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Roast Beef and Vermont Cheddar Sandwich w/ Chips and Dip

Today’s Menu: Roast Beef and Vermont Cheddar Sandwich w/ Chips and Dip

Just a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea for Breakfast. 34 degrees and cloudy out today. They say we have some bad weather moving in tomorrow, we’ll see. After my Tea I did a load of laundry. Then after Lunch I cleaned the kitchen. Wiped down all the counters with Lysol Wipes, then cleaned the Fridge and Microwave. For Dinner I didn’t feel like cooking a meal so I went with a Sandwich! For Dinner it was Roast Beef and Vermont Cheddar Sandwich w/ Chips and Dip.

I wanted something easy to prepare, and what can be easier than making a Sandwich and having some Potato Chips! I had purchased some of the Boar’s Head London Broil Cap-Off Top Round Oven Roast Beef from Kroger. It was a beautiful cooked medium rare and too good to sit in the fridge for long! So for my Sandwich I’ll be using the Boar’s Head Roast Beef, a slice of Boar’s Head Vermont Cheddar Cheese, Kraft Reduced Fat Mayo w/ Olive Oil, French’s Yellow Mustard, and served on Aunt Millie’s Live Carb Smart Wheat Bread. Now this is a Sandwich! I Can’t even describe how delicious the Boar’s Head Rare Roast Beef and Cheese is. It’s just so tender and flavorful. And of course Cheese, which makes anything better, with the Mayo and Mustard makes this the perfect Sandwich! To go with the Sandwich I’m having some Mike Sell’s Reduced Fat Potato Chips with some Lay’s Ranch Dip. For Dessert/Snack later Dark Cherry Sugarless Jello Cup.

Boar’s Head London Broil Cap-Off Top Round Oven Roast Beef

Hand-trimmed and carefully seasoned with pepper, garlic, onion and a hint of lemon for tartness, this cut is then slow-roasted to tender perfection. Boar’s Head London Broil Cap-Off Top Round Oven Roasted Beef packs classic meaty flavor in each rich and savory slice.

* Gluten Free
* Milk Free
* No MSG Added
* No Caramel Color

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 2 oz (56g)
Servings Per Container Varied
Amount Per Serving
Calories 70 Calories from Fat 25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 310mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 0g
Protein 12g 24%
https://boarshead.com/products/detail/12011-london-broil

Boar’s Head Vermont Cheddar Cheese
Crafted in the Green Mountain state with whole milk sourced from regional family dairy farms, this classic cheese has a mild flavor and creamy texture. Vermont Cheddar skewered with seedless grapes and Boar’s Head Ovengold Turkey makes an elegant kabob-style appetizer.

https://boarshead.com/products/cheese/15012-pre-cut-vermont-cheddar-

Diabetic Dish of the Week – Greek Lemon Chicken

January 17, 2023 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: Baby Spinach Leaves, chicken breasts, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Dinner, Food, Greek Lemon Chicken, Lemon juice, recipes, Spices

This week’s Diabetic Dish of the Week is a Greek Lemon Chicken. Made using Boneless and Skinless Chicken Breasts. With Seasonings of; Lemon Juice, Lemon Peel, Dried Oregano, Garlic, Salt, and Pepper. Rice or Orzo would go great with this Chicken! The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I’ve left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2023! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Greek Lemon Chicken
The health benefits of the Mediterranean diet are well known, from helping with weight loss to improving heart health to enhancing cognitive function. Interested in trying it out for yourself? This low-carb and flavorful chicken dish is an authentic taste of Greece.
Yield: 4 servings.
Serving size: 1 breast.

Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1/4 pound)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Nonstick cooking spray
1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
Baby spinach leaves (optional)

Directions
1 – Place chicken in large resealable food storage bag. Add lemon juice, olive oil, lemon peel, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Seal bag. Shake to coat chicken. Marinate in refrigerator at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.

2 – Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Add chicken to skillet; cook 3 minutes. Turn chicken. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 7 minutes or until no longer pink in center.

