Thursday, December 30, 2010

Thursday Meal Plans

Monday January 3
Baked Chicken Nuggets
Baked Spicy French Fries

Tuesday January 4
Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup

Wednesday January 5
Lasagna Rolls
Roasted Acorn Squash

Thursday January 6
Grilled Tomato and Brie Sandwiches
1 oz Kettle Chips

Friday January 7
Bikini "Pizza"
Baked Basil Fries

Saturday January 8
Sausage-Stuffed Manicotti
Tomato, Basil, and Feta Salad

Sunday January 9
Pizza

Monday, December 27, 2010

Meal Monday

Fish Cakes

Ingredients

1 6-oz can of tuna in water
1/4 cup of egg substitute
3 pieces of white bread, torn into pieces
1 tbsp Brummel&Brown yogurt spread

Directions

1. Combine the tuna, egg substitute, and bread together until well combined.

2. Make two patties out of the tuba mixture.

3. Melt the yogurt spread in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties in the skillets on both sides, until brown and crispy.


Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Wednesday Window Shopping

Christmas is so soon! I am excited to see what people have got me and equally excited to give people their presents!

I'm clearly having a shoe fetish as of late.

KITCHEN/HOUSE

Round French Oven, 5 1/2 Qt. - by Le Creust


Sophie Jewelery Box from Pottery Barn


Chalkboard Vinyl Tags by LeenTheGraphicsQueen

CLOTHES

Of Poets and Kings Cream Dress from Lulu's

SHOES

Goldsmith by Aldo


Colyar by Aldo


Vaill by Aldo


Cagliari by Apepazza


Sharon by Apepazza


Whittier by OTBT


Laregina by Spring


Rhoads by Spring


Roady by Steve Madden


Axxle by Steve Madden

Monday, December 20, 2010

Meal Monday

I haven't given up though I have disappeared. Finals are OVER and I am going to try to actually blog daily.

Unfortunately I'm not cooking tonight, so this is the dish I made on Saturday.

Rosemary and Lemon Pork Stew
Serves 2.

Ingredients

10 oz boneless pork chops, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 tbsp flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tbsp olive oil
6 oz portabello mushroom, chopped
1/4 onion, sliced
2/3 cup dry white wine
1/4 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp dried rosemary
1 tbsp lemon juice

1. Combine the flour, salt, pepper, and paprika in a shallow dish. Toss the pork cubes in the flour mixture.

2. Over medium heat, heat the olive oil in a pot. Add the pork cubes and brown.

3. Add the portabello and onions and cook for 5 minutes.

4. Add the wine, basil, coriander, and rosemary. Stir to combine. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for an hour.

5. Remove the lid and stir. Cook for about 10 more minutes.

6. Add the lemon juice right before serving.

Source: here

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Wednesday Window Shopping

How can it be that with my last final coming I didn't even have very much time for window shopping? Ah well.

SHOES


Cowgirl Studded Boots from Forever 21


Frida Summer Flats from Forever 21


Karmma by Steve Madden


Simmple by Steve Madden


Saahara by Steve Madden

ACCESSORIES


Octopus Necklace in Silver from Spotted Moth


Peach Peacock Scarf from Spotted Moth


Brosa by Steve Madden


Clothes Seahorse Necklace from ModCloth

CLOTHES


Pumpkin Pie Dress from Spotted Moth


The Golden Ruler Dress from ModCloth

HOME


Corner Ruffle Duvet Cover from Urban Outfitters


Not-So-Lazy Susan Organizer from ModCloth

Monday, December 13, 2010

Meal Monday

Roasted Tomato Bruschetta
Serves 2.

Ingredients

1 14.5-oz can stewed tomatoes, drained
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 medium red onion, chopped
2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp salt (you could probably use less, because I found this kind of salty)
a pinch of pepper
1/4 french baguette

Directions

1. Combine the drained tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, onion, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Put on a baking tray and put in the oven for 1 hour at 325.

2. Remove and set aside. Cut the baguette into slices of your desired thickness. Put in the oven at 325 for 15-20 minutes.

3. Remove and spoon the tomato mixture onto the bread slices.

Scampi
Serves 2.

Ingredients

11 oz shelled and cleaned raw shrimp
3 tbsp water
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp white wine
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Combine water, parsley, lemon juice, wine, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large skillet. Bring to a boil.

2. Add shrimp and cook, stirring constantly until shrimp turns pink (3-5 minutes). Serve shrimp with sauce.


Blueberry Cheesecake
Serves 8.

Ingredients

For the Crust

7 sheets graham crackers, crushed
1 tbsp canola oil
1 tsp sugar

For the Filling

1/2 cup blueberry
1/2 tbsp water
1/2 cup + 1 tsp sugar, divided
2 tbsp + 1/2 tsp cornstarch, divided
4 oz fat free cream cheese
4 oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese
1/2 cup reduced fat sour cream
1 egg white
1/2 egg

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325. In a small bowl combine the graham crackers, canola oil, and sugar. Press into the bottom of cake tin and bake for 10 minutes.

2. Remove from oven and set aside.

3. In a pan over medium heat put blueberries, water, 1/2 tsp cornstarch, and 1 tsp sugar. Stir constantly until it becomes thick.

4. In a mixing bowl combine the cream cheeses, sour cream, and 1/2 cup of sugar. Beat until smooth. Add 2 tbsp of cornstarch and beat for several more minutes. Add the egg white and egg and beat until combined.

5. Pour in the blueberry sauce and fold in with a spatula.

6. Pour the cream cheese mixture into the crust and bake for 55 minutes, until the middle of the cheesecake barely moves.

7. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and run a knife around the sides of the tin. Put it in the refrigerator for about 3 hours, until set.

Friday, December 10, 2010

Fashion Friday

I've felt horrible all day. I actually even went to the urgent care this morning. Honestly, I'm surprised I got dressed, studied, and did chores around the house. I much rather would have been in bed.



Dress: Target
Belt: Braided Skinny Belt from Forever 21
Jacket: Ross (Dress for Less)
Black Flats: Ross (Dress for Less)