Easy Mediterranean Inspired Lettuce Wraps

I've put off posting this because I accidentally formatted the SD card with the photos. But then thought, it's been so long since I posted a recipe... I'll update it next time I make these and take photos.

Ingredients

8 large iceberg lettuce leaves

2 Tbsp coconut oil

1 Tbsp garlic, minced

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast (approx. 575 gr), finely chopped

1 Tbsp Garam Masala

1 tsp Cinnamon

1 Tbsp sumac

1/4 tsp garlic salt

Directions

Rinse and pat dry lettuce leaves. Set aside.
Heat coconut oil in large skillet on med-high heat. Add garlic and onion. Sauté until edges of onion brown.
Reduce heat to medium. Add chicken and spices. Cover. Stir occasionally until chicken fully cooked.
Place 1/8 mix into each lettuce leaf. Roll and serve.

Optional, melt soft goat cheese in microwave and use as a sauce.



Serves 8
1 wrap per serving
Calories - 126.0
Carbohydrates - 2.2g
Sugars - 0.3g
Fiber - 0.6g
Fat - 5.4g
Saturated Fat - 3.5g
Cholesterol - 44.5mg
Protein - 16.7g
Sodium - 70.6mg

Poor Man's Beef Stroganoff

Poor Man's Beef Stroganoff, with tri-colored rotini and peas.

 
1 lb ground beef, lean
200 g mushrooms, sliced
1/2 lg. onion. diced (approx. 135 g)
1-1/4 c. cream of mushroom soup, low sodium (1 can)
2 Tbsp Worcesteshire sauce
1/2 c. nonfat milk
1/2 c. sour cream, reduced fat

Brown ground beef with onions and mushrooms over med-high heat until cooked thoroughly (~10 minutes). Drain.


Reduce heat to medium. Add soup, Worcesteshire sauce, and milk, mixing well. Continue to cook for 5-10 minutes or until the "sauce" is the consistency you like.
Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream.

Serve over noodles, rice, or biscuits.

Preparation Note - Start the rice, or water for noodles, at the same time as the meat. The water, if noodles, should come to a boil at around the same time you drain the meat. Add the noodles at that time and they should be done all at the same time.


Serves 4
Per serving - 1 cup and a smidge
Calories - 290.1
Carbohydrates - 13.6g
Sugars - 3.9g
Fiber - 1.5g
Fat - 13.4g
Saturated Fat - 5.3g
Cholesterol - 80.5mg
Protein - 28.9g
Sodium - 446.1mg

p.s. Yes, that is a full sized plate. It's a huge serving.

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CrockPot Spaghetti Sauce

Crockpot/Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce w/ 3oz (from dry) spaghetti
noodles, freshly grated parmesan cheese, & garlic bread

21 oz lean ground beef
12 oz. chicken sausage
3 - 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes, no salt added
3 - 14.5 oz cans tomato sauce, no salt added
2 med. (or 1 lg) onion, chopped
3 Tbsp garlic, minced
4 c. mushrooms, sliced (approx. 434g)
2 c. bell pepper, diced (approx. 195g)
5 Tbsp oregano, dried
3 Tbsp basil, dried
1 tsp bay leaf, ground (or 3 whole bay leafs broken in half)
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, ground

Brown ground beef and sausage in a large skillet. While the meat is browning, chop vegetables, stirring meat occasionally.

When beef and sausage are done, drain off the fat and toss meat, vegetables, spices, and tomato sauce into a slow cooker. Stir to mix ingredients evenly.

Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8-10 hours.


Number of Servings: 20
Serving Size: 1 cup  (approx. 243g)

Calories - 159.0
Carbohydrates - 10.5g
Sugars - 4.4g
Fiber - 2.8g
Fat - 7.4g
Saturated Fat - 2.7g
Cholesterol - 42.5mg
Protein - 12.7g
Sodium - 164.3mg

Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Loaded Baked Potato Soup with sour cream & chives

8 med. potatoes, diced with skin
4 cups water
1 cube chicken bouillon
5 Tbsp dried onion (or 1 lg onion, finely chopped)
8 oz - 2% medium cheddar cheese, cubed
4 oz - 2% colby jack cheese, cubed
8 oz fat free cream cheese, cubed (ish)
2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
1-1/2 cups nonfat milk
1 Tbsp garlic, minced
20 oz. extra lean ham, diced, (5% fat)



Night before - Dice, blanch, and drain potatoes. Dissolve bouillon in water per package instructions and add dried onions to broth. Cube, dice, and mince cheeses, ham, and garlic.

