Pita Bread Chili Dogs!

Dinner Tonight: Pita Bread Chili Dogs

Spent the day on a project I've been meaning to do for a while now. I refinished a small book case I have. The top of it had watermarks on it that had ruined the finish. For dinner I prepared Pita Bread Chili Dogs.





I've using Pita Bread instead of Buns lately, lower in calories, fat, and carbs. So I thought why not try a Chili and Cheese Dog. I used Ball Park Smoked White Turkey Franks, which I use whenever I eat Hot Dogs, best tasting Turkey Frank there is. You can grill them or boil them, I boiled these. Then for my Chili I used Hormel Turkey Chili with Beans and Sargento Reduced Fat Shredded Sharp Cheddar along with some French's Yellow Mustard. While warming the Chili up I added a few shakes of Frank's Red Hot Sauce, everythings better with Frank's! Then for my Pita Bread I used Joseph's Flax Oat Bran and Whole Wheat Pita Bread. I've been dropping a few pounds and Joseph's helps by cutting the calories, fat, and carbs from sandwiches or anything else I would normally use a Bun for. Turned out delicious! I'll have these again soon.





For a dessert/snack later a new product, Keebler Town House Oven Baked Pita Crackers w/ Sea Salt. I had those and dipped them in some Helluva Good Bacon and Horse Radish Sour Cream Dip. Made a nice combo, the Crackers are 70 calories and 11 carbs for 6 Crackers.





Keebler Town House Oven Baked Pita Crackers

Host a happy get-together with these crisp, oven-baked crackers with a rustic blend of savory herbs and spices inspired by pita crackers. They make the perfect pair with your favorite toppings and dips.


NUTRITION FACTS
Serving size 6 crackers (15g)
Calories 70 Kcal
Total Fat 2.5 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 140 mg
Total Carbohydrate  11g
Dietary Fiber 0.25 g
Sugars 1 g
Protein 1 g


http://www.keebler.com/product-keebler-town-house-pita-crackers-sea-salt-31694.aspx




Helluva Good BACON HORSERADISH DIP

Heluva Good!® Bacon Horseradish Dip blends flavorful bacon bits and zesty horseradish with creamy sour cream to create intense flavor that adds kick to any BBQ or get together.

Ingredients
CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, CREAM AND NONFAT MILK, SALT SUGAR, BACON BITS (CURED WITH WATER, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM NITRATE, SMOKE FLAVORING, SUGAR, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, BROWN SUGAR, SODIUM ASCORBATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, DEXTROSE), TORULA YEAST (SULFITES), DEHYDRATED HORSERADISH, SILICON DIOXIDE, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, HYDROLYZED CORN GLUTEN, DEHYDRATED ONION, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, NATURAL FLAVORS, SPICE, DISODIUM IOSINATE, AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, MALTODEXTRIN, CARAMEL COLOR, YEAST EXTRACT, GELATIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE (TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS), SOYBEAN OIL AND ENZYME.


Nutrition Facts
Serving Size2 Tbsp (31 g)
Amount per Serving
Calories50 Calories from Fat40
% Daily Values
Total Fat4.5g 7%
  Saturated Fat 3g 14%
  Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol20mg 6%
Sodium250mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate2g 1%
Fiber0g 0%
Sugar2g
Protein1g 3%


http://www.heluvagood.com/products/proddetail.aspx?id=368

Grilled Turkey Franks and Bratwurst w/ Boiled Corn on the Cob and....

Dinner Tonight: Grilled Turkey Franks and Bratwursts w/ Boiled Corn on the Cob and Honey Smokehouse BBQ Chili Beans




Solved a neighborhood mystery last night around 8:00 pm. I was in the kitchen fixing a cup of Green Tea

when something caught my attention out of the corner of my eye, a Doe Deer! We have a small strip of woods that runs parallel with the backs of all the homes along our street so apparently the Deer had been coming out and feasting on every one's gardens and flowers! Something had eaten my Mom's flowers and a few of her Cucumber plants that she had growing, and the neighbors had said something had been eating various plants and flowers of theirs. Mystery solved! As I watched her she headed straight for our next door neighbors Petunia's.  As I opened the door she turned back into the woods. She was a good size Doe. That's the first one spotted in our part of neighborhood. For dinner I was able to fire the grill up in between showers. I prepared Grilled Turkey Franks and Bratwursts w/ Boiled Corn on the Cob and Honey Smokehouse BBQ Chili Beans.




