A few years ago I would have said that my cooking skills were minimal at best. But, I've been cooking everyday and have improved so much over the last few months. I made a few meals this weekend that made me feel like a pretty decent cook!
The first one is called a- Not Guilty Your Honor Sandwich. Weird name, I know-- but its so good! This is a recipe from one of our favorite restaurants back in Tulsa: First Watch.
Its a whole wheat pita, toasted and then filled with hummus, cucumber, spinach leaves, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, tomato slices and feta cheese. It takes just a few minutes to sautee the veggies. Its quick, easy & Mike & I love these things!
The next recipe is not nearly as healthy but might be the best meal I've ever cooked! I made homemade pasta sauce last night and it was to die for, seriously!! Heres the recipe:
The first one is called a- Not Guilty Your Honor Sandwich. Weird name, I know-- but its so good! This is a recipe from one of our favorite restaurants back in Tulsa: First Watch.
Its a whole wheat pita, toasted and then filled with hummus, cucumber, spinach leaves, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, tomato slices and feta cheese. It takes just a few minutes to sautee the veggies. Its quick, easy & Mike & I love these things!
The next recipe is not nearly as healthy but might be the best meal I've ever cooked! I made homemade pasta sauce last night and it was to die for, seriously!! Heres the recipe:
Penne & Vodka Sauce
INGREDIENTS
* 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 1/4 pound thinly sliced pancetta bacon, chopped
* 1/3 cup vodka
* 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
* 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
* 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
DIRECTIONS
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta, and saute until lightly browned. Add vodka and stir until it is reduced by half, about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce and cream. Simmer uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes. Stir every few minutes.
3. Stir in pasta, and heat through. Serve with Parmesan cheese.
This was so simple and yummy- the pancetta makes the sauce. I plan on making it again as soon as possible!!
I also caved in this weekend and paid for the live feeds for Big Brother. Jackie do you have these?? Yes I'm a loser and can now watch the house guests 24/7. I already know the outcome of the competitions and all the gossip in the house before it airs on CBS. Its addicting!!
I also caved in this weekend and paid for the live feeds for Big Brother. Jackie do you have these?? Yes I'm a loser and can now watch the house guests 24/7. I already know the outcome of the competitions and all the gossip in the house before it airs on CBS. Its addicting!!
4 comments:
I just made the Penne and Vodka sauce for Lorenzo and he loved it- I loved it! I nearly burned the house down when I added the vodka to the pancetta, but I’m still learning. Hope you and Mike are doing well and thanks for posting the yummy recipe.
-Nat
I'm glad you liked it!! Mike & I send our love <3 <3
I love First Watch. I work within walking distance to one here. I am a regular. I always want to order that but I am not good with change so I order the same thing all the time. We also broke down and order the Big Brother Live. It is addicting, but now I wish we would have just not ordered it. I think it takes away from the excitement. I hope all is well, take care!
I am so making this vodka sauce--it is Matt's favorite so I know he will love it too.
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