Baked BBQ Chicken Wings, Celery Sticks, and Garlic Herb Potatoes
September 23, 2017 at 5:16 PM | Posted in chicken, potatoes | 2 CommentsTags: Baking, BBQ Chicken Wings, Celery Sticks, Chicken, Cooking, Dinner, Food, Litehouse Light Blue Cheese Dressing, recipes, the Little Potato Company Grilled Potatoes – Garlic Herb
Today’s Menu: Baked BBQ Chicken Wings, Celery Sticks, and Garlic Herb Potatoes
Feeling a lot better today! I even got a full night’s sleep. Almost all the swelling on my right ear area is gone but my hearing isn’t quite back all the way though. With feeling better I’m back to solid food. So for Breakfast I prepared some Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns, Meijer Diced Ham, 1 Egg Sunny Side Up, and a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. The Hash Browns, Ham, and Egg make a perfect Breakfast Bowl! After Breakfast I headed to Meijer to do some grocery shopping. Back home gave Mom a hand with the laundry and some house cleaning. Got the cart out for a bit. Watched some College Football then the rest of the day. For Dinner tonight I prepared Baked BBQ Chicken Wings, Celery Sticks, and Garlic Herb Potatoes.
At Meijer I bought a bag of Meijer Brand BBQ Chicken Wings. First time trying this brand Wings. Mom and Dad had been wanting some Wings so that’s what we are having for Dinner. The Wings come frozen and already Seasoned.
To prepare them I preheated the oven on 375 degrees. Then got a large baking sheet, lined it with foil and sprayed the foil with Pam Cooking Spray. Lined the Wings up in the pan and when the oven was ready I baked them. for about 27 minutes. Pulled them from the oven and let them sit for 3 minutes and served! The Wings were excellent! They were nice size and the Seasoning and BBQ Sauce was spot on. Served it with Celery Sticks along with Litehouse Lite Blue Cheese Dressing.
For a side Dad wanted some Potatoes so I picked up a package of Little Potato Company Garlic and Herb Potatoes. They come in a tin, ready for the oven container. Preheated the oven to 450 and sat the container on a small baking sheet. It comes with a Seasoning Packet of Garlic and Herb. I first brushed the Potatoes with Extra Light Olive Oil and then Seasoned them with Seasoning Packet. Baked the for 45 minutes. The Potatoes came out perfect. Really enjoyed the Seasoning on them. Served them with a side of Daisy Light Sour Cream. Wings, Celery, and Potatoes for Dinner tonight! For a Dessert/Snack later a bowl of Skinny Pop – Pop Corn and a Diet Peach Snapple to drink.
Little Potato Company Grilled Potatoes – Garlic Herb
GARLIC HERB OVEN|GRILL READY FLAVOR HAS HAD A MAKEOVER!
This heavenly garlic herb flavor is enclosed in a new and attractive packaging design, yet still filled with the fresh Creamer potatoes you’ve come to love! We are giving you a healthier way to enjoy the delicious flavor, with a few small improvements to our seasoning packages:
– all natural ingredients, forget the artificial flavors and colors, you won’t find them here!
– reduced sodium levels
– lower sugar levels
As always, the Garlic Herb flavor is:
– gluten-free
– allergen-free
– fat-free
– cholesterol-free
– Vegan
That’s right, we’ve created a healthy blend to provide you with a sensational flavor experience that’s not only convenient, but also natural and good for you and your family.
Look for it in your produce section today!
Classic steakhouse comes alive in the Garlic Herb flavor. A colorful mix of red and yellow Creamer potatoes is roasted in a mouth-watering blend of roasted garlic, sweet onions and fragrant rustic herbs.
Just open the package, add the included seasoning, splash a little oil and roast for 30 minutes in the oven or on the barbecue. Perfectly grilled Creamers have never been easier!
Be sure to mix it up and try our other delicious flavors Onion Medley and Barbecue Blend.
In three easy steps, you have perfectly roasted and seasoned potatoes!
Preheat grill to medium-high or oven to 450° F.
1. Simply remove the cardboard sleeve, seasoning pack and plastic film.
2. Add the seasoning pack contents and 2 tbsp of oil to tray. Toss until well coated.
3. Place uncovered tray on grill or in oven. Cook for 30 – 45 minutes* or until tender, stirring occasionally. Serve and enjoy!
