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Fried Crappie w/ Hash Browns, Green Beans, and Baked Garlic Knot Rolls

May 8, 2013 at 5:07 PM | Posted in Crappie, fish, hash browns, Zatarain's | Leave a comment
Tags: Black pepper, Bread Crumbs, Canola, Crappie, Fish, Green Bean, Hash Browns, Phantom pain, Saturated fat, Zatarain

Today’s Menu: Fried Crappie w/ Hash Browns, Green Beans, and Baked Garlic Knot Rolls

One long night last night! I was dealing with some very bad and strong Phantom Pains. They were the worst I’ve had to deal with in quite some time. Phantom pains are exactly that, they are pains that amputees sometimes experience in the area of their missing limb. Mine being my left leg that was amputee back in 2001. There’s no known cure or treatments that work to ease the pain so I just have to ride it out. This started sometime during the early morning hours and I’ve had it ever since, hopefully it will quit soon! Mom stayed and had dinner with my Dad at the rehab center so it’s just me tonight. I prepared Fried Crappie w/ Hash Browns, Green Beans, and Baked Garlic Knot Rolls. it had been a while since I broke out one of the frozen Crappie bags and prepared them and it time tonight!

Fried Crappie Hash Browns 003

I normally just season the Crappie with Sea Salt and Ground Pepper and rolled in Bread Crumbs but tonight I rolled the fillets in Zatarain’s Fish Fri Lemon Pepper Seafood Breading Mix. After washing the Crappie and patting them dry on a paper towel I then poured some of the breading mix into a Hefty Zippper Bag and added the Fish shaking it in the bag until it was well covered. I skillet fried it in Canola Oil until it was golden brown. With this breading the Fish comes out perfect. The crust and the seasoning is meant for Fish! Crappie is delicious anyway you fix it but this breading makes it even more mouth watering!

To go with the Crappie I prepared some Hash Browns, Simply Potatoes has Browns. You can’t beat Simply Potatoes brand Has Browns. Just season and fry to how done and brown you want them. Quick, easy, and delicious. Makes a great side for any meal. I also heated up a single serve can of Del Monte Cut Green Beans and I baked some Walmart Bakery Savory Garlic Knot Bread. For dessert later a Jello Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Pudding.

Lemon Pepper Fish-Fri

The secret of authentic Southern Style fried fish is the crispy combination of corn flour, spices and lemon juice captured in this special Zatarain’s Frying Mix.
Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 Tbsp.

Servings Per Container: Servings per container – 40
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value
Calories: 50

Calories from Fat: 0

Total Fat: 0g 0%

Saturated Fat: 0g 0%

Cholesterol: 0mg 0%

Sodium: 1140mg 48%

Total Carb: 11g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 0g 0%

Sugar: 0g

http://www.zatarains.com/Products/Breadings-and-Fry-Mixes/Lemon-Pepper-Fish-Fri.aspx

A Perfect Breakfast for Dinner

January 7, 2013 at 6:36 PM | Posted in breakfast, hash browns, Healthy Life Whole Grain Breads, Jennie-O Turkey Products | 1 Comment
Tags: Breakfast, Dinner, Hash Brown, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!, Potato, Saturated fat, Scrambled eggs, Serving size, Trans fat, Turkey

Today’s Menu: One Egg Sunnyside Up, Turkey Breakfast Patties, Hash Browns, and Toast

I had skimpped on Breakfast the last few mornings, in hurry to get a few things done early. So I was really wanting a good Breakfast so what better time than Dinner Time! I prepared One Egg Sunnyside Up, Turkey Breakfast Patties, Hash Browns, and Toast. This sounds good enough for any meal!
I prepared the Egg and Turkey Patties on a griddle and the Hash Browns in a small skillet. I really like using the griddle when possible. All you have to do is give it a light spray of Pam and your ready to cook. No Oil needed which means less fat and calories. Scrambled Eggs and Sunnyside Up are my favorite ways to prepare Eggs, I went with Sunnyside Up. I used Jennie – O Lean Turkey Breakfast Sausage. Comes in a roll, just slice and form the size of Patties you want. For my Hash Browns I used Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns. Then to top everything off I toasted 2 slices of Healthy Life Whole Grain Bread topped with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter. To drink a nice cold glass of 2% Milk. For dessert later a 100 Calorie Mini Bag of Jolly Time Pop Corn.

