Dry Humping Vs. Sex! -- A Sexy Salad

Grilled Chicken is to Salad, what Dry Humping is to Sex; its just enough to get you there but not quite ever as satisfying!

No Dry Humping here ... All Palate Sex!!!

For a Saturday I was pretty damn busy today.  I skipped breakfast in a rush, so needless to say by the time I got back home about 4 p.m. I was famished.  I knew I had chicken breast in the freezer and a stalk of romaine lettuce that needed to be eaten before biology type things began to manifest in my fridge.  So with the thought of a grilled chicken salad in my mind, I stopped at the market on the way home.  But while in the store seeing the fresh herbs I knew that a Grilled Chicken Salad just seemed BLAH.  

At that moment I then decided I wanted something exotic and yummy so put down the standard cucumber and tomato's and opted for fresh Basil, sun sprouts, few green onions and blue cheese crumbles.  Staring at the items in my cart while in line, was like taste bud foreplay! 

Aren't you glad I like to take pics of my food

Basil Sauteed Chicken (formerly over Angel Hair) is one of my favorite self inspired chicken dishes to make.  I am sharing the recipe here but I don't cook in measurements I cook by taste: 

1 Split Skinless Boneless Chicken Breast (or more if you have more folks to cook for)- I pre-slice into thin strips and toss into a deep skillet.  

-Lightly cover with Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

-I used a bushel (about a cup) of fresh basil which I diced and generously poured onto the chicken. 

-About 2 Tsp. of Garlic

-About 1 Tsp. of Lemon Pepper (Shy away from salt, it really is not beneficial anyway)

-About 1 Tsp. of Oregano

-Generously cover with fresh ground black pepper (to taste of course but I love pepper)

-About 2 Tsp. of Red Wine Vinegar

Put all ingredients into a deeper skillet, cover and cook on medium-low heat until chicken starts cooking, toss every so often with a spatula or cooking spoon.  When the juices cook all the way out its done.  Chicken should be slightly browned also. -- Chicken took about a half hour to cook.  (While the chicken is cooking you can prepare the salad.)

No Dry Humping here ... All Palate Sex!!!

Salad Base: I started with a nice fresh summer salad: Knife Shredded Romaine Lettuce, a huge hand full of Sun Sprouts and Diced Green Onions.  Oh, I'm fancy huh?!?!  Then I sprinkled the blue cheese crumbles atop -- How ya like me now?

Pine Nuts are Yum

Pine Nuts: Last thing you should most definitely add is Pine Nuts!  Yes toast them!  I always have fresh pine nuts and toast them in a small skillet on top of the stove.  

Sprinkle on the Chicken, serve with a Balsamic Vinaigrette, a Dash of Red  Wine Vinegar and a Tiny Bit of Extra Virgin Olive Oil -- Grab a fork and dig in. I promise you this salad is no dry humping ... its all pure satisfaction. 

No Dry Humping here ... All Palate Sex!!!

Week # 2 Officially Begins Today

Just woke up (overslept of course) and have no time to get my morning exercise in because I need to hurry off and get to work.  I'm kind of bummed about it.  Yesterday I did manage to cut my huge back yard with the push mower (I opted not to use the rider), then mowed the front.  Since I no longer have a weed whacker instead I got down on my hands and knees and pulled all the weeds from my flower beds.  That in itself was about a three hour sweat fest.  Then after my shower and dinner of baked chicken and a few pieces of broccoli; and about a hour and a half of rest; I leashed up the dog, grabbed my Baby Jogger for the 3 year old and off we went for a two mile evening walk.  After my walk I managed to have 3 glasses of Chardonnay (VERY BAD CHOICE of which I am currently feeling the results of.) 

This week for me will be about maintaining the good path I started last week and making better choices.  I plan to add a few things this week:

1. Eliminate Wine in the evenings -- I will save that for my weekends. 
2. Go to bed before 10:30pm or at minimum by 10:30pm --I read an article this morning that reminded me sleep helps with good health and weight loss.
3. Using my dumbbells  I'm using this site as a guide http://www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/dumbbellexercises.html

I'm not going to go overboard with new stuff, baby steps are fine with me. 

Well Bom Dia to you, I need to get to work.  Happy Monday!


B.

Yummy In My Tummy

Eatting Carb free does not have to be boring or distasteful at all for me.  Here are some of the things I had for dinner last week. 

Asparagus - Pan Sauteed in 1/2 Tsp. of Butter and 1 Tsp. of Extra Virgin Olive Oil.  Seasoned lightly with Garlic Powder and Thyme.  Yumm Yum

Flat Grilled Skinless Boneless Chicken Breast - Marinated 10 mins in Extra Virgin Olive Oil.  Basil, Garlic Water, Garlic Powder, Sea Salt, Ground Pepper Corns.  Flat Grilled to succulent perfection.  -- (I actually topped a quick Italian blend salad that night and took the other for lunch the next day.  -- Salad Romain, Roma Tomatoes Chopped, Vidalia Onion, Cucumber, Crushed Red Pepper.)

Garlic Roasted Chopped Spinach, Wok Style- Fresh Garlic Minced and seared in lemon pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Topped with Frozen Chopped Spinach tossed in the Wok. Delicious!

  

Mussels in Garlic White Wine Sauce- 1lb of Fresh Mussels, 1 Tsp. Garlic, 1Tsp. Butter, 2Tsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 Cup of Mondavi Chardonnay.  Pan Simmered to Perfection!  This was a lovely meal, I accompanied it with raw cauliflower florets.