Walnut Crusted Salmon w/ Brown and Wild Rice and Asparagus

Dinner Tonight: Walnut Crusted Salmon w/ Brown and Wild Rice and Asparagus




Hello everyone! I started my day off with a toasted Healthy Life Whole Grain English Muffin and a

couple of slices Smithfield Anytime Sliced Ham. If you're a Ham lover, like myself, you'll love the Smithfield Anytime Sliced Ham! Helped Mom with a few chores around the house. Then headed outdoors and got the leaf blower out and cleaned around the wooden deck and driveway.In the early afternoon went for my 6 month checkup at the Oncologist. Everything looked good he said. I very sad to learn though my Oncologist that I was with since 1979 to when he retired 2 years ago had passed away. Rest in Peace my Friend. Back home did a few things around the house. It was another beautiful day out, 82 and sunny! Then for dinner tonight I prepared a Walnut Crusted Salmon w/ Brown and Wild Rice and Asparagus.





The Walnut-Crusted Salmon recipe comes from an issue of Taste of Home Magazine. I came across it a while back, and now it’s my favorite Salmon recipe! I had purchased the Wild Caught Atlantic Salmon from Kroger yesterday.













I rinsed the fillet off in cold water and patted it dry with a paper towel. To prepare the Salmon I needed; Dijon mustard, honey, whole wheat bread (torn into pieces), finely chopped walnuts, canola

oil, and dried thyme. Then I preheated the oven to 400°. Placed the Salmon on a baking sheet that was coated with cooking spray. Then mixed the mustard and honey together and brushed it over the salmon. Placed the bread in a food processor and pulsed until coarse crumbs formed, transferred to a small bowl. Stirred in the walnuts, oil and thyme and pressed it onto the salmon. Baked 12 minutes until the topping was lightly browned and the fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. I’ve left the original recipe along with the web link at the bottom of the post. If you’re a Salmon lover you have to try this recipe! The sweetness of the Honey and sharpness of the Dijon Mustard are perfect together. I love regular Baked Salmon but with the combo of all the ingredients it just makes the Salmon pop with flavor and a fantastic Crust.




For one side dish I microwaved some Uncle Ben’s Ready Whole Grain Medley Brown and Wild Rice. It comes in a microwavable Pouch. Just heat for 90 seconds and serve! Rice comes out perfect,

steaming hot and fluffy. Then I also prepared Roasted Asparagus. To prepare the Asparagus I just needed Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Cloves Garlic (minced), Sea Salt, Freshly grated Black Pepper, Lemon Juice, and Shredded Parmesan Cheese. Rinse clean the asparagus. Break the tough ends off of the asparagus and discard. Lay the asparagus spears out in a single layer in a baking dish or a foil-covered roasting pan. Drizzle olive oil over the spears, roll the asparagus back and forth until they are all covered with a thin layer of olive oil. (Alternatively you can put the asparagus and oil in a plastic bag, and rub the bag so that the oil gets evenly distributed.) Sprinkle with minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Rub over the asparagus so that they are evenly seasoned. Place pan in oven and cook for approximately 8-10 minutes, depending on how thick your asparagus spears are, until tender when pierced with a fork. Drizzle with a little fresh lemon juice and shredded Parm Cheese before serving. One delicious dinner tonight! For dessert later a Jello Sugar Free Double Chocolate Pudding.





Walnut-Crusted Salmon

Ingredients:

4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)

4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
4 teaspoons honey
2 slices whole wheat bread, torn into pieces
3 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400°. Place salmon on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Mix mustard and honey; brush over salmon. Place bread in a food processor; pulse until coarse crumbs form. Transfer to a small bowl. Stir in walnuts, oil and thyme; press onto salmon.
Bake 12-15 minutes or topping is lightly browned and fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. Yield: 4 servings.
Nutritional Facts
1 fillet equals 295 calories, 17 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 57 mg cholesterol, 243 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 22 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fat.

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/walnut-crusted-salmon

Sausage and Cheddar Grits with Fried Egg and Wheat Toast

Dinner/Breakfast Tonight: Sausage and Cheddar Grits with Fried Egg and Wheat Toast





Had a light Breakfast of a Healthy Life Whole Grain English Muffin topped with Smucker's
Sugarless Blackberry Jam. After that I needed a few items from the store so I headed up to Kroger, wanted to go before the rains moved back in. Back home did a couple of loads of laundry for Mom and tided up around the house. Not much going on after that. The rain started about noon and continued the rest of the day. It's a cool, gloomy, foggy, and rainy Saturday. For dinner tonight Breakfast! I prepared Sausage and Cheddar Grits with Fried Egg and Wheat Toast.





Came across the idea in the latest issue of Cooking Light. The original recipe and web link is at the end of the post. The original recipe makes 4 servings, I just made 1 serving. To make the dish I'll need; Sea Salt and Pepper, 1 packet of Kroger Brand Instant Butter Flavor Grits, 1 serving Jennie - O Turkey Ground Breakfast Sausage, Sargento Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese, 1 Medium Egg.





To prepare the dish starting with the Grits; Just followed the easy instructions. Emptied the contents of 1 package of the Grits into a bowl. Then added a 1/2 cup of boiling water. Stir and served. Can't get much easier that that! The Grits were 100 calories, 1 fat gram, and 20 net carbs.



