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Bluegrass Deliciously Lean Mettwursts

Today’s Menu: Bluegrass Deliciously Lean Mettwursts

To start the 28th day of June off I toasted a Healthy Life Whole Grain English Muffin and topped it with Smucker’s Sugarless Blackberry Jam. Also had a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. We had to have dad at the Doctor’s office at 10:00 this morning for a checkup. The Doc said he was doing okay nothing new. But he did tell us that lungs are getting weaker every visit though. Not much anyone can do. Outside it’s a bit more humid, windier, and 83 degrees. I went to Kroger for Mom to pick up a prescription for Dad and stopped by the bank for her. A pretty simple Dinner tonight, I prepared a couple of Bluegrass Deliciously Lean Mettwursts.

I had purchased a couple of packages of the Bluegrass Lean Mettwurst while at Jungle Jim’s Market. I had kept one package out that I had been having for Lunch and froze the remaining package. Which I had laid in the fridge overnight to thaw.

To prepare them I used a medium size skillet that I sprayed with Pam Cooking Spray and added the Metts. I then added water to the pan, just enough water to cover about a 1/4 of Mett. Turned the heat on medium and covered the pan. I turned the Metts frequently to get a nice even cook on them. When the water had boiled down I cooked them an extra 3 minutes to brown them. They turned out fantastic, nice and meaty! I served them on Aunt Millie’s Whole Grain Hot Dog Buns topped with French’s Spicy Brown Mustard. A couple of Metts was plenty for Dinner tonight. For Dessert/Snack later a bowl of Skinny Pop – Pop Corn.

Bluegrass Deliciously Lean Mettwurst
* 65% Less Fat
* 42% Fewer Calories
* 25% Less Sodium
*No MSG
* Gluten Free

Deliciously Lean Mettwurst
This Mettwurst is targeted at the consumer that is
into a healthier lifestyle. It is skinless and fully
cooked.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 link (66g)
Servings Per Container 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 100 Calories from Fat 50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g 9%
Sat. Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 590mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 2g
Protein 9g

Wild Idea Buffalo Recipe of the Week – SMOKED BBQ BUFFALO BRISKET

June 28, 2017 at 5:26 AM | Posted in Wild Idea Buffalo | Leave a comment
Tags: BBQ Sauce, Bison, Brisket, Cooking, Food, Paprika, recipes, Spices, Wild Idea Buffalo, Wild IdeaSMOKED BBQ BUFFALO BRISKET

With the Wild Idea Buffalo SMOKED BBQ BUFFALO BRISKET all you have to do is reheat it and serve it! It comes already seasoned and cooked. It has a Paprika Rub, then its slow smoked for 12 hours until tender, and finished with a drizzle of organic BBQ sauce. Have the buns ready and get set to enjoy one delicious Smoked BBQ Buffalo Brisket sandwich! You can find and purchase this product at the Wild Idea Buffalo website along with all the other delicious cuts of Buffalo. Check it out today. Enjoy and Eat Healthy! https://wildideabuffalo.com/

SMOKED BBQ BUFFALO BRISKET 1 LB.

If you don’t have hours to prepare your next barbecue, then let us do the cooking for you! We start with a Paprika rub, then slow smoke for 12 hours until tender, and finish with a drizzle of organic BBQ sauce. Hand cut and ready to heat and eat in just minutes!

Simply reheat with juices in a covered pan over medium heat for 5 minutes and serve! You are going to love this product!

1 lb. package

Ingredients: 100% Grass Fed Buffalo, Organic: Apple Cider, Lime Juice, Onion Powder, Cumin, Sea Salt, Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Paprika, Smoked Paprika, Garlic Powder, Oregano, Cayenne Pepper and Organic BBQ sauce.

https://wildideabuffalo.com/collections/summer-collection/products/bbq-buffalo-brisket

Delicious Diabetes-Friendly Dessert Recipes

June 28, 2017 at 5:25 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Living On Line | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, Brownies, cakes, Chocolate, Cooking, Crisps, Desserts, Diabetes, Diabetes-Friendly Dessert Recipes, Diabetic Living Online, Food, fruits, Grilling, Pies, recipes

From the Diabetic Living Online website its Delicious Diabetes-Friendly Dessert Recipes. You have Diabetes, with these Diabetic Friendly recipes you can still have Dessert! Delicious recipes like; Double-Berry Pie Squares, Stovetop Peach-Blackberry Crisp with Oatmeal-Coconut Topping, and a Banana Brownie Skillet. Find these and more at the Diabetic Living Online website. Enjoy and eat Healthy! http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/

Delicious Diabetes-Friendly Dessert Recipes

Having diabetes doesn’t mean you have to give up desserts. Try these diabetic sweet treats — full of flavor and absolutely delicious — that have been updated just for you…..

