Tonight's Healthy Dinner

Tilapia with a little sauce & Spaghetti Squash

with garlic, red peppers & some parmesan cheese.

I haven't been cooking dinner that much anymore because for one I didn't know many healthy things to cook. But someone reminded me of spaghetti squash & I haven't had it for a long time. I think I remember not liking it too much, but I think that was because it wasn't flavorful enough. You definitely need flavor or else it is super plain & boring. Both things were easy to make & simple yet delicious. Yum!

Crab Deviled Eggs For Easter

The recipe calls for:

4 oz lump crab meat

6 hard boiled eggs

1/2 stick chopped celery

2 tbs mascarpone cheese

1 tbs mayo

1 tbs sour cream

1 tbs dijon mustard

1 tbs lemon juice

3 tbs chopped fresh chives

salt & pepper

-- Add & mix the crab meat, celery, cheese, mayo, sour cream, mustard, lemon juice & chives together in a medium mixing bowl. Add some salt & pepper to your likely.

-- Cut the hard boiled eggs into halves. Remove the yolk & discard.

-- Spoon the crab mixture into the egg halves & serve.

Never made deviled eggs before so when I was looking at recipes I came across this one with crab & had to make it. I like the traditional deviled eggs so I made some of those too for tomorrow, but these are much tastier! I suggest maybe using only 1 tbs of the cheese if you want it less calories. The good thing about this recipe is the yolk (the "bad" part of the egg) is not added to the mixture so it cuts out some fat.

Namaste

I need to make some sort of peace in my mind with all the thoughts & worries I have. Meditating has always been a struggle for me. I get itchy & anxious & my mind thinks way too much. As Julia Roberts portrayed Elizabeth Gilbert in Eat Pray Love, I know I am not the only one that finds it hard to relax during this time. I want to set a goal to let some peace in. I need to research some tips.

Who wouldn't want to feel as peaceful as this looks?

Apparently I Am Obsessed With Basil

SO DELICIOUS!

The recipe calls for:

olive oil

your favorite bread

tomato

basil

part skim mozzarella cheese

store bought or homemade pesto (optional)

-- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

-- Cut up the bread, tomato & cheese into slices.

-- Place the bread on a non-stick baking pan.

-- Spread a little pesto onto each slice of bread. (optional) Another option, sprinkle some olive oil on the bread.

-- Add the cheese, basil & tomato onto the bread in whatever order you prefer. Sprinkle some olive oil on top of it all.

-- Place the baking pan in the oven until bread is crispy & the cheese is slightly melted.

This is a very easy recipe & can be made for an appetizer, brunch side dish or for lunch. It was my lunch today. :)

MAKE IT! EAT IT! ENJOY IT!

Self Admitted Wine-o

Easter Recipe

Easter is coming up & I want to make something to bring.  I am not sure what to cook. Decisions, decisions. I haven't cooked for awhile actually. I want to get back into it.

Should I make an appetizer, side dish or dessert? I am leaning towards a side dish or dessert.

My Valentine's Day appetizer was a hit & festive with hearts. First time I've made it. It was time consuming so I want to do something a little easier to put together for Easter. I want to make something cold or room temperature. I don't want to be dealing with an oven because hopefully it will be warmer weather by then! If I make a dessert I want it to be cute & festive like for the v-day party. Either that or a salad of some sort maybe.

Fried eggplant with some cheese & fresh basil.

By the way, my $1.99 basil pot I purchased is actually working! Nothing edible yet, but it's growing. Hopefully it keeps growing & I didn't just jinx it. Not a lot of sun for it lately though. Wish me luck!