 On to preparing the Turkey Sausage. I used Jennie - O Turkey Ground Breakfast Sausage instead of Pork Sausage, cutting the calories, fat, and carbs. I used a medium size skillet that I sprayed with Pam Cooking Spray and heated on Medium Heat. When the skillet was heated I added 1 serving of the Ground Turkey Breakfast Sausage. Stirred it occasionally with a wooden spoon (to crumble any large pieces) until fully cooked, about 14 minutes. Removed the Sausage from pan with a slotted spoon and set aside. Left what little accumulated fat in pan. While I had the pan hot and sausage out I also made 3 Turkey Sausage Patties for my Breakfast tomorrow, just reheat and serve in the morning. Then took the Grits, still in the sauce pan, and stirred in the Cheese and cooked Turkey Sausage.




I then grabbed a couple of slices of Klosterman Wheat Bread and toasted them. Topped both slices with I Can't Believe It's Not Butter.



Returned the frying pan with fat to medium-high heat. Cracked the Egg into frying pan. Cooked until the white was set but yolk are still runny, about 3 minutes. Spooned the grits mixture into a bowl and topped with the egg.






 Served it with the Buttered Toast. One delicious Breakfast/Dinner! The Sausage and Cheese Grits
were incredible and topped with the Runny Sunnyside Up Egg just added to the flavor. Saved calories, fat, and carbs by using; Jennie - O Ground Turkey Breakfast Sausage, Sargento Reduced Fat Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Medium Size Egg over a Large Size Egg, and using Wheat Toast over White Bread Toast, and using I Can't Believed It's Not Butter over Butter without sacrificing any flavor.







Jennie - O Lean Mild Turkey Breakfast Sausage Roll
Breakfast Sausage Rolls contain less fat than regular pork sausage.

Product Features:
* Gluten Free
* 16-oz package (1 lbs)

Cooking Instructions:
SLICE:
* Remove casing and slice roll into 1/2 inch thick patties.

TO BAKE:
* Preheat oven to 400 °F.
* Spray shallow baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
* Place patties in pan.
* Bake approximately 20 to 25 minutes.
* Always cook to well-done, 165º F. as measured by a meat thermometer.

STOVETOP METHOD:
* Spray skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
* Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.
* Place patties in hot skillet.
* Turn occasionally and cook approximately 15 to 17 minutes.
* Always cook to well-done, 165º F. as measured by a meat thermometer.

Nutritional Information
Serving Size 56 g Total Carbohydrates 0 g
Calories 110 Dietary Fiber 0 g
Calories From Fat 60 Sugars 0 g
Total Fat 6.0 g Protein 14 g
Saturated Fat 1.5 g Vitamin A 0%
Trans Fat .0 g Vitamin C 2%
Cholesterol 60 mg Iron 6%
Sodium 570 mg Calcium 2%

Ingredients
TURKEY, SEASONING (SALT, DEXTROSE, NATURAL FLAVOR, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, BHA, BHT, CITRIC ACID), ROSEMARY EXTRACT.

http://www.jennieo.com/products/84-Lean-Mild-Turkey-Breakfast-Sausage-Roll




Sausage and Cheddar Grits with Fried Eggs

Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients

Salt and pepper
1/2 cup stone-ground grits (white or yellow)
8 ounces bulk pork breakfast sausage (7 to 8 links)
3 ounces sharp Cheddar, coarsely shredded (3/4 cup packed)

4 large eggs

Preparation

In a medium-size saucepan over high heat, bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add salt, reduce heat to medium and slowly whisk in grits. Cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, until grits are tender and thickened, about 20 minutes.
Using a sharp paring knife, cut off ends of sausage casings. Squeeze out sausage meat and discard casings. Cook sausage in a medium-size frying pan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon (to crumble large pieces) until fully cooked, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage from pan with a slotted spoon and set aside. Leave accumulated fat in pan.
Remove grits from heat and stir in cheese and cooked sausage.
Return frying pan with fat to medium-high heat. Carefully crack eggs into frying pan one at a time. Cook until whites are set but yolks are still runny, about 3 minutes. (For firmer yolks, flip eggs and cook for 1 minute longer.) Spoon grits mixture onto individual plates and top each serving with an egg. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information
Calories 317
Fat 19 g
Satfat 9 g
Protein 18 g
Carbohydrate 17 g
Fiber 1 g
Cholesterol 254 mg
Sodium 847 mg

http://www.myrecipes.com/quick-and-easy/5-ingredients-or-less/sausage-cheddar-grits-fried-eggs

Breakfast for Dinner w/ Eggs, Hash Browns, Turkey Sausage, and Wheat Toast

Dinner Tonight: Breakfast for Dinner w/ Eggs, Hash Browns, Turkey Sausage, and Wheat Toast




Somewhat hotter and more humidity outside today. Partly Cloudy and a passing shower on and off all day. Had Breakfast and my morning workout, then finished up on some house cleaning. I wanted to get the car washed but weather not letting me today. I took a drive over to neighboring Fairfield to find out where my eye exam is located for Monday morning, checking for Glaucoma. Hope this turns out to be a false alarm, I'm dealing with enough I think. For dinner tonight it was a Breakfast menu! I prepared Eggs, Hash Browns, Turkey Sausage, and Wheat Toast.
 