Morning before work - Throw everything into the crockpot and stir. Set to low for 10-12 hours.

Come home, stir, and serve with a dollop of sour cream and garnish with chives.


Serves 16
Per serving  1 cup

Calories - 224.9
Carbohydrates - 23.8g
Sugars - 3.3g
Fiber - 2.3g
Fat - 6.5g
Saturated Fat - 3.3g
Cholesterol - 33.4mg
Protein - 17.0g
Sodium - 882.7mg

Slow Cooker Chili con Carne

Chili con Carne with sour cream, cheddar cheese, and corn bread

12 oz. lean ground beef
2 cups red kidney beans (dry)
1 lg onion, diced (or chopped)
1 med. red bell pepper, diced
2 Tbsp Garlic, minced
3-1/2 cups tomatoes, diced (equals one large can)
7-1/4 c. Tomato Sauce (equals 2 large cans)
3 Tbsp Chili powder
3 Tbsp Chili Sauce (Heinz)
1 Tbsp Paprika
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp Bay Leaf, crumbled (or 1/4 tsp powdered)
1-1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce


Soak the beans per package directions. Brown the beef and drain well.

Toss everything in the pot, stir, and cook on low for 8-10 hours (or your entire work day + commute)


Serves 16
Per serving 1 cup

Calories - 144.8
Carbohydrates - 19.2g
Sugars - 7.4g
Fiber - 5.3g
Fat - 4.9g
Saturated Fat - 1.9g
Cholesterol - 15.9mg
Protein - 7.8g
Sodium - 776.2mg

Mediterranean Crusted Cod

Mediterranean Crusted Cod with broccoli and baked potato

1 lg cod fillet (approx. 250 gr)
2 Tbsp whole wheat flour
2 Tbsp almond flour/meal
1 tsp oregano
a dash of garlic salt (optional)
2 Tbsp Brummel & Brown spread
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese, shredded (or 1/8 c. grated)

Combine flours and spices. Melt B&B in shallow baking dish. Dredge cod in flour mix, place in dish. Turn cod to coat with butter; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 400F for 10-15 minutes or until cod flakes easily with a fork.

Serving Size: 1/2 fillet

Serves 2
Per serving
Calories - 228.1
Carbohydrates - 6.9g
Sugars - 0.1g
Fiber - 1.5g
Fat - 9.7g
Saturated Fat - 2.9g
Cholesterol - 53.5mg
Protein - 27.7g
Sodium - 349.1mg

Sweet & Spicy Salmon

Sweet & Spicy Salmon with watermelon salad and baked potato

4 - 5oz Pacific Salmon steaks (king)
1 tsp Chili powder
1 tsp Paprika
1 Tbsp Brown Sugar, packed
1/4 tsp garlic salt
2 tsp garlic, minced

Combine the spices, sugar, and salt until well mixed. Rub onto the salmon steaks. Let sit, covered, in the fridge for 20-30 minutes (optional).

Bake at 350 F for 40 minutes or until desired doneness is reached.

Serving size - 1 salmon steak.

Serves 4

Per serving 4.5 oz (after cooking, approximate)
Calories - 289.4
Carbohydrates - 6.2g
Sugars - 4.7g
Fiber - 0.5g
Fat - 17.1g
Saturated Fat - 2.7g
Cholesterol - 87.7mg
Protein - 29.5g
Sodium - 200.6mg

Fiberlicious Portabella Mushrooms

I have to admit on this one, my husband liked it much better than I did. I found it passable, but he liked it so much, it's being posted here anyway. I hope you like it as much as he did.

Fiberlicious Portabella Mushrooms w/ baked potato

3 Tbsp ground flax seed
1.5 c. water
200 g Mushrooms, sliced
1 Tbsp garlic, minced
1 lg onion (approx. 211 g)
100 g Spinach, fresh
100 g bell pepper, mixed colors, diced
2 Tbsp barley flour
1 Tbsp Sumac, ground
1/8 tsp Garlic Salt
6 oz. portabella mushroom, sliced



Whisk flax seed into water and let stand.

