I have really had a long day, much of which revolved around manning the smoker most of the day while I smoked a lot of peppers. Mmmmm! I also did some grilling and roasted two batches of coffee. If I show a loss tomorrow, it very well me from the sweating from standing so near the heat all day.
My goals report for the week is as follows:
My eating report for the day is as follows:
Okay, so two of these meals need more info. First of all, this Basil Puree Steak Topping is outstanding! It is a great way to use up all that fresh basil in the garden. Both my wife and I were pleasantly surprised at how good this was.
That wasn’t the only surprise of the day though. We are consistently disappointed with homemade salsa. It is no secret among the blog world that Biz puts together some outstanding food, and my mouth has drooled over the pics of her salsa preparation for some time now. Well, today I decided to quit drooling and start making. Am I ever glad I did. Biz’s outstanding salsa is some kind of awesome! Seriously folks, this is the best salsa I have ever tasted. My wife and I both could not keep our spoons out of it.
The one change we made to the recipe though was the water. The consistency of our salsa was just right with no water at all.
Regarding eating, I also had peanuts and a bowl of strawberries, almonds, and milk today. Way too much in the food department.
My exercise report for the day is as follows:
I worked in the yard all day long, although much of it was manning the smoker and the grill. I also took a short walk this evening.
Summary: This is a great topping for steaks, adding a refreshing twist to a normal meal.
Mix all ingredients together in a food processor and puree until smooth. Update: Add the oil a little at a time to get the consistency you want. Put a spoonful on top of a steak at time of serving. This adds a refreshing twist to an otherwise normal meal.
Although I haven’t testing this yet, this should be able to be easily preserved through freezing, allowing a large batch to be made and used throughout the year. I plan on freezing single servings in an ice tray for easy use.
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Summary: These brownies are a great alternative for those looking to avoid grains and sugars. You will be amazed as you cannot tell the difference between these brownies and those made with flour.
Thanks to my sister for this recipe!
frosting
Brownies
Butter an 8-inch baking pan. Place the black beans (rinsed well), eggs, melted butter, cocoa powder, salt, vanilla extract and Splenda in the bowl of a food processor and blend until smooth. Remove the blade and gently stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts. Transfer mixture to the prepared pan. Bake the brownies for 30-35 minutes, or until just set in the center. Cool before cutting into squares.
Frosting
Place all ingredients in a medium bowl and beat with mixer till well combined. Use to frost brownie.
Nutritional Information
Per serving (1 brownie/about 2 oz/60g wt.): 160 calories, 9 g fat, 50 mg cholesterol, 35 mg sodium, 17g total carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 12g sugar), 4 g protein.
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Summary: This is a great salad with a light taste!
Vinaigrette
Salad
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Recipe adapted from one originally found on FoodNetwork.com.
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Summary: A lower calorie alternative to peanut butter
Blend all ingredients together until smooth. Store in the refrigerator. This is sweeter than peanut butter, but not quite like a dessert. It is excellent on apples, or just right from the spoon. It would be wise to sweeten to taste, as a tablespoon of sweetener may be too much for your taste.
Cooking time (duration): 5
Meal type: snack
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