Grilled Ham and Havarti Cheese Sandwich

Brace yourself for a delicious sandwich!

Choose your favorite bread. We like to use a variety of breads. But I tend to use bread from Panera. The Country loaf is to die for in this sandwich!

Two thick slices of country loaf buttered generously on one side.
Thick slices of carver ham found in your local food market in the lunch meat section. Thin slices of ham work well too.. we just like our grilled cheeses to be thick and hearty!
Two slices of thinly sliced Havarti or one thick
Top with other slice of buttered bread.

Grill or panini press this bad boy until hes nice and golden brown!

Sourdough Tomato Grilled Cheese

Im sitting inside today as I watch the snow gently falling outside. Makes me think of comfort food on this cold day! So... Since I am a big grilled cheese and tomato soup fan.. lets take a walk down the road to yummy!

We've come a long way from the typical two slices of loaf bread and a cheese slice from the fridge.

Sourdough Tomato Grilled Cheese

Two thick slices of Sourdough bread buttered generously on one side.
One  thick slice of mozzarella cheese
Two thick tomato slices.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper
Top with other slice of  bread

Grill on a scorching hot skillet or I like to grill it on our panini press.
Remove from panini press or turn when the sides reach a nice golden brown and cheese is melted. Cut in half and serve with a bowl of your favorite soup!

Waffles

Here are two great recipes for waffles. Healthy filling and yummo!


1 1/2 c whole grain pastry flour

1/2 c rolled oats
1/2 t baking powder
1/2 t baking soda
1 2/3 c fat free milk or low fat
1/2 t salt
2 egg whites
3 T packed brown sugar
1 T veg oil
your favorite fruit
maple syrup

Preheat your griddle

In a large bowl combine flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda and salt
In medium brown combine the milk egg whites brown sugar and oil. Add to the flour mixture and stir just until blended.

My boys like this recipe but instead of just plain ol waffles they like when I sprinkle a little bit of mini chocolate chips over the batter just before I close the lid to the griddle.

Me? I top mine with fresh fruit after they come out. Sometimes even a smear of peanutbutter before the fresh fruit.

Berry Parfaits

I'm. In. Love!

2 cups low fat vanilla yogurt or greek or a flavored. You choose. I prefer vanilla
6 T muesli cereal
1 pound of fruit ie: fresh strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, kiwi, apples the list goes on.
You can even mix the fruit up!

Make these all up ahead of time for the week in a small tupperware container  or if you work out of the home easy grab and go containers would great! .
Now make your yummy!! Divide and Layer!

Fresh Pico de Gallo Salsa

4 roma tomatoes diced
1/2 small red onion chopped

1/2 tsp jalapeno pepper deeded and chopped fine
2 sprigs of cilantro roughly chopped (As you know Im not a fan.. but its because I don't like it in large bites. So I do use it my pico and I chop it very fine)
1 green onion chopped
1 garlic minced or if your like me and use jar I just about half teaspoon
1 T fresh lime
1/8 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp ground pepper
1/8 tsp cumin

Combine all of it in a medium bowl and wa la... EAT!!!

Creamy White Sauce

A must try for your fish taco's or just for crackers!

1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1/2 cup plain low fat yogurt
Lime juice from half lime
1 tsp minced jalapeno pepper seeds removed
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp dried dill
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp cracked pepper

Combine it all and chill and use when ready!

Don't like dill? Omit it and put in anything youd like! This is great on tacos, great over any fish too!

Baja Fish Tacos

I know I know. Some of you are like.. seriously Bonnie.. another fish taco?? I can't help it. They are great for you!!! So much better than the beef or chicken tacos. And you can make them with some beautiful spices which will make them so flavorful. Try it.... one bite... and you will realize what your missing!

I like fish taco's with Mahi Mahi. It's a very mild tasting fish and so good so healthy!

3/4 pound Mahi Mahi or other firm white fish fillets
2 tsp fajita seasoning
2 cups pre packaged slaw or pre sliced green cabbage.
1 T fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp salt
3 T chopped fresh cilantro. ( I omit this because well.. Im not a fan)
8 corn tortilla ( don't laugh.. but I skip this too)
2 1/2 T low fat sour cream
1/2 can drained rinsed black beans
1 large tomato diced
Tiny dice some onion. About 2 T (you don't want to over power your fish)
1/2 avocado pitted and diced
bottled salsa

You can make all of this fish up even if it is just for one person. This is the easiest to save and reheat or just eat it cold the next day!

Spray nonstick spray on grill pan or skillet. (I use my steamer on the counter) but I've grilled it so many times.

Sprinkle both sides with seasoning and gently press it into the fish so it is nice and coated. Grill for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes. Your going to break that fish up anyways so go ahead and cut if you need to in the middle to check.

Mix cabbage, lime juice salt, onion, tomatoes, black beans and cilantro in a side bowl.

Once fish is done move to a plate and break up into small bite sized bites.
Spread sour cream on your shell, top with fish and cabbage mixture and avocado. Serve with a drizzle of salsa.

Now... your saying to yourself but you omit the shells??? I don't really care for corn shells. So.. I use flour.. or more often than not, I will just stir it all together and eat it over some rice, or just by itself. I don't really need the shell.  Check out my next couple recipes!!!! Fresh Pico and Creamy White Sauce! Both go great with these tacos.