Taking Mom out to eat, Texas Roadhouse

Today's Menu: Texas Roadhouse




We were going to go to the Texas Roadhouse for my birthday last week but the wait was too long so we went tonight and we got in right away. First time I've been to the Texas Roadhouse in many, many years. I just don't eat out very often due to my Diabetes 2 but I make exceptions for Mom. We both ordered the 6 oz. Sirloin with Sautéed Mushrooms and Baked Potato. The meal came out perfect! I had my Steak Medium Rare and it so delicious and cooked perfect. Mom had hers Medium Well and hers came out the same. Great job by Texas Roadhouse! Back to the Kitchen tomorrow, till tomorrow!

* Just stock photos of the Steak, I don't like taking pictures in restaurants.


6 oz. Sirloin with Sautéed Mushrooms and Baked Potato

USDA Choice Sirloin*
6 oz. (250 cal.)

USDA CHOICE SIRLOIN*
Most popular because they are hearty, flavorful and a great value. Served with your choice of two sides. 6 oz. / 8 oz. / 11 oz. / 16 oz. portions.
https://www.texasroadhouse.com/menu/interactive-menu/steaks/usda-choice-sirloin

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Cumin Spiced Pork Chop w/ Sauteed Mushrooms and Baked Potato

Dinner Tonight: Cumin Spiced Pork Chop w/ Sauteed Mushrooms and Baked Potato




It's been one of those lazy Sunday afternoon's around here today! Nothing, and I mean nothing going on today. Did a bit of cleaning then it was Sofa City with the remote in hand. We have a couple of Crabapple Trees in the front yard and they are full of Robins. Every year we seem to be a layover for their treks back North, they're a bit early this year. Could it be a sign of an early Spring? For dinner tonight I prepared a Cumin Spiced Pork Chop w/ Sauteed Mushrooms and Baked Potato.
 

Picked my Chops up while at Meijer the other day, on sale! To prepare my Chops 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. Heat the oil in a Cast Iron Skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork to pan; cook 3 minutes, browning both sides. From the stove to the oven and bake at 400° for 11 minutes or until a thermometer registers 155° (slightly pink), turning after 5 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Then get ready to enjoy one delicious Pork Chop! Fantastic combo of Spices, which made one incredible Crust on the Chop with the inside being tender and moist! By far my favorite Pork recipe anymore!

For one side I prepared some Sauteed Mushrooms. Using Baby Bella Mushrooms, I quartered the Mushrooms. I seasoned them with Dried Thyme, Ground Smoked Cumin, Dried Parsley, and Sea Salt. Pan fried them in Extra Virgin Olive Oil and a pat of Blue Bonnet Light Butter. Then I also had a Baked Potato, seasoned this with McCormick Grinder Sea Salt and Black Peppercorn. For dessert later tonight a Healthy Choice Dark Fudge Swirl Frozen Yogurt

5 oz. Buffalo Sirloin and Sauteed Mushrooms w/ Steakhouse Seasoned Diced Potatoes...

Dinner Tonight: 5 oz. Buffalo Sirloin and Sauteed Mushrooms w/ Steakhouse Seasoned Diced Potatoes and Green Beans

A little under the weather today, upset stomach nothing major. Fairly nice day out, a good breeze which got rid of the humidity. But not much going on, took sort of easy today. For dinner tonight my favorite Steaks. I prepared a 5 oz. Buffalo Sirloin and Sauteed Mushrooms w/ Steakhouse Seasoned Diced Potatoes and Green Beans.








I used my favorite Buffalo, the Wild Idea Buffalo 5 oz. Petite Top Sirloin Steak. I seasoned it with Sea Salt and Ground Black Pepper and pan fried it, in Canola Oil. Fried it about 4 minutes per side, to a beautiful medium rare. Nice crust on the outside and moist and juicy on the inside. The taste of Wild Buffalo Steaks are just incredible! The meat has a sweet taste to it and cooks up so easy. Just when I think I've had the best Steak ever, I prepare the next one and it's even better!  I topped it with some Sauteed Baby Bella Mushrooms.








