Ep 11. Counting Calories Southern Style
- TVG
- January 5, 2013
- 21 min
Trisha's Southern Kitchen season 2 episode 11, titled "Counting Calories Southern Style," follows Trisha as she navigates the challenge of finding healthy, yet still delicious, alternatives to some traditional Southern dishes.
Trisha starts the episode by highlighting the importance of eating healthy, but also emphasizes the need to enjoy the food we're eating. She then sets out to create three healthy recipes that still maintain the Southern flavors and comforts we all know and love.
The first dish Trisha tackles is a healthy twist on the classic Southern staple, fried chicken. She opts for a baked version using boneless chicken breasts and a mixture of Panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese for a crispy crust. Trisha also demonstrates how to make a homemade BBQ sauce using tomato paste, vinegar, and spices, which is used to add even more flavor to the chicken.
Next up, Trisha makes a lighter version of a typical Southern side dish, mac and cheese. She replaces the heavy cream and butter typically used in the dish with a combination of reduced-fat milk, olive oil, and Greek yogurt. Trisha also swaps out the regular pasta for a whole-wheat version, making the dish more nutritious overall.
To finish off the meal, Trisha prepares a healthy take on another Southern classic, banana pudding. She uses a mixture of vanilla pudding made with skim milk and whipped cream made with Greek yogurt, as well as fresh bananas and Nilla wafers, to create a light and refreshing dessert that still satisfies any sweet cravings.
Throughout the episode, Trisha shares tips and tricks for cooking healthy Southern dishes without sacrificing flavor. She also touches on the importance of portion control and making conscious decisions about what we eat.
"Counting Calories Southern Style" is a perfect episode for anyone looking to incorporate healthier options into their Southern-inspired meals. Trisha's recipes prove that healthy eating doesn't have to mean giving up the dishes we love, but rather finding ways to make them more nutritious and enjoyable.
