepper

Preparation: Melt the butter and transfer the melted butter to smoothie blender. Add the lime juice and cilantro. Blend on high until incorporated. Season with a pinch of cayenne. Leave at room temperature, stirring occasionally to keep ingredients incorporated. Or serve hot.
https://wildideabuffalo.com/blogs/recipes/green-chili-cheese-keto-burger-with-cilantro-lime-butter-pureed-cauliflower



Wild Idea KETO BURGER 1 LB.
NEW KETO-LICIOUS BURGERS!

Lose your buns with our all-new fork & knife Keto-Burger’s! We are super excited to introduce a great way to deliciously jump-start your health and wellness regimen.

Our Keto-licious burgers are a 20% fat to 80% lean ratio, giving our 100% grass-fed/grass-finished meat a more subtle and buttery flavor. Our all-new Keto-Burgers are pre-portioned for your convenience and are available in quarter-pound or half-pound sizes.

Try these burgers with our Buffalo Bacon or one of Jill's recipes below! Eat clean and get lean in 2019!
https://wildideabuffalo.com/collections/premium-ground-bison-burgers/products/keto-burger

30-Minute Whole Wheat Pasta Recipes that Actually Taste Good

From the EatingWell website and Magazine its 30-Minute Whole Wheat Pasta Recipes that Actually Taste Good. Healthy and Delicious Recipes like; Classic Mac and Cheese, One-Pot Pasta with Tuna, and One-Pot Greek Pasta. Pasta, Pasta, everywhere! You can find these recipes and more all at the EatingWell website. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  http://www.eatingwell.com/

30-Minute Whole Wheat Pasta Recipes that Actually Taste Good

A big bowl of pasta that's actually healthy. Yes! You can have it all with these whole-wheat pasta recipes. Whole grains are the good fiber-rich carbs that can help keep your heart healthy, lower your risk of diabetes and help you lose weight. Bonus, these recipes are all ready in 30 minutes or less. Dive into classic mac & cheese, pesto pasta salad or a shrimp Alfredo tonight!

Classic Mac and Cheese
No sneaky ingredients here, just delicious comfort food. You can enjoy this super-cheesy mac and cheese in the same time it takes to cook the boxed version. Whole-wheat noodles add fiber, while sharp Cheddar adds richness. A hefty twist of black pepper balances the cheese's salty tang......


One-Pot Pasta with Tuna
Use the one-pot pasta cooking method to make this tuna pasta recipe that calls for just 5 ingredients and is ready in just over half an hour. For extra crunch and a tuna noodle casserole feel, sprinkle this speedy pasta dish with toasted whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs.........


One-Pot Greek Pasta
A little bit of Sunday meal prep goes a long way in this one-dish Mediterranean pasta recipe. The pasta is cooked ahead of time and stored in the fridge to use for meals all week, but any leftover cooked pasta you have on hand will do. Chicken sausage with feta is especially good in this recipe...........



* Click the link below to get all the 30-Minute Whole Wheat Pasta Recipes that Actually Taste Good
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/23204/cooking-methods-styles/quick-easy/dinner/pasta/30-minute-taste/slideshow/30-minute-whole-wheat-pasta-recipes-that-actually-taste-good/

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

When cooking Pasta.......


Use a large pot and at least 4 quarts of water for every pound of pasta; pasta expands as it cooks and needs the proper amount of water to cook correctly.

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Roast Beef and Vermont Cheddar Sandwich w/ Chips and Dip

Dinner Tonight: Roast Beef and Vermont Cheddar Sandwich w/ Chips and Dip






I had a Jimmy Dean Simple Scrambler Cup – Turkey Sausage Crumbles, Egg Whites, and Cheddar Cheese for Breakfast. I also had my morning cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. 43 degrees and partly sunny outside today. After Breakfast did a load of laundry and cleaned the house this afternoon. For Dinner tonight I prepared a Roast Beef and Vermont Cheddar Sandwich w/ Chips and Dip.







