Grilled Sirloin Steak w/ Mashed Potatoes & Brown Gravy, Kicked Up Chili Beans, and...

Dinner Tonight: Grilled Sirloin Steak w/ Mashed Potatoes & Brown Gravy, Kicked Up Chili Beans, and Harvest Grain Bread



I found some Sirloin Steaks hiding out in back of the freezer this morning and I knew I had found my dinner! I normally have Bison Sirloin but I'll go with the Beef this time. I seasoned it with Sea Salt and ground Black Pepper. I grilled it on medium high for about 4 minutes per side, medium rare. Grill marks, pink in the center, and juicy one tasty steak!

I had 2 sides Mashed Potatoes & Gravy and Kicked Up Chili Beans. The Potatoes were Idahoan Homestyle Mashed Potatoes that I topped with some of the Heinz Beef Gravy. For the Beans I used Joan of Arc Spicy Chili Beans and added Jack Daniel’s BBQ Sauce, Crumbled Turkey Bacon Bits, Splenda Brown Sugar, and a few dashes of Frank’s Red Hot Sauce. I left the recipe at the end of the post. I also had a slice of Meijer Bakery Harvest Grain Bread. For dessert later a Skinny Cow Fudge Pop.


Kicked Up Chili Beans

Ingredients:

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

Directions:

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

Pulled Pork Barbecue Sandwich w/ Kicked Up Chili Beans and Smashed Potatoes

Today's Menu: Pulled Pork Barbecue Sandwich w/ Kicked Up Chili Beans and Smashed Potatoes


Nothing like a stick to your ribs Pork BBQ with all the sides to warm up a cold windy day! I used Montgomery Inn Hardwood Smoked Pulled Pork w/ Barbecue Sauce. Those of you not familiar with Montgomery Inn it's one of the original Barbecue and Ribs Restaurant in the Cincinnati area. It has some of the finest food, love them Ribs, anywhere! They also sell their Ribs and Pulled Pork and Chicken at all Kroger's. So when I'm in the mood for the Pulled Pork I almost always use the Montgomery Inn brand. Anyway you just heat it in a medium sauce pan until it's warmed and you have BBQ. It's the perfect combination of the Pork and the mouth watering Montgomery Inn Sauce that makes this so delicious! Plus it's only 110 calories and 8 carbs per serving. I served it on a Healthy Life Whole Grain Bun.

I had two sides, Kicked Up Chili Beans and Smashed Potatoes. For the Beans I used Joan of Arc Spicy Chili Beans and added Jack Daniel’s BBQ Sauce, Crumbled Turkey Bacon Bits, Splenda Brown Sugar, and a few dashes of Frank’s Red Hot Sauce. I left the recipe at the end of the post. To make the Smashed Potatoes I used Green Giant Klondike Petite Gourmet Potatoes. 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 Dill, Sea Salt, Black Peppercorn, and Parsley and 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. Also had a Peach Tea Diet Snapple. For dessert later a Jello Sugar Free Chocolate Pudding topped with Cool Whip Free.



Kicked Up Chili Beans

Ingredients:

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

Directions:

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

Crock Pot Baby Back Ribs w/ Kicked Up Chili Beans, Au Gratin Potatoes, and...

Dinner Tonight:: Crock Pot BBQ Baby Back Ribs w/ Kicked Up Chili Beans, Au Gratin Potatoes, and Whole Grain Bread

It's a cold and windy winter's day around here today but it's warm and cozy inside with the aroma of ribs in the air! I had purchased some Pork Loin Back Ribs at Kroger earlier this week and decided to have them today. I seasoned the Ribs with JB’s Fat Boy Premium Rub and then brushed a half a bottle of JB’s Fat Boy Haugwaush Bar B Cue Sauce. I cooked the ribs for 8 hours on low in the crock pot. After 5 hours I applied the other half of Haugwaush to the Ribs.  The ribs came out perfect! Tender fall off the bone delicious. No knife needed as the bones could be removed by just pulling on them. This is my favorite way to fix ribs.

For the Beans I used Joan of Arc Spicy Chili Beans and added Jack Daniel’s BBQ Sauce, Crumbled Turkey Bacon Bits, Splenda Brown Sugar, and a few dashes of Frank’s Red Hot Sauce. I left the recipe at the end of the post. I used Idaohan Potatoes Au Gratin which are very easy to fix and are just as good as homemade but with less calories and carbs. You can prepare them on the stove or by baking which is what I did. I also left the product description for the Potatoes below. We also had Healthy Life Whole Grain Bread. For dessert later a Jello Sugar Free Chocolate Pudding topped with Cool Whip Free.