3 – Remove from heat. Serve with lemon wedges and spinach leaves, if desired.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 132 calories, Carbohydrates: 3 g, Protein: 27 g, Fat: 2 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 66 mg, Sodium: 74 mg, Fiber: 1 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/greek-lemon-chicken/

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Fried Walleye Fillet w/ Mac and Cheese

December 3, 2022 at 6:58 PM | Posted in fish, Mac and Cheese, Stouffer's, Walleye | Leave a comment
Tags: Cooking, Dinner, Fish, Food, Progresso Italian Style Bread Crumbs, recipes, Stouffer's Classic Mac and Cheese Cups, Walleye

Today’s Menu: Fried Walleye Fillet w/ Mac and Cheese

To start the morning Toasted a Aunt Millie’s Carb Smart English Muffin that I topped with Smucker’s Sugar Free Blackberry Jam. I also had my morning cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. Went out and got the Paper about 6:45 this morning, 60 degrees out! About 8:00 this morning a storm moved through with rain and strong winds. By 11:00 it went from 60 degrees to 42 degrees. The afternoon was Sunny with dropping temps thru the day. Cleaned the house, ran the sweeper and dusted. Then I did a load of laundry. All the indoor fun today! Did a few things around the house. For Dinner tonight I prepared Fried Walleye Fillet w/ Mac and Cheese.

I had a couple of Walleye Fillets that I had purchased from Meijer yesterday. To prepare them I first rinsed the fillets in cold water and patted it dry with a paper towel. I cut the Fillets in half and then I seasoned them with McCormick Grinder Sea Salt and Black Pepper Medley. Put the fillet in a Hefty Plastic Bag and added some Progresso Italian Style Bread Crumbs, sealed the bag and shook till the fillet was well coated. I then fried it in Extra Light Olive Oil on medium heat, about 4 minutes per side till golden brown! I love Walleye, as I do most Fish. Walleye is so meaty and has such a fresh flavor!

Then for a side I microwaved Stouffer’s Classic Mac and Cheese Mac Cup. Frozen individual Mac Cups, just microwave and serve. Mac and Cheese in a single serving cup! Tastes great, excellent Cheesy Mac. For Dessert/Snack later a 100 Calorie Mini Bag of Snyder’s Pretzels with Coke Zero to drink. Stay Safe and Take Care All!

Walleye Nutrition Facts
1 – 6 ounce serving
Calories 148 Calories from fat 17
% Daily Value 1
Total Fat 1.9g 3%
Sat. Fat 0.4g 2%
Cholesterol 137 mg 46%
Sodium 81mg 3%
Total Carbs. 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 30.4g
Calcium 174.9 mg

Stouffer’s Classic Mac and Cheese Mac Cups

Freshly made pasta with 100% real cheddar cheese

Stouffer’s Classic Mac and Cheese Mac Cups are just the right size of delicious

Stouffer’s Classic Mac and Cheese Mac Cups:
* 100% real cheddar cheese
* No preservatives
* Stouffer’s in a cup

NUTRITIONAL INFO
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 170
Servings Per Container: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240 Calories from Fat 100
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11 17.00 %
Saturated Fat 6 30.00 %
Cholesterol 30mg 10.00 %
Sodium 560mg 23.00 %
Total Carbohydrate 26g 9.00 %
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 3g
Protein 10g
http://www.stouffers.com/products/detail.aspx?id=11406&c=0

Appetizer of the Week – BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS

November 26, 2022 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | 1 Comment
Tags: Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS, baking, Chicken, Cooking, corn flake crumbs, Diabetes, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Dinner, Food, recipes, spices and herbs

This week’s Appetizer of the Week is BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS. Chicken Tenders made healthier by using Corn Flake Crumbs, Spices and Herbs. Then bake at 400 degrees for 12-14 minutes. 141 calories and 6 net carbs per serving! So you can find this Diabetic Friendly recipe and more all at the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. You can also sign up to receive wonderful recipes, engaging articles, helpful and healthful tips, critically important news and more. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2022! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

BAKED CHICKEN TENDERS
Make healthier chicken tenders at home using common corn flake crumbs, spices and herbs. These are also great for game day and kids love them! The nutritional information is for the chicken thigh version. If using chicken breast, the fat content will be reduced to about 3 total grams.

