Hey hey hey! How’s it rollin’?
Today has been a fairly productive day, but the best part so far has been that I was able to make a recipe that I love, and create a new (hopefully favorite?) recipe! Luckily I had some time to prepare a different dinner tonight, so on the menu was Parmesan Chicken, Brussels Sprouts (swoon!), and what I have dubbed “Bad Breath Potato Salad.” Intrigued? I thought so 🙂
First, I had lunch at Panera Bread today! I had a half of a Greek salad (romaine, red onion, feta, tomatoes, pepperoncini, Kalamata olives and Greek dressing.
I also had half of a Mediterranean sammie (hummus, tomatoes, red peppers, feta, cucumbers, all piled on tomato bread) and some water!
Doubles yums going on here! When I got home I put together a wire shelving unit to house stuff in our “random stuff” closet, and then got started on dinner. The chicken was easy because I got it pre-prepped at Target. All it required was some baking!
Next I did the brussels sprouts! I got this recipe from my friend Stef, who got it from Bon Appetit and then tweaked it herself!
Here’s the recipe I used today:
- 1 box (~1 lb) brussels sprouts
- 2 Tbsp dijon mustard
- 2-3 Tbsp Worchestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp caraway seeds (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- salt + pepper to taste
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
Basically you cut the bottom off of the sprouts and then cut them in half. Stir together all of the other ingredients in a bowl, add sprouts, and toss to combine. Roast on 350 for 30 minutes, turning halfway. The result is a great crispy outside, and the “dressing” caramelizes on top! SOOO GOOOOOOOD 🙂
Then came the “Bad Breath Potato Salad”
Here’s the recipe:
- 1-1.5 lbs small potatoes (baby Yukon golds, red potatoes, purples)
- 1/8 cup + 1 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 2-4 cloves roasted garlic
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/8 cup dijon mustard
- salt + pepper to taste
Cut the potatoes into rounds about 1/2 inch thick. Toss with 1 Tbsp olive oil and roast at 400 for 20 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, mix all of the other ingredients together in a bowl. After potatoes have cooled for 10 minutes, toss everything together. Serve chilled or at room temp.
The final plate:
This was sooooo good! I might have only had a couple bites of the potato salad since I ate THE ENTIRE THING OF BRUSSELS SPROUTS and wasn’t hungry anymore. Oops! But seriously, it was all great and I was glad to get away from pasta and bread for a night 🙂
I’ve gotta run because we’re watching the Truth Project tonight! Hope y’all have a wonderful evening!
Also, to continue from last night (the good part), what are your top 5 things you love about yourself? Here are mine again!
- I love my blue eyes that I got from my Daddy;
- I love my crooked nose that I got from my Mommy;
- I love that I am strong-willed AND gentle;
- I love my weird sense of humor;
- I love my strong and athletic legs!
hahaha no wonder why it’s called bad breath potato salad!!! But it looks yummy.
Wow I do like that ‘I love about myself’ stuff. I used to run courses for people who couldn’t connect with others socially and romantically.. big problem in many people.. they just can’t find anything to love! Thanks for that.
1. I love that at nearly 60 I still have a childlike humor and have smooth, velvety, almost wrinkle free skin
2. I love having green eyes, which just appeared as Mom and Dad are blue and brown!
3. I love that I am a disseminator of information to help people wake up, grow good food, eat healthy and love the Earth
4. I love that as a big city girl I have blended into a back holler community in hillbilly land in N.GA mountains!!
5. I love my adventurous nature with food and that I love to cook and can do it frugally!
there ya go!
Hahaha I love the name of this salad! It sounds delicious too 🙂
Haha! The BEST food makes your breath bad. 😀
I understand about the brussel sprouts. When I make mine with pears I usually eat almost the whole pan. lol
Oh I LOVE panera!!
Both the sprouts and the potatoes sound delish!
Mmmmm! What a great way to make brussels sprouts! I always just steam them and then add a little butter – this looks amazing! I know what I’ll be making tonight….
Mmmm that potato salad looks completely delicious! I hate it when I eat really zesty & yummy oniony things and then later the gross aftertaste lingers for the longest time :S
Those brussel sprouts look amazing!!! Yummy, I will definitely be trying that out very very soon!
Oh both of those sound GREAT! Your photography is particularly stunning today.
Oh yum.. sounds like a great dinner. I’ve yet to have brussel sprouts.. looks like I may be missing out on something!
And what a good idea!!!
1. I like my green/hazel eyes from my mom
2. My sensitivity to others (I guess you would say I have strong empathy)
3. My love of learning
4. The love I have for taking care of my body
5. My strength (and I don’t just mean physical strength)
Brussels sprouts!!!! I’m going to have to try these ASAP.
Bad breath potato salad sounds like it tastes delicious, I figure there might be some garlic as the culprit!
5 Things I love about myself –
1. How hard I worked in spin tonight, I was ON!
2. That I have great relationships with my parents and siblings
3. The way my shoulders look now when I do presses.
4. My independence
5. The way I look in my new (first pair ever) of glasses- though I think this secretly and say I don’t like them 😉
I made some brussies tonight too! I’m really trying to love them. Your potato salad looks really good and not too stinky….
Some things I love about myself-
1. How open minded I am
2. When I feel good about myself, I have magnetic energy.
3. My smile.
4. My passion to help people
I love the name of this post… too funny!
I’m always looking for new ways to cook brussel sprouts! I love them, but always cook them the same way.
Stumbled on your blog from another blog I read, and LOVE it. Welcome to my blog roll, sister. Check mine out if you get the chance!!!
-Bloggy Boy