Chickcous Salad

Always looking for something healthy, fast and delicious, I was on the prowl to try something other than a sandwich, salad, mac and cheese or soup. So today, I decided to experiment with items I always have around my house.

Here's what you'll need:
- Butter
- Couscous in a box (I used Parm flavor)
- Chicken Nuggets
- Salsa (I heart Newmans Own)

For chickcous salad, I simply made the box of couscous as it said on the box:

Then I made some chicken nuggets in the oven, heated up some salsa (around 1/4 cup) for a minute in the microwave. Combine all ingredients and BAM!

It was lovely. A hint of spice and protein.
Only 11 WW PtsPlus,too! 

Sadly, I see couscous as a side dish, but I'd love to use it in more and more ways. 

Brunch?

I always thought brunch was kind of a waste, mainly because I never understood it. To my surprise it isn't some totally preppy-weird-lazy-thing. IT'S DELICIOUS!

I've decided, yet again, to re-find focus for this blog. I would love to keep track of my foodcapades and adventures in the kitchen. Lately, I've become more and more obsessed with the Food Network and trying new
recipes. I want to try a new recipe every week, but realistically it won't happen that often. So, new recipe whenever I can!!

Yesterday afternoon, the theme was brunch. So, I decided to make the "Brunch Approved" menu by Sunny Andersen.

It was yummy and included:
-Asparagus
-Eggs in a basket
- Pistachio and poppy seed bread with creamed honey

I didn't make the asparagus right, but I thought it was weird for the menu. But hey, let's try a different fruit or veg next time.

The eggs in a basket recipe can be found here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/eggs-in-baskets-recipe/index.html and was awesome. I'd recommend buying shredded hash browns and making scrambled eggs instead.

But, the pistachio poppy bread, don't change a damn thing. It was like a dream. Try it out. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sunny-anderson/pistachio-poppy-bread-recipe/index.html