Recipe Yield: 4 servings.

Ingredients

1 pound chicken thighs or breast, boneless, skinless
1 cup cereal crumbs, cornflake type
1/2 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika

Directions

1 – Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2 – Lightly grease a cooking sheet.
3 – Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
4 – Place cornflakes in plastic bag and crush by using a rolling pin.
5 – Add remaining ingredients to the crushed cornflakes. Close bag tightly and shake until blended.
6 – Add a few of the chicken pieces at a time to crumb mixture and shake until evenly coated.
7 – Place chicken pieces on cooking sheet so they are not touching.
8 – Bake until golden brown, about 12-14 minutes.
9 – Serve hot.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 141
Fat: 5 grams
Saturated Fat: 2 grams
Fiber: 1 grams
Sodium: 344 milligrams
Cholesterol: 84 milligrams
Protein: 17 grams
Carbohydrates: 7 grams
Sugars: 1 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/baked-chicken-tenders

Buttermilk Marinated Thin Sliced Chicken Breasts w/ Fried Potatoes and Green Beans

November 10, 2022 at 7:05 PM | Posted in chicken, Katie's Best Chicken | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Buttermilk, Canned Green Beans, Chicken, Cooking, Dinner, Food, Frank's Hot Sauce, Fried Potatoes, Katie's Best Thin Cut Chicken Breasts, recipes, Red Potatoes

Today’s Menu: Buttermilk Marinated Thin Sliced Chicken Breasts w/ Fried Potatoes and Green Beans

To start my day off I toasted a Aunt Millie’s Living Carb Smart English Muffin that I topped with Smucker’s Sugar Free Black berry Jam. I also cooked up a couple of Buffalo Sausage Patties. I used Wild Idea Ground Breakfast Sausage that I made into a couple of Sausage Patties. Then I also had a cup of Bigelow Deacf Green Tea. One Delicious way to start the day! 70 degrees, sunny and breezy outside today. We have had beautiful weather now for a couple of weeks but that is ending this weekend, they say. Wind Chills in the mid 30’s and possible snow flurries coming. Mpm’s Basal Skin Cancer has cleared up on her face. She goes back the Doctor later this month to see if they got it all this time. Hopefully they did! Anyway I went and raked the front and side yards. For Dinner tonight I prepared Buttermilk Marinated Thin Sliced Chicken Breasts w/ Fried Potatoes and Green Beans.

For the Chicken; I started at Noon today I grabbed a large Hefty Bag and added a 1/2 Pint of Buttermilk to the bag. I then added several shakes of Frank’s Hot Sauce to it and shook the bag to blend it together. I then add my Chicken Breasts and let it Marinate in the fridge until it was time to use. I used Katie’s Best Chicken.

To prepare the Thin Sliced Chicken Breast I grabbed a Cast Iron Skillet. Sprayed with a coat of Pam Non Stick Cooking Spray. Then I started heating the skillet on medium heat. Next I added a tablespoon and a half of Olive Oil Cooking Oil. As the skillet heated I got the Chicken out of the fridge and removed it from the bag of Marinade, shaking off the excess. Then I grabbed a pie pan and added Flour to it and seasoned the Flour with Paprika. Took the Chicken Breast and rolled them in the Seasoned Flour until well covered.

Added the Chicken Breasts to the heated Skillet. I cooked the Chicken for 4 minutes and then flipped them over and cooked them for 4 more minutes, until golden brown and the meat thermometer read 165 degrees. The Chicken turned out so very good! Cooked up perfect, nice crust, and love the seasoning! Served it with Kraft Hickory Smoked BBQ Sauce for dipping.

For one side we had Fried Potatoes! I’m using Medium Size Red Potatoes. To prepare them; first wash the Whole Potatoes and dry with a paper towel. Then slice each Potato into thin slices and slit each slice at least 4 times. Next grab a Cast Iron Skillet and add 1 tablespoon of Extra Light Olive Oil and heat the Skillet on medium high.