For one side dish I prepared some of Simply Potatoes Steakhouse Seasoned Diced Potatoes. Just love using the Simply Potatoes Products, always fresh and always and delicious Potato Dish. Then I reheated some Green Beans my Mom had prepared for her and my Dad last night for their dinner. Also had a slice of Healthy Life Whole Grain Bread that I buttered with I Can't Believe It's Not Butter. For dessert later a Weight Watcher's Chocolate Brownie.

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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Simply Potatoes Steakhouse Seasoned Diced Potatoes

We peel and dice fresh potatoes and add just enough delicate onion, red bell pepper and garlic to make our Simply Potatoes Steakhouse Seasoned Diced Potatoes. They make the perfect side dish to go from skillet to table. We’ve already done all the washing, peeling, dicing and spicing so you don’t have to.

Simply Potatoes – Steakhouse Seasoned Diced Potatoes
Servings: 1
Calories 80 Sodium 350 mg
Total Fat 0 g Potassium 0 mg
Saturated 0 g Total Carbs 19 g
Polyunsaturated 0 g Dietary Fiber 2 g
Monounsaturated 0 g Sugars 1 g
Trans 0 g Protein 2 g
Cholesterol 0 mg



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Buffalo Terres Major Fillet w/ Sauteed Mushrooms, Green Beans, and Baked Potato

Dinner Tonight: Buffalo Terres Major Fillet w/ Sauteed Mushrooms, Green Beans, and Baked Potato

About 33 degrees this morning but it's been dropping ever since. Went to the store early to pick up a few items and then had to take my Dad to the Doctor, he has a lot of heavy congestion. Not good for a person that's 92. They took some x-rays and waiting for the results tomorrow to see exactly what it is. For dinner tonight I prepared a Wild Idea Buffalo Terres Major Fillet w/ Sauteed Mushrooms, Green Beans, and Baked Potato.







This is always the tenderest cut of Buffalo Steak I can find, and one of the most delicious cuts also! I pan fried it in Canola Oil about 4 minutes per side, which gives you a perfect medium rare! The steak is so tender with just an incredible flavor. As with all the Wild Idea Buffalo cuts it has a slight sweet taste and so tender a knife isn't really needed!







For a side dish I made some Sauteed Mushrooms. I've been using Green Giant Sliced Mushrooms. Really like these, nice taste and keeps so good in a jar. I sauteed them in Extra Virgin olive Oil and a pat of I Can't Believe It's not Butter and seasoned with Sea Salt, Ground Roasted Cumin, Parsley Flakes, and Dried Thyme. I also heated up a can of Del Monte Cut Green Beans and had a Baked Potato. For dessert later a Healthy Choice Vanilla Bean Frozen Yogurt.

Wild Idea Buffalo 8 oz. Terres Major Fillet

The second most tender cut on the animal. This treasured cut is found in the chuck shoulder.




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Bison Sirloin & Sauteed Mushrooms w/ Baked Potato, Sugar Snap Peas, and...

Dinner Tonight: Bison Sirloin & Sauteed Mushrooms  w/ Baked Potato, Sugar Snap Peas, and Whole Grain Bread

Last week I placed an order at http://wildideabuffalo.com/ and promptly received it yesterday! The order arrived very well packaged, well sealed box with styro foam lining. I had ordered  4 premade  - 1/4 Lb  Bison patties and 2 - . 5 oz Bison Petite Top Sirloin Steaks. So for dinner tonight I went with the 5 oz. Bison Petite Top Sirloin Steak. It's just enough for one person. To prepare it I rubbed a light coating of Extra Virgin Olive Oil on it and seasoned it with McCormick Grinder Sea Salt and Black Peppercorn. I then pan fried it in Extra Virgin Olive Oil, about 1/2 a tablespoon, about 3 minutes on the first side and then 3 minutes on the other side. They fried up beautifully! Came out a perfect medium rare. The meat was tender and the taste was unbelievable! I noticed the meat was a darker and richer looking color than other Bison I've had, possibly due to being grain fed. These are really a great Bison Steak. I look forward to trying the Bison 1/4 pound burgers I purchased. I've left a write up and web site link to Wild Idea Buffalo at the end of the post.

