One of America's Favorites - Biscuits and Gravy

Biscuits and gravy is a popular breakfast dish in the United States, especially in the South.

A serving of biscuits and gravy, accompanied by home fries

It consists of soft dough biscuits covered in either sawmill or sausage gravy, made from the drippings of cooked pork sausage, white flour, milk, and often (but not always) bits of sausage, bacon, ground beef, or other meat. The gravy is often flavored with black pepper.


American English and British English use the word “biscuit” to refer to two distinctly different modern foods. Early hard biscuits (North American: cookies) were derived from a twice-baked bread, whereas the North American biscuit is similar to a savoury European scone.

Early European settlers in the United States brought with them a simpler and easy style of cooking, most often based on meat, ground wheat and warmed with gravy. After the first pigs were carried from England to Jamestown, Virginia in 1608, they became popular as a home-grown edible animal.

The meal emerged as a distinct regional dish after the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), when stocks of foodstuffs were in short supply. Breakfast was necessarily the most substantial meal of the day in the South, for a person facing a day of work on the plantations. In addition, the lack of supplies and money meant it had to be cheap.

Restaurant chains specializing in biscuits and gravy are found in North Carolina, which has

Sausage gravy served atop biscuits

Biscuitville, and West Virginia, which has Tudor’s Biscuit World. In 2015 McDonald’s offered an all-day breakfast menu which served their traditional muffins in most of the United States, but limited biscuits mostly to the southeastern United States.

While biscuits and gravy generally refers to sausage gravy, it can also refer to egg gravy, made in one of two ways:

* by scrambling eggs in bacon grease (dripping), then adding flour and milk to make gravy, and adding crumbled bacon back to the mixture
* by making a basic roux, creating a brown gravy base, then whisking beaten eggs into the boiling gravy
Tomato gravy is white gravy mixed with crushed or diced tomatoes.

In some areas Biscuits and Gravy is also known as a gravy biscuit.

One of America's Favorites - Poached Egg

A poached egg in a Salad Niçoise

A poached egg is an egg that has been cooked, outside the shell, by poaching (or sometimes steaming), as opposed to simmering or boiling liquid.

This method of preparation is favored for eggs, as it can yield more delicately cooked eggs than cooking at higher temperatures such as with boiling water.





The egg is cracked into a cup or bowl of any size, and then gently slid into a pan of water at approximately 75 Celsius (167 °F) and cooked until the egg white has mostly solidified, but the yolk remains soft. The "perfect" poached egg has a runny yolk, with a hardening crust and no raw white remaining.

A single broken poached egg on 2 pieces of toast

Broken into water at the poaching temperature, the white will cling to the yolk, resulting in cooked egg white and runny yolk.

Any given chicken egg contains some egg white that is prone to dispersing into the poaching liquid and cooking into an undesirable foam. To prevent this, the egg can be strained beforehand to remove the thinner component of the egg white. A small amount of vinegar may also be added to the water, as its acidic qualities accelerate the poaching process. Stirring the water vigorously to create a vortex may also reduce dispersion.

The term "poaching" is used for this method but is actually incorrect. The egg is placed in a cup and suspended over simmering water, using a special pan called an "egg-poacher". This is usually a wide-bottomed pan with an inner lid, with holes containing a number of circular cups that each hold one egg, with an additional lid over the top. To cook, the pan is filled with water and brought to a simmer, or a gentle boil. The outer lid holds in the steam, ensuring that the heat surrounds the egg completely. The cups are often lubricated with butter in order to effect easy removal of the cooked egg, although non-stick egg poachers are also available.

The result is very similar to the traditional coddled egg, although these steamed eggs are often cooked for longer, and hence are firmer. Eggs so prepared are often served on buttered toast.

Poached eggs are used in the traditional American breakfast/brunch dish Eggs Benedict.

Eggs Benedict, a dish often served for breakfast or brunch.

Poached eggs are the basis for many dishes in Louisiana Creole cuisine, such as Eggs Sardou, Eggs Portuguese, Eggs Hussarde and Eggs St. Charles. Creole poached egg dishes are typically served for brunches.

Several cuisines include eggs poached in soup or broth and served in the soup. In parts of central Colombia, for instance, a popular breakfast item is eggs poached in a scallion/coriander broth with milk, known as changua or simply caldo de huevo ("egg soup").

The North African dish shakshouka consists of eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce.

In Italy poached eggs are typically seasoned with grated parmigiano reggiano and butter (or olive oil).

In Korean cuisine, poached eggs are known as suran (수란) and is topped with variety of garnishes such as chili threads, rock tripe threads, and scallion threads.

Turkish dish çılbır consists of poached eggs, yogurt sauce with garlic and butter with red peppers.

In India, fried eggs are most commonly called "poached," but are sometimes also known as bullseyes, as a reference to "bullseye" targets, or "half-boil" in Southern India, indicating that they are partly cooked. These eggs are "poached" in name only and so do not share the same preparation method as poached eggs in other countries.