Kicked Up Chili Beans

Ingredients:

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

Directions:

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


Idahoan Potatoes Au Gratin Casserole

Product Description

There’s no better way to start a savory Au Gratin homestyle casserole than with world-famous Idaho® potatoes, which is why you’ll taste only 100% grown-in-Idaho potatoes in this rich & cheesy side. For family meals or for special occasions, this cheesy, delicious dish is sure to please.

Preparation Instruction
Oven Directions

Best for Golden Browning

    *PREHEAT oven to 450°F. COMBINE potatoes and sauce mix in 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
    *STIR in 1 1/2 cups boiling water, 3/4 cup milk, and 1 1/2 Tbsp. margarine or butter with whisk.
    *BAKE uncovered for 25 minutes or until top is golden brown and potatoes are tender (sauce will thicken slightly when cooling).
    *Remove from oven and let stand a few minutes before serving.
    BAKING NOTES: To prepare 2 casseroles at once, double all ingredients, increase baking dish size accordingly, and bake about 30 min. To bake potatoes and roast meat at the same time, bake at 375°F for about 45 min; 350°F for about 50 min; or 325°F for about 60 min.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving     Unprepared     Prepared
Calories     100     160
Calories from fat     10     60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g*     2%     9%
Saturated Fat 0g     0%     8%
Trans Fat 0g          
Cholesterol 0mg     0%     2%
Sodium 590mg     25%     28%
Total Carbohydrates 20g     7%     8%
Dietary Fiber 1g     4%     4%
Sugars 2g          
Protein 2g

    

Crock Pot Baby Back Ribs w/ Kicked Up Chili Beans and White Shoepeg Corn

Dinner Tonight: Crock Pot BBQ Baby Back Ribs w/ Kicked Up Chili Beans and White Shoepeg Corn


Had some more of the Crock Pot BBQ Baby Back Ribs! I went to Kroger early this morning and purchased 2 lbs. of Pork Baby Back Ribs and had the Meat Department cut the racks into Riblets for me, they looked beautiful! While I had the crock pot warming up on high I seasoned the Riblets with JB’s Fat Boy Premium Rub. I then brushed a half a bottle of JB’s Fat Boy Haugwaush Bar B Cue Sauce. I cooked the ribs for 8 hours on low in the crock pot. After 5 hours I applied the other half of Haugwaush to the Ribs.  About midway through the aroma of those ribs were all through the house, just like last time! The ribs came out perfect! Tender fall off the bone delicious. No knife needed as the bones could be removed by just pulling on them. i think I've found my favorite way to fix ribs!

For the Beans I used Joan of Arc Spicy Chili Beans and added Jack Daniel’s BBQ Sauce, Crumbled Turkey Bacon Bits, Splenda Brown Sugar, and a few dashes of Frank’s Red Hot Sauce. I left the recipe at the end of the post. Along with the Beans we had Pict Sweet White Shoepeg Corn. Dessert later perhaps a slice of Pillsbury Nut Quick Bread.

Kicked Up Chili Beans

Ingredients:

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

Directions:

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

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

Dinner Tonight: Hot Dogs w/ Kicked Up Chili Beans




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



Ingredients:

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

Directions:

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

Turkey Joes w/ Blue Cheese and Kicked Up Spicy Chili Beans

Today’s Menu: Turkey Joes w/ Blue Cheese and Kicked Up Spicy Chili Beans



Hot, Healthy, and some great leftovers! I used Jennie – O Extra Lean Ground Turkey. While browning the Turkey I seasoned it with McCormick Ground Smoked Cunin, Ground Thyme, McCormick Grinder Sea Salt and Black Peppercorn. Served on a Healthy Life Whole Grain Sandwich Bun topped with Murray's Mayfield Crumbled Blue Cheese. The full recipe follows at the end of the post. As a side I had Kicked Up Spicy Chili Beans, this recipe also follows at the end of the post, and a 1/2 serving of some Bob Evans Glazed Apples that I had left over. For my Beans I used Joan of Arc Spicy Chili Beans. The good part there’s plenty left for some great leftovers! For dessert/snack later a bag of Jolly Time Mini Bag of Pop Corn.