Along with the Bison I had some Sauteed Baby Bella Mushrooms. I sauteed them in I Can't Believe It's Not Butter and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Seasoned with Roasted Cumin, Parsley, and Sea Salt, sauteed for about 4 minutes on medium heat. i also had a Baked Potato AND a couple of slices of Healthy Life Whole Grain Bread. For dessert later a bowl of Breyer's Carb Smart Vanilla Ice Cream topped with Smucker's Sugarless Hot Fudge Topping.


My Order from Wild Idea Buffalo

4 - 1/4-Lb Buffalo Burgers
Prepare for a whole new level of burger. Conveniently pre-made into one-quarter pound patties that are ever so grillable. Dinner ready. Each pack is 1 pound with 4 - 1/4 Lb patties.

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.

Wild Idea Buffalo Co.

Preserving land for wild things has been the focus of Dan O’Brien’s life. Bringing buffalo back to their native homeland on the Great Plains has been at the center of his preservation efforts. In 1997, to help keep his small ranch going and to offer an alternative to the industrialized food system, he started a meat company called Wild Idea Buffalo. The idea was simple: supply delicious, healthy, 100% grass-fed meat to consumers interested in sustainability. The wild idea continues today because of Americans like you who care about the food you eat and the world we share.

Grassland restoration is at the core of the Wild Idea Buffalo Ranch. Our land and animal management practices are as close to nature’s intentions as possible. By caring for the land and giving the buffalo room to roam, the prairie is nurtured back to health. Grasses, forbs, and flowers flourish, providing a sustainable eco-system for all creatures great and small. Dan’s vision of large sweeping landscapes with roaming buffalo herds continues to grow and Wild Idea Buffalo Company is now affiliated with other like mind ranchers, including Native American ranchers and Nature Conservancy herds, positively impacting over 150,000 acres of grasslands.

The Wild Idea ranch is located on the Cheyenne River in South Dakota between the Black Hills and the Badlands National Park. Our 28,000 acre ranch winds along the river and borders the Pine Ridge Reservation and the Buffalo Gap National Grassland. We invite you to the ranch, to see the revitalized bison herds, and to join us at our table.
Health Benefits of 100% Grass Fed Buffalo

Wild Idea Buffalo meat is:

Lower in calories, fat, and cholesterol than chicken or fish.
40% more protein than beef.
Nutrient-dense, flavor rich, outrageously lean, and high in antioxidant Omega 3 fatty acids and vitamin E.
100% native grass fed – delivering 3.5x more omega-3 fatty acids than grain-fed bison.
Red Meat That’s Good for You!

Wild Idea Buffalo Meat Nutritional Composition

Based on 100 grams (3.52 ounces) of RAW product:
Meat Source Fat Grams Calories Cholesterol
WIB Ground Buffalo 92% Lean 4.60 128 54.8
Grain-Fed Ground Buffalo 15.93 223 70
Grass-Fed Ground Beef 12.73 192 62
Grain-Fed Ground Beef 15.00 215 68
Ground Pork 21.19 263 72
Ground Chicken 8.10 143 86

source: SDSU Analytical Labs & www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp

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Black and Blue Bison Burger with Sauteed Mushrooms w/ Ore Ida Griller Seasioned Potatoes

Today's Menu: Black and Blue Bison Burger with Sauteed Mushrooms w/ Ore Ida Griller Seasioned Potatoes

It was a beautiful day in the neighborhood today! A picture perfect day, sunny, about 82 degrees with a slight cool breeze. For dinner I prepared a Black & Blue Bison Burger topped with Sauteed Mushrooms and served on a Healthy Life Whole Grain Bun. I used Great Range Ground Bison Sirloin that I seasoned with Cajun's Choice Blackened Seasoning. While making  the pattie I made a hole in the center about halfway through the pattie. I then filled it with Murray's Maytag Crumbled Blue Cheese and topped it off with the Ground Bison. So as the Burger was frying the Blue Cheese was melting on the inside and Blackened on the outside. Served it on a Healthy Life Whole Grain Bun and topped off with Sauteed Mushrooms, another one that's too good. The Burger tasted fantastic! It had that Blackened taste along with the pure taste of the Bison and the sharp taste of the Blue Cheese. For a side I had Ore Ida Griller Seasoned Potatoes. For dessert later a Pillsbury Reduced Fat Cinnamon Roll, not too bad at 130 calories and 24 carbs per serving.