Low-Carb Breakfast Recipes

From the EatingWell website and Magazine its Low-Carb Breakfast Recipes. If you have a form of Diabetes here's some great ideas to start your morning off right. Delicious and Healthy Low-Carb Breakfast Recipes with recipes including; Sous Vide Eggs, Egg and Bacon Cauliflower English Muffin Breakfast Sandwiches, and Goat Cheese and Fresh Herb Omelet. If you have Diabetes or just looking for a healthy and delicious recipe you have to check out the EatingWell website! So Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  http://www.eatingwell.com/

Low-Carb Breakfast Recipes
Find healthy, delicious low-carb breakfast recipes including low-carb pancakes, waffles and breakfast casserole. Healthier recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.


Sous Vide Eggs
A sous vide cooker gives these slow-cooked eggs a jammy, creamy center that resembles the perfect poached egg. Eat these eggs alone for a filling breakfast or snack, or serve them on toast or an English muffin for a simple eggs Benedict............


Egg and Bacon Cauliflower English Muffin Breakfast Sandwiches
Use English muffins made with riced cauliflower in place of wheat English muffins to make a tasty breakfast sandwich that's far lower in carbs than traditional versions. With the addition of a runny egg, crisp bacon, creamy avocado and juicy tomato, you have a satisfying healthy breakfast that will keep you full until lunch..........


Goat Cheese and Fresh Herb Omelet
The secret to this easy omelet recipe is choosing a really great goat cheese. Luckily most supermarkets have great chevre—Vermont Creamery and Laura Chenel are straightforward varieties you're likely to find. If you've got access to funky local options, bust them out for this quick breakfast recipe. Aside from the goat cheese, eggs and herbs, you need just a few pantry ingredients and 20 minutes for one of the best omelets you can make.........



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Healthy Bacon Recipes

From the EatingWell website and Magazine its Healthy Bacon Recipes. I love Bacon, who doesn't! So here's some Delicious and Healthy Bacon Recipes with recipes including; Bacon and Egg Breakfast Tacos, Slow-Cooked Baked Beans with Bacon, and Loaded Mashed Potato Pancakes. Find these recipes and more all at the EatingWell website. Plus you subscribe to one of my favorite Cooking Magazines, the EatingWell Magazine! So Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!   http://www.eatingwell.com/

Healthy Bacon Recipes

Find healthy, delicious bacon recipes including bacon and brussels sprouts. Healthier recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.


Bacon and Egg Breakfast Tacos
Breakfast tacos are quintessential morning eats in Austin, but with this breakfast taco recipe you can enjoy them wherever you are. The smoky, earthy ancho chile salsa is what makes these extra-special, though for a quicker weekday breakfast, feel free to swap in your favorite store-bought salsa........


Slow-Cooked Baked Beans with Bacon
It's easy to purchase baked beans in a can, but making your own in the slow cooker results in a rich and deliciously flavored side dish that you'll feel better about serving to guests........


Loaded Mashed Potato Pancakes
Turn your leftover mashed potatoes into delicious, savory, crispy pancakes, studded with Cheddar cheese, bacon and chives. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and some additional chives to make it extra-special.............



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One of America's Favorites - Ham and Eggs

Ham and eggs

Ham and Eggs is a dish combining various preparations of its main ingredients, ham and eggs. It has been described as a staple of "an old-fashioned American breakfast" and of the traditional English breakfast. It is also served as a lunch and dinner dish. Some notable people have professed an affinity with the dish, such as Duncan Hines and Henry Puyi. Similar dishes include bacon and eggs, Spanish eggs, the Denver omelette and Eggs Benedict.

The term "ham and eggs" and some variations of it have been used in various cultural contexts. It has been used as a slang term in the United States, and has also been used to refer to various entities and events in the United States.


Ham and eggs is a popular dish often served as a breakfast meal in the United States. It is also consumed as a dinner or supper dish, for example in parts of the Southern United States, and is sometimes served as a lunch dish. Eggs served with the dish can be fried, scrambled or poached.

Ham served with scrambled eggs

Additional ingredients such as tomatoes and seasonings, such as Herbes de Provence, are sometimes used. The dish can be prepared on a stovetop in a skillet or frying pan, and also baked or broiled in an oven.

The pan juices or gravy from the ham is sometimes drizzled atop the eggs to add flavor. The dish's quality can be enhanced by using high-quality ham and cooking the ingredients over low heat, which prevents overcooking. A recipe for country-style ham and eggs includes reducing cream in the pan after the ham and eggs have been cooked, and then dolloping it atop the dish. Ham and eggs can be accompanied with side dishes such as toast and hash browns, among others.

