As promised, I give you the first of many delicious pasta recipes. And to kick off the first post, how does a hearty spaghetti with a toasted garlic tomato sauce, done in under 10 minutes sound?
It was my day off from cooking last night and my girlfriend Nicole, who just so happens to be extrememly talented in the kitchen (although she denies it) was on the job. While I sat on the couch playing video games, she whipped up this incredible Italian stuffed meatloaf. As we sat at the table enjoying the fruits of her labour, we both decided this was definitely website worthy, as it was both healthy and incredibly delicious.
Today at lunch time I found myself standing in front of my wide open refrigerator caught in a moment of terrible brain fog. I saw lots of fresh tasty food, but couldn't for the life of me decide what to do with any of it. In a moment of desperation I reached for some chicken breasts, mushrooms and bacon, with no idea where I was going with them.
I've made this recipe a few of times this week, experimenting with various ingredients and amounts. Ginger, vinegars and various herbs and spices have all found there way into one variation or another, all of which, ended up very tasty.
In this recipe we substitute the classic chicken breading for a much healthier marinade. We also use a yogurt based dressing which not only tastes great and has a thick creamy texture, but is also lighter then the traditional cream or egg based dressings. Walnuts add a nice “crouton-ish” crunch and bring some healthy fats too. All in all, this healthier salad can proudly stand next to the heavier classics.
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