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Pulled Pork Barbecue Sandwich w/ Sliced New Potatoes and….

May 17, 2011 at 5:19 PM | Posted in BBQ, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Food, greenbeans, Healthy Life Whole Grain Breads, low calorie, low carb, potatoes, pulled pork, Sea Salt, spices and herbs | Leave a comment

Today’s Menu: Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich w/ Sliced New Potatoes and Cut Green Bean and Shelley Beans.

Had a hearty and surprisingly low calorie and low carb complete meal tonight for dinner. Everything was only 290 calories and 44 carbs. I measured everything out to per serving. I used Montgomery Inn Pulled Pork with BBQ Sauce and used a Healthy Life Sandwich Bun. As sides I had boiled New Potato Slices that I seasoned with Thyme, Sea Salt, Pepper, and Parsley. Along with that I had Cut Green Bean and Shelley Beans.

Baked Halibut w/ Sea Scallops and Asparagus

May 14, 2011 at 6:29 PM | Posted in baking, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Food, Healthy Life Whole Grain Breads, low calorie, low carb, nuts, scallops, Sea Salt, seafood, turkey bacon | 2 Comments

Today’s Menu: Baked Haddock w/ Sea Scallops, Asparagus, and Whole Grain Bread.

Seafood heaven around the homestead tonight! I had Baked Haddock seasoned with McCormick Grinder Sea Salt, McCormick Grinder Black Peppercorn, Parsley, and light Lemon. baked at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Also had two Sea Scallops lightly fried, about 2 minutes per side, in Extra Virgin Olive Oil and seasoned with the same Sea Salt, Black Peppercorn, and Parsley with very light Bread Crumbs. Also as sides had fresh Asparagus and Healthy Life Whole Grain Bread. With the Asparagus I cut the stalks into three pieces and seasoned with Garlic Salt, Ground Pepper, Crumbled Turkey Bacon, and sliced Almonds. Lightly fried in Extra Virgin Olive Oil and I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter. A delicious meal that was low in calories and carbs!

Mahi Mahi w/ Glazed Carrots and…

April 12, 2011 at 4:57 PM | Posted in carrots, dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, fish, Food, greenbeans, low calorie, low carb, Sea Salt, spices and herbs | 2 Comments

Today’s Menu: Mahi Mahi w/ Glazed Carrots, Green Beans with Sliced Almonds, and Cornbread ears.

Had a fantastic tasting Mahi Mahi Fillet for dinner tonight! I’ll post the recipe for it at the end of the post. I fried the fillet and seasoned with Sea Salt, Pepper, Ground Ginger, Garlic Powder, Paprika, and Chili Powder, and a whole lot of taste! Fried 4 1/2 minutes per side. Had sides of Glazed Carrots, Green Beans with Sliced Almonds, and Cornbread Ears. For dessert later some Breyer’s Carb Smart Ice Cream with sliced Mango.

Ingredients:
4 Mahi Mahi Fillets
2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
2 Teaspoons Ground Ginger
2 Teaspoons Paprika
1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
Sea Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
1 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Directions:
1. In a small mixing bowl combine Garlic Powder, Ground Ginger, Paprika, Chili Powder, Sea Salt and Pepper. Then rub the mixture over both sides of fillets.
2. Heat Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Place fillets in the skillet.
3. Cook 4 1/2 minutes per side, or until the fillets are flakey and done

Baked Salmon w/ Brown Rice

March 30, 2011 at 4:54 PM | Posted in Aunt Millie's, baking, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Food, low calorie, low carb, salmon, Sea Salt | Leave a comment

Today’s Menu: Baked Salmon w/ Brown Rice and Hearth Whole Grain Bread.

Healthy and delicious was Dinner tonight! I had Baked Salmon along with Brown Rice. I was at Walmart earlier and as going by the Meat and Seafood Dept. they had some beautiful Salmon Fillets. That was the first time I tried the Salmon from Walmart and it was delicious! I seasoned it with Sea Salt, Grinder Black Pepper, Parsley, and topped with Sesame Seeds and lightly rubbed with Extra Virgin Light Olive Oil. I baked it at 400 degees for 12 minutes. I used Uncle Ben’s Brown Rice and and I also had a slice of Aunt Millie’s Hearth Whole Grain Bread.

Thin Cut Chicken Breast w/ Asparagus and…

March 18, 2011 at 9:03 PM | Posted in chicken, diabetes, Food, low calorie, low carb, pasta, Sea Salt, vegetables | 2 Comments

Today’s Menu: Thin Cut Chicken Breast w/ Asparagus and Pasta Salad

Had a Tyson Chicken Thin Cut Breast, rolled in Flour and Bread Crumbs and seasoned with Sea Salt and Ground Black Pepper, lightly fried in Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Had sides of Asparagus Bits and a Whole Wheat Pasta Salad. The Pasta Salad was made with Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Whole Wheat Pasta Rotini Pasta. Added Sliced Turkey Pepperoni, Anchovies, Capers, Sliced Black Olives, Kalamata Halved Olives, and seasoned with McCormick Grinder Italian Seasoning.

