Grilled Zucchini

I just grilled me up some zucchini.  My daughter brought me some fresh garden grown zucchini from Lawton.  Now I've made boiled zucchini and corn before but wanted to try something different.  I sliced the zucchini about 1/2 inch thick and grilled in on my George Forman grill for about 10 min. 

 I sprayed them with olive oil and seasoned them with sea salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.  Yummy!  And basically no calories.  Maybe a little calories for the olive oil.   But otherwise free points and calories.  I only cooked half of the zucchini because it was so big.  This is very filling and good for you too.

Where Do You Find The Best Burger?

You'll find the best burger in Oklahoma in a little town in a old country store called Meers Store and resturant. In the Wichita Mountains of Southwest Oklahoma there is a ramshackle building, but on the inside you will find a hamburger that was recently named one of the top 3 burgers in America by Bon Appetit magazine.

The Meers Store and Restaurant, often referred to as the "world famous" Meers Store and Restaurant was featured on the Food Network special "America's Best... Best Places For American Eats From Steak to Pizza" on Saturday August 18, 2007. The store's owners and staff are giddy about the honor, but it is not the only one the restaurant has received this year. Meers was also named by Travelocity as one of their "Local Secrets, Big Finds for 2007.

The recognition does not stop there either. The Meers Store and Restaurant has the honor of being listed in the recent New York Times best seller "One Thousand Places to See in the U.S.A and Canada Before you Die." It was named a must-visit location and the Tulsa World has voted the Meersburger as the "Best Burger in Oklahoma."

• Meersburgers are made with 97% lean grass fed Longhorn beef from there own Longhorn herd.

The burger was quite tasty and enjoyed every bite.  They also have a wonderful take home menu for a great price for the family, which includes 16oz brisket, 2 pts of sides, 16oz. polish sausage, and cobbler for only $17 for family of 4.  We decided to try both.  All was very good!
Source: meersstore.com,  &  associatedcontent.com

Healthy Salmon Patties Recipe

I have decided to added a weekly recipe to my blog for those who are looking for healthy foods. My favorite place to look is at www.Recipezaar.com I'm always pleased with the results. But I know it can be hard to decide which recipe to try so I will include one recipe a week that I have tried or a friend has tried. If you would like to be featured on my blog submit one of your favorite recipes. It does not have to be healthy or low fat but a favorite.

This Recipe was found on Recipezaar.com

SERVES 4 -6 , 8 patties


Ingredients
1 (14 ounce) can salmon (red or pink)

1 large egg
1 small onion, diced fine small size (or half a medium sized)
1 celery rib, diced fine
2-3 teaspoons lemon juice
6-8 drops Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon dry dill weed
1/8 cup sherry wine
1/2 cup oatmeal
1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs

Directions
1 Place canned salmon with fluid in a large bowl.
2 Add next 8 ingredients and mix well to break up the salmon.
3 Add last 2 ingredients and mix to evenly moisten the oatmeal and breadcrumbs.
4 Form into patties like burgers (typical yield is 8 patties).
5 Fry in olive oil (or any other favorite healthy oil) at medium-low temperature for 4 minutes per side. Patties should be medium golden brown with a slightly crispy crust when done.
6Place on a paper towel covered plate to drain and serve while still hot.
7Although you could serve with tarter sauce or malt vinegar, you may find everyone enjoys them plain.
8Smaller patties can be used as an appetizer.

By: Chef #450966

Now my own version I omitted these items:
2-3 teaspoons lemon juice
6-8 drops Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon dry dill weed
1/8 cup sherry wine

I added garlic powder, onion powder, Italian grinder seasoning, and garlic grinder seasoning by McCormick. I used 2 cans of Salmon and 1/2 cup of low fat milk and 2 eggs instead of one and 1/2 cup of Italian bread crumbs. Very tasty. I served it with a mixed green salad and dressing of choice, mine is 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.

Bon Appetit!

Recipe Thursday

I have decided to add recipes on Thursdays that I have tried or others have tried for
those of us who would like some new ideas on healthy foods.

I would like to feature different blogs or shops and their favorite recipe. I would like healthy recipes but am interested in anything that you find to be your favorite.

If you would like to be featured then please email me your recipe at heartandsowdesigns@yahoo.com

Together we can experience new ideas and new foods and learn from each other.