A Case of Indulgence

Hello!  Well it sure has been one heck of a Monday!  Work was crazy, my back has been killing me, and the weather has worsened significantly!  Thankfully, I was able to partake in a fabulous dinner prepared my roomie Katie. Her parents were in town and we all know by now that this girl likes to cook for  a crowd!  When I saw the ingredients for the dinner she was going to be making, I told her she was the most ambitious cook I know.  But really, this dinner didn't take as long as I thought I would.  Katie is ambitious, but I have also realized that I may be intimidated by certain dishes that are much more easy to prepare than the general public (or at least me!) may think...i.e. homemade pasta, clams, etc.  

Tonight's menu: Fettucini with Clams!  The clams were cooked in a skillet with white wine until they opened up.  Once those were cooked, shallots and garlic were cooked in butter (I mentioned indulgence in the title didn't I?!)  Then the clams, cooked fettucini, and butter mixture were all combined with some fresh herbs (I think parsley).  Viola! It was fantastic.  How can you go wrong with butter and garic? 

The cooking of the clams: 

My plate:

I had a piece of french bread with some EVOO, salt, and pepper as well as a side salad with toasted pine nuts.  I topped my entire plate with freshly shaved parmesan, yummmm. I also went back for another small serving of pasta and clams:) I finished my meal off with 2 chocolate truffles. Very delicious!

This was a rather rich meal, but oh so good.  And like I've mentioned before, I think food is meant to be enjoyed.  Rich meals happen, that's what balance is all about.  After a rich dinner, I like to start my next day off with a really healthy, high-fiber meal!  I have something in mind so stay tuned!  Good night!