Lobster Rolls and Potato Chips
February 2, 2021 at 7:31 PM | Posted in Lobster, Luke's Lobster, seafood | 2 CommentsTags: Aunt Millie's Reduced Calorie Hot Dog Buns, Butter., Cooking, Dinner, Food, Lemon juice, Lobster, Lobster Rolls, Luke's Lobsters, Mike Sell's Reduced Fat Potato Chips, recipes, Seasoning
Today’s Menu: Lobster Rolls with Potato Chips
Just a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea for Breakfast this morning. 31 degrees and sunny, wind chill in the low 20’s. I have a Hoveround Mobility Chair that I use here at and around the house. Well Medicare makes you get a new one every 5 years. There was a glitch in Medicare approving it over the type of seat. But they finally approved it. A big thank you to my Doctor and Hoveround for the time they spent on getting this Medicare approved! Then at about 10:30 I took my Mom to get her Driver License renewed. Mom is 93 next week and she is very hard of hearing. She was really worried she would fail the hearing test. But she passed and everything is fine! So good news today around our house! For Dinner tonight I prepared Lobster Rolls with Potato Chips.
I had purchased the Lobster from Luke’s Lobster (https://www.lukeslobster.com/) out of Maine a while back. We used 1/2 the order a few weeks ago and I’m preparing the other half for Dinner tonight!
To prepare the Lobster I took a small skillet, sprayed it with Pam Cooking Spray and added a tablespoon of Blue Bonnet Light Butter, and heated it on medium low. As the Butter was melting I increased the heat to in between low and medium heat. Let it heat for 2 minutes and added the Lobster Chunks. Heated it for 2 minutes, stirring several times. Removed it from the heat and put the Lobster in to a bowl. Then added a 1/2 tsp of Lemon Juice, a tsp of Kraft Light Mayo w/Olive Oil, and seasoned it with about 4 pinches of the Luke’s Seasoning. I’ll be using Aunt Millie’s Reduced Calorie Whole Wheat Buns to serve my Lobster on. I topped them with just a light coat of melted Butter and served! Wow, what a Lobster Roll! Huge Chunks of Lobster with that hint of Lemon, Butter, and Luke’s Seasoning. Lobster maybe pricey but worth every cent. The Lobster Meat tasted so Fresh and Sweet. We will be purchasing more from Luke’s Lobster again! Also the Luke’s Lobster arrives Frozen in secure Packaging along with a ship date of your choice!
We had some Mike Sell’s Reduced Fat Chips with the Lobster Rolls. Later for Dessert a Jello Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Pudding topped a dab of Cool Whip Free.
Luke’s Lobster
Luke’s Lobster first opened its doors in the East Village in 2009. We now bring traceable, sustainable seafood to guests across the country. We work directly with fishermen to hand pick the best seafood, bring it straight to our own seafood company and then ship directly to our shacks. Cutting out the middleman means better tasting lobster, crab and shrimp for you to enjoy and a fairer price for our fishermen.
https://www.lukeslobster.com/
Lobster Roll Bundle – Serves 8
This bundle includes 2lbs of Lobster Meat with Luke’s Seasoning, plus a pack of 8 New England-style, split-top buns – enough to make 8 perfect Luke’s Lobster rolls. Our lobster meat is flash frozen using liquid nitrogen to preserve freshness and quality. Enjoy lobster shipped from Maine to anywhere in the US!