Bacon and eggs is a similar dish, as is Eggs Benedict, which is prepared using bacon, Canadian bacon or ham and poached eggs as main ingredients. Spanish eggs consists of ham and eggs served atop heavily seasoned boiled rice. Ham and eggs are two of the main ingredients in the Denver omelette.

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.

One of America's Favorites - Gravy

Mushroom Gravy on fries

Gravy is a sauce often made from the juices of meats that run naturally during cooking and thickened with wheat flour or corn starch for added texture. In the United States and Singapore, the term can refer to a wider variety of sauces. The gravy may be further colored and flavored with gravy salt (a simple mix of salt and caramel food coloring) or gravy browning (gravy salt dissolved in water) or ready-made cubes and powders can be used as a substitute for natural meat or vegetable extracts. Canned and instant gravies are also available. Gravy is commonly served with roasts, meatloaf, rice, and mashed potatoes.

* Brown gravy in is the name for a gravy made from the drippings from roasted meat or fowl. The drippings are cooked on the stove top at high heat with onions and/or other vegetables, then thickened with a thin mixture of water and either wheat flour or cornstarch.

* Chocolate gravy is a variety of gravy made with fat, flour, cocoa powder and sometimes a small amount of sugar.

* Cream gravy is the gravy typically used in biscuits and gravy and chicken fried steak. It is a variety of gravy that starts with the roux being made of meat and or meat drippings and flour. Milk is added and thickened by the roux; once prepared, black pepper and bits of mild sausage or chicken liver are sometimes added. Besides cream and sawmill gravy, common names include country gravy, white gravy, milk gravy, and sausage gravy.

* Egg gravy is a variety of gravy made starting with meat drippings (usually from bacon) followed by flour being used to make a thick roux. Water, broth, or milk is added and the liquid is brought back up to a boil, then salt and peppered to taste. A well-beaten egg is then slowly added while the gravy is stirred or whisked swiftly, cooking the egg immediately and separating it into small fragments in the gravy. Called rich man's gravy in some areas of the southern US.

* Giblet gravy has the giblets of turkey or chicken added when it is to be served with those types of poultry, or uses stock made from the giblets.

* Mushroom gravy is a variety of gravy made with mushrooms.

* Onion gravy is made from large quantities of slowly sweated, chopped onions mixed with stock or wine. Commonly served with bangers and mash, eggs, chops, or other grilled or fried meat which by way of the cooking method would not produce their own gravy.

Sausage gravy served atop a biscuits and gravy dish

* Red-eye gravy is a gravy made from the drippings of ham fried in a skillet/frying pan. The pan is deglazed with coffee, giving the gravy its name, and uses no thickening agent. This gravy is a staple of Southern United States cuisine and is usually served over ham, grits or biscuits.

* Vegetable gravy or vegetarian gravy is gravy made with boiled or roasted vegetables. A quick and flavorful vegetable gravy can be made from any combination of vegetable broth or vegetable stock, flour, and one of either butter, oil, or margarine. One recipe uses vegetarian bouillon cubes with cornstarch (corn flour) as a thickener (cowboy roux), which is whisked into boiling water. Sometimes vegetable juices are added to enrich the flavor, which may give the gravy a dark green color. Wine could be added. Brown vegetarian gravy can also be made with savory yeast extract like Marmite or Vegemite. There are also commercially produced instant gravy granules which are suitable for both vegetarians and vegans.


In United Kingdom and Ireland, a Sunday roast is usually served with gravy. It is commonly eaten with pork, chicken, lamb, or beef. It is also popular in different parts of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland to have gravy with just chips (mostly from a fish and chip shop).

In United Kingdom and Irish cuisine, as well as in the cuisines of Commonwealth countries like Australia, New Zealand, and some areas in Canada, the word gravy refers only to the meat based sauce derived from meat juices, stock cubes or gravy granules. Use of the word "gravy" does not include other thickened sauces. One of the most popular forms is onion gravy, which is eaten with sausages, Yorkshire pudding and roast meat.

Throughout the United States, gravy is commonly eaten with Thanksgiving foods such as turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing. One Southern United States variation is sausage gravy eaten with American biscuits. Another Southern US dish that has white gravy is chicken fried steak. Rice and gravy is a staple of Cajun and Creole cuisine in the southern US state of Louisiana.

Gravy is an integral part of the Canadian dish poutine. It uses a mix of beef and chicken stock as well as vinegar.

In many parts of Asia, particularly India, Malaysia, and Singapore, gravy is any thickened liquid part of a dish. For example, the liquid part of a thick curry may be referred to as gravy.

In the Mediterranean, Maghreb cuisine is dominated with gravy and bread-based dishes. Tajine and most Maghreb (Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia) dishes are derivatives of oil, meat and vegetable gravies. The dish is usually served with a loaf of bread. The bread is then dipped into the gravy and then used to gather or scoop the meat and vegetables between the index, middle finger and thumb, and consumed.

