August 2008 Archives

I love coffee and cream, but am trying to cut back because of a dairy allergy, not to mention needless calories and fat.  I just found a new creamer-substitute for my coffee and tea.  Silk creamer!  No dairy, 15 calories, less than 1 gram of fat and less than 1 gram of sugar per tablespoon. 

I love fish and chips, a big greasy downfall that makes you feel like crap after you indulge.

Try whipping up this healthy substitute for a quick dinner:  

Panko-Crusted Cod-Wich & Sweet Potato Fries

1/2 lb fresh cod

½ cup Panko (Japanese bread crumbs) 

2 TBL olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

Drizzle olive oil in small baking dish.  Cover cod with oil, both sides. Sprinkle panko onto shallow dish.  Then dip both sides of fish into break crumbs. Set fish back in baking dish.  Season with salt and pepper.  Cook for 25 minutes or until golden brown at 375. 

Let cool, place fish on top of a slice of ciabbatta. 

Now for the healthy chips...  

Sweet Potato Fries

1 sweet potato, peeled, sliced and cut into thin strips

3 TBL olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

Place sweet potato strips onto baking sheet.  Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, or your favorite spice.  Bake at 450 for 20 minutes or until golden.

 

Serve and enjoy!