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February 2012
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Healthy Eating in 2012 A Few Ideas for Getting Started By Kirk Leins The holidays have come and gone, and we are well on our way into a brand new year. I realize that I've just stated the obvious. I also realize that you're probably wondering how it relates to the subject of food. For me at least, the first part of the new year means attempting to cleanse my body after two crazy months marked by decadent eating. Happy New Year Aside from a slightly slower pace, the nice part about this time of year is that we're about to head into a stretch of months that hold fewer reasons to celebrate. The holidays that do exist are one-day affairs, spread far enough apart that their effects are no worse than a food-centric Saturday. But, just because we won't be staring down items such as pumpkin pie, eggnog and Christmas cookies, doesn't mean we're interested in beginning a fast, or even a diet for that matter. It's quite the contrary, actually. We still want to eat delicious tasting food on a daily basis, we just want it to be a little healthier. A few less calories and fat grams, and lot less cholesterol, right? Well if I'm making sense here, and if it seems that I'm speaking directly to you, then keep reading because it's going to get even better. In this issue of 360 Degrees, I’m going to load you up with some great recipes that fit the bill. These main dish recipes can be made any night of the week, or for a far more special occasion. They're easy on the wallet, even easier on the waistline, and the best part – they taste phenomenal! Blackened Fish (serves 4)
In a pie tin, combine all the dry seasonings and mix well with a fork. Heat a cast iron skillet over a high heat. Be sure to open all the windows and turn on the fan above your stove. Lightly brush each fish filet in butter and dredge both sides in seasoning mix. Once the pan starts smoking (about 5 to 10 minutes), reduce heat to medium-high and place filets in skillet. Drizzle the top of each filet with 1 teaspoon of melted butter and cook for 2 minutes. This recipe yields a wonderfully moist, flavorful piece of fish that's perfect alongside steamed rice and veggies. It's a super quick dinner that's sure to please anyone with a taste for intricately spiced foods. It's important to note that while the recipe calls for 1/2 cup of butter, it is meant to serve 4 people. This equates to 2 tablespoons per person. While butter may be the traditional ingredient for making this dish, anyone looking to eliminate it can substitute with 1/4 to 1/3 cup of room temperature canola oil. Oven-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Mango Chutney Sauce (serves 4) Simply put, pork tenderloin is the filet mignon of the pig. It is a super lean cut of meat, which is great for two reasons. The first is rather obvious in that it's very healthy. Second, and not so obvious, is that pork has a tendency to get its flavor from fat. Considering that tenderloin has little fat, it should be no surprise that it doesn't have a ton of flavor. It may not sound like a positive, but when it comes to flavoring meat with spices, herbs and sauces, pork tenderloin is as accommodating as it gets. For the meat:
For the sauce
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl, combine chili powder, paprika, salt, cumin, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Lay pork tenderloin on cutting board and brush all sides with olive oil. Season the loin on all sides with spice mixture. Heat skillet over a medium-high heat and add two to three tablespoons of olive oil. When oil is hot add pork loin and sear for thirty seconds on all sides. Transfer tenderloin to a sheet pan and roast in the oven for 16-20 minutes. Meanwhile, add all of the ingredients for the sauce into a small saucepot and heat over a medium flame. Bring to a boil and reduce to a light simmer. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes and then turn off heat and cover with lid. Allow tenderloin to rest for 5 minutes. Slice into one-inch medallions, figuring 4 to 5 medallions per plate. Plate medallions and drizzle with mango chutney sauce. This tenderloin is absolutely delicious served alongside a mound of couscous and either a green vegetable, or a simple salad. The other great thing about this dish is the awesome leftovers it yields. Slice the pork super thin and place on bread along with Swiss cheese, deli ham slices, sliced red onion, and pickle chips. Prepare the sandwich just as you would a grilled cheese, and the result is a take-off on the national sandwich of Cuba, known as the Cubano. Nori-Crusted Steak (serves 4)
For the sauce
Season both sides of steaks with salt and pepper and set aside. Place the nori, sesame seeds and crushed red pepper into a food processor. Process the ingredients until they resemble a fine but textured seasoning mix. Move the nori mixture to a dish and dredge both sides of the steaks in the mixture. Set the dredged steaks aside. Meanwhile, place all of the sauce ingredients into a small bowl and whisk to combine. In a skillet, heat olive oil until shimmering and quite hot. Sear steaks for 3-4 minutes on each side for rare/medium rare. Allow steaks to rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes. Slice steaks on the bias (crosswise) and arrange on plates. Drizzle with sauce and garnish with extra sesame seeds. Your plan for eating healthy in 2012 has just been jumpstarted. It's important to know that all of the ingredients I mentioned can be found in most large supermarkets, but feel free to adapt these recipes to suit your taste and needs. Whatever you do, just know that eating healthy doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your taste buds. Here's to eating dinners that are healthy and tasty!
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