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July 20, 2010
Highland Place

One from Column A and one from Column B

We are all in search of great places to eat on a Saturday night that's enjoyable for the adults and fun for the kids.  A friend of mine recently found such a place in the Maplewood Village and invited me to come check it out with her.  So we brought both sets of our twin girls and our husbands to try it out.

The food is delicious.  There's a big selection of appetizers including crab cakes, Kobe sliders, nachos and spinach artichoke dip.   And you can choose from a variety of salads like beet or caesar. 

The grill entrees include steaks, pork chops, fish, seafood, chicken and pasta.  They have burgers (including a veggie burger) and you can pick the toppings.  I had the chicken paillard with a red potato goat cheese napoleon.  My friends each had the salmon with roasted potatoes, butternut squash and mustard thyme sauce.

The kid's menu has the typical chicken fingers, talapia fingers, grilled cheese, burgers and penne, but here's the part we and the kids both loved -- the kids choose a side order from Column A which is carrots, applesauce or broccoli and one from Column B which has mac & cheese or french fries.  They're happy to be in charge of their orders and we're happy because at least one choice is healthy.
 


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 nutrition buzz

 

Courtesy of Nutrifactsforyou.com, this column provides great nutritional facts for everyone!

 

Cracker Jack Snack


Don't forget about this classic crunchy snack!  I recently spotted them in my local drugstore and bought them as a great portion controlled treat. 

Each single-serving box is 120 calories, 2g fat, 23g carbs, 15g sugar, and 1g fiber.

Amazing Cauliflower Frittata

Check out this recipe from

The Food Network for a delicious and healthy frittata for about 250 calories per serving (1/4 of the frittata) - Make sure to use egg whites instead of eggs.  

Unique Salsa


I recently discovered Rosa Mexicano's Pomegranate Black Bean Salsa.  It is a bit spicy but very satisfying with baked chips, on grilled chicken or mixed into Trader Joe's Black Beluga Lentils. 
2 Tablespoons = 20 calories, 0g fat, 4g carbs, 2g sugar and 1g fiber.
 

Amazing Lentils
If you enjoy lentils and beans, Trader Joe's Black Beluga Lentils are a must!  These shiny and pearl-like lentils are loaded with fiber and protein.  Just heat and eat... enjoy them in salads, soups or as part of a vegetarian meal.

4 ounces = 200 calories, 1g fat, 32g carbs, 3g sugar, 17g fiber and 16g protein.

Low Mercury Fish


I know many of you reading this are going to say, "Really... you like sardines"?  I have a newfound appreciation for these little fish which I used to eat as a kid at my grandma's house.  They are low in mercury and high in omega-3's.  If you buy the skinless & boneless versions you will find it tastes similar to tuna.  I really enjoy the ones packed in tomato sauce or olive oil.  With lemon squeezed on top you can enjoy as the protein in your salad (you won't even need dressing) or scoop up with whole grain crackers and chopped tomato.

1 can skinless/boneless in tomato sauce = 160 clories, 6g fat, 2g carbs, 2g sugar, and 12g protein.
 

Spicy and Tasty Almonds

A friend of mine recently introduced me to Blue Diamond's Wasabi & Soy Sauce Almonds.  If you like a spicy treat you will enjoy them.  But be careful, they can be addicting and the calories and fat add up fast.  Stick to a half portion of 14 nuts (85 calories, 7.5g fat, 3g carbs, 1g sugar, 1.5g fiber) and enjoy with a piece of fruit.

Great Raspberry Dressing


Try Drew's Raspberry Dressing & Quick Marinade for salads, dipping and for marinades.  Enjoy as part of a delicious spinach salad with real raspberries, sliced almonds and grilled chicken. Available at Kings Supermarkets.
1 Tablespoon = 30 calories, 2g fat, 2g carbohydrates, 2g sugar and 0g fiber.

 

recipe buzz

 

 
Tie Dye Cupcakes
from the Harbor Hills Day Camp Cookbook

 

These are really fun to make, look amazing and taste great!!

2 cups flour
1 cup flour
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
2 tsp vanilla
red, yellow, green and blue food coloring (Gels work best)

Quick Buttercream Frosting
1 cup butter, room temperature
6 tbsp milk
2 tsp vanilla
6 cups confectioners sugar

In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder and salt.  In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk and vanilla extract.  Pour dry ingredients and stir until just combined. 

Divide batter evenly into 5 small bowls.  Add about 1/2 teaspoon of food coloring to each bowl to make red, orange, yellow, green and blue batters.  Stir well so no streaks of plain batter remain (add additional food coloring if needed).

Starting with the blue batter, add a small spoonful to each of the muffin cups, just over 1/2 tbsp each.  Repeat with all remaining colors, working form green to yellow to orange to red adding each subsequent spoonful on top of previous color.  Do not attempt to spread the layers of color out (as it can cause layers to combine) but allow them to spread on their own.

Bake for approximately 15 minutes. 


Quick Buttercream Frosting
In a large bowl, beat together butter, milk and vanilla.  Gradually add in the confectioner's sugar until frosting reaches a thick spreadable consistency.

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