Nothing like a hearty, healthy, and delicious Breakfast. So I prepared an Egg Sunnyside Up, seasoned

with Sea Salt and Ground Black Pepper and pan fried in Canola Oil. I then prepared a couple of Jennie – O Turkey Breakfast Sausage Links. Just as delicious as Pork Sausage but healthier. While the Sausage Links were cooking in another skillet I prepared some Hashbrowns that I topped with a bit of fresh shredded Sargento Reduced Fat Sharp Cheddar Cheese. I used Simply Potatoes Hash Browns. The last item for my Breakfast Dinner was what else but Toast! I toasted up a couple of slices of Klosterman Wheat Bread. Since I’ve started using Pita Bread so often my full loaf of Bread had been going stale on me before using it all. So I started using Klosterman Bread because you can purchase it in 1/2 loaves! Plus it’s a better tasting and fresher Bread than most other Wheat Breads. So I toasted 2 slices and buttered them with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter. I also had a cold glass of 2% White Milk. Breakfast for Dinner is a good thing! For a dessert later a Jello Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Pudding.





Jennie – O Lean Turkey Breakfast Sausage Links
A delicious way to start the day with no-gluten links that have 65 percent less fat than pork sausage.
Product Features:
* 65% less fat than regular pork sausage
* Gluten Free
* 14-oz package

Cooking Instructions:

STOVE TOP METHOD:
* Spray skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
* Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.
* Place links in hot skillet.
* Turn occasionally and cook approximately 15 to 17 minutes.
Always cook to well-done, 165º F. as measured by a meat thermometer in the middle and ends of links.

Nutritional Information
Serving Size 48 g Total Carbohydrates 0 g
Calories 65 Dietary Fiber 0 g
Calories From Fat 30 Sugars 0 g
Total Fat 4.0 g Protein 8 g
Saturated Fat 1.0 g Vitamin A 0%
Trans Fat .0 g Vitamin C 0%
Cholesterol 35 mg Iron 2%
Sodium 310 mg Calcium 0%

http://www.jennieo.com/products/127-Lean-Turkey-Breakfast-Sausage-Links




Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns

Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns fry up perfectly to a crisp, golden brown because they’re made from quality potatoes. They’re always fresh, never frozen so you’ll never have to worry about freezer burn. Fresh, delicious potatoes mean you never have to sacrifice great homemade taste.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/2 cup (81 g)
Per Serving % Daily Value*
Calories 70
Calories from Fat 0
Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 55mg 2%
Carbohydrates 16.0g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 8%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 1.0g

http://www.simplypotatoes.com/products/productview.cfm?prid=34

Triple Decker Sandwich - Ham, Turkey Pastrami, Turkey Bacon, Swiss Cheese,.....

Dinner Tonight: Triple Decker Sandwich - Ham, Turkey Pastrami, Turkey Bacon, Swiss Cheese, and Boston Bib Lettuce



It's the lazy, hazy, days of Summer, In May! Don't mind the heat but the humidity, I can't stand! We have another one of those days out again. After Breakfast I went to the local Meijer, they had a lot of good 2 Day Savings going on, 5% off every item was one of them! After Lunch I got the cart out for a bit and grabbed a weed puller and went around the yard and flower beds and got rid of some weeds, lot of Dandelions this year. For dinner tonight a Triple Decker Sandwich and a 1/2 of a Baked Potato.





I had something else planned but a good ole Triple Decker just sounded too good! For the Meat I

used Boar's Head Honey Smoked Ham, Jennie - O Turkey Pastrami, and Jennie - O Turkey Bacon. Using these Meats I save a lot of Calories and Carbs using Boar's Head and Jennie - O Turkey Products. For addtional toppings I used Kraft Reduced Fat Mayo w/ Olive Oil, Sweet Hot Stone Ground Mustard, Boston Bib Lettuce, Sargento Ultra Thin Swiss, and Klosterman Wheat Bread. To build this "Bad Boy of Sandwiches"; I first toasted my Bread (3 slices). Got the first slice and layered it the Kraft Mayo, then a layer of the Boar's Head Ham, a slice of Swiss, and topped it with the second slice of Bread. On top of that the Boston Bib Lettuce, two pieces of Turkey Bacon, then I layered the Turkey Pastrami, spread the Stone Ground Mustard, a slice of Swiss Cheese, and the last slice of Bread. Now this is a Sandwich! This hit the spot, fresh, delicious, and not to filling. I also had a side of Ruffles Baked Cheddar and Sour Cream Chips and an ice-cold Diet Dr. Pepper that I had in the freezer for about 10 minutes! For a dessert/snack later a 100 Calorie Mini Bag of Jolly Time Pop Corn.



Jennie – O Extra Lean Turkey Pastrami
Our Turkey Pastrami features an ideal blend of seasonings that make it a flavorful and extra lean alternative to beef pastrami. Ready to cut and serve, hot or cold.
Product Features:
* 95% fat free
* Gluten Free

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 56 g Total Carbohydrates 3 g
Calories 70 Dietary Fiber 0 g
Calories From Fat 25 Sugars 1 g
Total Fat 2.5 g Protein 9 g
Saturated Fat 1.0 g Vitamin A 0%
Trans Fat .0 g Vitamin C 2%
Cholesterol 40 mg Iron 6%
Sodium 700 mg Calcium 4%

http://www.jennieo.com/products/109-Extra-Lean-Turkey-Pastrami

Friday Dinner Breakfast - Eggs, Hash Browns, Turkey Sausage Patties...