In a large skillet, dry sautee mushrooms, garlic, and onions (no moisture added) over medium heat. Once mushrooms are reduced and onions transluscent, add spinach and peppers. Stir well.

Add barley flour, sumac, and garlic salt into the flax mixture. Whisk well to combine.

The spinach should be fully wilted by now. Stir in the flax mixture to fully coat the vegetables. Lay the portabella slices on top, turning once. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Serve.

Serves 2
Per serving (approx. 300 gr)
Calories - 180.3
Carbohydrates - 30.4g
Sugars - 3.7g
Fiber - 10.3g
Fat - 4.4g
Saturated Fat - 0.5g
Cholesterol - 0.0mg
Protein - 11.7g
Sodium - 183.1mg

Sweet & Spicy Lemon Chicken

Inspired by Eating Well's Lime Honey Glazed Chicken

Sweet & Spicy Lemon Chicken with brown rice and salad

3 Tbsp Honey
2 Tbsp soy sauce, light
4 tsp Lemon peel/zest
6 Tbsp Lemon juice
1 Tbsp garlic, minced
1 tsp dill weed, dried
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
20 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast (Four 5 oz breasts)

Mix honey, soy sauce, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, and spices in a large bowl. Add chicken pieces; stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Preheat oven to 400°F

Remove the chicken from the marinade (reserve marinade) and place in a shallow baking dish.  Bake for 25 minutes.

Meanwhile, place the marinade in a small saucepan over medium-high heat and boil until reduced by about half and thickened to a glaze, 8 to 10 minutes.

Brush chicken with glaze and continue to bake for 10-20 minutes more or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meat registers 165°F.

Serving Size: 1 breast (approximately 3.5-4 oz. cooked)

Per serving
Calories - 169.1
Carbohydrates - 10g
Sugars - 8.5g
Fiber - 0.2g
Fat - 0.8g
Saturated Fat - 0g
Cholesterol - 77mg
Protein - 33.1g
Sodium - 765.2mg

Chicken Taco/Burrito filling

Served over lettuce with cheddar cheese,
toasted thin corn tortillas (cut in strips),
tomato, sour cream, and
HDMB Greek Dressing. Calories - 474

300 gr chicken breast meat, no skin, cut into strips
1 med. tomato, diced (Image)
1/4 c. water
2 tsp cumin, ground
1 tsp garlic, minced (Image)

Put all ingredients in a skillet over medium heat. Stir to combine. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked.

Serve over salad; or as a taco, burrito, enchilada filling

Served as a burrito with flour tortilla, cheddar cheese
tomato, sour cream. Calories - 504

Serves 4

Per serving (approx. 75gr)
Calories - 97
Carbohydrates - 2.3g
Sugars - 0.6g
Fiber - 0.5g
Fat - 0.8g
Saturated Fat - 0.1g
Cholesterol - 0.2mg
Protein - 17.9g
Sodium - 35.3mg

Bison Tomato Curry

Bison Tomato Curry with quinoa and salad

1 tsp olive oil 

5 oz bison sirloin, lean only, cubed (Image)

1 med. onion, chopped (Image)

1 Tbsp garlic, minced (Image)

1-3/4 cup tomatoes, diced 

1Tbsp curry powder 

1 tsp baharat

Heat olive oil in a skillet over med-high heat. Add bison, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring constantly until meat is browned. Add tomatoes and spices, stir well. Reduce heat to med-low and cover. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serve over quinoa, cous cous, or brown rice.

Serves 2

Per serving (approx. 207gr)
Calories - 168.9
Carbohydrates - 15.4g
Sugars - 0.1g
Fiber - 3.8g
Fat - 4.6g
Saturated Fat - 0.9g
Cholesterol - 43.9mg
Protein - 17.7g
Sodium - 55.7mg

Apricot Pork Loin w/ Saute'd Mushrooms & Onions

Apricot Pork Loin w/ Saute'd Mushrooms & Onions, baked potato & salad.

16 oz. pork tenderloin, lean only
3 apricots
1 Tbsp basalmic vinegar
1/2 tsp cloves, ground
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp olive oil
1 med onions, sliced and halved (Image)
1 pt mushrooms, sliced (227 g)
1 Tbsp garlic, minced (Image)

Marinade - Cut apricots in half and remove the pit. Place in small microwavable bowl and microwave for 60 seconds. Mash apricots slightly, with fork, and mix in basalmic vinegar.

