Wednesday, May 30, 2012

grilled turkey burgers

GRILLED PINEAPPLE TURKEY BURGERS Ingredients: 20-oz package extra lean ground turkey 2 TB liquid aminos (such as Bragg) ¼ cup red bell pepper, chopped ¼ cup red onion, chopped ¼ tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp thyme seasoning 4 pineapple slices, approx 1/2 inch thick How to Prepare 1. Preheat the grill to medium-high. 2. Combine ground turkey, liquid aminos, pepper, onion, black pepper, and thyme in large bowl and mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well distributed. 3. Divide turkey mixture into 4 equal portions and form into burger patties. 4. Put on a plate; grab the 4 pineapple slices and head to the grill. 5. Place the burgers and the pineapple slices on the grill (the pineapple will cook for the same amount of time as the burgers to soften up and get that yummy smoky flavor). 6. After approximately 8 minutes, flip the burgers and the pineapple slices (the underside should be nice and brown). 7. After approximately 4 minutes, place one pineapple slice onto the top of each burger. 8. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until burgers are cooked thoroughly and no longer pink in the center. 9. Turn off the grill. Using a long spatula, carefully remove the burgers from the grill (don’t lose those pineapples!) and onto a plate. 10. Eat ‘em up! Yum!! Enjoy NUTRITION DATA Per burger (makes 4 burgers): 185 calories, 33 grams protein, 9 grams carbohydrates, 2 grams fat.

pin wheel sandwich

These are a sure hit in any party you're having and learning to make them is a must for anyone who loves to throw dinner parties and family gatherings. I have one word to describe these sandwiches: "cute". The "cuteness" comes from the "spiral" look the sandwich takes on when it is laid on the plate. Of course the taste is phenomenal. And, even that can have many variations based on diet, taste, and cultural background. Because, I'm a Trini, my taste buds will be influenced by our fresh herbs found on the island, so I couldn't help myself to season the cream cheese before hand. As a result, I have made a truly unique pinwheel sandwich that screams "Trini to de bone". But that's a whole other post. Okay, I'm writing and actually salivating here. Lol!. so without further ado, here's trini style pinwheel sandwiches. Enjoy! PINWHEEL SANDWICHES 1 pack of wraps (I used the Poco Loco brand) 245g 8 oz cream cheese, softened 8 lettuce leaves, washed and pat dry 2-3 packs Turkey Pastrami 125g clear plastic wrap Lay a sheet of plastic wrap on a board large enough to hold the wrap. Lay the wrap on the plastic and spread a bit of the softened cream cheese. Add the turkey pastrami... Then the lettuce... and roll tightly. Wrap the plastic firmly around the roll and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. When ready remove the plastic wrap and cut the roll in 1 inch slices. Arrange on a plate and serve. Just to tease you all, here is the variation I did using a herbed cream cheese spread I came up with. In an upcoming post, I'll show you all how to make it. Promise. :-) So, this is appetizer number two, and of course you can add your variations. Here are a few I have thought of:.... Instead of cream cheese, you can use cheese paste. Instead of cheese paste, you can try a tuna or chicken spread. Instead of the turkey pastrami, use turkey ham or black forest ham. Instead of plain pastrami, use Cajun chicken breast. For a real trini twist, try spreading some mother-in-law on the cream cheese. Instead of the wraps, you can use a loaf of bread (with the crust cut out) sliced horizontally and flattened with a rolling pin (bailna). Alright, time to go. Coming up next.... Hmmmm! What appetizer can I make with ham and cheese? Stay tuned to find out. Ah gone! :-) . Read more: http://www.simplytrinicooking.com/2012/05/pinwheel-sandwiches.html#ixzz1wM1CUjTS

Saturday, May 26, 2012

baked parmesan tilapia

4 - 6 ounces of Tilapia ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Chopped Parsley Teaspoon of light mayo Sea Salt or Salt Sub. (Lightly) Pepper (lightly) Garlic Powder (lightly) First in a small cup mix parmesan with light mayo, pepper, salt sub garlic powder, and chopped parsley. Put the tilapia on sprayed foil and brush the mix above lightly on the fish. Bake in the oven for 12 minutes at 400 degrees. You can serve with lemon wedges, and fresh lemon juice on the side. Calories: 4 ounces. Fat: 5 gr. Protein: 22 gr. Carbs: Depends on the artichoke amount, 0 gr for the fish and cheese. Sodium: 90 mg. total Benefits: Variety of protein sources providing muscle tissue support A note on Artichoke: Artichoke is documented to help with liver cleansing as well its positive effects on high cholesterol. Artichoke also has a good amount of potassium which helps muscle contraction and is very important for individuals who follow an exercise regimen. - 2 ounce artichoke calories: 25, Fat: 0, Protein: 2 , Carbs: 6 ( 3gr. Fiber), Sodium: 75 mg., Potassium: 170 mg. Recipe by Melih F. Cologlu / ACPT Owner of www.covermodelphysique.com Team Grenade Sponsored Athlete Facebook Fanpage: www.facebook.com/Melih-F-Cologlu