Tip: If potatoes look dry during cooking, turn down heat and add 2 tbsp. of water.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size
Per Serving % Daily Value*
Calories 80 0 %
Fat 0 g 0%
Saturated + Trans 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 220 mg 9%
Potassium 520 mg 15%
Carbohydrate 18 g 6%
Fibre 2 g 8%
Sugars 2 g
Protein 2 g
https://www.littlepotatoes.com/en/products/garlic-herb/
Fried Chicken Breasts w/ Roasted Asparagus, Cut Green Beans, and Crescent Rolls
September 2, 2017 at 6:07 PM | Posted in chicken | 3 CommentsTags: Asparagus, Baking, chicken breasts, Cooking, Del Monte Cut Green Beans, Dinner, Food, Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, Progresso Italian Style Bread Crumbs, recipes
Today’s Menu: Fried Chicken Breasts w/ Roasted Asparagus, Cut Green Beans, and Crescent Rolls
To start my Saturday morning off I prepared a packet of Pioneer Peppered White Gravy and I toasted 2 slices of Aunt Millie’s Light Whole Grain Bread. Also had my morning cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. A cool morning outside, 
58 degrees with a cool wind. Had a high of 66 degrees with rain and clouds. Dad is slowly recovering from the pneumonia, not feeling real good today though. So with the rain, there’s not a lot going on outside. Vacuumed and dusted the house. Then cleaned and straightened up the pantry. Everything done so I watched some College Football the rest of the afternoon. For Dinner tonight its Fried Chicken Breasts w/ Roasted Asparagus, Cut Green Beans, and Crescent Rolls.
I bought a package of 2 Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breasts from Meijer the day before and had them in the fridge. To prepare them I’ll need; Flour, Litehouse Poultry Seasoning, Morton’s Lite Salt, and Ground Black Pepper.
I’m using a medium size skillet to fry the Chicken. I first sprayed it with Pam Cooking Spray and then added a tablespoon of Extra Light Olive Oil to it, preheated on medium heat. As the skillet was heating I grabbed a pie pan and added a couple of tablespoons of flour to it. I then took the Chicken Breasts and rolled them in the flour, making sure both sides were fully floured. Next I seasoned them with the Poultry Seasoning and the Salt and Pepper. With the skillet heated, I added the Chicken to the skillet. I fried the Chicken until it was golden brown on one side and flipped it over and fried the other side the same way. Checked it with a meat thermometer and it was 165 degrees, perfect. The Chicken came out moist and tender with a nice crust. I served it with a side of Hidden Valley Ranch Buffalo Dressing.
Then for one side dish I prepared Roasted Asparagus. prepare the Asparagus I needed Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic (minced), Sea Salt, Freshly grated Black Peppercorn, Lemon Juice, and Shredded Parmesan Cheese. To prepare it; 
Rinse clean the asparagus. Break the tough ends off of the asparagus and discard. Lay the asparagus spears out in a single layer in a baking dish or a foil-covered roasting pan. Drizzle olive oil over the spears, roll the asparagus back and forth until they are all covered with a thin layer of olive oil. Sprinkle with minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Rub over the asparagus so that they are evenly seasoned. Place pan in the preheated 400 degree oven and roast for approximately 8-10 minutes, depending on how thick your asparagus spears are, until lightly browned and tender when pierced with a fork. Drizzle with a little fresh lemon juice and shredded Parm Cheese before serving.
Then I heated up a large can of Del Monte Cut Green Beans. Just empty the can into a sauce pan and heat until heated through. I also baked a small can of Pillsbury Crescent Rolls. For Dessert/Snack later a bowl of Skinny Pop – Pop Corn and a Diet Peach Snapple to drink.
Garden asparagus
Asparagus, or garden asparagus, folk name sparrow grass, scientific name Asparagus officinalis, is a spring vegetable, a flowering perennial plant species in the genus Asparagus. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asparagus
Nutrition Facts
Asparagus
Amount Per 1 spear, medium (5-1/4″ to 7″ long) (16 g)
Calories 3
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0 g 0%
Saturated fat 0 g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0 g
Monounsaturated fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 0 mg 0%
Potassium 32 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.6 g 0%
Dietary fiber 0.3 g 1%
Sugar 0.3 g
Protein 0.4 g 0%
Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 0% Iron 1%
Vitamin D 0% Vitamin B-6 0%
Vitamin B-12 0% Magnesium 0%
Mushroom and Chicken Risotto
August 11, 2017 at 4:47 PM | Posted in chicken, mushrooms, risotto | 2 CommentsTags: Baking, Cooking, Dinner, Food, Kraft Reduced Fat Parmesan Grated Cheese, Lundberg Creamy Parmesan Risotto, Mushrooms, recipes, Simple Truth Rotisserie Chicken
today about 86 degrees, humid, with showers later in the day. Right after Breakfast I headed up to the local Kroger to pick up a few items for tonight’s Dinner. Back home did some house cleaning. Then after Lunch headed out to go see Dad at the rehab unit. It’s been a rough day for him, having a lot of trouble breathing today. His breathing isn’t going to get any better, his lungs have about given up on him. I guess we can always hope! Back at home finished up a few things around the house. For Dinner tonight I prepared Mushroom and Chicken Risotto with Baked French Bread.
out great. To prepare it is quick and easy. In a 2 qt. saucepan, sauté the Rice in ½ Tbsp. Extra Light Olive Oil over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add 2½ cups water and contents of Seasoning Pouch. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cook uncovered for 20 minutes stirring occasionally until rice is tender. With about 8 minutes of cooking time left I added the Chicken and Mushrooms. Stirred until both were well mixed in the Risotto.
