Best Meatloaf EVA!

DO NOT be intimidated by the length of the recipe.  This is SO easy.  Literally takes 10 minutes to prep...do not take shortcuts with tomato sauce (no Ragu, get a can of plain tomato sauce) and make your own sauce (it's worth it).

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/barbeque-meat-loaf-recipe/index.html

Yoga

So I'm SO excited to have found a really good program on Time Warner Cable's OnDemand Sports Channel...yoga at home.  I considered getting a yoga DVD because every time I think I'll join a class, I don't.  I think about getting back into yoga, and think, and think.  So today, no excuses!  Started up the program, laid out the mat and boom, 45 minutes later a decent workout!  So, you don't have to pay for a class, buy a DVD, figure in when and where the class will be in your schedule.  Your time, your way.  You can even use a large towel and not even get a mat!  Just do it.  Whatever "it" is...no excuses.

Chicken w Rotel

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cans of mild chile Rotel

Use a 13x9 pan.  Season the breasts with salt and peppers.  Coat with olive oil.  Pour both cans of Rotel over all breasts.  Turn after 30 minutes.  Leave for another 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Cook for 15 minutes, turn breasts.  Cook additional 10 minutes.  Sprinkles Mexican style shredded cheese over each breast.  Broil for 2 minutes. 

I made brown rice with chicken broth.  Served chicken over rice and spooned some drippings from the pan.  

What to do with all those dang egg hunt treasures

What to do with all those eggs chock full of protein?  Here you go!  I added peppers to mine for some interesting kick...

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/deviled-eggs-recipe/index.html

Easy Peesy Pot Roast

I went to my grocery store and found a big ole piece of beef on sale.  It was discounted, and was the last day to purchase before the date expired...hence I got it super cheap!  I seasoned it, simply.  Added beef broth and popped it in the slow cooker and walked away!  I'll make fragrant rice and gravy, but remember...PROTEIN FIRST!

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sandra-lee/pot-roast-with-roasted-root-vegetables-recipe/reviews/index.html

A day signaling renewal

Easter takes on a new meaning when your youngest child is 16.  It used to be egg hunts, baskets, stuffed bunnies, and a huge dinner with lots of family.  In retrospect, it stressed me out beyond recognition.  As I move into the new phase of my life, I seek out ways to bring calm and peace into my life. 

On this day, I challenge you to find one thing to examine, restructure and renew.  My challenge is to break down my week into days, scheduling tasks daily.  What is most difficult for me is procrastination.  What ends up happening is, I have tasks that need to be performed.  I look at the ENTIRE task and am so overwhelmed, I cannot begin.  I freeze.  Another issue of mine is, I must complete a task once I start.  This ties into the procrastination, and ultimately not getting tasks complete.  I'm going to plan out my weeks on a daily basis; doing small tasks each day instead of ALL tasks in one day.  This also includes my dinner menus.  I will shop weekly, and then set up the upcoming menu based on what I purchased.  So my renewal is to kinder to my mind, and find ways to calm myself by making molehills out of mountains.

Since it's a family day I'm opting for a short and sweet entry.  But, renewal of a daunting situation in your life a huge undertaking.  Today's blog maybe be small, but your task is huge.  Don't be discouraged if success isn't instant...nothing in life worth having is easy.

Little balls of heaven

Made these a few days ago.  Husband looks at me and said "you can make these everyday.  I will eat them on bread, rice, noodles, plain, anything, anytime anywhere."  I chuckled.  They are SO easy and will be inhaled rather quickly.  Next time I'll double the recipe and hope for leftovers!

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bbq-mini-meatballs-recipe/index.html