Linguini with Toasted Almonds & Grilled Aspargus

Well "winner winner chicken dinner"!!!!!! This was a tasty meatless dinner choice and could easily be made with regular pasta if the non-gluten individual is seeking extra gluten (some of my family members, my little brother, insist on having what they call 'gluten deficiency' where one must eat as much gluten as possible). Nonetheless I digress, tonight's yummy pasta dish would be enjoyed by all!!!!

Makes 4 Servings
Ingredients:
1/2 pound (8oz) of gluten free linguini (I used GF Fettuccini)
1/4 cup slivered toasted almonds slices or pine nuts*
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup parmesan cheese or Soy alternative (I am watching my fats, so I sprinkled some on top for the look, but didn't want a lot of cheese)
1 teaspoon lemon pepper (McCormick makes a lemon pepper grinder now!!!)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Fresh Asparagus
Pam cooking spray

THREE EASY STEPS (Perfect for busy folks)
1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add salt liberally (I used very little and it came out fine). Add pasta and cook until done, following package directions
2. While pasta is cooking, prep the asparagus by lightly spraying a skillet pan/sauté pan. Clean asparagus and lightly coat with spray and season liberally with the lemon pepper seasoning.
3. Drain the linguini and toss with toasted almonds, parsley, parmesan cheese, lemon pepper, and olive oil.
SERVE IMMEDIATELY.

*Toasting almonds: Heat oven to 325 degrees and in a thin layer place the almonds on a baking tray (don't coat with Pam). Bake for 5 minutes and check for browning. Bake 3-5 more minutes checking on color of nuts. Some nuts will take more time.

Seasoned Tilapia with Roasted Veggies

Good evening to all of those excited to see my first recipe of my project!

*DISCLAIMER* I apologize for inaccurate terminology.....I will get better, promise!!!

 Tonight's recipe is actually not out of the cookbook because I have not made it to the grocery store (going tomorrow); however if you love fish and roasted vegetables then please make this!

This dinner is all the comforts of your mom's home-cooked dinners when you were a child. Feel free to use your favorite spices to season the fish! I chose Tilapia because it is one of the healthier fish to eat.

Prep Time: 10min
Cook Time: 25-30min (potatoes), 10-12min (fish)

Ingredients:
Tilapia, 4-5oz
Seasoning of choice, to taste
Pam cooking spray (olive oil)
Carrots
Potatoes
Onion

Season Tilapia fillet and let it rest. Prep vegetables by placing them in a mixing bowl and spraying a thin coat of Pam cooking spray and adding your favorite seasonings (I used paprika, garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, and oregano). Place in a sprayed baking dish at 350 degrees. During the last 10-12min of baking time begin cooking the Tilapia. Spray a thin coat of Pam in a sauté pan and turn on heat to Medium/High. Cook fish until cooked thoroughly (I noticed the fish needed a little more moisture so I used a little water to allow it to cook evenly).

 

 

 

 

 

I'M BACK!!!!!

I am going to go out on a limb and start fresh....I am getting bored with the regular meals I am making and trying to get excited about eating healthy because I am getting my life back!!!! With that being said, I have decided to pick up where I left off last and get some inspiration from a Gluten Free Cookbook written and published by Carol Fenster. If anyone has every used her recipes and can offer some advice I would greatly appreciate it. I know I don't have that many fans but maybe I will gain a few over the next 12 months or so!!!!!

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