This Sunday we had our homegroup at the Paul's house. Usually the men do the grilling, but since it was Father's Day, we decided to treat them and take care of the cooking. Mrs. Fox cooked up her yummy Italian Sauce with Meatballs and Pasta, and the rest of us took salads, bread, and desserts.
Here's the ladies making the last minute preparations...
It was a wonderful, relaxing time...
Happy Father's Day!!!
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Sunday, June 15, 2008
HomeGroup - Father's Day
Mi Familia
Day at the groomers!!!
Friday, June 13, 2008
Summer Job
As most of you know, Marco got a job this summer!! Whoo Hoo!! Today is the end of his first two weeks, and PAYDAY!! He's learning to juggle both football practice and work, and has survived so far!
Very exciting, as you can imagine...for both of us...
...hmmm, let's see if I get a dinner invite!!! :0)
Sunday, June 8, 2008
What's been cookin'?
Lately I've been on a bit of a cookin' adventure, and trying new recipes. Now, don't get me wrong, I like to try new recipes, it's just that all I can handle is one here and there. This week, I tried three...yes my friends...three...tres...that is what I said. I subscribed to the Cooking Light magazine, and mmmmmmmm....hmmmm...let me tell you...they have some yummy recipes on there...and they're "light" or at least that's what I hope, because in all honesty that is why I subscribed...to cook "light". :0)
Thursday, was the beginning of the adventure with a Grilled Vegetable Salad. Now take a look and don't tell me that doesn't look delicious?
2 Tbsp sherry vinegar
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 1/2 tsp honey
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Salad:
8 ounces asparagus, trimmed
2 (4 inch) portobello mushroom caps (about 6 ounces)
1 med zucchini, but lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 yellow squash, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 red bell pepper, halved and seeded
Cooking spray
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
6 tbsp crumbled queso fresco
- Prepare grill to medium-high heat
- To prepare vinaigrette, combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; set aside
- To prepare salad, coat all veggies with cooking spray, place them on grill rack; grill 4 minutes on each side or until slightly blackened. Remove veggies from grill, cool slightly. Cut veggies into 1-inch pieces.
- Add veggies, basil, chives, and parsley to vinaigrette; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.
Friday, my friend Erin and little werito were over for dinner. I made Grilled Chicken Thighs with Roasted Tomatoes! Delicious!!!
Chicken:1 tbsp grated lemon rind
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 lbs)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Cooking Spray
Tomatoes
2 cps grape tomatoes
2 tsp olive oil
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp grated lemon rind
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1tbsp capers
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Prepare grill.
- To prepare chicken, combine first 4 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add chicken to bag; seal. Marinate in refrigerator 15 min., turning the bag occasionally.
- Remove chicken from bag; discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 min on each side or until done.
- Preheat oven to 425
- To prepare tomatoes, combine tomatoes and 2 tsp oil in an 8-inch square baking dish; toss gently. Bake at 425 for 18 min or until tomatoes are tender. Combine tomato mixture,parsley, and remaining ingredients, stirring gently. Serve with chicken.
Yield: 4 servings (2 thighs and 1/4 cup tomatoes)
This was yummy! After dinner we went and watched Kung Fu Panda...totally funny...I highly recommend it!!!
Sunday after church we had a salad with grilled chicken. Marco was not to enthused about the idea initially, but he soon warmed up to it.
Salad includes:
Spring mix
grape tomatoes
cucumbers
red onions
grilled chicken breast
Dressing (from cooking light magazine)
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp extravirgin olive oil
1 tsp finely chopped chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground cumin
I'll tell you this is one of the best dressings I've tasted. Of course, Marco opted not to have any and instead poured about 1/2 the bottle of ranch on his salad!! :0)