Dinner Tonight Breakfast - Sunnyside Up Egg, Hash Browns, Turkey Sausage Breakfast Patties, and Wheat Toast.




Started my day off with an Egg White, Canadian Bacon, and English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich!
Used Egg Beater's Egg Whites. Finished up laundry for my Mom and then outside into a beautiful Spring Day. Got the cart out and did a few things around the house then rode down to the neighborhood lake for a while. Beautiful day out, sunny and high near 70 degrees! For dinner tonight a real comfort food Breakfast! I prepared; a Sunnyside Up Egg, Hash Browns, Turkey Sausage Breakfast Patties, and Wheat Toast.





In one small skillet I prepared Egg Sunnyside Up, seasoned with Sea Salt and Ground Black Pepper

and pan fried using Extra Virgin Olive Oil. I then prepared a couple of Jennie – O Turkey Breakfast Sausage Patties in a second small skillet. Just as delicious as Pork Sausage but healthier, try the Jennie - O Turkey and you'll never go back! While the Sausage Patties were cooking in another skillet I prepared some Hashbrowns that I topped with a bit of Sargento Reduced Fat Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese. I used Simply Potatoes Hash Browns, the only brand other than Bob Evans that I use for Hash Browns. I like Simply Potatoes Hashbrowns over Bob Evans because they have fewer calories and seem to fry up better. The last item for my Breakfast Dinner was what else but Toast! I toasted up a couple of slices of  Klosterman Wheat Bread. So I toasted 2 slices and buttered them with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter. I also had a cold glass of 2% White Milk. A Breakfast proudly served for any meal! Breakfast Food items might be the most filling and hardy foods of any other, for some reason. Nothing like a good Breakfast anytime, any meal! For dessert later tonight a Jello Sugar Free Double Chocolate Pudding.




Jennie - O Lean Turkey Breakfast Sausage Patties

Product Features:
12-oz. package
No Gluten

Cooking Instructions:
STOVE TOP METHOD:
* Spray skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
* Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.
* Place patties in hot skillet.
* Turn occasionally and cook approximately 13-15 minutes.
* Always cook to well-done, 165°F. as measured by a meat thermometer in the center of the patty.


Nutritional Information
Serving Size 56 g Total Carbohydrates 0 g
Calories 90 Dietary Fiber 0 g
Calories From Fat 45 Sugars 0 g
Total Fat 5.0 g Protein 10 g
Saturated Fat 1.5 g Vitamin A 0%
Trans Fat .0 g Vitamin C 0%
Cholesterol 40 mg Iron 2%
Sodium 360 mg Calcium 0%
Ingredients
TURKEY, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS SEASONING (SALT, DEXTROSE, SPICE, SPICE EXTRACTIVES, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, BHA, BHT, CITRIC ACID), NATURAL FLAVORING, CALCIUM LACTATE. NO GLUTEN.

http://www.jennieo.com/products/193-Lean-Turkey-Breakfast-Sausage-Patties




Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns

Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns fry up perfectly to a crisp, golden brown because they’re made from quality potatoes. They’re always fresh, never frozen so you’ll never have to worry about freezer burn. Fresh, delicious potatoes mean you never have to sacrifice great homemade taste.

Nutrition FactsServing Size 1/2 cup (81 g)
Per Serving % Daily Value*
Calories 70
Calories from Fat 0
Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 55mg 2%
Carbohydrates 16.0g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 8%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 1.0g

http://www.simplypotatoes.com/products/productview.cfm?prid=34

Love that Breakfast!

Woke up this morning starving! So I started my day off with some Jennie - O Turkey Breakfast Sausage Links, Simply Potatoes Hash Browns, a slice of Buttered Klosterman Wheat Bread, and a cup of fresh brewed Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. I love the Jennie - O Turkey Breakfast Sausage Links, only 65 calories per serving (2 Links) and with the Simply Potatoes Hash Browns it's a perfect pairing. Now I'm ready for the day!










Lean Turkey Breakfast Sausage Links
A delicious way to start the day with no-gluten links that have 65 percent less fat than pork sausage.

Product Features:
* 65% less fat than regular pork sausage
* Gluten Free
* 12-oz. package

Cooking Instructions:
STOVE TOP METHOD:
* Spray skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
* Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.
* Place links in hot skillet.
* Turn occasionally and cook approximately 15 to 17 minutes.
* Always cook to well-done, 165°F. as measured by a meat thermometer in the middle and ends of links.