With the skillet heated add the Potatoes. After adding the Potatoes add your Seasoning, we just used Salt and Pepper. Then fry until the Potatoes start to turn brown. Then flip them with a spatula and continue frying until done. I love these Potatoes and they are so easy to prepare.

For another side I prepared a Quart Jar of the Canned Green Beans. I cooked them with a piece of Fatback Pork in the kettle. Love these Canned Green Beans, they are so fresh tasting! For Dessert/Snack later a 90 Calorie Breyer’s Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Cup.

Katie’s Best is NON-GMO Verified!
Non GMO logo-300 Yes, this is a BIG DEAL! We test every load of grain for this certification process

We take the Non-GMO verification very seriously! Our feed mill and farms go through the verification process and approval according to the Non-GMO Project verified specifications. Grains that do not pass this test are turned away and not labeled with the certification of Non-GMO. Katie’s Best is chicken has been raised on a diet of certified, non-genetically modified grains. The feed mill and farms go through a certification process to ensure that our grains meet the certification guidelines. Our chickens are raised on a complete non-genetically modified grain diet.
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5 oz. Petite Buffalo Top Sirloin Steak w/ Baked Potato and Baked Texas Toast

November 8, 2022 at 7:15 PM | Posted in Wild Idea Buffalo | Leave a comment
Tags: Baked Potato, baking, Buffalo, Cooking, Dinner, Food, New York Bakery Texas Toast, recipes, Russet Potato, Steak, Wild Idea Buffalo 5 oz. Petite Top Sirloin Steak

Today’s Menu: 5 oz. Petite Buffalo Top Sirloin Steak w/ Baked Potato and Baked Texas Toast

Just a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea to start the day. After that I was off to Kroger for some early grocery shopping. Cool morning, 41 degrees. But the wind all day made it seem colder. Windy, Sunny and 60 degrees out for the day. They say Sunday only a high of 38 degrees! So later in the day I got the 74 wheel cart out and did some yard work. I hope all of you got out and voted today. I placed an absentee ballot in last week. So for Dinner tonight we had a 5oz. Petite Buffalo Top Sirloin Steak w/ Baked Potato and Baked Texas Toast.

I prepared one of our favorite Steaks, a Petite Buffalo Top Sirloin Steak w/ Baked Potato, Salad, and Baked Texas Toast. I’ll be using the Wild Idea Buffalo Petite Top Sirloin Steak (5 oz.). To prepare the Steak; I rubbed the Steak with a 1 teaspoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Then seasoned it with McCormick’s Grinder Sea Salt and Black Peppercorn. As the Steak rested I preheated the oven to 400 degrees and heated up a small Cast Iron Skillet on medium heat. When the skillet was heated I added my Buffalo Sirloin, I cooked it 1 minute per side. Then I moved the skillet to the oven and cooked it another 5 minutes to a beautiful Medium Rare! The Wild Idea Buffalo Steaks are just incredible. So tender and juicy and the best flavor of any Steak!

For one side I had a baked Russet Potato. Seasoned that with the McCormick Grinder Sea Salt and Peppercorn Medley, and topped with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter. Perfect side for any Steak Dinner!

I also baked a slice of the New York Bakery Texas Toast. For Dessert/Snack later a 100 Calorie Mini Bag of Snyder’s Stick Pretzels with a Coke Zero to drink. Stay Safe and Take Care all!

