Lemon garlic pasta with shrimp

The last few nights taking shots of my food was overridden by hungry people, places to be etc. But it was actually some delightful chicken, black bean and corn fajitas, and a nice salmon/wild rice dinner. Tonight's meal I was not so sure about. I've seen these type of recipes before and thought it sounded nice and light for a summer's evening, but never wanted to really eat them for the lack of sauce. But I will most definately be adding this to my regular meals. It was so easy AND delish! These were the ingredients we were supposed to eat:

whole wheat pasta

shrimp

garlic clove

EVOO - 1/2 T

asparagus

green beans

I sauteed the garlic for just a minute in the oil, added the juice from a lemon, some fresh basil and parsley, lemon pepper and salt. Tossed it all together and I didn't even MISS the parmesan! (or white sauce for that matter.) It really was sooooo good.

Spinach Salad

before your eyes: last night's dinner. Spinach salad with canadian bacon, turkey, chopped red peppers and light BYU ranch dressing with a whole wheat roll (er, bread) on the side. HUGE salad and delish with those sweet peppers. Ry had also added mushrooms and cheese to his. As we were preparing the big salads, Ry said, "what are the kids gonna eat". . . which brings us to the kid-friendly version: a turkey roll up -- with the same ingredients -- only hand-held for dipping in the ranch. They really ate it up well!

Wild Rice

I have turned over a new leaf! (again.) I've gone a whole day and a half on this cleanse period for the new Noni Fit line and I'm feeling great. I have no desire for sugary things that will only give me headaches and extra pounds. (of course, I can say that now that I've had more than my fill over 2 week vacation/Valentine's day.) But for this week, I am doing something I've never done before -- eating a menu that's been lined out for me, exactly. I never thought I would like to do that because of the no freedom thing -- but it's kind of nice not to have to think about what's for dinner. or breakfast, , , or lunch. Anyway last night I discovered something divine. Wild Rice. This is the only kind of rice that is less points (according to WW) and the rice they recommend for the menu since it is a complex carb. It was sooooo tasty even just plain. loved it. a less pretty picture of Ryan: mid-devour, but I think I will report on the main meals we eat this week, just for kicks.