Sloppy Turkey Joes

Ingredients
Ground Smoked Cunin, Sea Salt, Pepper to taste
1 pkg. McCormick Sloppy Joe Seasoning Mix
1 lb. Lean Ground Turkey
1 can (6 oz.) Tomato Paste *
1¼ cups Water
Crumbled Blue Cheese for topping
Healthy Life Whole Grain Sandwich Buns

Directions:

Brown Turkey in large skillet on medium-high heat, seasoning to taste. Drain fat.
STIR in Seasoning Mix, tomato paste and water.
BRING to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve on buns top Turkey with Crumbled Blue Cheese.

* Substitution: Use 1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce in place of tomato paste and water.

Kicked Up Chili Spicy Beans

Ingredients:

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

Directions:

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

Turkey Joes w/ Blue Cheese and Kicked Up Spicy Chili Beans

Dinner Tonight: Turkey Joes w/ Blue Cheese and Kicked Up Spicy Chili Beans




I used Jennie - O Extra Lean Ground Turkey. While browning I seasoned the Turkey with McCormick Ground Smoked Cumin, McCormick Grinder Sea Salt and Black Peppercorn. Served on an Healthy Life Whole Grain Sandwich Bun topped with Crumbled Blue Cheese. The full recipe follows at the end of the post. As a side I had Kicked Up Spicy Chili Beans, this recipe also follows at the end of the post. For my Beans I used Joan of Arc Spicy Chili Beans. The good part there's plenty left for some great leftovers! For dessert/snack later a bag of Jolly Time Mini Bag of Pop Corn.

Sloppy Turkey Joes

Ingredients
Ground Smoked Cumin, Sea Salt, Pepper to taste
1 pkg. McCormick Sloppy Joe Seasoning Mix
1 lb. Lean Ground Turkey
1 can (6 oz.) Tomato Paste *
1¼ cups Water
Crumbled Blue Cheese for topping
Healthy Life Whole Grain Sandwich Buns

Directions:

Brown Turkey in large skillet on medium-high heat, seasoning to taste. Drain fat.
STIR in Seasoning Mix, tomato paste and water.
BRING to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve on buns top Turkey with Crumbled Blue Cheese.

* Substitution: Use 1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce in place of tomato paste and water.

Kicked Up Chili Spicy Beans

Ingredients:

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

Directions:

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

Montgomery Inn Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich w/ Chili Beans

Dinner Tonight: Montgomery Inn Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich w/ Chili Beans


I warmed some of the Montgomery Inn Pulled Pork BBQ for dinner tonight. The BBQ is some of the best you can buy. The Pork is tender and tasty an d the Sauce is fantastic. A big plus for me is the 110 calories and a low 8 carbs! Very easy to fix. Just unthaw and heat in a medium size pan, stirring often. Served it on a Healthy Life Sandwich Whole Grain Bun. I had a side of Joan of Arc Spicy Chili Beans that I had added Crumbled Turkey Bacon, 5 dashes of Frank's Hot Sauce, 1/3 cup Jack Daniel's Honey BBQ Sauce, and 1/2 Tablespoon of Splenda Brown Sugar. For dessert later a Yoplait Delight Chocolate Eclair Parfait.

Grilled BBQ Chicken Breast w/ Chili Beans and Boiled Sliced New Potatoes

Dinner Tonight: Grilled BBQ Chicken Breast w/ Chili Beans and Boiled Sliced New Potatoes

A little one day break in the weather so I fired the grill up, still hot but less humid today. I purchased three beautiful Chicken Breasts earlier this morning and I knew I had to get the grill going! While at Kroger I got a bottle of JB's Fat Boy Sticky Stuff Poultry BBQ Sauce. You have to try JB'S Fat Boy BBQ Sauces and Rub these are just too good!
Anyway I lightly Salt and Peppered the breasts and started grilling them. I turned them 3 times and basted them each time I flipped them over. You can't beat the taste of any meat when you grill it. Grill marks and a little bit of a char, can't beat it! With the Chicken I had sides of some Kicked Up Chili Beans and Boiled Sliced New Potatoes. For the Beans I used Joan of Arc Spicy Chili Beans and added Jack Daniel’s BBQ Sauce, Crumbled Turkey Bacon Bits, and a few dashes of Frank’s Red Hot Sauce. The Potatoes were leftover from yesterday so I just warmed them up and they were ready. For dessert/snack later tonight I'm going to have Chips in Rice Chips with some Kroger Brand Organic Black Bean and Corn Salsa.

Bison Sirloin Steak and Sauteed Mushrooms w/ Sliced New Potatoes and..

