Monday, April 28, 2014

Sun-dried Tomato, Mushroom and Artichoke Creamy Pasta

I love this yummy recipe! I feel like you can do anything you want with this, the sauce itself is to die for, reheats well throughout the week.

Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 package of baby bellas, quartered
  • 2 tsp of pre-cut garlic in the jar
  • 4 oz of chopped sundried tomatoes
  • 2 cups of Vegetable broth
  • 1 can of artichokes
  • 1/2 sweet onion diced
  • 1 tsp of red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp of Herbs de Provance
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 
  • 1 package of linguini
  • Corn Starch as needed
Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil on medium-high heat, add onions and garlic - and saute until onions are translucent.
  2. Add the quartered mushrooms and artichokes towards the end of saute.
  3. Heat the 2 cups of vegetable broth in a separate pan. Once heated add the broth to the skillet - continue to cook the vegetables in the vegetable broth on medium heat until the mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes absorb some of the broth and the broth reduces. Add half and half, heavy cream and bring to boil just for a short moment. Add Parmesan cheese and cook the sauce, stirring, for a couple of minutes, on low-medium heat until the cheese melts.
  4. Add Corn Starch to thicken sauce slightly. Whisk continuously until dissolved.
  5. Keep whisking and add red pepper flakes, Herbs de Provance - keep whisking.
  6. Cook linguini al dente according to the package instruction.
  7. Drain and than add to the sauce and toss with tongs.

Sunday, April 13, 2014

New Pizza Recipe!!

My son's top request is pizza and beets! Today we tried a new recipe.

Pesto, Sausage and Red Pepper Pizza!

Use your favorite dough!

Pan cook or grill 1 Basil n Garlic Chicken Sausage (Whole Foods)

Pre sauté red peppers in olive oil until al dente.

Once your stone is ready:

- Spread pesto on bottom layer of dough
- Place cooked chicken sausage throughout pizza
- Disburse red peppers on pizza
- add mozzarella 
- add Parmesan 

Once finished cooking add fresh spinach and drizzle with good balsamic (the thicker version)

Enjoy!

Happy Family Day!!!

Two years ago today we were in Korea and attending the Prayer Ceremony and packing to bring Cy back to the US and in our lives forever. I remember like it was yesterday. I feel lucky, during our time we met some amazing families while we were there that were so supportive and helped make the process smooth. In between the joy I feel that I made life long friends. We are so blessed everyday that Cy is our son and he is the funnest kid!

Rochester, MN over Christmas! Loving the Bounce houses!
2013, I love this picture with his Bear.

First week home from Korea!


CY'S LOVES:
Bear! He received it as a gift from his Foster family on his 100 day celebration in Korea and Bear is his right hand buddy! We don't leave home without i!
Tea
Music
Carrots (now that Elsa, from Frozen, has shown him the way)
Brussel Sprouts
Daddy's sauteed Collard Greens and Kale
Trains
Chicken
Noodles
Lightning McQueen and Mater Matchbox cars
Oriental Flavored Ramen
Batman
TV's -> Pretty much any Disney movie from Faries to the Incredibles!
Loves wearing jeans 24/7
Chocolate!!!! 
Current Activities: Soccer and Dance
Friends: Yosh, Atikus, Cousin Owen, Helena and Niah (neighbors), Jackson, Eddison
 School: Primrose in Fort Collins, CO

TRIPS

In the first two years we have traveled a lot with Cy. 
California to visit family
Florida for Aunt Jill and Uncle Eric's wedding
Minnesota to visit Grandma and Grandpa Nelson
Hawaii with Grandma Irene
Weekend in Beaver Creek, CO

I look forward to many more local and a far adventures with our family!