Daily Dish for Thursday, September 31st 2020

A sure win; with 3 entrées and 3 side dishes for them to accompany with appetizers and we have pork chops, shrimp scampi, and a sophisticates favorite with Pepperoni Pasta and Pesto Pizza for those who might not like one or the other. Its football day so have an early lunch so your fathers can have a good meal before working the night crew and the NFL network.

Busy-Day Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup fat-free milk

• 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs

• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

• 4 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)

• Cooking spray

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Directions

• Preheat oven to 375°. Place milk in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, toss crumbs with cheese and seasonings.

• Dip pork chops in milk, then coat with crumb mixture. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; lightly spritz chops with cooking spray.

• Bake 8-10 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts 1 pork chop: 178 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 207mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat.

Pesto Vegetable Pizza

Ingredients

• 1 prebaked 12-inch thin pizza crust

• 2 garlic cloves, halved

• 1/2 cup pesto sauce

• 3/4 cup packed fresh spinach, chopped

• 2 large portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced

• 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, julienned

• 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and sliced

• 1/3 cup packed fresh basil, chopped

• 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1/2 teaspoon fresh or dried oregano

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• Preheat oven to 450°. Place crust on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan. Rub cut side of garlic cloves over crust; discard garlic. Spread pesto over crust. Top with spinach, mushrooms, yellow pepper, tomatoes and basil. Sprinkle with cheeses and oregano.

• Bake until heated through and cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts 1 slice: 310 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 707mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fat, 1 medium-fat meat.

Buttery Almond Green Beans

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed

• 2 cups water

• 1 envelope onion soup mix

• 2/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 6 tablespoons butter, melted

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Directions

• In a large saucepan, combine the beans, water and soup mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until beans are crisp-tender, 15-20 minutes.

• In a small bowl, combine the almonds, cheese and paprika. Drain beans; drizzle with butter and sprinkle with almond mixture. Toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts 3/4 cup: 179 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 407mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein.

Mushrooms & Peas Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

• 1 package (6.6 ounces) rice pilaf mix with toasted almonds

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen peas

• 1 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms

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Directions

• Prepare pilaf according to package directions.

• In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add peas and mushrooms; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in rice.

Nutrition Facts 2/3 cup: 177 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 352mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat

Fruit ‘n’ Cheese Kabobs

Ingredients

• 1 block (1 pound) Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

• 1 block (1 pound) cheddar cheese

• 1 block (1 pound) baby Swiss cheese

• 1 fresh pineapple, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks

• 1 to 2 pounds seedless green or red grapes

• 3 pints strawberries

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Directions

• Cut cheese into chunks or slices. If desired, cut into shapes with small cutters. Alternately thread cheese and fruit onto wooden skewers. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts 1 each: 170 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 188mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.

Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients

• 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1/4 cup butter, cubed

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 1/4 cup lemon juice

• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

• Hot cooked angel hair pasta

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Directions

• In a 10-in. ovenproof skillet, saute garlic in butter and oil until fragrant. Add the shrimp, lemon juice, pepper and oregano; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink. Sprinkle with cheese, bread crumbs and parsley.

• Broil 6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Serve with pasta.

Test Kitchen TipsYou can easily use frozen shrimp. Use our guide to clean, devein and prep your shrimp.

Nutrition Facts 1 cup: 395 calories, 30g fat (11g saturated fat), 177mg cholesterol, 420mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein.

Marinated Mozzarella

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup olive oil

• 1 tablespoon chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes

• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

• 1 teaspoon dried basil

• 1 teaspoon minced chives

• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 pound cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese

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Directions

• In a large bowl, combine first 7 ingredients; add cheese cubes. Stir to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts 1/4 cup: 203 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 242mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (trace sugars, trace fiber), 12g protein.

Buttery Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 cans (15-3/4 ounces each) sweet potatoes, drained and mashed

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 1 large egg

• 1/4 cup butter, melted

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• Dash salt

• TOPPING:

• 1 cup coarsely crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 25 crackers)

• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

• 1/4 cup butter, melted

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Directions

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine first 6 ingredients. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over sweet potato mixture.

• Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 160°, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts 1/2 cup: 369 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 255mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.

Fruity Crab Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup uncooked spiral pasta

• 1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat

• 1 snack-size cup (4 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained

• 1/4 cup halved seedless red grapes

• 1/4 cup halved seedless green grapes

• 1/4 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt

• 2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise

• 1-1/2 teaspoons honey

• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

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• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a small bowl, combine the pasta, crab, oranges and grapes.

• Combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, honey and ginger; pour over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts 1-1/2 cups: 322 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 215mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein.

Pizza Pasta Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 3-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce

• 1 package (16 ounces) spiral or cavatappi pasta, cooked and drained

• 4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

• 8 ounces sliced pepperoni

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• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and pasta.

• Transfer to 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle with cheese. Arrange pepperoni over the top.

• Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casseroles; cover and freeze up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake as directed, increasing time to 35-40 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.

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Nutrition Facts 1 serving: 301 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 545mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein.

Mock Ice Cream Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 2 cups fat-free whipped topping

• 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

• 8 whole chocolate graham crackers

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• In a bowl, combine whipped topping and chocolate chips. Break or cut graham crackers in half. Spread whipped topping mixture over half of the crackers; top with remaining crackers. Wrap in plastic and freeze for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts 1 each: 180 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 88mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.