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February 2, 2015

Baked Chicken Parmesan


 A simple weeknight dinner is just minutes away with this Baked Chicken Parmesan. Let your oven do all the work!

Happy Monday! I’m currently writing this as my husband is shouting at the TV in the other room (Super Bowl*).  This is what we had for dinner tonight with a side of garlic bread a big ole salad.  I think it’d go well with creamed spinach too but I didn’t have the time.  Casey is too nervous to eat dinner…I on the other hand enjoyed it and my son freaked out because I put marinara sauce on his chicken.. So, it was a typical Sunday night….. How awesome was that surprise performance from Missy Elliot at halftime? I swear that MADE MY YEAR.

*Updated PATS WON so he stopped shouting.

Baked Chicken Parmesan- recipe on Shutterbean.com

This recipe comes from a new cookbook I’m obsessed with the– Sheet Pan Suppers Cookbook, by Molly Gilbert.  It’s a whole cookbook for hands-off meals straight from the oven.  Umm SCHYEAH!! Let all the oven do the work so you don’t have to!  This is exactly what we need to start the week with.

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Panko crusted Chicken Parm….and it’s BAKED and it was so easy!  I have two servings leftover that I’ll probably sandwich between some grilled buttery/garlic focaccia this week. But, who am I kidding?? It’s Monday and I’m probably going to come home from work and eat it cold… standing over the kitchen counter with a fork while I fix something for my family for dinner.

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February 1, 2015

And I Quote:

Choose your own adventure // shuterbean

Don't forget to look up // shutterbean

My husband is really funny // shutterbean

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January 31, 2015

My Everyday Life: Week 5

Here’s what this week looked like:

Still testing out the Fujifilm X100S (rented from Borrow Lenses)

Taken with my iPhone:

My Everyday Life: Week 5

Taken with the Fuji.  I’m really enjoying the quality and it’s been easy to pop into my purse.

I’ve been looking at this camera because I want to play around more with fixed lenses.

My Everyday Life: Week 5

I always think of the joke by Mitch Hedberg Double Tree joke when I see two trees together.

My Everyday Life: Week 5

Winter shadows.

My Everyday Life: Week 5

Those sliders I made were bomb dot com.

My Everyday Life: Week 5

Meal prep this week included tuna salad, butternut squash soup, roasted broccoli, caesar salad prep and a reset button salad situation.

My Everyday Life: Week 5

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January 30, 2015

I love lists, Friday!

I LOVE LISTS FRIDAY!

  1. It’s amazing what a little gold spray paint can do!
  2. This unsubstantiated theory of what may have happened between Adnan & Jay is good!
  3. This is my life.  Especially #2 & 11
  4. The Evolution of Diet – interesting read
  5. Some of these theater experiences are crazy.
  6. You have no idea how excited these cookies make me!!
  7. Some of the most emotional moments in the show Parenthood. Did you watch last night??!
  8. NACHO TIPS!!! 
  9. Cooper is learning about good deeds in school. Here are ways to pay it forward.
  10. Books read on the subway.
  11. Excuse me while I stare at these Fried Chicken Wings.…sigh….
  12. How to pick the right plant for your space.
  13. On Nine Years of Marriage. Loved this.
  14. Walnut Chicken. So cute/so random.
  15. I am jealous of Molly’s frosting skills.
  16. Why are vending machines so popular in Japan?
  17. What a cute idea for Valentine’s Day!
  18. How to avoid Gossip. Good tips, HJH!
  19. We take mini vacations as parents all the time. This made me laugh.
  20. What your email address says about you. So many LOLs on this one.
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January 28, 2015

Super Bowl Food Brainstorm!

Superbowl Food Ideas from Shutterbean.com

The big game is coming up. Let’s talk about the FOOD of the big game, shall we?

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January 28, 2015

Greek Lamb Sliders

Greek Lamb Sliders with a whipped feta sauce & a Greek salad relish. Check out more at Shutterbean.com

Here’s a contender for your Super Bowl party. Greek Lamb Sliders!

Greek Lamb Sliders // shutterbean

We make a lemon/herb feta spread, a Greek Salad Relish and char some lamb burgers and sandwich it a lllll together to make a cute little slider.  That means you can totally have two…or three…

Greek Lamb Sliders // shutterbean

It like a gyro meets burger and it’s freaking delicious.  Now if you’ll excuse me, I have a game to not watch and some sliders to scarf down.

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January 26, 2015

Smoked Salmon Ramen

Smoked Salmon Ramen- a quick way to fancy up packaged ramen!  Check out more at Shutterbean.com

I find the most food inspiration when someone else cooks for me. That’s why I love going to my friend Leslie’s house.  She’s beyond confident in the kitchen and she always comes up with such amazing combinations out of the most modest ingredients. It feels like a real treat; she makes me always feel welcome.  She also introduced me to the hot smoked sockeye salmon from Trader Joe’s and I’m forever grateful.

Smoked Salmon Ramen // shutterbean

She made me smoked salmon ramen back in December and I was instantly hooked. It takes a tiny bit of finesse to get the egg just right but on my second attempt, it was absolute perfection.

Smoked Salmon Ramen // shutterbean

Just a few additions can really enhance a package of ramen. Spinach, smoked salmon, a little bit of sea kelp seasoning (or furikake if you have it) and a runny egg makes for a wonderfully quick meal– perfect for Mondays! You’re just three minutes away from deliciousness.  Promise me you’ll add sriracha?

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