Dinner with Me

 

My husband Scott has been busy with work which means dinner is with me, myself and I.  So I decided to make the usual.  This is a great dinner that is healthy and fast, I make it a lot so to change it up I just add different kinds of seasoning to the meat.

First off, I start the asparagus roasting in the oven at 400.  I spray them with canola oil from Trader Joe's  and season with salt and pepper.  I roast them for about 12-15 mins.

Next is the acorn squash. I slice it in half, scrape out the middle and put it upside down in the microwave for about 7-8 mins. (this time is for 1 half) I know it is not good to micro the veggies but sometimes I just run out of time and don't have that hour to let them roast.  Plus I DO think you get SOME nutrients, I mean really, it is still a veggie right?

On to the chicken, I buy the frozen chicken tenders from Trader's, unthaw them and last night I seasoned them with Emeril's steak rub which is really spicy.  I get my pan hot on the stove, spray with oil spray and put the chicken in the pan.  I cook each side about 5 mins or so.

When the micro goes off I flip the squash and continue to cook another 5 mins.  With about 1-2 mins left I put a little, bitty bit of butter.  I mean just a little people. You don't need a lot and then I add a small amount of brown sugar cuz I love it!

Then...... after all the timers are done and off and 15 mins later dinner is served!

It was so good and de-lish and for dessert I am sure I have room for some dark chocolate.

Bon Appetit!

Mashed Cauliflower

I follow The Today Show on twitter. I have a small obsession with Matt Lauer, Meredith Viera, Al and my real favorite, Natalie Morales (she is an athlete =)).

Anywhoo, on twitter the other day it read something like, "too Scared to eat mashed potatoes because you might gain weight? Try Mashed Cauliflower" and to that statement, I say HOG WASH! No offense to Cauliflower but there is nothing wrong with potatoes, even if they are mashed and mixed with some butter and milk.

There are TONS of delicious foods out there so why deprive yourself? Eat in moderation, exercise and enjoy. Before cutting the calories I say hit the gym! Find inspiration and stay motivated.

This lovely meal is a family favorite! Chicken Curry, warms the insides and has potatoes as an ingredient. Enjoy.

Recipe as Follows:

1lb cubed chicken

3-4 carrots chopped

4-5 medium potatoes cubed

1pkg Golden Curry Sauce mix

Boil chicken, carrots and potatoes with enough water to barely cover until potatoes are tender. Turn heat to low, mix in sauce mix and pour over white rice. Eat up, it is Scrumptious.