Friday, January 16, 2009

Had the best lunch today

...and yes, it was in my own home! It's not life changing or anything, and I'm pretty sure that you all have probably made one of these. It was good and fast though, so I'm sharing.

Toasted Bagel with Tomatoes

one half of a sesame bagel (or whatever kind you like or have)
light cream cheese (or whatever kind you like or have)
1/2 tomato, sliced
some sliced red onion
salt and pepper

While you are toasting your bagel, slice the tomato and season it with the salt and pepper. Slice your red onion. When your bagel pops up, put a little cream cheese on it and then top with the tomatoes and onion.

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

So this may sound weird

but I swear it really works. I read in my Canadian Living Magazine (it is so fab) about using your waffle maker as a panini press. It seemed kinda odd, but CLM is NEVER wrong when it comes to food. So, we tried it out a few weeks ago. Holy crap it's amazing!! Plug your waffle iron (my is a belgium waffle maker) in, make your sandwich, put it in the waffle iron and press down, take it out when it is browned. Could not be any easier. Ainsley's favorite is swiss cheese, chicken and sliced red onion. We also love a little avocado when we have it. Carter had a PB&J done like this the other day. So much easier and faster making a grilled cheese on the stove (plus I always end up forgetting to flip the dang thing and have to put the burnt side down and cross my fingers they don't taste or notice the char that I'm feeding them). Try it.....