Tilapia w/ GreenBeans and…

March 7, 2011 at 9:29 PM | Posted in Aunt Millie's, fish, Food, greenbeans, hash browns, low calorie, low carb, Sea Salt, spices and herbs, tilapia, vegetables | 3 Comments

Today’s Menu: Baked Tilapia w/ Green Beans, Baked Hash Browns and Cheese, and Hearth Whole Grain Bread.

Baked a Tilapia Fillet at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Rolled in Bread Crumbs and seasoned with Parsley, Sea Salt, Pepper, and Ground Thyme. Had sides of Green Beans, Baked Bob Evans Hash Browns and Cheese, and a slice of Aunt Millie’s Hearth Whole Grain Bread.

Lake Perch w/ Parmesan Risotto and…

February 8, 2011 at 5:58 PM | Posted in diabetes, fish, Food, low calorie, low carb, Sea Salt, vegetables | Leave a comment

Today’s Menu: Lake Perch w/ Alfredo Parmesan Risotto and Asparagus.

I had a pan fried Lake Perch Fillet, rolled in Whole Wheat Flour and Bread Crumb mixture and seasoned with Sea Salt and Grinder Black Pepper. As sides had Lundberg Alfredo Parmesan Risotto and Green Giant Asparagus seasoned with Garlic Salt. The Lundberg Risotto is one of my favorites, always great tasting and tender. Plus it’s only 140 calories and 29 carbs per serving. A little high on carbs but I’ve really been doing great with the carb count.

Teriyaki Salmon with Soba Noodles

February 5, 2011 at 7:16 PM | Posted in diabetes, Food, low calorie, low carb, salmon, Sea Salt | Leave a comment

Today’s Menu: Teriyaki Salmon with Soba Noodles and Harvest Grain Bread.

Had a delicious,easy made Salmon dinner tonight. Wish it was a bit lower in carbs but overall it wasn’t bad. Had a Teriyaki Marinated Salmon Fillet, cut into chunks, on a bed of Annie Chun’s Buckwheat Soba Noodles and Kroger Bakery Harvest Grain Bread. A really easy and simple meal that’s great tasting! I listed the recipe below, ENJOY!

Ingredients

1/2 A Salmon Fillet, skinned

1 Serving (2 oz.) Annie Chun’s Buckwheat Soba Noodles

1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 1/2 Tablespoons Teriyaki Sauce

1 Handful Sesame Seeds

1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil

Sea Salt for seasoning, to personal taste

Dried Parsley Flakes, for topping

* Slice the Salmon into bitesize chunks and place in a bowl with Teriyaki Sauce. Cover and place in the frige to marinate for 30 minutes.

* After Salmon has marinated boil the water for the Noodles and cook according to instructions on the box.

*While Noodles are cooking pan fry the Salmon, season with Sea Salt, in Extra Virgin Olive Oil over medium heat turning and stirring often until browned on all sides.

* When Noodles are done drain and toss with Sesame Oil and Sesame Seeds. Serve the Salmon pieces on top of the Noodles and drizzle with Teriyaki Sauce and sprinkle with Parsley.

Bison Sirloin Steak and…

January 28, 2011 at 6:46 PM | Posted in bison, diabetes, Food, low calorie, low carb, mushrooms, Sea Salt | Leave a comment

Today’s Menu: Bison Sirloin Steak and Sauteed Mushrooms w/ Smashed Potatoes and Artisan Multi Grain Bread.

I had one of the most tender and great tasting Bison Sirloin Steaks I have ever had for dinner tonight! Rubbed just a bit of Extra Virgin Olive Oil on it and seasoned with McCormick Steakhouse Grinder Seasoning. Pan fried to medium rare and covered with Sauteed Portabella Mushrooms. As sides had Smashed New Potatoes and Kroger Artisan Multi Grain Bread. I fixed the Potatoes by quartering them and seasoned with Sea Salt , Grinder Black Pepper, Ground Thyme, Parsley, and a teaspoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Put them in a microwave safe bowl and nuked for 4:30 minutes. Then took a hand masher and partially smashed them and then added a pat of I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter. Then ENJOYED A GREAT DINNER!

Salmon, Asparagus, and…

January 17, 2011 at 6:48 PM | Posted in diabetes, low calorie, low carb, salmon, Sea Salt | Leave a comment

Today’s Menu: Baked Salmon w/ Asparagus and Harvest Grain Bread.

Had a Salmon fillet I had purchased from the good folks of Meijer Seafood Shop. Rubbed a little Canola Oil on it and seasoned it with Sea Salt, Grinder Black Pepper, and Toasted Sesame Seed. Baked at 400 degrees for 12 minutes. Had sides of Asparagus and Kroger Bakery Harvest Grain Bread, love that Bread!