A Tuesdy night at home...

Last night I was feeling a bit blah which I attributing entirely to the weather. I went to target after work to get some much needed items for around the house and then grabbed a few things for dinner. I had made the executive decision that we were not going to the gym but rather would take the dogs for a long walk after dinner. Well, the weather didn't cooperate with that as it rained most of the evening and the dogs would have blown away , the wind was blowing so hard. I did however try out a new recipe which turned out quite tasty.

Chicken with Twenty Cloves of Garlic (I am currently in the process of thinking of a more interesting and appealing name for it)

Ingredients:

4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 lb.)
20 cloves garlic, peeled
3/4 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup Light Caesar Dressing
1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

HEAT large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken and garlic; cook 4 min., turning chicken after 2 min.
STIR in broth and dressing; cover skillet with lid. Cook chicken 3 to 5 min. on each side or until done (165ºF). I had to cook mine much longer to reduce the sauce.
SPRINKLE with Parmesan; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 1 min.

I served with roasted veggies (brussel spouts, red pepper, shallot, and baby red potatoes)which came out very tasty except for the brussel pouts. I don't know why but they were awful and tasted nothing like the last time I made them. Not sure if it was me or the sprouts that went wrong.

After dinner, we splurged on some sweets for the b-day celebration. Brett had sorbet, I had fat free ice cream with strawberries and a Graham cracker crumbled on top, and the pups each had a birthday Bon Bon. The beer didn't go over to well, but the Bon Bons sure did!

The pups enjoying their Bon Bons...

After today, I only have one more day of school with kids and one more day without and then it is SPRING BREAK!!!!! I mentioned before I am going to see my dear friend Julie in Phili from Sunday to Wednesday (just found out her daughter has made big plans for us - Build A Bear and Toys R Us...should be interesting for someone who doesn't have kids yet). Brett and I have dinner plans on Saturday night before I leave and when I get back we are going to the Art Institute Thursday nigh ( free admission). Friday and Saturday are up in the air and if the weather cooperates Sunday we may be going to a big flea market. So, nothing major panned, but a little R & R that should do me some good.

Hope the rest of the week treats you well!