Wild Idea Buffalo – 5 oz. Petite Top Sirloin Steak
Famous for their flavor, these juicy steaks are perfect for the grill. The steaks are cut from the middle and upper part of the primal sirloin and their smaller size makes a great meal for one. 5 oz.
https://wildideabuffalo.com/products/petite-top-sirloin-steaks

Leftover 3 Bean Turkey Chili

October 13, 2022 at 7:37 PM | Posted in beans, Bush's, chili, Jennie-O, Jennie-O Turkey Products, spices and herbs | Leave a comment
Tags: 3 Bean Turkey Chili, Bush's Beans, Chili, Cooking, Dinner, Food, Frank's Red Hot Sauce, Jennie - O Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast, Jif Smooth Peanut Butter, Leftovers, recipes, Spices

Today’s Menu: Leftover 3 Bean Turkey Chili w/ Cornbread

For Breakfast I Poached an Egg and served it on a Aunt Millie’s Living Carb Smart English Muffin. I also heated up a couple of Johnsonville Turkey Breakfast Sausage Links and a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. It’s a cool Fall morning out there, 44 degrees and windy. The rain stopped and the skies cleared. For the Afternoon it was sunny and 58 degrees. I took Mom to her Treatment Appointment then back home to a yard full of leaves. Tis the Fall Season! My Pepper Plants are still producing like crazy, everyone in the neighborhood has plenty of Green Bell Peppers. Cool Fall Day deserves Chili, 3 Bean Turkey Chili! That was my last container in the freezer. Which means I’ll be cooking up a new batch soon. Below I left the original post from last night for recipe directions and ingredients. Take Care and Stay Safe!

I love making a batch of my 3 Bean Turkey Chili! To make my Chili I’m using Jennie -O Lean Ground Turkey, 2 – 1lb. packages. The 3 Beans I use are 1 Can (16 oz.) Bush’s Chili Beans (Black Beans), 1 Can (16 oz.) Bush’s Chili Beans ( Kidney Beans), 1 Can (16 oz.) Bush’s Chili Beans (Great Northern Beans) drained and rinsed, a tablespoon of Jif Creamy Peanut Butter, 1 Red Onion (medium Chopped or Minced), 1 Jalapeno Pepper (Seeded and Chopped), and 3 Cloves Minced Garlic. For my spices I use 1 Packet McCormick Chili Mix, 2 Cans (6 oz.) Hunt’s Tomato Paste (2 cans),4 Cloves Minced Garlic, 2 tsp Ground Anchio Chile Pepper, 2 tsp Ground Paprika, 1 Tbs. Ground Chile Seasoning, 2 Tbs. Ground Roasted Cumin, 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon, 2Tbsps Jif Smooth Peanut Butter, 1 Tbsp of Cilantro Leaves and 5 Dashes of Frank’s Hot Sauce or to taste (I usually add a lot more dashes!). What’s good about this recipe you can use your own favorite Spices and make your own tweaks to it.

First thing I do is get the Crock Pot out and put in a Glad Crock Pot Liner. The Liners are incredible, just line your Crock Pot with one and spray it with Pam Cooking Spray. Now you are set to go. It makes for one easy clean up, just remove it when done and give the inside of your Crock Pot a quick wipe down and your clean up is done! On with the recipe.

I prepared the Ground Turkey and Bean Mix last night and had it in the fridge. To prepare the Turkey, I started by browning the Jennie -O Ground Turkey. Using a large skillet sprayed with Pam Cooking Spray and 1 tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Preheat the skillet on medium heat. When heated I add the Ground Turkey and all the Seasonings and Tomato Paste, stirring often. When the Turkey has browned I put it aside and mixed my Beans. I opened all 3 cans of Bush Beans into a large bowl and stirred until mixed.

This morning I turned the Slow Cooker on Low, sprayed the cooker liner with Pam Non Stick Spray, and added a 1/2 cup of Water to it. Let heat for about 20 minutes and I added everything to the Crock Pot. I’ll be cooking my Chili for 6 – 7 hours. Then sit back and enjoy the aroma, that usually starts after a couple of hours or so of simmering! I love a thick Chili and this one works! The Jennie – O Ground Turkey combined with all those Beans and Spices is a perfect match. Served it topped with some Sargento Reduced Fat Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese and a couple of shakes of Frank’s Red Hot Sauce. I’ll be using the Leftover Chili in a couple of different ways for meals , can’t wait! Chili is even better after sitting in the fridge for a day! The full recipe and list of ingredients is at the end of the post. For Dessert latera Jello Sugar Free Dark Cherry Jello.