Grilled Bison Sirloin & Sauteed Mushrooms w/ Potato Grillers, Grilled Asparagus, and...

Dinner Tonight: Grilled Bison Sirloin & Sauteed Mushrooms w/ Potato Grillers, Grilled Asparagus, and Whole Grain Bread

Had the grill fired up for dinner. I grilled a Bison Sirloin Steak. I put a very light rub Extra Virgin Olive Oil on the Steak and then seasoned it with McCormick Grinder Steakhouse Seasoning. Grilled on high for 4 minutes per side. Came out a perfect medium rare! Love that Bison, moist and tender bursting with flavor. I topped the Steak with a trio of sauteed mushrooms;  Baby Portobello, Shiitake, and Oyster Mushrooms.


For sides I had Ore Ida Steakhouse Seasoned Griller Potatoes, Meijer Grilled Asparagus, and Aunt Millie's Whole Grain Bread. If you haven't tried the Ore Ida Grillers yet you have to give them a try. Easy to fix and nice thick cuts of Potatoes that are seasoned just right. For dessert later a slice of Pillsbury Pecan Swirl Quick Bread.

Ground Pork Pesto Burger w/ Baked Crinkle Fries

Dinner Tonight: Ground Pork Pesto Burger w/  Baked Crinkle Fries
Ground

I had a Ground Pork & Pesto Burger along with some Baked Crinkle Fries. The pesto mixed in with the Ground Pork is a perfect match!  I had made up 4 of these and froze 3 of them and kept 1 out for dinner. I used Kroger Brand Ground Pork, 180 calories and 0 carbs. I combined the Ground Pork with Buitoni Pesto w/ Basil and Italian Style Bread Crumbs and mixed by hand until everything was well combined and made it into patties. I fried the Burger in Extra Virgin Olive Oil and seasoned it with Morton Salt Substitute and Ground Black Pepper. Itopped it with Sauteed Mushrooms and a slice of Sargento Muenster Cheese and served on a Healthy Life Whole Grain Bun. The Pesto and Pork are a fantastic pairing! You have to give these a try. I left the recipe at the end of the post. I also had a side of Ore Ida Baked Crinkle Fries. For dessert later a Jello Sugar Free Chocolate Pudding.

Ground Pork Burgers
(Makes 4 Burgers)
Ingredients:

1 LB. Ground Pork
1/4 Cup Basil Pesto (You can add more or less to taste)
1/4 cup Italian Style Bread Crumbs
Sea Salt and Ground Black Pepper, to taste
4 Slices of Smoked Gouda Cheese or Muenster Cheese, Optional
Lettuce, sliced Tomato optional

Instructions:

* In a mixing bowl add your bread crumbs, pesto, and ground pork. Mix together and form into 4 Burgers
* Spray a large skillet and heat on medium heat and add 1/2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
* Fry the Burgers to your liking, I fried these for about 4 minutes per side.
* Serve on a Bun of your choice (I used Healthy Life Whole Grain Buns). Add Sauteed Baby Bella Mushrooms, Reduced or Lite Mayo, and a Slice of Cheese.

Grilled London Broil w/ Red, White, and Blue Roasted Potatoes, Sauteed Mushroom Blend,..

