Bagel Breakfast and Butternut Squash Soup

Monday, November 10, 2008

Kris and I woke up this morning and realized that we had both taken this day off of work a few weeks ago as a planned "Kris and Alyssa Mental Health Day." Occasionally we do this, and use the day to run errands, watch movies, cook meals and just hang out together. :-)

For breakfast I wanted something simple and cheesy, so I melted slices of mozzarella onto a whole wheat bagel in the toaster oven. This combo is great for any meal!

Then we hung out and watched some movies on Starz: Bad Boys and 30 Days of Night.

Lunch was comforting and healthy. I heated up some organic creamy butternut squash soup, and added some brown rice and onions. On the side I had steamed veggies (broccoli, snap peas, asparagus, red peppers and onions) with parmesan cheese on top. I also had half a piece of toast.

Now I'm going to do some homework while Kris grades tests, and then we'll go run some errands.

Hope everyone is enjoying their Monday!

Florentine Salmon Pinwheels

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

I had a very nice, relaxing day off today. I probably should have gotten in a workout... but oh well. Tomorrow's another day.

Around 4pm I had a snack. It was a little 'dessertish' but at least I got some fruit in me today! I had a small bowl of Wild Blueberries & Sweet Cream Frozen Yogurt topped with berries that I thawed out in the microwave. It hit the spot.


I have a TON of fresh vegetables in the fridge right now, so I knew I wanted to incorporate some into dinner. But for my main entree, I decided to make Florentine Salmon Pinwheels. They are basically salmon fillets stuffed with lowfat ricotta cheese, spinach and tomatoes. I baked them at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.



On the side, I had steamed garlic broccoli, cauliflower and mushrooms. And for some reason I was in the mood for bread & butter. I had a slice of 12-grain bread spread with some Brummel & Brown.

I am stuffed right now! Kris and I are watching The Real Housewives of Atlanta. These women crack me up! :-)

Chicken Sausage & Veggies with Rice Noodles

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Dinner was delicious & filling- the best kind!


I started by cooking up some rice noodles (about 3 oz.), and then microwaved some Green Giant "Steam in the Bag" potatoes, green beans & peppers. I cup up two chicken sausages (stuffed with gouda cheese & apples) that I'd bought from Wal-Mart last week. I sauted them in a pan with garlic & onions. Then I added the veggies & rice noodles, along with (finally!) the last of my canned diced tomatoes. The "sauce" was a mixture of Sundried Tomato Pesto & Honey Dijon Mustard. I grated some parmesan cheese on top and garnished with some fresh parsley.

YUM YUM! I am exhausted though, and yoga is less than 12 hours away. OH, by the way... my run today was FANTASTIC. I keep getting further and further everyday without feeling tired at all. I love it.

Goodnight everyone!