As usual I used Ball Park Smoked White Turkey Franks, 45 calories and 5 carbs per Frank. Their Turkey, low cal, low carb, and taste great! They grill up nice too. I also grilled up some Bratwursts, Blue Grass Lean Bratwursts which are 100 calories and 4 carbs per Brat. Served them all on Healthy Life Whole Grain Buns, 70 calories and 18 carbs per bun.




I also boiled some Mini Corn Ears. I used Green Giant Mini Ears of Sweet Corn. They come frozen and all you do is boil them in water for about 12 minutes. Their 50 calories and and 9 calories per mini ear. My Mom made some Deviled Eggs, which are the best I ever had! Plus Mom wanted some BBQ Beans so I prepared some Honey Smokehouse BBQ Chili Beans. I used Jack Daniel's Honey Smokehouse BBQ Sauce, Joan of Arc Spicy Chili Beans, 1 teaspoon Ground Mustard, and a couple of pinches of Splenda Brown Sugar. Mix it all together and heat it in a medium sauce pan. We had all the ingredients for a picnic, in this case an indoor picnic as it started raining just as the Brats and Hot Dogs were ready. For dessert later tonight a slice of Pillsbury Nut Quick Bread topped with a scoop of Breyer's carb Smart Vanilla Ice Cream.




14 oz. Bluegrass Deliciously Lean Bratwurst

Lean Bratwurst
65% Less Fat
50% Fewer Calories
25% Less Sodium
No MSG
Gluten Free



Deliciously Lean Bratwurst
A lighter Bratwurst targeted at today’s active
consumer.



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
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 2% Iron 2%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a
2,000 calorie diet.


INGREDIENTS:
PORK, WATER*, CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH*,
CONTAINS 2% OR LESS POTASSIUM LACTATE, SALT, NONFAT DRY MILK*, PORK FLAVOR, FLAVORINGS, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM DIACETATE.

Chili Dogs!

Dinner Tonight: Chili Dogs!

We are already getting some humid weather, not bad just enough to make it a little uncomfortable. On top of that I'm battling my Spring sinus problems. Happens every Spring and Winter like clockwork! Passes in about a week after the sinuses adjust. Because of that I really didn't feel like putting a lot of effort into dinner so I made simple preparing a couple of Chili Dogs.



I used Ball Park White Smoked Turkey Franks that boiled. Just boiled in hot water for about 5 minutes and their done. Served them on Aunt Millie's Light Whole Grain Buns. I topped them with Hormel Turkey With Beans. Comes in a can just heat it up in a small sauce pan and it's ready. I also topped them with a bit of French's Yellow Mustard and Kraft 2% Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese. For dessert later a Jello sugar Free Double Chocolate Pudding topped with Cool Whip Free Topping.





Ball Park Bun Size Smoked White Turkey Franks

Dial up the lean while you dial in the flavor. Ball Park Turkey Franks are so packed full of classic Ball Park satisfaction, don’t be surprised if he thinks he’s eating an original Ball Park.


Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 50 G
Servings Per Container 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 45Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0 G 0
Saturated Fat 0 G
0
Trans Fat 0 G
Cholesterol 10 Mg 3
Sodium 490 Mg 20
Potassium 3780 Mg 11
Total Carbohydrate 5 G 2
Dietary Fiber 0 G
0
Sugars 1 G
Protein 6 G


http://ballparkbrand.com/#!/products/turkey





Hormel Turkey Chili with Beans

Hormel Chili, Turkey with Beans, 99% Fat Free

Always easy and always delicious, Hormel® chili is made with carefully-selected beef, red beans, tomatoes and a special combination of spices. Our choice ingredients are blended and simmered, resulting in a rich and hearty flavor—perfect for dips, baked potatoes, hamburgers, casseroles, nachos, hot dogs, French fries and so much more.

Hormel® chili now comes in 10 varieties and sizes, including a less sodium variety. Whether you serve it in a bowl, on a hot dog, or as a topping for fries and nachos, choose the chili craved by chili lovers—Hormel® chili.