Place pork and marinade in a small, flat container (or ziploc bag) and cover. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (can be overnight or all day if that's convenient).

Preheat oven to 375 F. Place pork in shallow baking dish. Set marinade aside in a small bowl. Measure out the cloves, sprinkle a dash on the pork loins, and dump the rest in the marinade. Measure out the garlic powder, sprinkle a dash on the pork loins, and dump the rest in the marinade. Put the pork in the oven and cook for 30-45 minutes, or until it has an internal temperature of 160 F.

While the pork is cooking, heat olive oil in a skillet over med-high heat. Add onions, mushrooms, and garlic. Saute until onions are translucent. Add marinade. Mix and cook for at least 5 minutes more. Can simmer on warm or low until pork is ready.

Serves 4

Per serving (approx. gr)
Calories - 189
Carbohydrates - 9g
Sugars - 5g
Fiber - 2g
Fat - 5g
Saturated Fat - 2g
Cholesterol - 74mg
Protein - 26g
Sodium - 61mg

Bisquick Pancakes with a healthy-ish twist

I started with Bisquick's traditional pancake recipe and took off from there.

Pancakes with fresh strawberries and whipped cream

2 cups Bisquick - Original Pancake & Baking Mix
1/4 c. Whole Wheat Graham Flour
1-1/2 c. Nonfat (skim) Milk
1 Tbsp Vanilla Powder
2 Tbsp Flax Seed, ground
6 Tbsp water

Start by mixing the flax and water in a small bowl. Set aside.

In a medium mixing bowl stir together Bisquick, graham flour, and vanilla powder. Add milk and stir briskly (or use a whisk or mixer) until mixture is mostly smooth (approximately 2 minutes). Add flax/water, mixing completely.

Spray preheated skillet lightly with spray oil. Pour by 1/4 cupfuls onto hot griddle. Cook until edges are dry. Turn; cook until golden.

Serves 5

Per 3 pancake serving
Calories -264
Carbohydrates - 42g
Sugars - 1g
Fiber - 3g
Fat - 7g
Saturated Fat - 1g
Cholesterol - 1mg
Protein - 8g
Sodium - 531mg

Traditional Bisquick Pancakes	HDMB Bisquick Pancakes
One 1/4 c. pancake (recipe makes 12)	One 1/4 c. pancake (recipe makes 15)
Calories 90 Carbohydrate 12 g Sugars - 1g Fiber 0g Fat 3 g Saturated Fat 1 g Cholesterol 30 mg Protein 3 g Sodium 280 mg	Calories - 88 Carbohydrates - 14g Sugars - 0g Fiber - 1g Fat - 2g Saturated Fat - 0g Cholesterol - 0mg Protein - 3g Sodium - 177mg

Chicken Fajitas

Chicken Fajitas with Spanish Rice, Refried beans, corn tortillas, sour cream, and cheddar cheese.

10.5 oz. (300g) chicken breast, long slices (or tenders cut in half lengthwise)
1 tsp olive oil
1 med. (180g) onion, halved and sliced (Image)
1 Tbsp garlic, minced (Image)
1 med. (115g) tomato, diced
1 cup (25g) cilantro, shredded
1 Tbsp cumin, ground
1 med. (200g) red bell pepper, sliced
1 med. (170g) orange bell pepper, sliced

Heat olive oil over med-high heat. Add chicken breast slices, garlic, and onion slices. Saute until chicken is cooked (white and opaque all the way through). Reduce heat to medium-low. Add tomato, cumin and cilantro. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add bell pepper slices and continue to cook, stirring occasionally until peppers are at the desired doneness (I like them with a little crisp left).

Serve with Spanish Rice, Refried Beans, and tortillas (Mission Extra Thin Corn Tortillas are a great healthy option).

Serves 4

Per serving
Calories - 142
Carbohydrates - 10g
Sugars - 5g
Fiber - 3g
Fat - 2g
Saturated Fat - 0g
Cholesterol - 44mg
Protein - 19g
Sodium - 70mg

Chili Meatloaf

Chili Meatloaf with mashed potatoes

2.5 lb lean ground beef
2 slices bread, toasted and crumbed
5 tbsp flax seed, ground
1/2 cup wheat germ
1-1/2 cup diced tomato
1/2 med. onion, diced (Image)
1 cup shredded cilantro
2 Tbsp garlic, minced (Image)
2 Tbsp chili sauce
3 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp mustard
3 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cayenne


It's meatloaf... Mix all ingredients in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Place mixture in loaf pans, muffin tins, whatever pan you like to cook meatloaf in. Bake at 375 until internal temperature is at least 160 deg. (approximately 1 hour for loaf pans, less for muffin tins).