Today's Menu: Grilled London Broil w/ Red, White, and Blue Roasted Potatoes, Sauteed Mushroom Blend, and Whole Grain Bread



I think Summertime is here! It's 90 degrees and getting very humid out, never bad enough not to grill though! I had a grilled London Broil Steak that I had seasoned with Sea Salt and Ground Black Pepper. Grilled it on medium high about 4 minutes per side. Came moist and juicy. I'm saving half the Steak for another dish Friday or Saturday. I prefer Bison but the London Broil isn't a bad substitute!

Along with the Steak I tried another new one  Red, White, and Blue Roasted Potatoes w/ Cheese and Bacon. Very good Summery potato dish. I used Red Potatoes, Fingerling Potatoes, and Purple Potatoes. First time I ever used Purple Potatoes. I found them yesterday while at Jungle Jim's Market. i quartered the potatoes and added them to a bowl that I had added and mixed Kraft Free Ranch Dressing, Sargento Shredded Italian 4 Cheese Blend, Oscar Mayer Real Bacon Bits, and Dill. Mixed the Potatoes in making sure they were coated and spooned them into a baking dish and baked at 350 degrees for 55 minutes. I left the recipe at the end of the post. I think you'll like this one the Ranch Dressing gives the Potatoes a really great flavor. I also sauteed a Mushroom Blend of Baby Bella, Shiitake, Oyster Mushrooms. I seasoned them with Sea Salt, Ground Black Pepper, Parsley, and Smoked Cumin. For bread I had Healthy Life Whole Grain Bread.

Roasted Red, White, and Blue Potatoes with Bacon and Cheese

Ingredients:

1/2 Cup KRAFT Lite Ranch Dressing
1/2 Tbsp. Chopped Dill
1/2 Cup Sargento Reduced Fat 4 Italian Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/4 Cup OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Bits
2 Each small Red Potatoes, Fingerling Potatoes, and Purple Potatoes, quartered
1 Tbsp. Chopped fresh Parsley

Directions:

HEAT oven to 350°F.

MIX first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Add potatoes; toss to coat.

SPOON into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover.

BAKE 55 min. or until potatoes are tender, uncovering after 40 min. Sprinkle with parsley.

Surf and Turf Bison Style!

Dinner Tonight: Surf & Turf - Bison Sirloin & Sauteed Mushrooms w/ Shrimp, Baked Potato, and Whole Wheat Bread

There are meals and then there is this. I had a Bison Sirloin Steak (Turf), Gorton's Homestyle Shrimp (Surf), Baked Potato, and Healthy Life Whole Grain Bread. I seasoned the Bison with McCormick Grinder Steakhouse Seasoning and pan fried it in Extra Virgin Olive Oil about 4 minutes per side, to medium rare. Topped it with Sauteed Baby Bella Mushrooms that I seasoned with Ground Smoked Cumin, Parsley, and Sea Salt. Sauteed in Extra Virgin Olive Oil and a pat of I Can't Believe It's Not Butter.


The Turf part of the dinner I used Gorton's Home Style Shrimp, a 1/2 serving. Easily made baked at 425 degrees for 16 minutes. I had posted before this is the best boxed Shrimp around. I also had a baked Potato that I topped with I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, a dab of Reduced Fat Sour Cream, McCormick Grinder Sea Salt and Black Peppercorn. For dessert later a Jello Sugar Free Chocolate Pudding topped with Cool Whip Free.

Ramen Noodle w/ Shrimp, Carrots, and Mushrooms

Dinner Tonight: Ramen Noodle w/ Shrimp, Carrots, and Mushrooms



Wasn't real sure on what I wanted for dinner so it was a last minute pot luck dinner of Ramen Noodle w/ Shrimp, Carrots, and Mushrooms, and it turned out great! I always keep packs of Chow Mein or Ramen Noodles in stock just in case of these last minute dinner ideas. Easy to fix, easy on the calories and carbs, and can go with about any type of meat or veggie. I used Maruchan Ramen Shrimp Flavored Noodles. To prepare the Noodles I used a medium size skillet and boiled one cup of water then added the Noodles. When all the water had been absorbed I added Mini Carrots, Shrimp, Mushrooms, 1 tablespoon of Cilantro Leaves, and 1 tablespoon of Light Soy Sauce.

