Carne Bistec

I started my week of SkinnyTaste meals with Carne Bistec. I used basmati rice, and it was the perfect choice! I almost used jasmine, but I think this was a much better choice (it's the kind you get at Indian restaurants)

It was really easy to make, I did however substitute a small can of tomato sauce, for actual tomatoes. My husband does not like chunks of tomato at all. I went pretty heavy on the cumin and garlic powder, but did not measure them. I went more by smell.

It smelled so good I couldn't wait to eat it...I almost forgot a picture, and had to get a picture of my leftovers, so please excuse the cheap tupperware. My husband really liked it, his only complaint was that there was too much onion. I used about half of a big yellow onion. I thought it was the perfect amount.

The rice took about 15 minutes to cook, and the rest only took about 8 minutes. It was very quick. I am so excited for tomorrows Cinco de Mayo dinner, the lime shrimp avocado salad...I am also making Mango Margaritas, with fresh pureed mango! YUM!

ST Dinner Challenge!

I have decided that for the next 7 days, every dinner I make will be from Skinny Taste. I generally eat leftovers from the night before at lunch. And I will have oatmeal and fruit for breakfast.

I am really hoping I can find all the things I need for these recipes at the commissary. I should be able to, but there are a few things I am not too sure about. I also hope the interstate to get me there will reopen by then. I prefer not to take the access roads if they have much water on them. Hopefully this rain will stop so it will stop flooding! This is the actual road he had to take today to get to base...

I looked up the recipes while hubby was home and showed him pictures to make sure he would eat everything, since he is super picky. He doesn't like most vegetables, and isn't too big on rice, and just doesn't like anything that looks healthy. Silly boy.

So far I have planned as the main dishes..

Tuesday Night : Carne Bistec
Wednesday Night: Dijon Pork Chops  (I am not a big pork fan, but this looks pretty good)
Thursday Night: Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad Good for Cinco de Mayo!
Friday Night: Chicken Rollatini with Prosciutto and Cheese
Saturday Night: Coconut Chicken with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
Sunday Night: Sicilian Rice Ball Casserole
Monday Night: Chicken and White Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Salsa Verde

I will make sure to take pictures of everything, and write up my own little review on it! I am really hoping I can get my husband to enjoy this stuff, and start making these kinds of healthy meals every night!

I am feeling pretty sick today, so no running or anything today. I think I may be getting my first post-partum period or something. Ugh, feel like crud! It's been a pretty boring day overall. Just cleaned house a little, rested, and then worked on this weeks meal plan and grocery list.

Thankfully tomorrow is trash day, so today I get to clean out my fridge and freezer, and start fresh with new groceries tomorrow! I always love Monday nights for that very reason. I love having a cleaned out fridge.

Baby is fussing, guess all this talk of food is making him hungry!