So I wanted something light and a Sandwich seemed right for Dinner! I had picked up some Boar's Head Rare London Broil at Jungle Jim's yesterday. For my Sandwich I’ll be using the always delicious Boar’s Head Roast Beef, a slice of Boar’s Head Vermont Cheddar Cheese, Kraft Reduced Fat Mayo w/ Olive Oil, French’s Yellow Mustard, and served on Aunt Millie’s Light Whole Grain Bread. Now this is a Sandwich! I Can’t even describe how delicious the Boar’s Head Rare Roast Beef and Cheese is. It’s just so tender and flavorful. And of course Cheese, which makes anything better, with the Mayo and Mustard makes this the perfect Sandwich! To go with the Sandwich I’m having some Ruffle’s Reduced Fat Potato Chips with some Helluva French Onion Dip. For Dessert/Snack later a bowl of Skinny Pop – Pop Corn with a Diet Dr. Pepper to drink.




Boar’s Head London Broil Cap-Off Top Round Oven Roast Beef

Hand-trimmed and carefully seasoned with pepper, garlic, onion and a hint of lemon for tartness, this
cut is then slow-roasted to tender perfection. Boar’s Head London Broil Cap-Off Top Round Oven Roasted Beef packs classic meaty flavor in each rich and savory slice.
* Gluten Free
* Milk Free
* No MSG Added
* No Caramel Color

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 2 oz (56g)
Servings Per Container Varied
Amount Per Serving
Calories 70 Calories from Fat 25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 310mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 0g
Protein 12g 24%
https://boarshead.com/products/detail/12011-london-broil




Boar’s Head Vermont Cheddar Cheese

Crafted in the Green Mountain state with whole milk sourced from regional family dairy farms, this
classic cheese has a mild flavor and creamy texture. Vermont Cheddar skewered with seedless grapes and Boar’s Head Ovengold Turkey makes an elegant kabob-style appetizer.
https://boarshead.com/products/cheese/15012-pre-cut-vermont-cheddar-cheese-white

Diabetic Dish of the Week - Roasted Eggplant Rolls

This week's Diabetic Dish of the Week is - Roasted Eggplant Rolls. The perfect Appetizer, it's only 77 calories and 12 carbs per serving (2 rolls with 2 tablespoons pasta sauce) Along with 2 Egg Plants you'll need Cream Cheese, Sour Cream, Green Onion, Dried Tomatoes, Spinach Leaves, Herbs, and Pasta Sauce. The recipe is from one of my favorite sites, the Diabetes Self Management website. At the Diabetes site you'll find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes Management Tips, Diabetes News, and much more so check it out today! Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Roasted Eggplant Rolls
These eggplant rolls are pretty on a serving platter, full of herbs to make it the perfect Italian dish, and pair excellently with warmed pasta sauce.


Ingredients
2 medium eggplants (3/4 pound each)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 tablespoons (2 oz) fat-free cream cheese
2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
1 green onion, minced
4 sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), rinsed, drained and minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
16 fresh stemmed spinach leaves
1 cup meatless pasta sauce

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 450 F. Spray 2 nonstick baking sheets with non-stick cooking spray; set aside. Trim ends from eggplants. Cut eggplants lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Discard outside slices that are mostly skin (You will have about 16 slices total). Arrange slices in single layer on prepared baking sheets.

2. Combine lemon juice and olive oil in small bowl; brush lightly over both sides of eggplant slices. Bake 22 to 24 minutes or until slightly golden brown, turning once. Transfer eggplant slices to plate; cool.

3. Meanwhile, stir together cream cheese, sour cream, green onion, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, oregano, and pepper in small bowl until blended.

4. Spread about 1 teaspoon cream cheese mixture evenly over each eggplant slice. Arrange spinach leaf on top, leaving 1/2-inch border. Roll up, beginning at small end. Lay rolls, seam side down, on serving platter. If making ahead, cover and refrigerate up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature before serving. Serve with warmed pasta sauce.

Yield: 8 servings (16 rolls).