Lundberg Creamy Parmesan Risotto
Enjoy the delectable flavor of rich, aged Parmesan cheese in this elegant Italian-style risotto. We created this delicious gourmet side dish by blending quality ingredients like Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, and spices with our creamy Arborio rice. You’ll love how the individual kernels plump, creating a rich, creamy sauce while the rice grains remain separate and al dente. Preparing this tasty risotto takes about 20 minutes and requires minimal stirring. It’s an easy, convenient way to add gourmet flair to any meal.
Cooking InstructionsLundberg Risotto2
In a heavy 2 qt. saucepan, sauté rice in ½ Tbsp. olive oil over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add 2½ cups water and contents of seasoning pouch. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cook uncovered for 20 minutes stirring occasionally until rice is tender. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese is desired. Serve piping hot.
Ingredients
Eco-Farmed Arborio Rice, Parmesan and Cheddar Cheese Blend (Parmesan Cheese, Cheddar Cheese {Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes}), Salt, Whey, Buttermilk Powder, Dried Cane Syrup, Natural Flavors (Cheese, Dairy), Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Sodium Phosphate, Maltodextrin, Dried Parsley, Yeast Extract, Butter (Cream, Salt), Rice Flour, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Expeller-Pressed Safflower or Sunflower Oil, Pepper, Lactic Acid, Nonfat Milk, Enzyme-Modified Cheddar Cheese, Turmeric. Contains Milk.
http://www.lundberg.com/products/risottos/Creamy_Parmesan_Risotto.aspx
Crock Pot Boneless Chicken Breasts w/ Mashed Potatoes, Cut Green Beans,…….
July 24, 2017 at 5:11 PM | Posted in Bob Evan's, chicken | Leave a commentTags: Baking, Bisquick Biscuits, Bob Evan's Mashed Potatoes, chicken breasts, Cooking, Crock Pot, Del Monte Cut Green Beans, Dinner, Food, Heinz Chicken Gravy, Herbs, recipes, Spices
Today’s Menu: Crock Pot Boneless Chicken Breasts w/ Mashed Potatoes, Cut Green Beans, Chicken Gravy,and Baked Buttermilk Biscuits
For Breakfast this morning I had a Breakfast Sandwich using a Pillsbury Buttermilk Biscuit and Smithfield Anytime Sliced Ham. Just baked the Biscuits and fried up a few slices of the Ham and made my Sandwich! Love Breakfast Sandwiches. Not quite as hot today, 84 degrees, but still humid out. Right after Breakfast I got the leaf blower out and cleaned off the deck and driveway areas. Afterward I got the Crock Pot ready to make tonight’s meal, more on that below. After Lunch I went up to see Dad at the hospital. He’s feeling and getting better but it looks as though he may have to go to a rehab center, still hoping he can come straight home. For Dinner tonight I prepared Crock Pot Boneless Chicken Breasts w/ Mashed Potatoes, Cut Green Beans, Chicken Gravy,and Baked Buttermilk Biscuits.
Got the Crock Pot out to make tonight’s meal of Crock Pot Boneless Chicken Breasts w/ Mashed Potatoes, Cut Green Beans, and Baked Buttermilk Biscuits. To start the Chicken I’ll need the following; Small Crock Pot, Crock Pot Liners, Boneless and Skinless Chicken Breasts, Morton’s Lite Salt, Ground Black Pepper, Garlic Salt, Litehouse Poultry Seasoning, Water, and Lemon Juice.
To start I got the Crock Pot out and put in a Reynold’s Plastic Crock Pot Liner. I then sprayed it with Pam Cooking Spray and added 3 dashes of water to it. I added just enough Water to keep the Chicken moist. Put the lid on it and turned it to Low Heat. So as the Crock Pot was warming up I seasoned the Chicken Breasts. I bought the Chicken Breasts from Meijer yesterday. I like Meijer Chicken, always nice full Breasts. I washed them off in Cold Water and patted them dry with a paper towel. I then seasoned the Chicken with the Morton’s Lite Salt, Ground Black Pepper, Garlic Salt, and Litehouse Poultry Seasoning. Patted the Seasoning in and set the Breasts aside. Let the Breasts sit for 5 minutes and added them to the preheated Crock Pot. I arranged the chicken breasts in the bottom of the Crock Pot, making sure not to overlap them. I then took a little Lemon Juice and added to the top of Chicken Breasts. Put the lid on it and let it cook!