Nutritional Information
Serving Size 48 g Total Carbohydrates 0 g
Calories 65 Dietary Fiber 0 g
Calories From Fat 30 Sugars 0 g
Total Fat 4.0 g Protein 8 g
Saturated Fat 1.0 g Vitamin A 0%
Trans Fat .0 g Vitamin C 0%
Cholesterol 35 mg Iron 2%
Sodium 310 mg Calcium 0%

Ingredients
TURKEY, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS SEASONING (SALT, DEXTROSE, SPICE, SPICE EXTRACTIVES, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, BHA, BHT, CITRIC ACID), NATURAL FLAVORING, CALCIUM LACTATE. MADE WITH CALCIUM ALGINATE CASING. NO GLUTEN.


http://www.jennieo.com/products/127-Lean-Turkey-Breakfast-Sausage-Links

Chicken ‘n’ Noodles w/ Sliced Carrots

Dinner Tonight: Chicken ‘n’ Noodles w/ Sliced Carrots

Another foggy and rainy day around here, ready for some sunshine! Started my day off by preparing a Poached Egg, 1 Jennie - O Turkey Sausage Pattie (Made from Jennie O Breakfast Ground Turkey), a slice of toasted Klosterman Wheat Bread, and my usual cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. Very good way to start the day! Love the Jennie O Breakfast Ground Turkey. The rain finally let up around Noon but not a lot going on outside. We have a whole lot of local flooding and the Ohio River is way above flood level. Did a light load of laundry and settled in for afternoon of College Basketball. For dinner tonight I prepared Chicken ‘n’ Noodles w/ Sliced Carrots.




I used Margaret Holmes Simple Suppers Chicken n Noodles Fixins’.One of my favorite Comfort Foods! I used to buy this at Walmart all the time but Margaret Holmes no longer makes it, lack of sales they say. So now I purchase it on-line from different sites, last of their stock. Anyway it comes in a 5 serving can and contains the Noodles and Seasoning, I added the Chicken. I cut up 2 Perdue Perfect Portions Chicken Breasts seasoning them with Sea Salt, Ground Black Pepper, Ground Smoked Cumin, and Parsley. I then fried them in a large skillet, on medium high, until done. When ready, removed them from the pan on to my cutting board. Shredded and cut the Breasts into small pieces. Added the can of Fixins’ to the skillet along with the Chicken. Cooked until it the Sauce was bubbling reduced the heat to low simmered until it was heated throughout. The broth that’s with Noodles is incredible! Rich and thick and seasoned just right. The best Chicken and Noodles, bar none!  I've got 5 cans of this left and that will be the end of it, I checked on line and all the sites are now sold out.




I also had of side of boiled Baby Carrots and a slice of Klosterman Wheat Bread. For dessert later a Jello Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Pudding.













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

Grilled Cheese and Baked Fries

Dinner Tonight: Grilled Cheese and Baked Fries





We got lucky the early morning freezing rain went way North of us. Got to love this Ohio Weather though. It goes from; 18 degrees, to in the 50's, rain, dropping back to 25, snow, and forecast of 1 degree. All in a span of 36 hours. Went to Kroger for Mom and picked up a few items and a Prescription for Dad and back home. Did some laundry and a few things around the house. For dinner tonight an easy prepared comfort food dinner! I prepared Grilled Cheese and Baked Fries.

A light comfort food sounded good, real easy to prepare and delicious too! I used 2 slices of Kraft Deli Deluxe Sharp Cheddar. I normally use Sargento Ultra Thin Sharp Cheddar but I wanted a little thicker Cheese for my Sandwich. Then for my Bread I used Klosterman Wheat Bread, 70 calories and 13 net carbs for 2 slices. Then to prepare it I got out the Flat Griddle Pan, heated it up on medium heat and coated it with a pat of I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter. When the Butter was melted I added my sandwich. Grilled it on both sides until it was golden brown and the Cheese melted. Nothing like a good and toasty Grilled Cheese!




Then for a side for my Grilled Cheese I baked some Ore Ida Steak Fries, served these with a side of Hunt’s Ketchup for dipping. For dessert later a Healthy Choice Dark Fudge Swirl Frozen Greek Yogurt.







Ore Ida Steak Fries

Big meals, meet your match.
Thick and flavorful, but still crispy and fluffy. With their home-style russet potato

SERVING SIZE 84 g
CALORIES 110
FAT 3 g
SODIUM 290 mg
CARBS 19 g


https://www.oreida.com/Products/S/Steak

Buffalo Burger Pattie Melt w/ Potato Pancakes

Dinner Tonight: Buffalo Burger Pattie Melt w/ Potato Pancakes

Another cold morning with a breeze making it feel that much colder! Well another year and another Birthday, and another Birthday Cancer Free! A friend of mine called last night and said as old as we're getting it's time to stop celebrating. I said not me, back in 2001-2003 I was Stage 4 Melanoma and now I'm Cancer Free so every passing year and Birthday is a Celebration! For dinner tonight I prepared a Buffalo Burger Pattie Melt w/ Potato Pancakes.







I used my favorite Buffalo, the Wild Idea Buffalo 1/3-Lb Buffalo Burgers. Just love these Buffalo Burgers; meaty, juicy and just flat out delicious! Preheated up a small 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 minutes per side, and done. As my Burger was getting done I toasted 2 slices of Klosterman Wheat Bread. I served my Buffalo Burger on the Toasted Wheat Bread and topped it with a slice of Cracker Barrel Extra Sharp Cheddar and just a dab of Kraft Reduced Mayo w/ Olive Oil. One delicious Sandwich! Anytime when I can use Buffalo I do it and it always turns out delicious!

For a side I made some (Manischewitz) potato Pancakes. I always use Manischewitz Potato Pancake Mix, my favorite (Never made a cake I didn’t like!). Just add 2 Egg Beater’s (1/2 Cup), 2 1/4 Cups Water, to the mix stir and fry! Easy and makes one good Potato Pancake and their only 80 calories and 18 carbs per serving (3 Potato Pancakes). For dessert later a Jello Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Pudding.