 Before I boiled the Noodles I prepared my 3 add on ingredients. I used Large Shrimp 19 - 25 Count that I boiled for 3 minutes, seasoned with Sea Salt. The Carrots were the Mini Carrots that I boiled also until the were fork tender and for the Mushrooms I used Baby Bella Mushrooms that I sauteed in Extra Virgin Olive Oil and seasoned with Sea Salt, Ground Smoked Cumin, and Parsley. It all came together for a healthy low calorie and low carb dinner! Love it when something unplanned comes together. For dessert later a bowl of Breyer's Carb Smart Vanilla Ice Cream topped with Dole Crushed Pineapple.

Bleu & 'Shroom Bison Burger w/ Baked Crinkle Fries

Dinner Tonight: Bleu & 'Shroom Bison Burger w/ Baked Crinkle Fries

I had a Ground Bison Sirloin Burger that I seasoned with McCormick Grinder Steakhouse Seasoning. It was fried in Extra Virgin Olive Oil about 4 minutes per side. Always watch Bison when your cooking it as it will get done quicker due to it's very lean. I topped it with Sauteed Baby Bella Mushrooms and Murray Bros. Maytag Bleu Cheese and served on a Healthy Life Whole Grain Bun. I also had a side of Ore - Ida Baked Crinkle Fries. For dessert later a slice of the Pillsbury Sugarless Devil's Food Cake that I baked yesterday with a scoop of Breyer's Carb Smart Vanilla Ice Cream.

Bison Sirloin & Sauteed Mushrooms w/ Grilled Asparagus, Grilled Potatoes, and…

Today’s Menu: Bison Sirloin & Sautéed Mushrooms w/ Grilled Asparagus, Grilled Potatoes with Cheese and Herb Seasoning, and Whole Grain Bread



I had a petite Bison Sirloin Steak & Sautéed Mushrooms for dinner tonight. I seasoned it with McCormick Grinder Steak House Seasoning and lightly pan fried it on medium low heat until medium rare. I topped it with some Baby Bella Sautéed Mushrooms that I seasoned with Sea Salt, Ground Smoked Cumin, Ground Thyme, and Parsley.

For sides I had Grilled Asparagus, Grilled Potatoes with Cheese and Herb Seasoning, and Healthy Life Whole Grain Bread. For dessert later a Pillsbury Apple Turnover topped with a scoop of Breyer’s Carb Smart Vanilla Ice Cream.

Bison Sliders w/ Crinkle Fries

Today's Menu: Bison Sliders w/ Crinkle Fries


Love that Bison! I had a 1 lb. package of Ground Bison Sirloin so I took enough out to make a couple of Bison Sliders. With the remaining Bison I made Bison Sloppy Joes out of it. Back to the Sliders. I made 2 of them seasoning them with McCormick Grinder Steakhouse Seasoning and lightly frying them in Extra Virgin Olive Oil, about medium rare. if you've never tried Bison it's time! They make the most delicious and juicy burgers you'll ever have. I topped them with Sauteed Mushrooms and  J&D's Baconnaise Lite Bacon-Flavored Spread and served on Peepperidge Farms Whole Grain Slider Buns. For those of you not familiar with J&D's Baconnaise Lite Bacon-Flavored Spread I left the description along with J&D's web site. It is what the name suggests Baconnaise, Bacon and Mayo. Goes great with any sandwich. I had a side of Ore Ida Crinkle Fries. For dessert later a Yoplait Delight 100 Calorie Chocolate Eclair Parfait.

J&D's Baconnaise Lite Bacon-Flavored Spread

Baconnaise - Lite. With 1/2 the fat and 1/3 fewer calories than regular mayonnaise, Baconnaise Lite will still give you tons of bacon flavor without the guilt. Great on sandwiches, salads, burgers, fries, dips and more! 15 fl oz.

Baconnaise™, available in Regular and Lite, is the newest addition to the J&D’s family.

We started with a customer request to make “spreadable bacon, namely mayonnaise.” At first, we were skeptical. Mostly because neither one of us really liked mayo much.