Ingredients
Lobster Meat with Seasoning Ingredients: Lobster, Water, Seasoning Packet (spices, including celery seed powder, sea salt, garlic powder), Salt.
https://shop.lukeslobster.com/collections/shop-lukes/products/lobster-roll-bundle-4-packs-lobster-meat-with-lukes-seasoning-pack-of-buns
Diabetic Side Dish of the Week – Roasted Broccoli
January 31, 2021 at 6:02 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week | 2 CommentsTags: baking, Broccoli Florets, Butter, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Diabetes, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week, Food, Lemon juice, Lemon Zest, Minced Garlic, Olive oil, Pine Nuts, recipes, Roasted Broccoli, Roasting, Sea salt
This week’s Diabetic Side Dish of the Week is Roasted Broccoli. To prepare this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Broccoli Florets, Olive Oil, Sea Salt, Butter, Minced Garlic, Lemon Zest, Lemon Juice, and Pine Nuts. 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 2021! https://diabeticgourmet.com/
Roasted Broccoli
Roasted broccoli knocks steamed broccoli right out of the water when it comes to flavor and texture!
Recipe Ingredients:
1 pound broccoli florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted* (or other nuts or seeds of your choice)
Cooking Directions:
Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
1 – In a large bowl, toss the broccoli with the oil and salt and pepper to taste. Arrange the flowerets in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast, turning once, for 12 minutes, or until just tender.
2 – Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and lemon zest and heat, stirring, for about 1 minute. Let cool slightly and stir in the lemon juice.
3 – Place the roasted broccoli in a serving bowl, pour the lemon butter over it and toss to coat. Scatter the toasted pine nuts over the top.
Makes 6 servings.
*To toast pine nuts, place in small skillet. Cook over medium-high heat 1 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring constantly.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/6 of recipe): 114.3 calories; 80% calories from fat; 10.6g total fat; 10.2mg cholesterol; 46.7mg sodium; 254.3mg potassium; 4.5g carbohydrates; 0.1g fiber; 0.2g sugar; 4.4g net carbs; 2.6g protein.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/sidedish/roasted_broccoli_recipe.html
Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Cold and Creamy Fruit Cups
January 21, 2021 at 6:02 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Dessert of the Week | Leave a commentTags: Canned Mandarin Oranges, Canned Peaches, Canned Pineapple, Cold and Creamy Fruit Cups, Cooking, CooksRecipes, dessert, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Equal Spoonful, Fat Free Cream Cheese, Fat Free Sour Cream, Food, Frozen Unsweetened Blueberries, Frozen Unsweetened Raspberries, Lemon juice, Peach Halves, recipes
This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is Cold and Creamy Fruit Cups. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Fat Free Cream Cheese, Fat Free Sour Cream, Equal Spoonful, Lemon Juice, Canned Peaches, Frozen Unsweetened Blueberries, Frozen Unsweetened Raspberries, Canned Pineapple, Canned Mandarin Oranges, and Peach Halves. The Dessert is 75 calories and 14 carbs per serving. The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2021! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html
Cold and Creamy Fruit Cups
A refreshing creamy frozen dessert filled with peaches, oranges and berries. Because it’s made ahead, this is a great treat for unexpected guests.
Recipe Ingredients:
1 (8-ounce) package fat-free cream cheese
1 cup fat-free sour cream
1/3 cup Equal® Spoonful*
2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh or canned drained peaches
1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened blueberries
1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries or halved or quartered strawberries
1 cup cubed fresh or canned drained pineapple
1 (11-ounce) can Mandarin orange segments, drained
12 pecan halves (optional)
Cooking Directions:
1 – Beat cream cheese, sour cream, Equal® and lemon juice in mixing bowl on medium speed of mixer until smooth and well combined. Fold in fruit by hand.
2 – Spoon mixture into 12 paper-lined muffin cups or spread into 11 x 7-inch baking dish. Garnish with pecan halves, if desired.
3 – Freeze 6 to 8 hours or until firm. Let stand at room temperature 10 to 15 minutes or until slightly softened before serving.
Makes 12 fruit cups.
*May substitute 8 packets Equal sweetener
Tip: If 11x7x2-inch baking dish is used, cut dessert into squares and serve on small plates with Raspberry Sauce or Strawberry Sauce, if desired. The fruit mixture can also be spooned into hollowed out orange halves and frozen. Cut thin slice from bottom of orange halves so they will stand. Place in muffin cups to freeze.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 fruit cup): calories 75, protein 5 g, carbohydrate 14 g, fat 0 g, cholesterol 3 mg, sodium 130 mg.
