Here's whats for lunch

A light and healthy lunch is what we all look for once the weather starts to get warmer, a hot and heavy meal goes out the window once the summer approaches. The weather is getting warmer and no one wants to put a lot of heat in the kitchen so salads seem like the best way to go. I decided to make a small fruit salad for lunch today, it is simple and very refreshing. I wanted to add some protein to my meal so I decided to add a few walnuts and a little bit of cottage cheese. My version of a healthy fruit salad contains an apple, banana, orange, and some grapes. Create your own version of fruit salad with some of your favorite fruits and enjoy a healthy and refreshing lunch!



Ingredients:
1 apple cut into wedges
1 banana sliced
1 orange peeled and segmented
a hand full of grapes
2 tablespoons of cottage cheese
1 tablespoon of walnuts

Preparation:
It does not get easier than this, toss all ingredients in bowl and enjoy!

Here's whats for lunch

It is raining and cold out so I decided to treat myself to a nice hot and hearty lunch. I created my own version of Chinese stir fry. I took a piece of grilled chicken that I had left over in the fridge and mixed it up with some fresh vegetables. I used carrots, snow peas, and a can of Chinese mixed vegetables. I heated everything up in a skillet with some soy sauce and and red pepper flakes. It is very simple to make and is truly delicious, pour the ingredients over rice or add into your favorite pasta to make your own version of lo mein. Try it at home and enjoy!







Ingredients:
1 piece of grilled chicken breast
1 carrot sliced
1/2 cup fresh or frozen snow peas
1 can or bag of frozen Chinese stir fry blend
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1/4 cup of soy sauce
1 tablespoon of crushed red peppers

Preparation:
heat skillet with the olive oil, add carrots,snow peas, and stir fry blend. Heat all ingredients until warm. Add in sliced chicken breast and reheat for 1 minute. Add soy sauce and crushed red peppers. Stir all ingredients together and enjoy!

Here's whats for lunch

Sorry guys there is no lunch recipe. I am unbelievably stuffed from eating a mountain of pancakes this morning. I have to say they were truly delicious and I cleaned my plate, I am regretting it now because I am so stuffed and can't move. Try making your own version of delicious fruity pancakes but try not to eat a mountain like I did unless you have nothing to do for the rest of the day.

Here's whats for lunch

Todays lunch involves a toaster oven or microwave. It is fast and simple and I guarantee everyone has had one, Lean Pockets are one of the easiest things in the world to make, when you are in a rush you can enjoy a satisfying lunch within 2.5 minutes. It might be a cop out from actually cooking but when you are hungry and want something fast Lean Pockets are a great solution. My favorite is the meatball and mozzarella but there is a wide variety of Lean Pockets to chose from. Heat and enjoy!


Ingredients:
1 frozen lean pocket

Prep:
Follow the directions on the box!

Knoxville makes a statement

Johnny Knoxville made a bold statement when he went out to a birthday lunch for his agent. Knoxville sported a shirt that said Happy Birthday Homo on it with his agents face printed under it. Knoxville thinks it is a term of endearment and meant no offense by it, for gods sake this guy stapled his balls together on national television! I don't think wearing a shirt that says homo on it should be such a big deal, it is funny and if his agent was not offended I don't think any one else should be either.

Here's whats for lunch

Mini spinach puffs and a fresh cucumber salad will have you dreaming of summer. This meal is so light and refreshing but truly delicious. Small pieces of puff pastry stuffed with a spinach and feta cheese mixture will just melt in your mouth. Cucumber salad with fresh mint and a lemon vinaigrette will give a nice balance to the richness of the puff pastry. It is a healthy and refreshing meal that will get you through your day. Enjoy!



Ingredients:
1 sheet of puff pastry cut into squares
1 package of frozen spinach thawed
1/2 cup feta cheese
1 cucumber sliced thin
1/4 cup olive oil
juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons of chopped fresh mint
salt and pepper

Preparation:

Spinach puffs
combine the spinach and feta cheese. Sprinkle in a little pepper. Put 1 teaspoon of the spinach mixture into the middle of a puff pastry square. Fold the square into a triangle and pinch the ends closed with a fork. Bake for 15 minutes in a 350 degree oven until golden brown.