3 Bean Turkey Chili
Ingredients
2 – 1 lb. package Jennie – O Extra Lean Ground Turkey Breast
2 Cans (6 oz.) Hunt’s Tomato Paste
1 Can (16 oz.) Bush’s Chili Beans (Red Beans)
1 Can (16 oz.) Bush’s Chili Beans ( Kidney Beans)
1 Can (16 oz.) Bush’s Chili Beans (Great Northern Beans), drained and rinsed
1 Packet McCormick Chili Mix
1/2 Red Onion (medium), Chopped or Minced
1 Jalapeno Pepper, Unseeded and Chopped
4 Cloves Minced Garlic
4 Cloves Minced Garlic
2 Tsps Ground Anchio Chile Pepper
2 Tsps Ground Paprika
1 Tbs. Ground Chile Seasoning
2 Tbs. Ground Roasted Cumin
1 Tsps Ground Cinnamon
1 Tbs of Cilantro Leaves
5 Dashes of Frank’s Hot Sauce or to taste.
1/2 Cup of Water
Shredded Cheese, I like to use Grated Dutch Gouda or Sargento Reduced Fat Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Topping)
Oyster Crackers
Frank’s Hot Sauce or to taste.

Directions:
*Brown Turkey in large saucepan on medium-high heat 10 min. or until no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Add all remaining spices and ingredients except 1 can of the tomato paste and water.
*ADD to slow cooker and add in the remaining 1 can of tomato paste and 1/2 cup of water.
*COVER with lid. Cook on HIGH 3 to 4 hours (or on LOW 5 to 6 hours).

*Serve in bowl or mug with cheese and oyster crackers, A Tablespoon of fat-free sour cream, Chopped Onions, or serve with some home made cornbread.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

October 8, 2022 at 6:00 AM | Posted in Kitchen Hints | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Breakfast, Cooking, Cooking Tips, Dinner, Food, Grilling, Kitchen Hints, recipes, Roasting

Enjoying that Dinner…..

Slow Down! Take time out to enjoy eating, away from screens and other distractions, and eat with others when you can. You are less likely to overeat if you eat slowly and savour every mouthful. And remember small changes, big impact. Making small, gradual changes to your diet (rather than restrictive eating or crash diets) will help you adopt healthy eating habits for life.

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/healthy-cooking-tips
* Fantastic website!

Fried Oysters w/ Roasted Cauliflower and Summer Crisp Corn

October 1, 2022 at 7:17 PM | Posted in Hilton's Fresh Farm Raised Pacific Willapoint Oysters | Leave a comment
Tags: Cauliflower Florets, Cooking, Del Monte Summer Crisp White Shoepeg Corn Kernels, Dinner, Food, Fried Oysters, Hilton's Fresh Farm Raised Pacific Willapoint Oysters, recipes, Roasting

Today’s Menu: Fried Oysters w/ Roasted Cauliflower and Summer Crisp Corn

For Breakfast this morning I toasted a Aunt Millie’s Living Carb Smart English Muffin that I topped with Smucker’s Sugar Free Blackberry Jam. I also had a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. Well it’s been a while since I’ve made a Dinner Post. But now I’m fully recovered from the fall I took. It took a while but I’m 100% again. I never want to go through that again! It’s a beautiful Fall day outside, we’ve had about beautiful Fall Days in a row! Sunny and 68 degrees out. Did some raking leaves and took care of remaining Pepper Plants. For Dinner tonight I prepared Fried Oysters w/ Roasted Cauliflower and Summer Crisp Corn.

I had this trio of Oysters, Cauliflower, and Corn a while back, it was so good that I’m having it again! As usual I used Hilton’s Fresh Farm Raised Pacific Willapoint Oysters, my favorite. To prepare them; Place shucked oysters in a colander, rinse in cold water and drain. Dredge drained Oysters in the Flour, then Egg Beater’s, and then in Panko Crumbs seasoned with Sea Salt and Pepper (coating each oyster thoroughly). Set aside to dry for at least 1/2 hour. An easy way to coat the oysters with the Panko Crumbs is to place the Crumbs in a resealable plastic bag, add egg-dipped oysters, seal bag, and then shake.