NUTRITION FACTS
Serving size 1 cup
Value My Daily Value
Calories 210 cal
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 45 mg
Sodium 1200 mg
Total Carbohydrate 28 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Sugars 6 g
Protein 17 g


http://www.hormelfoods.com/Brands/BrandWall/Hormel-chili

Grilled Bratwurst, Hot Dogs, Burgers w/ Grilled Mustard Potato Salad and Baked Beans

Today's Menu: Grilled Bratwurst, Hot Dogs, Burgers w/ Grilled Mustard Potato Salad and Baked Beans





A sort of cool morning turned into a beautiful Spring Day, about 75 degrees today! Perfect out, perfect for

grilling. For dinner tonight I grilled out for everyone, grilling  Brats, Dogs, Burgers along with Grilled Mustard Potato Salad and Baked Beans.





I used Queen City Deliciously Lean Bratwurst, Ball Park Smoked White Turkey Franks, and made a couple of Burgers Patties out of some Ground Chuck for Mom and Dad. Served the everything on Aunt Millie's Light Buns. I made a side of Mustard Potato Salad (recipe below) and Bush's Baked Beans. For dessert later a Healthy Choice Chocolate Swirl Frozen Yogurt.





Grilled Mustard Potato Salad


INGREDIENTS:
3 Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
3 red potatoes, cubed
1/4 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook potatoes 10 to 15 minutes, until tender but firm. Drain, and transfer to a medium bowl.
3. In a small bowl, mix canola oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, celery salt, and pepper. Toss 1/2 the mixture with the potatoes.
4. Arrange potatoes in a single layer on a sheet of foil, and place on the prepared grill. Turning occasionally, cook 7 to 9 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove from heat, and cool. Toss with remaining oil mixture to serve.




Bush's Homestyle Baked Beans

Savor the taste of down-home flavor. Our Homestyle Baked Beans combine a tangy sauce, specially cured bacon and brown sugar to make your meal a mouth-watering success.


Homestyle Baked Beans
Serving size: 1/2 cup (130g)
Amount per size:
Calories: 140
Calories from fat: 10
% Daily Value*
2%Total Fat 1g
0%Saturated Fat 0g
 Trans Fat 0g
0%Cholesterol 0mg
23%Sodium 550mg
 Potassium
10%Total Carbs 29g
20%Dietary Fiber 5g
 Sugars 12g
 Protein 6g


http://www.bushbeans.com/en_US/products/details.jsp?upc=3940001592



Queen City Deliciously Lean Bratwurst  
Offered in skinless and cased types, all Queen City Sausage Bratwurst are very mild sausage steam-cooked and expertly adorned with tasty spices, kicky onions, and super fresh parsley.

Plus their only 100 calories, 6 grams of Fat, and 4 carbs.

Craft sausage is made by a second-generation maker, with fresh onions, garlic, and spices that are truly from the earth. A craft sausage-maker uses authentic, time-honored recipes and only the finest ingredients available to bring them to life. A craft sausage is stuffed by sausage specialists who pour their time and artistry into their handiwork, one small batch at a time.

Queen City Sausage delivers only craft sausage. In fact, we take seriously the history of great sausage-making and are dedicated to the art and science that make it so. We are loyal to the recipes – the careful balance of spices and meats and the critical baking times, temperatures, and conditions – that make sausage first-rate. We are thoughtful in our selection of top-notch ingredients. And we are proud to be old-fashioned in our quality-driven devotion.

The result of our single-minded commitment to craft sausage-making is a line of truly superior sausages, lunchmeats, and premium ham and roast beef made by dedicated craftspeople, a collection of edible artistry. The result is delicious. The result is the best-selling craft sausage in the region. The result is Queen City Sausage.


http://www.queencitysausage.com/

Grilled Brats, Italian Turkey Sausages, Hot Dogs and Pork Sandwich Patties

Dinner Tonight: Grilled Brats, Italian Turkey Sausages, Hot Dogs and Pork Sandwich Patties



Well my Dad's getting much stronger, he's able to walk without a walker now. Spent the afternoon at the

rehab center with him. After getting home I fired up the grill and gathered everything left in the fridge from the other days grill out; Grilled Brats, Italian Turkey Sausages, Hot Dogs and Pork Sandwich Patties. i thought I would grill everything left and I would have my lunch for the next few days also.



