Sunday, March 13, 2011

Southwest BBQ Chicken Salad


2 chicken breasts, cut into chunks, fried in olive oil and butter, then covered in BBQ sauce

Romaine lettuce and Spinach

cucumbers

tomatoes

black beans

corn

avacado or guacamole

cheddar cheese, shredded

tri -color tortilla strips

Spicy Ranch Dressing

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Forgot the name Pasta

12 oz. spaghetti
3 TBSP olive oil
1/2 c. walnut halves (roughly chopped)
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 1/2 lbs. small zucchini (3 or 4) cut into thin half moons
3/4 c. raisins
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. grated parmesan cheese

-Cook pasta according to directions, drain and return to pot
-Meanwhile, heat oil in skillet over medium high heat. Add walnut and cook, stirring frequently, until begiining to brown, 3-4 min. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until beginning to brown, about 1 min.
-Add zucchini and raisins to skillet, season w/ salt and pepper and cook, tossing occassionally, until zucchini is just tender (4-5 min)
-Add the zucchini mixture to the pasta and toss to comine.
-Sprinkle with parmesan cheese before serving.


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