I overheard somebody call these the dog days of summer. Everyone's seeking solace in air-conditioned havens, myself included. You think I'm going to heat up my kitchen? Don't think so. It's been lunchmeat and cereal city over here. For a while.
But my belly is hungry, and getting tired of mediocre meals. So in one simultaneous move, I cranked the AC on full blast and turned on the stove.
The only thing to survive in my herb garden this year is a basil plant. Apparently this particular plant loves the drought and 100+ temperatures. In fact, it's going pretty strong. If it looks droopy I just water it and it perks right up.
This was inspired by leftover spinach that needs to be eaten soon. No, I can't eat another freaking salad. Was going to make a pesto but I also had cream cheese to use up. So I changed the plan a little, with great success.
I give you, this.
Okay, I'm not a food photographer.
Please, it tastes much better than it looks.
Have you seen that cooking creme? It's like that, but better.
Heat up your skillet to medium-high heat, salt & pepper your chicken, throw it in the pan and cook it until it's done.
Meanwhile, bust out your little tiny food processor that's cracked and old but still works.
Add to it:
1/2 block of softened cream cheese (or neufchatel cheese)
a splash of milk
a dash of garlic powder
1/4 c. shredded parmesan cheese
1 handful each of fresh basil and spinach leaves
as much pepper as you like
Process that until it's relatively smooth, and pour it into the pan. Remove it from heat, and toss with your favorite gf pasta.
Then have ice cream for dessert, kuz it's just too darn hot not to.
1 comment:
I don't care if the picture isn't professional...this looks GOOD! Whenever it's hot out, I get lazy and don't want to slave around in the kitchen over the stove. But like you, I get tired of mediocre meals. This type of dish is perfect because it tastes like it took a lot longer to make than it did! :)
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