I've been trying to adjust to the inland northwest for the past two years now. My husband and I made this move to make changes, and actually make progress in our goals. We were stuck in a town that we loved, with people that we loved and absolutely no prospects career or goal wise, so we had to make a difficult decision stay or leave. Moving back to the city we attended high school in was a hit in the ole memory lane, not all of them good. But in reflecting over the past 18 months or so, as I sit on a lounge chair in the new spring warmth and I look at just how close we are to purchasing our first home and how I'm finally back in school working towards something, I can't help but think we made the right choice. Alright, enough, let's move on to the food.
Ingredients (makes 4 burgers):
1 lb ground turkey
4 tbsp freshly minced basil
1/2 crumbled feta
2 tsp worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper to taste
4 burger buns
olive oil
If there's one thing that always feels like home that's a Howard Keel movie, here's a number from Kiss Me Kate, a wonderful movie with the fantastic Ann Miller. Thanks Cole Porter for a wondrous movie like this one:
Directions:
In a bowl mix together turkey, basil, worcestershire sauce, and feta. Form four patties with the mixture.
In a large skillet fry the patties in olive oil, about 5 minutes per side.
Serve on a bun with spinach and whatever condiments you prefer!
I've started making a few changes in my life. The type of changes where you actually want them to stick, you don't just keep at it for a month and then lose interest and eventually stop doing them. First, I started up yoga again. I say again but I only did it for a few months a couple years ago and I never stuck with it because I kept telling myself I couldn't do it. Not this time. Second, I actually sought out professional care with my anxiety because I refuse to allow it to ruin things I could potentially really enjoy. Third, I have been going outside more. Now, this doesn't mean I am going outside to be busy, I just have been sitting outside more. I realized that being the social media and pop culture hound that I am that I hardly go outside just to sit and enjoy this world we have. I think these are positive changes, and I don't think that I am asking too much of myself, which is how I think I fail when I set goals, I set too many too high, so this time I just want to work on myself and try to make incremental changes!
Ingredients for Cod:
Two cod fillets
1/4 cup soy sauce
2-3 tbsp honey
1tbsp coconut oil
Ingredients for Noodles:
12 oz spaghetti noodles cooked
4 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
2 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1/2 tsp chili paste (hot)
2 tbsp brown sugar
3-4 cloves garlic (minced)
1/4 cup soy sauce
green onions chopped (for garnish)
Lately I've been feeling a tad on the hippy dippy side, I think it may be that flowers are blooming and we've had out of the norm warm weather this week or maybe that I will always have a little hippy deep down in me. From a band that I can't say I've ever really listened a lot of, but I always liked this ditty:
Directions for Cod:
Mix together honey and soy sauce then place cod and mixture in a ziplock bag to let marinate for 1-2 hours.
Next bring skillet to medium high heat and place coconut oil in it.
Place your marinated fillets in skillet and cover it, cooking for 4-5 minutes on each side.
Remove from heat and set aside.
Directions for Noodles:
In a large bowl mix together your cooked spaghetti noodles and all the other ingredients except the green onion.
Ok so it's been too long since my last post, but you try to juggle all the crap I've been doing...Ok so lot's of people are juggling just as much as I do, but none the less. FEEL MY PAIN (or just listen to me whine for a bit). Never mind. I know that doesn't sound appealing to you, the hungry person who isn't even reading this and just skimming down to the recipe because that's what you came here for and you're a busy human who can't be bothered by the ramblings of someone who just tried to write about the role of media in our society today for her class tomorrow. Welcome, bake, and eat, my little skimmer and I hope you enjoy it!
Ingredients:
1 lb shaved brussel sprouts, ends removed
8 oz thinly cut prosciutto
3 tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper to take
1/2 yellow onion diced
1 cup crumbled Romano cheese
I'm not sure what mood I am in, so I'll place an every popular and beautiful singer here so we can all just appreciate something together. You know because that's why they it POP music... Popular, get it?
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a large bowl toss your brussel sprouts with oil, salt and pepper.
Place on a greased cookie sheet with diced onion, and bake for 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked through.
Next top your sprouts with the prosciutto and cheese, put back in oven for 10 minutes, to warm every thing up.
