What's Cooking?

If you have talked to me for more than thirty mintues then you know I enjoy cooking.  I am always on the hunt for a good recipe.  Speaking of the word recipe - I am so glad I finally learned to spell that word.  Recipe and Receipt tend to trip me up.

Well, anyway.... I thought I would occasionally share with you what's cooking at my house.  Here is what is on the docket for the week along with the URL for the recipe:

Sunday - Rosemary Chicken with Polenta and Asparagus

• http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/lemon-rosemary-chicken-breasts-10000001981777/
• I didn't use bone-in chicken breasts.  I used regular boneless, skinless
• Polenta is a type of grit.  Boil water, add polenta, then add a little heavy cream and parmesean cheese (romano, fontina - whatever is close by) and viola!

Monday - Pasta with Asparagus and Pancetta

• http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/pasta-with-asparagus-pancetta-pine-nuts-10000001963965/
• Pancetta is like an Italian bacon.  It doesn't smell up your house as much as traditional bacon and it is slightly leaner.  I used more than the recipe called for because I like a hearty pasta.
• I also went sans pine nuts - no reason, other than I didn't have any!
• In the sauce, I added the zest of the lemon.  I just can't juice a lemon and not zest it.  It seems unfair.

Tuesday - Chipotle Bean Burritos with Guacamole and Spanish Rice

• http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/pasta-with-asparagus-pancetta-pine-nuts-10000001963965/
• No changes here - they were really yummy.
• Lane is a meat eater and he even really enjoyed these.
• I am trying to incorporate some meatless options into dinner since it is a lot cheaper and quicker than cooking chicken or beef

Wednesday - Grilled chicken, baked sweet potatoes, zucchini squash, salad

• Grilled chicken happens a lot at the Montgomery house.
• It is easy, healthy, and best of all - Lane has to cook it. 

We have small group on Thursdays and eat with our group, which gives the chef a night off! 

In other related news, I am craving this dessert:  http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/pasta-with-asparagus-pancetta-pine-nuts-10000001963965/  Red velvet cake pops - say no more!