Domestic Maiden Voyage

Welcome to A domesti-cupcake!

As far as the cooking posts, you'll notice I'm going to be cooking from this book a LOT.

You see, its painfully simple, AND a healthy alternative to the classics that David and I like. I'm attempting to cook at least 3 healthy meals a week. {because those other days? I eat like I have the metabolism of a 12 year old boy}

Set the scene:

Music:

Broken Bells, The High Road

Sipping while cooking:

Robert Mondavi Private selection Merlot

{I don't know if this is a smart pairing, but it I'm easy to please!}

On the Menu:

{aka:David's only option}

Grilled Chicken Parmigiano

Serves 4

What you'll need:

~Nonstick olive oil cooking spray

~4 boneless,skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat, pounded thin

~salt and freshly ground black pepper

~2 cups low-fat marinara sauce

~1 cup drained, canned whole plum tomatoes, roughly chopped

~1 cup roughly chopped fresh basil leaves

~1 cup shredded reduced fat mozzarella cheese

~1 1/2oz. grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

~1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs

1. Preheat oven to 400*F. Lightly spray a 9x13" baking dish with olive oil spray, set aside.

2. Heat a grill or grill pan over high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste. When the grill is hot, spray the chicken lightly with olive oil spray. grill until just cooked through, about 1 1/2min per side.

3.Spread a little less than half the marinara sauce over the bottom of prepared baking dish. Lay the grilled chicken breasts on the sauce. Spoon remaining marinara sauce over the chicken; scatter chopped tomatoes over the top. Sprinkle with 1/2cup chopped basil, the mozzarella, and the parmigiano.

4. Bake the chicken until the cheese has melted and is beginning to brown, 10-12min. sprinkle bread crumbs and remaining basil on top, and serve!

Before /After

Fat 49 g 9.3g

Cal 1,090 332

*Chelsea & David rating *****out of ***** stars! yum.

Have a great week, and if anyone tries the recipe, let me know how you liked it!

~happy domesticating~