Jennie – O Lean Turkey Breakfast Sausage Roll – Mild
Breakfast Sausage Rolls contain less fat than regular pork sausage.
Product Features:
Gluten Free
16-oz package (1 lbs)

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

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

STOVETOP METHOD:
Spray skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.
Place patties in hot skillet.
Turn occasionally and cook approximately 15 to 17 minutes.
Always cook to well-done, 165º F. as measured by a meat thermometer.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 56 g Total Carbohydrates 0 g
Calories 110 Dietary Fiber 0 g
Calories From Fat 60 Sugars 0 g
Total Fat 6.0 g Protein 14 g
Saturated Fat 1.5 g Vitamin A 0%
Trans Fat .0 g Vitamin C 2%
Cholesterol 60 mg Iron 6%
Sodium 520 mg Calcium 2%
http://www.jennieo.com/products/84-Lean-Turkey-Breakfast-Sausage-Roll—Mild
Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns

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

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/2 cup (81.0 g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 70Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.0g0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 55mg2%
Total Carbohydrates 16.0g5%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g8%
Protein 1.0g
http://www.simplypotatoes.com/products/productview.cfm?prid=34

Fried Walleye w/ Cheesy Potato Casserole, Green Beans, and Whole Grain Bread

December 20, 2012 at 6:31 PM | Posted in fish, greenbeans, hash browns, potatoes | Leave a comment
Tags: Black pepper, Canola, Corn Flakes, Dinner, Fish, Green Bean, Hash Brown, Ore Ida, Serving size, Sour cream, Tostito, Walleye

Today’s Menu: Fried Walleye w/ Cheesy Potato Casserole, Green Beans, and Whole Grain Bread
While at Meijer yesterday they had Ocean Perch and walleye both on sale in their Seafood Department. I ended up picking up a couple of pounds of each. So tonight I went with the Walleye, preparing Fried Walleye w/ Cheesy Potato Casserole, Green Beans, and Whole Grain Bread.

To prepare the Walleye I first rinsed it with water and patting dry with paper towel. Then I seasoned it with Morton’s Lite Salt and Ground Pepper and lightly coated it with Progresso Italian Style Bread Crumbs. I pan fried it in Canola Oil about 3 1/2 minutes per side. As always Walleye frys up to a perfect golden brown and delicious as always also. For side dishes it was leftovers, Green Beans from yesterday’s meal and Ore Ida Cheesy Potato Casserole that I had frozen. I just warmed both up in the microwave and they were ready! I love this Cheesy Potato Casserole! It’s become one of my favorite dishes and the good thing is that it freeze’s up and reheats beautifully. I’ve left the recipe at the bottom of the post. I also had a slice of healthy Life Whole Grain Bread. For dessert/snack tonight some of Newman’s Own Blackbean and Corn Salsa along with Tostito‘s Baked Scoops.

Ore Ida Cheesy Potato Casserole

Ingredients
1 bag Ore-Ida® Country Style Hash Browns
1 can cream of chicken soup
2 cup Sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
1/3 cup green onions sliced
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
2 cup corn flakes crushed
1/4 cup butter, melted

Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat 13×9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together soup, sour cream, salt and pepper. Stir in cheese, onion and Hash Browns until well mixed. Spoon evenly into baking dish.
3. In a medium bowl, mix together cereal and butter. Sprinkle evenly on top of Hash Brown mixture.
4. Bake uncovered for about 45 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional sliced green onion if desired.
TIP: If desired, substitute condensed cream of chicken soup with condensed cream of turkey soup.
Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 10
Serving Size: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving

Calories 358.3

Total Fat 21.6 g

Saturated Fat 12.5 g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9 g

Monounsaturated Fat 4.6 g

Cholesterol 53.9 mg

Sodium 1,093.3 mg

Potassium 448.1 mg

Total Carbohydrate 31.8 g

http://www.oreida.com/recipes/recipe-detail.aspx?id=1968

Fried Ham and Sunnyside Up Egg on a Cornbread Waffle w/ Hash Browns

November 23, 2012 at 7:00 PM | Posted in breakfast, hash browns | 3 Comments
Tags: Breakfast, Cornbread, Ham, Hash Browns, Olive oil, Saturated fat, Trans fat, Waffle

Today’s Menu: Fried Ham and Sunnyside Up Egg on a Cornbread Waffle w/ Hash Browns

