Are all Fats Created Equal?

When you hear the word "omega," you probably think, "healthy!" However, just as we've been learning over the past few years that all fats are not created equal, turns out, neither are all omegas.
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Jalapeño Jelly Glazed Salmon

This simple recipe will warm your heart and palette.  The glaze will provide a sweet and spicy flavor that will have your taste buds tingling for more.  

Ingredients

¼ cup Jalapeño Jelly

4 (6-ounce) skinless salmon fillets

¼ teaspoon (s) fresh-ground black pepper

¼ teaspoon (s) kosher salt (optional)

Directions

Marinate the salmon fillets: Season the salmon fillets with the kosher salt (optional) and pepper; place the salmon fillets in a shallow baking dish.  Brush salmon fillets with the jalapeno jelly, turning to coat each side, and chill for 30 minutes.  Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Roast the salmon fillets: Place the salmon on the top shelf of the oven and cook until the flesh turns opaque about 7 minutes.  At this point if desired, brush a little more jalapeno jelly. Change the oven temperature setting to broil and cook until the glaze begins to brown 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

 

Purchase the Jalapeño Jelly online at the following website:  http://www.sbjacks.com/jelly.html. This is a delicious all natural jelly; you will not go wrong with this product.

WILL THE SOARING PRICE OF BEEF IMPACT YOUR BACKYARD BARBECUE

The Price of Beef Soars

How will the soaring increase in the price of beef impact your backyard barbecue?  

According to CNNMoney,  If you're already shocked by how much your favorite cut of beef costs at the supermarket, brace yourself because prices will keep going up.

Surging commodity prices already have consumers paying more for groceries such as eggs, milk, cereal and meat. The price of beef in particular has shot through the roof.

In February, the average retail price per pound for beef was $3.87, up 12.4% versus a year ago, according to market research firm FreshLook Data.

The average retail price for a pound of chicken was up 3.9% in February versus a year ago, turkey was up 5.4%, veal up 6.7% and pork up 10%.

Among all meat production, beef producers typically incur some of the highest production costs. For example, costs for cattle farming are much higher than for poultry farming. 

Cattle farmers pay more for each animal, land for grazing, fertilizers, feed and processing systems versus poultry farmers.

Also the time it takes to prepare cattle for sale is much longer compared to other meats. It's just 46 days for chicken but can take a few years for beef.

Now, on top of the already high costs of doing business, inflation is further driving up expenses. 

U.S. beef producers blame these higher production costs -- up 14% in the past year -- for the jump in consumer prices.

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Smokin Joe's Cool Cucumber Yogurt Sauce

Try this awesome recipe.  This yogurt sauce is flavorful, creamy and smooth with a touch of the South...

 

Ingredients:

• 3-inch piece seedless cucumber peeled and cut into 1/4 inch dice
• 4 scallions, white parts only, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup plain yogurt, nonfat if desired
•  1/8 cup Joe's Low Carb BBQ sauce
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
• 1/8 tsp paprika

In a medium bowl combine the cucumber,scallions, lemon juice, yogurt, BBQ sauce, olive oil, dill, and paprika. Mix well season.

This Cucumber Yogurt sauce goes especially well with grilled lamb chops or even a gyro.

Amazing Meat Loaf

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef (or ground turkey)
• 1 egg
• 1 onion, chopped
• ½ green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup dried bread crumbs
• Smokin Joes Basic Rub
• Smokin Joe’s Barbecue Sauce

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the beef, egg, onion, milk and breadcrumbs. Season with Smokin Joe’s Basic Rub to taste and place in a lightly greased 5x9 inch loaf pan, OR form into a loaf and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
3. Pour Smokin Joe’s Mild or Spicy Barbecue Sauce over the top of meatloaf.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour. 

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HOPPIN JOHN (HAPPY NEW YEAR)

Ring in the New Year with a traditional tasty meal of "Hoppin John".  This recipe will make you come back for seconds.  So ring in the New Year with this southern tradition.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound dried black-eyed peas
• 2 small smoked ham hocks or meaty ham bone
• 2 medium onions, divided
• 3 large cloves garlic, halved
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 can (10 to 14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes (reserve juice)
• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 ribs celery, chopped
• 1 jalapeno or serrano pepper, minced (Optional)
• 2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 4 green onions, sliced

Preparation:

In a large kettle, add 6 cups of water, bring water to a boil add ham bone or ham hocks reduce heat simmer for an hour. Add black-eyed peas, half an onion (pull a part to not cut-up), garlic halves and bay leave continue simmering until the beans are tender (not mushy) for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Remove the ham bone or hocks, cut off the meat; dice and set aside. Drain the black-eyed peas and set aside. Remove and discard the bay leaf, onion pieces, and garlic.

Prepare rice according to package.  

Add remain chopped ingredients (onion, yellow, red and green bell peppers, celery, jalapeno pepper or serrano pepper), and diced tomatoes (with juice) to drained black eyed peas then add the rice, Creole seasoning, thyme, cumin, white pepper and kosher salt.  Let simmer for about 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the reserved diced ham. Serve with hot sauce, top with sliced green onion and freshly baked cornbread.

Enjoy!!!


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