I used Queen City Brats, Honeysuckle White Italian Turkey Sausages, Ball Park White Turkey Franks, and Bob Evans Pork Sausage Patties. For my dinner I had a Italian Turkey Sausage and a Pork Sausage Pattie. I served them on Aunt Millie's Light Whole Grain Buns. Topped the Italian Turkey Sausage with French's Spicy Brown Mustard and the Pork Pattie with a slice of Sargento Ultra Thin Cheddar/Jack Cheese and an Ice Cold Peach Diet Snapple to drink. For dessert later a Healthy Choice Vanilla Bean Frozen Yogurt.

Grilled Bratts, Turkey Franks, Italian Turkey Sausage, and Pork Patties

Dinner Tonight: Grilled Bratts, Turkey Franks, Italian Turkey Sausage, and Pork Patties

Another beautiful sunny day outside again! I fired the grill up for myself and some friends who were in town. I grilled up some Bratts, Turkey Franks, Italian Turkey Sausage, and Pork Patties.



I used Queen City brand Bratts, Ball Park Turkey Franks, Honeysuckle White Italian Turkey Sausage, and Bob Evans Original Pork Sandwich Patties. I made a side of Tossed salad and also had Ruffles Light Potato Chips. Love these Chips only 80 calories and 17 carbs per serving! I made some Chip Dip using Daisy Reduced Fat Sour Cream and Hidden Valley Ranch Dip Mix.  For dessert later tonight for myself, Jello Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Pudding. Well I'm off to catch up with some old friends. Have a great weekend!

Cincinnati Style Chili & Cheese Coneys w/ Oyster Crackers

Today's Menu: Cincinnati Style Chili & Cheese Coneys w/ Oyster Crackers


Good news about my Dad, he should be released from rehab next Friday, barring any setbacks. So good news there! A lot less wear on all of us especially Mom as she's up there every day.

On to dinner. Tonight was Cincinnati Style Chili & Cheese Coneys w/ Oyster Crackers! We all always enjoy Coneys! If you take a look at pictures you'll see a different Hot Dog, I tried a couple of the Buffalo Hot Dogs that was delivered yesterday from Buffalo Gal. More on those later. The ingredients I need tonight are: Ball Park Smoked White Turkey Franks, Skyline Chili, Kraft 2% Shredded Sharp Cheddar, French's Yellow Mustard, Frank's Red Hot Sauce (Optional), Chopped Onions (Optional), and Healthy Life Whole Grain Hot Dog Buns. These are the ingredients that make some excellent Cheese & Chili Coneys! A lot of people add Chopped Onions but I've never been a fan of that. I do like adding Hot Sauce to the Dog though, I use Frank's Red Hot Sauce.

Yesterday my Buffalo Gal order was delivered so I prepared a couple of the Buffalo Hot Dogs so we could sample them also. I liked them, their very lean as all bison meat is.The taste reminded me more a Brat or Mett than a Hot Dog. I'm saving them for lunch tomorrow. Very quickly just to tell you how to assemble this masterpiece of the  Cheese & Chili Coney World it's: Spread the Hot Dog Bun, Lay your Hot Dog in the Bun, top with Yellow Mustard, add the Chili, top it with Red Hot Sauce (Optional), add the Chopped Onions (Optional), top everything with Kraft 2% Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, you're ready to eat! For dessert later a Jello Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Pudding.

Tailgate Food Dinner

Today's Menu: Chili Dogs and Jalapeno Bottle Caps

It's Sunday and a full day of football and a big Sunday night Football game for the hometown Cincinnati Bengals! So what better than to fix a tailgate meal for dinner. I used to tailgate before all the Bengal games years ago but being in a wheelchair takes a little fun out of it so I catch all the games at home sweet home. But I can still fix some of the foods we used to prepare for the tailgate parties. For dinner I prepared Chili Dogs and Jalapeno Bottle Caps.

For the Chili Dogs I used Ball Park Smoked White Turkey Franks. These are my favorite Turkey Dogs. Low cal, low carb, and great tasting! I left the item description at the end of the post. I served it on a Healthy Life Whole Grain Bun and topped it with a splash of French's Yellow Mustard, Hormel Turkey Chili with Beans, and Kraft 2% Shredded Sharp Cheese. Ahh these are just too good!