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.



http://buy.wildideabuffalo.com/collections/a-la-carte/products/3-1-3-lb-ready-made-buffalo-burgers-1-lb-pac








Manischewitz Potato Pancake Mix

Ingredients
Potatoes ( Contains Sulfites to Maintain Whiteness), Potato Starch, Salt, Onion, Vegetable Shortening (Partially Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil).

Directions
Makes 18-24 pancakes. You Will Need: Medium bowl, 2 eggs, 2 1/4 cups cold water, vegetable oil, large skillet. 1. Mix: In a medium bowl, beat two eggs with a fork until blended. Add 2 1/4 cups cold water and mix well. Stir in the contents of this package. Allow batter to thicken for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir. 2. Fry: Drop tablespoons of batter into 1/8 inch hot vegetable oil in a large skillet and brown on both sides.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 3 cakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 80
Calories from Fat 10
Calories from Saturated Fat
Amount Per Serving and/or % Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g (1%)
Saturated Fat 0.5g (4%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
Monounsaturated Fat
Trans Fat 0g (0%)
Cholesterol 0mg (0%)
Sodium 500mg (21%)
Potassium
Total Carbohydrate 18g (6%)
Dietary Fiber 2g (9%)

http://www.manischewitz.com/sidesandmixesproducts.html

Chicken Breast Strips w/ Cut Green Beans and Mashed Potatoes

Today’s Menu: Chicken Breast Strips w/ Cut Green Beans and Mashed Potatoes

Beautiful second day of Winter here today! Sunny and in the mid 40's, not bad at all. After a light Breakfast and working out, I went to the Bank, Kroger, and got some gas. The gas station right around the corner has dropped the price of Unleaded Gas to $1.93 a gallon, lowest in quite some time. For dinner tonight an easy to prepare but delicious dinner tonight, Chicken Breast Strips w/ Cut Green Beans and Mashed Potatoes





Nothing easier and more delicious than Pilgrim’s Southern Style Breast Strips, it’s always a great go to when you want that easy to prepare meal! It’s the best Frozen Chicken that I’ve found by far. Very easy to prepare; Preheat oven to 350° F. Arrange frozen chicken breast fritters in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes until no pink remains or an internal temperature of 165° F as measured by use of a food thermometer placed in the thickest part of the chicken breast fritter. Chicken is served! As I said it’s some of the best frozen Chicken you can find! Excellent seasoned breading and very meaty, and easy to prepare. Served it with a side of JB’s Fat Boy Sticky Stuff BBQ Sauce.

For one side I heated up a can of Del Monte Cut green Beans. Then I also prepared some Then I heated up some Bob Evans Mashed Potatoes, just microwave and done. I also had a slice of Klosterman Wheat Bread that I buttered with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter. For dessert later a Healthy Choice Dark Fudge Swirl Frozen Greek Yogurt.








Pilgrim’s Southern Style Breast Strips

Pilgrim’s Southern Style Breast Strips evoke memories of growing up in a sleepy southern town. The crickets chirping, the moss hanging from the trees, the air humid and everything moving slow in the heat. And your grandmother’s delicious home cooking brought the entire family around the table on the weekends.

Our Southern Style Breast Strips feature a juicy piece of chicken with a breading just right to deliver that southern flair. Our special blend of spices and seasonings with the whole muscle goodness of white breast meat will please kids and old-timers alike.

Ideal as:

Appetizers
Snacks
Lunch or Dinner Entrées
Crowd Pleasers



Cooking Instructions:

Oven: Preheat oven to 350° F. Arrange frozen chicken breast fritters in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes until no pink remains or an internal temperature of 165° F as measured by use of a food thermometer placed in the thickest part of the chicken breast fritter.

Fryer: Heat oil to 350° F. Fry frozen chicken breast fritters for 6 minutes or an internal temperature of 165° F as measured by use of a food thermometer placed in the thickest part of the chicken breast fritter.

Due to variations in equipment, heating times and/or temperature may require adjustment. DO NOT MICROWAVE.



Nutritional Guide
Serving Size: 4 oz. (112g)
Calories per Serving: 190

Servings per Container: About 8
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6 g 9 %
Cholesterol 40 mg 13 %
Sodium 940 mg 39 %
Total Carbs 17 g 6 %
Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 %
Sugars 1 g
Protein 17 g





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Breakfast at Dinner: Buffalo Sirloin Steak w/ Eggs, Hash Browns, and Wheat Toast

Dinner Tonight: Breakfast for Dinner - Buffalo Sirloin Steak w/ Eggs, Hash Browns, and Wheat Toast.

The day started off with a light freezing rain. A lot of accidents early this morning and a lot roads were shutdown. By 10:00 this morning it was 35 degrees and everything melted. Turned to a decent day, mostly sunny and about 50 degrees. Puttered around the house doing a few things and then an afternoon of College Football. For dinner tonight Breakfast! I prepared a Buffalo Sirloin Steak w/ Eggs, Hash Browns, and Wheat Toast.

A good Breakfast for Dinner tonight sounded like a winner, and it was! I've been having a light Breakfast lately, so I've been wanting a full and healthy Breakfast. So tonight for dinner that's what I had, Buffalo Sirloin Steak w/ Eggs, Hash Browns, and Wheat Toast.