Serving size: 2 rolls with 2 tablespoons pasta sauce.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 77 calories, Carbohydrates: 12 g, Protein: 3 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 213 mg, Fiber: 1 g

https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/snacks-appetizers/roasted-eggplant-rolls/

Healthy Breakfast Toast Recipes

From the EatingWell website and Magazine its Healthy Breakfast Toast Recipes. Start your day off with these Delicious and Healthy Breakfast Toast Recipes with recipes like; Overnight Peach-Raspberry French Toast, Avocado-Egg Toast, and Maple-Apple Drenched French Toast. Find these recipes and more all at the EatingWell website. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  http://www.eatingwell.com/

Healthy Breakfast Toast Recipes
Find healthy, delicious toast recipes for breakfast, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.


Overnight Peach-Raspberry French Toast
Overnight French toast recipes are easy to prepare and a great choice when you have houseguests who'll want a hearty and special breakfast in the morning. This recipe is extra-special because the French toast is stuffed with a cream cheese and raspberry filling which becomes an ooey-gooey treat in each bite. Topped with a raspberry sauce, fresh peaches, and powdered sugar, this breakfast recipe will be a hit with everyone at your table.........


Avocado-Egg Toast
Try it once and we think you'll agree: Topping avocado toast with an egg is a near-perfect breakfast..........


Maple-Apple Drenched French Toast
Topped with tasty pecans and a delicious apple and maple syrup blend, this French toast is sure to become a go-to recipe for special breakfasts or brunches........



* Click the link below to get all the Healthy Breakfast Toast Recipes
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/18662/mealtimes/breakfast-brunch/toast/

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Add a little vitamin C..........

   
Citruses are a natural taste enhancer and a good way to add a zest of vitamin C in your diet. For example, you can garnish your veggie rices or quinoa pilafs with a lemon slice; and your Thai or Vietnamese soups and chili sin carne with lime.

Monday, February 25, 2019

Pan-Fried Dover Sole w/ Rice/Wild Rice and Green Beans

Dinner Tonight: Pan-Fried Dover Sole w/ Rice/Wild Rice and Green Beans




For Breakfast this morning I cooked up some Simply Potatoes Hash Browns. I topped it off with a 1/2 slice of Boar's Head Colby Longhorn Cheese as it was getting done. Then I also heated up a
couple of Johnsonville Turkey Breakfast Sausage Links and had a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. Mostly sunny and 37 degrees and not nearly as windy as yesterday. The wind was terrible yesterday, so strong it brought down part of my neighbors carport awning. After Breakfast we went to Jungle Jim's International Market. I needed some Rozoni Healthy Harvest Pasta and Jungle Jim's is the only store that carries it anymore, so sad! Needed a few other items also. What a store! After Lunch I got the leaf blower and push broom out of the shed and cleaned off the deck and driveway areas from all the leaves, limbs, and trash that was blown all over by the high winds. For Dinner tonight Pan-Fried Dover Sole w/ Rice/Wild Rice and Green Beans.


I’m having the sea to Table West Coast Dover Sole again! I had this same Dinner back in January and it was so good I'm having it again tonight! Sole is a flaky and mild flavored fish with a sweet flavor.
As the other Sea to Table Products it comes frozen with 4 fillets per package. I’m preparing all 4 of the fillets. To make tonight’s dish I’ll need; McCormick Grinders of Sea Salt and Peppercorn Medley, Lemon Juice, and Progresso Italian Style Bread Crumbs. I washed the Fillets off in cold water. Then seasoned them with the Sea Salt and Peppercorn Medley. Then rolled the Fillets in the Bread Crumbs and let sit for 5 minutes. Next I got a large skillet and sprayed it with Pam Non Stick Spray and heated it on medium heat. As the skillet was heating up I added 1 1/2 tablespoons of Extra Light Olive Oil. With the skillet heated I added the 2 fillets. As they started cooking I drizzled a bit of Lemon Juice across both fillets along with Dried Parsley. I cooked them for 3 minutes then flipped them over and continued cooking them for another 3 minutes, until both sides were a beautiful golden brown.


