Tilapia In Foil

Family Meals Matter: Good to grill

Barbecue cooking is a great change of pace and can help to keep your energy bills down. First, be sure to check out these 10 Simple Tips for BBQ cooking and food safety (http://tinyurl.com/6x43lt2). Then, spark up the grill and celebrate the first full week of summer.</p><p> Get fired up with a featured family meal of Grilled Salmon with Onion and California Dried Plum Compote and Basil Green Beans, then cool down with creamy Yogurt Cheesecake for dessert.</p><p> Throughout the week, you will be good to grill with other recipes like Toasty Cheese Bruchetta, Grilled Tilapia with Smoked Paprika and Parmesan Polenta, Gorgonzola Stuffed Burgers with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce and even Grilled Fruit with Strawberry Dip. Be sure to follow @MealsMatter on Twitter and register at MealsMatter.org to add these and other recipes to a personalized family meal plan and shopping list.</p><p> "Family Meals Matter" features recipes selected by registered dietitians from the thousands of user-contributed recipes available at the free family nutrition and meal-planning website, Meals Matter (www.MealsMatter.org), operated by registered dietitians and moms with Dairy Council of California. </p><p> SHOPPING LIST (Includes ingredients to make at least four servings of each Featured Family Meal recipe)</p><p> GRILLED SALMON </p><p> 1 tablespoon olive oil</p><p> 4 cups sliced onions</p><p> Salt and black pepper</p><p> 1 cup California dried plums, cut in half</p><p> One-quarter cup golden raisins</p><p> One-quarter cup rice or cider vinegar</p><p> One-quarter cup light brown sugar</p><p> One-half teaspoon ground ginger</p><p> 6 salmon filets (about 4 ounces each)</p><p> BASIL GREEN BEANS</p><p> 2 cups frozen French-style or fresh green beans</p><p> 2 teaspoons butter or margarine</p><p> One-half teaspoon dried basil</p><p> One-half teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning</p><p> Salt to taste (optional)</p><p> YOGURT CHEESECAKE</p><p> 4 quarts (8 pounds) nonfat plain yogurt</p><p> 1 cup low-fat graham cracker crumbs</p><p> 2 tablespoon butter, melted</p><p> 1 1/2 cups sugar</p><p> 3 eggs</p><p> One-quarter cup flour</p><p> 1 tablespoon vanilla</p><p> 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest</p><p> Assorted berries and/or cut fruits in season as desired, for garnish</p><p> FEATURED FAMILY MEAL LINKS</p><p> Grilled Salmon with Onion and California Dried Plum Compote</p><p> http://www.MealsMatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/70863</p><p> 1 tablespoon olive oil</p><p> 4 cups sliced onions</p><p> Salt and black pepper</p><p> 1 cup California dried plums, cut in half</p><p> 1/4 cup golden raisins</p><p> 1/4 cup rice or cider vinegar</p><p> 1/4 cup light brown sugar</p><p> 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger</p><p> 6 salmon filets (about 4 ounces each)</p><p> In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions; season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook about 5 minutes or until onions are soft but not colored. Stir in dried plums, raisins, vinegar, sugar and ginger. Cook, uncovered, about 15 minutes or until onions are completely soft and compote is golden brown. Keep warm or store in refrigerator and heat in saucepan over low heat when needed. Grill salmon over gas or charcoal grill until a sharp knife feels no resistance when pushed into the salmon. Serve with compote on the side.</p><p> Basil Green Beans</p><p> http://www.MealsMatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/7801</p><p> 2 cups frozen French-style green beans</p><p> 2 teaspoons butter or margarine</p><p> 1/2 teaspoon dried basil</p><p> 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning</p><p> Salt to taste (optional)</p><p> Preparation</p><p> Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 6-8 minutes or until beans are tender.</p><p> Yogurt Cheesecake</p><p> http://www.MealsMatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/7669</p><p> 4 quarts (8 lbs.) nonfat plain yogurt (do not use yogurt with gelatin)</p><p> 1 cup low-fat graham cracker crumbs</p><p> 2 tablespoons butter, melted</p><p> 1 1/2 cups sugar</p><p> 3 eggs</p><p> 1/4 cup flour</p><p> 1 tablespoons vanilla</p><p> 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest</p><p> Assorted berries and/or cut fruits in season, for garnish</p><p> 1. Set a colander over a large bowl, supporting it so the base of the colander is at least 2 inches above the bottom of the bowl. Line colander with two layers of cheesecloth. Spoon in yogurt.</p><p> 2. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Chill 12 hours or overnight, pouring off whey as it drains. Scrape yogurt from cloth.</p><p> 3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.</p><p> 4. In bowl, mix crumbs and butter. Pat evenly over bottom of a 9-inch spring form pan. Bake 10 minutes. Remove from oven; set aside. Raise oven temperature to 450 degrees. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat yogurt, sugar and eggs on high speed for 1 minute. Mix in flour, vanilla and zest just until blended. Pour into prepared crust. Bake 10 minutes.</p><p> 5. Reduce oven temperature to 250 degrees and continue to bake for 1 hour or until center barely jiggles when cake is shaken. Run a thin-bladed knife between cake and pan. Cool slightly, then refrigerate, uncovered, until cake is completely chilled, at least three hours. Garnish as desired. Cut into wedges to serve. (If making ahead, cover when cool and chill up to one day.)</p><p> Other Featured Recipes</p><p> Toasty Cheese Bruchetta</p><p> http://www.MealsMatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/23405</p><p> 1 small tomatoes, diced</p><p> 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar</p><p> 1 tablespoons snipped fresh basil</p><p> 1 clove garlic, minced</p><p> 18 baguette slices, diagonally cut</p><p> 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, divided</p><p> 1/2 of a 10-oz. package Cappiallo Tomato and Basil Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, thinly sliced</p><p> Stir together tomatoes, vinegar, basil and garlic in a small bowl; set aside. Brush baguette slices with olive oil. Grill over medium heat for 1-2 minutes or until toasty on one side. Remove from grill and place a thin slice of cheese and a small spoonful of tomato mixture on the untoasted side of each baguette slice. Place a foil baking sheet or a double-thick layer of heavy duty foil on grill. Place bread slices on foil and cook for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted.</p><p> Grilled Tilapia with Smoked Paprika and Parmesan Polenta</p><p> http://www.MealsMatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/55242</p><p> Polenta:</p><p> 4 cups fat-free milk</p><p> 1 cup quick-cooking polenta</p><p> 1/4 teaspoon salt</p><p> 1/3 cup (1 1/2 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese</p><p> Fish:</p><p> 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil</p><p> 1 teaspoon smoked paprika</p><p> 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder</p><p> 1/2 teaspoon salt</p><p> 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper</p><p> 4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets</p><p> Cooking spray</p><p> To prepare polenta, bring milk to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually add polenta, stirring constantly with a whisk. Reduce heat, and cook 5 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly; stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese; cover and keep warm.</p><p> To prepare the fish, heat a large nonstick grill pan over medium-high heat. Combine oil, paprika, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a bowl, stirring well. Rub fish evenly with oil mixture. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add fish to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness.</p><p> Gorgonzola Stuffed Burgers with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce</p><p> http://www.mealsmatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/44584</p><p> 1 lb. extra-lean ground sirloin (or buffalo, or veal, or your favorite meat)</p><p> 1/2 teaspoon salt</p><p> 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper</p><p> 4 1-inch cubes gorgonzola or any blue cheese you like</p><p> 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt</p><p> 1/4 cup shredded cucumber</p><p> 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill (fresh is best!!)</p><p> 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard</p><p> 1 teaspoon garlic powder</p><p> 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts</p><p> 1 dash of Mrs. Dash</p><p> 1. Spray your grill with cooking spray and set heat to medium</p><p> 2. In a large bowl, combine meat, salt and black pepper. Shape mixture into 4 equal balls. Press 1 cube of Gorgonzola cheese into the center of each ball, covering cheese completely with meat. Shape balls into patties, each about 1 inch thick.</p><p> 3. Add burger to grill and cook 5-6 minutes per side.</p><p> 4. Meanwhile, mix next 7 ingredients well in a small bowl.</p><p> 5. Place burgers on rolls and spoon 2 tablespoons yogurt sauce over each burger.</p><p> Grilled Fruit with Strawberry Dip</p><p> http://www.MealsMatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/30560</p><p> 8 oz. part-skim ricotta cheese</p><p> 1 package frozen strawberries, sweetened (16-oz.)</p><p> 2 tablespoons plain non-fat yogurt</p><p> 1/4 teaspoon dried, ground ginger</p><p> 8 strawberries, halved</p><p> 4 peaches, halved or quartered</p><p> 8 chunks pineapple</p><p> 4 plums, nectarines, or papayas, halved</p><p> 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar</p><p> 2 teaspoons granulated sugar</p><p> 1. In a blender, puree cheese, strawberries, yogurt and ginger together until smooth. Refrigerate for 2 hours before grilling fruit.</p><p> 2. When ready to grill fruit, thread pieces of prepared fruit onto eight skewers. Mix together vinegar and sugar. Grill fruit until lightly browned, turning frequently and brushing with vinegar mixture during grilling.</p><p> 3. Serve grilled fruit with sauce on side.</p><p> For more healthy meal planning made simple, go to www.mealsmatter.

