A Taste of Tropics...

Though it was literally a blizzard outside today, my dinner tonight was the perfect cure for a little cabin fever. These Chicken Cutlets with Orange and Arugula by Rachael Ray were super yummy! Aside from a slight argument I had with my blender, they were very easy to make too. I love Minnesota, but winter can seem so long sometimes, so I am thankful for those small pleasures in life that brighten my day, even if it's just for a few moments. Delicious food, good company, and lots of colors...that's a great way to finish off the weekend! Plus I got to play around with a fun new lens on my camera!

It was a Crock Pot Sunday...

 This week's new recipe was easy peasy to make. The crock pot is a marvelous invention, especially on a casual Sunday afternoon. I kept wandering through the house catching subtle whiffs of my curried chicken with ginger and yogurt, greatly anticipating dinner time. This was a stretch beyond the norm, flavor wise, for me. I don't cook a lot with curry, so as I dumped the entire jar of my curry powder into the crock pot, I got a bit nervous. However, it turned out delicious and not too strong! I also chose to add raisins to mine because I like the sweet and tangy combo. I have had a curry dish at Good Earth that was the inspiration to this recipe detour. 

Meatball Subs with a touch of FANCY!

I thought this seemed an appropriate dish on Superbowl Sunday. Though I must confess I did not actually watch the game, I spent the afternoon molding raw meat into delicious cheese-filled balls...just as manly as football I'd say. Although this manly meatball sub has a touch of fancy...a lovely sprig of basil and some finely shredded cheese! I've received a comment that posting the recipes would be much kinder than taunting you all with photos but without a way of enjoying the yummy food on your own. So, if you'd like to make this tasty dish, the recipe is here.