Makes 14, 3 oz servings, approx. 1" slices.

Nutritional Info:
Per serving (approx. 85 gr)
Calories - 237
Carbohydrates - 10g
Sugars - 2g
Fiber - 3g
Fat - 11g
Saturated Fat - 4g
Cholesterol - 70mg
Protein - 24g
Sodium - 179mg

Sweet & Savory Summer Simmer

Sweet & Savory Summer Simmer with bison, brown rice, and brocolli

1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 med. onion, chopped (Image)
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 Tbsp. garlic, minced (Image)
1/4 c. hazelnuts, finely chopped
1-1/2 cup fresh cilantro, shredded
1/4 c. lemon juice
1 tsp. allspice, ground
1-1/2 cup strawberries, sliced

Heat olive oil, over med-high heat, in deep skillet/wok. Saute onions, garlic, mushrooms, and hazelnuts. Once onions are tender; add cilantro, lemon juice, allspice, and strawberries. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.

Reduce heat to medium. Place meat of choice on top of strawberry mix. Cover and let simmer for 10-15 minutes. Reduce heat to med-low, stir lightly and turn meat. Cook for an additional 10 minutes, uncovered. Serve strawberry mix as a side dish.

Serves 4

Nutrients per Serving (Side dish only)
Calories - 114
Carbohydrates - 10g
Sugars - 4g
Fiber - 3g
Fat - 8g
Saturated Fat - 1g
Cholesterol - 0mg
Protein - 2g
Sodium - 4mg

Calories per Serving (with various meats)

Chicken	Round Steak	Bison	Pork Loin
1/2 breast meat only	4 oz. pre-cooking	4 oz. pre-cooking	4 oz. pre-cooking
Calories - 244 Carbohydrates - 10g Sugars - 4g Fiber - 3g Fat - 9g Saturated Fat - 2g Cholesterol - 68mg Protein - 29g Sodium - 81mg	Calories - 287 Carbohydrates - 10g Sugars - 4g Fiber - 3g Fat - 15g Saturated Fat - 5g Cholesterol - 65mg Protein - 28g Sodium - 63mg	Calories - 237 Carbohydrates - 10g Sugars - 4g Fiber - 3g Fat - 10g Saturated Fat - 3g Cholesterol - 70mg Protein - 26g Sodium - 65mg	Calories - 250 Carbohydrates - 10g Sugars - 4g Fiber - 3g Fat - 12g Saturated Fat - 3g Cholesterol - 74mg Protein - 26g Sodium - 61mg

Summer Citrus marinade/sauce (for fish)

Swai with Summer Citrus Sauce, Feta Pine Nut Mashed Potatoes, and green beans

1 lemon, juice and zest
1 lime, juice and zest
4 limes, juice
2 Tbsp minced garlic (Image)
1/2 large onion, chopped (Image)
1 Tbsp. Balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. dill weed, dried
1/4. tsp garlic salt
1/4 c. non-fat, plain yogurt (only if making sauce)

Place fish in a shallow pan. Blend lime juice, lemon juice, garlic, onion, and spices in a blender until smooth. Pour over fish. Cover pan and set in refrigerator for approx. 15-30 min.

After marinating; grill, broil, or bake (on rack) fillets until flaky and opaque.

Sauce: Pour half of the marinade into a small saucepan, bring to gentle boil for 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat. Add yogurt and blend until smooth.


