I don’t know what it is…maybe too many things on my mind lately or just “mommy brain”, but unless I write things down, I easily forget them. With that said, I completely forgot to take a picture of our dinner last night, sorry! I am going to work on this by making sure to keep my camera handy, so I can take plenty of pictures. As far as last night’s dinner goes, it was delicious and very satisfying, especially after another brutal workout (running 2,400 meters and finding your 1 rep maximum of front squats, which I maxed out at 135 lbs)! Here is the recipe that I created, if you are interested:
Sauteed Kale with Sun dried Tomatoes and Onions: (serves 3)
Ingredients:
– 2 bunches of kale (chopped)
-1 red onion (diced)
– 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
– 1 clove garlic (minced)
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 3 Italian sausages
– 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
– 1 tbs. balsamic vinegar
– pinch of salt and pepper
– 1/4 cup of feta cheese
– 1/2 cup cooked couscous
Directions:
1.) Saute onion with garlic and olive oil in a large pan.
2.) Add sausages and cook until browned.
3.) Add kale, balsamic vinegar, spices and saute for 10 minutes, or until soft and vinegar is absorbed.
4.) Divide cooked couscous among 3 plates, pour kale mixture on top and sprinkle with feta cheese. Enjoy!
My morning latte that my husband so kindly made me!
On to today: Keenan had his swim class this morning, so it was rather rushed to get out the door on time, especially since he slept-in to 8:30 a.m. again! I’m loving that he is sleeping-in; I sure hope it lasts! We had a quick “usual” breakfast with blueberries (Keenan’s favorite fruit) and I took my latte to go (thanks to my loving husband for making it). After class, we ran some errands, delivered a meal to a mom in my MOMs Club who recently had a baby, and then headed home for play time before lunch. Since Keenan got his Play Doh ice cream maker set from Uncle E, Auntie Mimi and his cousin, he hasn’t wanted to play with anything else! All he wants to do is make and pretend to eat ice cream cones! Does your child (or children) have a favorite toy that they always want to play with?
For lunch, I made my “typical:” a turkey sandwich on Orowheat whole wheat sandwich thins with lettuce, tomato and a little bit of jalapeno yogurt dip from Costco (it is scary good!), along with carrots and a peach. I made Keenan his favorite: a peanut butter and honey sandwich with blueberries and a glass of milk. He sure loves his peanut butter! As we were eating our lunch, we sang, “The Wheels on the Bus.” Since we got back from San Diego, he has wanted to sing that song over and over…it’s funny, but also tiring at the same time!
My typical lunch, very satisfying!
- The best spread for sandwiches and a dip for veggies!
Since today is Wednesday, it is gymnastics day at CrossFit Gold so I’m excited to see what today’s WOD includes. I love Wednesdays at the box, since I used to do gymnastics when I was younger.
Since my husband is gone for the night (for a work event), tonight’s menu is all about salad!! Though I don’t like it when he has to travel for work, I love that I get to make HUGE salads for my dinners (my husband thinks I’m crazy!)! If I had it my way, I would eat salad every night. I love that there are so many things that you can do with a salad: add fruit, nuts, meat, veggies, cheese and different vinegars. You can be as creative as you want. I don’t think there is a wrong way to make a salad. When my husband was gone for four days a few months ago, I made myself a different salad each night, it was great! Tonight, I’m going to make “everything, but the kitchen sink” salad that will include, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, avocado, peperoncinis, kalamata olives, carrots, chicken and a few roasted unsalted walnut pieces with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. My mouth is watering just thinking about it! Since I’m having salad, I’m going to make Keenan some chicken with avocado, carrots, bread and some blueberries. What do you eat if you are by yourself for dinner?
Peanut butter hands!
I eat the same thing (salad) when my boyfriend works late! It seriously excites me to eat a gigantic salad with anything and everything on it, although I’m equally as sad to be missing time with my boyfriend. I like to do spinach, mushrooms, cucumber, dates, avocado, chicken and homemade vinaigrette! Chris thinks I’m crazy too 🙂
I am glad I am not the only one who gets excited over salad! I love your salad, Molly! I’ll have to try adding dates to mine.
I also love a great salad! My husband is a meat eater and a side salad is good for him, but I feel like you do it is a treat when the boys are out of town working. One of my favorite is a bed of fresh spinach piled high! with fresh strawberries sliced and mandarins. A grilled piece of salmon layed on top with toasted almonds and chopped green onion.
Of course have to finish it with balsamic dressing!
Ooh, your salad sounds SO good, Catherine! I’ll definitely add that to my salad repertoire!
Love the Kale recipe! Sounds super good! Your son is the cutest too!!! Happy you found my blog cause I really like yours 🙂
Thanks so much, Danielle!!
I AM SO FORGETFUL it is painful. Ugh. Love the kale recipe!
Love kale! I try to eat kale or spinach at least once (usually more) a day. Everyone always is amazed by my salads. They really are everything but the kitchen sink. Just the way I like ’em!
It’s funny you mention that people are always “amazed” with your salads; I experience the same thing! Many of my family members think I’m crazy for eating a huge bowl of salad with every veggie/fruit/nut you can imagine on it! Also, thanks for checking-out my blog!
Your salad sounds so good!! Awesome workout, too. So glad to connect with you- thanks for stopping by my blog! Your little guy is adorable. We sing lots of “wheels on the bus” in our house, too. 🙂
Laura, thanks for checking-out my blog!