Raven, I finally remembered to pick up some asparagus! I'll have it tomorrow with something. Ellendi, tonight I just cooked it in a very basic way. I like having cold leftovers to put on a salad, in my green sludgies, soups, etc. One cup quinoa, rinsed and drained twice. Use a mesh strainer. Add one and a half cups water or broth to the pot with the quinoa, bring to a boil with the lid on....then turn heat down to simmer for ten minutes or so. Let sit for five minutes with the lid on after the heat is off. I also add it raw to any rice or mixed grains that I'm cooking. I even add it when I'm making pea or lentil soup! Always rinse it....it has a bitter taste otherwise.

Walnutcreek (so good to see you again!) and Shirley, sometimes microwaved dinners are just the thing! OF, I enjoy raking leaves and shovelling snow. Hubby had ice cream for dessert, but that doesn't interest me at this time of year. I'm glad to see you eating a sandwich of sorts, instead of your usual Coke, Deeby :-) I'm planning on having a stir-fry this week Rhizo. Thanks for the reminder. Angela, your post made me laugh! Did you have some, or something else?

I'm gearing up for soups, stews, and chowders FINALLY! I just cannot get in the mood until the chill settles in for good. I've got a nice, meaty ham bone in the freezer that waves at me whenever I open the door. Pea soup in the near future, yum. The recipes I've seen for Tuscan bean soup sound 'mahvelous'; I'll have to add that to my list.

Great meals as usual!!! Shirley, aren't leftovers grand? No thinking of what to cook and easy cleanup. Phyllis, it's nice to take something handy and put your own touches in it. Susan, I had to laugh at you taking yourself physically away from the kitchen to avoid eating more. I agree, the packaged meals are definitely portion-control! Pam, leftover lasagna sounds good! Especially with your snowy weather. Raven the rotisserie chickie and your sides make a great meal! Angela, your dinner sounds so good. I really like the idea of the pasta and shrimp salad. Cherryfizz your meal made my mouth water. Did you use chicken breasts?