Double-Berry Pie Squares

A graham cracker crust is piled high with a strawberry-raspberry filling for a refreshing treat that requires no baking……

Stovetop Peach-Blackberry Crisp with Oatmeal-Coconut Topping

The crisp oatmeal topping provides a crunchy contrast to the luscious, warm fruit, plus you get a scoop of ice cream for a carb-worthy dessert the whole family will love……

Banana Brownie Skillet

This diabetes-friendly dessert combines all the flavors of a banana split in a brownie!….

* Click the link below to get all the Delicious Diabetes-Friendly Dessert Recipes
http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/diabetic-recipes/dessert/delicious-diabetes-friendly-dessert-recipes

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

June 28, 2017 at 5:24 AM | Posted in Kitchen Hints | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, Cooking, Cooking Oils, Cooking Tips, Food, Grilling, Hazelnut, Kitchen Hints, Nuts, recipes, Walnuts

Nutty oils……..

Oils that are made from nuts, such as walnut or hazelnut, have rich, intense flavors, making them ideal for use in salads or flavoring savory dishes. Once opened store them in the refrigerator , since they deteriorate quickly.

Chicken ‘n’ Noodles w/ Sliced Carrots and Whole Grain Bread

June 27, 2017 at 4:56 PM | Posted in Margaret Holmes Products, Perdue Chicken Products | Leave a comment
Tags: Aunt Millie's Whole Grain Bread, carrots, Chicken and Noodles, Cooking, Dinner, Food, Margaret Holmes Suppers Chicken n’ Noodles Fixins, Perdue Perfect Portions Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, recipes

Today’s Menu: Chicken ‘n’ Noodles w/ Sliced Carrots and Whole Grain Bread

Woke up hungry this morning. So for Breakfast I prepared 2 Jennie – O Turkey Breakfast Sausage Patties, 1 Egg (Sunnyside Up), 2 toasted slices of Healthy Life Whole Grain Bread (Lightly Buttered), and a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. Right after Breakfast I had to be at the Doctor’s office. I had my 2 year check up of my right hip replacement. I go every 2 years and they take x-rays to make sure everything is good, and it was! The x-rays came back looking good. After that I stopped and picked up Breakfast for Mom and Dad. Back home I repaired an outdoor chair for Mom, replaced a couple of screws and cleaned it up. Then got the cart out and did some yard work, having trouble with weeds in the back yard. Everything done took the cart out for a ride and picked the mail up. For dinner tonight its Chicken ‘n’ Noodles w/ Sliced Carrots and Whole Grain Bread.

To start; I cut up 2 Perdue Perfect Portions Chicken Breasts into bite size pieces, seasoning them with Sea Salt, Ground Black Pepper, and Litehouse Poultry Seasoning . I then fried them in Extra Light Olive Oil in a large skillet until done.

As the Chicken finished I then added the can of Fixins’ to the skillet. The Fixins’ is a can of Margaret Holmes Simple Suppers Chicken n Noodles Fixins’. Margaret Holmes no longer makes it, lack of sales they say. I’ve been purchasing cans of it on various web sites but I can no longer can find it online and I’m down to my final 4 cans. But anyway, it comes in a 5 serving can and contains the Noodles and Seasoning, Cooked until it the Sauce was bubbling and heated throughout. The broth that’s with Noodles is incredible! Rich and thick and seasoned just right. The Sauce coats the Chicken and gives it incredible flavor.

I also had heated up a small can of Del Monte Sliced Carrots. Also had a couple of slices of Aunt Millie’s Whole Grain Bread topped with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter. Then for dessert later tonight a Weight Watcher’s Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Bar.

Margaret Holmes Simple Suppers Chicken n’ Noodles

Chicken n’ Noodles will become a comfort-food favorite in any household. Add boneless, skinless chicken breast to a can of Simple Suppers Chicken n’ Noodles, which is filled with plump noodle dumplings and special seasonings.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size Serving size 2/3 cup as packaged (174g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 45
Calories 230

% Daily Values*
Total Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 860mg 36%
Potassium 0mg
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 0g
Protein 8g

Diabetic Dish of the Week – Ginger Grilled Tenderloin

June 27, 2017 at 5:17 AM | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment
Tags: Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Food, Garlic, Ginger, Ginger Grilled Tenderloin, Grilling, Pork Tenderloin, recipes, Soy sauce

This week’s Diabetic Dish of the Week is a Ginger Grilled Tenderloin. The always delicious Pork tenderloin with a Oriental-Inspired Marinade. Only 140 calories per serving! It’s from the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. Check out the site for a great selection of Diabetic Friendly recipes. Enjoy and Eat Healthy! http://diabeticgourmet.com/

Ginger Grilled Tenderloin

Fresh ginger always wakes up tired palates. This Oriental-inspired marinade gives pork tenderloin a new attitude on the grill, and makes this dish perfect for an after-work dinner party or for family supper.