Recipe: Foil Pack Tilapia

Do you ever get feelings or a vibe that something is there?? Well, I did today... Nothing creepy or anything in that way. I was waiting for the UPS man, but I didn't hear the bell ring in the front door. But I just felt like like my package was outside, and once I opened the door, BAM! My package was waiting for me. Or was it calling for me?? HHmmmmm :) So, after my heavy lunch, I really wasn't feeling like having dinner. Actually, let me start from the beginning. Before going outside to get my package, I was on my way to making dinner. I had 3 fillets of tilapia out, 2 for hunnie, and 1 one me. While I was fixing the fish, I just knew that I wasn't really hungry. So I asked myself, why am I going through the motions of making dinner to eat, when I wasn't hungry? That's when I decided to open the door, and there was the package! So I decided, if I want, I can settle with having a protein smoothie, rather than a big dinner. And that's just what I did! Yep, all gone in 3 seconds! Then I had to get a spoon to get some chia seeds that were on the bottom of the cup! Full and satisfied! So glad that I opted for a smoothie. Remember, listen to your body, if your not hungry, don't eat. Don't fall victim of a cycle. I was brought up to have a hearty dinner: rice, meat, soup, sides, etc. It doesn't have to be that way! You don't need to finish everything that you eat. Listen to your body, and quiet your mind...

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