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CEiMB: Baked Beans w/Ham & Crunchy Apple Salad

December 22, 2010 by DanicasDaily 13 Comments

Thanks for all the compliments on this week’s Wordless Wednesday!  My nephew has to be the cutest kid ever, I just LOVE his personality.  Then again, I am probably a bit biased Smile

Today’s eats were kind of random and 100% unplanned.  I think I learned my lesson on WHY I plan out my day BEFORE I head out of the house.  I had actually packed yogurt with pineapple and granola for breakfast, but, it just didn’t sound good.

I wanted some warm, something breakfast-y and filling.  Just when I was about to give in and have my yogurt, my co-worker showed up with SENORITAS!!!

They are straight from the oven, warm, soft and slightly buttery with caramelized sugar bottoms. (6 points+ estimate on the high side, they are small)

Mexican Bread

Morning Star Breakfast Sausage (2 points+) and pineapple.

sausage

I never had a “real” lunch because we usually leave early before our Winter Shut Down.  Lunch became the bread, cheese and cracker plate I made up that we received from Dairi Concepts while I watched the clock tick away Smile 

* 3 slices sourdough baguette (2 points+)

* 5 Wheat Thins (1 points+)

* 4 slices cheese ~ Asiago, Parmesan, Romano and Fontina (6 points+)

Cheese and Crackers

After work The Husband and I finished up a little shopping before stopping at Trader Joe’s.  They had the COOLEST RAINBOW as we walked out.  We both whipped out our cameras in the pouring rain to snap some pictures. 

I wish you all could see the TWO rainbows next to each other making 2 perfect 1/2 circles.

Rain bowrainbow

Dinner tonight was made to host all my Craving Ellie in My Belly Friends (CEiMB) Cookbook Club Friends.  I picked this recipe awhile back knowing that I wouldn’t have a ton of time Christmas week and I’d want something that would cook FAST.

This week’s recipe is Ellie Krieger’s Baked Beans with Ham.

ham

I debated using Canadian bacon, but, decided on this Ham Steak when I saw it at Trader Joe’s.  I used 12 ounces of it.

trader joe's ham

This recipe is just as easy as my Quick & Easy Slow Cooker Baked Beans, but, it is ready in under 30 minutes.

Start off by browning 1 onion in 2 teaspoons of canola oil.

chopped onion

Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and 12 oz of ham, brown slightly, about 3 minutes.

ham and onions

I used 2 cans of White Kidney Beans because I couldn’t find canned navy beans along with 1/2 a can of Crushed Tomatoes.

crushed tomatoes

Add remaining liquids ~ 1/2 cup water and 1/4 molasses.

tomatoes

2 Tbsp Cider Vinegar, 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard, Black Pepper and Crushed Red Pepper Flakes for a “spicy” kick.

spices

You all didn’t think I could just follow a recipe, did you?! LOL.  I actually tasted the sauce and decided it NEEDED more.  I added 1/4 cup Gayle’s Apple Cider BBQ Sauce, but, wished I had her Chipotle BBQ to add smokiness.

apple cider bbq sauce

While the beans simmered, I whipped up one of the BEST salads I think I’ve had in a long time.

homemade salad dressing

Crunchy Apple Salad

Crunchy Apple Salad

INGREDIENTS

5 Tbsp red wine vinegar

1/4 cup water

1 1/2 Tbsp Agave Nectar

4 tsp canola oil

1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard

1/2 tsp sea salt

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 package coleslaw mix

1 apple, cored and thinly sliced

3 scallions, green and white, chopped (about 1/2 cup)

1/4 cup dry roasted walnuts, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1.  In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar through pepper. 

2.  Add the cabbage, apple, green onions and walnuts.  Toss to combine.

Makes 4, 1 cup servings, 3 points+ each

Chinese Chicken Salad

Nutritional information per 1 cup serving

image

The Baked Beans with Ham Recipe can be found in Ellie’s So Easy Cookbook and online HERE.

1 heaping cup = 11 points+.  Definitely tasty and filling.  The ham chunks totally made me think of BACON.  I bet this would be awesome over some brown rice.

Molasses Baked Beans

Crunchy, nutty, hearty and filling.  This salad reminded me a little of a Chinese Chicken Salad based on the dressing.  I can definitely see repeating this again and again.

