In bootcamp on Monday our nutrition discussion on restaurant foods sparked talk of pasta with cream sauce. When I was younger, cream sauce was definitely on the ‘no’ list. But as I’ve learned more about cooking, I’ve found some easy ways to make them a little healthier and easier to incorporate into my diet.
Chicken Tequila [...]
This recipe sort of spotaneously came together after a trip out to the U-Pick farm on Sauvie Island. Kathleen provided the roasted tomatoes and peppers (recipe included below).
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad with Roasted Peppers and Tomatoes
Ingredients
3 cups cooked (6 oz. uncooked) whole grain or brown rice pasta
2 cups shredded roasted chicken, skin removed (We bought [...]
Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs, with Garlic Toast
We had this the other night with a Spicy Caesar Salad and a bottle of Maryhill’s Winemaker’s Red, and it was magnificent.
Frozen Gnocchi - waiting for action (in a pot of boiling water and perhaps some pesto)
This one involves a little pre-prep, but it’s worth it.
Appetizer: Carrot-Ginger Soup
Dinner: Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Garlic and Herbed Goat Cheese, Buttery Polenta and Autumn Vegetables
This works best if you prep the chicken on a Sunday evening and refrigerate/freeze until you’re ready to bake it later in the week.
Make the relish tray ahead of time, so that it will be ready and waiting for you to snack on while you make the pasta.
Appetizer: Antipasti-Style Relish Tray
Dinner: Garden Vegetable Penne with Meatballs
One of the most difficult challenges I face day-to-day is the 45 minutes between getting home from a workout and actually putting something edible on the dinner table. I know I’m not the only one. You’ve had a long day, followed by an hour at the gym or the studio or running stairs, and you [...]