Meal Part 2

Hello everyone! So the job hunt is still on.  I need something soon, I really want to work.  I also want to do something with my life.  I always dreamed that I would be doing something different than what I'm doing now.  The biggest question is is where do I start??? That is the hardest part. Wish me luck!

So if you remember last week I uploaded a recipe and a picture of some soup I made.  Well if you make extra you can turn that soup into a yummy chicken soup. I didn't add noodles, but that would be delish if you did.  What you do is take your left over soup reheat it (I also added some extra fresh veggies and a tad more stock).  In a bowl I mixed a pound of ground chicken breast with, a tbs of grill seasoning, some garlic, parsley, and grated in some onion.  I mixed it all together, made them into small balls and then put them in the oven for about 20 minutes or until cooked. Put them in the soup and top it with some Parmesan cheese and a tad more parsley (basil would be nice too) and eat! I hope you try this and like it!

Back again! A meal for another day!

Hello all! Sorry for the week of not posting, but I am back once again.  As some of you may know I am looking for a job (I work part time). I was laid off from Circuit City almost a year ago when they closed.  I need something soon b/c unemployment is going to run out, and I am not sure if they are going to extend it again or not, plus I want to work full time again.  This sounds crazy, but I do miss it.

So anyways, how about some food talk.  I have a quick and easy meal that you can use for a second meal durning the week.  Here is the first meal and later I will show you the second meal.

This is just a normal veggie soup and this is quick and simple if you don't have much time.   I used two bags of frozen veggies (I prefer fresh, but I want wanted the convenience of something quick and simple) a large box of vegetable stock, a can of butter beans, and I threw in some thyme for good measure (and a little S&P). I let the frozen veggies cook and heat through before I added anything else, once they were cooked threw I added in the rest of the ingredients.   You can throw on some fresh parsley, and throw in some fresh lemon juice just to give it some more life (a little parm cheese never hurt either).  If you wanted you could add some good carbs with this such as, brown rice or whole wheat pasta.  And that is that. Enjoy!

Ravioli with Arugula, Tomatoes and Pancetta and a sweet treat

What's up everyone?! How has your week been so far??  I hope all is well with everyone. Not to much going on in my neck of the woods. I am still looking for another part time job or a full time job which ever comes first. Also I need to learn how to save more money on shopping for groceries! Does anybody have any tips?  I really need to learn some saving tips.  If you have any ideas let me know.  So for tonight's dinner we have a wonderful dish made by Giada De Laurentiis.  My picture isn't the best, but this dish was super simple and very good. It was easy to make and my first time eating arugula.  I would use a little less butter at the end but if you like a simple easy pasta dish try this.  Instead of pancetta you could use bacon or just leave it out. I added roasted cauliflower for a side, its very simple just put the oven on 400 degrees, chop up the cauliflower coat with salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese. Roast for about 20 min or so turning once.

 

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/ravioli-with-arugula-tomatoes-and-pancetta-recipe/index.html

For a sweet treat check these out Junior Mints that are in the shape of hearts! This is an awesome sweet treat for the one you love!  Also check out some of the insides on them! Some have red coloring instead of white! I love Junior Mints and this was a great treat!
 

  

  

Whew what a week! I'm back again! Caramelized Onion Penne

Hey everyone! Sorry that I have been gone for a week, but what a week last week was LOL. I was pretty busy. I went to concert on Tuesday night.  The concert was for a Japanese singer/songwriter named Utada, and she was touring so my best friend, her boyfriend and I went. Utada rocked the house, plus she had a great crowd, CHICAGO! It was great and did I mention it was front row standing! I say standing because it was at the House of Blues and yes we had to stand. I have never stood for so long in my life! My dogs were barking the whole night.  The rest of the week was filled with little sleep, finding ways to make some extra cash and working at my part time gig.  Anyways to food.

Now I love a good pasta dish and this is one of them.  Once again another dish by Rachael Ray, but what can I say?  I love a quick meal.  Most pasta dishes will win my heart over and I hope this one will win yours over.  It is Caramelized Onions mixed with pasta!! I KNOW so good right?!  If you like caramelized onions, which I am obsessed with this week then you must try this dish.  I added peas, because I was out of parsley and wanted the green in there.  Also if you don't have anchovy paste then just skip that.  I would pair this with a salad or make it smaller and pair it with some type of meat such as a pork chop. Enjoy!!!

 

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/caramelized-onion-penne-recipe/index.html