 I used a Wild idea Buffalo 5 oz. Petite Sirloin, the finest cuts of Buffalo around! I seasoned it with McCormick Grinder Sea Salt and Black Peppercorn. Heated up a small skillet on medium heat, adding 1 tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil as it was heating up. I then pan fried the Buffalo Sirloin, fried it about 4 minutes per side. It came out a perfect medium rare, nice char on the outside and a little pink in the middle. As I've said before Wild Idea Buffalo is most delicious tasting Buffalo Steak there is, bar none! I switched from using Beef to Buffalo several years ago. For me Beef doesn't come close to Buffalo, not to mention it's healthier than Beef also.

To go with my Steak I prepared one Egg Sunny Side Up, a serving of Simply Potatoes Hash Browns, and 2 slices of Toasted Klosterman Wheat Bread (Buttered with I Can't Believe It's Not Butter). Now this is a Breakfast! The Wild Idea Buffalo Steak ties everything together. Sometimes Breakfast is makes a mighty fine Dinner! For dessert later a Jello Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Pudding.

Wild Idea Buffalo 5 oz. Petite Top Sirloin Steak


Famous for their flavor, these juicy steaks are perfect for the grill. The small size makes for a great meal for one. 5 oz.





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Wild idea Buffalo Steak Cooking Times:

Length of cooking time depends on the thickness of steaks. Adjust to your personal preference.
* 1/2″ thick: 2 minutes each side.
* 1″ thick: 3 minutes first side, and 2 minutes second side for medium rare.
* 1½” thick: 4 minutes each side for medium rare.
For thicker cuts, increase cooking time by 1 minute per half inch per side, for medium rare.
Temperature Guide–Internal temperatures of meat:
* Rare – 130 degrees. Medium-rare – 140 degrees. Medium – 155 degrees.


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Cumin Spiced Monster Pork Chop w/ Smashed Potatoes and Roasted Asparagus

Today’s Menu: Cumin Spiced Monster Pork Chop w/ Smashed Potatoes and Roasted Asparagus

Our coldest morning in a while, about 34 degrees. I bought some Silk Light Chocolate Soy Milk the other day and have fell in love with this stuff! Ran some weekly scans on my computer and got my workout in. Then my Mom and myself went to see my Aunt who is in assisted living this afternoon.  For dinner tonight it's a Cumin Spiced Monster Pork Chop w/ Smashed Potatoes and Roasted Asparagus.

I just had one these Monster Pork Chops last week and it was so darn delicious I grabbed another one while at Kroger this morning. The good thing about the Chops is they are so big that there’s plenty leftover for my Breakfast the next morning! To prepare my Chop I’ll need; 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. To prepare it preheat oven to 400°. Combine all the ingredients; rub it all over the pork chop. Let stand 20 minutes. I had to increase the cooking time due to the size of the Chop. Start by heating the oil in a Cast Iron Skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork to pan; cook 4 minutes, browning both sides. From the stove to the oven and bake at 400° for 20 minutes until the thermometer registered 155° (slightly pink), turning after 5 minutes. Let stand 10 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 I prepared some Smashed Potatoes using Baby Gold Potatoes. To prepare them I cut each Potato in half. Then after putting them in a bowl I added a tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and then McCormick Grinder Sea Salt and Black Peppercorn, Dill, and Parsley. Mixed until all were coated. I then boiled them for 30 minutes. Then put them in a serving bowl and with a fork smashed them up. Added I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter and 2 slices of crumbled Turkey Bacon  and continued to smash and mix and serve. Been too long since I've had these. Then I some Asparagus Spears leftover so I prepared some Roasted Asparagus. To prepare the Asparagus I just needed Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Cloves Garlic (minced), Sea Salt, Freshly grated Black Pepper, Lemon Juice, and Shredded Parmesan Cheese. Then just bake them at 400 degrees for about 10 minutes. Hard to beat fresh Asparagus! For dessert later a Healthy Choice Dark Fudge Swirl Frozen Greek Yogurt.

Walnut Crusted Salmon w/ Brown Rice and Asparagus

Today's Menu: Walnut Crusted Salmon w/ Brown Rice and Asparagus

Had a shower or two overnight then it was a partly sunny cool Fall Day. Went to Kroger early this morning and picked up some produce and items that they had on sale. Stopped at the bank then back home. Tonight for Dinner I prepared a Walnut Crusted Salmon w/ Brown Rice and Asparagus.








The Walnut-Crusted Salmon recipe comes from an issue of Taste of Home Magazine. I came across it a while back, and now it’s my favorite Salmon recipe! I had purchased the Wild Caught Atlantic Salmon from Kroger and had it in the freezer. I let it thaw overnight in the fridge. I rinsed the fillet off in cold water and patted it dry with a paper towel. To prepare the Salmon I needed; Dijon mustard, honey, whole wheat bread (torn into pieces), finely chopped walnuts, canola oil, and dried thyme. Then I preheated the oven to 400°. Placed the Salmon on a baking sheet that was coated with cooking spray. Then mixed the mustard and honey together and brushed it over the salmon. Placed the bread in a food processor and pulsed until coarse crumbs formed, transferred to a small bowl. Stirred in the walnuts, oil and thyme and pressed it onto the salmon. Baked 12 minutes until the topping was lightly browned and the fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. I’ve left the original recipe along with the web link at the bottom of the post. If you’re a Salmon lover you have to try this recipe! The sweetness of the Honey and sharpness of the Dijon Mustard are perfect together. I love regular Baked Salmon but with the combo of all the ingredients it just makes the Salmon pop with flavor and a fantastic Crust.