Next, heat I heat some Cooking Olive Oil in a skillet. Then fry the Oysters until golden brown on one side, then turn over each Oyster carefully to brown the other side, approximately 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Fry oyster until golden brown and edges are curled. Do not overcook or overcrowd in the frying pan. Remove from the frying pan and serve immediately. Serve with Cocktail Sauce and/or your favorite hot sauce. I served mine with a side of my favorite hot sauce Frank’s Hot Sauce. These are so delicious, golden brown and with an incredible fresh flavor.

I roasted a bag of Cauliflower Florets. One of our favorite sides! To prepare it I’ll need a baking pan. I ‘ll be roasting it at 425 degrees until knife tender. To season it I’ll need Cooking Olive Oil, Salt and Ground Pepper. I first washed off the Cauliflower. Next I sliced the bigger florets in half, they bake better when they aren’t so big. I baked them at 425 degrees. I checked them a few times until I could stick a paring knife through them. And they did come out so tender and delicious! I served them with some Hidden Valley Buffalo Ranch Dressing.

Then for another side I opened a can of Del Monte Summer Crisp White Shoepeg Corn. It comes in a can, just heat it up in a small saucepan and serve. It’s tough finding this, Meijer finally had some on the shelf. Enjoyed this Dinner! For Dessert/Snack later a 100 Calorie Mini Bag of Snyder Pretzels with a diet Peach Snapple to drink. Take Care and Stay Safe Everyone!

Pan-Fried Oysters Recipe:
Ingredients:

12 large-medium Oysters, shucked
1 tablespoon Flour
1 Eggs, beaten or 1/4 cup egg Beater’s
1 cup Shake and Bake Seasoned Panko Bread Crumbs
Sea Salt and Pepper, to taste
2 to 3 tablespoons Extra Light Olive Oil
Lemon Wedges, optional
Hot sauce, optional
Seafood Cocktail Sauce, optional

Preparation:

Place shucked oysters in a colander to drain.

1 – Dip drained oysters in flour, then beaten eggs, shake off excess, and in panko crumbs seasoned with salt and pepper (coating each oyster thoroughly). Set aside to dry at least 1/2 hour. NOTE: An easy way to coat the oysters with the panko crumbs is to place the crumbs in a resealable plastic bag, add egg-dipped oysters, seal bag, and then shake.

2 – Heat canola oil in a frying pan (I like to use my cast-iron frying pan) to 370 degrees F. or until quite hot.

3 – Fry oysters until golden brown on one side, then turn over each oysters carefully to brown the other side, approximately 1 to 2 minutes on each side Fry oyster until golden brown and edges are curled. Do not overcook or overcrowd in frying pan. Remove from frying pan and serve immediately.

Serve with Lemons Wedges, Tartar Sauce, Cocktail Sauce and/or your favorite hot sauce.

Makes 2 servings.

NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS OF OYSTERS
Oysters are naturally high in many essential vitamins and minerals including protein, iron, omega 3 fatty acids, calcium, zinc, and vitamin C.

Hilton’s Fresh Farm Raised Pacific Willapoint Oysters

Product Details
Hilton’s oysters are plump, juicy and full of flavor making them superb for cooking purposes in stews, pan fried, casseroles and turkey stuffing during the Holidays plus many more recipes.