For Breakfast, I mean Dinner tonight I went with Fried Ham and Sunnyside Up Egg on a Cornbread Waffle w/ Hash Browns. I had Breakfast for Dinner tonight and it was delicious! I made a Cornbread Waffle using Martha White Self Rising Enriched White Corn Meal Mix. i made the mix just as you would for Cornbread by mixing the following : Pam w/ Olive Oil Non – Stick Spray, 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 3/4 cups Buttermilk, and 2 cups Martha White Self Rising Enriched White Corn Meal Mix. Just mix all your ingredients in a large bowl. I used the Waffle Griddle, just lightly spray the Griddle with Pam Spray. Pre heat it and when ready just add 2 tablespoons of the batter to the center of the Griddle and close the lid. The Waffle is done as the steam starts to stop coming from the Griddle.

For my Waffle toppers and side I had Fried Ham, a Sunny Side Up Egg, and Hash Browns. The Ham was leftover Ham from the Thanksgiving Feast yesterday. I fried the Ham, my Egg, and the Hash Browns on a Flat Top Griddle. It’s always great using the Griddle. All you do is spray it with Pam and you skip on having to use any Oil. Then to assemble this fine dinner I just placed the Waffle on the plate and topped it the Sunny Side Up Egg and Fried Ham. Then had the Hash Browns on the side. Breakfast food is one of the ultimate comfort food’s. This dinner hit the spot as they say. For dessert later a slice of Apple Pie! My Mom made this and she uses Splenda to make it and the taste is incredible!

The Martha White Corn Meal

White Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix. Self Rising White Enriched with Hot Rize®

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 3 Tbsp (31g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 110
Calories from Fat 5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g1%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Sodium 440mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 22g7%
Dietary Fiber 2g6%
Protein 2g
Calcium2%Iron6%Thiamin10%Riboflavin6%Niacin6%Folic Acid15%

http://www.marthawhite.com/products/ProductDetail.aspx?catID=286&prodID=618

Grouper Sandwich w/ Baked Cheesy Hash Browns and Carrot Slices

October 19, 2012 at 5:08 PM | Posted in Aunt Millie's, carrots, fish, hash browns, Idahoan Potato Products | 1 Comment
Tags: Baking, Black pepper, Dinner, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fish, Hash Browns, Idahoan Foods, Olive oil, Sea salt, Trans fat

Today’s Menu: Grouper Sandwich w/ Baked Cheesy Hash Browns and Carrot Slices

I had a fillet of that delicious Gulf Coast Grouper leftover from the other night and I fried it up and had a Grouper Sandwich w/ Baked Cheesy Hash Browns and Carrot Slices for dinner. Simple and easy to make Grouper. I seasoned it with Sea Salt and Ground Black Pepper then rolled it in Progresso Italian Style Bread Crumbs. I pan fried it in Extra Virgin Olive Oil about 3 1/2 minutes on the first side then flipping it over and continued to fry it for 3 minutes. What a fantastic tasting fish! Really no way to describe just how good it is. If you’ve never tried Grouper it’s time!

For sides I prepared Idahoan Farmhouse Fix’ns Cheesy Hash Browns. Another easy but tasty dish. I left the product description at the end of the post. I also had some boiled Carrot slices. For dessert a very special and mouthwatering dessert. My Mom baked an Apple Pie! The good part she used White and Brown Splenda to make it. It’s delicious and it tastes just as good as it would if you used Sugar. Great Job Mom!
Aunt Milie’s Whole Grain Mini Sub Buns

Aunt Millie’s brings specialty rolls and buns from the Deli to you. Your sandwich-making occasions can be special occasions, with Aunt Millie’s Deli. Enjoy!

Nutrition
Facts
Serving size 1 Bun (66g)
Servings per Container 8

Calories 160
Calories from fat 20
Amount/Serving %DV*
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 340mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 10%
Fiber 4g 15%
Sugars 3g
Protein 7g

http://www.auntmillies.com/products/ProductView.aspx?prod=5157&cat=Deli

FARMHOUSE FIXNS CHEESY HASH BROWNS

Product Description
Idahoan’s Farmhouse Fixns breakfast casseroles are packed with 100% Idaho® potato hash browns and bursting with top-of-the-mornin flavor. Cheesy Hash Browns are a classic farmhouse breakfast side.