As last time, the Dover Sole came out delicious! Fried up perfect, nice crust. The Sole was as
described; flaky with and light sweet taste to it. Excellent Fish, look forward to having it again soon!











So as the Fish was cooking I prepared a box of Lundberg ORGANIC WHOLE GRAIN and WILD RICE – ORIGINAL.  I bought a couple of boxes of it on my last visit to Jungle Jim’s International Market and I had this box left. I first sliced up some Baby Portabella Mushrooms. I’ll also be adding some Kraft Reduced Fat Grated Parmesan Cheese to it.








To prepare it; In a medium saucepan I combined 1 ¾ cups of water, sliced mushrooms, rice, beans
and seasoning packet, and 1 Tbsp. extra light olive oil. Stirred well and brought to a boil. Cover and reduced the heat to low. Instructions said do not lift lid while cooking. Simmer for 32 minutes. Remove it from the heat. Let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork and sprinkle with the Grated Parmesan Cheese and serve. Very, very, good Rice Dish as all the Lundberg’s Products are.





I also heated up a small can of Del Monte Cut Green Beans. Love having these Fish Dinners! For
Dessert later a bowl of Skinny Pop - Pop Corn and a Coke Zero to drink.












Sea to Table
West Coast Dover Sole
Hand filleted, boneless, flash frozen

* Why We Love It: Similar to other flatfish such as fluke, Dover Sole has a sweet flavor with a flaky and delicate texture – perfect for a simple yet eye-catching plate. Unlike the European Dover Sole, West Coast Dover Sole is a member of the flounder family.

* Cooking Tip: For a classic French-inspired meal, pan sauté in a butter and caper sauce, sprinkle with parsley and serve with asparagus and roasted potatoes. Get the recipe.

* Where It’s From: Dover Sole, rated as a Best Choice by Seafood Watch, is from Astoria, Oregon, a small fishing town of about 10,000 people located at the mouth of the Columbia River just a few miles from the Pacific Ocean.

* Our Guarantee: We care about the fish you eat and work closely with our supply partners to provide you with the very best. If you are not 100% satisfied, we will replace or refund any item within 30 days.
https://www.sea2table.com/product/dover-sole/








Lundberg ORGANIC WHOLE GRAIN and WILD RICE – ORIGINAL
Enjoy this delectable blend of rice and spices. You’ll love the garlic, onion, olive oil, and spices
combined with the nuttiness of brown rice and the firm texture of wild rice. Together they make an aromatic dish your whole family will love.

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
Stove Top:

In a medium saucepan combine 1 ¾ cups of water, rice, beans & seasoning packet, and 1 Tbsp. olive oil (optional). Stir well and bring to a boil.
Cover and reduce heat to low. Do not lift lid while cooking. Simmer for 32 minutes.
Remove from heat. Let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork and serve.

Serving Suggestions

* Great with rotisserie chicken or diced cooked turkey.

* This rice makes a delicious addition to your favorite Thanksgiving stuffing.

* To make a tasty side dish for pork loin, add dried cranberries, caramelized onions and orange zest.

* For additional flavor, substitute water with fragrant tea such as jasmine or green tea.

INGREDIENTS
Organic Parboiled Brown Rice, Organic Wild Rice, Organic Dried Garlic, Sea Salt, Organic Brown Rice Flour, Organic Dried Onion, Organic Dried Cane Syrup, Organic Spices (Black Pepper, Parsley), Organic Rice Concentrate, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

NUTRITION FACTS
SIZE 6oz
Serving Size: 2oz. (56g – about 1/3 cup rice blend and 1 1/2 tsp. seasoning mix) (1 cup prepared)

Servings Per Container: about 3

AMOUNT PER SERVING
Calories 210Calories from Fat 15
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.5g2%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 470mg20%
Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
Dietary Fiber 3g12%
Sugars 1g
Protein 5g
https://www.lundberg.com/product/organic-whole-grain-wild-rice-original/

One of America's Favorites - Bagel and Cream Cheese

A bagel with cream cheese
A bagel and cream cheese (also known as bagel with cream cheese) is a common food pairing in American cuisine, the cuisine of New York City, and American Jewish cuisine, consisting in its basic form of an open-faced sandwich made of a bagel spread with cream cheese. The bagel is typically sliced into two pieces, and can be served as-is or toasted. The basic bagel with cream cheese serves as the base for other sandwiches such as the "lox and schmear", a staple of delicatessens in the New York area, and across the U.S.