Dinner Tonight: Bison Sirloin Steak  and Sauteed Mushrooms w/ Sliced New Potatoes and Chili Beans


Had a Bison Sirloin Steak. Seasoned it with McCormick Grinder Steakhouse Seasoning and fried in Extra Virgin Olive Oil on medium heat for 4 minutes per side. Topped with Sauteed Mushrooms that I lightly fried in Extra Virgin Olive Oil and seasoned with Thyme, Parsley, Minced Garlic, and Sea Salt. For sides I boiled some Sliced New Potatoes and had Chili Beans. I used Joan of Arc Spicy Chili Beans and added Jack Daniel's Smoked Honey BBQ Sauce, crumbled Turkey Bacon, half tablespoon Splenda Brown Sugar, a couple of dashes of Ground Cumin, and a couple of dashes of Ground Cinnamon. Also had Healthy Life Whole Grain Bread. 

Turkey Burger with Sauteed Mushrooms and Monterey Jack Cheese

Today's Menu: Turkey Burger  with Sauteed Mushrooms and Monterey Jack Cheese along with BBQ Chili Beans


A quick, easy and healthy dinner tonight. Made a Ground Turkey Burger seasoned with Sea Salt and Ground Pepper. Topped with Sauteed Mushrooms and a slice of Monterey Jack Cheese and served on an Healthy Life Whole Grain Bun. As a side had BBQ Chili Beans. Took one can of Joan of Arc Chili Beans and added crumbled Turkey Bacon, 1 Teaspoon of Splenda Brown Sugar, and Jack Daniels Smoked BBQ Sauce.

Ham and Swiss Panini w/ Kicked - Up Chili Beans

Dinner Tonight: Grilled Ham and Swiss Panini Sandwich w/ Kicked - Up Chili Beans



Putting that Panini Grill to use! Had a Panini Grilled Ham and Swiss Sandwich. I used Healthy Life Whole Grain Sliced Bread, Oscar Mayer Carver Board Ham, 2% Swiss Cheese, and some Kraft Mayo w/ Olive Oil for the sandwich. The Beans were Joan of Arc Spicy Chili Beans and to those added Jack Daniels Smoked BBQ Sauce, crumbled Turkey Bacon, and a few splashes of frank's Red Hot to liven it all up a bit! If you have read my posts for a while you may have noticed I have almost switched over completly from Aunt Millie's Whole Grain products to Healthy Life Whole Grain products. The reason being Healthy Life is a little lower in calories and carbs  and also somewhat lower in price, plus the taste and freshness on all their products are very good.

Turkey Burger and Sauteed Mushrooms w/ Chili Beans

Dinner Tonight: Turkey Burger and Sauteed Mushrooms w/ Chili Beans


Had a Ground Turkey Burger, a 93/7 blend. Seasoned with Sea Salt and Ground Pepper with Sauteed Mushrooms on a Healthy Life Sandwich Bun. The side dish was Chili Beans and added Jack Daniels Honey BBQ Sauce, Frank's Red Hot Sauce, and 2 pieces of crumbled Turkey Bacon. Dessert later Walmart Bakery Sugar Free Angel Food Cake and Del Monte Sugarless Pear Slices.

Bison and Bleu Burger w/ Smashed Potatoes and...

Dinner Tonight: Ground Bison Sirloin Burger and Bleu Cheese w/ Smashed New Potatoes and Chili Beans.

What a delicious and easy to cook meal! Had a Ground Bison Sirloin Burger seasoned with McCormick Grinder Steakhouse Seasoning. Cooked medium rare and topped with Lighthouse Idaho Bleu Crumbled Bleu Cheese and served on a Healthy Life Whole grain Sandwich Bun. As sides I had Smashed New Potatoes and Chili Beans. I took 4 New Potatoes and quartered each one and coated them with a 1/2 tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and seasoned with Sea Salt and Ground Pepper. Then put them in a microwave bowl and nuked for 5 minutes and then used a hand masher and partially mashed them. I used Chili Beans and added Jack Daniels Honey BBQ Sauce, 3 dashes of Frank's Red Hot Sauce, crumbled 2 pieces ofTurkey Bacon (Fixed Earlier), and seasoned with Cumin and Ground Cinnamon and heated. Later on for dessert I'll have a slice of Walmart Bakery's Sugar Free Angel Food Cake and top it with some Del Monte Sugarless Peaches!

*Only had 1 serving of Beans and Potatoes, picture was taken with 2 servings*