I cooked the Chicken Breasts on Low Heat for 7 hours and when it was time to take it out it practically fell apart! The Seasoning was perfect on the Chicken and the Chicken was super moist. I set the Chicken aside and finished cooking the rest of the Dinner. I first preheated the oven on 425 degrees, for the Buttermilk Biscuits.
As the Chicken was finishing up in the Crock Pot I started making the rest of the Dinner. I started making the Mashed Potatoes. I used Bob Evan’s Mashed Potatoes. Just microwaved for 6 minutes and serve, just as good as homemade, if not better.
Next I heated up a large can of Del Monte Cut Green Beans. Just empty the can into a sauce pan and heat until heated through.
I also made some Chicken Gravy. I had a jar of the Heinz Chicken Gravy that I used. Just emptied the jar into a small sauce pan and heated it on low, stirring often until heated through.
Finally I baked some Bisquick Buttermilk Biscuits. First time making these, I mainly made them for Mom because she loves baked Bread and Biscuits. I had already preheated the oven on 425 degrees. I used a package of Bisquick Buttermilk Complete Biscuit Mix. In a mixing bowl I added a 1/3 of a cup of the Mix and added a 1/2 cup of Water and stirred until it was soft dough. I then got a small baking sheet lined it with foil and sprayed a light coat of Pam Cooking Spray on it. Next I dropped the Dough by the spoonful onto the cookie sheet. I baked them for about 10 minutes, until golden brown! This made really good Biscuits. Cut the Biscuits in half and added a bit of Butter to them.
To serve the Chicken I took a tablespoon of the Chicken Gravy and put it in a plate. Put the Chicken Breast in the Gravy and served. Added some of the Gravy to the Mashed Potatoes also. Excellent Dinner! We also made Dad a plate of everything and took it to him at the hospital. For Dessert later a Weight Watcher’s Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Bar.
Bisquick Complete Buttermilk Biscuits Mix
Create tasty baked treats with Bisquick Complete Buttermilk Biscuits Mix. It is easy to prepare by just adding water. The 7.5-oz Betty Crocker biscuit mix contains enough for 6 biscuits.
Bisquick Complete Buttermilk Biscuits Mix:
* Just add water.
* Ready in 15 minutes.
* Kosher.
* Makes 6 biscuits.
* Package contains 7.5 oz of biscuit baking mix.
Ingredients:
Ingredients: Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Palm Oil, Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Salt, Buttermilk, Dextrose.
Directions:
Instructions: Prep time: 2 minutes Bake time: 11 minutes You Will Need: Cup Water 1. Heat oven to 450F (or 425F for dark or nonstick cookie sheet). Lightly grease cookie sheet (or use cooking spray).2. Stir Biscuit Mix and water until soft dough forms. Drop dough by spoonfuls onto cookie sheet.3. Bake 8 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet.Makes six 3-inch or eight 2-inch biscuits.
Thousand Island Ground Chicken Cheese Burger w/ Baked Fries
June 22, 2017 at 4:55 PM | Posted in Alexia Potato Products, chicken, Kraft Cheese | Leave a commentTags: Alexia Organic Yukon Select Fries, Aunt Millie's Reduced Calorie Hamburger Buns, Baking, Burgers, Cooking, Dinner, Food, Ground Chicken, Kraft Deli Deluxe Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Litehouse Thousand Island Dressing, recipes
Today’s Menu: Thousand Island Ground Chicken Cheese Burger w/ Baked Fries
For Breakfast this morning I prepared an Egg Suunyside Up, reheated the remaining piece of pork Chop, toasted a Healthy Life Whole Grain English Muffin, and had the morning cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. Cleaned the house today, vacuumed and dusted. Then after Lunch I took Mom’s car to have the oil changed and then took it to washed and the inside vacuumed. Another hot and humid day out. Looks pretty good for an older car. For Dinner tonight its a Thousand Island Ground Chicken Cheese Burger w/ Baked Fries.
I had purchased a 1 lb. package of Ground Meijer Chicken while there the other day. I had no t had a ground Chicken Burger in a long time and it just sounded good! To make the Burger I’ll need; Pam Cooking Spray, Extra Light Olive Oil, Ground Chicken, Dried Sage (just a pinch), Sea salt, Ground Black Pepper, Litehouse Thousand Island Dressing, Kraft Deli Deluxe Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Aunt Millie’s Reduced Calorie Whole Grain Hamburger Buns.
To prepare it I was able to make 4 Burgers out the package of Ground Chicken. I added just a pinch of Rubbed Dried Sage to the Chicken and formed it into 4 Chicken Patties. I got a 10″ skillet that I lightly coated with Pam Cooking Spray and added a 1/2 tablespoon of Extra Light Olive Oil also. I then preheated the skillet on medium heat. I then fried the patties, 2 at a time. I fried them until the juices ran clear and I had an internal temperature reading of 165 degrees. Flipping the Burgers one time. After flipping it, with about 1 minute of frying time left I added my Cheese on it. I served it on an Aunt Millie’s Bun and topped the Burger with Litehouse Thousand Island Dressing. Love the Chicken Burger! Came moist and delicious, nice flavor to it and the Sharp Cheddar and Thousand Island Dressing was perfect with it.
