Cheddar-Stuffed Buffalo Burgers

So My Aunt got me this new cookbook! So today I started using it! 500 recipes! I was sooo excited! I don't have to stay with our regular house staples!!

So today I made . . .

Cheddar-Stuffed Buffalo Burgers

(although I didn't have ground buffalo so I used lean beef)

Makes 4 Servings

1 pound of ground buffalo meat (I used ground beef)

1 small vidalia or other sweet onion, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese

4 English muffins (I used sandwich thins)

4 romaine lettuce leaves, trimmed

4 tomato slices

1. In a medium bowl, combine the buffalo, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper; mix well to combine. Divide and shape the mixture into 4 balls. With your finger make a deep indentation into each ball. Fill each hole with 2 tablespoons of the cheese. Pinch the meat closed to cover the cheese and shape each ball into a 3/4 inch-thick patty.

2. Toast the English Muffin. Spray a nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and heat over medium-high heat. Cook burgers 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare.

3. Place the english muffins bottoms on 4 plates, top each with 1 lettuce leaf, 1 tomato slice, and a burger. Place the muffin top on each burger.

The book says 6 points if you do exactly what as the recipe says! I always tweak recipes!

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My changes. . . I first made my burgers in the George Forman Grill! On my Sandwich thin I sprayed some EVOO (GHG) and sprinkled some garlic on it and threw it in the toaster oven to toast it! On top of lettuce and tomatoes; I also added avocado, pickles, ketchup, and mustard!

On another note I've been craving a hearty cheese burger! This was amazing! Really hit the spot!!!

Enjoy!! I am searching the rest of the 499 recipes!!!

I didn't forget about you guys!

Weight Watcher friendly recipe. . .

From the lovely website of Halfmysize.com

Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 teaspoons Italian bread crumbs
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon dried oregan

Steps

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

In medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, Parmesan, garlic powder, black pepper, and oregano. Arrange chicken on baking sheet lined with foil. Evenly top with mayonnaise mixture, then sprinkle with bread crumbs.

Bake 20-25 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked and juices run clear.

Nutrition Information per serving:
181 Calories; 3g Fat (15.4% calories from fat); 29g Protein; 8g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 70mg Cholesterol; 613mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 4 Lean Meat; 0 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

I made this with some green beans! I loved! Highly suggest it! Yummm

Howdy Partners

Happy Hump Day!

So today I'm at the parental units house. My Dad called on Monday night saying that my oldest dog Lacy ( my 10 year old daschund) was hurt. Since she's so old and doesn't like apartment living she lives with my parents and Barnaby live with Kyle and I at the apartment. Lacy has always been my princess and I've always treated her that way. She would ideal love for me to move back home. Yesterday when I arrived at the house she wouldn't mov

e, she just laid on the couch. She doesn't jump or go up and down stairs. (She's currently laying on my lap as I write this) Dad does say that since I've been here she's really spunked up! What can I say... She's a Momma's girl!

My Lacy Girl!

So I was talking to my parents about this new fancy blog I'm doing. (Also remind you that I've always inspired the WHOLE family to start eating healthier) Dad felt I needed to brag on him a little bit. Don't tell him that I said this, but I'm actually pretty darn proud of him. He's pretty much a rockstar! I've told him that I've wanted him to lose weight to prolong his life so that when I decide to have little crum crunchers he can be in the best help to play with them! As of today he's lost 37 pounds, he's doing awesome! Of course I've spread WW knowledge to my Mommy, she cooks Dad healthy meals and BAM off goes the pounds!

Although this picture is 37 pounds heavier then he is. It makes me laugh! Yes my two doggies LOVE their Grandpa!

On a side note, I didn't get around to making my Grandma's Orange cookies yesterday. So today I'm making them!!

Grandma Pape's Orange Cookies

3 cups flour

1 tsp cream of tartar

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1 1/4 cup butter

1 cup sugar

2 eggs

3 T milk

1 tsp vanilla

In a large bowl stir together the flour, cream of tartar, salt and baking soda; set aside. In mixing bowl beat the butter for 30 seconds. Add the sugar and beat until fluffy. Add eggs, milk and vanilla and mix well. Add dry ingredients and beat until just mixed. Drop by teaspoonful onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 9-11 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are golden. Remove to wire rack to cool.

Orange Icing:

1/3 cup soft margarine

2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

2-3 T Orange Juice

1 1/2 T grated orange rinds

Cream margarine and sugar until smooth. Add orange juice and rinds. Beat until smooth. Spread on cookies

Remind you that nothing about these cookies are WW friendly. Just pure amazing! They remind me of my childhood and my Grandma! Ahhh. Once the cookies are finished I will upload a picture!!

Happy Tuesday!

Good Morning Lovlies!

So today is March 9, ugh. 2 months since I was laid off, on a positive note though 20 days till I'm 24. Wow. I'm getting OLD!

So Julia and I went to our morning Water Aerobics class today! Ah I do enjoy it! I must say I'm Super lucky to have a friend like Julia! She knows how to push me! I won't allow myself to say no to her. Because of Julia I actually find myself in the gym 4-5 days! Pretty strange for me!!!

Today's agenda.

- Water Aerobics . . . . . . CHECK

- Make some cookies

- "Help" Annie wit her homework!

- Maybe see Alice Wonderland

Today's cookies are not WW friendly at all. They are what remind me of my Mom's Mom. They are what in our family we call orange cookies. I want them made for gifts at the wedding. So today we are going to make a batch, freeze them an

d see if they freeze well. (So I'm not baking up a storm right before the wedding!) I will post the recipe when I do get to my Mom's house! I highly recommend them to EVERYONE!

On another WW healthier note, since I'm on a cookie rage. I love these!

Butterscotch Haystacks (halfmysize.com)

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups Fiber One cereal
2 Tbsp. reduced fat peanut butter
1/2 cup butterscotch chips

Directions

In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter and butterscotch chips. Microwave for 30 seconds; stir mixture and microwave for 30 more seconds, if necessary for mixture to melt. Stir in cereal. Drop cookies onto a cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Refrigerate until firm. Store in refrigerator.

Yield: 9 cookies

Nutrition Information: 104 Cal., 5.1 g. fat, 4.9 g. fiber

I hope you enjoy these as much as I do! Yes it does use Fiber One for any haters out there!

~Megan~