Back to Work Sunday After the #Readathon Dinner

I was sitting here playing around on the computer just before we decided to start cooking dinner when I told John I was trying NOT to read anymore today. He looked at me like I was crazy. I LOVE my husband! Looking for something quick and easy!

Grilled Pork with Garlic Lime Sauce

Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa

And the rest of the 2009 Dutch Henry Rose I wouldn’t let John finish last night

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2011 April Readathon Dinner

John is a great #readathon supporter…making sure I’m well fed and taking care of the clean up afterwards.

Okay, I admin started with one of his Pama Flora Dora’s….probably shouldn’t have but they really are irresistible.

Grilled Chicken Thighs

Fettuccine Alfredo

Grilled Carrots

2008 Dutch Henry Rose
Okay, I had one glass and I forbid John from drinking any more of it because it was absolutely fabulous. Saving the rest for tomorrow…after I wake up.

Chocolate!!!!!

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Grilled Chicken Thighs

This is one of our favorite quick, week night dinners

yield: Makes 6 servings

Dark meat stands up nicely to bold Asian flavors.

 

ingredients

• 3/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons chopped peeled fresh ginger
• 4 large garlic cloves, chopped

• 12 skinless boneless chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)

• Sticky Rice
• Seasoned Nori Wrappers

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preparation

Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic in large bowl. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.

Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Add chicken to marinade; toss to coat. Let marinate at room temperature 15 minutes. Brush grill with oil. Grill chicken until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.

Wrap grilled chicken with the Sticky Rice in Seasoned Nori Wrappers .

Read More http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Grilled-Chicken-Thighs-238540#ixzz1J53AyShz

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Late Getting Home from Work Weeknight Dinner

John  is still at work so I want something super quick for dinner tonight.

Using the leftover Asian BBQ sauce from Sunday’s meal. This time over portabella mushroom caps which I will grill on the grill pan.

Serving with Fettuccine with Lemon Cheese Sauce…this is a new recipe that I haven’t tried before. I like that it calls for spinach (or I can substitute any of the greens that we are luckily getting from the CSA right now).

UPDATE: After making this, I thought it was just so...so. Liked the citrus and the greens but the pasta got gummy when the cream cheese cooled a little. Will probably try an alfredo style sauce but add greens and/or citrus to it to give it a little different flair.

Drinking 2009 Fritz Winery Estate Rosé - #wine http://cellartracker.com/w?915260 #noumena12_dining

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