To go with my Burger, what else but Baked Fries. I baked some Alexia Organic Yukon Select Fries. Seasoned them
with McCormick Grinder Sea Salt and Black Peppercorn Medley. Baked them at 425 degrees for 16 minutes. They bake up beautifully and seasoned just right, excellent Shoestring Fry! Plus they are only 120 calories and 15 net carbs. For dessert later a Weight Watcher’s Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Bar.
Alexia Organic Yukon Select Fries
Lightly seasoned with sea salt, these Julienne Fries make your everyday French fry wonder where it went wrong.
Ingredients: Organic Potatoes, Organic Canola Oil and/or Organic Sunflower Oil and/or Organic Safflower Oil, Sea Salt, Citric Acid.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 3 oz (84 g)
Per Serving % Daily Value*
Calories 120
Calories from Fat 36
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 200mg 8%
Potassium 310mg 9%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 0g
Protein 2g
https://www.alexiafoods.com/products/fries/yukon-gold-julienne-fries
Litehouse Original Thousand Island Dressing and Dip
This flavorful favorite is made with quality ingredients, from our homemade mayonnaise, ketchup and sweet pickle relish. Litehouse Thousand Island is one of the original two flavors served in our restaurant over 40 years ago!
INGREDIENTS
CANOLA OIL, KETCHUP (TOMATO CONCENTRATE, DISTILLED VINEGAR, CORN SYRUP, SALT, ONION POWDER, SPICE, NATURAL FLAVORING), WATER, SWEET RELISH [CUCUMBERS, SUGAR, VINEGAR, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, XANTHAN GUM, SPICES, RED BELL PEPPER, ONION, TURMERIC (COLOR)], EGG YOLK, SUGAR, TOMATO PASTE, ONIONS, SALT, DISTILLED VINEGAR, XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM, SPICE, DRIED GREEN ONION. Contains Egg. * The nutrition information and ingredients contained in this list are based on our current available data and may change from time to time. Please refer to the product package for the most accurate information.
https://www.litehousefoods.com/products/thousand-island-dressing
Cast Iron Skillet Marinated Chicken Breasts w/ Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, and Baked…
June 16, 2017 at 5:15 PM | Posted in Bob Evan's, chicken | Leave a commentTags: Baking, Bob Evan's Mashed Potatoes, Buttermolk, Chicken, Cooking, Del Monte Cut Green Beans, Dinner, Flour, Food, recipes, Simple Truth Chicken Breasts, Spices
Today’s Menu: Cast Iron Skillet Marinated Chicken Breasts w/ Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, and Baked French Bread
For Breakfast this morning I had a bowl of Kroger Brand Bran Flakes. Also had my morning cup of Bigelow Decaf 
Green Tea. Had a another heavy rain overnight but it cleared up by mid morning. Had a high of 91 degrees and partly sunny. After Breakfast I got the cart out and I had to put new rear caster tires on my Hoveround. It took a while but I got it done. Then while I had the Hoveround outside I cleaned it up, which it needed. Done for the day. Later I went down and picked up the mail and stopped by the lake for a bit. For Dinner tonight Cast Iron Skillet Marinated Chicken Breasts w/ Mashed Potatoes, Peppered White Gravy, Green Beans, and Baked French Bread. I’m looking forward to this Dinner!
To prepare this – I had a package of Simple Truth Chicken Breasts, 3 Breasts, in the freezer so I laid it in the fridge to thaw on Wednesday night. I Marinated the Chicken Breasts in Buttermilk overnight Thursday. To make the Chicken I’ll be frying it in a Cast Iron Skillet, using 3 Chicken Breasts, and Extra Light Olive Oil. For seasoning the Chicken I’m using; Flour, Sea Salt, Black Pepper, Dried Thyme, and Smoked Paprika
To prepare it; In a large bowl (or freezer bags) add the chicken with only 1/2 quart of the buttermilk. Refrigerate overnight. When ready to fry, remove chicken from bowl and let sit on counter for 30 minutes to take chill off. Combine the Flour and Sea Salt, Black Pepper, Dried Thyme, and Smoked Paprika in a large resealable plastic bag. Drain chicken pieces and shake of the remaining Buttermilk; add to flour mixture, one at a time, and shake to coat. Shake off excess; let stand on waxed paper for 15 minutes before frying.
Heat a 1/4 in. of oil in Cast Iron Skillet; fry chicken until browned on all sides. Cover and simmer, turning occasionally, until juices run clear and chicken is tender. Uncover and cook 5 minutes longer. Remove chicken; drain on paper towels and serve! The Chicken Breasts came out incredible, moist and excellent seasoning. The Buttermilk marinade works so good with Chicken.
