Controlling Portion Sizes. It seems like everything these days is “super-sized.” Cutting back on sugar, fat, and calories can be as simple watching your portion sizes, especially of foods high in fat and sugar. Eating smaller portions of food is one of the easiest ways to cut back on calories – but it can also be one of the most challenging, with the current trend of super-sizing. Huge portions, all-you-can-eat-buffets, and extra-large “single servings” of chips, candy bars, and other snack foods can all lead to overeating. How do you know a reasonable portion of food when you see it? Visualize the objects mentioned below when eating out, planning a meal, or grabbing a snack. 1 oz. meat = size of a matchbox 3 oz. meat = size of a deck of cards or bar of soap (the recommended portion for a meal) 8 oz. meat = size of a thin paperback book 1 medium potato = size of a computer mouse Even some bagels have become super-sized, which gives this reasonably healthy breakfast item a high calorie count.
When eating out At home. Green Onion Wraps Recipe. Bacon, Egg and Cheese Cups | Recipes for Kids. RecipeGirl.com. The Bitten Word: Buffalo Chicken Dip. Our friend Rachel moved to Syracuse this summer. One of her first weeks there, she attended a party where an unusual dip was served. She had never heard of it, and admitted as much to the hosts. They were shocked that she hadn't had it before. Rachel loved the dip and excitedly told our friend Whitney in Memphis, who promptly began spreading the word about this magical dip, which is how we found out about it. From its roots in upstate New York, this dip is slowly taking over the south (via Whitney) and now D.C. This dip will change your life. Ladies and gentlemen -- meet Buffalo Chicken Dip. This is by far the un-foodiest recipe we've ever featured here on The Bitten Word. So we're the first to admit that this dish is a little trashy, but when we served it at party we were hosting last weekend, our guests went absolutely crazy for it.
Give it a try at your next soiree -- you won't be sorry. Buffalo Chicken Dip As Made by The Bitten WordAdapted from Frank's RedHot. Homemade Irish Cream Liqueur. Here is another really yummy treat, Homemade Irish Cream Liqueur! I love it added to a cup of coffee! Irish Cream Liqueur from Bon Appetit 1 – 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk 1 cup Irish whiskey 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon instant coffee crystals 1 cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon canned sweetened cream of coconut (such as Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut ) My can was solid at the top, so I placed about 2 inches of water in a skillet and heated until the cream of coconut was liquid) Combine first 5 ingredients in blender; blend until coffee crystals dissolve, about 1 minute.
You can pour chilled mixture over ice cubes, pour over chocolate or coffee ice cream too. I used 8oz tall skinny bottles from Germany (sorry). You could dress the bottles up even more with a hand painted bottle stopper! Don’t forget to check out other handmade gift ideas. Enjoy! Apple Pie Bites on a Stick. Croque Monsieur -DK. Evil chef mom: cheese fritters with balsamic sun-dried tomato dipping sauce.
Don't these look better than fried mozzarella sticks that you get at T.G.I. McFuglies? Come on they have fresh thyme sprinkled all over the top. That's called classing up the joint right there. And while I am writing about these make sure you use whole milk ricotta. Don't even think about using skim milk ricotta. If you are going to go through all trouble frying these you might as well go all out. Make sure to do this assembly line style. Then dip the cheese balls (teehee, I am well aware I have the mentality of a 12 year old boy) into flour. Then into the egg. Then have them take a roll in the panko crumbs. Viola! Cheese fritters: adapted from everyday italian 1 1/2 cups fresh whole milk ricotta 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs) 3 large eggs 3/4 cup all-purpose flour vegetable oil, for frying a few sprigs of thyme lemon In a small bowl combine the ricotta, mozzarella, salt, and pepper.
Food Pyramid Submissions. Bruschetta, 2 Ways. Bruschetta, the Italians’ answer to chips and salsa, can make a perfectly healthy beginning to a meal. That’s why it’s especially shocking to see that restaurants like Carrabba’s can turn a simple creation into a full-blown caloric calamity. Start your meal with bruschetta from Carrabba’s and you can forget about the rest of dinner (and breakfast the next morning).
Try this version instead for healthier, tastier fare. You’ll Need: 1 baguette, cut on the diagonal into 1/2″ slices TOMATO-BASIL 2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil 1 Tbsp olive oil Salt and black pepper to taste PEPPERONATA 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta 2 cups Pepperonata (see below), warmed How to Make It: Preheat the oven to 450°F. Makes 4 appetizer servings / Cost per serving: $3.38 240 calories 7 g fat (2 g saturated) 410 mg sodium Pepperonata This magical pepper trifecta is beloved by Italians. Most favorited all-time. Cowboy Spaghetti Recipe. If you’re looking for a change from your normal spaghetti, Cowboy spaghetti could be just what you’re looking for. I had not heard of this until recently but I decided to give it a try and it turned out great. This recipe comes from the Food Network. Cowboy spaghetti adds a nice smokey flavor to your normal spaghetti.
It gets a lot of its flavor from fire roasted tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce and bacon. Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti noodles 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 slices smoky bacon (chopped) 1lb ground beef 1 medium onion 4 garlic cloves (minced) Ground black pepper (to taste) 2 teaspoons hot sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ½ cup beer 1 (14 ounce) can fired roasted diced tomatoes 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce shredded cheddar cheese green onions (chopped) Cooking Instructions: Step 1: Cook spaghetti noodles according to package directions.