Features
* Available year around
* Low in fat, calories and cholesterol
* Fast and easy to prepare
* High in protein, iron, omega 3 fatty acids, zinc and vitamin C
* All natural
* Product of USA
Ingredients
Pacific Small Willapoint Oysters

Fried Catfish Fillets w/ Roasted Cauliflower and Green Beans

September 10, 2022 at 7:04 PM | Posted in fish, Zatarain's | 1 Comment
Tags: baking, Catfish Fillets, Cauliflower, Cooking, Cornbread, Dinner, Fish, Food, Libby's Shellie Beans, recipes, Zatarain’s Crispy Southern Breading Mix

Today’s Menu: Fried Catfish Fillets w/ Roasted Cauliflower and Green Beans

For Breakfast I had a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. I’ve said it before but I’m almost back to 100%. Of all the Medications and feeling a lot better. Plus I’m back to my normal sleeping. I had been having trouble getting any sleep but all good now! For Dinner tonight I prepared a Fried Catfish Fillets w/ Roasted Cauliflower and Green Beans.

I had purchased the Catfish Fillets from Kroger and had them in the freezer. I laid the fillets in the fridge overnight to thaw.

I rinsed the Fillets off in water and dried them with a paper towel. To prepare them I’ll just need some Morton’s Lite Salt and Zatarain’s Fish Fri Seasoned Seafood Breading Mix. I got a large Cast Iron Skillet sprayed it with Pam Non Stick Spray and added 1 tablespoon of Extra Light Olive Oil. Heated the skillet on medium heat. As the skillet was heating I Seasoned the Catfish with the Salt and then got pie pan and added the Breading Mix to it. Then rolled the Fillets in it making sure the Fillets were well covered with Breading. With the Cast Iron heated I added the Fillets. I fried them 4 minutes a side, nice and golden brown. The Zatarain’s Breading Mix give’s it fantastic flavor.

To go with the Fish I roasted a bag of Cauliflower Florets. One of our favorite sides! To prepare it I’ll need a baking pan. I ‘ll be roasting it at 425 degrees until knife tender. To season it I’ll need Cooking Olive Oil, Salt and Ground Pepper. I first washed off the Cauliflower. Next I sliced the bigger florets in half, they bake better when they aren’t so big. I baked them at 425 degrees. I checked them a few times until I could stick a paring knife through them. And they did come out so tender and delicious! I served them with some Hidden Valley Buffalo Ranch Dressing for dipping. I have to start having these way more often!

For a second side dish I prepared a can of Libby’s Shellie Beans. I had picked up a couple of cans at Meijer. I opened 1 can and added them to a small sauce pan that I sprayed with Pam Non Stick Cooking Spray. I brought the beans to a rolling boil and reduced the heat to low until heated through. These are so good, it’s been a while since I’ve had any. Shellie Beans are Green Beans with added Pinto Beans. I also fixed Mom a small Cast Iron Skillet of Cornbread. For Dessert later I’ll have a Jello Sugar Free Dark Cherry Jello. Take care and Stay Safe Everyone!

Catfish
The most commonly eaten species in the United States are the channel catfish and the blue catfish, both of which are common in the wild and increasingly widely farmed. Farm-raised catfish became such a staple of the diet of the United States that on 25 June 1987, President Ronald Reagan established National Catfish Day to recognize “the value of farm-raised catfish.”

Catfish is eaten in a variety of ways. In Europe it is often cooked in similar ways to carp, but in the United States it is popularly crumbled with cornmeal and fried.… Wikipedia

Nutrition Facts
Catfish, breaded and fried
Amount Per 1 fillet (87 g)
Calories 199
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12 g 18%
Saturated fat 2.9 g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.9 g
Monounsaturated fat 4.9 g
Cholesterol 62 mg 20%
Sodium 244 mg 10%
Potassium 296 mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 7 g 2%
Dietary fiber 0.6 g 2%
Protein 16 g 32%

Cauliflower…..

Cauliflower is one of several vegetables in the species Brassica oleracea in the genus Brassica, which is in the Brassicaceae family. It is an annual plant that reproduces by seed. Typically, only the head is eaten – the edible white flesh sometimes called “curd”. – Wikipedia

Nutrition facts
A serving is 1 cup, or about 100 grams, of chopped cauliflower. One serving of raw or cooked cauliflower has:
* 25 calories
* 0 grams of fat
* 5 grams of carbohydrates
* 2 grams of dietary fiber
* 2 grams of sugar
* 2 grams of protein
* 30 milligrams of sodium