Cucumber Salad
whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a medium sized bowl. Add sliced cucumbers to the Lemon vinaigrette and toss together. Add sliced mint and toss again. (be sure not to put the mint in the lemon vinaigrette it will turn brown and get bitter.)

Morning Snack

This mornings pick me up is bananas and peanut butter, it is a simple thing to make and will only take 2 minutes. All you have to do is peel a banana and cut it into slices, take two tablespoons of peanut butter and heat it up in the microwave for 30 seconds. Pour the peanut butter over the sliced bananas and enjoy! If you want to add a little crunch to this snack you can put in a few unsalted peanuts or a handful of granola, it will add another layer of flavor and will give you a little bit of crunch in every bite. It is a great snack to tide you over until lunch.

Daily recap

• My version of cold apple pie is the perfect morning snack!

• Will Sanjaya make it through the results showon tonight's "American Idol?" Tune in to FOX tonight at 9:00 to find out.

• Sometimes you want a light ant healthy lunch, my recipe for a warm pasta saladwill leave you satisfied and ready for the rest of your day. I hope you try it and enjoy it!

• What do you do when it is laundry day? Try to hide from your friends of course! It may be a little embarrasing but when you walk down stairs in a clean bath robe it is a lot better than your friends seeing you in old sweats and stained sweatshirts.

• Simon gets in trouble again, but this time it was not intentional. He claims he was not rolling his eyes at Chris Richardson for giving a shout out to his friends at Virginia Tech, he was just rolling his eyes at Chris' performance.

Here's whats for lunch

Pasta with Fresh mozzarella and cherry tomatoes is a delicious and healthy lunch. Pasta can be very heavy and very filling but this dish is very light and can be enjoyed warm or cold. I use penne pasta and mix it with chunks of fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil. I toss the whole dish with a little bit of garlic infused extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. It is my quick and easy version of warm pasta salad. Try this recipe out and enjoy!






Ingredients:
1/2 a box penne rigate
1/2 container cherry tomatoes rinsed and cut in half
1/2 a ball fresh mozzarella cut into cubes
1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove of garlic whole
juice of 1 lemon
salt and pepper
5 basil leaves torn apart into small pieces

Preparation:
Cook pasta according to package directions. Heat up the olive oil with the clove of garlic until it is warm. (be careful not to burn the garlic). Drain pasta and add into a large bowl, add split tomatoes. Whisk olive oil,lemon juice, salt and pepper into a small bowl then pour over warm pasta. Combine all ingredients together then add in basil leaves. Toss once again and enjoy!

Morning snack

This mornings snack is simple to make and is very refreshing. Apples and honey is the perfect sweet snack to get you through until lunch. I skipped breakfast this morning and wanted to eat something small before I ate my lunch. I went through the fridge to see what I had and found a nice crispy apple, I wanted to make it a little bit sweeter so I drizzled some honey on top of it. In order to make it a little tart and crunchy I threw in some walnuts and dried cranberries. It was my own version of a cold apple pie and it was delicious. Try it and I guarantee it will satisfy your sweet tooth but won't make you to full. Enjoy!

Here's whats for lunch

Here is an all time easy and classic dish to make. The pita pizza is a nice stretch from the regular greasy slice of pizza. Pita Pizza is easy to make on your own and is much healthier. I like to make mine a little fancy but just like any regular pizza you can create your own toppings and make it just the way you want. It can be as simple as a regular cheese and tomato pizza or as fancy as sliced pears and brie. I like my pizza a little tangy in order to even out the sweetness of the pita bread. I top my pizza with olive oil, Parmesan cheese,oregano, thyme, salt and pepper. I bake it in the oven at 350 degrees for 5 minutes until it is golden brown. The olive oil cheese and herb mixture bakes into the bread and turns it into my own version of focaccia bread. I top my pizza with caramelized onions, goat cheese, and fresh parsley. The ingredients are simple but the outcome is unbelievably delicious. Try to invent your own version of a pita pizza and I guarantee you will be pleasantly surprised.

