Month: January 2012
Cheesy Stuffed Portabella Mushroom
Have you ever pondered what to eat and really listened to your appetite? I find myself doing this quite often. Iâll run through a little mental list in my mind of potential things to eat and if Iâm in the mood for that particular food. Listening to what your taste buds are wanting usually prevents overeating and usually it is your body just needing particular nutrients.
The other day I was trying to do some recipe research when I just thought, hm, Iâd really like something warm, cheesy and with vegetables. The more I thought about it the better it all sounded, until I came up with this simple recipe!
Cheesy Stuffed Portabella Mushroom
Serves 1
You will need:
1 portabella mushroom
1/4 cup goat cheese crumbles
1/2 red pepper
Fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons Italian breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons part skim mozzarella
1.) Begin by cleaning the mushroom. I simply use a damp paper towel to wipe it down, and then take out the stem.
2.) Pour goat cheese crumbles into the mushroom cap. Top with rosemary. You could chop the pieces up but it will melt into the cheese anyway.
3.) Top with half of a roasted red pepper. You can either use store bought peppers or make your own.
4.) Next, top with bread crumbs and then mozzarella cheese. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes! When finished the mushroom will be cooked but still firm.
The meaty texture and flavor of the mushroom made it hearty and a perfect meal on a cool day. And as the cheeses melt with the breadcrumbs they create a stuffing-life filling and a crispy top! Was it exactly what I was in the mood for? You betcha! And I bet youâre going to want to try it too!
Have a great weekend!!
Seasons 52.
Wouldnât it be a dream come true if you could go out to eat to a restaurant that served delicious, fresh food, with nothing over 475 calories? Well folks, your dream is about to come true!
If you havenât dined at Seasons 52, I highly suggest it. While their locations arenât widespread yet, if there is one near your home and you havenât visitedâŠwhat are you waiting for!?
As you can guess, their menu is seasonal. So four times a year, their menu changes. And then each week, another special menu is available.
I have dined at Seasons 52 during all seasons and I would have to say that my favorite Seasons season is summer. But donât get me wrong, you can find something delicious any time of year.
When I recently dined, they were featuring their fall menu.
One of the items they are known for is their delicious flatbreads. We tried a spicy pork flatbread.
My favorite thing about their flatbread is that it is served on a long boardâŠyou eat with your eyes first after all!
Next, I had a tomato salad.
The presentation was so beautiful! It was topped with balsamic glaze, basil and a creamy cheese.
Some friends had this chili relleno that was too beautiful not to share!
For my entrée I had caramelized sea scallops with pearl pasta and a mixed variety of seasonal squash! It actually comes with asparagus but I asked for a veggie substitution, which I felt was more fall-like anyway! This was definitely the highlight of my meal! The scallops were done perfectly and I loved the variety of squash that was used.
Seasons 52 is also known for their cute, decadent mini indulgences!
They are brought out and shown to you using a little flashlight. How could you say no!?
I had the delicious pecan pie!
