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Lemon-Garlic Shrimp & Vegetable and not-so Roasted Garlic Dressing
March 3, 2010
Lemon-Garlic Shrimp & Vegetable and not-so Roasted Garlic Dressing
We liked it so much that we did it again; Lemon-Garlic Shrimp & Vegetables from Day 7. I doubled the recipe which gives us 8 portions in a 3 quart casserole dish. Along with the Lemon-Garlic Shrimp & Vegetables we had some Arugula with grape...
Skillet Gnocchi with Chard & White Beans
March 1, 2010
Skillet Gnocchi with Chard & White Beans
Tonight's dinner is Skillet Gnocchi with Chard & White Beans. Gnocchi is one of my favorite Italian foods to eat. If you've never had gnocchi, you're missing out. This was my first time having wheat gnocchi and it was great. I wasn't sure this...
Seared Steak with Caramelized Onions & Gorgonzola
February 28, 2010
Seared Steak with Caramelized Onions & Gorgonzola
For dinner tonight we had Seared Steak with Caramelized Onions & Gorgonzola. We used Center Cut Top Sirloin from Whole Foods. Each piece was 8oz. (for only $4.99!) so we split 2 pieces in half to make the 4 servings. It was tender, juicy and...
Chicken Piccata with Pasta & Mushrooms
February 25, 2010
Chicken Piccata with Pasta & Mushrooms
We had my parents over for Chicken Piccata with Pasta & Mushrooms. Mom isn't a mushroom fan so I set them aside until serving. I also did not add any salt whatsoever. Between the capers & the low sodium chicken broth, it had enough salt that...
16 Mini Meatloaves
February 23, 2010
16 Mini Meatloaves
I made 16 Mini Meatloaves so that I could freeze a bunch of them for future use. This is one of my favorite recipes to make. It's pretty easy, not a lot of mess, and tastes great too. This time, I added 2 large cloves of garlic (minced) to give it...
Rigatoni & Spicy Sausage Casserole
February 22, 2010
Rigatoni & Spicy Sausage Casserole
I made Rigatoni & Spicy Sausage Casserole, but didn't eat it for dinner. Instead we packed it up for future dinners and lunches. (We had leftovers that weren't done yet so rather than skip a cooking day I figured I'd stock the freezer.) Get the...
Roasted Asparagus with Garlic-Lemon Sauce
February 19, 2010
Roasted Asparagus with Garlic-Lemon Sauce
Day 11's side was Roasted Asparagus with Garlic-Lemon Sauce, despite the main dish's recommendation. It still fit within the calorie count, so we went for it. We think we may have added more water by mistake, since the sauce was thinner than...
Seared Chicken with Apricot Sauce
February 19, 2010
Seared Chicken with Apricot Sauce
Day 11's dinner was Seared Chicken with Apricot Sauce. We used fresh Tarragon which has a sort of licorice flavor to it. Dan loved it, as did everyone else. I can have it once every few months maybe, but it was really rich for me. Get the Recipe...
Pasta with Clam Sauce
February 18, 2010
Pasta with Clam Sauce
Day 10's dinner was Pasta with Clam Sauce. The picture isn't anything terribly pretty (which is probably why their recipe does not come with a photo), but I assure you this tastes as good as what I've had in restaurants. I confess; I added a couple...
Cheesy Broccoli Potato Mash
February 17, 2010
Cheesy Broccoli Potato Mash
Day 9's side dish was Cheesy Broccoli Potato Mash. Definitely yummy, but it seemed to lack something. I added a 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder and that made it perfect. Behind the "mash" is the leftover Mini Meatloaf from Day 8. Get the...