letter for those in my life

Today I caught a smell, which reduced me to tears. It was a quick, fleeting smell of a baby washed… smelling clean of baby shampoo. It is a smell that I cannot bear right now. A smell that reminds me of what I don’t have, and of what I have lost.
Jason and I have lost [...]

southwestern fried rice

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn, thawed
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 teaspoons canola or vegetable oil
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup salsa
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

In a large nonstick skillet, saute the chicken, [...]

home fried-potatoes

4 red potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

 

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool cut into 1/2 [...]

turkey pesto panini

1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 teaspoons prepared pesto
2 slices sourdough bread
1 tablespoon chopped, toasted pine nuts
1 slice provolone cheese
2 slices Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, (from 10-oz package)
8 small spinach leaves
No-Stick Cooking Spray

Preheat covered countertop grill, if using.
Stir together mayonnaise and pesto in small dish. Spread mayonnaise mixture on both slices of bread, mayonnaise side down.
Sprinkle one slice [...]