Ingredients

2 pork tenderloin, (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
2 cups chicken broth
4 tablespoons ginger, grated
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
Directions

1 – Combine all ingredients in a self-sealing plastic bag; seal bag and refrigerate 2-24 hours.
2 – Remove tenderloins from marinade; discarding marinade. Grill tenderloins over medium-hot coals, turning occasionally, for 15-20 minutes, until thermometer inserted reads 160 degrees F. Slice to serve.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
Calories: 141
Protein: 25g
Sodium: 220 mg
Cholesterol: 75 mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Dietary Fiber: 0g
Carbohydrates: 0 g

http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/864.shtml

Grilled Beef Recipes

June 27, 2017 at 5:16 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Living On Line | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, Beef, Burgers, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetic Living Online, Flank Steak, Food, Grilled Beef Recipes, Grilling, Herbs, recipes, Roasts, Sirloin, Spices, Steaks

From the Diabetic Living Online website its Grilled Beef Recipes. Delicious and Diabetic Friendly recipes like; Southwest Flank Steak with Tomatillo Salsa, Jerk-Seasoned Beef Skewers, and Coffee-Rubbed Beef with Red-Eye Beans. Find these and more at one of my favorite recipe sites, Diabetic Living Online. Enjoy and eat Healthy! http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/

Grilled Beef Recipes

From grilled tenderloin to juicy burgers, these grilled beef recipes are bursting with flavor. We used lean cuts of beef and loaded up on veggies to keep these diabetes-friendly recipes low in fat, carbs, and calories. Pick your favorite, then toss it on the grill and enjoy!

Southwest Flank Steak with Tomatillo Salsa

Bring the heat to your next barbecue with this grilled beef recipe that has just 3 grams of carb per serving! Not only does the steak get a spicy marinade before grilling, but it’s also topped with tomatillo salsa to serve……

Jerk-Seasoned Beef Skewers

Orange slices are a unique addition to steak-and-veggie kabobs. Pull the low-carb dish together with a citrusy marinade…….

Coffee-Rubbed Beef with Red-Eye Beans

Coffee’s not just for drinking! We added espresso powder to this grill rub for an extra kick of flavor. Serve with homemade baked beans for a comforting low-carb dinner……….

* Click the link belowto get all the Grilled Beef Recipes
http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/diabetic-recipes/beef/grilled-beef-recipes

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

June 27, 2017 at 5:15 AM | Posted in Kitchen Hints | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, Cooking, Cooking Tips, Food, Grilling, Kitchen Hints, recipes, Spices

Spices…….

To get the most intense flavor from spices, toast them whole in a heavy, dry frying pan. Shake the pan over fairly high heat for a minute or two, and use immediately.

Shrimp w/ Mac and Cheese

June 26, 2017 at 4:59 PM | Posted in Cracker Barrel Mac and Cheese, seafood, shrimp | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, Cooking, Cracker Barrel Macaroni and Cheese Dinner - Sharp Cheddar, Dinner, Food, Old Bay Seasoning, Pasta, recipes, Seafood, Shrimp

Today’s Menu: Shrimp w/ Mac and Cheese

For Breakfast I Scrambled an Egg, reheated 3 leftover Potato Pancakes, Fried 2 Jennie – O Turkey Breakfast Sausage Links, toasted 2 slices of Aunt Millie’s Whole Grain Bread, and a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. Our streak of beautiful days continues today, sunny and 74 degrees! Did a few things around the house and then after Lunch got the cart out and did some yard work. Had everything done so I too k the cart for a ride around the neighborhood and enjoyed this beautiful day! For Dinner tonight Shrimp w/ Mac and Cheese.

I had some large Shrimp in a bag in the freezer. Sat the bag in the fridge overnight to thaw. To prepare them I first washed them off in cold water and patted dry with paper towels. I then seasoned them with a sprinkle of Sea Salt and Old Bay Seasoning.

Next I grabbed a large skillet and sprayed it with Pam Cooking Spray and added a tablespoon of Extra Light Olive Oil. Heated the pan on medium heat. When the skillet was heated I added the Shrimp, fried the Shrimp in 2 batches so not to overcrowd the skillet. Fried the Shrimp 3 minutes a side. Ended up with a nice plate full of Shrimp! Love the flavor of the Old Bay Seasoning on Shrimp.

