Savory Start to the Morning

It’s another morning at home and my sister in law is fast asleep. To surprise her with a nice breakfast, I decided to be a little creative and made a savory french toast for us.Taking the Rosemary Garlic & Sundried Tomato bread I made yesterday, I dipped it in scrambled egg and pan fried it [...]

Savory Start to the Morning

It’s another morning at home and my sister in law is fast asleep. To surprise her with a nice breakfast, I decided to be a little creative and made a savory french toast for us.Taking the Rosemary Garlic & Sundried Tomato bread I made yesterday, I dipped it in scrambled egg and pan fried it [...]

All in the Family

My brother & sister in law came over today for another “sibling night” which is always nice. I subjected them to our diet focused on more vegetables and fruit for dinner. Fortunately they enjoyed it, despite the strong carnivore nature they have inside.Tonight’s dinner was pretty light – I didn’t want to put in too [...]

Balsamic Vinaigrette Tossed Salad

Balsamic Vinaigrette Tossed Salad
romaine lettuce, chopped

roma tomatoes, dicedsliced black olivesfontina cheese, cubed
Dressing:2-3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1/2 tablespoon dried italian seasoning
In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients, except dressing ingredients.In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients and pour over salad.Toss to coat.

Pesto Potatoes w/Button Mushooms

Pesto Potatoes w/Button Mushooms
2 large potatoes, cubed

1 tablespoon pesto sauce (prepared or homemade)seasoning: salt, pepper, italian seasoning1 small carton button mushroom, halved1 small roma tomato, diced
Toss potato cubes in pesto sauce and seasonings (to taste).Place in lightly greased baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes.Add mushrooms and toss with potatoes.Continue to bake for another 10 [...]

Italian Roast Chicken

Italian Roast Chicken

Cut up chicken quarters

seasonings: salt, pepper, italian seasoningolive oil
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Seasoning chicken with spices.Drizzle olive oil over chicken.Bake in preheated oven for 30-45 minutes until fully cooked.

Balsamic Vinaigrette Tossed Salad

Balsamic Vinaigrette Tossed Salad
romaine lettuce, chopped

roma tomatoes, dicedsliced black olivesfontina cheese, cubed
Dressing:2-3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1/2 tablespoon dried italian seasoning
In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients, except dressing ingredients.In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients and pour over salad.Toss to coat.

Pesto Potatoes w/Button Mushooms

Pesto Potatoes w/Button Mushooms
2 large potatoes, cubed

1 tablespoon pesto sauce (prepared or homemade)seasoning: salt, pepper, italian seasoning1 small carton button mushroom, halved1 small roma tomato, diced
Toss potato cubes in pesto sauce and seasonings (to taste).Place in lightly greased baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes.Add mushrooms and toss with potatoes.Continue to bake for another 10 [...]

Italian Roast Chicken

Italian Roast Chicken

Cut up chicken quarters

seasonings: salt, pepper, italian seasoningolive oil
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Seasoning chicken with spices.Drizzle olive oil over chicken.Bake in preheated oven for 30-45 minutes until fully cooked.

All in the Family

My brother & sister in law came over today for another “sibling night” which is always nice. I subjected them to our diet focused on more vegetables and fruit for dinner. Fortunately they enjoyed it, despite the strong carnivore nature they have inside.Tonight’s dinner was pretty light – I didn’t want to put in too [...]