28 August, 2013

Caesar Salad Dressing (made with 0% Greek yogurt)

I love Caesar salad but not all of the calories that it packs, so I decided to try to make my own dressing with Greek yogurt.  I will be making more dressings with this idea. 

1 Cup of 0% Greek Yogurt
2 chopped garlic cloves
2 TBLS Worchestershire sauce
3 TBLS Red Wine Vinegar
1TBLS Dijon Mustard
1 tsp dry ground mustard
Salt and Pepper to taste
A small drizzle of olive oil
Lots of grated Parmesan cheese 
Mix in a food processor or by hand
(These are my best guesses on measurements.  I'm horrible at writing things down when I'm in the kitchen) 

It's thick but leaves a nice creamy coating when mixed with the salad in a bowl.  It could probably be thinned a little with milk if you prefer.  

26 August, 2013

Watermelon Heaven

Never, ever, ever think twice about buying produce from the back of the farmer's pickup truck on the side of the road.  I have never had a watermelon as good as this.  Yum!

25 August, 2013

Sunday Night Food Prep

Breakfast this week will be :

Venison, Mushroom and Spinach Egg Muffins...
Fill each cup with -
Ground venison sautéed with onion.  
Sautéed mushrooms and spinach.
Chives and tomatoes
Ladle each cup 3/4 full of eggs whisked and seasoned with S&P, cayenne pepper and ground mustard
Bake 30 mins. @ 350 degrees 
Cool and store in a zip lock bag
Warm up for a quick breakfast on the go 


Lunch this week will be:

Albacore Tuna Pasta Salad
High fiber rotini pasta
Albacore tuna
Cucumber and chives
Greek yogurt
Mix and season with Old Bay and pepper

I will probably serve this on top of fresh spinach or fresh tomato slices or just spring mix lettuce.

Dinner this week will be:

Ground Venison something....
I browned a pound with onion and will use it for quick dinners all week.

Tonight I made Black-N-Blue Venison Pasta
Penne and Ground venison
Tomato and chives
Blackened seasoning 
A splash of milk and handful of blue cheese
Mix and melt and enjoy! 

Now the most important part of my week, food, is all ready for me!






24 August, 2013

Mexican Pasta Salad

A full meal all in one! 

Pasta, black beans, sweet corn, tomatoes, shallots, cilantro, lime juice, blackened seasoning, cumin, salt n peppa! 

If only I would be so organized to make something like this for lunches all week.  Maybe some day I will be!! 

10 August, 2013

Homemade Pho

I made this broth with a rotisserie chicken carcass.  With thinly sliced beef tenderloin, it was still healthy and super satisfying! A great end to a stressful work day. 

This happened...

And I need to replicate...
Carolina Eggs Benedict 

English Muffin
Lump Crab Cake
Poached Egg
Hollandaise 

Irresistible... 

08 August, 2013

Fresh Beef Tenderloin Spring Rolls


Marinated (dark soy sauce, mirin, sweet chili sauce), seared beef tenderloin slices....in rice paper layered with lettuce, cilantro, bean sprouts, cucumber, jalapeño, and beef.
Roll, dip in sweet spring roll sauce! 

Enjoy! 

05 August, 2013

Heirloom Tomatoes

Meijer had all different shapes and shades. They were delicious! Especially delicious served with bacon, lettuce and mayo! 

New Favorite Pizza Topping

Mini pepperoni!  Every pizza needs just a little pepperoni grease.  I found these mini pepperoni.  A couple scattered around a veggie filled pizza is perfect!  You won't feel like you are missing a thing!