Thursday, September 15, 2011

Day 146 - Perfect Portabella Club

And finally today's recipe, all caught up!  Just made this for lunch...and it was really good.  The last mushroom cap in the package, so sad.  It really made the meatiness for this sandwich...and the bacon and lettuce...yummy. 

I think I might actually be sorta caught up with beginning of the year tasks.  Now I'm moving on to everything else.  Fall parties already coming up, GS meetings starting soon, homework, and more.  Gotta love this fall weather that has finally started...love getting cozy in a sweatshirt.  We got our back porch cleaned off last and I'm looking to enjoying it.

I can't believe I'm coming up on halfway through the book, gotta figure out what recipe will be Day 150.  Eat well! 

Day 145 - Burger-ific Mushroom Melt

Second mushroom cap out of the package went to this recipe....mushroom topped with boca burger topped with swiss cheese.  Completely delicious!  I did cook it in a covered skillet instead of the oven though....worked pretty well.

Day 144 - Ring-My-Bella Mushroom Sandwich

Another sandwich that I got to see come to life on HG's show....it was amazing.  I loved it!  I really like portabella mushrooms, so this was great.  I like the trick of seasoning the mayo with cayenne...like an aioli almost.  I'm getting hungry just thinking about it....must buy mushrooms when on sale though.

Day 143 - In-N-Outrageous Animal-Style Salad

This was a pretty intense prep for a salad, but it was worth the wait.  My husband said it smelled just like a burger..but he wouldn't go near it with the mustard in it.  I did enjoy this huge salad, both tasty and filling for sure.  Looking forward to the next time we are close to an In & Out though.....

Day 142 - Hot Dog Stir-Fry

This dish surprised me...it was better than I thought it was going to be.  Hot dogs, onions and mushrooms, that's about it.  I just love the way onions and mushrooms cook down...yummmmm.  I definitely enjoyed this recipe.

Day 141 - Gravy-Good Beef Casserole

Found some lean ground beef in the deep freezer, so I thought I'd make this oven cooked dish on a day when it wasn't super warm.  The gravy mixed really well with the mushrooms and beef and made this dish pretty yummy.  I sprinkled some parmesan cheese on top which really added some more goodness.

Day 140 - Grinder Lettuce Cups

Another great recipe!  I found Boca burgers cheap, so I stocked up on a few boxes.  Cooked and crumbled and mixed with crushed tomatoes and spices made an awesome filling for lettuce wraps.  I thoroughly enjoyed the flavor of this recipe!

Day 139 - Fluffy-Good Zucchini Nut Muffins

Loved these muffins!  They have an awesome flavor and are filling as well!  I ended up with 12 of them instead of 9, my pan must be smaller.  I have been enjoyed them for breakfast or a snack!  Would love to make them again sometime. :)

Day 138 - Creamy Chicken & Noodles

I'm trying to remember this recipe....that is why I should be writing every day.  I remember the cream of celery soup being really strong....but I enjoyed the recipe with my last bag of shirataki noodles.  Must get to Whole Foods soon.  The meal was definitely creamy and pretty good.

Day 137 - Grilled Fuji-n-Chick 'Wich

Watched HG make this sandwich a while back....it was easy to prepare and pretty good as well.  My husband checked out the picture in the book to make sure it looked like it should...and it did. :)  I like the flavor of the apple against the chicken.  Really great meal!

Day 136 - Corn MegaMuffins

Made these muffins when we got home from our trip for an evening snack...had all the ingredients ready and waiting.  They were a fantastic cornbread like muffin, tasty and warm.  I did spread some Brummel & Brown on them as well.  Would be great as a bread side for any meal.

Day 135 - Banana Split Bread

Another breakfast I made for the trip...it was just okay for me.  I have never been a huge fan of banana bread, so maybe my taste buds are tainted with memories.  But it is definitely unique with the strawberry preserves and chocolate chips....I think my husband liked it.

Day 134 - Chocolate-Chippy Cheese Danish

I did my make-ahead meals for the weekend we were visiting friends and going to a wedding.  Everyone enjoyed this chocolate chip danish, it was really yummy!  Easy to make as well even with the cutting and crossing of the crescent dough, LOVE those dough sheets!  Will definitely make this again sometime.

Day 133 - Sassy 'n Steamy Artichoke

I needed a quick and easy meal before leaving for our weekend trip, this was it.  I can't remember the last time I ate an artichoke the old fashioned way.  I grew up eating these once in awhile.  I really liked the buttery dip too.  Yummy!

Day 132 - Gooey-Good Queso Dip 'n Chips

This queso was surprisingly good, like really good.  I love cheese, but sometimes that fat free stuff just isn't the same...the mixture of different cheeses worked really well with the spices and boca crumbles.  Really good!  My husband enjoyed the leftovers as well...