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Cajun Chicken

This is such a great recipe, I thought I'd share it with whoever happens to be lurking on my blog. It's fast and easy and yummy and different. All good things in the world of "What am I going to make for dinner tonight?" (It came from Eating For Life.)



4 oz uncooked whole wheat penne
2 chicken breasts
2 T Cajun seasoning
1/2 cup skim milk
5 oz baby Spinach
8 oz fresh sliced mushrooms
1 T Butter Buds
1 tomato, chopped

Prepare penne according to package directions. Lightly coat a large skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Coat chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning. Place chicken breasts in skillet; cook for approximately 6 minutes; turn and cook for 6 more minutes until no longer pink inside. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate; cover with foil to keep warm. Add milk, cooked pasta, spinach, mushrooms, and Butter Buds to skillet; mix well. Cover and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through, approximately 5 minutes. Divide pasta mixture into two portions and top with a portion of Cajun chicken. Garnish with tomatoes, serve and enjoy!

Makes 2 servings

*I've made this with the Butter Buds, and it's really good. I couldn't find them last time at the store. So I just used a little regular butter, which adds fat, but it's only 1 tablespoon.

*Bruce hates spinach, but still loved this recipe. The spinach wilts down so much that its easy to pick out for picky eaters.

*I think the pasta is more like 3 servings, so if you're doubling or tripling the recipe, you can cut back a little on the pasta and spinach part.

Owww!

I hurt everywhere.

Really hard workouts this week.

Trying to lose some weight before our trip to Lander this summer.

My neighbor is trying to kill me with an exercise video she brought over.

Ow!

(I know I'm whining, but IT HURTS!)

13 Years Ago

I can remember our wedding day so well, as if it just happened yesterday. And yet, I can't remember what it feels like not to be married to this man. He is so good to me. He's not very sentimental or romantic, but he knows I am and he lets me do silly things. He takes care of me and the kids and we've never had to question what is first in his life. What a great life we've made with each other! I can't wait to see what the next 13 years holds for us!!

YUM

My sister Jill discovered this absolutely yummy and delicious recipe for Banana Cranberry Bread. I like banana bread, but I LOVE this, and its so easy to make. It's not exactly on my diet, but I figure I'm eating fruit right? . . . Right? Although I have to time it just right when coming out of the oven so it's after I've already eaten. If I'm hungry, I'll eat the whole thing. When its warm . . . mmmmmmmm. Here's the recipe from Oceanspray. They also have a recipe using fresh or frozen cranberries.






Cranberry Banana Bread



1 cup sugar

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 cup mashed banana

1/4 cup milk

2 eggs

2 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

1 6-ounce pkg craisins



Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a loaf pan. Mix sugar and butter together in a medium mixing bowl until completely blended. Add banana, milk, and eggs, mixing well. Add dry ingredients, mixing until just moist. Stir in nuts and craisins. Spread batter evenly in a loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour or unitl a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean. Remove from pan and cool.