A bagel with cream cheese is common in American cuisine and the cuisine of New York City. In the United States, the bagel and cream cheese is often eaten for breakfast, and with smoked salmon is sometimes served for brunch. In New York City circa 1900, a popular combination consisted of a bagel topped with lox, cream cheese, capers, tomato, and red onion.

The combination of a bagel with cream cheese has been promoted to American consumers in the past by American food manufacturers and publishers. In the early 1950s, Kraft Foods launched an "aggressive advertising campaign" that depicted Philadelphia-brand cream cheese with bagels. In 1977, Better Homes and Family Circle magazines published a bagel and cream cheese recipe booklet that was distributed in the magazines and also placed in supermarket dairy cases.

In American Jewish cuisine, a bagel and cream cheese is sometimes called a "whole schmear" or "whole schmeer", indicating a bagel with cream cheese. A "slab" is a bagel served with a slab of cream cheese atop it. A "lox and a schmear" refers to a bagel with cream cheese and lox or smoked salmon. Tomato, red onion, capers and chopped hard-boiled egg are additional ingredients that are sometimes used on the lox and schmear. All of these terms are used at some delicatessens in New York City, particularly at Jewish delicatessens and older, more traditional delicatessens.

The lox and schmear likely originated in New York City around the time of the turn of the 20th
A "lox and a schmear" refers to a sliced bagel with cream cheese... 
century, when street vendors in the city sold salt-cured belly lox from pushcarts. A high amount of salt in the fish necessitated the addition of bread and cheese to reduce the lox's saltiness. It was reported by U.S. newspapers in the early 1940s that bagels and lox were sold by delicatessens in New York City as a "Sunday morning treat", and in the early 1950s, bagels and cream cheese combination were very popular in the United States, having permeated American culture.

Both bagels and cream cheese are mass-produced foods in the United States. Additionally, in January 2003, Kraft Foods began purveying a mass-produced convenience food product named Philadelphia To Go Bagel & Cream Cheese, which consisted of a combined package of two bagels and cream cheese.




"Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week - Spiced-Chickpeas Nachos

This week's Meatless Monday" Recipe of the Week is - Spiced-Chickpeas Nachos. Nachos using one of my favorites, Chickpeas! The Chickpeas are seasoned with Shallot, Ground Cumin, Ground Chili Powder, and Salt. You'll also need Corn Tortilla Chips, Cheddar Cheese, Pepper Jack Cheese, Tomatoes, Black Olives, Cilantro, and Green Onions. Who needs the Meat with this Dish! It's from the PBS Recipe website. The PBS site has a great selection of recipes for all tastes and cuisines. So check it out today. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  http://www.pbs.org/food/recipes/

Spiced-Chickpeas Nachos
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 shallot, minced
1 (15-ounce) can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground chili powder
Salt
Corn tortilla chips
1 1/2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded medium cheddar cheese
1 roma tomato, diced
1/4 cup black olives
1 tablespoon minced cilantro
1 green onion, sliced

Directions
1 - In a medium skillet, add the olive oil. When warm, add the shallot and cook until softened, about 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the chickpeas and season with the spices and a few pinches of salt. Add more olive oil if needed, I added a tablespoon more. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes, stirring regularly.
2 - Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. On a foil-lined baking sheet, add one even layer of chips. Add half of the chickpeas and half of the cheese. Top with another layer of chips and again top it with the rest of the chickpeas and cheese. Transfer to the oven to bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is evenly melted. Sprinkle the nachos with minced tomato, black olives, minced cilantro and green onion.
http://www.pbs.org/food/recipes/spiced-chickpeas-nachos/

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Overnight beans........