For one side dish I microwaved some Uncle Ben's Natural Whole Grain Rice. It comes in a single serving microwavable container. Just heat for 45 seconds and serve! Rice comes out perfect, steaming hot and fluffy. I also prepared Roasted Asparagus. To prepare the Asparagus I just needed Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Cloves Garlic (minced), Sea Salt, Freshly grated Black Pepper, Lemon Juice, and Shredded Parmesan Cheese. Rinse clean the asparagus. Break the tough ends off of the asparagus and discard. Lay the asparagus spears out in a single layer in a baking dish or a foil-covered roasting pan. Drizzle olive oil over the spears, roll the asparagus back and forth until they are all covered with a thin layer of olive oil. (Alternatively you can put the asparagus and oil in a plastic bag, and rub the bag so that the oil gets evenly distributed.) Sprinkle with minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Rub over the asparagus so that they are evenly seasoned. Place pan in oven and cook for approximately 8-10 minutes, depending on how thick your asparagus spears are, until lightly browned and tender when pierced with a fork. Drizzle with a little fresh lemon juice and shredded Parm Cheese before serving.  One delicious dinner tonight! For dessert later a Jello Sugar Free Dark Fudge Pudding.








Walnut-Crusted Salmon

Ingredients:

4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
4 teaspoons honey
2 slices whole wheat bread, torn into pieces
3 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme





Directions:

Preheat oven to 400°. Place salmon on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Mix mustard and honey; brush over salmon. Place bread in a food processor; pulse until coarse crumbs form. Transfer to a small bowl. Stir in walnuts, oil and thyme; press onto salmon.
Bake 12-15 minutes or topping is lightly browned and fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. Yield: 4 servings.
Nutritional Facts
1 fillet equals 295 calories, 17 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 57 mg cholesterol, 243 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 22 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fat.



http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/walnut-crusted-salmon

Roasted Asparagus



INGREDIENTS
1 lb asparagus spears (thick spears are best for roasting)
1-2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Cloves Garlic, minced
Sea Salt
Freshly grated Black Pepper
Lemon Juice
Shredded Parmesan Cheese



Directions

1 Preheat oven to 400°F. Rinse clean the asparagus. Break the tough ends off of the asparagus and discard.
2 Lay the asparagus spears out in a single layer in a baking dish or a foil-covered roasting pan. Drizzle olive oil over the spears, roll the asparagus back and forth until they are all covered with a thin layer of olive oil. (Alternatively you can put the asparagus and oil in a plastic bag, and rub the bag so that the oil gets evenly distributed.) Sprinkle with minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Rub over the asparagus so that they are evenly distributed.
3 Place pan in oven and cook for approximately 8-10 minutes, depending on how thick your asparagus spears are, until lightly browned and tender when pierced with a fork. Drizzle with a little fresh lemon juice and shredded Parm Cheese before serving.
Yield: Serves 4.

Chili Spud and Grilled Cheese

Dinner Tonight: Chili Spud and Grilled Cheese

It's been pouring the rain since last night. Already Flood Warnings out for different areas around here. Not quite as humid out though. Just did some work on the computer, scans and deleting some old files and such. For dinner something a bit different, a Chili Spud and Grilled Cheese. A hearty but easily prepared meal.








For my Chili Spud I used a medium size Russet Potato with toppings and seasoning of; McCormick Grinder Sea Salt and Black Peppercorn, Dried Parsley, Chives, Hormel Turkey Chili with Beans, and Sargento Reduced Fat Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese. I started by adding the Chili to a small sauce pan and heating on medium until it was completely heated.  To prepare the Potato, I gave it a good wash and scrub and poked about a dozen holes in it all around the Potato. Then I microwaved it for 3 minutes and 15 seconds. With the Potato done I split it in the middle and seasoned it withe McCormick Grinder Sea Salt and Black Peppercorn. Topped it with Turkey Chili, sprinkled it with the Parsley and Chives, and topped it all with the Shredded Cheese! Now this one Awesome Potato!








Then for my Grilled Cheese I used Klosterman Wheat Bread and Sargento Ultra Thin Sharp Cheddar. I added a couple of pats of I Can't Believe It's Not Butter to a flat grill pan. As that melted took two slices of Klosterman Bread, added my Cheese between the slices and grilled it on the pan. Flipped over once and frying until both sides were golden brown and the Cheese was melted.Grilled Cheese is still and always will be one of the Classic Comfort Foods! Chili Spud and Grilled Cheese, very good dinner! For dessert later a Healthy Choice Dark Fudge Swirl Frozen Yogurt.









Sargento® Ultra Thin Sliced Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Once you try Sargento Ultra Thin slices, you’ll see why they were given the Nielsen Breakthrough Award, naming them a top innovative food product in 2014.


Our delicious and perfectly aged Sharp Cheddar, sliced ultra thin to add just the right amount of bold flavor to your favorite cold cut sandwiches, warm Panini or veggie wraps.


Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1Slice (11g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 45 From Fat 30
% Daily Value
Total Fat 3.5g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol  10mg 4%
Sodium  70mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate   %
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Sugars
Protein 3g


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