I also prepared a batch of Jalapeno Bottle Caps. If your looking for a unique and delicious appetizer look no further! These are addicting once you start eating them. I've left the full recipe at the end of the post. Just to tell you a bit about them, you slice your Jalapenos into slices about the size of bottle caps and dip them in a beer batter and deep fry until browned. You do have to cut the seeds out of Jalapenos though. They come out flat - out delicious! A little heat but they actually come out with almost a sweet taste. You serve with a side of Bleu Cheese dressing, I used Litehouse Lite Bleu Cheese Dressing and Dip ( 80 calories and 3 carbs). Your going to love these! For dessert later a Blue Bunny Frozen Chocolate/Vanilla Swirl Yogurt Bar.


Ball Park BUN SIZE SMOKED WHITE TURKEY FRANKS
Pack your bun with a 100% fat-free frank made with white turkey meat.


Dial up the lean while you dial in the flavor. Ball Park Turkey Franks are so packed full of classic Ball Park satisfaction, don’t be surprised if he thinks he’s eating an original Ball Park.

What do you do when your guy wants to cut the fat, but keep the flavor? That’s where these Ball Park possibilities come in. Each one is leaner than our regular meat or beef franks, so you can find the one that’s just right.

Nutrition Facts Amount/Serving % Daily Value *
Serving Size 1 frank (50g)
Servings Per Container 8
Calories 45
Calories from Fat 0
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10g 3%
Sodium 490mg 20%
Potassium 380mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%

http://ballparkbrand.com/#!/products/turkey


Jalapeno Bottle Caps

Ingredients:

1 1/2 Cups All - Purpose Flour
1 Pinch Sea Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Black pepper
1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Teaspoon Paprika
1/2 Cup Egg Beaters or 2 Eggs
1 Cup Beer
Any Oil that can take high heat for frying
2 Cups Sliced Jalapeno Peppers

Instructions:

1) Mix the dry ingredients, add the Egg Beaters, mix well then add the Beer, stir to well mix.
2) Put oil in pan, dip the Jalapeno slices into the batter, and fry until golden.
3) Drain on paper towel lined plate. Serve with Bleu Cheese Dressing or Dip.

Today's Menu: Cincinnati Style Cheese Coney w/ Julienne Fries

Coney's and Fries on the menu tonight! I used Ball Park Turkey Franks, my usual Dog of choice. Easy to fix, great tasting and only 45 calories and 5 carbs per Frank. I boiled the Franks in water for 5 minutes, I like grilling them but the humidity outside today is very high. I served them on Healthy Life Whole Grain Buns and topped them with a splash of French's Yellow Mustard, Chili, and Kraft 2% Sharp Cheddar Shredded Cheese. For the Chili I used a can of Skyline Chili, only 40 calories and 1 carb per serving and I used a 1/2 serving on each Frank.

I also baked a new Fry that just came out. Alexia Julienne Fries (Seasoned w/ Sea Salt). They baked up fantastic! Flavorful and crisp and only 120 calories and 16 carbs per serving (15 fries). For dessert/snack later a 100 Calorie Mini Bag of Jolly Time Pop Corn.



Alexia House Cut Julienne Fries
It takes only five simple whole ingredients—starting with farm-fresh potatoes cut with the skin on—to create our all-natural, full-of-flavor House Cut Fries.

120 calories  16 carbs

http://www.alexiafoods.com/About-Us

Ball Park Smoked White Turkey Franks


Pack your bun with a 100% fat-free frank made with white turkey meat.


Nutrition Facts Amount/Serving % Daily Value *
Serving Size 1 frank (50g)
Servings Per Container 8
Calories 45
Calories from Fat 0
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10g 3%
Sodium 490mg 20%
Potassium 380mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%

http://ballparkbrand.com/#!/products/turkey

Cincinnati Style Chili Cheese Coneys

Dinner Tonight: Cincinnati Style Cheese Coneys

One of Cincinnati's favorite foods Cheese Coneys! I used Ball Park White Smoked Turkey Franks, 1 Can of Skyline Chili, French’s Mustard, Frank’s Red Hot Sauce (Optional), 4 Slices of Tamed Jalapeno Peppers (Chopped), Kraft 2% Shredded Sharp Cheese, and Healthy Life Hot Dog Buns. Put it all together and you have the Cincinnati Style Chili Cheese Coney. As an option you can add Chopped Onions.