Save some time when cooking beans! Place dried beans (soaked or not) in a slow cooker, cover with about 4 inches of water, and place the slow cooker on low before you turn in for the night. By the time you wake up, you’ll have a batch of cooked beans ready to be eaten in soups, salads, or even frozen for later use.

Sunday, February 24, 2019

Buffalo Burger Pattie Melt w/ Baked Crinkle Fries

Dinner Tonight: Buffalo Burger Pattie Melt w/ Baked Crinkle Fries





For Breakfast this morning I Poahced an Egg and served it on a toasted slice of Aunt Millie's Light
Whole Grain Bread. Also had that morning cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea.Very windy and 51 degrees out today, but at least its not raining. Not real active today, I woke up about 4:00 this morning with those Phantom Pains. They finally let up around 2:00 this afternoon but as usual they took everything out of me. So it was truly a day of rest. For Dinner tonight I had a Buffalo Burger Pattie Melt w/ Baked Crinkle Fries.







As always I’m using the Wild Idea Buffalo 1/3-Lb Burgers. Just love these Buffalo Burgers; meaty,
juicy and just flat out delicious! Preheated up a skillet that I sprayed with Pam Cooking Spray, seasoned my Burger with McCormick Grinder Sea Salt and Black Peppercorn. I then pan fried it about 3 1/2 minutes per side, and done. After I flipped the Burger I added a slice of Kraft Sharp Cheddar Cheese on top.







As my Burger was getting done, I had bought a loaf of Gold Miner California Sour Dough Bread at Meijer. I got 2 slices. I heated a skillet up and added some Blue Bonnet Light Butter and heated the pan on medium. Put my Burger on the Sour Dough Bread and toasted it in the skillet I just heated. I love that Sour Dough Bread. But I don’t have it too often because of the higher Calories and Carbs than the Aunt Millie's Bread I normally use. The Burger was delicious!








I also baked some Ore Ida Crinkle Fries, served these with a side of Hunt’s Ketchup for dipping. For Dessert/Snack later a bowl of Skinny Pop – Pop Corn and a Diet Sprite Zero to drink.












Wild Idea Buffalo 1/3-Lb Buffalo Burgers

Prepare for a whole new level of burger. Conveniently pre-made into one-third pound patties that are
ever so grillable. Dinner ready. Each pack is 1 pound with 3 – 1/3 Lb patties.

https://wildideabuffalo.com/collections/premium-ground-bison-burgers/products/3-1-3-lb-ready-made-buffalo-burgers-1-lb-pack

Sunday’s Chicken Dinner Recipe – Greek Lemon Chicken

This week’s Sunday’s Chicken Dinner Recipe is a  Greek Lemon Chicken. Made using Boneless and Skinless Chicken Breasts. With Seasonings of; Lemon Juice, Lemon Peel, Dried Oregano, Garlic, Salt, and Pepper. Rice or Orzo would go great with this Chicken! The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website which has a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes and Diabetes Management tips. Check it out today! Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Greek Lemon Chicken
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1/4 pound)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Nonstick cooking spray
1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
Baby spinach leaves (optional)

Directions
1 - Place chicken in large resealable food storage bag. Add lemon juice, olive oil, lemon peel, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Seal bag. Shake to coat chicken. Marinate in refrigerator at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.

2 - Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Add chicken to skillet; cook 3 minutes. Turn chicken. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 7 minutes or until no longer pink in center.

3 - Remove from heat. Serve with lemon wedges and spinach leaves, if desired.

