Happy New Year: Healthy Fish Sticks

I hope everyone had a happy and safe New Year. We had a completely wild and scandalous New Year's Eve. OK, not really we just sat at home with cocktails and a movies. But we could have if we wanted to.  I did whip up some Jell-O shots that turned out pretty good. I will have to post a recipe soon.

Have you made any resolutions this year? I tend to make my resolutions on birthday. Last year I resolved to quit smoking and I am proud to say that on December 19, 2011 I was officially one year smoke free. This year I resolved to continue to be the best wife and stepmom I can be, to lose about 15 pounds and to do what makes me happy no matter what anyone else thinks.

For my blog I resolve to write at least three recipes a week and to post updates in Facebook daily.  Tell me what you would like to see more of?

Since it is New Years and I know so many people have vowed to adopt healthy diet I will restrain from posting my coconut cake recipe. I will give you a few weeks to earn a treat.  This is a healthy version of the kid's favorite, Fish Sticks.  You can use any type of white fish in this recipe, I happened to have Swai in my freezer.




Ingredients
1 lb White Fish
1 cup Fiber One Cereal
2 Egg Whites

Seasonings to Taste
Garlic Powder
Old Bay Seasoning
Red Pepper Flakes
Salt
Pepper







Directions


Preheat oven to 400 F

Add Fiber One Cereal and seasonings to the blender. Blend until well mixed and crushed.




Cut fish into strips.





Dip the fish into the egg whites. (Ignore the bit of yolk that slipped through.)



Coat with "bread crumbs".





Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.





Nutritional Info
Serving size 4 oz

Calories: 126 Carbs: 14 Fat: 2 Protein: 19

Wednesday Window Shopping: Self.com Salmon Florentine

Do you know what the worst thing about getting older is? Well, besides the random gray hairs I keep finding. The slowing down of my metabolism.  I miss the days when I could eat anything I wanted and not gain an ounce without having to exercise.  Now that I am over 30 I have to watch what I eat and I have to exercise on a regular basis.  I am pretty sure it is all my husband's fault. I have put on about 30 pounds since we have been together, 15 of those pounds have been put on since we got married. I am sure it has nothing to do with my fondness for my couch and chocolate.

In the interest of my wallet, because I can not afford to buy anymore clothes, I do solemnly swear to eat a little bit healthier and to exercise more. 

I found this recipe for Salmon Florentine on Self Magazine's website.  It is very delicious, it's only 334 calories per serving and it is very satisfying.  The only complaint Michael had was that he didn't like the sun-dried tomatoes, so next time I will leave them out.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 packages (10 oz each) frozen spinach, thawed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup minced shallots
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 5 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
• 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta
• 4 skinless salmon fillets (6 oz each), rinsed and patted dry

Cook shallots and garlic over medium heat.

Add sun-dried tomatoes.


Add the spinach.


After it has cooled down add the ricotta cheese.






Top salmon with spinach mixture


I served over rice pilaf.