Close your eyes and eat it!

So the latest dish/experiment. Thanks to Rachel Ray, we tried the "Un-BEET-Lievable Pasta". It was good but I couldn't find yellow beets so we used the red ones. Problem is, is that I'm having a hard time enjoying it! It is SOOOOOO pink. I look at it and think pasta with hot pink icing. Yuck! So I just have to tell myself it's just a fancy Mac & Cheese and close my eyes. If I ever make this again, it will be for Valentines Day!! Love ya!

For those who want to try it:

Ingredients
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), divided, plus additional for drizzling
8 to 10 baby or 6 to 8 medium golden beets, greens removed (If you can't find golden beets, substitute small red beets.)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound rigatoni with ridges, gemelli or whole wheat penne pasta
2 large shallots, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, grated or finely chopped
1 10-ounce box frozen petit peas
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese , Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup (about a handful) Italian parsley, finely chopped
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus additional to pass at the table

Dance video

Thanks Janay for the idea! I just love John, he really knows how to move!!

Yumma Suppa!!

So I have been playing Master chief in the kitchen lately. Last night I think I topped anything I have ever made. I don't have a picture cause I was so excited to eat, but here is the recipe:


3-4 skinless, boneless, chicken breasts
1/4 cup of butter
3 tsp of minced garlic
1 Tbsp of lemon juice
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 Tbsp of Italian seasoning
1/2 cup of half and half cream
1 cup of grated Provolone (or Parmesan)
1/2 (or full block) of frozen spinach, thawed and drained
7 oz fresh sliced mushrooms
1 cup of grated Provolone (or Mozzarella)


1. Cook the chicken on a 350 degree oven for 20-30 min. till juices run clear.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in sauce pan, then add garlic, lemon juice, mushroom soup, seasoning, cream, and first cheese, stir often on low heat till all mixed in.
3. Also, saute mushrooms and spinach in some heated extra virgin olive oil.
4. In a small casserole dish place the sauteed mushrooms and spinach on the bottom, followed by half the sauce, then place the cooked chicken on top, then top that with the rest of the yummy sauce and the last bit of cheese.
5. Cook in the oven at 400 degrees for 25minutes. Serve on a bed of noodles. SO SO GOOD!

Potty Issues

So, 3 times yesterday, Megan stripped herself of all clothing. So I put panties on her, but minutes later, she wet them. So I put a diaper back on her and she was very upset that I didn't put the panties back on. And this was the result. I feel I'm going to have troubles with this one!! She's a turkey!

Just Rambling....

I guess I'll switch blog sites as well. I like the look of this one better than the last. And why is it that every time I try to start something on the computer, one of my girls needs something. Megan just came up the stairs saying "Hi, mom, I'm naked!" GREAT! It seems we're having a little power struggle with WHOs job it is to change her diaper. Drives me so crazy!!
Anywho, life is good and fun. Hopefully I'll be better at this on than the last!
The last site was http://dyanehiggin.spaces.live.com/ Just for a recap.

I was reading some friends Blogs and do I ever feel old! I realize I'm not the only one growing older but it's strange to see some friends with kids and in the same position I'm in. Strange. I live in a little bubble, I like it, it's surprisingly roomy.

till next time.