Yield: 4 servings.
Serving size: 1 breast.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 132 calories, Carbohydrates: 3 g, Protein: 27 g, Fat: 2 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 66 mg, Sodium: 74 mg, Fiber: 1 g

https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/greek-lemon-chicken/

IRISH BEEF POT PIE

I came across a healthy St. Patty's Day recipe, IRISH BEEF POT PIE. Using Flat Iron Steaks, Mushrooms, Peas, Carrots, Savory Gravy all with a flaky Pastry Dough. It's from the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website which has a great selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes for all Occasions  and Holidays. So check it out toady! Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

IRISH BEEF POT PIE
Tender Flat Iron Steaks are quickly cooked in a hot skillet before adding mushrooms, carrots and peas – and it’s tossed in a savory gravy. The Irish beef pot pie is topped off with flaky pastry dough for a truly satisfying meal. Flat iron steak is also called butlers’ steak or oyster blade steak.


Recipe Yield: 6

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds beef Flat Iron Steaks
1 package (8 ounces) cremini mushrooms, sliced
1-1/2 cups frozen crinkle-cut carrots
1-1/2 cups frozen peas
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
1 teaspoon minced garlic, divided
Salt and Pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (14 to 14-1/4 ounces) ready-to-serve beef broth
1 refrigerated pie crust (1/2 of a 15-ounce package)

Directions

1 - Heat oven to 425F.
2 - Cut beef steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips.
3 - Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot.
4 - Add mushrooms; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add carrots, peas, 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon garlic; cook and stir an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until carrots and peas are defrosted. Remove from skillet; set aside.
5 - In same skillet, add 1/2 of beef; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; set aside. Repeat with remaining beef.
6 - Dissolve cornstarch into beef broth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir about 1 minute or until sauce is slightly thickened and any browned bits on bottom of skillet are dissolved. Return vegetables and beef to pan; stir to combine.
7 - Place beef mixture in 2-inch deep, 9-inch pie plate or similar sized round baking dish. Unfold pie crust on flat surface, pressing out fold lines with fingers.
8 - Place crust over beef mixture allowing edges to drape over pie plate. Sprinkle remaining 1 teaspoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon garlic evenly onto top of crust. Place pie plate on 15-1/2 x 10-1/2 x 1-inch jelly-roll pan.
9 - Bake in 425F oven 16 to 18 minutes or until crust is golden.
10 - Remove from oven to wire rack; let cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 402
Fat: 18 grams
Sodium: 490 milligrams
Cholesterol: 58 milligrams
Protein: 27 grams
Carbohydrates: 31 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/irish-beef-pot-pie

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Let it rest, twice.........


Cold steaks don’t cook evenly. Placing a chilled piece of meat in a pan or on the grill makes it difficult for the heat to reach the center. Let the steaks rest out on the counter at least 30 minutes before cooking. After cooking, it’s just as important to let the steaks rest again for 5–10 minutes, so the juices redistribute and the fibers relax. Cutting into a steak the moment it comes off the heat will result in a tough dry steak.

Saturday, February 23, 2019

Cumin Spiced Pork Loin Chops w/ Savory Herb Potatoes and Golden Hominy

Dinner Tonight: Cumin Spiced Pork Loin Chops w/ Savory Herb Potatoes and Golden Hominy




For Breakfast this morning I made a Breakfast Sandwich. I heated an al fresco Chicken Sausage Patty. Then toasted a Thomas 100 Calorie Multi Grain English Muffin and used a 1/2 of slice Boar's
Head Vermont Yellow Cheese. Excellent Breakfast Sandwich! I also had a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. The heavy rains have returned! Rain and Thunderstorms most of the day, a high of 57 degrees. All this rain is going to cause more flooding. I took Mom to get her hair done and after dropping her off I went over to see a friend of mine. He's been home bound with a broken leg. He's doing good, but has a bad case of the Cabin Fever! Back home not a lot going on, just did a few things around the house. For Dinner tonight its Cumin Spiced Pork Loin Chops w/ Savory Herb Potatoes and Golden Hominy.