Preparation Instruction
Oven Directions
1) COMBINE potatoes and sauce mix in a 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
2) STIR in 1 3/4 cups of boiling water, 1/2 cup of 2% milk and 2 table spoons of margarine or butter.
3) BAKE uncovered for 20 minutes at 450°F.
4) REMOVE from oven and let stand a few minutes before serving.
* If softer casserole is desired, add a little more water or milk.
Stove Top Directions
1) COMBINE potatoes, sauce mix, 1 3/4 cup boiling water, 1/2 cup of 2% milk and 2 tablespoons of margarine or butter in a 2 quart saucepan.
2) STIR well and bring to boil (watch carefully to avoid boil over).
3) REDUCE heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes.
* If more sauce is desired, add 1/4 cup more water.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving Unprepared Prepared
Calories 110 170
Total Carbohydrates 21g 7% 8%

http://www.idahoan.com/products/retail/farmhouse-fixns-cheesy-hash-brown

Full House Breakfast!

September 29, 2012 at 9:52 AM | Posted in breakfast, hash browns, Healthy Life Whole Grain Breads, Jennie-O Turkey Products | Leave a comment
Tags: Black pepper, Breakfast, Brown, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Green tea, Hash Browns, jennie o turkey, Olive oil, Oscar Mayer, Sea salt, Turkey Bacon, virgin olive oil

Woke up starving this morning! Nothing better than a Full House Breakfast to stop that hunger. I prepared some Simply Potatoes Hash Browns. I always like mine golden brown but not crisp or burnt. I then topped them with some fresh grated Smoked Dutch Gouda, I love Gouda on anything! While the Hash Browns were cooking in another skillet I fried 3 slices of Jennie – O Turkey Bacon. I switched over to Jennie – O Turkey Bacon from Oscar Mayer a while back. Jennie -O fries up a lot crisper and 15 fewer calories for 3 slices. Finally as the hash Browns and Bacon was done I used the Hash Brown skillet to fry an Egg Sunnyside Up. Seasoned with Sea Salt and Ground Black Pepper, I also poured just a bit of Extra Virgin Olive Oil on top of the Yolk. The Olive Oil assures that the Yolk gets done also and provides a great added flavor. While the Egg was finishing I toasted 2 slices of Healthy Life Whole Grain Bread topped with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter. Breakfast, Morning Paper, Green Tea, ready for the day!

Good Morning!

August 18, 2012 at 9:50 AM | Posted in Bob Evan's, cheese, diabetes, diabetes friendly, green tea, hash browns, Healthy Life Whole Grain Breads, low calorie, low carb | Leave a comment

A gorgeous morning out! About 55 degrees and sunny. Started off with a 1 Egg Scrambled Egg, Turkey Sausage, Hash Browns topped with Kraft 2% Shredded Sharp Cheese, and toasted Whole Grain English Muffin. Also a cup of hot brewed Green Tea and Saturday paper. I’ve already got the 4 wheeler out and ready to ride after breakfast. Good Morning!!

Bison Sirloin Steak, Eggs, and Hash Browns – Oh My!

March 26, 2012 at 5:09 PM | Posted in bison, diabetes friendly, hash browns, Healthy Life Whole Grain Breads, low calorie, low carb | 1 Comment
Tags: Black pepper, Breyer, Egg, Hash Brown, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!, Olive oil, Sea salt, Vanilla Ice

Today’s Menu: Bison Sirloin Steak, Eggs, and Hash Browns

It just felt like the thing to do for dinner tonight, Breakfast! And what a Breakfast, or dinner, it was. I had a Bison Sirloin Steak that I seasoned with McCormick Grinder Steakhouse Seasoning and pan fried in Extra Virgin Olive Oil about 4 minutes per side. I also had a side of J B’s Fat Boy Chipotle Barbeque Sauce to kick it up a bit. I love this sauce it gives you some nice heat but it doesn’t over power or take away from your food’s flavor.

Along with the Steak I had Simply Potatoes Hash Browns that I seasoned with Sea Salt and Ground Black Pepper. I topped them with some freshly grated Smoked Dutch Gouda Cheese, which in my opinion goes well with anything! I also had an Egg that was seasoned with the Sea Salt and Pepper, served Sunny Side Up. To top everything off I had 2 slices of toasted Healthy Life Whole Grain Bread topped with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter and a glass of Tropicana Heavy Pulp Orange Juice. For dessert later a slice of Pillsbury Nut Quick Bread topped with a scoop of Breyer’s Carb Smart Vanilla Ice Cream. I had previously made the Quick Bread in a mini loaf pan and had it in the freezer. The Breyer’s Carb Smart Ice Cream is only 90 calories and 13 carbs per serving!