As I was frying the Shrimp I started my Cracker Barrel Macaroni and Cheese Dinner. I picked a box of the Cracker Barrel Sharp Cheddar the other day at Kroger.

Start by boiling 8 cups of water in medium saucepan. Stir in Macaroni.Cook 12 min. or until tender, stirring occasionally. Drain. Do not rinse. Return to pan. Squeeze the Cheese Sauce over hot Macaroni. Stir until blended and serve. Came out nice and cheesy with excellent flavor. I really like the Cracker Barrel Mac and Cheese varieties that they have. I also baked a loaf of Pillsbury French Bread and had a slice of that also. For Dessert later a Weight Watcher’s Peanut Butter Carmel Ice Cream Candy Bar.

Cracker Barrel Macaroni and Cheese Dinner – Sharp Cheddar

The difference is in the cheese. We’ve been doing thing differently for over 60 years. Our unique aging process gives our cheese a delicious, bold sharpness. Today, we offer that same distinctive flavor in our rich macaroni and cheese. Smooth, creamy and full of flavor—one bite will keep you coming back for more.

Ingredients:

Ingredients: Enriched Macaroni Product (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate [Iron], Thiamin Mononitrate [Vitamin B1], Riboflavin [Vitamin B2], Folic Acid); Cheese Sauce (Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Whey, Sodium Phosphate, Canola Oil, Contains Less than 2% of Salt, Whey Protein Concentrate, Milk Protein Concentrate, Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid as a Preservative, Sodium Alginate, Annatto Extract [Color]).

Directions:
Instructions: Easy Preparation Cooking Directions: Boil 2 qt. (8 cups) water in medium saucepan. Stir in Macaroni.Cook 11 to 12 min. or until tender, stirring occasionally. Drain. Do not rinse. Return to pan. Squeeze Cheese Sauce over hot macaroni. Stir until blended.Makes about 4 servings.Note: Do not overcook pasta.

One of America’s Favorites – Cioppino

June 26, 2017 at 5:43 AM | Posted in One of America's Favorites | Leave a comment
Tags: Bread, Cioppino, Clams, Cooking, Crabs, Fish Soup, Food, One of America's Favorites, recipes, Scallops, Seafood, Stews

Cioppino

Cioppino is a fish stew originating in San Francisco, California. It is considered an Italian-American dish, and is related to various regional fish soups and stews of Italian cuisine.

Cioppino with bread

Cioppino is traditionally made from the catch of the day, which in San Francisco is typically a combinati on of Dungeness crab, clams, shrimp, scallops, squid, mussels, and fish all sourced from salt-water ocean; in this case the Pacific. The seafood is then combined with fresh tomatoes in a wine sauce.

The dish can be served with toasted bread, either local sourdough or French bread. In the dish, the bread is as a starch, similar to a pasta. It is freely dipped into the ample quantity of sauce. The bread then absorbs, holds, and modulates the flavorful yet slender (watery) sauce; that is to be freely “sopped up” by the heavy, full bodied breads. The bread’s consumption, after dipping into the sauce, prolongs the flavors on the palate when eating the dish.

Cioppino was developed in the late 1800s primarily by Italian immigrants who settled in the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco, many from the port city of Genoa. When a fisherman came back empty handed, they would walk around with a pot to the other fishermen asking them to chip in whatever they could. What ever ended up in the pot became their Cioppino. The fishermen that chipped in expected the same treatment if they came back empty handed in the future. It later became a staple as Italian restaurants proliferated in San Francisco.

The name comes from ciuppin which is the name of a classic soup from the Italian region Liguria, similar in flavor to cioppino but with less tomato and using Mediterranean seafood cooked to the point that it falls apart.

The dish also shares its origin with other regional Italian variations of seafood stew similar to ciuppin, including cacciucco from Tuscany, brodetto di pesce from Abruzzo, and others. Similar dishes can be found in coastal regions throughout the Mediterranean, from Portugal to Greece. Examples of these include suquet de peix from Catalan-speaking regions and bouillabaisse from Provence.

Cioppino classique

Generally the seafood is cooked in broth and served in the shell, including the crab, which is often served halved or quartered. It therefore requires special utensils, typically a crab fork and cracker. Depending on the restaurant, it may be accompanied by a bib to prevent food stains on clothing, a damp napkin, and a second bowl for the shells. A variation, commonly called “lazy man’s cioppino,” is served with shells pre-cracked or removed.