I was really struggling this evening...not because I did not have an absolute delicious, inexpensive and healthy meal in which to share...but because when I logged onto my computer, I was very disappointed at they type of "news" that took center stage. It's just sort of sad...All I will say is that if the government had the money 'she' spends in fake eyelashes alone there would be no deficit, nor would Social Security be in jeopardy...and we'd never have to work another day in our lives!!
"I've got your back, Mama...I couldn't agree more. We both have eyelashes that are WAY prettier than hers!"
Unfortunately we had no entertaining double dates this evening...your typical Monday night. Zzzzzzz...and YAWN for that matter... Although Jerry did call E.V. back...she was esctastic...lucky gal! I have yet to hear from Ben, the dirty rat! Oh, well...men are just a bunch of fickle pickles! I still have Felix....at least for the summer and he seems to be working out thus far..although it's only been a day and a half. He hasn't had time to work on my last nerve. hahahahaha....I warned him....a place for everything and everything in its place....
This evening for dinner...could totally become a vegetarian meal if you were so inclined, but since my middle name is Chicken (althought I am NOT a chicken, per sey) and I have tons of it taking up space in my freezer...I added chicken to the pesto dish.
Zucchini and carrot 'pasta,' basil-sunflower pesto and a sunflower encrusted chicken breast.
I went the healthy route, pasta-wise. Instead of traditional pasta I used zucchini and carrots. Super inexpensive, way more healthy and they don't possess the carbs traditional pasta typically does. I marinated the chicken breast in lemon juice, olive oil, dried basil and garlic then dredged in pulverized sunflower seeds. It made a spectacular crust! The pesto contained basil, garlic, olive oil, parmesan cheese and sunflower seeds. It was sooooo good! And allow me to mention....sunflower seeds are about 10x cheaper than pine nuts.. I've always been a fan of pine nuts..but these little babies really pack some flavor. And I should also mention...that I so bravely broke out my mandoline...not to be confused with the mandolin. Although, I briefly broke out into song with my cello..hhahahah..not really...but that would have been a total HOOT! This one precisely juliennes vegetables....word to the wise, and speaking from experience. BE SURE and use the saftey thingy-whatever it is called. Otherwise, one would end up having a julienned middle finger...and trust me... again, I speak from experience....the pain is unspeakable, the carnage unbearable...and most importantly, no one...except perhaps Hanibal Lecter wants a piece of your middle finger in the 'pasta.' Again...I'm just putting it out there...take it as you will. Painful, with a capital P! Here is the final product...
Even E.V could hardly even bear the beauty...
"Take it away, Mama...I can't look....it looks just too yummy!! I fear I may do something very unlady-like, and I know how you'd disapprove!"
She absolutely had no problem eyeballing me in the kitchen while I cleaned up...although she's never, ever offer to help with the dishes...Sad, but I have accepted the fact...
"I wish I had your energy, Mama....That's all I'm sayin'!"
Although there were no additional purchases or members to the household, E.V and I managed to hang in there...we're living the dream..that's for sure! Hahahaha....Make some pesto. It does a body good...and it'll take your mind off of lots of things!
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