Then we started talking to people about whether a bacon-flavored mayonnaise would fly. We heard from a lot of people that just couldn’t wait for us to make it so they could use it on everything. They told us that sometimes they didn’t want salt, they just wanted bacon – so just mixing Bacon Salt and mayonnaise wouldn’t cut it. They wanted less mayo taste and more bacon taste – it should be Baconnaise, not “Mayocon” we heard. And many people requested a Lite and a Regular version, because some people loved Lite mayos and some people hated it (with a passion).

So we set out on another bacon-flavored adventure. Could we make a mayonnaise product that met our own high bacony standards? Could we get people as excited as they were for Bacon Salt (for which shrines have been built and songs have been written)?

It was at that point that we began a very unhealthy morning routine: eat a slice of bacon, try a version of Baconnaise, eat a slice of bacon. Compare. Improve. Repeat. Over the 6 months it took us to make Baconnaise, we estimate that we probably ate 20 pounds of bacon, consumed 5 large jars of mayonnaise and took 2 years off of our lives – looking for that exact and delicious flavor that we would be proud to call Baconnaise.

And then we did it. We tasted the smooth and slightly smoky taste that would henceforth be known as Baconnaise, The Ultimate Bacon Flavored Spread. We put it on sandwiches, salads, dips, fish, chicken, burgers and more. And they were all delicious!

But was it just us? We wanted to know. Had we ruined our taste buds eating so much bacon and mayo? So we had other people taste it. Our friends. Our family. The electrician. The box maker. The women at the deli. Anyone that came into our office. Random people on the street.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size     1 Tbsp
Amount Per Serving
Calories    30
Calories from Fat    25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat     2.5 g     4 %
   Saturated Fat     0 g     0 %
   Polyunsaturated Fat    2 g
   Monounsaturated Fat    0.5 g
Cholesterol     5 mg     2 %
Sodium     130 mg     5 %
Potassium     0 mg     0 %
Total Carbohydrate     2 g     1 %
   Dietary Fiber     0 g     0 %
   Sugars    0 g
Protein     0 g     0 %

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Bacon & Mushroom Bison Burger w/ Baked Crinkle Fries

Dinner Tonight: Turkey Bacon & Mushroom Bison Burger w/ Baked Crinkle Fries



Our first snow of the year going on outside right now! For dinner I had a Ground Bison Sirloin Burger that I seasoned with McCormick Grinder Steakhouse Seasoning. I fried the burger in a half a tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, medium rare. I topped it with 2 pieces of Turkey Bacon and Sauteed Mushrooms and served on a Healthy Life Whole Grain Bun. I had a side of baked Ore Ida Crinkle Fries. For dessert later a bowl of Breyer's Carb Smart Vanilla Ice Cream topped with Smuckers Sugar Free Hot Fudge Topping.

Top Sirloin and Sauteed Mushrooms w/ Baked Potato and Rustic French Bread

Today's Menu: Top Sirloin and Sauteed Mushrooms w/ Baked Potato and Rustic French Bread


I found a Top Sirloin Steak (Beef) hiding in the back of my freezer so I had my dinner. I seasoned it with McCormick Grinder Sea Salt and Black Peppercorn. I pan fried it in Extra Virgin Olive Oil about 4 1/2 minutes per side, medium rare. I topped it with Sauteed Baby Bella Mushrooms. For sides I had a Baked Potato and Pillsbury Rustic French Bread. For dessert later a bowl of Breyer's Carb Smart Vanilla Ice Cream topped with Smuckers Sugar Free Chocolate Syrup.

Bison Sirloin & Sauteed Mushrooms w/ Green Beans & Carrots and…

Dinner Tonight: Bison Sirloin & Sauteed Mushrooms w/ Green Beans & Carrots and Harvest Grain Bread



Back to the Bison for dinner tonight. I had a Bison Sirloin that I seasoned with McCormick Grinder Steakhouse Seasoning. I pan fried it in a a 1/2 a tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil about 4 minutes per side. Topped it with Sauteed Mushrooms that were seasoned with Sea Salt, Ground Black Pepper, Smoked Ground Cumin, and Parsly. Then lightly sauteed in Extra Virgin Olive oil and a pat of I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter.

