Last night I was trying to think of an easy/quick dinner when Kirk got back from the gym (I worked out midday, him right before dinner). I ended up making chicken salad with what I had on hand and it was quite tasty. The pecans and cranberries I used came from Trader Joe's and had… Continue reading Pecan Cranberry Chicken Salad
Tag: Lunch
Chicken Carrot Salad
Kirk and I had run some errands this morning and I was trying to think of a quick-lunch to feed us. I decide it was a good time to have a "meat" meal (one of the few we have every week) and that why not make a chicken salad? That is easy, quick and can… Continue reading Chicken Carrot Salad
Carrot and Rice Pilaf for lunch
While the baby took a nap I made Kirk and I lunch today, a carrot and rice pilaf and alongside I served vegetable pot stickers. Yum! (And really easy as well) Carrot and Rice Pilaf Ingredients: 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 cup carrots, peeled an cut in circles (about 4 thinner carrots) 2… Continue reading Carrot and Rice Pilaf for lunch
Baked Quinoa and Millet Pilaf
Ok, Ok, I know....it doesn't sound scrumptious to call out "Hey who wants quinoa n' millet?" but shockingly enough it is quite good tasting! I found the basis for my recipe out of a book I came across recently, Cool Cuisine: Taking The Bite Out of Global Warming. The book, which is from 2008, has… Continue reading Baked Quinoa and Millet Pilaf