Baked Talapia

 2 Talapia filets

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon parsley or dill

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Pinch of paprika

Bake at 400 for 12-15 minutes

I served over a bed of rice

Fajita Seasoning

 1/2 tablespoon chili powder

1/2 tablespoon cummin 

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon oregano

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper 

Black Bean Burgers heart healthy

 2 cups black beans (i used dried black beans that I soaked over night and cooked until tender.  I added no salt 

1/2 onion finely diced

1/2 red bell peppers finely diced

2 Cloves diced garlic

1 tablespoon smoked Paprika 

1 teaspoon cummin

Salt and pepper to taste I used Mrs Dash

Mash black beans with potatoes masher.  Add other ingredients and for 4 patties.   Cook in olive oil in a low to medium low skillet.  3-4 minutes on each side.  Be careful when you turn them over so they dont cone apart.  I served on Dave's white done right bun with a slice of fresh tomato

BBQ Sauce heart healthy

 6 oz can tomato paste 

1 cup water

1/4 cup brown sugar 

3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoon worchestershire 

1 tablespoon mustard

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon black pepper 

Pinch of cayenne optional

Simmer 10 minutes on low

Taco seasoning

1/2 cup chili powder

1/4 cup cumin

1/4 cup garlic powder

1/4 cup onion powder

3 tablespoon salt 

Mix and use 2 tablespoon per pound meat

Peach Vinegarette

1 peach peeled and diced 

3 tablespoons peach vinegar 

1 tablespoon honey 

1 teaspoon grain mustard

1/2 teaspoon sea salt 

Pinch of pepper. 

Combine in a blender 

Chicken burgers

 Larry just recently started having issues with his heart so you will start seeing more heart friendly recipes. 

1 pound ground chicken

1/2 cup bread crumbs

1 tablespoon greek yogurt 

Small yellow onion finely diced

1 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 

1/4 teaspoon of cayenne

Sea salt and pepper as allowed

Mix well. Form into patties and lay on baking sheet. I cooked in 400 degree oven for 20 minutes.