Grilled A&W Root Beer BBQ Sauce Marinated Chicken Breasts w/ Smothered Hash Browns,…

March 11, 2012 at 5:31 PM | Posted in BBQ, cheese, chicken, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Food, grilling, hash browns, low calorie, low carb | 1 Comment
Tags: Barbecue, Black pepper, Breyer, Grill, Olive oil, Root Beer, Sea salt, Vanilla Ice

Today’s Menu: Grilled A&W Root Beer BBQ Sauce and Crushed Pineapple Marinated Chicken Breasts w/ Smothered Hash Browns, Grilled Asparagus, and Crescent Rolls

Sunny and 60 degrees out! Cleaned up the grill and fired it up to grill some A&W Root Beer BBQ Sauce and Crushed Pineapple Marinated Chicken Breasts! Love grilling and Chicken tastes even better when you grill it. I used Miller Amish Boneless Chicken Breasts and Marinated them in A&W Root Beer BBQ Sauce and Dole Crushed Pineapple and refrigerated them for about 3 hours. It was the first time I had ever used the A&W Sauce. It was a sweet sauce with a hint of Root Beer, a very good and tasty sauce! I left info on the sauce at the end of the post. I grilled them about 22 minutes flipping them twice. They came out moist and delicious. The sauce really provides a great flavor and with the added Crushed Pineapple they were too good.

For sides I had grilled Asparagus, Smothered Hash Browns and Pillsbury Reduced Fat Crescent Rolls. The asparagus was Meijer Brand frozen Grilled Asparagus which I always keep a supply of on hand. I used Simply Potatoes Hash Browns that I seasoned with Sea Salt and Ground Black Pepper. I pan fried them in Extra Virgin Olive Oil and topped them with fresh grated Dutch Smoked Gouda Cheese, one of my favorite cheese! Plus I baked a can of Pillsbury Reduced Fat Crescent Rolls. I actually forgot I had them and found them buried in the back of the fridge and they I about a week before expiration so I wanted to use them before that. For dessert later a Slice of Pillsbury Nut Quick Bread. I made this earlier to day adding extra Almond Pieces, Pecan Pieces and Walnut Pieces. Topped it with a scoop of Breyer’s Carb Smart Vanilla Ice Cream.

A&W Root Beer BBQ Sauce
Enjoy the smooth, creamy flavor of AW root beer on the grill. The taste of AW will add an unexpected, layered richness to your BBQ. Whether basting, marinating or dipping, you’ll savor every bite.

Gorton’s Home Style Baked Shrimp w/ Rice

February 18, 2012 at 6:03 PM | Posted in baking, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Food, hash browns, low calorie, low carb, rice, seafood, shrimp | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, Calorie, Carbohydrate, Dietary Reference Intake, Gorton, Saturated fat, Shrimp, Trans fat

Today’s Menu: Gorton’s Home Style Baked Shrimp w/ Rice

It was a quick & easy delicious dinner tonight using Gorton’s Home Style Shrimp and Uncle Ben’s Roasted Chicken Flavored Rice With Carrots & Herbs. The Gorton’s Shrimp is very easy to make just bake at 425 degrees for 16 – 20 minutes and you have a great tasting Shrimp dinner. These were the best boxed Shrimp I ever had! Good size, breaded and seasoned just right. They’re 240 calories and only 19 carbs. I left the product description at the bottom of the post. Along with the Shrimp I had Uncle Ben’s Roasted Chicken Flavored Rice With Carrots & Herbs. Another easy fixing it comes in a microwavable cup. Just heat for 60 seconds and serve. For dessert later this evening a Pillsbury Apple Turnover topped with a scoop of Breyer’s Carb Smart Vanilla Ice Cream.

Gorton’s Home Style Shrimp

Gorton’s Home Style Shrimp is made with plump, tender tail-on shrimp for a big shrimp taste. Gorton’s homestyle breading is made with fresh cracker meal and real buttermilk.
Gorton’s Home Style Shrimp:

Seasoned with classic herbs and spices
A natural source of omega-3

Gorton’s HomeStyle Shrimp
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 3 (99g)

Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 130
Calories 240

% Daily Values*
Total Fat 14g     22%
Saturated Fat 3.5g     18%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 70mg     23%
Sodium 720mg     30%
Potassium 100mg
Total Carbohydrate 19g     6%
Dietary Fiber 1g     4%
Sugars 2g
Protein 10g