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3 Tips For Healthy “Dieting”

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Dieting is hard work! That’s why at Passanante’s Home Food Service we encourage our friends and family to give eating right a chance before they start looking into rigid diet programs that can be as pricey as they are difficult. Take a look as these three helpful tips for healthy “dieting” and give us call at 1-800-772-7786 to find out how eating hormone-free meats and organic produce can help you achieve your weight loss goals!

1. Don’t Crash Diet

  • All diets work by reducing your calorie intake so your body is forced to burn stored fat. Crash diets, however, take this to an extreme level and can deprive your body of essential nutrients. Your body needs at least 1,200 calories a day to run properly so don’t give in to those 500 calorie a day crash diets. Set reasonable expectations for yourself. Remember, if your “diet” is miserable or too difficult you probably won’t stick with it long. Look for a long-term option like portion control, eating fewer preservatives, opting for organic produce and always allow yourself to eat!

2. Don’t Cut Out All Of Your Favorite Foods

  • We’ve all done it. Sworn off chips and cookies and cokes and you name it.  If you’re trying to eat healthier and even lose weight it’s important to remember to keep it in perspective. Everything is okay in moderation – yes, even a REAL Coke – you don’t have to always choose diet. In fact, many experts agree that allowing yourself a real treat will satisfy your craving while allowing a semi-treat (ie. Diet Coke, not real Coke) will actually only boost that craving as it is not being fully satisfied. If you have a powerful sweet tooth you might allow yourself a piece of dark chocolate which offers great benefits for your heart and brain health all while satisfying your need for a treat.

3. Keep A Food Journal

  • For many of us the problem isn’t a fast food addiction or even a lack of activity, its portion control. Try keeping a food journal so you can monitor what you’re eating on a daily basis and more importantly how much you’re eating. A recent study conducted by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center revealed keeping a food journal is one of the most effective methods for women seeking weight loss.

Featured Recipe: Grilled Skirt Steak with Herb Salsa Verde

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Another simple and delicious recipe from the Passanante’s Home Food Service kitchen to yours!

Grilled Skirt Steak with Herb Salsa Verde

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups chopped tarragon and mint
  • 1 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 skirt steak (about 1 ½ pounds) cut into two or three 10” pieces
  • Lemon wedges

Method:

  1. Mix ¼ cup oil, garlic, and lemon zest in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Let marinate for 20 minutes.
  2. Add all herbs to oil mixture; stir until well coated. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in remaining ¼ cup oil.
  4. Season herb salsa verde to taste with salt and pepper.
  5. Season skirt steak generously with salt and pepper and grill over high heat until charred, 2 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steak to a serving platter and let rest for 5 minutes.
  6. Slice steak against the grain and spoon half of the herb salsa verde over.  Serve with lemon wedges and remaining salsa verde.

CrockPot Baja Pork Tacos

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This crock-pot pork taco recipe courtesy of the fabulous “Pearls, Handcuffs, & Happy Hour” blog has quickly become one of my favorite meals to prepare — it’s simple, easy, and unbelievably delicious so we know your family and friends will love it too! The best part? You can order all of the ingredients including delicious pork tenderloin from your friends at Passanante’s Home Food Service and have them delivered directly to your home!

Photo Courtesy "Pearls, Handcuffs & Happy Hour"


Ingredients:

  • 1 {3lb} Boneless Pork Tenderloin
  • 5 {4oz} Cans Chopped Green Chilies
  • 2 tbsp. Taco Seasoning (Reduced Sodium)
  • 1 tbsp. Ground Cumin
  • Corn Tortillas

Optional Toppings:

  • Lettuce
  • Cheese
  • Pico de Gallo
  • Avocado
  • Jalapenos
  • Your Favorite Hot Sauce (Try The Chipotle Tabasco!)

Photo Courtesy "Pearls, Handcuffs & Happy Hour"

How To:

  1. Cut the tenderloin in half and place in crock pot.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together chilies, taco seasoning, and cumin.
  3. Pour mixture over pork, cover, and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until pork is tender and easily falls apart.
  4. When it’s about ready, shred pork with a couple of forks while it is still cooking
  5. On a corn tortilla added toppings…cheese, avocado, jalapenos and Pico de Gallo
  6. Place a generous heaping of pork down the middle of your corn tortilla

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Try some of our other Pork Recipes….

Grilled Pork Chops with Apple Compote

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Featured Recipe: Grilled Pork Chops with Apple Compote

Grilled Pork Chops with Apple Compote

For Compote:

1 small sweet onion, finely diced
2 small green apples peeled, cored and diced
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp butter
1/4 tsp each of cinnamon and nutmeg
Juice and zest of 1 lemon

1. In small saucepan, mix all ingredients and set over medium heat.
2. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until apples and onions are softened.
3. Keep warm in a separate dish.

For Chops:

4 Bone-in Pork Loin chops, about 1″ thick
Canola oil
Salt & pepper

1. Preheat grill to medium high
2. Rub each chop with a small amount of oil, then season generously with salt and pepper.
3. Grill chops for 3-4 minutes per side or until a medium degree of doneness (about 145 degrees)
4. Remove from grill and set on plate for 5 minutes to rest.
5. Serve chops with a dollop of apple compote on top and a side of apple.

COMING SOON: FIlet Mignon and Sweet Pepper Skewers

Filet Mignon and Sweet Pepper Skewers

These mouth-watering meat treats feature tender filet mignon threaded onto a bamboo skewer and topped with a gently marinated mushroom cap.
Perfect on the grill!

Passanante’s Tasting Party In Drexel Hill, PA

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This past Saturday we packed up our grills and headed over to Drexel Hill, PA to cook for two awesome customers, Harry and Tina.

We served up nine tasting courses, each recipe selected because of its taste but, more importantly, its simplicity. These are easy to prepare dishes that our customers can fit into their busy lifestyles. After all, with this type of quality meat and organic vegetable products, you don’t need to be a gourmet chef to prepare an incredible meal!

The crowd was very impressed and I’m sure we made a few new customers!

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We would love to come to your home and treat you and your friends to some delicious eats too! Give us a call at 1-800-772-7786 to inquire about Passanante’s Home Food Service Tasting Parties or chat us up on our Facebook Page!