Ya Know, Food.

I have to say, this healthy eating thing is really not so bad.  I've had so much fun experimenting with different ingredients and cooking techniques.

I saw a variation of this one on Pinterest, but made it my own.

I started by making a handmade whole wheat fettucini.

Next, I pureed 2 avocados with lemon juice, fresh basil, a handful of arugula leaves, crushed red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
I sauteed some peppers and onions and added them to the cooked pasta and avocado cream.

 Seriously, if you're looking for a legit foodgasm without the guilt--EAT THIS SAUCE IMMEDIATELY.

I also made these cake pops and cupcakes for a women's networking luncheon I attended on Monday, so that was fun :)

 Last night for dinner we had broiled tilapia.  To spruce it up, I made a mixture of shredded Parm, lemon zest, salt, and pepper and added it to the top of the fish.

I broiled it for approximately 8 minutes, or until the cheese was golden brown and bubbly and the fish was just cooked through.

 

Next, I blanched some asparagus.

For those who do not know what "blanch" means: Add fresh asparagus to boiling, salted water for about 2 minutes-not allowing them to get too soft.  Next, put the asparagus into ice water to instantly stop the cooking-sealing the green color and crispy texture.

Next, I put the asparagus into a baking dish coated with olive oil, salt and pepper and grated some more parm over the top.  I then put this under the broiler for just a few minutes until, again, the cheese was golden and melted.

  I also squeezed some fresh lemon juice over the whole plate. Just because I'm eating healthy doesn't mean a girl doesn't need some cheese every so often, darn it.