Monday, January 31, 2011

in 6 minutes @ 500º...

Roasted Shrimp Cocktail
Marinated in Pesto

instead of those horrible frozen rings
you get from the supermarket




Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Week Day Meal...

Chicken & Mushroom Quesadilla

w/ Black Bean Brown Rice

Regular White Flour Tortillas

are replaced w/ Whole Wheat.


Monday, January 24, 2011

a healthier alternative...

Chicken FriedRoasted Rice

this is where the roasted veggies come in again

along with brown rice,

chicken breast and a scrambled egg

no soy sauce...

just a little olive oil

and a pinch of sea salt










Friday, January 21, 2011

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Chilly Day Chili...

Chili Con Carne
the ingredient that makes
this dish special is cinnamon.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

I can't say enough about...

Roasted Veggies
they're good hot...
they're good cold...
they're good as a side...
they're good as the main event...
they're just good!!!


Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Just cuz i needed a steak...

Steak au Poivre
w/ Mushroom & Spinach Medley
no cream here just a good pat of
unsalted butter added to the pan drippings

olive oil, salt, pepper











Monday, January 17, 2011

'Sagna Cena per due...

Sweet Italian Sausage Lasagna
a can of crushed tomatoes
a jar of ready made alfredo (gasp!)
and a couple lasagna noodles
make a pretty little meal for two.




Saturday, January 15, 2011

while we're on comfort foods...

Swedish Meatballs w/ Dutch Noodles
an easy cheater recipe that involves sour cream & bottled au jus
as opposed to the traditional sauce.

Thursday, January 13, 2011

better than anything...

there is nothing better than
Oven Baked Bacon.
400 degrees + 20 minutes = heaven