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Steak, alfredo penne with broccoli and roasted asparagus

Tonight we had Grilled skirt steak, penne rigate pasta with broccoli in alfredo, roasted asparagus and garlic toast.  This is one of those meals that are very filling.

I’m blessed to have a husband that enjoys grilling – and does a great job as well. Below are photos of the skirt steak (or churrasco in Spanish) Ruben prepared tonight. The meat was marinated for several hours and the end result was really tasty.

Grilled asparagus is one of my absolute favorite vegetables to eat – I’ve learned many vegetables taste great this way. First, it’s important to “snap off” the bases of each asparagus spear. Just bend one and it’ll natually snap at the point it should. The bases are thrown out (or used for fertilizer in your garden soil if that’s your thing). Next, I moisten them with extra virgin olive oil. And lastly, I season with salt and pepper. Put in the oven (uncovered) for about 15 minutes at 350 degrees. That’s it!
 

Here are a couple of garlic flavored Texas toast served alongside the roasted asparagus (below). A long time ago, we got my daughter to try these by telling her they just tasted like “green” French fries. She still really loves them.

 I made the penne pasta by boiling the pasta and some broccoli spears (each in seperate pots) until tender (for 10-12 minutes). Once they were done I combined them with alfredo sauce. For an added touch it is good to add freshly shredded Parmesan cheese.

Mmm… here’s what it all looked like right before we ate. It was very good.

There really is nothing better then getting to see your family enjoy the food you cook for them 🙂
Thanks for reading!
Zulaika
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Puerto Rican Pork Chops, Cuban Judios and Rice

Just a little background to explain the mixed title: I’m sure this has been mentioned before, but I am Puerto Rican. What you may not know is that my husband is Cuban.

Anywho – on Saturday we visited with my husband’s parents and brought home some left overs. Yesterday, I decided I would make some pork chops with the really good side dishes – white rice and Cuban white beans called “Judios”.

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Hello… again!

This blog has gone through a few transformations: First, counting calories was my goal (I was a mom with a toddler still trying to lose the baby weight). Then I moved to just blogging about all I ate without boring everyone with dieting notes. It’s been a little while but I have experienced several big changes in my life. I always tried to keep my personal life out of my blog and just focus on the food – but now that I am out of A-School and back home there’s too much going on not to share.

So welcome to the new…
Get In My Belly!

I’m a Sailor. I’m an Executive Assistant. I’m a wife. I’m a mother.

…and I’m really excited to share my stories in new fashion – of course while still including all the yummy food I consume 🙂

Thanks for reading!

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Grunt work, fun work

I’m having lunch and really enjoying it though my choices aren’t the healthiest. But the onion rings are SO good here LOL. I don’t think I’ll be eating the burger though…So I’m at A School and my training group is on hold due to our small size (and the holiday yesterday). This means that, for the week, we are janitors. Now this may sound horrible, but it really isn’t. My first assignment was to sweep the third deck of the female house (building).

Done!

Then after some light lollygagging I got the assignment to weed the garden by the quarterdeck (which I love to do anyhow). I can’t walk by it now without feeling a sense of pride – it looks good. That’s all I’m saying! Haha

Now when I get back from my lunch break I’ll work some more ’til about 3:30 p.m. Then we’re off for the day until we muster before bedtime. And this is what I’ll do for the rest of the week.

I plan to hit the gym or go for a run this afternoon.

P.S. The milk tastes like water so I’m not finishing that. But this white cheddar broccoli cheese soup is pretty good. Salad last…

Talk later,
Zoolsterr

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Good morning 11OCT11

Today, I woke up full of energy. I usually set three alarm times on my phone.

  • The first is meant to just tell me it’s the morning and I’ll need to get up soon.
  • The second is “the last one I can ignore”.

Cool interrupting fact: they’re playing “Lucky Star” by Madonna in the chow hall right now 🙂

  • Anyway so the third alarm is the real one

…but I got up at the first alarm. Usually the sign of a good day…

And this breakfast supports that so far: cheese omelette, pancakes, OJ. The milk and Pop Tarts are for a snack later.

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Smelly Burger

Today, we’re on day one of two financial management classes.Down side is it’s really boring.
Up side is I will get a college credit for it after a test tomorrow. Yay…

Today for lunch I got a cheese burger topped with roasted green peppers and onions. I also put lettuce and tomato, oh and mayonnaise on it. This with a small salad and fries. My drink is fruit punch Powerade.

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Zully

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A School Breakfast #1

Good morning!I’m back and so excited to be able to photograph my food again.

I have to fill everyone in who may not know. Over the past couple months I have been in Naval Basic Training (boot camp). I graduated on Friday and am having my first day at Lackland Air Force Base. So far everyone is really nice and helpful. Here’s what I had for breakfast today… I didn’t eat the whole piece of French toast because the syrup made it cold. The Pop Tart I have in my cabinet for a snack later (if needed).

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Fish y guineo

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Codfish and green banana from El Barrio on Semoran Blvd. Orlando, FL.
The cod is sauteed in tomato sauce with onions, green peppers, oils and I’m very sure I also tasted a hint of vinegar. The green bananas are boiled in lightly salted water and drizzled with a minced garlic sauce upon serving.
My grandmother really enjoys cod this way and I always think of her when I have it.
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