If you know me then you know my favorite thing to eat in the world and my one true love is Pizza! I literally could eat it every day, no joke. I am also a creature of habit and when it comes to the pizza I like, it's usually red sauce, cheese, and may be some peppers and mushrooms, but nothing too fancy. Well with the whole healthier eating kick, I have been thinking of ways to lighten it up a bit and I tried a new recipe last weekend and it was super delish, especially with a nice cold Blue Moon on the side.
Here's the recipe, you must give this a go!
Whole Wheat Asparagus and Goat Cheese Pizza
1 Whole Wheat Boboli (because I was lazy and didn't want to make my own)
2 tbsp of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Part Skim Shredded Mozzarella
4 oz Herbed Goat Cheese
1 Bunch of aparagus washed, snapped, and cut into 1 inch chuncks
Crished Red Pepper (oh yeah, soooo good a spicy)
Basil
Kosher Salt
Steam the asparagus (I put mine in the microwave for about 1.30 with a little water) then set aside.
Spread oil over the crust, then sprinkle with a little salt and basil. Next add a thin layer of mozzarella, then add the aspargus. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper, then break the goat cheese up and sprinkle it all over. Finally top with more mozzarella and bake it at 450 for about 8-10 minutes. I bake it right on the oven rack so it gets crispy!
Enjoy!
Monday, May 23, 2011
Thursday, May 12, 2011
My Go To Summer Pasta Salad Recipe
I have been making this pasta salad recipe for years and everyone loves it, even Alex, so that is saying somehting!
I try and keep it light and fresh as well as yummy!
Kelly's Pasta Salad
1 pound tri-color rotini
1 roasted red pepper, or fresh chopped - whatever you like
1 head fresh broccoli chopped
1 can black olives drained
1 jar green olives drained
1 bottle light ceaser dressing
1 small package part skim mozzarella cubed
Boil the pasta, in the last minute of cooking throw the broccoli in and let it get a little soft. The drain both and run cold water over it to cool and stop the cooking process. Set aside.
In a large bowl, add the peppers, cheese, black and green olives, the finally throw in the pasta and broccoli.
Pour in a bit of the dressing and toss, add more dressing to your taste. Once its all combined refrigerate for at least an hour before serving, and enjoy!
A couple of notes:
This recipe is so versatile! In the past I have thrown in pepperoni, cheddar, or jack cheese. I've also made this with a homeade dressing of balsamic, olive oil, salt, and pepper!
I will usually whip a batch of this on Sunday, when I know its going to be a crazy week and we will be scrambling for dinner in between school and activities. I also pack it for lunch! It's great, go make it!
I try and keep it light and fresh as well as yummy!
Kelly's Pasta Salad
1 pound tri-color rotini
1 roasted red pepper, or fresh chopped - whatever you like
1 head fresh broccoli chopped
1 can black olives drained
1 jar green olives drained
1 bottle light ceaser dressing
1 small package part skim mozzarella cubed
Boil the pasta, in the last minute of cooking throw the broccoli in and let it get a little soft. The drain both and run cold water over it to cool and stop the cooking process. Set aside.
In a large bowl, add the peppers, cheese, black and green olives, the finally throw in the pasta and broccoli.
Pour in a bit of the dressing and toss, add more dressing to your taste. Once its all combined refrigerate for at least an hour before serving, and enjoy!
A couple of notes:
This recipe is so versatile! In the past I have thrown in pepperoni, cheddar, or jack cheese. I've also made this with a homeade dressing of balsamic, olive oil, salt, and pepper!
I will usually whip a batch of this on Sunday, when I know its going to be a crazy week and we will be scrambling for dinner in between school and activities. I also pack it for lunch! It's great, go make it!
The Trees Can STOP!
Yes the trees can stop pollunating now! UGH! My allergies are so bad right now. My head feel like its ready to explode! Literally!
This last fall I finally went to the allergist. After suffering for years from random allergies, I needed to know what specifically was setting me off. After the skin tests, it was confirmed that I had many allergies. Pretty much EVERYTHING outside! Trees and grasses are the worst, but hayfever is right there too. I am also allergic to cats, some molds, and a pretty severe dust mite allergy.