Food Exchanges: 1 very lean meat, 1 fruit.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/cold_and_creamy_fruit_cups_recipe.html
SUGAR FREE PEACH JAM
January 21, 2021 at 6:01 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a commentTags: Cooking, dessert, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Food, Lemon juice, Peaches, recipes, Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, SUGAR FREE PEACH JAM, SURE-JELL, Water
I have a recipe for a Sugar Free Peach Jam to pass along. To make this Diabetic Friendly Jam you’ll be needing Water, Lemon Juice, Peaches, SURE-JELL, and Splenda No Calorie Sweetener. The Jam is only 10 calories and 3 carbs per serving. 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 2021! https://diabeticgourmet.com/
Ingredients
4 quarts water
1/2 cup lemon juice
3 pounds ripe peaches
3/4 cup water
1 (1.75 ounce) package SURE-JELL* For Lower Sugar Recipes Fruit Pectin
1/2 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
Directions
1 – Wash jars and lids in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Fill boiling-water canner half full with water; add jars and water to cover. Bring water to a boil, reduce heat and simmer. Place lids in water to cover in a small saucepan; bring water to a simmer. Simmer until ready to use. Remove and drain jars and lids, one at a time, as needed for filling.
2 – Combine 4 quarts of the water and lemon juice in a large bowl; set aside. Fill a Dutch oven 3/4 full with water; bring to a boil. Immerse peaches for 20 seconds or until skins easily peel away; remove with slotted spoon and plunge into ice water. Slip skin off peaches using a paring knife. Cut peaches in half; remove pits. Place peach halves in the water and lemon juice solution to prevent browning. Cut peaches into chunks; place in food processor. Process until finely chopped. Measure exactly 3 cups of fruit.
3 – Combine peaches and 3/4 cup water in a large saucepan. Gradually add pectin, stirring until blended.
4 – Bring mixture to a full rolling boil (a boil that doesn’t stop bubbling when stirred) over medium-high heat. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add Splenda Granulated Sweetener stirring until Splenda Granulated Sweetener dissolves. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
5 – Ladle hot jam immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4-inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with 2-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on rack in canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil.
6 – Process 10 minutes. Remove jars and place upright on towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing center of lid with finger. (If lid springs back, lid is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.) Store in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year. Once opened, store refrigerated and use within 2 weeks.
NOTES:
The flavor of succulent summer peaches really comes through in this simple recipe.
Recipe Yield: Serves: 48 Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 10
Sodium: 5 milligrams
Carbohydrates: 3 grams
Sugars: 1 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/sugar-free-peach-jam
Lobster Rolls and Potato Chips
December 31, 2020 at 6:58 PM | Posted in Lobster, Luke's Lobster | Leave a commentTags: Butter., Cooking, Dinner, Food, Lemon juice, Lobster, Lobster Rolls, Luke's Lobsters, Mike Sell's Reduced Fat Potato Chips, recipes, Seasoning, Spilt Top Rolls
Today’s Menu: Lobster Rolls with Potato Chips
The last day of 2020, finally! We woke up to about 1/2 inch on the ground and 22 degrees. So to heat the morning up I made us a good Breakfast. I prepared some Glier’s Goetta, Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns, Scrambled Eggs, Pillsbury Flaky Biscuits, and a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. Good start to the last day! Did a load of laundry and some light house cleaning. Then it was a day computer and TV. Relaxing day. For Dinner tonight for the first time, Lobster Rolls with Potato Chips.