I prepared some Bob Evan’s Mashed Potatoes. Just microwave for 6 minutes and serve, just as good as homemade, if not better. Next I made a packet of the Pioneer Peppered White Gravy to top the Mashed Potatoes.
Then I heated up a large can of Del Monte Cut Green Beans. Just empty the can into a sauce pan and heat until heated through. I also baked a loaf of Kroger Bakery French Bread, One delicious meal tonight, Mom and Dad loved it!
During the day today I baked 5 Mini Chocolate Cakes. I made them using Pillsbury Sugarless Devils Food Cake Mix and Iced it with Pillsbury Sugar Free Chocolate Fudge Icing. So for Dessert then it’s a slice of the Chocolate Cake, first bite of a Cake I’ve had in a long time.
Chicken Stir -Fry w/ Baby Carrots, Cut Green Beans, Water Chestnuts, Bean Sprouts…..
June 13, 2017 at 5:02 PM | Posted in chicken, stir-fry, vegetables | Leave a commentTags: Chicken, Chow Mein, Cooking, Dinner, Food, Hakubaku Wheat Noodles, Kikkoman Soy Sauce, Mushrooms, Noodles, recipes, stir-fry, Vegetables
Tonight’s Menu: Chicken Stir -Fry w/ Baby Carrots, Cut Green Beans, Water Chestnuts, Bean Sprouts, and Mushrooms
For Breakfast this morning I toasted a couple of Eggo Waffles (Low Fat Nutrigrain) and had my morning cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. I had ordered a Rotisserie Chicken from Kroger yesterday and after Lunch I went to pick up. Using as part of my Dinner tonight. Had a thunderstorm come through early this morning and then partly cloudy and 92 degrees out, and VERY humid. Don’t like this humidity at all. I seen the Wild Turkey again this morning in the back yard, second time I’ve seen them recently. We have the Turrkey, a couple of Deer, and assorted other critters running around. We also have somehow been adopted by a large yellow cat that now stays around the house outside. He sleeps a lot and that’s about it. For Dinner tonight its Chicken Stir -Fry w/ Baby Carrots, Cut Green Beans, Water Chestnuts, Bean Sprouts, and Mushrooms.
To make the Stir – Fry I’ll need; 1 Whole Rotisserie Chicken (Kroger Deli), 1 package Hakubaku Organic Japanese Wheat Noodles, 1 can Whole Baby Carrots (drained), 1 small can Del Monte Cut Green Beans (drained), Sliced Water Chestnuts (drained), 1 can of Bean Sprouts (drained), 1 can Stir-Fry Mushrooms (drained), Chow Mein Noodles, Kikkoman Less Sodium Soy Sauce, and Extra Light Olive Oil.
I went to Kroger earlier today and picked up a Whole Rotisserie Chicken. Pulled all the meat and this was my Chicken for the Stir-Fry. Next I grabbed a large nonstick skillet and sprayed it Pam Cooking Spray and added a tablespoon of Extra Light Olive Oil and heated the pan on medium heat. When heated I added my Pulled Chicken, Carrots, Green Beans, Water Chestnuts, Bean Sprouts, and Mushrooms. Stirred until mixed then added the Kikkoman Soy Sauce, you add this according to your taste. Stirred and heated everything until heated through. Removed it from the heat and covered it.
Next I boiled my Udon Noodles. I used a large pot and filled it 1/2 way with water. Heated the water to boiling and added my Noodles. Stirring, and cooked for 4 minutes. Drained them and added them to the Stir – Fry Skillet. Stirred until mixed and served! This hit the spot for Dinner! Topped a bowl of the Sir – Fry with some Chow Mein Noodles. Had a Diet Dr. Pepper to drink. For Dessert/Snack tonight a bowl of Skinny Pop – Pop Corn along with a Diet Trop A Rocka Snapple.
Kikkoman Less Sodium Soy Sauce
Kikkoman Less Sodium Soy Sauce is brewed exactly the same way as all-purpose Kikkoman Soy Sauce. However, after the fermentation process is completed, approximately 40% of the salt is removed. Although there is less sodium in Less Sodium Soy Sauce, all the flavor and quality characteristics remain because it is aged before extracting the salt. However, to maintain this full flavor, we recommend using it during the latter stage of cooking in braising sauces, soups and stews, vegetables or stir-frys.
Ingredients
WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE; LESS THAN 1/10 OF 1% AS A PRESERVATIVE.
http://www.kikkomanusa.com/homecooks/products/products_hc_details.php?pf=10102
Barbecued Chicken
May 14, 2017 at 5:42 AM | Posted in chicken, CooksRecipes | Leave a commentTags: Barbecued Chicken, BBQ Sauce, Brown Sugar, Chicken, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Food, Grilling, Molasses, Poultry, recipes, Splenda
Came across a delicious and Diabetic Friendly Barbecued Chicken recipe to pass along to all of you. It’s from one of my favorite recipe sites, CooksRecipes. The Cooks site (http://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html) has a large selection of recipes that will please all tastes and cuisines. So Enjoy and Eat Healthy!
