So because we are headed to the Caribbean in 2 days, we are pushing the whole Christmas experience up a day! Tonight is our annual Christmas Eve app and movie family party here's what's on the menu!!
Mini Muffalettas, tomato and basil salad & spinach and artichoke dip....don't forget the sugar cookies for dessert!!

Love this Vintage print!

Travel Travel Travel!

Carnival Magic

Look who came to Texas! Here is a tour of the AMAZING Carnival Magic, this is where we will be Honeymooning on 12/26/11!!
For questions or booking give us a call (877)834-2805
or visit us at www.FinchersAdventures.com.

Roasted Peruvian Potatoes

Ingredients:
•2 1/2 pounds blue Peruvian potatoes
•3 cloves garlic, minced
•2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
•3 tablespoons olive oil
•1/2 teaspoon salt
•1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
•2 teaspoons fresh leaf thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme

Preparation:

Heat oven to 400°.
Scrub potatoes or peel, if desired. Cut potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Toss with the garlic, cilantro, olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme. Arrange in one layer in a large baking pan or roasting pan. Cook, turning occasionally, for 20 to 25 minutes, or until browned and tender.
Serves 4 to 6.

Jalapeno Popper Dip/spread, YUM!

2 8oz pkg cream cheese, softened
1 cup mayo
1 (4oz) can chopped green chilies, drained
2 oz canned diced jalapenos, drained
1 Cup grated Parm

Stir together cream cheese & mayo until smooth. Stir in peppers and chilies. Pour into a microwave safe dish, and sprinkle the parm on top! Micro until hot about 3 mins. ENJOY!!

Biggest Loser Alfredo!

Ingredients:

1 small spaghetti squash (about 2 pounds)
1 Laughing Cow Light Herb and Garlic cheese
2-4 Tbsp crushed garlic
I Can't Believe It's Not Butter spray (to taste)
2 Tbsp light Parmesan cheese
4 4-oz cooked chicken breasts
4 c broccoli, steamed

Instructions:

1. Cut squash in half, lengthwise.
2. Remove seeds with a spoon or fork.
3. Wrap each half in plastic wrap and put both halves in microwave for 6-11 minutes, depending on size.
4. Remove squash halves from microwave, let sit with wrap on for 1-2 minutes.
5. Put Laughing Cow cheese in bottom of large bowls and smoosh it around.
6. Scrape out insides of squash gently with a fork and put in bowl on top of cheese.
7. Add garlic and stir ingredients well.
8. While stirring, add butter spray to help blend ingredients.
9. Slowly sprinkle Parmesan cheese and stir.
10. Add cooked chicken breasts and steamed broccoli

Serves 4

Per Serving: 310 calories, 36 g protein, 24 g carbs, 7 g fat, 90 mg cholesterol, 2 g fiber,
710 mg sodium, (8 Points+ Plus)

Low fat Asian meatballs!

Made these several times, sooo good!



1 lb ground turkey breast
3 TBS Terryaki sauce
3 finely chopped scallions
2 tsp fresh grated ginger
2 garlic cloves minced

combine ingredients in bowl and form into balls. Brown in a skillet on med-high for about 12 mins or until cooked through.

Serve over brown rice, noodles anyway you choose!

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