I had bought a package of Center Cut Pork Loin Chops from Meijer a week or so ago and had broke the package down and had the individual Chops in plastic bags, in the freezer. I grabbed a couple of the bags and laid them in the fridge overnight to thaw. So to prepare my Chops I’ll need; The Cumin
Spiced Rub which consists of; 1 tbsp Roasted Cumin, 1 tsp Garlic Powder, 1 tsp Chili Powder, 1 teaspoon Sea Salt, 1/2 teaspoon Hungarian Paprika, 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper. I always have some of the Rub made up in a large Spice Jar I have To prepare it preheat oven to 400°. Combine all the ingredients; rub it all over the pork chop. Let stand 20 minutes. Start by heating the Extra Virgin Olive oil in a Cast Iron Skillet over medium-high heat. Add Chops to pan; cook 3 minutes, browning both sides. From the stove to the oven and bake at 400° for 15 minutes until the thermometer registered 150° (slightly pink), turning after 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Fantastic combo of Spices, which makes one incredible Crust on the Chop with the inside being tender and moist! Love this seasoning on Pork.


For one side dish I prepared the Little Potato Co. Savory Herb Potatoes. We love these! The Potatoes come in a microwavable tray. Just pop the tray in the microwave for five minutes and mix in the seasoning pack and you have a nutritious and tasty Potato Dish. These are definitely a good item to have in the pantry! So easy to prepare and no clean up.








For a second side dish I opened up a can of one of my favorite side dishes, Kroger Brand Golden Hominy. For those that never had or heard of Hominy; Hominy is a food made from kernels of corn which are soaked in an alkali solution of either lime or lye. The corrosive nature of the solution removes the hull and germ of the corn and causes the grain itself to puff up to about twice its normal size. My favorite is the Golden Hominy. If you’ve never tried it do, makes a delicious side dish! For Dessert/Snack later a bowl of Skinny Pop - Pop Corn along with a Diet Peach Snapple to drink.






Pork Facts….
One serving of pork is 3 ounces, or about the size of a deck of cards, according to the National Heart,
Lung and Blood Institute. An image of the portion size is important because a thick pork chop can be twice that size and without realizing it you can eat double the calories. You’ll get 137 calories and 4 grams of fat from a 3-ounce pork chop. Pork is similar to chicken, with 3 ounces of chicken breast containing 140 calories and 3 grams of fat. A pork chop has 65 milligrams of cholesterol, compared to 72 grams in chicken breast, but they both have just 1 gram of saturated fat.









the Little Potato Company – Savory Herb
HERBS AND SPICES, WITH A HINT OF BACON

Evoking all the cozy feelings of home-cooking, the Savory Herb flavor combines a fun mix of red and yellow Creamer potatoes with a comforting blend of savory herbs, earthy spices and just a hint of bacon flavor.

Simply pop the tray in the microwave for five minutes and mix in the seasoning pack and voila! – you have a nutritious taste of home. This is cozy dish on its own, or combine it with other ingredients to take your meal to a whole new level of down-home goodness.

You may also want to try our Garlic Parsley or Zesty Italian flavors.

*CALORIES PER SERVING 85
* GOOD SOURCE OF POTASSIUM
* SOURCE OF FIBER
* SOURCE OF VITAMIN C
* NATURALLY FAT-FREE

Microwave
In three easy steps, you have perfectly steamed and seasoned potatoes!

1. Simply remove the cardboard sleeve and seasoning pack. The plastic film stays on to aid in steaming the potatoes.
2. Place the convenience tray in the microwave. Cook on high for 5 minutes*.
3. Let the tray rest for 2 minutes then carefully remove plastic film and stir in seasoning pack. Caution – the contents will be very hot. If desired, add 1 tbsp. of butter or olive oil.

Serve and enjoy!
*Cooking times may vary.

Nutritional Information
Serving Size
Per Serving % Daily Value*
Calories 85
Fat 0%
Saturated / Trans Fats 0%
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 175 mg 7%
Potassium 510 mg 15%
Carbohydrate 20 g 7%
Fibre 2 g 8%
Sugars 2 g
Protein 2 g
http://www.littlepotatoes.com/en/products/savory-herb/