In gastronomy of Menorca, it has been used since the English influence during the 17th century in typical Menorcan and Catalan dishes, as for example macarrons amb grevi (pasta).

In Italian-American communities, particularly on the East Coast and around the Chicago area, the term "gravy", "tomato gravy", or "Sunday gravy" is used, but this refers to a tomato sauce rather than meat drippings mixed with a thickener. Used in this context, "gravy" is meant to be an English translation from the Italian sugo, which means sauce, as in sugo per pastasciutta. Whether certain sauces are referred to as "gravy" or "sauce" in Italian-American cuisine continues to be a source of debate and varies according to different family and community traditions.

Diabetic Breakfast Recipes

From the EatingWell website and Magazine its Diabetic Breakfast Recipes. Start your day off with a Delicious and Healthy Diabetic Breakfast Recipes with recipes like; Triple-Grain Flapjacks, Cinnamon Streusel Rolls, and Southwestern Waffle. Find these recipes and more all at the EatingWell website. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  http://www.eatingwell.com/

Diabetic Breakfast Recipes

Find healthy, delicious diabetic breakfast recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.

Triple-Grain Flapjacks
Cornmeal, rolled oats, and wheat flour are the trio of grains in these pancakes. Chopped dried cherries or cranberries are also good choices in place of the optional blueberries or currants........


Cinnamon Streusel Rolls
You don't have to make a special trip to the bakery when you can whip up a batch of these heavenly cinnamon streusel rolls at home............

Southwestern Waffle
This open-faced egg sandwich has a bit of southwestern flair with avocado and fresh salsa. And while you'd normally expect it served on toast or an English muffin, we've switched things up by serving it on a whole-grain waffle..........



* Click the link below to get all the Diabetic Breakfast Recipes
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Jennie - O Turkey Recipe of the Week - Turkey Sausage and Sassy Scrambled Eggs

This week's Jennie - O Turkey Recipe of the Week is - Turkey Sausage and Sassy Scrambled Eggs. Made using one of my favorites the JENNIE-O® Lean Turkey Breakfast Sausage Links. These links are so good and always taste so fresh! You'll also need; Butter, Egg Substitute, Bell Peppers, Green Onions, Hot Pepper Sauce, and Shredded Cheddar Cheese. No one will skip Breakfast with this recipe! You can find this recipe at the Jennie - O Turkey website. Enjoy and Make the SWITCH in 2019!  https://www.jennieo.com/

Turkey Sausage and Sassy Scrambled Eggs 
Spice up your breakfast or brunch with this carb-conscious Mexican recipe. Fluffy scrambled eggs mixed with fresh green onion and bell peppers pairs perfectly with savory lean turkey sausage.

INGREDIENTS

1 (12-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Lean Turkey Breakfast Sausage Links
2 tablespoons butter
2½ cups egg substitute or 10 eggs
½ cup diced red bell pepper
½ cup diced green onions
¾ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese


DIRECTIONS
1) Cook turkey sausage links as specified on the package. Always cook to well-done, 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
2) Meanwhile, in large skillet over medium-high heat melt butter. In medium bowl, beat together eggs, bell pepper, green onions and hot pepper sauce. Pour into skillet. Cook 3 minutes or until eggs are set; stirring occasionally.
3) Sprinkle with cheese and stir to combine. Serve with sausages
* Always cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION

PER SERVING

Calories 200
Protein 17g
Carbohydrates 2g
Fiber 1g
Sugars 1g
Fat 14g
Cholesterol 75mg
Sodium 590mg
Saturated Fat 7g
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Diabetic Egg Breakfast Recipes

From the EatingWell website and Magazine its Diabetic Egg Breakfast Recipes. Delicious and Healthy Diabetic Egg Breakfast Recipes. Start your morning off right with recipes like; Triple-Grain Flapjacks, Egg and Potato Breakfast, and Herbed Turkey Strata. Find these recipes and more all at the EatingWell website. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  http://www.eatingwell.com/


Diabetic Egg Breakfast Recipes

Find healthy, delicious diabetic egg breakfast recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.



Triple-Grain Flapjacks
Cornmeal, rolled oats, and wheat flour are the trio of grains in these pancakes. Chopped dried cherries or cranberries are also good choices in place of the optional blueberries or currants.....


Egg and Potato Breakfast
Make this a balanced breakfast of champions by sprinkling your potatoes with a little thyme or minced fresh dill and seasoning the egg substitute with ground black pepper and a pinch of sea salt.......


Herbed Turkey Strata
This breakfast strata is the perfect dish for your next breakfast gathering. Full of vegetables, turkey and fragrant herbs—each serving has 26 grams of protein to leave everyone feeling full and satisfied..........


