Monday, September 20, 2021

Vegetable Gnocchi


So many healthy meals that I made this past few weeks that  I keep forgetting 

to share. 

I love eating all of the varieties of veggies lately,

This is definitely one of my favorites.

Creamy, light and the veggies adds a really good flavor to the dish.

Let me know what you guys think!






Look at that perfection!


Ingredients

  • 1 package gnocchi
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 3 tbsp Onions thinly sliced
  • salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 bunch asparagus, chopped into 1” pieces
  • 1 cup spring peas, thawed if frozen
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream 
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • red pepper flakes, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook until done according to package directions. Drain and lightly rinse with water. Set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the olive oil, onions, garlic and pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until shallots are slightly soft.
  4. Add the asparagus and cook for 8-10 minutes until asparagus is fork tender.
  5. Add in the peas and cooked gnocchi, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until peas are heated through.
  6. Remove from heat and sprinkle in parmesan cheese, cream and lemon juice. Stir to combine and add crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.




I also made this really easy Healthy dish.
It's perfect for lunch or quick Dinner.







The Steak was grilled in the Airfryer.
I roasted the veggies then cooked some Brown Rice.



Easy peasy and so healthy. 

Have a good weekend!

xoxo
-Jen





Sunday, September 19, 2021

Salad Days


I sure do love eating out and eating everything I crave.
I believe in moderation and balance so its so important to me to not restrict myself too
much when it comes to eating.

So during the week I like eating variety of greens and healthy proteins.
Who would've thought eating Salads would be this good!




Steak Salad:

Spinach
Red onions
Hard boiled eggs
Avocados
Air fried Steak
Croutons
Sprinkled with some sesame seeds.

Easy Peasy!





Salmon Salad:

Any preferred Salad
Salon Baked with favorite seasoning for 375F for 20 mins
Tomatoes
Avocado
Red onions
Cucumber


Very Very easy guys!





Also, Don't forget your green juice on the GO!




Will share the other Salads that I made soon!

Let me know what you guys think!



 

Saturday, September 18, 2021

Longhorn Steakhouse (Lee's Summit, MO)



After my Naturalization Ceremony..

We headed straight to a Celebratory Dinner. 
Like our last time in Longhorn...

We originally wanted Texas Steakhouse, but of course they weren't open yet.
So good thing Longhorn is open all day.


It was such an amazing day.
Happy day!
Feels amazing to be done with all the process, the waiting, anticipation I went through for the process.
I'm glad it went smooth for me.




Started off with some drinks!
I had a peach lemonade. 
Hubby had a beer.






We had Tonion for Appetizer which was so good.
The sauce was amazing.





We both had a Side Salad.
We couldn't stop eating it.
It feels like it was enough to eat it for the Meal.






Hubby had Ribeye and I had a Steak too but with Shrimp.
The Shrimp and the rice was full of flavor, and the Sweet potato was perfect.
I really love what I picked.
I could definitely eat it again!

It was an amazing Dinner to Celebrate the Special day.


xoxo


 



Friday, September 17, 2021

Officially an AMERICAN!

 

What an amazing Weekend it was.

I officially became an American Citizen. 
It's definitely been a long Journey. 







I am so HAPPY!



xoxo

Sunday, September 5, 2021

Bloom

 





"Be patient 
with yourself.
Nothing in nature
Blooms
All year."




xo



Saturday, September 4, 2021

Summer Days...






Summer days, going to miss you.







xoxo

 

Ha Ha Tonka State Park (Missouri)


We discovered a Beautiful Gem in Missouri!
A long but beautiful Hike!

Now that Summer is almost over, time to be outside some more!




Ha Ha Tonka State Park is just under 3 hours away from where we live and it was worth the drive.

I can't believe there's a hidden gem like this in Missouri!




All details (HERE)




If you are in Missouri and looking for a Beautiful Outdoor destination I highly recommend!




The hike to the Castle was not bad but if you want to hike more, It's definitely big!


The water tower!

We used google maps for exact location so we don't get lost.







It was hot, but it was worth it.

After checking out the Castle and Water tower.
We did more hiking to the Spring!
I was so interested to see how it looks.




Definitely not for people who can't do Stairs.
It was never ending Stairs.
I'm so glad the Boys was okay with it. 

Stroller and Wheel chair not recommended.


The Spring at the bottom of the Hike was so gorgeous!
You can't swim, but it was nice to just relax there. 
Lots of Shade and some chairs to just chill.










We had to go all the way back, it wasn't so bad on the way back.





Definitely the most hiking we ever did, but I had so much fun!


Cute magnet I got from the Tourist Information.

I highly recommend this hike!

Let me know what you guys think!







 

Friday, September 3, 2021

Mary Jane's Cafe (Warrensburg)


Long weekend is coming up!

Who else is excited?

We don't have big plans but, we are starting it off

with a Breakfast Date!

Now that the boys are back to School its a perfect time to have some alone time! 



We tried  few Breakfast Restaurants already in Warrensburg already so we were ready for something new!

We heard nothing but good reviews about Mary Jane's Cafe so we went ahead and try it ourselves.



Coffee first!
The Menu was not crazy big and that is okay.


Hubby picked the Omelette loaded with meats and you can have biscuit with it. 
He was asked if he wanted gravy on it so of course he said YES!



The Biscuits and Gravy tasted so homemade you guys!
It was sooo GOOD!!!



I picked the French Toasts with Eggs and Ham. 
I didn't do my typical pancakes this time.

Everything tasted so good!

So light not too heavy that you feel miserable after eating
..And most importantly everything tasted so Homemade and Fresh!

I looove it!


Definitely will come back again!!

I highly recommend.

Have a great weekend!!


xoxo


Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Goodbye, Summer.


I can't believe Fall is almost here and it's about time to say goodbye to my favorite Season.



It has been amazing that we got to enjoy Summer more than we used to.
Especially being able to go the Pool whenever we want. 


My boys had an amazing Summer.



It was a lot of relaxing time for me too.


 ..And I loved it. 

Til next year.

xoxo
-Jen