A New Year, A New You! - Part 2

Joe McCoppin - Partner, Better Than A Bistro

Joe writes about his personal revelation of the changes he needs to make, and has made, to make this year his very own New Year, New You!

Part 2 of 2.....

Last week I asked, "What can I stop/start doing right now that will be relatively painless, sustainable and manageable to allow for my lifestyle change? And oh yeah, doesn't cost anything!"

First, I stopped drinking soda altogether. I am a man who enjoys a few Cokes every day. When I realized that wasn't healthy I switched to ginger ale. Like an alcoholic who goes from vodka to beer. That's still no the most desirable solution so now I drink lots of water!

At first I drank at least a pot of very strong coffee a day to replace the sodas. I didn't start drinking coffee until my mid 30's. So after drinking that pot of very strong coffee and then shaking and sweating through the day I decided to do some research. That's when I found green tea. I know, yuck! But I actually love it now. I use 3-4 tea bags per cup. I didn't cut out the coffee altogether but I have easily cut my consumption in half and I never have it after 1pm of so. I absolutely feel better and green tea has lots of benefits and some caffeine too.

Herb Crusted Orange Roughy (Featuring BTAB Orange Roughy)

This is an easy, delicious and healthy Orange Roughy recipe. Orange Roughy has a mild, delicate flavor and moist, large-flaked meat that holds together well during cooking.

Ingredients:

(4) BTAB Orange Roughy filets
1/4 cup orange juice
Safflower oil or olive oil
Dash of dried tarragon, crushed
(1) tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
Grated zest (rind) of (2) oranges

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 325F. Pour the orange juice into a shallow baking dish that is long enough to hold the fish. Brush the fish lightly with oil and place in the baking dish.

In a bowl, combine tarragon, pepper and grated orange zest. Sprinkle this mixture on top of the fish, patting it lightly to form a thin crust.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove the fish carefully to a serving dish. Serves 4.

Cinco De Mayo Steak Burritos

It is the beginning of May which means Cinco de Mayo is in a few days. This is a widely celebrated holiday in the United States. For those of you who are planning on celebrating Cinco de Mayo this Sunday here is a great steak burrito recipe you can use to spice up your party.

Makes: 4 servings

Active Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup fresh salsa

1/2 cup water

1/4 cup instant brown rice

1-15 ounce can of black beans-low sodium rinsed

12 ounces strip steak, trimmed and thinly sliced crosswise

1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

1 tablespoon canola oil

4-8 inches whole wheat tortillas 

1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1/4 cup prepared guacamole

2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

PREPARATION

1.) Combine salsa and water in a saucepan; bring to boil. Stir in rice, reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in beans, return to simmer and cook, uncovered, continue to stir occasionally until the rice is tender and liquid is observed. 

2.) While step one is simmering. Sprinkle your steak with fresh pepper, heat oil on medium-high in a large skillet, and steak and stir occasionally until brown and cooked through. 

3.) Assemble ingredients onto a tortilla, add equal amounts of cheddar cheese, guacamole and fresh cilantro. Roll up tortilla into a burrito.

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Send The Perfect Gift For The Holidays

What does EVERYONE love to receive at the holidays......FOOD! Sending a Better Than A Bistro holiday package is the perfect way to send your best wishes. No need to worry about finding a parking place, pushing through the crowds or standing in long checkout lines. You can send the perfect gift of the perfect food from the comfort of your home......today!

Choose from the Steak Lovers or the Bistro Sampler. Perfect combinations for the perfect gift!

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I encourage you to incorporate these flash frozen foods into your daily diet. I know I can't live without it. Martha Stewart turned me on to flash frozen fish many years ago and Better Than A Bistro has everything I need to be Slimmer By Dinner."  - LISA LYNN, Nationally Recognized Fitness and Nutrition Expert

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What's Cooking For Fall?

What a beautiful time of year - cool and crisp with the slightest hint of the leaves beginning to change colors. What does it all mean? It's fall!

Time to start thinking about cooking up some of those foods that are easily identifiable with this time of year. You know, those Comfort Foods - the ones that grandma used to fix many years ago. Not only are they filling, they also evoke memories of childhood and "the good old days".

Fear not, we've got you covered. Here are just a few examples that will make you "fall" in love all over again:

Chicken Pot Pies

A comfort food classic. Our Chicken Pot Pies are loaded with large meaty chunks of completely trimmed chicken, carrots and peas in a deliciously seasoned gravy then covered with a flaky puff pastry crust. A mouthwatering meal in minutes. Hot and bubbly straight from the oven, just like Grandma used to make!

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Cooked Pot Roast

Melt in your mouth fork tender and smothered in luscious gravy. It's comfort food at its best! Slow roasted in its own juices, well trimmed with little fat, this family favorite can be enjoyed any night of the week. Enjoy homemade flavor just like mom used to make, except you don't have to spend hours in the kitchen preparing it! 

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Meatloaf in Gravy

Our fully cooked Meatloaf is a comfort classic with plenty of rich flavor, traditionally seasoned with tomatoes, peppers, onions and topped with gravy. Feed the family these meatloaves on those crisp nights to warm their appetites, and stomachs! A nice alternative is to make tasty meatloaf sandwiches with crisp lettuce and a juicy slice of tomato with any leftovers.

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BISTRO Cedar Planked Salmon

We are proud to introduce Cedar Planked Salmon into our Better Than A Bistro lineup of products! Handcut Atlantic Salmon rubbed with gourmet seasoning, then garnished and placed on pre-soaked cedar boards. You'll love these delicious flavors; Sugar and Spice, Applewood with Orange and Ginger, and Maple and Smoked Pepper.

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Back To School - The BISTRO Way

It's that time again - Back To School. As hard as we try to provide healthy meals and snacks for our kids they're only healthy is the kids eat them. Here's a great alternative that is packed with flavors kids love, and the critical protein, whole grains, and vitamins they need daily to be at their best.

The BISTRO Chicken Panini (makes 2 sandwiches)

Featuring: Better Than A Bistro Antibiotic Free Chicken Cutlets

Ingredients:

• 2 grilled Better Than A Bistro Antibiotic Free Chicken Cutlets (you may shred chicken if desired)
• 2 slices cooked bacon
• 4 slices bread
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon pesto
• 2 slices of your favorite cheese

Preparation:

1. Heat a George Foreman grill or panini maker
2. Spread butter on one side of each piece of bread
3. Flip 2 pieces of bread over. Spread 1/2 tablespoon of pesto on the un-buttered side of each slice of bread. Top with bacon, chicken, then cheese.
4. Top with the remaining 2 slices of bread, buttered sides facing out. Grill the panini sandwiches until golden. 

Cut sandwiches in half and wrap tightly in foil as soon as they're ready. By lunch time they will still be warm.

NOTE: Make sure to look at our post about School Lunch Advice For Kids Of All Ages for helpful tips to make lunch time stress free, health, and worth looking forward to.