I purchased the Lobster from Luke’s Lobster (https://www.lukeslobster.com/) out of Maine. I read about Luke’s from a blog that featured the Lobster Rolls that I’m preparing tonight. I purchased the Luke’s Lobster Roll Bundle – Serves 8. It comes frozen, 2 packages of 1 lb. each of Lobster Pieces (Chunks), an 8 pack of frozen Split Top Rolls, and a package of Luke’s Seasoning. I’m drooling while writing this! I laid 1 of the packages of Lobster and 4 of the Split Top Rolls in the fridge overnight to thaw.
To prepare the Lobster I took a small skillet, sprayed it with Pam Cooking Spray and added a tablespoon of Blue Bonnet Light Butter, and heated it on medium low. As the Butter was melting I increased the heat to in between low and medium heat. Let it heat for 2 minutes and added the Lobster Chunks. Heated it for 2 minutes, stirring several times. Removed it from the heat and put the Lobster in to a bowl. Then added a 1/2 tsp of Lemon Juice, a tsp of Kraft Light Mayo w/Olive Oil, and seasoned it with about 4 pinches of the Luke’s Seasoning. Set aside and prepare the Rolls.
In another small skillet I heated the Rolls up. Heated the skillet on medium low heat. Added the Rolls on both sides for about 2 minutes and removed the Rolls on to plates. I spread the inside of the Rolls with a bit of the Mayo. Then filled each Split Roll with the now Chilled Lobster. I topped them with just a light coat of melted Butter and served! Wow, what a Lobster Roll! Huge Chunks of Lobster with that hint of Lemon, Butter, and Luke’s Seasoning. Lobster maybe pricey but worth every cent. The Lobster Meat tasted so Fresh and Sweet. We will be purchasing more from Luke’s Lobster again! Also the Luke’s Lobster arrives Frozen insecure Packaging along with a ship date of your choice!
We served the with some Mike Sell’s Reduced Fat Chips. Later for a Dessert/Snack a 100 Calorie Mini Bag of Snyder’s Pretzels with a Diet Peach Snapple to drink.
Luke’s Lobster
Luke’s Lobster first opened its doors in the East Village in 2009. We now bring traceable, sustainable seafood to guests across the country. We work directly with fishermen to hand pick the best seafood, bring it straight to our own seafood company and then ship directly to our shacks. Cutting out the middleman means better tasting lobster, crab and shrimp for you to enjoy and a fairer price for our fishermen.
https://www.lukeslobster.com/
Lobster Roll Bundle – Serves 8
This bundle includes 2lbs of Lobster Meat with Luke’s Seasoning, plus a pack of 8 New England-style, split-top buns – enough to make 8 perfect Luke’s Lobster rolls. Our lobster meat is flash frozen using liquid nitrogen to preserve freshness and quality. Enjoy lobster shipped from Maine to anywhere in the US!
Ingredients
Lobster Meat with Seasoning Ingredients: Lobster, Water, Seasoning Packet (spices, including celery seed powder, sea salt, garlic powder), Salt.
https://shop.lukeslobster.com/collections/shop-lukes/products/lobster-roll-bundle-4-packs-lobster-meat-with-lukes-seasoning-pack-of-buns
Kitchen Hint of the Day!
December 31, 2020 at 6:00 AM | Posted in Kitchen Hints | Leave a commentTags: baking, Cooking, Cooking Tips, Food, Grilling, Kitchen Hints, Lemon juice, recipes, Rice, Roasting
No more Sticky Rice……………..
If your rice tends to stick together when you cook it, add a teaspoon of lemon juice to the water when boiling. Your sticky rice problem will be gone.
Firecracker Deviled Eggs
December 26, 2020 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes | Leave a commentTags: Appetizers, Black Olives, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Firecracker Deviled Eggs, Food, Green Onions, Hard-Boiled Eggs, Lemon juice, Low Fat Sour Cream, Medium or Hot Salsa, recipes
I’ve got another Appetizer Recipe to pass along, Firecracker Deviled Eggs. To make this recipe you’ll be needing Hard Boiled Eggs, Medium or Hot Salsa, Low Fat Sour Cream, Green Onions, Black Olives, and Lemon Juice. One Hot Egg! The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html
Firecracker Deviled Eggs
Gage the fiery heat of these Southwestern-style deviled eggs to your personal preference by choosing to use mild, medium or hot salsa.