Barbecued Chicken
Grilled chicken is juicier and tastes better when you brine it first—and the sweet and smoky homemade barbecue sauce is even “sweeter” without the extra calories from sugar.
Recipe Ingredients:
Barbecue Sauce:
3 cups reduced-sugar ketchup
1/4 cup SPLENDA® Brown Sugar Blend
1/3 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon paprika
11/2 teaspoons salt
11/2 teaspoons garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons liquid smoke
Chicken:
1/4 cup SPLENDA® Sugar Blend
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup hot tap water
3 cups cold water
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Cooking Directions:
1 – For Barbecue Sauce: Combine all ingredients for barbecue sauce in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 20 minutes, or until slightly thickened. (Top with a splatter guard during cooking.)
2 – Use immediately or cool, cover, and refrigerate for up to 1 month.
3 – For Chicken: Combine Splenda® Sugar Blend, salt, and hot water in 1-gallon zipper-lock bag and shake to dissolve Splenda® and salt. Add cold water and chicken. Press air out of bag, seal, and refrigerate 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
4 – Remove chicken from brine and discard brine. Refrigerate chicken until half an hour before you want to grill it (up to 1 day). Pat chicken dry with paper towels and sprinkle all over with pepper. Let rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.
5 – Heat grill to medium-high. Brush grill grate and coat with oil.
6 – Put chicken on grill, cover, and cook 5 to 7 minutes on one side. Flip chicken and brush with barbecue sauce. Cook another 5 to 7 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear (about 170°F | 80°C) on an instant-read thermometer).
7 – Coat chicken with 1 1/2 cups Sweet and Smoky Barbecue Sauce.
Makes 8 servings.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/8 of recipe): Calories: 270; Calories from Fat: 60; Total Fat: 7g;Saturated Fat: 1.5g; Cholesterol: 70mg; Sodium: 1770mg; Total Carbs: 25g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugars: 68g; Protein: 22g.
http://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/barbecued_chicken_recipe.html
Chicken, Potatoes, Asparagus, and Baked French Bread
May 5, 2017 at 5:04 PM | Posted in chicken, potatoes | Leave a commentTags: Asparagus, Baking, Chicken, Cooking, Dinner, Food, Hidden Valley Ranch Buffalo Dressing, recipes, Simple Truth Rotisserie Chicken, the Little Potato Company – Savory Herb
Today’s Menu: Chicken, Potatoes, Asparagus, and Baked French Bread
For Breakfast this morning I toasted a Healthy Life Whole Grain English Muffin and lightly buttered it with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter. And as every morning I also had the morning cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. I spent a very restless night last night, fighting with Phantom Pains most of the night. When they finally stopped it dawn. So after doing a few things around the house I went back to bed to catch up on some much needed sleep! For Dinner tonight it’s Chicken, Potatoes, Asparagus, and Baked French Bread.
Yesterday I bought a Simple Truth Rotisserie Whole Roaster at the Kroger Deli. Love these Simple Truth Chickens, they are huge and delicious! I pulled all the meat and had them in a plastic container in the fridge. To reheat it I put the Chicken on a micro wave plate with a steamer lid and reheated it. I served it with some Hidden Valley Ranch Buffalo Dressing.
For one side I prepared a package of the Little Potato Company – Savory Herb. I always pick up at Meijer. I have these quite often and really enjoy them. The Potatoes come in a microwavable tray. Just pop the tray in the microwave for five minutes and mix in the seasoning pack and you have a nutritious and tasty Potato Dish. These are definitely a good item to have in the pantry! So easy to prepare and no clean up.
Then for another side I prepared some Roasted Asparagus. To prepare the Asparagus I just needed Extra Light Olive
Oil, Garlic (minced), Sea Salt, Freshly grated Black Peppercorn, Lemon Juice, and Kraft Reduced Fat Grated Parmesan Cheese. To prepare it; Rinse clean the asparagus. Break the tough ends off of the asparagus and discard. Lay the asparagus spears out in a single layer in a baking dish or a foil-covered roasting pan. Drizzle olive oil over the spears, roll the asparagus back and forth until they are all covered with a thin layer of olive oil. Sprinkle with minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Rub over the asparagus so that they are evenly seasoned. Place pan in the preheated 400 degree oven and roast for approximately 8-10 minutes, depending on how thick your asparagus spears are, until lightly browned and tender when pierced with a fork. Drizzle with a little fresh lemon juice and shredded Parm Cheese before serving. For Dessert later a Weight Watcher’s Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Bar.
the Little Potato Company – Savory Herb
HERBS AND SPICES, WITH A HINT OF BACON
Evoking all the cozy feelings of home-cooking, the Savory Herb flavor combines a fun mix of red and yellow Creamer potatoes with a comforting blend of savory herbs, earthy spices and just a hint of bacon flavor.
