Luscious Lamb

EVERYONE IS SO SUPER BUSY THAT IT GETS REALLY HARD TO TRY TO PREPARE A GOOD, HEALTHY MEAL DURING THE WEEK. WELL, I WANTED TO SHARE A QUICK REMEDY TO THAT PROBLEM. LAMB!!!! LAMB HAS BEEN MY GO TO PROTEIN LATELY BECAUSE IT IS SO EASY TO PREPARE AND EVEN QUICKER TO COOK. SOME PEOPLE HAVE NEVER EVEN TRIED LAMB AND MAY BE A LITTLE SKEPTICAL. I WILL ADMIT THAT I WAS THE SAME WAY. HOWEVER, I BROADENED MY HORIZONS AND TOOK A CHANCE AT LAMB. I PURCHASE MY LAMB AT WHOLE FOODS BECAUSE THEY ALWAYS HAVE THE CUT OF LAMB THAT I LIKE. THE BLADE SHOULDER CHOP IS MY FAVORITE CUT FROM THE LAMB.

SET YOUR OVEN TO BROIL, WHILE IT IS HEATING, SEASON BOTH SIDES OF YOUR LAMB CHOPS. I TYPICALLY USE SALT, PEPPER, GARLIC POWDER AND DRIED ROSEMARY. BROIL FOR 5-7 MINUTES ON EACH SIDE AND THAT IS IT!!! SERVE WITH YOUR FAVORITE SIDE DISH!

Kickin Meatballs!!!!

There is nothing like a little spice to add that extra kick to a dish! I was shopping and ran across this HEB Habanero Jack shredded cheese and I had to get it. I know some people may be a little intimidated about habanero peppers, but don't be! This cheese provides just a slight "KICK" and not an overwhelming "PUNCH" of the pepper.
I had a recipe for low carb meatballs (no breadcrumbs) that called for cheddar cheese, so I decided to substitute it for the habanero jack cheese. I ate my meatballs in a tomato sauce on Shirataki noodles, which was really good!!  I really enjoyed the meatballs and I hope you will too.

Habanero Jack Meatballs

1/2 pound of ground turkey
1/2 pound of lean ground beef
1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup of Habanero Jack Cheese
1/4 cup of chopped parsley
3/4 cup of ricotta cheese
1 egg
1 tbsp of garlic powder
1 tbsp of onion powder
1 teaspoon dill weed
2 tsp of Bold Tony's Chachere's Cajun Seasoning (or to taste )

Preheat oven to 375. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl making sure to work all of the ingredients together well. Roll meatballs to about golf ball size. Place meatballs on baking pan and bake for about 15-20 minutes.



Enjoy!
~Kilee

POPCORN!!!

Big Poppa's Kettle Corn is pure mouth watering deliciousness!!! The corn is hand popped and comes in a wide variety of flavors. My favorite flavor is the Delicious Dill! 

Some of the other scrumptious flavors include:

- Original kettle corn

- Kickin Cajun

- Cinnamon Delight

- Fruitty Kettle

- Caramelicious

- Cheddar infix

- Chocolate Drizzle

Big Poppa's popcorn can be purchased at the Sugarland Farmers Market on Saturdays from 9am until 1pm. 

Visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/bigpoppakcorn

enjoy!!!

~Kilee

Gotta love Kale!!!

I have to admit that I just learned about kale. I would see it in the store and I would walk right past it. Kale was introduced to me by my friend/boss one day and I have loved it since! 

Last night  I made grilled salmon (seasoned with Ty's Gourmet Spice Seasoning zesty) and I made kale as my side! It came out delightful!!! If u have not tried kale, I must insist that you do. The recipe for the kale dish that accompanied my salmon is below!!! Enjoy!!!

2 bunches of kale (stripped from stem)

4 oz of sliced baby Bella mushrooms

1/2 of medium onion (sliced into thin strips)

2 cloves of garlic (minced)

2 tsp. olive oil

Heat oil in deep skillet or wok, add onion and mushrooms and sautée until tender. Add garlic and sautée for 1 minute. Add kale and cook until slightly wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Review on Ty's Gourmet Spice Seasoning

I have found a new love!!! This seasoning is amazing. It is full of awesome flavor and it is like a party in your mouth!!! You can sprinkle it on chicken, fish, beef, lamb or even veggies and it adds an amazing burst of flavor to every bite. I ran across this product at the Sugarland Farmers Market. The gentleman selling the item had a sample of grilled chicken seasoned to perfection with the low-salt zesty seasoning and I had to get it. I recently used the seasoning on a beef roast, and it was to die for. 

The product comes in a 6 oz. re-sealable bag. The asking price was $6.00, which is an excellent buy. Be sure to check out the website at www.tysspice.com!!!!

Let me know what you think!!!

~Kilee

Stuffed Chicken Breast

I have been on a health food kick for the past couple of weeks and for people that like to cook, making tasty, healthy meals can sometimes feel restrictive!!! Last night I did a little trial and I attempted to make a stuffed chicken breast. For many, a stuffed chicken breast is full of cheesy goodness and full of fat, but I was able to make this stuffed chicken breast tasty and full of flavor using very little cheese reducing the fat content.
Please try this and enjoy the results!!!

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (butterflied)
2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup of ricotta cheese
1/2 medium onion
1 cup of brown mushrooms (sliced)
5 oz fresh spinach (rinsed)
Tony's Chachere seasoning to taste
2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning (no salt)
Olive oil to sauté

Season the butterflied chicken breast on both sides with Tony Chachere seasoning. On each chicken breast, sprinkle 1 tbsp of
Parm cheese. Sit chicken breast to the side. In a large skillet, sauté onions and mushrooms for 3 minutes, add spinach and continue to sauté for another 2 minutes. Transfer sautéed veggies to a bowl and add ricotta cheese and Italian seasoning. Mix well. Spoon mixture in the middle the chicken breast. Fold chicken breast and place on baking dish. Bake on 350 for about 30-40 minutes.

ENJOY!!!

PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!!!!

~Akilee

90 second rice

I always wondered how the pre-cooked, quick heat rice tasted. I thought it may be extra soft, but I was wrong. I tried this rice and it was awesome. It is organic and the taste is wonderful. Quick side dish!!