Low Carb

It's amazing how creative I become when doing a low-carb diet. Instead of settling for a hamburger patty topped with cheese, a masterpiece was created. Well, maybe not a 'masterpiece' but something yummy. Keep in mind that the fridge and pantry are always empty as well.

Dish name: "Thank God I'm Not Watching My Calories"

Ingredients: Scrambled hamburger meat, veg-all (however much you like), slices of onion, chili powder, salt, pepper, sour cream, topped with cheese!


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My sickness symptoms has now moved in my respirtory system. It's not real bad - but I can tell it's there. Nothing Mucinex isn't helping with. So, going to the track tonight was out of the question. Plus it's entirely too hot outside. Instead, I am going to clean house, begin packing for this weekend, research student loans, and go to bed early. Hey, at least I'm still being productive.

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Update on the Bigest Loser Contest: Wednesday will be the official weight in - but so far I've only lost 1lb. Puft. That stinks!

ROTH: Sausage Pasta

It's about flippin' time! Nothing fancy here. This is what I had to whip up the other night. We had no "real" food and I actually had a negative bank amount. It was actually delicious!

"Break the Bank Gas Prices"

Sausage Pasta

What You'll Need

Sausage

Macaronni pasta noodles

Spaghetti Sauce

Swiss Cheese

Parmesean Cheese

Italian Seasoning, garlic powder, salt

Caserole Dish

Directions

Scramble Sausage while cooking pasta noodles. Drain both. Mix spaghetti sauce into noodles & add seasonings to taste.

Scoop noodle mixture into bottom of dish. Add layer of cheese. Scoop sausage next. repeat until dish is full. Top with cheese!

Put in oven on 350 and heat thouroughly and until cheese melts on top!

Enjoy!!!

Stay-at-Home Date: Holder & Amanda Style

Last night we decided to stay in and cook Italian. H & I love to cook together. It never fails that a few dances will break out in the middle of the kitchen too! It was a ton of fun - not to mention a dinner a restaurant couldn't even dream about creating & leftovers to die for!!!

Now for the Recipe of the week!!!

Lover's Artichoke Heart Pasta

What you will need:

• 1 bag pasta noodles
• 2 cans artichoke hearts
• 1 can of romano olives
• 2 cans alfredo sauce
• sundried tomatoes
• 2 tbsp miced garlic
• 2 tbsp pesto

Directions:

on med-hi heat dump atrichoke hearts, olives, sundried tomatoes, pesto, garlic & alfredo sauce. cook until tender. while heating - cook noodles as directed on package. drain, add, & stir to pot!

Appetisers:

pinch off each bite of Italian loaf of bread and dip into sauce. Sauce: olive oil and pesto - mix.

Sides:

Spring Mix lettuce, red onions, olives, salad toppings, and crutons. Add Raspberry Vinegarette dressing!

Yummy!

ROTH: Grilled Apples

i am thinking about posting a receipe of the week (ROTH). i think it will be fun to find and try some new things. today's menu:

Grilled Apples

What You Need

-4 tart apples (granny smith or macintosh)

-1/4 heaping cup chopped walnuts or pecans

-1/4 light brown sugar - packed

-2 heaping tbsp raisins

-1 tbsp cinnamon

-1/4 tsp ground allspice

-2 tbsp butter

-2 tbsp apple brandy or rum (optional)

-vanilla ice cream or sweetend whip cream (optional)

Directions

-Core apples and place on buttered 9in square aluminum foil

-mix walnuts/peacns, brown sugar, raisins, cinnamon & allspice; divide mixture equally among apples - placing into their hallowed centers. top each with a half tbsp of butter. fold edges up the edges of the foil around the apples to make a tight package

-Prepare a medium fire on grill

-Grill 20-35 minutes until tender when pierced with fork

-Remove from foil and pour toppers on top (optional)

this could be done as well in the oven!

Click here for the healthy version!