Simply pop the tray in the microwave for five minutes and mix in the seasoning pack and voila! – you have a nutritious taste of home. This is cozy dish on its own, or combine it with other ingredients to take your meal to a whole new level of down-home goodness.
You may also want to try our Garlic Parsley or Zesty Italian flavors.
*CALORIES PER SERVING 85
* GOOD SOURCE OF POTASSIUM
* SOURCE OF FIBER
* SOURCE OF VITAMIN C
* NATURALLY FAT-FREE
Microwave
In three easy steps, you have perfectly steamed and seasoned potatoes!
1. Simply remove the cardboard sleeve and seasoning pack. The plastic film stays on to aid in steaming the potatoes.
2. Place the convenience tray in the microwave. Cook on high for 5 minutes*.
3. Let the tray rest for 2 minutes then carefully remove plastic film and stir in seasoning pack. Caution – the contents will be very hot. If desired, add 1 tbsp. of butter or olive oil.
Serve and enjoy!
*Cooking times may vary.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size
Per Serving % Daily Value*
Calories 85
Fat 0%
Saturated / Trans Fats 0%
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 175 mg 7%
Potassium 510 mg 15%
Carbohydrate 20 g 7%
Fibre 2 g 8%
Sugars 2 g
Protein 2 g
Wild Idea Buffalo – INTRODUCING PASTURE RAISED HERITAGE CHICKEN
May 3, 2017 at 4:57 AM | Posted in chicken, Wild Idea Buffalo | Leave a commentTags: Baking, Bison, Chicken, Cooking, Emmer & Co., Food, Grilling, HERITAGE CHICKEN, recipes, Wild Idea Buffalo
Wild Idea Buffalo just announced that they will be carrying a great new product – PASTURE RAISED HERITAGE CHICKEN. Here’s part of the article introducing the new product. You can click the link at the end of the post to read the entire article. Congrats to Wild Idea Buffalo and Emmer & Co.! https://wildideabuffalo.com/
INTRODUCING PASTURE RAISED HERITAGE CHICKEN
HERITAGE CHICKEN
A couple of years ago after one of Dan’s talks at a Patagonia store in California, a young gentleman walked up and introduced himself. His name was Jesse Solomon and much like us, he was trying to change the environment through our food system. He was just getting the final pieces in place for his sustainably raised chicken business, Emmer & Co. Jesse mentioned that he used our philosophy and business model in his approach. Intrigued, we exchanged business cards and said we would keep in touch
For a few years now, we’ve wanted to offer another protein for our customers to make their shopping for sustainable food sources a little easier. But if we were ever going to do that, the production of that product would have to embrace the same environmental and humane animal husbandry values as Wild Idea Buffalo Co.
Our daughter Jilian dabbled with raising chickens and although successful, her experiment was on a very small scale (100 chickens). Our drastic seasonal changes on the Great Plains and harsh weather conditions conspired to limit production. But, her test gave us an inside look at how chickens could and should be raised for food.
Months later, I reached out to Jesse and ordered a dozen chickens. We passed them out to friends so they could give them a try and did our own in-house testing. To quote Dan, “This is the best chicken I’ve ever had.” Still, we needed to know more. As consumers ourselves, it is easy to be swept up in the marketing hype and packages covered with certifications. We’ve seen firsthand that what’s stamped on a package doesn’t often line up what the consumer imagines or has been led to imagine. We needed to see for ourselves. We needed to meet with Jesse and meet the farmers.
One year later (all good things take time) our resident chicken expert, daughter Jilian and I headed to California to do just that. We met Jesse in a parking lot in Red Bluff and wound our way through the California countryside to the Big Bluff Ranch, a 2,776-acre, off-the-grid ranch owned by the Dawley family…….
Emmer & Co.’s mission, product and people met our expectations, allowing us to confidently and proudly offer their product to our customers. Here are a few “bullet points” on their product:
* 100% heritage birds, certified by the American Poultry Association
* 100% pasture raised
* No antibiotics, hormones or filler fluid
* Supplement feeds are non-gmo blend of wheat, peas & soy
* 112 days to maturity vs. 42 days on factory farms
* Humane, respectful processing & air chilled finish
* 60% less fat, 50% less cholesterol, 35% fewer calories with lower sodium, and more protein than factory-farmed chickens
* Check out the entire story on – INTRODUCING PASTURE RAISED HERITAGE CHICKEN
https://wildideabuffalo.com/blogs/blog/introducing-heritage-chicken
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