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

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






I made a Breakfast sandwich to start my Sunday Morning off. I toasted a Thomas Light 100% Multi Grain English Muffin. Then I lightly fried 4 slices of (thin sliced) Boar's Head Sweet Slice Ham. As the Ham was cooking I scrambled some Egg Beater's Egg Whites and topped the Egg Whites with Sargento Off the Block Shredded Mozzarella. Piled all that on to the toasted English Muffin and I had one delicious Breakfast Sandwich! Outside today it was partly sunny and 28 degrees. After I ate I went to McDonald's and picked up Breakfast for Mom. After ward she went to Church. I did a few things around the house and then I laid back down for the afternoon. I had a very bad Sinus Headache. So not much going on. For dinner tonight its a Breakfast Menu! I prepared Eggs, Hash Browns, Turkey Sausage, and Whole Grain Toast.




Nothing like a hearty, healthy, and delicious Breakfast for Dinner too! I’ll need one Egg, Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns, a couple of Jennie – O Turkey Breakfast Sausage Links, and 2 slices of Aunt Millie’s Light Whole Grain Bread. First time I had found the Jennie - O Turkey Breakfast Sausage Links at Meijer in a while.








So I got out a couple of small skillets and got the toaster fired up. Heated up both skillets, sprayed
with Pam Cooking Spray in both and added Extra Light Olive Oil to one of them. In the skillet with no oil I started to fry the Jennie – O Turkey Sausage Links. The skillet with Oil, I prepared the Simply Potatoes Hash Browns. When both were cooked I put each one into separate bowls and set aside.







Then I started toasting the Bread. Next in the
skillet that had the Hashbrowns I fried my Egg. Seasoning the Egg with Morton’s Lite Salt and Ground Black Pepper. When the Toast was done I buttered both slices with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter. As the Egg was ready I grabbed a plate and plated everything! And what a Breakfast Dinner! Eggs, Hash Browns, Turkey Sausage, and Toast. For Dessert/Snack later a bowl of Skinny Pop – Pop Corn and a Diet Dr. Pepper to drink.









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:
STOVETOP 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%
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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 FactsSimply Pot
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

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Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Eat healthier.......


When possible use Canadian-style bacon. Ounce for ounce, it has 116 fewer calories than regular bacon.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Start you morning off right.......


Avoid breakfast cereals that are high in sugar and instead choose healthy breakfast options such as muesli, oatmeal, yogurt, low-fat milk, fresh fruit and whole grain breads.

Breakfast for Dinner: Thin Cut Pork Chops, Hash Browns, Scrambled Eggs, and Toast

Dinner Tonight: Breakfast for Dinner – Thin Cut Pork Chops, Hash Browns, Scrambled Eggs, and Toast




For Breakfast this morning I toasted a Thomas Light 100% Multigrain English Muffin and topped the halves with Smucker’s Sugarless Blackberry Jam. Also had my morning cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. After Breakfast I had to go to the local Kroger up the road for a couple of items for Mom then stopped by McDonald’s to pick up Breakfast for her. Did a couple loads of laundry. Then got the cart out and did some yard work; cleaned off the deck and driveway areas and raked more leaves. Ton of leaves right now! For Dinner tonight Breakfast! I prepared Thin Cut Pork Chops, Hash Browns, Scrambled Eggs and Toast.


I had 1 package of Thin Cut Pork Loin Chops I bought from Meijer in the freezer. I had sat the bag in the fridge overnight to thaw. Along with the Chops I’ll be using; 2 Eggs (Scrambled), Simply Potatoes Garlic and Herb Hash Browns, and 2 slices Aunt Millie’s Light Whole Grain Bread Buttered with I Can't Believe It's Not Butter.








To prepare the Chops; I seasoned with McCormick’s Smokehouse Maple Seasoning. First time trying this Seasoning. Some of the ingredients are Brown Sugar, Molasses, Garlic, Onions, and Paprika. Perfect for Pork, Chicken, or Salmon. Next i grabbed a skillet and gave a spray of Pam Non Stick Cooking Spray and added a tablespoon of Extra Light Olive Oil. Heated on medium heat. When the skillet was ready added the Chops. I just cooked them about 2 1/2 minutes per side. Being thin cut, it didn’t take them long to cook. It was a good size package so we froze the ones left. The Chops turned out delicious! Moist and the McCormick Smokehouse Maple Seasoning was perfect for the Pork.


Then for a side I prepared some Simply Potatoes Garlic and Herb Hash Browns. Seasoned them with Salt and Pepper and served them sprinkled with Sargento Reduced Fat Shredded Sharp Cheddar.











As both the Chops and Hash Browns were finishing I then made the Scrambled Eggs. As soon as the

Hash Browns were done I removed them from the skillet and used this skillet for my Eggs. I used 2 Medium Size Eggs; also  Sargento Reduced Fat Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Sea Salt, and Ground Black Pepper. To prepare them In a small bowl, whisked the Eggs and add just a splash of water. Added the Eggs, to the all ready heated skillet and cooked. Flipped the Eggs a couple of times and turned the heat off and finished the Eggs. When done I sprinkled the Scramble with some Sargento Reduced Fat Shredded Cheese. Finally I toasted a couple of slices of Aunt Millie’s Light Whole Grain Bread, lightly Buttered with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter. Wow, nothing like a good Breakfast for Dinner! For Dessert later a bowl of Del Monte Sliced Peaches.







