Thursday, August 19, 2010

Healthy Eggplant Parmesagn

Super Simple Eggplant Parmesagn this morning. While there is a lot going on with this dish. It is super simple in execution. :)

1 med. Eggplant
1 med Spaghetti Squash
2 eggs
1 Tbsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp Oregano
1/4 cup grated parmesagn cheese
2 Tbsp additional grated parm
2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 jar spaghetti sauce (you can use homemade if you like)
3 cloves garlic, mashed and chopped. (optional)
3 Tbsp chopped onion (optional)



Preheat oven to 350. Cut spaghetti squash in half lenthwise, scoop out seeds. place wire rack in roasting pan, put water in the pan, just to the rack. Place squash, cut side down, on rack. Bake for 1 hour. Scoop out and place "spaghetti" in a serving dish, or clean pan for idividual plating.



Combine eggs, garlic powder, oregano and 1/4 cup parmesagn cheese. Beat well, Peel eggplant and slice into 1/2 inch round slices. Heat olive oil in skillet, but don't allow it to smoke. Dip eggplant in egg mixture. Place in hot skillet and cook over medium heat until golden on both sides flipping as needed.



in Saucepan, heat spaghetti sauce. If you use a jarred sauce rather than your own, add chopped garlic, onions to enhance the flavor.



To plate: place about 1 cup of spaghetti squash on a plate, top with eggplant, spoon sauce over it to your liking and sprinkle with additional parm.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Yumm factor 10... Mimosa Chicken Tenders

Memosa Chicken Tenders




4 chicken breast or 1 pound chicken tenders
1/2 cup orange juice
1 fresh peach, chopped
1/2 cup rasberries
1/2 cup white wine
Non Stick Spray

Spray skillet with non stick spray. Put on stove over high heat. When skillet is hot, place chicken in hot skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add juice, peach and raspberries, Cover and simmer until the chicken is done. Remove chicken and set aside. Using a wooden spoon scrape the bits of fruit and chicken from the bottom of the pan. Add wine and deglaze until thickend, serve glaze over chicken.