Showing posts with label Uncle Ben's. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Uncle Ben's. Show all posts

Friday, May 10, 2013

Cajun Spiced Seared Scallops w/ Brown Rice, Parmesan and Herb Red Potatoes,...


Dinner Tonight: Cajun Spiced Seared Scallops w/ Brown Rice, Parmesan and Herb Red Potatoes, and Baked Artisan Multi Grain Loaf




They confirmed today my Dad is coming home Saturday from the rehab center! He's been gone for a while now it's going to be nice to have him home. So for dinner tonight while at Kroger yesterday I purchased some Bay Scallops, which I haven't had in years! For Dinner; Cajun Spiced Seared Scallops w/ Brown Rice, Parmesan and Herb Red Potatoes, and Baked Artisan Multi Grain Loaf.





To prepare it I'll need; 1 pound of Bay Sea Scallops, 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning, 2 teaspoons Extra Zatarain's Cajun Seasoning, 2 teaspoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate for about 1 hour. Heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 teaspoons of butter in a large skillet over high heat. With tongs, arrange the scallops in the hot fat and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until nicely browned and your done! The Zatarain's Cajun Seasoning is fantastic on the Scallops, nice heat and seasoning but not overpowering where you can't enjoy the flavor of the Bay Scallops.
Virgin Olive Oil, 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt, Dash freshly Ground Peppercorn, 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and 2 teaspoons unsalted Butter. To prepare them is quick and easy first in a food storage bag, toss the scallops gently with the




For side dishes I prepared some Uncle Ben's Natural Whole Grain Brown Rice, not much to prepare it was the microwave single serving of Rice. The quick but still delicious way for Rice. I also prepared some more of the Idahoan Parmesan and Herb Red Potatoes. Second time I've had these and love them! I also baked up some more of the La Brea Bakery Take and Bake Artisan Multi Grain Loaf. I'll have to have the Bay Scallops more often! The Scallops paired with the Parm Red Potatoes and Brown Rice is perfect! For dessert later a Jello Sugar Free Double Chocolate Pudding.





Cajun Spiced Seared Scallops


Ingredients:

1 pound Bay Scallops, about 18 to 20
2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning
2 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
Dash freshly ground Peppercorn
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1 tablespoon Extara Virgin Olive Oil
2 teaspoons unsalted Butter
Preparation:

In a food storage bag, toss scallops gently with the Cajun seasoning, 2 teaspoons olive oil, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate for about 1 hour.
Heat the 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 teaspoons of butter in a large skillet over high heat. With tongs, arrange the scallops in the hot fat and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until nicely browned.







Idahoan Steakhouse Parmesan & Herb Red Potatoes

Idahoan Steakhouse Parmesan & Herb Red Potatoes start with world-famous Idaho® red potato slices in a premium cheese sauce, then finish with a real Parmesan cheese topping! These Steakhouse Parmesan & Herb potatoes will add premium restaurant quality flavor to any meal.


Oven Directions
In 1 1/2 qt casserole dish, combine potatoes, contents of sauce pouch, 2 Tbsp butter, and 1 3/4 cups boiling water.
Add 3/4 cup milk and stir to combine.
Bake uncovered at 450°F for 20 minutes. Sprinkle Parmesan topping on top of potatoes and bake another 5 min.
Let stand 5 minutes, then serve.


Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving Packaged Prepared
Calories 120 180
Calories from fat 25 70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g* 5% 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10% 25%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg 2% 7%
Sodium 540mg 23% 25%
Total Carbohydrates 20g 7% 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4% 4%
Sugars 2g
Protein 3g


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Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Baked Buffalo Chicken Breasts w/ Sautéed Asparagus, Quinoa/Brown Rice Medley,...


Today's Menu: Baked Buffalo Chicken Breasts w/ Sauteed Asparagus, Quinoa/Brown Rice (with Garlic) Medley, and Whole Grain Bread





Today is my Mom's 85th Birthday! I had a dozen Roses delivered to her and a while back I bought her a Heart Shaped Pendent Circled by small Roses and this year I gave her a matching Bracelet. I can never do enough for my Mom. I don't know if I would have been able to defeat cancer twice and survive a very serious accident without her. She's my best friend, she's my Mom! For dinner I prepared Baked Buffalo Chicken Breasts w/ Sauteed Asparagus, Quinoa/Brown Rice (with Garlic) Medley, and Whole Grain Bread.First time fixing the Baked Buffalo Chicken Breasts and preparing the Uncle Ben's Quinoa/Brown Rice (with Garlic) Medley.


To prepare my Chicken I needed 2 (4 ounce) Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, 4 Tablespoons favorite Wing Sauce (I used Kroger Wing Sauce), and 1/2 Cup Litehouse Lite Bleu Cheese Dressing/Dip which will be served as a side for dipping the Chicken. To start I Preheated the oven to 400°F. Then Sprayed large non-stick skillet and 8x8" baking dish with Pam cooking spray. Added the chicken to skillet & cooked 4-5 minutes each side until browned. Placed the chicken in dish and poured Wing Sauce over chicken and baked (uncovered) 20 minutes. I served it with Bleu Cheese Dressing. You can adjust the amount of Wing Sauce or Hot Sauce you use depending on the amount of Heat you like. The Chicken came out moist and with the right amount heat I like! The Litehouse Bleu Cheese Dressing just added that much more flavor!



For side dishes I prepared Sauteed Asparagus, Quinoa/Brown Rice (with Garlic) Medley, and Whole Grain Bread. To prepare the Asparagus using a skillet, saute over medium high heat, heat 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil and  add 1-2 finely chopped garlic cloves (depends on how much garlic you like) add the trimmed Asparagus. Sprinkle with Sea Salt and Pepper. I cooked the stalks about 7 minutes. When finished I sprinkled them with Shredded Parmesan Cheese. The Quinoa/Brown Rice (with Garlic) Medley was from Uncle Ben and was the first time I tried it and loved it! Easy to prepare, just heat in a microwave and it's ready. I also had Aunt Millie's Light Whole Grain Bread. For dessert later a Jello Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Pudding.







Baked Buffalo Chicken Breasts

Ingredients
2 (4 ounce) Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
4 Tablespoons favorite Wing Sauce (I used Kroger Wing Sauce)
1/2 Cup Lighthouse Lite Bleu Cheese Dressing/Dip


Directions
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Spray large non-stick skillet and 8x8" baking dish with cooking spray.
Add chicken to skillet & cook 4-5 minutes each side until browned. Place chicken in dish and
Pour Wing Sauce over chicken and bake (uncovered) 25 minutes.
Serve with Bleu Cheese Dressing.