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An eternal optimist, always wearing a smile. Must haves: sunshine, fitness (jogging, weight training, & CrossFit), reading, good food, writing, music, and fun with family and friends.

In The Mood to Cook….

Today is Saturday and my day off.  Rarely do I cook on Saturdays, but for some reason this afternoon, I felt like putting my apron on and stepping into the kitchen.  What’s taken ahold of me?  Oh my!  I have no idea!

I did my standard grocery shopping, with only one new item on the list.  Before the groceries were put away, I already started prepping one dish.  I ended up  cooking a hodge-podge of whatever came to mind.  Maybe I cooked because of the extra day off and I don’t want to cook on Sunday and Monday too.  I can’t say for sure, all I know is that my family was thrilled that both ovens were working on a Saturday and they were not ordering from a take out menu. Here is what I cooked…

Ha! Ha! This doesn't apply to me today.
Ha! Ha! This doesn’t apply to me today.
I can't get enough of the green and leafy! Kale in one pot and Broccolini in the other.
I can’t get enough of the green and leafy! Kale in one pot and Broccolini in the other.
Cabbage! Green and purple!
Cabbage! Green and purple!
Bourbon seasoned boneless chicken breast
Bourbon seasoned boneless chicken breast
Pre-cooked carrots, potatoes, and chicken sausage
Pre-cooked carrots, potatoes, and chicken sausage
Hot and fresh out of the oven! Smells good!
Hot and fresh out of the oven! Smells good!
$1.09 for fresh pizza dough at Shoprite.
$1.09 for fresh pizza dough at Shoprite.
I love my son's facial expression as he watches his dad prep the dough. Too cute!
I love my son’s facial expression as he watches his dad prep the dough. Too cute!
Tailor is so happy to get his hands on the dough!
Tailor is so happy to get his hands on the dough!
...and now for some mozzarella cheese...
…and now for some mozzarella cheese…
Me spreading the sauce.
Me spreading the sauce.
All ready for the oven.
All ready for the oven.
After 20 minutes in the oven, this pizza was delicious!!
After 20 minutes in the oven, this pizza was delicious!!
Chocolate chip cookies!
Chocolate chip cookies!

Have a fabulous weekend!

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4 responses to “In The Mood to Cook….”

  1. shawnrjones12 Avatar
    shawnrjones12

    That all looks so delicious! You have really inspired me to cook today! lol I am getting dressed and off to the market! lol

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    1. lexa Avatar
      lexa

      Lol! Thanks. Mmm! You are near some of the best markets for fresh produce and healthy food items…. What’s on the vegan menu for tonight? 🙂

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      1. shawnrjones12 Avatar
        shawnrjones12

        Hopefully a restaurant! LOL!!!!!!

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        1. lexa Avatar
          lexa

          I hear ya! There is nothing better than fine dining and someone else cleaning up the mess. ;))

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