Saturday, December 13, 2008

A Few Tasty Meals

I missed a Thursday and Friday post, so I thought I would cover a few meals that I had, which were either new or that I really enjoyed...

First, the discovery of using the George Foreman as a Panini press...

I never had a panini before, because I only eat cheese at home so that I know that it is vegetarian cheese. So I finally tried to make one. We had some left over grilled portabella mushrooms in the fridge, so I used those, some cheese, and some cranberry fig hummus to make a great sandwich. The combo of the hummus and the cheese melted so well together. I can't wait to have this again!!Then this morning I used the George Foreman to make a peanut butter and banana sandwich. I loved how it was so warm inside. I want to try a peanut butter and jelly sandwich next!

Secondly I had an oatmeal combo that I loved! I have seen people doing peanut butter and jelly in their oatmeal, so I tried mine with chocolate dreams peanut butter and some mixed berry jam. Then I topped it with original Puffins. I loved the crunch of the Puffins in the oatmeal! This was a combo I can't wait to have again.

I also added some Greek Yogurt, so this was a great protein filled breakfast that kept me fueled until lunch!

My third find was the Vegetarian Chili from Au Bon Pain. Like I mentioned before, we have one in the lobby of my building, so I pick it up every once and awhile. Another attorneys at my firm eat here DAILY!! I think it is a little crazy to eat at the same place every day, and I only eat out once or twice a week maximum usually, so I never understood eating out every meal. However, this chili was great, and it is even labeled Vegan. It filled me up and tasted great, so I would recommend it.

Well I have a lot to do around the house because my mother-in-law, sister-in-law, and brother-in-law are coming for dinner.
Have a great Saturday!!

13 comments:

TonyP said...

I don't know if finding your blog is a good thing for me....I always leave it starving for food !!! :)

LizNoVeggieGirl said...

I love my George Foreman grill - definitely try a PBJ panino sandwich next!!

PUFFINS!! We all know how much I swoon over those (the PB flavor).

Have a lovely weekend, Aimee!!

Anonymous said...

What a great idea using your George for a panini press! I've got to try that!

Great breakfast combo! Have a wonderful weekend!

Anonymous said...

until i got a panini press i always used my foreman grill as a panini maker - works great!

Anonymous said...

The George Foreman is AMAZING for making homemade paninis I love it!!

Trying To Heal said...

ohhh...paninis are sooo good....pb and bananas are def a must..or banana and nutella. :D

have a great weekend!

HangryPants said...

The chili definittely looks delicious!

Caitlin said...

thanks!! i feel better now! i hope you feel better, too!

Chef Jeena said...

I would dig into that bowl with my spoon any day. :-)

Tina said...

Puffins! I have such an obsession with them! YUM! :)

Every Gym's Nightmare said...

im freezing and that soup looks looks perfect right about now...

RunToTheFinish said...

ok I never thought of using the Foreman that way...dude now I have to try this!

teddy said...

this food looks great. great idea with the George