Simply Potatoes Garlic and Herb Hash Browns

Simply Potatoes Garlic and Herb Hash Browns have just the right amount of delicate seasoning and they fry up perfectly to a crisp, golden brown because they’re made from fresh potatoes. They’re always fresh, never frozen so you don’t have to worry about freezer burn. No need to peel, shred and season, we’ve done it all just for you.

* Fresh, never frozen, potatoes.
* Prepared for you to save time and energy.
* Seasoned with garlic and herbs








MCCORMICK GRILL MATES SMOKEHOUSE MAPLE SEASONING
Flavor You Can See! Shake on this smoky sweet blend of coarsely ground spices to liven up the

flavor of chicken, pork, and salmon.
USAGE TIPS
Shake 1 tablespoon Seasoning per 1 pound chicken, pork or salmon before grilling or broiling.

FULL INGREDIENTS
SALT, CANE SUGAR, BROWN SUGAR, MOLASSES (REFINERY SYRUP, CANE MOLASSES, CARAMEL COLOR), GARLIC, ONION, SPICES (INCLUDING PAPRIKA, CHILI PEPPER), ORANGE PEEL, RED BELL PEPPER, MAPLE SYRUP & NATURAL FLAVOR (INCLUDING SMOKE).

Wild Idea Recipe of the Week – Breakfast Sausage and Egg Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwiches

You can start your mornings off with not only a delicious Breakfast Sandwich but also a healthy one! It’s this week’s Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe of the Week – Breakfast Sausage and Egg Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwiches. Made with Wild Idea Breakfast Sausage. Add some eggs, cheese, and the Buttermilk Biscuit and you are set! Another delicious Buffalo recipe from Jill O’Brien of Wild Idea Buffalo. You can find this recipe along with all the other delicious recipes and order any of the Wild Idea Buffalo Products from the Wild Idea Buffalo website! Enjoy and Eat Healthy! http://wildideabuffalo.com/

Breakfast Sausage and Egg Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwiches

My mothers buttermilk biscuits, made with fresh, homemade buttermilk, were a family favorite. What makes them even better is Wild Idea’s Buffalo Breakfast Sausage, a farm fresh egg, and cheddar cheese! You will have not only a tasty sandwich, but the energy to start your day. These are great for kids of all ages, and for when you are on the go!

Ingredients:
1 – pound Wild Idea Breakfast Sausage

1 – tablespoon oil
4 – ounces cheese, slice
4 – farm fresh or organic eggs
4 – buttermilk biscuits
salt & pepper
butter

Preparation:
1) Portion out Wild Idea Buffalo Breakfast Sausage into four patties.
2) Brush sauté pan with a little oil, over medium heat, and place patties into heated pan. Cook for about 4 minutes on each side. During the last two minutes of cooking, add the cheese slices and cover the pan to melt cheese.
3) While sausage is cooking, heat remaining oil in sauté pan, over medium heat and add your eggs. Season with salt and pepper, cover, and cook until the yolk is medium, about 4 minutes. This will make for a soft, but not runny or hard yolk.
4) To assemble, butter the warm biscuits with butter, top with cheesy sausage patty and egg.

Buttermilk Biscuits (makes about 12 biscuits, but is determined by size of biscuit cutter)
Terrific warm with butter & jam!

Ingredients:
2 – cups unbleached flour

1 – tablespoon sugar
4 – teaspoons baking powder
½ – teaspoon salt
½ – cup butter, chilled, sliced
1 – dollop real mayonnaise
½ – cup buttermilk

Preparation:Wild Idea
1) In mixing bowl, whisk together dry ingredients.
2) Cut in the butter, until mixture is course crumbles.
3) Add the mayonnaise and the buttermilk and mix until just incorporated.
4) Place dough on lightly floured surface and knead, about 20 times.
5) Roll out to 1” thick and cut with biscuit cutter, pressing down, but not twisting.
6) Bake at 450°, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown.

http://wildideabuffalo.com/blogs/recipes/93320513-breakfast-sausage-egg-buttermilk-biscuit-sandwiches

One of America's Favorites - Biscuits

Biscuits

A biscuit in the United States and parts of Canada, is a variety of small baked goods with a firm browned crust and a soft interior. They are made with baking powder or baking soda as a chemical leavening agent rather than yeast. They are similar to British scones or the bannock from the Shetland Isles.

Biscuits, soda breads, and cornbread, among others, are often referred to collectively as "quick breads", to indicate that they do not need time to rise before baking.