Goat Cheese and Caramelized onion pizza.
Ingredients:
1 round of pita bread
2 tablespoons of olive oil
2tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon of dried oregano
1 teaspoon of dried thyme
1/4 cup of crumbled goat cheese
1 medium onion cut into slices
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
pinch of crushed red pepper (optional)
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley

Preparation:
take the pita bread and drizzle the top with olive oil. Sprinkle on a little bit of salt and pepper, oregano, and thyme. Bake in an oven or toaster oven for 5 minutes until golden brown then set bread aside. Heat a small pan on medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil then add sliced onions into pan. Let the onions cook on medium heat for 10 minutes, add the sugar to the onion mixture and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Sprinkle salt and pepper onto the onions and mix together. Take the baked pita round and top with the crumbled goat cheese, add caramelized onions on top of the goat cheese then sprinkle the fresh parsley on top of the whole pizza. Cut into wedges and enjoy!

Here's whats for lunch

When it is cold and rainy out I want to eat something warm and comforting. Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches are a very comforting food. They are filled with gooey mozzarella cheese, tangy tomato sauce, and fried chicken, whats not to like. The only problem is after eating one of these sandwiches you feel like going to sleep for hours. It ways you down and leaves you lethargic, but I have a little twist on the classic favorite that won't way you down. My version of the traditional Chicken Parmesan Sandwich gets a fresh twist. Italian bread stuffed with grilled chicken,tomato sauce,fresh mozzarella cheese, red onions, and basil is a perfect twist on the Italian classic. It is a filling yet satisfying meal that won't way you down. It is easy to make and will leave you satisfied but not to stuffed. Enjoy!

Ingredients:
1/4 of an Italian loaf split in half
1 chicken breast
1/4 of a red onion sliced thin
1/4 cup of tomato sauce
1/2 a tomato sliced thin
4 slices of fresh mozzarella cheese
5 basil leaves chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper

Preparation:

put a little bit of olive oil on the chicken breasts and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until fully cooked through, or bake in the oven at 375 degrees for 10 minutes or until cooked through. After chicken is cooked set aside. Take the Italian bread and brush with olive oil then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon the tomato sauce onto the bread and spread evenly. Put the sliced tomato in an even layer on one side of the bread. Add the onions,mozzarella cheese, and basil leaves in an even layer on top of the tomatoes. Slice the chicken breast into thin strips and add on top of the basil leaves. Brush the outside of the bread with a little bit of olive oil then place into the 375 degree oven just until the sauce heats up and the cheese melts.

Here's whats for lunch

I create my own version of the Italian appetizer bruschetta. Mix the tomatoes, onions, goat cheese, olive oil, basil, and mozzarella cheese, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Cut the French bread in half and hollow out the bread with a spoon. Take the tomato mixture and spread it evenly into the middle of the bread. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes and enjoy! This will become your new favorite version of bruschetta. Heating up the ingredients helps the goat cheese and mozzarella cheese melt together and surround the tomato mixture. It is so creamy and unbelievably delicious!

Ingredients:

1 tomato
1/4 of an onion
2 teaspoons of goat cheese
1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese
4-5 leaves of basil
3 tablespoons of olive oil
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
1 loaf French or Italian bread
salt and pepper to taste

Pam and Tommy together or not?

On again or off again? Pamela Anderson needs to make up her mind. After she split from Kid Rock, she started hanging out with Tommy Lee again. There were reports that they were thinking about getting back together, but know she says she just wants to be friends. Pamela wants to be civil with ex rocker husband Tommy Lee. She knows the he adores her and their two kids Brandon and Dylan ( Hmmmm...... 90210 fan or just a coincidence?) and wants to be friends with Tommy Lee for the sake of their children. They are spotted together all the time having intimate lunches with their two sons and are always seen at their soccer games together MAKING OUT!!! I don't understand it, but I guess they have to do whatever is best for the kids!