For dessert/snack later some Nachos. Mom and Dad has been wanting some Nachos so that was the snack for tonight. I used Tostio's Whole Grain Scoops, Hormel Turkey Chili w/ Beans, Sliced Black Olives, Jalapeno slices, and Kraft 2% Shredded Sharp Cheddar. Layered everything together and baked it at 350 degrees until the Cheese had melted and the Scoops were warmed, too good!

Cincinnati Style Chili Cheese Coneys!

Dinner Tonight: Cincinnati Style Cheese Coneys


It’s Cheese Coneys tonight! If your from or lived in the Cincinnati area you know how good these Dogs are!  I used Ball Park White Smoked Turkey Franks, 1 Can of Skyline Chili, French’s Mustard, Kraft 2% Shredded Sharp Cheese, and Healthy Life Hot Dog Buns. Put it all together and you have the Cincinnati Style Chili Cheese Coney. You can also add chopped Onions or Hot Sauce. For a dessert/snack later tonight some Reduced Fat Triscut Crackers along with some Cracker Barrel 2% Sharp Cheddar Cheese and Apple slices.

Turkey Chili Cheese Coneys

Dinner Tonight: Turkey Chili Cheese Coneys


I wanted some Cheese Coneys for dinner and I wanted them hearty! So I used Ball Park Smoked White Turkey Franks, Hormel Turkey Chili w/ Beans, Kraft 2% Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Frank’s Red Hot Sauce, and Healthy Life Whole Grain Hot Dog Buns. Boil the Franks 4 -5 minutes and while the dogs are boiling warm up your Turkey Chili in a small sauce pan. To assemble place the Hot Dog in the Bun top with the Turkey Chili, Frank's Red Hot Sauce, add chopped Onions or Jalenpenos (Optional), a squirt of Yellow Mustard, and top with the Shredded Cheese. I also had a 1/2 a serving of Oyster Crackers. Now chow down on some delicious Dogs! For dessert later a Yoplait Delight 100 Calorie Chocolate Eclair Parfait.

2 Hot Dogs, 2 Buns, Mustard, and Chili Beans My Way!

Dinner Tonight: Hot Dogs w/ Kicked Up Chili Beans




With the big feast day coming up tomorrow I wanted something easy to fix and not to heavy. I went with Ball Park Smoked White Turkey Franks, love these dogs! Great tasting and only 45 calories and 5 carbs per Frank. Served them on Healthy Life Whole Grain Buns and topped with French's Mustard. For the Beans I used Joan of Arc Spicy Chili Beans and added Jack Daniel’s BBQ Sauce, Crumbled Turkey Bacon Bits, Splenda Brown Sugar, and a few dashes of Frank’s Red Hot Sauce. I left the recipe at the end of the post. For dessert/snack later? What ever sounds good later!



Ingredients:

1 Can Spicy Chili Beans, Brand your choice. I use Joan of Arc
3 Pieces Crumbled Turkey Bacon. You can use Turkey or Pork Bacon Crumbles
4 Shakes Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
1/2 Cup Jack Daniel’s Honey Smokehouse BBQ Sauce
1/2 Tablespoon Splenda Brown Sugar

Directions:

Empty can of Beans into a medium sauce pan
Add Turkey Crumbles, Brown Sugar, Frank’s Red Hot Sauce, Honey BBQ Sauce, stir and mix.
Heat until desired temperature, and serve

Cincinnati Style Chili Cheese Coneys Night

Dinner Tonight: Cincinnati Style Cheese Coneys

Cheese Coneys for dinner tonight. I used Ball Park White Smoked Turkey Franks, 1 Can of Skyline Chili, French’s Mustard, Frank’s Red Hot Sauce (Optional), 4 Slices of Tamed Jalapeno Peppers, Kraft 2% Shredded Sharp Cheese, and Healthy Life Hot Dog Buns. Put it all together and you have the Cincinnati Style Chili Cheese Coney. As an option you can add Chopped Onions. For dessert later a Yoplait 100 Calorie Delight Chocolate Eclair Parfait.

