Goat Cheese and Arugula Pitas

First of all... I'm obsessed with the flavor combination of goat cheese and arugula  AND their versatility for add-in, toppings, and meals!

I'm the only one eating the arugula and goat cheese so I've enjoyed them in a salad for lunch with added pear chunks and a balsamic vinaigrette.  Actually mixed with any fruit would be lovely.  A simple but nutritious lunch on the go or a side to compliment a toasted sandwich.

Okay... back to reality from goat cheese and arugula dream land.  These pitas are super easy and make a great weekend breakfast for those who prefer savory to sweet or even for lunch.  They are filling and oh so satisfying.

Ingredients:
2 - 3 tbsps of Goat Cheese crumbled
3/4 to 1 cup Organic Arugula
1 Pita
Balsamic Vinaigrette for drizzle
1/2 tsp (or less) of  Organic EVOO

You know I'm a dumper from way back so these measurements are my best guess.  My mom and grandma are the guilty parties for teaching me how to prepare meals this way.  Ha ha.  I miss them so much.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Place Pita on cookie sheet and brush the EVOO on one side and then flip over

Place your arugula in the center of the pita and flatten a little, top with the goat cheese crumbles, then drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette on top.

Place in the 350 degrees oven and then bake for 10 minutes for a crunchy and savory breakfast, lunch, or snack!

I cut mine in thirds with a pizza cutter and served it with a side of organic whole cranberry sauce.

Oh my delish... was that nice topped on part of my pita.  I saved it for the last piece as sort of making it the sweet tart finish.

Enjoy!

Your turn! 

How do you eat your goat cheese or arugula?

Loaded Toasties - Fun & Easy Breakfast

Honey wanted to call this almost chicken on a float.  How appetizing.  Not sure my name is much better, but these were pretty easy.  I made these after Christmas with left overs of ham, cheese block, and Walmart's Everything Italian bread.

Loaded Toasties
Ingredients:
2 slices of bread
2 eggs
shredded cheese of choice.  I used Monterrey Jack
Breakfast meat of choice (optional).  I used left over ham from Christmas dinner.  2 slices.

preheat oven to 400 degrees

I cut the 2 ham slices into small pieces and threw them in a small fry pan to brown.

Prepare a cookie sheet with non stick foil or spray regular foil with cooking spray.

Prepare the bread slices by cutting a hole in the them to nest the eggs.  Save the hole you cut out and set next to bread slices on cookie sheet.

Break an egg into each hole of the bread slices

Top each slice with the shredded cheese.  I already had some block cheese shredded and set aside.  I probably used 2 small handfuls.  (3/4 cup?)

Top each slice with your browned breakfast meat.

Add pepper if you like

Bake for 5 minutes or until whites are set.

Serve with cut out toasts and pepper to taste if you like.

Enjoy!

Awesome Christopher Walken - Fun Video

For your entertainment!

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Mean Girls - "OMG Danny DeVito I Love Your Work"

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Fun Snack Time - Light Appetizer Recipe

Another one of my weird creations from leftovers. Let's call them Summer Delights.

Ingredients on hand
Rye party breads
Port wine cheese
Cucumbers
Radishes

I can't use my oven yet so I toasted the breads in my fry pan
After they toasted, I spread a little of the port wine cheese, then topped them with a cucumber slice and radish slices.

Yay, a pretty and light summer snack!
Enjoy

photo by Tracy Hilbun

weird... I posted this in June.. how'd it get here?

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my furry children

photo by Tracy Hilbun

SBT's A Very Grinchy Christmas and New Contemporary Works

Kelly as Cindy Lou Who photo Liticia Weissinger

Kelly on the right - photo Liticia Weissinger

Kelly in a contemporary Swan Lake photo Liticia Weissinger

Kelly and Brandon Chitwood photo Liticia Weissinger

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My daughter and Twitch at her her dance studio, Lawrenceville... on Twitpic

Funny Barbra Jean Moments from Season 2 and 3 of Reba

Oh my gosh!  She cracks me up!!!

My Princess the Queen

Phew! Kelly has made it through a couple weeks of intense schedules. After weeks of rehearsals prior to her dance company's show, she went right on to intense rehearsals for her high school show and concert. So proud of her work ethic... she must be so tired, but she gave her usual 110%. I am so proud of my Queen. The Little Mermaid was wonderful. The dancers all did so well. I love my princess Kelly... Queen momma to The Little Mermaid.