Lean Cuisine

Since having Christian I've been slowly trying to get myself in shape. After I had Christian I immedietly was 20 lbs lighter than I was BEFORE I'd gotten pregnant. So weight loss really hasn't been the issue, it's just eating healthy (healthy for me and for breastfeeding). So instead of cooking my meals, (well I did for a while, but everything seemed bland) I've begun eating those Lean Cuisine Meals. And Lordy Be, I must say, I have fallen in love with some of those.

But I'm not rich and spending $2 a meal (or more) on just me is outrageous. Plus I'm not the only one who should be eating healthy, Aidan surely could be eating healthier, he is a growing boy and all.

So, I am going to open my kitchen up to becoming a lab *Evil laughter ensues*, no seriously I am going to cook, experiment and figure out "how" to get such wonderful meals like those Lean Cuisine meals.

So far on my agenda to figure out is (subject to additions as I try more):

1. Sesame Stir Fry with Chicken - Edamame and broccoli with tender white meat chicken and whole wheat vermicelli in a sesame sauce

2. Lemon Pepper Fish - Lemon pepper fish with rice, broccoli and red peppers in a lemon herb sauce.

3. Chicken Enchilada Suiza with Mexican-Style Rice - Chicken Enchilada Suiza with a sour cream sauce and Mexican-style rice.

4. Santa Fe-Style Rice & Beans - Santa Fe-Style Rice and Beans in a sour cream and mild chile sauce.

5. Vegetable Eggroll - Vegetable eggroll filled with a seasoned blend of cabbage, carrots, celery, and onions. Accompanied by an Oriental dipping sauce with orange and ginger accents, and a side of long grain rice with vegetables.

6. Spinach & Mushroom Pizza Deep Dish - Deep dish crust with spinach mushrooms & a four cheese blend with a creamy alfredo sauce.


Once I figure out exactly how to get these recipes as close as possible in both taste and health-wise, I will post them, along with some photos.

Anyways, this sounds like a fun little experiement for me to embark on.

*comments, suggestions, recipes, etc...are always welcome. Email me at ashlydawn86@gmail.com*