Although the American English and British English use the same word to refer to two distinctly different modern foods, early hard biscuits (North American: cookies), were derived from a simple, storable version of bread. The word "biscuit" itself originates from the medieval Latin word 'biscoctus', meaning "twice-cooked".

The modern Italian baked goods known as biscotti (also meaning "twice-cooked" in Italian) most closely resemble the Medieval Latin item and cooking technique.

In the Hispanic world a bizcocho refers to an array of differing baked goods depending on the country, from Spain and throughout Hispanic America. In the Philippines, a biskotso (also spelled "biscocho"), derived from a word used by the Spanish conquerors, refers to a type of garlic bread.

The definitive explanation for the differences in the usage of "biscuit" in the English speaking world is provided by Elizabeth David in English Bread and Yeast Cookery, in the chapter "Yeast Buns and Small Tea Cakes" and section "Soft Biscuits". She writes,

It is interesting that these soft biscuits are common to Scotland and Guernsey, and that the term biscuit as applied to a soft product was retained in these places, and in America, whereas in England it has completely died out.

Early European settlers in the United States brought with them a simple, easy style of cooking, most often based on ground wheat and warmed with gravy.

The biscuit emerged as a distinct food type in the early 19th century, before the American Civil War. Cooks created a cheaply produced addition for their meals that required no yeast, which was expensive and difficult to store. With no leavening agents except the bitter-tasting pearlash available, beaten biscuits were laboriously beaten and folded to incorporate air into the dough which expanded when heated in the oven causing the biscuit to rise. In eating, the advantage of the biscuit over a slice of bread was that it was harder, and hence kept its shape when wiping up gravy in the popular combination biscuits and gravy.

In 1875, Alexander P. Ashbourne patented the first biscuit cutter. It consisted of a board to roll the biscuits out on, which was hinged to a metal plate with various biscuit cutter shapes mounted to it.


Southern chefs may have had an advantage in creating biscuits. Northern American all-purpose flours, mainly grown in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois, are made from the hard spring wheats that grow in the North's cold-winter climate. Southern American bleached all-purpose flours, originally grown in the Carolinas, Georgia and Tennessee before national food distribution networks, are made from the soft winter wheat that grows in the warm southern summer. This summer growth results in wheat that has less protein, which is more suited to the creation of quick breads, as well as cookies, cakes and muffins.

Pre-shaped ready-to-bake biscuits can be purchased in supermarkets, in the form of small refrigerated cylindrical segments of dough encased in a cardboard can. These refrigerator biscuits were patented by Ballard and Ballard in 1931.

Biscuits can be prepared for baking in several ways. The dough can be rolled out flat and cut into

Open biscuit with honey being drizzled in it

rounds, which expand when baked into flaky-layered cylinders. If extra liquid is added, the dough's texture changes to resemble stiff pancake batter so that small spoonfuls can be dropped into the baking sheet to produce "drop biscuits", which are more amorphous in texture and shape.

Large drop biscuits, because of their size and rough exterior texture, are sometimes referred to as "cat head biscuits". A common variation on basic biscuits is "cheese biscuits", made by adding grated Cheddar or American cheese to the basic recipe.

Home cooks may use refrigerator biscuits for a quicker alternative to rolled or drop biscuits. Refrigerator biscuits can even be cooked over a campfire on a stick.

A sweet biscuit layered or topped with fruit (typically strawberries), juice-based syrup, and cream is called shortcake. A type of biscuit called an "angel biscuit" contains yeast as well, as do those made with a sourdough starter.

While there are many different ways to prepare and top biscuits, the ingredients from recipe to recipe are generally the same. Most recipes will call for all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, either milk or buttermilk, and either butter or shortening (about half will also call for a small amount of sugar as well). The amount of each ingredient will vary for each recipe much the general concept is the same for these simple baked goods.

Diabetic Dish of the Week - HOMEMADE BREAKFAST SAUSAGE

This week's Diabetic Dish of the Week is - HOMEMADE BREAKFAST SAUSAGE. Homemade Breakfast Sausage that is healthier, lighter in sodium and fat, and 0 carbs. Start the morning off the Healthy Way! The recipe is from the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. The Diabetic Gourmet site has a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, check it out today! Enjoy and eat Healthy in 2018!  https://diabeticgourmet.com/


HOMEMADE BREAKFAST SAUSAGE
Make homemade breakfast sausage that is healthier and lighter in sodium and fat. Serve these zero carb sausage patties with your breakfast or brunch – or as part of a breakfast sandwich. You can even make them ahead of time and store in the freezer until ready to use (just thaw and heat in a skillet or microwave). This is a diabetic and keto diet friendly recipe.