Crescent Dogs

Finally got a chance to try the Crescent Dog Recipe. Easy to fix and makes a good meal. To prepare them by the Pillsbury Recipe they are 290 calories and 13 carbs and as good as they look and sounded I wanted to knock off some of the calories. So I used Ball Park Smoked White Turkey Franks, Pillsbury Reduced Crescent Rolls, and Kraft 2% Deli Sliced Sharp Cheddar. The recipe calls for you to put a slit in the Hot Dog and insert the Cheese. Instead I used a half a piece of Sliced Cheese and placed the Dog on top of the Cheese and then wrapped them. I baked them at 375 degrees for 17 minutes. They taste fantastic! I mean what's not to like, Turkey Franks, Crescent Rolls, and Cheese! I put a dab of French's Yellow Mustard on it before eating. Give them a try the leaner way you'll love them! I left the Pillsbury Recipe along with Pillsbury Link below.
 

Crescent Dogs

Prep Time: 10 Min
Total Time: 25 Min
Makes: 8 sandwiches

INGREDIENTS:
8 hot dogs
4 slices (3/4 oz each) American cheese, each cut into 6 strips
1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls

DIRECTIONS:

    Heat oven to 375°F. Slit hot dogs to within 1/2 inch of ends; insert 3 strips of cheese into each slit.
    Separate dough into triangles. Wrap dough triangle around each hot dog. Place on ungreased cookie sheet, cheese side up.
    Bake at 375°F. for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutritional Information:
1 Serving (1 Sandwich)

    Calories 290
        (Calories from Fat 200),

    Total Fat 23g
        (Saturated Fat 9g,
        Trans Fat 2g),
    Cholesterol 35mg;
    Sodium 810mg;
    Total Carbohydrate 13g
        (Dietary Fiber 0g,
        Sugars 4g),
    Protein 9g;

http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/crescent-dogs/b19c6c07-bad8-45b5-8a4e-e604f30baa98/

Cincinnati Style Chili Cheese Coneys Night

Dinner Tonight: Cincinnati Style Cheese Coneys


It’s Cheese Coneys for dinner tonight. I used Ball Park White Smoked Turkey Franks, 1 Can of Skyline Chili, French’s Mustard, Frank's Red Hot Sauce (Optional), Kraft 2% Shredded Sharp Cheese, and Healthy Life Hot Dog Buns. Put it all together and you have the Cincinnati Style Chili Cheese Coney. As an option you can add Onions, a lot of people will add chopped Onions to their Coneys. For a dessert/snack later tonight it will be a Mini Bag of Jolly Time Pop Corn.

It's Cincinnati Style Chili Cheese Coneys Night!

Dinner Tonight: Cincinnati Style Cheese Coneys

It’s Cheese Coneys for dinner tonight! If your from or lived in the Cincinnati area you know how good these Dogs are!  I used Ball Park White Smoked Turkey Franks, 1 Can of Skyline Chili, French’s Mustard, Kraft 2% Shredded Sharp Cheese, and Healthy Life Hot Dog Buns. Put it all together and you have the Cincinnati Style Chili Cheese Coney. I’m not a huge fan of Onions but a lot of people will add chopped Onions to their Coneys along with Hot Sauce. For a dessert/snack later tonight it will be a Aunt Millie’s Whole Grain Bagel topped with Laughing Cow Light garlic and Herb Cheese.

Cincinnati Style Chili Cheese Coneys!

Dinner Tonight: Cincinnati Style Cheese Coneys

Oh yeah it's Coney night around the old homestead tonight! I used Ball Park White Smoked Turkey Franks, 1 Can of Skyline Chili, French's Mustard, Kraft 2% Shredded Sharp Cheese, and Healthy Life Hot Dog Buns. Put it all together and you have the Cincinnati Style Chili Cheese Coney. Had a few Oyster Crackers also, which is a must when having any type of chili. You can also add diced Onions to your Coneys if you like. All together makes a one fine dinner!

A little history of Cincinnati's Skyline Chili:
Skyline Chili is a chain of chili restaurants based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1949 by Greek immigrant Nicholas Lambrinides, Skyline Chili is named for the view of Cincinnati's skyline that Lambrinides could see from his first restaurant (which has since been demolished), opened in the section of town now known as Price Hill.