Recipe Ingredients:
6 large hard-boiled eggs*
1/3 cup mild, medium or hot salsa
3 tablespoons low-fat sour cream
3 tablespoons green onions, minced
1 tablespoon black olives, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Optional Garnishes: Chopped or sliced green onions, red pepper strips, sliced ripe olives, and/or chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
Cooking Directions:
1 – Cut eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks and set whites aside.
2 – In small bowl, mash yolks with fork. Stir in remaining ingredients until well blended. Refill whites, using 1 heaping tablespoon yolk mixture for each egg half.
3 – Chill to blend flavors.
4 – Garnish as desired.
Makes 12 deviled egg halves.
*Place eggs in single layer in sauce pan. Add water to cover eggs at least 1-inch. Cover and bring to boiling. Turn off heat. Let eggs stand, covered, 15 minutes for large eggs. Immediately drain and run cold water over eggs until completely cooled.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/appetizer/firecracker_deviled_eggs_recipe.html
Diabetic Side Dish of the Week – Broccoli Italian Style
December 6, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week | Leave a commentTags: Black pepper, Broccoli Italian Style, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Food, Fresh Broccoli, Italian Parsley, Lemon juice, Minced Garlic, recipes
This week’s Diabetic Side Dish of the Week is Broccoli Italian Style. This week’s recipe is made using Fresh Broccoli, Lemon Juice, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Minced Garlic, Italian Parsley, and Black Pepper. The Dish is 44 calories and 4 net carbs per serving. 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 2020! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/
Broccoli Italian Style
This simple dish combines broccoli with lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, parsley, and black pepper for a flavor that can’t be beat!
Ingredients
1 1/4 pounds fresh broccoli
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
Dash black pepper
Directions
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 1/4 of total recipe
1 – Trim broccoli, discarding tough stems. Cut broccoli into florets with 2-inch stems. Peel remaining stems; cut into 1/2-inch slices.
2 – Bring 1 quart water to a boil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add broccoli; return to a boil. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until broccoli is tender. Drain; transfer to serving dish.
3 – Combine lemon juice, oil, garlic, parsley, and pepper in small bowl. Pour over broccoli; toss to coat. Cover and let stand 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to blend. Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 44 calories, Carbohydrates: 7 g, Protein: 3 g, Fat: 2 g, Saturated Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 29 mg, Fiber: 3 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/snack/broccoli-italian-style/
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Appetizer of the Week – Lemon Garlic Oysters
December 5, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Appetizer of the Week, CooksRecipes, oysters | Leave a commentTags: Appetizer of the Week, baking, Butter, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Flat Leaf Parsley, Food, Garlic, Lemon Garlic Oysters, Lemon juice, Oysters Shucked on the Half Shell, recipes, Rock Salt, Seafood
This week’s Appetizer of the Week – Lemon Garlic Oysters. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Oysters Shucked on the Half Shell, Rock Salt, Butter, Lemon Juice, Garlic, and Flat Leaf Parsley. This week’s recipe is from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html
Recipe Ingredients:
36 Florida oysters, shucked on the half shell
Rock salt
8 ounces (1 cup) butter
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Cooking Directions:
1 – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2 – Layer rock salt on a baking sheet. Arrange oysters on half shell on top of rock salt.
3 – Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; add lemon juice and garlic. Cool slightly then top each oyster with 1/2 tsp. of butter mixture.
4 – Bake for 10 minutes or until edges of oysters begin to curl.
Makes 6 servings.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/6 of recipe): Calories: 332; Calories From Fat: 285; Cholesterol: 102mg; Total Carbs: 6g; Protein: 5g.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/appetizer/lemon_garlic_oysters_recipe.html
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