Recipe Yield: 8

Ingredients

1 Pound Ground Pork, Lean
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Rosemary
1/8 Teaspoon Ground Thyme
1/8 Teaspoon Dried Marjoram, Crushed
1/8 Teaspoon Pepper
1/8 Teaspoon Salt
Directions

Combine all ingredients; mix well.
Place in an air-tight container.
Chill in the refrigerator 4 to 24 hours to allow flavors to blend.
Shape into 1/2-inch thick patties.
In skillet cook patties over medium heat about 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until done.
Alternative Cooking Method: To broil, place patties on an unheated rack in broiler pan. Broil 5-inches from heat about 5 minutes on each side.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:

Calories: 120
Fat: 8 grams
Saturated Fat: 3 grams
Sodium: 65 milligrams
Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
Protein: 10 grams
Carbohydrates: 0 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/homemade-breakfast-sausage

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Freeze..............


For a quick and healthy breakfast, make waffles and pancakes ahead of time, then freeze them. When you and your family are ready to eat, pop them in the toaster to reheat. This hint saves both time and money.

Bison Steak, Eggs, Hash Browns, and Toast Breakfast is served - For Dinner!

Dinner Tonight: Bison Steak, Eggs, Hash Browns, and Toast Breakfast




To start my Sunday off I just had a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. After my Tea I went and picked up Breakfast for Mom at McDonald's. Finished up some light cleaning around the house. Then after
Lunch went and got gas and went to the ATM. On the way home I stopped by a friend of mine I hadn't seen in a while, good catching up! Lot of rain on and off throughout the day. Felt like having a Big Breakfast for Dinner tonight. I prepared a Bison Fillet, an Egg Sunny Side Up, Hash Browns, and Toast!




For my Steak I fried up a SayersBrook 4 oz. Bison Fillet Mignon. I just seasoned it with some
McCormick Grinder Sea Salt and Peppercorn Medley. I then grabbed a small skillet, sprayed it with Pam Cooking Spray, and added a 1/2 tablespoon of Extra Light Olive Oil. Heated it on medium heat. Fried the first side 3 minutes and flipped it over and cooked it another 2 minutes. I it came out a perfect medium rare! It was so tender and juicy.






Next I used the same skillet and I prepared a Sunny Side Up Egg. Fried it on medium low, seasoned with Morton’s Lite Salt and Ground Black Pepper.












As the the Steak and Egg were cooking, in another skillet I prepared some Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns. I love these, I could have them every day! Again I used a small skillet, sprayed it with Pam Cooking Spray, added 1 tablespoon of Extra Light Olive Oil, and heated it on medium heat. I fried these for 14 minutes. When done I sprinkled some Sargento Reduced Fat Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese.








Finally I toasted a couple of slices of Aunt Millie’s Light Whole Grain Bread. Topped them with
some I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter. Had a glass of 2% White Milk to drink. I had one hearty Comfort Food Dinner tonight! For Dessert/Snack later a bowl of Skinny Pop – Pop Corn and a Coke Zero to drink.










SayersBrook Bison Petite Filet Mignon (1 lb)
Cut from bison tenderloins, these are, by far, the most tender of buffalo steaks. This is a boneless,

premium cut sure to give you the ultimate dining experience. Each steak is hand-trimmed so that virtually all of the surface fat is removed. Season them to taste and prepare them medium rare to appreciate the best that nature has to offer. You deserve it! You're getting a steak that is 99% fat free, they won't shrink as much as beef so you're getting more edible steak for your money. 4 (4 oz) Petite Filets.
The most tender of buffalo steaks. 4 (4 oz) Petite Filets.
http://www.sayersbrook.com/bison-petite-filet-mignon-1-lb/




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 FactsSimply Pot
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?p

Low-Carb Breakfast Recipes

From the Diabetic Living Online website its - Low-Carb Breakfast Recipes. Delicious and Low-Carb Breakfast Recipes like; Knife-and-Fork Breakfast Burrito, Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes, and Egg and Potato Casserole. Find these recipes and more all at the Diabetic Living Online website. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2018!  http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/

Low-Carb Breakfast Recipes

Whether you crave a homemade muffin, a brunch dish for company, or crisp hash browns, you'll find it in this collection of diabetic breakfast favorites, most with carb counts of 20 grams or less per serving.


Knife-and-Fork Breakfast Burrito
If you're in the mood for Mexican, give this low-carb recipe a try. The eggs are cooked in a thin layer and become the shell, replacing regular, carb-laden tortillas. Healthy black beans provide 4 grams of fiber..........


Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes
The serving size is two delicious pancakes for 22 grams of carb. The soluble fiber in buckwheat is digested slowly, helping to prevent blood sugar spikes...........


Egg and Potato Casserole
This company-worthy casserole makes our low-carb cut with 22 grams per serving. By using Canadian-style bacon and lower-fat dairy products, calories stay in check, too........



* Click the link below to get all the Low-Carb Breakfast Recipes
http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/diabetic-recipes/breakfast/low-carb-breakfast-recipes