Apple Walnut SaladIMG_3639

After dinner, I whipped up my 3rd attempt at Butter Toffee with Almonds ~ this time, I think I got the recipe right!

 Butter toffee with almonds

I LOVE Winter Break at work ~ I do not have to go back to work until next year – woohooo!

Q’s:

1.  What are your favorite type of beans to eat?

I LOVE all beans really, but, I think Chickpeas are my favorite because they are fun to say.  Nope, I NEVER call them Garbanzo beans Smile

Night all!

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Comments

  1. 1

    Marisa @ Loser for Life says

    December 23, 2010 at 6:15 am

    That salad does sound amazing, D!!! Chickpeas are my all time fave bean, too!

    Yay for winter break. Enjoy your time off and Merry Christmas to you and Jay 🙂

    Reply
  2. 2

    Amanda (Eating Up) says

    December 23, 2010 at 7:42 am

    I really like northern beans! Happy winter break!

    Reply
  3. 3

    Marcia says

    December 23, 2010 at 8:23 am

    That toffee candy looks amazing. How many points?

    Reply
  4. 4

    Norma says

    December 23, 2010 at 8:31 am

    first…just love your website…I just found it a few weeks ago…and enjoy all the fun things and great ideas…second…did you really think you could get away with just saying you finally found the perfect butter almond toffee….you know you have to share!
    Thanks…you are great

    Reply
  5. 5

    Bri says

    December 23, 2010 at 9:12 am

    Sorry I didn’t cook along this week! Yours looks like it turned out fantastic though, and I love that salad! I will have to keep it in mind. Happy Holidays!

    Reply
  6. 6

    Carbzilla says

    December 23, 2010 at 9:38 am

    Winter Break? You have the best job ever!

    That salad looks amazing. I can’t wait to try it. I made a soup variation of your ham dish yesterday with red beans, brown rice, and andouille sausage. It’s spicy!!!

    I’ll let you know how my WI goes tomorrow. I seriously ate EVERY point possible this week (and maybe a couple extra).

    Reply
  7. 7

    Joanne says

    December 23, 2010 at 12:05 pm

    Really good pick this week. It was such a perfect meal to take us into the big holiday eating since it wasn’t heavy, it was healthy and satisfying.
    Good job!

    Reply
  8. 8

    Joanne says

    December 23, 2010 at 12:06 pm

    Whoops! My favorite bean is the azuki bean (or is it adzuki???? – maybe it doesn’t matter???) 🙂

    Reply
  9. 9

    Roz says

    December 23, 2010 at 9:20 pm

    That rainbow is AMAZING!!!! Happy winter break!!! (I’m off next week too! Woo Hoo!!)

    Reply
  10. 10

    janetha @ meals and moves says

    December 27, 2010 at 10:29 am

    wow what a cool rainbow. and those crescent roll senorita things look to. die. for.

    Reply
  11. 11

    DanicasDaily says

    December 28, 2010 at 3:12 pm

    Hi Marcia,

    The toffee comes out to 7 points+ for 1 ounce, but, it’s so worth it!

    Danica

    Reply
  12. 12

    DanicasDaily says

    December 28, 2010 at 3:13 pm

    Hi Norma,

    Thanks for the awesome comment and for reading 🙂 I will add the toffee recipe this week – it’s pretty easy, but, not so Weight Watcher Friendly 🙂

    Danica

    Reply
  13. 13

    Liz says

    January 7, 2011 at 9:14 pm

    I’m sorry I didn’t get a chance to cook along with you for this recipe. I actually bought the ingredients but didn’t get a chance to get it made before we went out of town 🙁 But I’m looking forward to trying the beans sometime this week! Hope you had a nice holiday and good start to 2011!! I’m looking forward to catching up with your blog now that things have calmed down a bit here.

    I saw your facebook post about coming to Atlanta for BlogHer later this Spring. Let me know when you get your plans ironed out because I would love to meet up while you’re here if you’re free 🙂

    Reply

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Whether she’s enjoying a dish at a local restaurant or whipping up a crowd-pleasing, nutritious meal at home, Danica has a passion for all things food. She believes in and follows the Weight Watchers principle of “all things in moderation” and chronicles her culinary adventures here. Besides sharing her daily eats and tasty, nutritious recipes, Danica connects others seeking a healthier lifestyle on her site and shares her travel adventures around the world.

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