Dinner With Friends

Now that I have work during the day, I get to do fun things in the evening like cook, relax and spend time with friends.  We had Danielle and Ben over for dinner so I kept it simple because there are a lot of foods they don't like.  I made my Tater-Tot Casserole and it was a big hit!

 I have posted this recipe before.  I underestimate the deliciousness of this meal.  Gets me every time!

For dessert I refrigerated a bowl of sliced strawberries with about a tablespoon of sugar.  Topped them with cool whip and chocolate shavings.  As you can see, I almost forgot to take a picture!  This was a refreshing dessert and I was very pleased.
Okay, I will have more for you over the weekend.  Hope everyone had a great week!

Another Reason to Make Orzo

Last night my Garlic Parmesan Orzo leftovers were so delicious.  I re-heated it in a saucepan with leftover green beans and the last of the Philly Chicken mixture.  Added a little milk and brought it up to a simmer.

I topped it with a little cheddar and it was like loaded chicken and veggie mac and cheese.

This morning I ate the amazing strawberries I bought yesterday on a peanut butter Kodiak pancake.  I love topping it with yogurt because then it doesn't need any syrup (and if I think that, you know it is sweet enough).  I use yoplait light blueberry yogurt mixed with fat-free plain (same amounts of both that probably = 1/4 cup total).

 Aren't those strawberries beautiful?

 A pretty healthy breakfast.  Now on to the smoothie cereal I made today.  I am going to make this my official post so I can put the recipe on my recipe link!

Chocolate Milkshake Cereal

I kind of invented this...one day I didn't want plain milk on my cereal, I wanted it to be similar to a smoothie (which I have seen on blogs before...smoothies in a bowl).  I found this awesome granola at the store and knew it would be perfect with a smoothie type milk.  So, here is how I made it:

Milkshake Cereal

1/4 cup milk

1/4 cup yogurt

1/2 frozen banana

4-5 ice cubes

dash of cinnamon

Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.  Pour into a bowl and top with granola or cereal.  Enjoy

*Fun add-ins that I have tried:  1 Tbsp (or more) of peanut butter, cocoa powder + chocolate carnation instant breakfast (total of 1 Tbsp combined)

Cliff laughed when I told him about it, saying so you basically had a milkshake with cereal in it.  When he tried it he said, maybe it is like a smoothie but I definitely like to think of it as a milkshake with cereal (It's way more fun).  Hope you guys enjoy this as much as I do!