Makes 4 Servings

Nutrients per Serving (marinade only)
Calories - 17
Carbohydrates - 5g
Sugars - 1g
Fiber - 1g
Fat - 0g
Saturated Fat - 0g
Cholesterol - 0mg
Protein - 0g
Sodium - 62mg

Calories per Serving (with various fish)

Swai	Cod	Tilapia
1/2 fillet	5 oz.	4 oz.
Calories - 102 Carbohydrates - 5g Sugars - 1g Fiber - 1g Fat - 5g Saturated Fat - 1g Cholesterol - 0mg Protein - 21g Sodium - 62mg	Calories - 135 Carbohydrates - 5g Sugars - 1g Fiber - 1g Fat - 1g Saturated Fat - 0g Cholesterol - 62mg Protein - 26g Sodium - 140mg	Calories - 125 Carbohydrates - 5g Sugars - 1g Fiber - 1g Fat - 16g Saturated Fat - 0g Cholesterol - 14mg Protein - 24g Sodium - 77mg

Nutrients per Serving (Sauce)
Calories - 25
Carbohydrates - 6g
Sugars - 2g
Fiber - 1g
Fat - 0g
Saturated Fat - 0g
Cholesterol - 0mg
Protein - 1g
Sodium - 74mg

Cerdo Sazonada con Arroz Salvaje

Cerdo Sazonada con Arroz Salvaje with broccoli

16 oz. boneless pork loin, lean only
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 med. onion, chopped (Image)
1 med. red bell pepper, diced
1 Tbsp. garlic, minced (Image)
1 Tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
1 Tbsp. Baharat, Arabic
1/2 tsp. cumin, ground
1/2 tsp. bay leaf, ground (2 bay leaves will work, but be sure to remove them before serving)
2 c. Fat Free, Low Sodium chicken broth
2/3 c. wild rice blend, dry

Heat olive oil over med-high heat in deep skillet/wok. Sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic; until onion is translucent. Add wild rice and balsamic vinegar. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes. Add chicken broth and spices, continue to cook, stirring occasionally for 5 min. Reduce heat to med-low. Lay pork loin on top. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Turn pork over and lightly stir rice. Cook uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes or until pork has an internal temperature of 160 deg.

Serves 4

Per serving (approx. 312 gr)

Calories - 265
Carbohydrates - 22g
Sugars - 2g
Fiber - 2g
Fat - 6g
Saturated Fat - 1g
Cholesterol - 62mg
Protein - 28g
Sodium - 246mg

Baked Cod w/ Creamy Seaweed Dill sauce

Many people don't think of fish when they think of authentic Irish cuisine. But remember, Ireland is surrounded by ocean. Very little that can be harvested from the Atlantic isn't traditional.

Baked Cod with Creamy Seaweed Dill Sauce. Served with Colcannon and Guinness.

2 fillets (approx. 1/2 lb) Pacific Cod
1.5 cups Whole Milk
1 Tbsp Brummel & Brown
1 Tbsp minced garlic (Image)
2 sheets Roasted Seaweed (Sushi Nori)
1 Tbsp dried Dill Weed
2 tsp dried Dill Weed
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Dust the Cod fillet with 2 tsp dill weed, 1/4 tsp salt, and pepper to taste.  Bake at 350 F for 30-40 minutes.

Sauce:
Melt Brummel & Brown in skillet on med-high heat.  Add minced garlic and sautee lightly.  Slowly add milk (whole really is better here), stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low. Crumble two sheets of Seaweed into the milk. Add 1 Tbsp Dill Weed, 1/4 tsp salt, and a dash of pepper.  Simmer until liquid is creamy (approx. reduced by half).

Drizzle sauce over baked fillet and serve.

Serves 4

Per serving
Calories - 133
Carbohydrates - 7g
Sugars - 5g
Fiber - 1g
Fat - 5g
Saturated Fat - 2g
Cholesterol - 35mg
Protein - 14g
Sodium - 363mg

Goat Cheese Puff Pastries

6 Puff Pastry shells, frozen, ready-to-bake
1.5 oz. soft goat cheese
1 medium red tomato, chopped
1 cup raw spinach, finely chopped
1/2 med. red bell pepper, diced
1/2 med. orange bell pepper, diced
1/2 med. yellow bell pepper, diced
2 tsp garlic, minced (Image)
1 - medium potato, cubed

Boil potato until soft, drain. Bake pastry shells per instructions on box. Add all other ingredients to potato pot and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, while pastry is baking. Once shells are done, remove potato mixture from heat, remove tops on pastries, scoop out soft inside, fill with potato/cheese mixture. Bake at 350 for 10 min. Serve warm.

Makes 6 Servings

Per serving
Calories - 251
Carbohydrates - 25g
Sugars - 3g
Fiber - 2g
Fat - 15g
Saturated Fat - 8g
Cholesterol - 3mg
Protein - 6g
Sodium - 197mg

Can be the main dish for a light meal, an appetizer, or a side dish for a heavier meal.