The best part of knowing what sets me off into an allergic frenzy, is that now I can take the necessary precautions to avoid those things as much as possible. This can be hard, especially in the early spring and fall, when the trees and grasses are at their peak. It makes me sad that I have to keep the windows closed now, and run the AC earlier in the seaason. This is a huge help as the air gets filtered within the hosue and you can keep the pollens out!
The other big one is the dust mites, which are the worst in bedrooms. I went out and got the expensive covers for the mattress and pillows. I also have to wash all my bedding once a week in Hot water. This kills everything! Since doing this I have not had to use my inhaler at all - yey!
This is something that I have learned to live with. I take zyrtec every day all year round, and use a nasal spray once a day. The cool thing is that I have not had to use my inhaler since I've made these changes, so that's awesome. Allergies can be extemely annoying, but I am trying to live with them. The trees are so bad right now that I am taking zyrtec along with 3 advil, just to get through the day, so please trees, stop it already =)
-peace
This last fall I finally went to the allergist. After suffering for years from random allergies, I needed to know what specifically was setting me off. After the skin tests, it was confirmed that I had many allergies. Pretty much EVERYTHING outside! Trees and grasses are the worst, but hayfever is right there too. I am also allergic to cats, some molds, and a pretty severe dust mite allergy.
The best part of knowing what sets me off into an allergic frenzy, is that now I can take the necessary precautions to avoid those things as much as possible. This can be hard, especially in the early spring and fall, when the trees and grasses are at their peak. It makes me sad that I have to keep the windows closed now, and run the AC earlier in the seaason. This is a huge help as the air gets filtered within the hosue and you can keep the pollens out!
The other big one is the dust mites, which are the worst in bedrooms. I went out and got the expensive covers for the mattress and pillows. I also have to wash all my bedding once a week in Hot water. This kills everything! Since doing this I have not had to use my inhaler at all - yey!
This is something that I have learned to live with. I take zyrtec every day all year round, and use a nasal spray once a day. The cool thing is that I have not had to use my inhaler since I've made these changes, so that's awesome. Allergies can be extemely annoying, but I am trying to live with them. The trees are so bad right now that I am taking zyrtec along with 3 advil, just to get through the day, so please trees, stop it already =)
-peace
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Cleaning Through Memories
So...the tough process has officially started. We are trying to get the house ready to put on the market. I didn't think it would be this hard. The lasy week or so, I have been slowly going through all the bins in the basement, and sorting into piles. One Trash, one for me, and one for him, and it sucks. It's amazing to me how intertwined my life had become with another person. I guess that is what happens when you meet someone at such a young age and start building a life together.
It's been an emotional roller coaster. There are momentos I have come across that remind me of when I was kid, and they make me feel good, but most make me feel bad. I had to go through the "wedding" bins, and toss out all the thoughful cards we recieved, responses, and planning materials. I remember when I packed them away 8 years ago, I felt so good and hopeful for the future, and thought that some day when we were old, it might be fun to look back at this stuff and enjoy the memories together. This makes me sad. I feel like I never really got the chance I should have to make things right, to make things work, and I hate that.
I feel as if I'm officially throwing my old life into the garbage...and it hurts. My only hope is that by going through this horrible process, I can only be stronger when its over. I fear that I will never be able to let go and move on, I also fear that I will no be able to do this again, ever. May be with time the pain will subside and I will forget? May be its like child birth, as time passes, you forget the pain and want to do it again to get the big prize?
I don't know....I just know that right now I feel frustrated, angry, and sad.
-peace
It's been an emotional roller coaster. There are momentos I have come across that remind me of when I was kid, and they make me feel good, but most make me feel bad. I had to go through the "wedding" bins, and toss out all the thoughful cards we recieved, responses, and planning materials. I remember when I packed them away 8 years ago, I felt so good and hopeful for the future, and thought that some day when we were old, it might be fun to look back at this stuff and enjoy the memories together. This makes me sad. I feel like I never really got the chance I should have to make things right, to make things work, and I hate that.
I feel as if I'm officially throwing my old life into the garbage...and it hurts. My only hope is that by going through this horrible process, I can only be stronger when its over. I fear that I will never be able to let go and move on, I also fear that I will no be able to do this again, ever. May be with time the pain will subside and I will forget? May be its like child birth, as time passes, you forget the pain and want to do it again to get the big prize?
I don't know....I just know that right now I feel frustrated, angry, and sad.
-peace
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