For sides I had Kroger Bakery Harvest Grain Bread and the leftover Pero Family Farms Green Beans & Carrots I had the other night. The Green Beans & Carrots was something I picked up earlier in the week at Meijer. Easy to fix, microwave in the bag or boil in 3 cups of water for 7 minutes which is what I did. They came out crisp and delicious. For dessert later a slice of Pillsbury Nut Quick Bread with a scoop of Breyer’s Carb Smart Vanilla Ice Cream.

Bison, Bacon, 'Shroom Burger w/ Mushrooms and Brown Rice

Dinner Tonight: Bison Bacon 'Shroom Burger w/ Mushrooms and Brown Rice




I had a Bison Ground Sirloin Burger along with Mushrooms and Brown Rice. I seasoned the Bison with McCormick Grinder Steakhouse Seasoning. I then fried it in Extra Virgin Olive Oil about 4 minutes per side. I topped it with a slice of Turkey Bacon, that I had leftover from Breakfast, and Sauteed Mushrooms. Served it on an Healthy Life Whole Grain Bun.

As a side I had Mushrooms and Brown Rice. I used a package of pre - sliced Mushrooms Trio. Got it from Meijer and it contained slices of Shiitake, Oyster, and Mini Bella Mushrooms. I seasoned them with Ground Smoked Cumin, Ground Thyme, Parsley, Sea Salt, and Ground Black Pepper and sauteed then in Extra Virgin Olive Oil. As I started to saute the Mushrooms I microwaved a cup of Uncle Ben's Whole Grain Brown Rice. I sauteed the Mushrooms for 4 minutes and midway through I added my Brown Rice. Mixed well and served. I love Mushrooms as you can see! For dessert/snack later a 100 Calorie Mini Bag of Jolly Time Pop Corn.

Just a Basic Turkey Bacon, Double 'Shroom, Smoked Gouda, Mayo Turkey Burger on....

Dinner Tonight:  Turkey Bacon, Double 'Shroom, Smoked Gouda, Mayo Turkey Burger on a Whole Grain Bun



I really didn't want a lot for dinner tonight so I had a  Turkey Bacon, Double 'Shroom, Smoked Gouda, Mayo Turkey Burger on a Whole Grain Bun. I used a Jennie - O Turkey Burger that I seasoned with Sea Salt and Ground Black Pepper. This morning I had baked some Turkey Bacon for breakfast and saved 1 slice of it for my Burger, I used Oscar Mayer Low Sodium Turkey Bacon. I topped the Burger with the Turkey Bacon, Sauteed Mushrooms, a slice of Smoked Gouda Cheese, and Kraft Reduced Fat Mayo w/ Olive Oil. The double "Shrooms is Mushrooms on top and bottom of the Burger, I like Mushrooms on anything! I served it all on a Healthy Life Whole Grain Bun. No sides just the Burger. For dessert later a Yoplait 100 Delight Chocolate Eclair Parfait.

Bison Sirloin Steak w/ Sauteed Mushrooms, Grilled Potatoes, and...

Dinner Tonight: Bison Sirloin Steak w/ Sauteed Mushrooms, Grilled Potatoes, and Whole Grain Bread



I've yet to come across a bad Bison Sirloin Steak and this one was no exception. I had a Bison Sirloin Steak that I seasoned with McCormick Grinder Steakhouse Seasoning. I pan fried it in a a half a tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil about 4 minutes per side. Topped it with Sauteed Mushrooms that were seasoned with Sea Salt, Ground Black Pepper, Smoked Ground Cumin, and Parsley. Then lightly sauteed in Extra Virgin Olive oil and a pat of I Can't Believe It's Not Butter. I also had Meijer Grilled Potatoes and Healthy Life Whole Grain Bread. For a dessert/snack later a 100 Calorie Mini Bag of Jolly Time Pop Corn.