Skyline Chili is unique in that it is not chili con carne, the meat dish that originated in (and is the state dish of) Texas. Instead, Cincinnati-style chili is a sauce usually used over spaghetti or hot dogs, containing a unique spice blend that gives it a very distinct taste. Officially, the recipe for Skyline Chili is a well-kept family secret among Lambrinides' surviving children. However, many Skyline patrons and Cincinnatians believe that the unique taste of Skyline Chili comes from chocolate and cinnamon, spices common in Greek cuisine's meat dishes. The general recipe is not unique to Skyline — "Cincinnati-style" chili is sold by several chili parlors in the area including Empress, Dixie, Gold Star Chili, Camp Washington, and other chili parlors.

Skyline's menu includes their signature dishes: cheese coneys (a hot dog topped with Skyline Chili, mustard, onions, and cheese), and 3-ways (spaghetti topped with Skyline Chili and cheese; 4-ways (choice of beans or onions added), and 5-ways (beans and onions both added). Additional menu items include burritos made with Skyline Chili, classic and Greek-style salads, french fries, and baked potatoes topped with Skyline Chili. To accommodate patrons who follow a low carbohydrate diet, Skyline has recently offered low-carb options such as a "coney bowl"—a cheese coney without the bun, and also now serves vegetarian options, using beans and rice in place of chili in many of its dishes.

Cincinnati Style Turkey Chili and Cheese Coneys

Dinner Tonight: Cincinnati Style Turkey Chili and Cheese Coneys


One of my many favorites for dinner tonight Cheese Coneys, Cincinnati Style Cheese Coneys! I used Ball Park Smoked White Turkey Franks, Hormel turkey Chili w/ Beans, Kraft 2% Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Frank's Red Hot Sauce, and Aunt Millie's Whole Grain Hot Dog Buns. Boil the Franks 4 -5 minutes and then assemble those Coneys! Open the Hot dog Buns up and sprinkle some Shredded Cheese in the Bun, then your Frank, spread the Chili on top of the Frank, add a little Frank's Red Hot Sauce (Yellow Mustard optional), Shredded Cheese and ENJOY! You can also add some diced Onions or an Jalanpeno slices in there also. 

Cincinnati Style Cheese Coney Casserole

Dinner Tonight: Cincinnati Style Cheese Coney Casserole.

If you're a fan of Cincinnati Style Cheese Coneys like myself you're going to love this easy recipe, a Crescent-topped casserole ready in only 30 minutes. Got the idea from a Pillsbury food recipe site but it was over 500 calories so it sounded delicious but I had to lighten up so I did. It's an easy recipe to make with the original calling for Chili w/ Beans, Hot Dogs, Shredded American Cheese and Crescent Rolls. I lightened it up by using Hormel Turkey Chili w/ Beans, Ball Park Smoked White Turkey Franks, Kraft 2% Shredded American Cheese, and Pillsbury Reduced Fat Crescent Rolls. Comparing those 4 items from the original recipe to the lightened up recipe there was a calorie savings of 245 calories and 2 carbs. That's the individual count among those ingredients. So this is just one recipe example of the calories and carbs you can cut by using healthier ingredients. I also added in a few dashes of Ground Cinnamon and frank's Hot Sauce. I always try to add Cinnamon, a great natural for controlling diabetes. My lighter recipe version for this follows.

Prep Time: 15 Min
Total Time: 30 Min
Makes: 6

INGREDIENTS:

2 Cans (15 oz each) Hormel Turkey Chili With Beans
1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon, (Optional)
3 Dashes Frank's Hot Sauce, (Optional)
8 Ball Park Smoked White Turkey Franks, Sliced
1 1/2 Cups Kraft 2% Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese (6 oz)
1 Can (8 oz) Pillsbury Refrigerated Reduced Fat Crescent Dinner Rolls
1 Tablespoon Sesame Seed


DIRECTIONS:

    * In 2-quart saucepan, mix Chili, Cinnamon, Frank's Hot Sauce, and sliced Turkey Franks. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Spoon chili mixture into ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish; sprinkle with cheese.
    * Separate or cut dough into 4 long rectangles (if using crescent rolls, press perforations to seal). Place on top of chili mixture. Sprinkle with sesame seed.
    * Bake at 375°F 15 to 20 minutes.